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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
4
A compact selection from the Frederick Maryland Daily News items discusses politics, postal reforms, and public matters. It notes reactions to Congressional issues, a push for good roads in Virginia, and coverage of a Philadelphia murder case. It also details the proposed post check currency system, arguing its potential to replace money orders and improve mail money transfers.
A compact page of humorous snippets and quips from various papers. Characters like Patience and Patrice mingle with flashes of satire from Yonkers and Washington, plus a brief gag about a worried mother and a boy named Johnny.
Government statistics compiled by the American Grocer show liquor consumption fluctuating with economic conditions. Strong spirits per capita rise with good times, while total consumption tracks population and prosperity, reaching 103 million gallons in 1901 despite population growth and low-water years.
Poetry and verse fragments from Harper's Magazine including an Osier era dreamland meditation and an introspective prose piece on misfortune and resilience. Containing references to Dreamland, stars, bells, and a playful lament on fate. Also notes on Harper’s status as a leading periodical with references to New Orleans and a 1893 publication line.
Letters from the people recount Miss Emma J Smith of Frederick promoting a hospital infirmary from a Baltimore hospital visit nine years earlier. She organized supporters, secured lots, raised funds, and secured state and private aid. Her efforts yielded a dedicated children’s ward, an emergency room nearly complete, and ongoing fundraising. Her work secured $3,500 through state and local channels.
Lieutenant Howard F. L. Avery and Second Lieutenant W. Ashbridge drowned when their small boat overturned while returning from a fishing trip near Fort Wayne Detroit. Trumpeter Richard Taney survived, hospitalized in serious condition. Avery led the charge at Manila’s block house 14 and was famed as its hero.
Mrs Mary Haller of Mr Crawford Virginia recalls her son's life saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She reports relief after administering the remedy when her child suffered vomiting and fever, noting improvement within hours and attributing recovery to the medicine used alongside regular physician care.
Dispatches from South Africa report General Kitchener s brother Herbert s forces and Boer units under Generals Delarey and Komp engaging near the Gars River in the Transvaal s southwest. The engagement, on March 31, ended in Boer retreat after heavy losses. Canadian Rifles performed notably with a party led by Lieut. Brune Caruthers holding its post until all were killed or wounded.
Special Dispatch reports from Waspixeron dated April 4 that Frank Sargent, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, has accepted the post of Commissioner General of Immigration.
The Grace Reformed church building committee, chaired by Rev EB L McLean, met in Kemp Hall with members J. Travis Thomas and others. They aim to place the building proposal soon and proceed with erection per plans by Hamme and Leber of York PA. Also noted, Rev Ray Father Dacey left for Baltimore to serve as assistant pastor. Revival services at the W O T U League continue with several conversions and a 7:30 PM session tonight.
Mrs Lena Oescil and two daughters Mabel and Hazel have returned home after visiting friends in Lewistown Estella Powell of Woodsboro visits her mother Hannah Powell Muss Hoffman of Union Bridge guests of Vernon Smith Miss Dessia Putman of Walkersville spends Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs John Putman Mr Clarence Bowers and family and Mr Howard Roberta and family visit near Thurmont Mr J P Weller has returned from Pittsburg Mary Shook sale well attended Weath er fire burns fifteen acres as T P Waltman’s weeds catch fire Mrs Brice Rankles visits near Unionville Mrs Warfield visits friends near Damascus Mrs J D Wright visits daughter near Plane No 4 Mrs M E Burgee visits daughter near Plane No 4
State Secretary George F. Tibbitts speaks at the Y M C A rooms this evening to young men. He then addresses boys on Over the Snowy Range tomorrow morning. Sunday features The Man Who Cares and a Sunday evening Christian Activity lecture with colored stereopticon views at the M E church. Collections at both Sunday services aim to cover meeting costs.
The remains of the late Rev. Dr. William H Parpelli died in Atlantic City on Monday arrived in Annapolis yesterday. Funeral services were held at the railroad station at 220 after which interment occurred in the city cemetery beside his wife and five children. Relatives and friends attended. Rev William H Rowan of Newark Delaware conducted the services. Pallbearers were W Hallam Dennis Gordon B Cisude Berry T Levely and J Guest King all of Annapolis.
An apparently insane man was arrested by Officer Kang on the street between land 3 o clock this morning and brought to the Mayor's office. He spoke ramblingly, claimed to be escaped from a asylum, and Justice Hokstein dispatched him to sail to await here eats. A name Mr Hope was heard, and the superintendent will be contacted.
The house committee on labor ordered a favorable report on an eight hour government work contract bill. Support comes from Isbor groups while armor shipbuilding and ordnance contractors oppose. The report was ordered without division.
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