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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1896
Page
4
In this brief dispatch from Washington on September 3, officials report dry air and related weather conditions affecting the area, with emphasis on clear skies and reduced humidity as a significant factor for early activities.
Dispute over two calls to organize the Frederick County Republican Central Committee. Dr Hafser says the Sept 5 call was irregular and from Districts 3 8 13 and 16, while Mr Brook claims it was authorized by the county convention. A Sept 12 meeting is proposed in the Grand Jury room with 11 A.M. start.
A Maryland and Delaware weather summary reports cooler than average conditions across most areas with Baltimore averaging 73 degrees for a 25 year norm, droughts affecting crops in Allegany and Washington counties, poor pasture in many districts, and apples and peaches abundant but quality down. Northern Central Maryland notes dry weather shortening late corn yields while early corn remains strong, wheat plowing slow, and streams low. Frederick County reports exceptionally dry conditions with Liberty Town and New Market notes of corn drying and clover seed needs rain, while fruit is sparse and farmers anticipate wheat seeding and harvest activities.
The piece extols newspapers as educators and public mirrors, detailing Mary Jane and Market Scribe features, Kilmer’s Antietam tales, and diverse departments. It notes World news, local events, and a 5080-copy edition with businesses, ads, and goods.
Purely personal notes from Bagertown to West Patrick street detail Miss Sallis Bartgis at the C. & P. exchange visiting friends. Several locals, including Ira Miller, Mia Mabla Whalen, Harry Chapine, Katherine Price, Luin Lee Nusx, and Claudis Muss, are mentioned as returning from visits or travels. The Maryland Asylum board meets over the superintendent vacancy following Dr L Gid bone Simert’s resignation. Hon Milton Urner presided. The Jewish New Year 5657 begins Monday with services in synagogues and a Day of Atonement observed ten days later.
German war veterans celebrated Sedan anniversary in Baltimore. A five year old, Daniel Woahnak, drowned at Fort Carroll. his grandfather was watchman. Labor movement seeks convict road work. Hubert Wharton, 33, arrested for assault on Annie George, 9. Thames, 66, guard at House of Refuge, wounded by inmate Simmons, who fled and was later captured. Edger H. Gans spoke at Sparrow’s Point on sound money. Mayor Hooper balked at a tax office salary check amid suspected political graft. Hung Chang to pass through Baltimore en route to Washington. 37 Holland natives plan Missouri-to-Choptank river colony. Timonium fair draws 5000 attendees. premiums awarded. Dr. John Morris of ASPCA seeks local branches. Edward Alewes advocates formation in Frederick. August ASPCA report shows 140 investigations, 11 suspensions, 34 cautions, 28 animals examined, 1 killed, 61 drivers disciplined, 10 convictions. Cruelty to calves on Light Street wharf to be investigated.
Hicks notes September sees varied storm and earthquake phenomena with a storm period bringing warmth then intense electrical storms followed by a rapid cool snap. Frosts likely after the general norm. Forecast warns dangerous storms and gales with school wave and snow possible in the North.
A group of Frederick’s leading businessmen recalls membership in the McKinley and Hobart area Business Men Committees, sending letters to Republicans and Democrats alike to reaffirm their involvement. David Houck escapes Monteroe Hospital. his wife relocates fearing danger from his unstable state. An iron awning post in front of Doll Brothers’ store, damaged by a runaway team, has been repaired.
Asa Davis, who escaped from Montevite Hospital last week, was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Johnson at Salisbury Maryland. He was found at work barefooted in a cornfield near Pittsville. Davis warned he would have “cleaned up the whole crowd” if he had known their aims. A long record includes penitentiary time and violent acts. The report also covers local church meetings, Rockville fair notes, and stock market dips.
Charles Miter, 16, of West South Street, was injured when his bicycle struck a hidden post in fog. He fell onto his head and face, receiving severe facial injuries. Seven bystanders helped, and he was taken to B&O depot for care. Dr Wm G McNomas treated him and advised rest at home.
A correction states Mre iJ 3 Merkes is on the design committee for the Key monument rather than the location committee as published yesterday. The proposed Metropolitan branch train schedule change will take effect with the next regular schedule change.
Owing to low water in Conococheagus creek and a failed pump at the power house, the Hagerstown Electric Railway runs only one car since Monday, with delays expected another day. Cars have tangled on curves and a woman was injured alighting from a trolley car near Wil Momeport. No. 11 on Frederick and Middletown road runs daily and Braddock Heights visitors boost evening patronage as farmers' picnic crowds grow. Rhodes' Select Orchestra provided music at night and officials vow further improvements.
The Great John Robinson and Frank Lin Brothers Shows combine into a single giant circus enterprise. Two leading circuses join as one, with two grand parades daily and the largest tents built to accommodate vast crowds. Eight tenths of seats remain free, with reserved seats for some patrons. Frederick’s show day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, promising a gala event. Lieutenant Phil Daley, brigade quartermaster, arrived to settle state bills from the encampment, leaving about $2,100 to be paid for merchandise and provender. The California Fig Syrup Company ad promotes the genuine syrup as the preferred laxative from trusted druggists.
In Creek Court yesterday the appeal docket was disposed of and the trial docket began. A. P. Marsh proprietor of the Gr. 2 House v. Josep Greil and Bbwile Saree Grof appeal from Janice Turner. judgment sustained, counsel seek error relief. The case of s.m eet A. Rowe v Baltimore and Vale Hathtoad Co before & july proceeds, costs disputed, trial moved from Washington county and likely to finish today. Rowe seeks 10 000 damages for injuries from a rock embankment fall near the saw tunnel at Harper's Ferry. verdict awarded 5 200 to Rowe.
A garbled notice touts value and bottom figures for limited items. It markets the best deals and hints at exceptional value. The readable parts emphasize wholesale appeal and time bound availability. No concrete names or dates could be verified from the fragment.
John W. Simpson, alias Gerry Black, colored man, is charged on a warrant sworn by William Wiles of near Frederick with larceny of clothing. Arrested with gold spectacles and jewelry. wanted in Hagerstown and Gettysburg. Held for a hearing tomorrow.
Mise Ade Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs William Clark of 3418 Penns yants avenue Baltimore married Mr C Lee Snouffer of Frederick county yesterday afternoon. Rev R W H Weech performed the ceremony. Afterward the couple left for the North at 4305 miles and will reside at 2445 Druid Biavende Baltimore on their return. Property transfers include Bebistian S Harbaugh and wife to Jacob Ort eight acres valued at $100 and Real Estate and Improvement Company of Baltimore City to Elias W Flynn with Brunswick estate valued at $250.
The notice details reduced rail rates for the Hanover Fair from September 7 to 11 with excursion tickets from Frederick, Lancaster, and intermediate stations valid until September 12. A special York line train leaves Hanover Sept 10 at 6:10 PM, and a later train at 8:20 PM runs to Taneytown. Niagara Falls excursion on Sept 10 includes Gold Coast routes with round trip tickets at listed stations such as Elliott City and Harper's Ferry. Contact Charles U O Beall for details. Also an ad notes fresh bran for sale at tea dottara for $10 per ton and James Gam-Isidor Bake will be at Ronenour's Store Saturdays and Mondays.
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