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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1900
Page
4
The readable fragments mention Fort River and bee related terms with unclear references. Apparent names and places are garbled, giving no coherent event or outcome to summarize into a fuller report. The fragmentary text implies a local note or notice but lacks complete facts.
The Wheely News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page scene full of news and special features. It boasts Frederick city and county’s largest circulation, offering strong advertising advantages. Copy for new family advertisements is to be submitted by 205 edited it.
Charles A. Little of HagerstownAccepts nomination for Congress Ghie district. He argues that republican government must abolish imperial policy in the Philippines, warning that U S actions threaten representation taxes and liberty, urging Democrats to support principled stand against aggression and trusts.
A meeting of the Democratic County Central Committee is set for Saturday September 22 to organize the party and plan the campaign. Major Charles A Littie will be present likely to speak. Prominent Democrats from several counties are invited to address the committee. A Business Men Democratic Club may form in Frederick with clubs planned in wards and headquarters on Court Street. The Saturday session will be at 11 o clock in the City Opera House or Junior Hall.
The Frederick Fair rave program lists eleven events plus daily hunter contests and total purses of 3410. Tuesday features two avant races including a county colts free for all and a 2.20 class. Wednesday offers three events and Thursday adds a 2.15 class and a 230 class trot and a mile heat running race. Friday includes three events with a 2 iS class and a county horse race plus a half mile running race. Hunters compete Tuesday through Friday with escalating prizes for green hunters and open high jumping.
A verdict sustaining the 1894 will of Reuben Pool was returned in Howard County Court after a week of trial moved from Carroll County Ellicott City. Lloyd Pool and other children alleged undue influence by executor Peyton Pool. The jury found Pool sound minded. the homestead farm passes to Peyton after the testator's wife dies, with payments to other heirs.
A New Jersey farming discussion notes a shift to smaller plots as most profitable. A migrating farmer reports higher net from a 40 acre tract than from a larger farm, claiming less work, less stock, and lower labor costs yield better earnings. Farmers at a meeting argue average farmers overextend acreage and labor, urging smaller farms to improve efficiency and reduce handling by shippers.
Leonard Lansdale Sparrow of Washington and Henrietta Rodrick of Martinsburg W Va were married in Pennhy Spscoral church Martinsburg on September 12. The ceremony was performed by Rev R Austin Rodrick, the bride’s brother, and assisted by Rev J P Tyler of Philadelphia and Rev Douglas, rector.
Be Blackston Dead. Ato Sere i Pune ae a Caty Cogneth… Mr Becsieth Henry Slackston, a leading Frederick resident and long time merchant tailor, died at his East Fourth Street home a few minutes before 6 this morning after a prolonged illness. He was born in Frederick nearly 65 years ago, served as postmaster under Cleveland, and held seats on the City Council. An active member of the United Fire Company, Knights of Pythias, Red Men, and a Lutheran elder, he is survived by a widow and four sons. Funeral will be held Thursday at 3 PM from the Evangelical Lutheran church. interment Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Fragmentary dispatches describe unrest and a surprise attack in the harbor area. Officials report multiple injuries and a tense naval situation with no clear casualty figures yet.
A local notice lists a Y M C A special business meeting for Tuesday evening September 21 with other attendees urged to be present. It also covers daily meals starting today, a Monarch Fire Appliance Company exhibition on September 25 at 2 pm near the post office, athletic park events, a grand closing program with races and a cakewalk, and shop window prizes. Additional items promote a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad electric vehicle service launch in New York, Miss Ritchie’s dancing class, an orchestra piano display, music lessons notice, a ladies' tailoring shop, eye ear nose throat practice, and Niagara Falls excursion trains with various stopovers and prices.
A number of prisoners indicted by the grand jury were arraigned this morning. Hilleary Jones pleaded guilty to two indictments for larceny of lead iron and zinc and was sentenced to two years on each in the Maryland Penitentiary, to run concurrently. Jesse Jenkins pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle valued at $20 and received one year in the Maryland House of Correction. Wm. Johnson, 12, indicted for larceny of $5.25, pleaded guilty and was released on $100 bail for good behavior for 18 months. Laroy Anderson pleaded not guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses and his case was set for trial. Glaveston relief work items and a Red Cross meeting followed with committee changes and fundraising efforts delayed by weather.
The Maryland School for the Deaf will reopen on Thursday and children return on Wednesday. Miss Judith Ian becomes matron as New Gutter Mantz oversees street work with two new gutters laid before the residences of Charles W. Ross and Coch. David O. Winebrewer, on Court Square.
L E Mullinix invites readers to visit and view a superb stock of Fall Novelties in carpets rugs lace and draw curtains portieres wall papers and more. The ad promises exquisite charms and special designs and colorings never before achieved by top artists.
An early 20th century classified-like notice touts medium weight underwear and menswear items. It claims refreshed stock, improved inventory, and affordable pricing while promising comfortable, fitted garments and a new line of Shirts.
An advertisement extols fashionable dress fabrics from American mills, highlighting Zibeline Camel’s Hair, Silks, and durable textiles priced from 0c to 150 per yard. It promotes honest pricing, pledged trade retention, and signals a store visit, plus a cough remedy endorsement near the end.
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