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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1900
Page
4
Special dispatches from the anthracite fields report a growing strike with additional mines shutting down. About a thousand miners near Mt. Carmel quit work this morning, though authorities report no serious disorder.
A major blaze swept Spring Lake New Jersey, gutting numerous structures including a large hotel. Estimated damage reported at about half a million dollars as flames raged on September 19.
Mr. Charles Firestone of Philadelphia visits his parents Hast Ckerch j atrest. Miss Florence Thomas of Washington visits Mayor and Mrs. Wm. F. Chilton. Mr. T. J. Michael returns home tonight from Baltimore on business. Mr. Frederick Airey of Wy visits Judge and Mrs. James McSherry. Miss Meadows of Brunswick has returned from Frederick. Miss Stella Shope from Baltimore pleased with her visit. Miss Grace Anderson of Springfield Mass visiting the Kopenants East Fourth street. Edward Smith of Last Second street roams studies at Georgetown College. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Douglass and daughter of the Park Hotel spend the day in Baltimore. Mrs. Mary O. Akers of Burkittsville visits daughter Mrs. A. L. Engelbrecht near this city. Mrs. Annis M. Snyder and Master Charles Pickett East Third street visit relatives in Baltimore. Mrs. Thomas M. Wolfe of Washington, formerly of Frederick, visits sister Mrs. Elen Blake. Mr. O. J. Keller of West Church street spent weeks at Virginia Beach and now in New York, Philadelphia and Latimore on business. Mrs. M. O. Gitzbaugh of North Market street spends time in New York. Mrs. Jane Williams and Miss Ella Shriver of South Market street return from two weeks at the Bioe Mountain House.
Senator George S. Wellington of Maryland arrived in Chicago en route to Michigan to deliver a series of speeches for Bryan. He expressed confidence that Bryan will carry Maryland and cited voter dissatisfaction with McKinny in 1896 as boosting Democratic prospects. He denied meeting Mr. Weilington despite reports from Mr. Hamslon.
A meeting of the United Steam Fire Engines Company No. 5 was held to act on the death of Mr. Benj H. Blackston. Honorary pallbearers appointed: Lloyd T. MacGill Jr, BD Habt, Glenn H. Worthington, Diram R. Heck, Lewis Rice, Edward S Reynolds. A committee to draw up resolutions selected: Lloyd T. Mac au, Jacob B. Tyson, Henry G ati.
The Local Mart lists today prices from J W Hargott. Corn per barrel five is quoted at 2.25 and shelled corn per bushel at 2 omata? per bushel. Wheat at 70 cents per bushel. Hay from 12 to 14 dollars per ton.
The report notes Mrs Br o Nicodemus who has been quite sick at North Market is somewhat improved, signaling a positive turn in her condition.
The Wischkéeter Company pushed for military rules, but the final contest between the Charles Rouss Hook and Ladder Company of Winchester and the United Drill Association of Frederick was declared off. Martinsburg fire officials offered a $100 gold prize, and disputes over rulemaking and parade judges' decisions led to the withdrawal.
Cooper Bros of Winchester filed against Cumberland Valley Railroad in Hagerstown for damages over a tank carload of coal oil shipped from Pittsburg last March. The railroad refused to haul inside city limits, sending the car to a siding. Cooper Bros say Standard Oil backs the action and may join the suit.
Chairman Phillipa Lee Goldsborough of the Republican State Central Committee received a letter from Perry S. Health, secretary of the Baltimore committee, announcing that Governor Tropes of New York will conduct a campaign tour through Maryland. The itinerary remains to be set. He will be joined by John Proctor Clark of New York and Gen. Custis Gould Jr. of Boston, with Clark noted as an eloquent speaker active in New York campaigns.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad starts Electric Vehicle Service at Liberty Street Station in New York City from September 1. It leads the chain of the line’s modern transport progress after Washington, Philadelphia, and Chicago with moderate rates and highly praised service.
Montgomery County Agricultural Society reports total receipts near 7300 dollars, enough to clear about 500 dollars of debt and leave 300 to 400 dollars in hand. Local improvements to society property are expected, signaling a healthier financial position after the exhibition.
Fourth Ward Democrats organize 4A Young Men's Bryan Stevenson and Little Democratic Club last night. Officers include Joseph F. Esse as president John Wood Charles H. Doll as vice presidents John Falk Jr as treasurer G H Morgan as secretary and John Hobbs as sergeant at arms. Canine committee members are K F Poole G E Shell Charles Mehrling B L Besant and Thomas Eisenhausr. Club membership reaches 45.
