The Weekly News expands with diverse features and local notices
The twelve page issue highlights specials on Eldorado Yukon scenes and a native uprising table. It includes short stories poems and home and farm departments plus a Sunday school lesson synopsis. Advertising lists local merchants and new product offerings in Frederick.
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Frczen
Eilondike
Yukon
Thes
Tu Frederick
Geo
T. Roderick. m. Morrison
Preat
John White & Bone
Ulfengal & Co
David H
Heatencook
Nec
Radock & Netdig Jas
E. Walker & Co
Purely Personal Notices From Local Society Items
Misses N R and D Manis left Monday for New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. Miss Minnie McKinstry of Baltimore visits Miss Jennie Morges East Second street. Mr Jesse Wineberg has returned to Lexington Va after sickness. Mrs B A Richmond of Cumberland called to Libertytown. Ida Metcalfe of Baltimore, guest of Mrs George Honck Harmony Grove, returned home. Minnie Derr of Tian Ohio, staying with Mrs George Hock, has returned home.
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N. R
D. Manis
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Minnie McKinstry
Jennie Morges
East Second Street
Jesse Wineberg
Lexington
B. A. Richmond
Cunberland
Libertytown
Ida Metcalfe
George Honck
Harmony Grove
Minnie Derr
Tian
Ohio
George Hock
Additions Delegates to Democratic Nominating Convention
In Petersville district new delegates named for the Democratic nominating convention to be held Saturday in this city. Appointments include J. T. Martin W. G. Mbstove J. J. Keaney Phalan John McCormac BE. C. Shater A. G. Aorine and others. Central Committee members listed as P. Biser W. Inbeary George Hoffman Thomas Hezan Chris Smith and J. H Faters.
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Petersville District
J. T. Martin
W. G. Mosstove
J. J. Keaney
Il. Phalan
John MicCormac
BE. C. Shater
A. G. Aorine
A. Feete
J. H. Waters
Edward Grabii
F. M. Holiis
C. Satth
C. M. Wenner
M. Hoover
O'Donell
J. C. Ferrell
Geo, Huffman
Biden Dawso n Marriage at Baltimore Home
SXGINEAL, BIDEN-DAWSON, Mr Wiliam M Biden and Miss Gertrude Dawson were married at the bride's home, 112 South Monon Street, Baltimore, last evening by Ray srdine A Abbott of Harlem Avenue Christian Church. After the ceremony the couple left for a trip and will reside at 112 South Mount Street on their return. Br Biden is well known in Frederick, where he has relatives.
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Biden—Dawson
Wiliam M. Biden
Mizz Gertrude Dawson
South Monon Street
Baltimore
Ray. Srdine A. Abbott
Harlem
Toole Company Performs Killarney and the Rhine in City
In City Opera House last night Mr. J. E. Toole and his capable company offered the romantic comedy Killarney and the Rhine. The Irish set plot centers on Reginald Carey and Rose Delaney with Larry Kernan plotting to win her via comic Catalan maneuvers. The performance drew hearty laughter. Toole’s Conrad and other roles sparked applause, and the troupe promises a new program tonight with A Gypsy German, a refined modern comedy.
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Toste
J. E. Toole
Bis
City Opera House
Tast
Killarney and the Rhine
Ireland
Reginald Carey
Fenton
Rose Delaney
Larry Kernan
Mr. Toole
Conrad
Sas
Esate
Frederick
Teele
Public Library plan gains strong support in Frederick
Promoters report broad backing for a new public library in Frederick with hopes of enrolling 500 members at one dollar for four years. Subscriptions already arrive, promising a vibrant, well managed institution offering curated reading guidance and ongoing member engagement.
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Cateh Uzha Pablic Ubrary
Frederick Ar
M.C. A
Auzifary
Frederick
Frederick club posts three game Western Maryland challenge
Frederick manager William Bennett issues a three game championship challenge to Hagerstown for Western Maryland. First game slated in Hagerstown on September 30, second game the next day, third to be agreed by managers. Frederick guarantees $30 to visiting team. cancellation if not accepted. Also notes postponement of Frederick Waterford game at Athletic Park tomorrow afternoon due to scheduling issues.
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Bennett
Frederick
Hegeratown
Tazz News
Western Maryland
Hagerstown
Wiell
Waterford
Athletic Park
Ides Advice on Whisky and the Wife as Barkeeper
A satirical row about drinking mocks a scheme where a man buys whiskey, makes his wife the barkeeper, and tips her ten cents per drink. It argues the ploy would drain the drinker and leave savings for a sober future, exposing the wreckage of the inebriate’s life and grave consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esvings Bank
Fourzelf
Alladrunkard
Printing contract bid opening for state work
Nearly a score of printers from inside and outside the state have secured black bonds from the Clerk as preliminary bids for the state printing contract. Each bid must post a 30000 bond for faithful performance. The bidding was sharp and the winner narrowly clears the threshold.
