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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1898
Page
3
This week's THE WEEKLY News will have unusually large circulation. Advertisers should target Enederick County readers. Copy for advertisements must reach the office by Wednesday evening.
Pleasant paragraphs list visits and travels of Mrs Frank Brendle of Washington DG Miss Ida Clarke and others. Names include Moltie Linton Frank Crouse Isaac Troxell Albert B Lampe and families from Philadelphia Washington Baillie Lingacres Hills. A straw stack fire west of the city burned out without damage.
An unknown man about thirty five was found dead along the Monocacy near the Stone Bridge on the Baltimore Pike. Jury returns verdict of death by foul play by unknown parties. An injured man sought a ride and four men were involved in an attempted break in at a toll house the prior night.
The Welsh Brothers circus shows arrive by Pennsylvania Railroad and set up mammoth tents on East Patrick street. Opening performance draws a good crowd with enthusiastic reception for acts and parade, praised by The Evening Press in York for decades of public favor and consistent quality.
A city office gathering called by Mayor Ghilton discussed the Schley testimonial in which Freder ick was to be well represented. Attendance was modest and no definite action was taken, but a plan was outlined to present the matter to the public soon so all can subscribe.
Mr L. Bosley began yesterday morning with a force of workmen stringing cross wires in preparation for the trolley wire on the M and OC Railsway. Contractor Douglas resumed laying rails with a large force. Work will be rapidly pushed to completion.
A dead man found near Montevae Hospital carried no identifying marks. A Frank Trainor reference emerged from hospital staff after two companions reportedly fell from a bridge while fleeing. A revolver, razor, and bottle of beer were near the remains, with others seen heading toward Bartonsville as a possible burglary gang. The case includes a near-escape incident en route to Monterue Hospital and praise for Deputies Bowe and Groff by Magistrate Turner.
The Xenv Monument at Antietam commemorates the troop’s role in the battle with a dedication on Saturday September 37, marking the thirty sixth anniversary. Governor Roger Walcott and staff will join in exercises along with other distinguished figures. Church repairs include a lowered pulpit removal of front stars and enlargement of the altar area heating by steam frescoing by C Day Rady and theater work by Hahn. Services move to the Chapel on East Second Street during repairs. Ladies are advised to use Syrep of Figs the California Fig Syrup Co. product sold by druggists.
Two separate fires on farms near Limekiln and Middletown caused extensive damage. Hon M J Grove lost a nearly new barn and hay storage with about 1000 dollars in losses, incinerated hay and implements. neighboring buildings saved by neighbors. Incendiary suspected. Lewis F Kefauver’s bank barn near the electric road destroyed, machinery saved, wheat and hay losses totaling over 2000 pounds, insurance with Grangers Mutual anticipated.
A largely attended Hospital Association meeting was held yesterday at the residence of Mrs J H Markey. Encouraging reports were read from the committees and business of importance transacted. The Association will hold a sale and supper on November 15 and 16. Care rheumatism by taking Hood s Sarsaparilla which by neutralizing the acid in the blood permanently relieves aches and pains.
Delegates from Allegany Garrett Frederick Montgomery and Washington counties meet in Frederick to organize for a Republican Sixth District convention. Col John R Rouzer chosen chairman with Lincoll and others as secretaries as debates over nominations continue.
Coxstaxtinover Sept 14 Turkish government sends circular to powers refusing to withdraw troops from Crete. Circuit Court for Frederick County convened at 9 4 with Chief Judge James McSherry and Associate Judge Henderson on the bench. The case American Fire Engine Company v Frederick Electric Light and Power Company opened with Mosars Manlsby and Reich for plaintiffs and Stoner and Panip for defendants.
Locsl mention invites attenders to the Frederick Art Club business meeting on Thursday September 15 at 7 16 stock p m. The notice also promotes fall stock at Carty's Furniture Store with low prices and urges attendees to view the new goods.
John Hendrickson and Joan Hawkhoxson promote new fabric lines and dressmaking supplies. They tout wholesale availability, cheap prices from $1 to $3 per yard, and patterns for draperies cushions and piping cords. A dressmaking bone claims lasting permanent shape, noting high demand and rapid price rise.
Announcement for a three act operetta Claise of the Polar Star by Frank B. Rhodes with a grand testimonial to Admiral Schrey on Sept 15 16 17. Ticket prices 25 35 50 cents. Matinee Saturday. Notices offer eye examinations free by Saks Optical at City Hotel Washington DC with J Saks and Dr Wm C Boteler focusing on eye ear nose and throat care.
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