15 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Frostburg Mining Journal
Location
Frostburg, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1906
Page
1
Public notice page lists various merchants and offices including Jouns Onoens and Davis Bros at 1090 Broadway Prestburg. It shows subscription rates, a 1.50 annual price, and mentions a Miss Eva G Nase with a cigar store. Date noted September 15 1906.
Town and vicinity news reports struggles over natural gas supply and contracts that may leave Frostburg without gas for at least two years. Judge Boyd heard arguments on obstruction, while local officials face a mayoral signatory issue and ordinances. Also noted are Knights of Pythias activities, church services, civic visits, and residents traveling or visiting nearby cities.
The notice records several 1906 marriages including Margaret Stewart to William Herbert Stevens and Martha McKee to Daniel Cullen in Frostburg area churches. It notes a later Frostburg council meeting discussing franchise rights for gas and telegraph, with reflections on law and delays, plus a list of local visitors and a historic 1876 flood event in Georges Creek.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and hay fever with a 50 cent solid form and 75 cent liquid form, including a spraying tube. It claims no cocaine or mercury and lists Enry Bros. of New York as mail order. The page also pitches muslin cloth sold wide and durable, then promotes Devoe paint for economy, noting its wide coverage and long wear with J. W. Sites as local agent.
Rev Dr Owen James of Johnstown Pa died suddenly on Monday. He had spoken of death as a premonition two weeks earlier while with Mrs James visiting friends in Westmont. His hostess recalled his quip inviting attendees to his own funeral. He had recently preached a memorial sermon for Rev Henry Thomas here that impressed many listeners.
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