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Court of Appeals
Masamine of
Weaith
New Pavement In Front Of Hygela Ice Factory
A new brick pavement is planned in front of the Hygela Ice factory. The project raises street maintenance concerns as merchants note construction will affect storefront access. Prices in Frederick show wheat at 92 cents a bushel today.
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Hygela Ice Factory
Frederick
Washington Democrats Open State Convention Today
News of the State reports the Washington courty Democratic convention underway today. Grand juries in Garrett County target reform efforts in Oakland. Potomac water studies expand to Camperland and Washington. Jack Rice jailed in Elkton for allegedly assaulting ten year old Esse’ty Sprouts. Sheriff Oldfeld faces presentments over Ellicott City election dispute. Trackman Henry Dawson beaten near Cumberland. Dr Willim P. Lockwood arrested for lacking a medical license. Baltimore mayoral candidate Henry Wilkes opposed by the Democratic Committee of Ninety Six. Chesapeake Bay Railroad engineers to resurvey the proposed DC to Annapolis route.
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Washington
Garrett County
Oakland
Howard County
Ellicot City
Henry 4
Dawson
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Cumberland
Willim TP
Lockwood
Camerland
Tme
Hsving & Lisense
State Medical Board
Henry Wilkes
Baltimore
Bryan
Chesapeake Bay Railroad Banment & Party of Eegineers
District of Columbia
Chesapeake Bay
Annapoliz
Clover Leaf Literary Society Opens Season With Debate
The Clover Leaf Literary Society of Frederick begins its season on October 1 with a program including recitations readings and a debate on whether a dog is more useful than a horse. Inaugural addresses will be given by President J Grove Treasurer G R Precht and others. A dialogue between Mr Fout and D DeLashmutt is also planned.
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Clover Leaf
Clover Leaf Literary Society
Frederick
Reading
J. Grove
G. R. Precht
Afotier
KE. Roser
Emvte P. Myerz
Yr. Fout
D. DeLashmutt
Funeral for Mrs Ann Plaggett at St Mark's Church
The funeral of the late Mrs Ann Plaggett was held at St Mark's Episcopal Church Peterville yesterday at 11 o'clock. Rev Osborne Ingle of All Saints Episcopal Church officiated with Dr Robert Nelson assisting. Pallbearers included J W Hilleary T Jackson Hilleary Ed Garrett Hezekiah Boteler Marahal Hillesry and West Claggett. Burial followed in the church graveyard. C D Feete & Bro of Brunswick were funeral directors.
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Ann Pliaggett
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Petereville
Osborne Ingle
al Saints’ Episcopal Church
Robert Nelson
St. Mark’s Charge
Mesara
J. W. Hilleary
T.jackson Hilleary
Ed Garrett
Hezekiah Boteler
Marahal Hil Lesry
West Clag
Fire damages hotel room during cocoa prep in Hagezatown
Miss Ellen Rowland and Miss Mus Newbegle of Mr. James Young's Hamlet troupe, after performing in Frederick, were burned when an alcohol lamp exploded while they were making cocoa in their Hotel Hamilton room Tuesday night. Newbegle suffered facial burns, hair singed, carpets and a canopy burned, bedclothes ruined, flames quickly put out.
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Hamilton
Hagezatown
Ellen Rowland
Mus Newbegle
James Young
Frederick
Maryland Visitors Visit Post Office Inquiries
Representative MacDonald of Maryland called at the Post Office Department in Washington to push appointments. He urged L Jacques of Smithburg Missouri for a fourth class post office and sought restoration of Mr Crouse of Montgomery County to the mall-bag repair shops. Also mentioned are General Rutherford and Representative Maddsiso meeting with Mr Gary.
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Gary
Maryland
MacDonald
Post Office Department
Washington
L- Jacques
Smithburg
Crouse
Montgomery County
Gen. Rutherford
Court of Appeals
Madd Siso
Law’s Grip Warns Wheelmen On Saints Street
Tuesday Officer Stone arrested two colored cyclists for fast riding on All Saints Street and notified them to appear before Magistrate Biser. One was fined 309 and the other $1.00, both paid. Police remain on the lookout for violators of the new city ordinance.
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Stone
All Saints’ Street
Magistra:e Biser
Election Officials Appoint New Judges and Clerks
During yesterday's Board of Election Supervisors session Mr J M Billier was named judge and register for the lat precinct of district 32 to replace Mr Thomas Highman who has been nominated for the House of Delegates Mr EN Wood was appointed clerk in New Market district to succeed Mr George L Kauffman who was nominated for county treasurer.
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Board of Election Supervisors
J. M. Billier
Etchison Property Sold at City Hotel Auction
Auctioneer Hervey B Lease conducted sale of the Etchison property on Market Street in two lots. Marshall L Etchison mortgagee and H Dossey E tson solicitor reported first lot sold for 11000 dollars and second for 5000 dollars to purchaser Marshal G Etchison.
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Etchison
Hervey B
City Hotel
Marshall L E Chison
H. Dossey
Meeting With Success About Merrymaker Company
Mr. Frank T. Rhodes, father of F. B. Rhodes, reports a letter this morning stating the Merrymaker's company has had a continued run of success since leaving Frederick. The company is a good one and success is deserved.
