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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1897
Page
3
The Weekly News will be a handsome twelve page edition with many features. It claims the largest genuine circulation in Frederick city and county and urges advertisers to submit or modify ads by deadlines this week.
Registration in Frederick County begins today with the first sitting of the officers of registration. A second session is set for October 5 and a third for October 12, limited to revision. Eligible voters age 21 by November 2 may register. those moved since 1898 must obtain a removal certificate. Sessions run 6 to 7 pm. Registrants listed by precinct include Rhoads and Ramseberg in Precinct 1, Albaugh and Wicon in Precinct 2, Chilton and Garrett in Precinct 3, and Ramsburg with Esterly in Precinct 4.
The West Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church preachers convention meets in Catonsville. The Maryland Sibath Association marks its 13th anniversary on the first Sunday in November. Baltimore and Pennsylvania United Brethren groups convene at Wet Fairview Pennsylvania. Hebrew New Year 5658 observed with Rosh Hashanah services and varied observances across congregations.
A Woraz's Christian Temperance group met at Miss Kate Bartgls home on South Merket treat to discuss the annual State conversion to be held at the dist Presbyterian church Boundary avenue and St Paul street Baltimore this evening. The next meeting is set for Mrs Dean's residence on East Patrick street Monday evening next.
Belped to Execute Brown, aged Charlestown shoemaker John Ayis died at his home in first place recently. He was seventy five, left a widow and several children. His cousin was Captain Joan Ayis, jailed at Charlestown during John Brown’s execution. A mocking bird escaped from Mr A P Marsh’s cage and was captured by Postmaster Blackston. Hoads Baran aris advertised as a food cleanser claiming thousands cured.
A party of editors led by Prof. Cyrce Frank Flook toured Frederick visiting sites from Francis Scott Key to Barbara Fritchie. They discussed Republican gains in the fall elections, enjoyed dinner at the City Hotel, and rode to Braddock Heights on the Frederick and Riddle Town Electric Railroad.
The state convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union opens tonight at Boundary Avenue Presbyterian Church Baltimore with Rev. F. E. Willems as pastor. It continues tomorrow and Thursday. Delegates include Frederick’s Miss Morseil Mrs Hamilton Lindsay Miss Jessie McDonnell Mrs F L Stoner alternates Miss Lillie Eiler Miss Katherine Bartgis Mrs Adolphus Fearbaker and Mrs Geo Worman.
David Green of near Catoctla Par nace was arrested on adultery charges and released from custody after a hearing before Magistrate Biser. The magistrate found insufficient evidence to detain him.
Mr James Braguoler reported three bears Sunday in Wachington county. His son in law Michael Lawrence and his workers tracked the animals and shot a young bear weighing over eighty pounds.
The infant child of Wm. Mahoney died Sunday and was buried yesterday at Lahoring Sons Cemetery. A. T. Rice & Song served as funeral directors.
A collage of odd notes and facts from around the world and region. Items include exports of alamicin and butter, Arctic and oil data, railway and aqueduct notes, social and crime mentions, and scattered weather and industry facts with various misprints and curiosities.
Maryland canned fruits and vegetables face steep price hikes with increases from 20 to 50 percent as supply stays tight. Buyers will pay more for staples like tomatoes corn peaches and apples while packers and growers expect higher profits amid strong demand. Weather and frost risks drive forecasts higher with New Jersey peaches and Maryland apples highlighted as key factors. Prof Gentry presents a dog and pony show on East Patrick Street with admission 6 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
Foster the weather prophet predicts a warm wave to hit the western Recklce country on October 6 and 10 in the Eastern States, with a cool wave around October 9. Temperatures for October show below normal in the Northern States then rising late month, with above average warmth in the South and near normal in the Southeastern region. Frosts threaten the cotton belt early in October and rain chances vary by region, with heaviest rains in the Northern States toward mid to late October.
Mr John Widgeon curator of the Maryland Academy of Natural Sciences searched the Washington county field where Delaware and Catawba tribes are said to have fought 160 years ago. He found five skeletons near Sharpsburg by Antietam Creek and shipped them to Baltimore. Earlier resident Otho Gray reported a giant skeleton in the same locality that was sent to the academy.
Astronomers predict the Steat meteor shower will pass Earth through the swarm on the morning of November 15 1699 with Leontid star showers recurring every thirty three years. The last great shower occurred in 1799 November 13 and 1833 November 13 and 1863 November 14, suggesting a repeat on November 15 1800.
A large drove of squirrels crossed the Potomac in Washington County drawing a crowd of up to three thousand observers. The stampede led to several deaths as men and boys killed some of the frightened animals.
Mr Charlza Wertheimer and Mr D W Stauffer of the Frederick Fair board expect to travel to Trenton New Jersey to scout attractions for a future display. They are experienced coordinators likely to book notable features if feasible. News notes also mention a New York cephaliate project to span Gettysburg to Rockville via Westminster Union Mills and Lillestown.寒
A fragmented notice touts Dire Yee Ex Seam Carpet Cleaning Co promising perfect carpet cleaning with no damage and free from soiling, urging comparison with hand cleaning. It also advertises portable typewriters, a hardware store display, and agents at City Hotel with various local promotional claims.
The Cuban Gaey Girls Spectacu'st Company opens for one night on October 1 at City Opera House. The cast features clever and popular artists with wit topical songs and music. Costumes are original and grand, with dazzling settings and jingling choruses promising a bright entertaining show.
A noon parade will feature more than a hundred dogs and ponies in a street procession along the main avenue. Each participant aims to outshine rivals in a display of novelty and charm for children and spectators.
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