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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
3
April 8 in history lists notable deaths and biographical notes from Germantown Philadelphia New York Laurel Delaware and other locales. Figures include mathematicians astronomers governors generals and leaders from the United States and Britain with brief biographical anchors.
John Hendrickson urges prompt reporting of any irregularity in newspaper receipt.
Mr J F Abler of Hagerstown is in Frederick on business. Adolphus Fearbske and wife visiting in Washington. James J Gambrill Jr and family moved to Indian Springs. Miriam Morgan a Con vent pupil spent Easter vacation with aunt Mrs Sustes Miller. Maynard Morgan and sister Helen Morgan of Baltimore returned home from visit to their sons Mrs Justus Miller in this city. Charles Robertson and wife of Baltimore stayed with Mr A W Feeser and wife of Seventh Street. Robert E L Halle of Third Street returned from Lexington where he attends Washington and Lee University.
Small items from the community note seasonal concerns and everyday affairs. Mentions Easter weather, road conditions improving for car tours, coal prices dropping after a cold winter, and a painter at Mr. Charles Staley's residence. Also observes open air walking benefiting complexions and a homespun quip about housecleaning.
At a Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting in Newark New Jersey several speakers denounced summer bathing at coast resorts as revolting and corrupt claiming it leads girls astray. Mrs Margaret Pierce described English bathing as decent and warned seaside swims fuel immorality, urging white ribbon protests. Reverend John J Jeffries planned to sell his household goods before returning to Wales.
Governor Warfield and Senate President Jones and House Speaker Everhart signed bills from the just-ended session. Measures include amending Frederick county charters and regulating liquor sales and bridges. Reform League members opposed three measures limiting nominations, spring elections, and annual registration. They expect the Wilson bill to abolish party denominations, while the others may be favored for abolition of annual registration.
A telegram from Mr. Moore of Tucson says Charles L. Wilson, once believed dying, has rallied slightly and there is a bare possibility of recovery. Earlier reports suggested he was near death.
Branewick Herald reports the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad imported about 100 Italian laborers to build tracks through the town raising each by about 17 inches. Rumors also claim a fourth track may be laid on Railroad street and that nearby property could be acquired for railroad use including a new passenger depot or freight facilities near Third street and the West End tower site.
About 200 workers on strike at Union Mining Company mills in Mount Savage Allegany county demand higher wages. The report notes a proposed Haman oyster-culture bill faulted for missing title. A manhunt for William Murdock follows an alleged attempted felonious assault on Blanche Tawney in Tannery Carroll county.
Shakespeare's tragedy presented last night featuring Harry Leighton as Othello with a fine performance aided by William Lloyd as Iago. Florence Gale played Desdemona and Elmer Buimham Cassio, praised for their solid contributions as the hall drew a warmly appreciative audience.
Elmer E. Dixon of Frederick and Amy Kump daughter of L H Kump of Abilene Kansas were married at the bride’s home on Wednesday April 6 at 8 p m A reception followed and the couple departed for a trip to St Louis Niagara Falls and New York The bride is a 1900 graduate of the Woman’s College of Frederick and the groom a member of Dixon Brothers grocers on West Patrick street in Frederick
Rev. B. V. Switzer conducts Sunday service at Trinity M. E. South at 10:80 o'clock with holy communion. Rev. E. S. Woolf, newly appointed pastor, will conduct the service on April 17 for his first time.
Arthur D. Willard as receiver will sell tomorrow morning at the Court House door the Examiner plant and printing establishment. Captain Walter Saunders will auction the two story brick home of the late Judge Lynch on West Second Street at the Court House door tomorrow morning.
The Catoctin and Pen Mar Railway Co. has surveyed from Myeraville to Mrs Brandenbergs two miles north of Woiltaville and plans to tresame and finish the survey to Highfield or Pen Mar via Foxville in about two weeks. Abram J Eichelberger, formerly with Thomas H Haller dry goods, has bought the George E Shipley grocery at Market and Third streets and will run the business going forward.
The April stars show Venus and Jupiter in conjunction before dawn on April 22 with Mars visible in the west after sunset near the horizon. Mercury is paired with Saturn this evening, while Saturn rises in the morning.
The Mountain City Milla market lists corn at 2.50 per barrel and 98 cents for No 2 red, oats at 55 cents per bushel, with various shelling and steamer prices. An ad from P L Hargett & Co promotes Devoe Lead and Zinc based paints claiming longer lasting quality and less consumption.
Republican primaries last night chose delegates from four precincts to a convention to nominate mayor, city register and aldermen. Tonight at 8, delegates meet in the old Bentz building corner Market and Church to select nominees from Precincts 1 through 4 with lists of each precincts delegates.
Col James A Douglass died of Brights disease at his Preston home on April 5. A leading county figure, he was a druggist, ex legislator, staff appointee of Governor Jackson,Postmaster, and member of the Caroline County Board of Auditors of Public Accounts. A Mason, he taught in Frederick and Carroll counties. His son Edward partnered in the drug business. his wife was Miss Mattie Medford Douglass. He leaves four brothers. Also noted: L SMS A Line died at Brunswick after long illness. Rebecca Baker, widow of Henry Baker, died in Baltimore of pneumonia aged about 89. Rev M G Poffinberger, rector of St Thomas P H church Newark DE, killed by a freight train April 2 at Newark.
John Fisher, colored, arrested by Officers Bolbraner and Bruohey for disturbing the peace at Market and Any Saints' streets. Justice Eckstein fined him five dollars. failure to pay sent to jail for thirty days. Miss Fanny Rhodes is ill. Mrs Beery A Hahn admitted to Frederick City Hospital. Business Men's Association holds 8 PM meeting to elect officers.
Local choral society announces part rehearsal at 7 90 and fall rehear sal at Sc clock tonight full attendance desired by members and choir director.
The page blends a Maryland bank statement for The Citizens National Bank of Frederick with a detailed April 1904 oath by cashier G Zimmermann, followed by a bustling sale ad: white shirts, ladies items, linens, lace curtains, imported hose, and household goods at bargain prices. The items show diverse local commerce alongside financial data.
Public notices announce a grocery store stock and fixtures purchase by J Eichelberger, a benefit music and literature event on April 12, a doctor's move to Main Street, a spring hat and bonnet opening on April 14 16, an Easter kindergarten entertainment April 9 at Junior Hall, a found white sow on West Patrick Street, an Easter social by the Woman's Auxiliary on April 8, and a Flying Machine inquiry addressed to Dr Charles Zimmerman in Orcain Park Araby.
L. E. Mullinix promotes an exclusive carpet and wall paper house with a wide selection of late novelties. The copy emphasizes beauty of home decor through carpets rugs and mattings and urges early orders as unique designs may not be duplicated.
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