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant safe remedy for ladies in any condition. It urges readers to seek the genuine article and to look for the California Fig Syrup Co. name printed near the bottom of the package, noting ease of purchase through all druggists.
The Post Office Department plans to curb professional bidders by requiring bidders for star routes to reside along the routes or commit to do so, owning the necessary outfits and attending to service. The shift aims to reduce contractor profits while improving service and carrier quality, with many routes in Virginia, Maryland and nearby states ready for bids.
Despired crowds packed the Outlander Glob for hours as speakers thundered about American politics. Mr. Sartoris, son of a noted Englishman, delivered the core address while six Indies endured a florid recital. A blind man mistakenly entered and struggled to find the exit amid the noisy crowd.
Mrs Willmot E Reynolds of Union Hill New Jersey sues for divorce claiming her husband refused twenty nine cents for dress lining after praying four hours and saying the Lord told him dress is vanity. She notes religious divergence as they separated. she belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Laurel High School plans to add manual training to regular work with male pupils receiving guidance per State Board of Education. Mechanical drawing will be featured, with French and German offered to interested students. Sewing and sewing machine use will be taught to girls in the manual training department. The Triennial Conclave of the General Grand Chapter of Masons will meet in Cincinnati on September 25, with Mr. Daniel T. Ordeman and Mr. Win. Nash Young in attendance. A. Detersign and wife travel from Washington Junction, escorted by friends from Baltimore.
Rev. B D Zwaizig of Reach led harvest home services at the air church in Ontolannee township last Sunday evening. Decorations of fruit and vegetables were supplemented by a coop of chickens.
A 225 acre farm near Boyds in Montgomery county was sold to John Stons of Middletown by George Lynch for $6000. The deal records a transfer of land assets within the county.
Sheriff reports a burglary at Mr Charles Kregel’s farm near Liberty. A truck hid a stolen mon ey and silver watch. a garden wagon and garage door were ransacked while the owners were away. A young Garver employee was at work in the fields, and notes point to an exterior entry with the kitchen door forced.
The famed World Elephant Show arrives in the city at Nast Patric street block, featuring the largest elephants ever seen, with Prof. Gentry bringing them from India. Matinee at 2 PM. admission 4 cents for children and 10 cents for adults. band concert on Square Corner at 7:15 PM. Monarch Fire Appliance shares fire safety demo with Kiltre extinguisher on September 25 near the post office.
A fragmentary display advertises broiled and fried oysters at Doll’s and a wonderful orchestra piano at Bigely’s Palace. It also notes misprints in a music lesson ad during Sir Osburn’s absence, announces violin instruction by Mir. Osburn, and promotes Ladies Tailoring offering new European fashions and made to measure fits at Eader, 24 East Church Street.
Soh n Hendrickson presents a fresh invoice for stiff front Pyr vale shirts described as new and tailored fashion items.
A Galveston relief benefit is being planned in Cumberland with arrangements by local Republicans and civic groups. Other items note typhoid fever cases, a McKinley Roosevelt Mudd club in Laurel, school openings, a Cumberland coroner inquiry into suspected poisonings, a death from heart disease, and a range of local political and legal developments in Maryland communities.
The funeral of George E. McClare was held yesterday afternoon from his late home near McKay. Services were conducted at the house by Rev. Mr. White. Pallbearers were George Eprachey M Dutrow Bradley Spouseller Richard Bowles Charles Smith and David Brauer. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery with O C Carty in charge of funeral arrangements.
Rev. Dr. E. R. Bachbech of the Reformed church turned over seventy one dollars and fifty cents to the Scott Schisy Auxiliary of the Red Crown Society for the Galveston sufferery, received from his congregation.
A brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, Routzahn of Brunswick, was badly hurt after falling from the footboard of a freighter near Boyd's. He was sent home to recover.
Dr Wm C Boteler specializes in eye ear nose and throat care with operations for strabismus cataract trachoma and related conditions. A ten day Niagara Falls rail excursion via B and O Royal Blue Line and Lehigh Valley Route runs on select Thursdays from July to October with special trains and side trips including Toronto and Thousand Islands. Tickets from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stations list varying prices and stopovers with five day return validity and onboard meals.
Readers are invited to view a catalog of exquisite arts and colorings unseen before. The note promises unique designs and styles that elevate interiors, inviting customers to visit the carpet and wall paper house for exclusive selections.
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