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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1897
Page
4
Frederick County market notices praise abundant summer supplies at steady prices. Cucumbers 20 cents per hundred. berries, plums, damsons and apples priced per quart or basket with strong fruit quality. Peaches, grapes, pears, and cherries show excellent condition. many fruits available, with housekeepers busy canning and preserving for winter. Local orchards full, selections praised as superior to elsewhere.
An exhibition of the Deering Corn Harvester was held under O E W Hargett Co in the county. It ran September 4 and attracted about 150 observers, with three Deerings sold on site. Farmers praised the Deering for its efficiency, noting it outperforms McCormick and performs well on local farms near Frederick Buckhendiown and Rogers.
Wm Robertson of Washington D C is arranging an entertainment for visiting wheelmen who will pass through Frederick. The event Sunday will attract thirty to fifty riders, with many cyclists likely to be in Frederick that day.
A group of cyclists led by W. E. Crist T. L. Castigar A. E J. E. Shepley J. A Ryan F. Rosenburg Natlensi Fencibie from Washington D C passed through Frederick yesterday en route to Gen. Ps. Many other wheelmen from Baltimore and Washington also rode to Frederick yesterday.
Letter writer Liorp F. MacGiun attacks the Citizen newspaper for supporting gold standard and opposing Bryan and silver agitation. He urges Democrats to stand firm, resume vigor, and keep William Jennings Bryan's image in view while planning for next year's congressional election.
A Hagerstown tax official argues promissory notes and certificates of indebtedness have been taxed improperly. Maryland law sets value based on interest rate, with rates from 6 percent to 9.75 percent taxed at partial values and notes paying interest taxed differently. Across counties including Frederick, assessments varied, prompting appeals and possible court review to determine final tax treatment.
A wedding in Washington DC announced last evening as Air. J. E. Mealey and Miss Erle Kolb were quietly married at the Nations Hotel by Rev. H Schroeder. John Buckey acted as best man with witnesses William Clark and Morrow present. Mealey, a broker, is noted as in his fourth marriage with spouses from nearby cities and well-known families. Engagement announced for Mrs. Hugh Gatchell Mamie Trier of Fredericks to Ellicott Fisher of Philadelphia.
Mr. Raward P. Seeger, son of Mr. Peter Seeger, returned to Frederick from Silverton Colorado last week and reports sliver mines there are closing down. He says work is scarce and the mines are near starving conditions. He does not expect to return to that part of the West.
Willard Markey and Jacob Schmidt rode a hundred fifteen miles yesterday on a course between Frederick and Washington. The pair completed a grueling long-distance ride, showcasing endurance on rough rural roads under sunny skies.
Frederick to Baltimore yielded 124 excursion data yesterday on a special $1 round trip train. Marriage licenses shown Charlta W Kidwell of Point of Rocke and Cora Hatts of Brons wick.
Harriet Hilter dies in Harford County at 102. Six assistants named to fre marerial in Bagerstown. Senator Gormantat returns home from Sara tors trip near Laurel. A human skeleton found near Laurel, likely a woman's. National Association of Postoffice Clerks convention opens at Lehmina's Hall, Baltimore. Baltimore Conference M E Church South district meeting at Tilghman’s Stand tomorrow. Eleven candidates pass Naval Academy September exam. many failures reported. Three murder cases to be tried at September Baltimore County Circuit Court. Friends seek White House meeting for federal patronage in Baltimore. Baltimore police census shows 127 034 voting-age males, up 4238 from prior year.
Health Officer Dr Maynard reports August totals including 22 interments and 15 deaths. Death causes list includes premature birth and heart disease among others, with 12 white and 3 colored fatalities and several age brackets noted. Typhoid fever and digtaeris recorded as contagious diseases during the month.
Last week a dance at Blost’s Opera House in Fronbburg honored social factions spending the summer at Prestburg. Guests included Mrs A P Larner Snow Gil Miss Robey Bilimore Miss Mandelby Frederick Mrs Holford New Orleans La Mrs Carey Memphis Tenn Miss Devidaon Baltimore Miles Tyler Messrs Bar ria Bischiston Washington DC Miss Thomson Summit Point Otis Ratharing Reed Morzimtown Va.
The funeral for William Grabil was held at his Bartonsville residence with Rev. Farring officiating. Pallbearers included John B. E. Hargett Peter Carpenter Wm. Kemp Lewis Kolb Cornelius Ramsburg and John Srengte. Interment followed at Alt Olivet cemetery. C. C. Carty, funeral director. Posters for notices printed at The News office. Wm Nusz A C Doering B R Lampe to repaint Reformed Church in Jefferson under J Henry Lampe.
Elizabeth Thomas, mother of Mrs. E. T. H. Delasbmtt, fell down a stair at her son in law’s new residence on Saturday evening. The Independent Drum Band, praised for Morgan's Grove fair, has been re-engaged for next year. Yellow Springs Comet Band played at Braddock Heights picnic and provided excellent music in Frederick this morning.
Farr Sela near Buckeys town Frederick county sold 23 acres at 72 dollars per acre to a Baltimore family. The source records a 1896 date with notices from Methodist preacher and local merchants, including testimonials for Pepsia Syrup Co and various remedies credited to A. L. Pearre and others.
A chaotic scene unfolds with multiple injuries and deaths as fires and structural collapses devastate a suburb. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the Mobile board of health enforces a strict quarantine in Ocean Springs amid yellow fever concerns. Separate notices promote Karis Clover Root Tea and endorsing local remedies.
N.B Atms offers a varied selection of Asylum boots and shoes for men and women. The display highlights durable styles and fashionable silhouettes across formal and casual lines.
Promotional text touts a new remedy for kidney and back pain claiming rapid relief and water retention reduction. It lists J. A. Williamson and A. G. Pearre as sellers in Frederick and Etchiaen Building, markets. Also advertises Shilohs Cure for coughs and Croop and a la rative Bromo Quintue tablets with guarantees.
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