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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
2
Frederick News discusses Democratic prospects in Allegany County, calls out political manipulation of army promotions, praises General Greeley’s stance on objective military service, and urges Maryland Democrats to reclaim independence in the Sixth District, with commentary on water supply and local governance.
A collage of quips and cartoonish dialogue from Detroit Journal Washington Star and Baltimore Life notes. It references a precocious seven year old who read Greek, a playful back yard task, a draw in an old-time argument, Cupid as a shot, polite French officers, and a recalled gold swallowed by a child kept as a medical memory.
A prominent Cuban leader in Santiago says Cubans have fought among themselves for years and now that Spanish rule is ending they must present a united front to their enemies. The piece hints at governance challenges and potential instability if factions persist after the war.
The Great Frederick Pair opens next Tuesday with many new features added to regular attractions. Local political convention adjournments noted in Frederick and Hagerstown amid candidate counts. Wheat planting underway countywide. ground in excellent condition after recent rain. The sixth annual century wheelmen event from Baltimore to Frederick planned for Sunday with many ex riders likely to attend. Winter market schedule to start Saturday with six o'clock bell. Oaklands Lake Pulp Mill observations note extensive works and local employment. Romevelt praised as Governor candidate by broad public support. Henry Winchers Commentary on public opinion and political tides.
A brief note observes growing interest by state officials in the interest on state forms. The Baltimore News cites the topic as an example of policy attention amid political discourse. Spin hints at Columbus’ dust in the discussion.
A reflective column traces a new generation in track and culture as spectators seek fresh contenders. It laments fading favorites and predicts a changing crowd attitude amid notable shifts in public appetite and enthusiasm.
Rev. James W. Kipe of Sabillasville died suddenly on Tuesday evening at about sixty seven. He leaves a widow and children Edward at Keadysville Samuel at Westminster Anery Klagerstown Moses Jonnie Emma at home and others. The funeral was today at 9 oclock at Bethel Church with interment in Sabillasville Orphanory Court notes probate actions for John Diggs and James A Hitler estate letters granted to Reno S Harp James B Elder and Vincent Sebold.
Work on the Myersville and Catoctin electric road advances slowly as Railsave covers about half the distance. The first trip over that section, car No. 12 led by Motorman Courtney, with road directors aboard, was completed this morning. If progress stalls, operation may miss the fair opening. Col. Pearre receives many congratulatory notices from Cumberland and Frederick figures, including Judge Motter and several professionals.
Mr John Lawrence of Taneytown and Mass Wattie Fow of York Road were married yesterday afternoon by Elder P D Pahrney at his East Church street residence. A new sewer on East street from East Second street to Carroll Creek is nearly finished after rock was encountered and blasting is underway. Ten cyclers from Baltimore Norfolk and elsewhere registered at the City Hotel today toured Braddock Heights then returned for dinner.
Wheat quotes at 69 cents a bushel, down seven cents from yesterday. corn shelled at 50 cents per bushel. Divorce bid filed by Mrs Birhe R Dosh. Real estate deed recorded for Wm Hi Muler and wife to John W Grunder in Frederick County. Marriage licenses issued for William Rane of Baltimore and Bessie M Evler of Frederick City. Patent remedies advertised for grippe with Electric Bitters claim.
The Democratic Congressional Convention at Hagers town adopts resolutions pledging obedience to the party, warning against corporate power and trusts, supporting gold and silver currency, opposing monopolies, reducing war taxes, and leaving Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines issues to Democratic leaders. It censures War Department mismanagement under Alger and extols Admiral Schley for the Santiago victory.
A London Sketch piece traces the collector mania for spoons and forks from medieval times through Tudor relics sold in King Street. It notes how ancestors valued personal utensils, the shift from spoons to forks during the Stuart era, and the social adoption of three pronged forks under Charles II, with vivid portraits of culinary etiquette and antique curios.
The passage notes forks from the Queen Anne period varied in prong number with nude two prongs common. Handles ranged in yellow to green and many shades, preserving colorful heirloom pieces. A north country mansion reportedly displayed pink coral banded forks used on great occasions, said to have graced Mistress Anne's royal board.
Discussion on a supposed microbe causing baldness stalls as experts debate the claim. The ad text touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal cure and promotes Cleveland’s Long Healer and Celery Compound for nervousness digestion and throat and stomach issues. Local advertiser A Williamson at 30 North Market Street offers trials, pricing and free samples.
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