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Frank T. Rhodes
F.B. Rhodes
Merrymaker’s” Company
Frederick
Telephone Line Extension To New Midway And Woodsboro
The Inter-State Telephone Company plans extending a line to New Midway and Woodsboro this early. Connections with each place expect completion within the next few days.
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Inter-State Telephone Company
New Midway
Woodsboro
Republican County Central Committee Meeting at Court House
Newly appointed Republican County Central Committee to meet in the Court House on Saturday next at 11 o clock to organize. Announcement notes economy in taking Hood s Sareans rilis and claims 100 doses one dollar as peculiar to and true only of the one true blood purifier.
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Republican Central
Republican County Central Committee
Court House
Hood
Democratic nominating aims stir Frederick county scene
The Frederick county Democratic nominating convention set for Saturday at City Hall draws speculation on delegates to fill key posts. Names floated include F Gran Thomas for clerk and J Polk Biser for nomination, with Chas C Waters challenged by D C Goldsborough for Register of Wills. Sheriff may go to John H Grove, with C Thomas Dougherty also in contention. House of Delegates roles unclear while pro Gorman reelection shapes the ticket. indicative party platform echoes of primary resolutions. Wellington and Mudd clash over Baltimore press influence in the Senate race, while Parlett’s Revenue Collector appointment arcs stir conflicts among Wellington, Madd, and others. Continuous maneuvering signals broader intra-party rivalries ahead of the district’s political arena.
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J. Polk Biser
Register of Wills
Chas. C. Waters
Bss
de. Cras. W Goldsborough
Waskership
John H. Grove
C. Thomas Dougherty
Grove
House of Delegates
Senster Gorman
United States
Genata
Yeotera
Thia
Tis
Wellington and Mudd
Baltimore Herald
Lowndes
Wellington
Baltimore
United States Senaorship
Washingon
Wellingon
Patlett
Gall
Wormwood
Madd
Yenerasy
Parlett
Weltiey
Tuck
Une
Bir. Bucd
Frostburg Peat
RicDonald
Nursery Stock Inspection Warning to Nurserymen
Willis G Johnson state entomologist calls Maryland nurserymen to strict enforcement of the recent nursery stock import law. All foreign stock must be inspected and certificated showing consignor and consignee names. Violations risk returning stock to sender unless cleared by state officials.
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Willis G. Johnson
Sts'e
Maryland
Prof Gentrys Show of educated dogs and ponies
Prof Gentry presents a touring company of trained dogs and ponies described as the finest collection seen. About one hundred superb specimens will perform under a waterproof tent on East Patrick Street Wednesday and Thursday nights September 29 and 30 Matnes. Admission prices are 10 cents for children and 20 cents for adults.
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Gentry
N Show
Gan— Try
East Patrick
Enterprising Farmers Thrive on High Hog Prices
A Frederick County paper highlights sales at a Springfield Illinois auction on August 27, 1897 where three piglets from one sow brought 530, 481, and 1000 dollars, totaling 2011 for the trio, with the sire sold and the hide fetching 5100. It urges local farmers to improve stock using bloodlines and intelligent feeding to emulate such profits, noting Jno White & Sons of Adamstown plan to display World’s Fair champion sow Darkness and a related boar at Frederick Fair next month.
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Springeld
Uitsols
Tur
Messrs
Jno. White & Sons
Adamstown
Frederick Fair
Traveling tourist laments yellow fever delays in Texas
A Fredericklortan traveler writes from Galyeaton that yellow fever causes excitement and bogs down business. He notes health certificates and baggage clearance are required in each town. He describes repeated checks at Houston Harris county and Galverton, turning the health certificate into a traveling souvenir, and mentions Louisiana remaining closed to entry.
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Galyeaton
Poxse
Houston
Harris County
Galverton
Texas
Louisiana
Iater
Gasoline stoves cited as dangerous to careless users
Report notes gasoline stoves grow in use while warning against risky acts like pouring coal oil to hasten a fire and the mistaken belief that a gun is unloaded until fired, highlighting dangers from improper handling and negligence.
Local Republican meeting and oyster seller notices
A notice lists a Republican district central committee meeting at the Examiner building this Thursday at 7 20 PM with attendance requested. It also promotes oysters and fish vendors by J Beckley and C W Harrison, plus an ad for Bissell sweepers and a Folksy boilerplate about McKinley and the York County fair.
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Repubbican District Central Committee
Examiner Building
Commititee
Local Carpet Cleaning Ad Highlights Free Polishing Offer
James E Weber & Con Call presents corsets and fashion notices while Excelsior Steam Carpet Cleaning Co advertises carpet cleaning by J H Markey at 7 North Market Street. Over 100 families have tried the new process and found it satisfactory.
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James E. Weber & Con
Telephone Excelsior Steam Carpet Cleaning Co
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Oteer
Trey
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Castle Bldg
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