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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1897
Page
4
Brief bits of local and general interest note cool nights and early signs of fair weather. Market street shines at dusk while rumors of hog discontent drift from Woodsboro. A stray quote hints at a fading cigarette fad and a hardy wheelwoman danger. Reports mention paper making speed and a record shipment of 32,220 bushels from Hedgeville.
The article records the deaths of Fabaz Johnson and Katiz Garey. Fabaz Johnson, a 26 year old African American woman, died September 22 after typhoid fever at her home in Enecs, with burial at Rey's Cemetery following Rev. B Boyce's service. Katiz Garey, a chief of James and Mary E. reg, died this morning of consumption at home, with funeral at Lutheran church Sunday at 1 oclock and interment at local cemetery.
Ez. and Mrs. J Ruey Adams announce invitations to the marriage of Estlea G T Mert of Frederick and a bachelor at 3 p m in the Christian Church. The notice notes a forthcoming ceremony with guests and formal invitation details.
The Ladies Auxiliary special meeting was not held last night due to bad weather. A missing meeting is scheduled for tomorrow Saturday at 7 30 o'clock, and members are urged to attend.
The marriage license is issued for donn A. Hardy and Catharine L Helly, both residents of Brunswick, in this county. Archive record indicates certificate details and eligibility are on file.
State Entomologist Wit. G. Jonsson warns readers to require a clean bill of health with nursery stock purchases. He notes San Jose scale and contagious diseases, urges inspection before shipment, and calls reporting of uncertified stock to authorities.
The Baltimore Sun reports the Maryland Balietta published by the Maryland School for the Deaf and Dumb in Frederick contends education for deaf mutes should be compulsory. It praises the Frederick school as noble, teaching sign language reading and trades at no charge, with free board and travel. It notes two B&O excursions to Niagara Falls with detailed schedules and rail fare included. It also includes testimonials about medical cures and syrup endorsements from unrelated letters.
A long list of patent medicines and remedies including Pepata Syrup Co products, Be a If you are troubled with Constipation, Shilohs Care for coughs, Shilohs Vitalizer for indigestion, and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Promotions claim cures for headaches, dyspepsia, liver and kidney complaints, with testimonials and guarantees. Sold by A L Pearreon at Etchison Building, 8 Market St. 250
The Maryland Court of Appeals clerk awarded the 1998 legislative printing contract to King Brothers of Baltimore at 950,460, $500 under the prior award. Bid timing caused a delay. King contested substitution but was blocked by unanimous bidder agreement after Annapolis clocks showed late noon. Multiple bids followed with King Brothers near the lowest, but ultimately Elog Brothers were to receive the contract after statutory requirements are met.
The American Band of Middletown is engaged for ten days at the Norfolk fair from October 5 to 14, leaving October 4. Items mention Klondike travel, local ads for remedies, and testimonials praising King’s New Discovery, Ely's Cream Balm, and Karis Clover Root Tea, with various local druggists.
Rose Wilhide of Thurmont and Frank Palmer of Uniontown were working on a pump when a fog situation caused a truck to be moved. Wilhide suffered a leg injury just above the ankle after he was caught between a track and its supports during the attempt to free or move the vehicle.
Handome lithographs of the thirty seventh annual exhibition are delayed in shop windows. Secretary Keefer and Assistant Charles Wilcoxen answer inquiries nightly from those seeking space at the great fair.
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