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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
3
A partial OCR fragment lists individuals and places including Rose, E W Hargets, Stoner, Solr, 195 W Patrick St, DTI Bos, Dol s Free Kindergarten, Brank E Johnson, and Sadie s.
PURELY PERSONAL. Pleasant Paragrapha About Those Who Come and Go. Miss Edna Mullinix, East Third street, has resumed her studies at the Western Maryland College. Miss Cornelia Hillesry of Weaverton has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sohiey, West Second street, and has returned. Miss Imogen Dorsey and Miss May Keith of Baltimore have returned after Easter holidays with Kienda in this city. Miss Marie Harbin and Miss Smith of Washington, guests of the Misses Wilson, East Patrick street, have returned home. Lew Buildings Contracted For. Mr. Ira Walters, contractor, has earned contracts to erect several buildings during the summer, including four frame houses on North Bentz street for Shipley & Boost, two brick dwellings on South street for Calvin Fox, two frame houses on East Sixth street for Bion Boost, and a back building on South Market street for John Frazier. Some buildings are under construction.
George H. Mull was arrested at Brad docks yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Shaw on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He was released on bail on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock before Justice Smith.
Brief items note the poor condition of the Female High School building 13 and ongoing complaints over lack of repairs. The Masonic Temple lodge room on the second floor is nearly ready for use by Eastern Star and Knights of Pythias. Mizpah Chapter No. 9 O E S will meet Friday night there. E J Dempsey of E J Dempsey Co plans to open a new store in Frederick room 14 Patrick and operate a strictly Sand and centatore business in Chambersburg Waynesboro and Lebanon Pa.
The pallbearers at the funeral of Mrs. Fannie May Kaaimen were Thomas Gling John Mainbars A B Mahoney Frank Mobler W S Smith and Wim 8 Bay. County Commissioners will meet Monday and stay in session two weeks to assess pew property readjust the old assessment and revise the pension. Market quotes list corn per barrel 2 5 wheat No 2 red 75 cents a bushel etc. A Wise Woman promises a feast of song and dance.
Fortnightly Literary Club members and many invited guests were hosted by Professor and Mrs. J. H. Apple and Miss Sallye Fauntleroy at the Woman's College. The program on Shakespeare featured readings, songs, a scene from The Merchant of Venice, and a MacBeth closing. The next meeting is set for April at Mr. Joseph D. Baker’s residence. Meanwhile Van Wyke and Eaton Co. brings new plays to City Opera House all next week with matinees and several titles including The Parisian Princess and The Three Musketeers.
A special meeting of the Junior Steam Fire Engine Company accepted the resignation of chief engineer Frank T. Rhodes after years of service. William Winebrener was nominated to succeed Rhodes, with the secretary to cast the vote for Winebrener’s election. The new engineer plans to teach younger members to run the engine and learn its machinery.
The Zion Reformed congregation in Charlesville will administer the Lord's Supper next Sunday at 10.15 am with a preparatory service Saturday at 2 pm. Pleasant Hill chapel holds services next Sunday at 2.30 pm. Revival at WOTU rooms last night led to three conversions with more expected. Tonight there is a 7.30 pm service. Merchants and Manufacturers' Association reports insurers earned about 109000 profit for 1890 to 1901 on Hagerstown business. four years premiums 160000, losses 19000, agents' commissions 32000. The group aims to push for restoration of old rates in Hagertown. Dr. Charles Zimmerman of Araby contemplates entering a flying machine in the St Louis Fair contest, following Santos-Dumont’s achievements. He expects surprises from invention in our country.
Edward M. Sovoccosl of Groton Tompkins county N Y and Miss Cartie M. Embrman of Graceham were quietly married on Wednesday March 26 at Graceham The ceremony was performed by Rev J F Kaiser pastor of the Moraring church at Graceham The Sick Mr Charles Oram Wees South street is somewhat better Mrs Jemims Scholl South Market street remains critically ill Mr W W Pickett East Third street who had the grip is better
Weekly record of real estate deeds marriage licenses and court business in the Circuit and Orphans' Courts ending April 2 1902. Deeds involve numerous individuals and firms with prices listed from 126 to 986?5. Also notes marriage licenses for several couples and numerous administrator and executor actions with inventories accounts and orders to sell or transfer property.
Washington’s eleven year old soprano Thomas Dobson, joined by pianist Annie Campbell and violinist W. W. Osburn, presented a refined program at the Academy of the Visitation. The concert featured Tarentella, Polish pieces, Chopin selections, and a Persian Garden, drawing praise for Dobson’s clear voice and charm. An impromptu reception followed with memorable gifts from attendees.
The Court of Appeals sustains the Orphans Court ruling in the Grabill executor versus Plummer case on who bears contest costs of the Plummer will. Nelson Plummer, widower and one third beneficiary, testified but was not a party. Appeals support deducting costs from the remainder estate after the widower’s share. Also, stock sales by Frederick Baltimore Electric Railway Agents prompt business leaders to buy shares. J Roger McSherry notes substantial stock sold in Frederick.
The Haster soiree hosted by Miss Willie Ritchie for her dancing class and friends will be held tonight at Independent Hall with a select orchestra providing music. The old skating rink is being torn down and lumber stored at the F. and M. car barn for the new barn to be erected this summer.
The final University Extension lecture is by Dr Sykes at the Women’s College tonight at 9 15. The subject is Ramiles. The big comedy event of the season features the play A Wise Woman with a renowned, talented cast in this city.
A morning blaze at a major Atlantic City hotel spread to four neighboring hotels along the boardwalk. The Berkeley Windsor Luray Tarlton and Stratford hotels were involved with two already destroyed. High winds threaten to drive a out of control conflagration as flames engulf several properties.
A summary of recent local items includes a fatal freight wreck on the Western Maryland near Hagerstown with twenty derailed cars. Lake Seay, an eight-year operator in Landover, committed a home robbery. Charien A. Spannsiler retained as chief fire marshal. Detective Michael J. Kelly dismissed from the force for alleged drinking. the Hagerstown Fair Association plans about 7000 dollars for summer improvements. a new glass natural hall with steam heat is planned and the poultry building will nearly double capacity. a Baltimore wedding between Mrs Robert Garraté and Dr Henry Barton Jacobs occurred at Grace Church with an acte-marriage filing to relinquish property rights.
George Walter Snouffer, son of Benjamin R Snouffer, died last Friday near Potomac in Montgomery County in his twentieth year. Funeral services were Sunday night conducted by Rev. Mahion Austin with burial at the Potomac chapel cemetery. David Biehl, a well known resident of Thormont, died yesterday of liver cancer aged 69. He leaves a widow and two children, Addison Biehl of Lewistown and Mrs Laura Troat of Trentville. Funeral is tomorrow at p.m. with services at the United Brethren church in Thurmont and burial in the church cemetery.
An assortment of notices and ads for typewriter sales and services, oysters and seafood specials, a free kindergarten event on April 5, barber shop ownership change at 121 North Market Street, cement and building supply offers, and medical practice details. Includes contact points and prices for oysters, cement, and local services.
Our salt manufacturer sent us advance spring garments. Silk jackets, cheviot and serge jackets, colored spring jackets at your own price. Separate skirts and new fancy Louisene silk ribbons. Visit Eleagore to see the store and book what you want at the right price.
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