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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
4
A fragment from The Daily News notes events tied to a date in history. The readable bits reference historical highlights and milestones, preserving the sense of a local aging archive without full details.
The Saturday News promises a larger eight page issue with illustrations and special features. Highlights include The Danvers Jewels continuation Lord of China illustrated article Captain Kilmer's Manchao sway piece Special illustrated articles for readers The Ladies department with recipes and home hints Farmers notes Sunday School lesson Maryjane letters Market Scribe trade letters church notices and a dependable daily news run costing two cents a copy delivered or mailed.
Bre Chipley of Pistabarg visits Mrs Glessner. Mrs Beck of Brunswick visits relatives in this city. Miss Doll on West Church street visits relatives in Martinsburg West Virginia. Miss Nannie Potts Court Square visits friends in Westminster Carroll county. Mrs Rhodes West Second street visits relatives in Martinsburg West Virginia. Miss Monica Fitzpatrick leaves to enter Notre Dame Academy Baltimore. Mr Wood East Second street returns from Danville Virginia. Mr Carty East Patrick street returns from Lacrosse Wisconsin. Mrs Greansr returns from New York Philadelphia business trip to Crick. Mr and Mrs Mynager and Mrs D Thompson of Philadelphia visit Miss Lucile Glessner.
Frederick residents Dudley Strasberger and Margaret Fleshman wed Sunday evening at the Lutheran church in Woodsboro. Rev. Wm. E. conducted the ceremony.
In Maryland and nearby states political meetings unfold with General Woodford and Barrett touring to boost Republican efforts. A Roosevelt rally date shifts to October 20. Democrats report unity and optimism on the Eastern Shore, claiming strong support and large majorities amid campaign clubs forming across counties.
A historical account extols the American apple industry, noting Iowa’s vast orchards and high yields. It highlights export to Europe, large storage capacity, and regional superiority, with New York and western counties producing millions of barrels and Northern states leading market apples.
Director Harry J. Patterson of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station explains lime application for crops. He warns fall is not the best time, favors moderate timely applications, and advocates slaking lime with water before spreading to avoid surface loss. Frequent small doses outperform large once, lime improves clay soils but acts oppositely on sandy soils.
Preparations are under way for a major order by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for several thousand freight cars, including box cars and coal cars with capacities around thirty five tons and forty to fifty tons respectively. The company lacks cars to handle coal traffic and the contract will be divided among leading builders once appropriations are approved. About a thousand freight cars, mainly coal cars, were recently delivered.
Mr Jamesone the tensorial artist renowned for piscine skill receives a fine bamboo fishing rod with line and bait for carp fishing. A mystery donor mailed the rod, and a card reads Try this new carp bait I think you can catch some. Mr Rowe values the gift and displays it in Miller's barber shop.
Heartfelt thanks from Mrs Trawis Scurey and Mrs F G Tuomas to city residents for prompt aid to Galveston stricken people. Boxes valued at 150 dollars and monetary gifts from contributors including Trinity Reform of Adamstown are gratefully acknowledged. The message ends with a biblical line about feeding the hungry and clothing the naked.
A leak in the Four miles Level of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal above Williamsport halted navigation for a time on Thursday evening. G. L. Nicolson, general manager, is conducting an inspection tour of the canal before the season ends.
The quarterly conference of the M. E. church will be held this evening at 7.20 o'clock in the church.
The circuit court heard cases including Clarence Devlows, Harry Coen and Charles Beefer not guilty due to a defective charge and quashed. Benjamin F Morgar faced bastardy charges with jurisdiction objections. Jackson Harris found guilty of statutory breaking and larceny. five years in Maryland penitentiary. Robert Smith released after pleading not guilty. Leroy Anderson tried on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. John Wood represented the prisoner.
Polish non native Svevtal Dispatch reports the murder of Svevtal in Port Griffith. Pebesiklkere Gave Uret ar is arrested, accused of the murder in this early dispatch from The New New Yoas.
A Canton region disaster leaves several villages with damaged trees and a damaged safe. Albert Schafer of Galveston Texas, formerly of Middlewell Valley, survived the catastrophe. Shafer families in Ohio and Middletown distribute the telegram. Porto Rican voting rights discussed as Dr Francisco del Valle Sr and other Porto Ricans in Baltimore are cleared to register and vote this fall.
Mizpah Chapter No 9 will ren enter stated meetings Friday September 21 at 7.00 o'clock. Euma Gittiseen secy. Miss G Strayer offers elocution and physical culture lessons. dancing classes resume by Miss W M Ritchie. Monarch Fire Appliance Co of New York invites viewing of Kiltyre fire extinguishing demonstration September 23 at 2 pm near the post office. Ladies tailoring showcases new cat fashion from Europe and New York with made-to-measure options. An orchestra piano advertised at Bingry's Palace. Osborn music lessons notes corrected. violin instruction by Mr Osborn limited pupils. Dr. Boteler practices eye ear nose throat. eye surgeries including cataract and trachoma. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces Niagara Falls excursions on multiple dates via Royal Blue Line. Round trip to Niagara Falls from Washington/Baltimore with various stopovers. Niagara Falls to Toronto option. Thousand Islands side trip from Rochester. tickets, prices, and agent contacts provided.
A vintage ad announces warm light weight jackets for winter evenings and coats with a large assortment. It invites customers to visit the counter for easy purchases, promises low prices, and highlights new dress goods and velvets in black and various shades plus new notions and fabrics from Madras to flannelette.
Funeral for Benjamin H. Blackston drawn large crowds at the Lutheran church with Rev. Deinhter Kubbnac delivering the sermon and choirs singing Abide With Me and I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say. Interment at Mt. Olivet. A Augustus Obenderfer funeral planned for tomorrow with Confederate Veterans aiding pallbearers. Athletic Park season closes after a busy night with races and a dancing sendoff. A brakeman, William W. Shewbridge, found dead near the railroad. possible cause head injury near Harper's Ferry tunnel. Conductors and motormen picnic scheduled at Bradock Heights with Frederick Select Band providing music. Ads promote Syrup of Figs as safe for ladies.
An advertisement claims a tight cough can be shaken from the system using Main’s tough Core Tail remedy. Credited to Clinton B. Main, a graduate pharmacist, the notice asserts a daily standard time from Washington.
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