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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
3
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Special Dispatch reports Sarno with about ten thousand residents in ruins after Mt Vasculus eruption ash and debris continue to threaten homes. Citizens plunge into panic as several houses collapse and widespread destruction is confirmed.
Special Dispatch reports Nathan Isase Benjamysh of East River leapt from a bridge this morning in New York. He was rescued alive by a passing ferry boat. The incident occurred April 11 and authorities are investigating the circumstances.
Local brief lists residents and visitors: Mr. FP B Sappington returns from Baltimore. Mr. John Yisger visits Baltimore from North Market. Mr. Wm D Hales spends day in Baltimore on business. Wiz Jacob H Gorman travels to Baltimore. Ginster Hiram Drorenburg accepts a position with Frank J Schroeder. Miss B B Jacobs visits sister Mrs John J White in East Fourth Street. Miss Bessie Ramsberger returns from Jefferson. Mr. Edgar Worthington visits friends in this city from Hagerstown. Miss Eva Willard spends time with Uncle Clinton B Willard on West Patrick Street. Mr. George D Miller, from Dillavenus, returns from Wayneshire. Mr. Edward T H Dellashmate from Philadelphia spends time with family on West Third Street. Mr. and Mrs. Adsiphus Faarhaka on extended trip to Philadelphia New York and Washington. Misses Allis QC and Florence May Strigce travel to Westminster for uncle Alexander Carr’s funeral. Laura Clemson of Clemsonville visits Mrs. Charles L Stokes on East Third Street and spends time with Baltimore Washington friends.
Mesars Hahn Rowe plan improvements on North Market street while Brunswick County Commissioners Bowlea and Dinterman assess property there. Braddock Heights summer entering privilege awarded to J Fred Mein. Henhouse theft on South Market. several chickens stolen. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for wounds and sores in testimonial from L and Napier, Ruels, Ey. Purchased at A L Pearres druggist.
Debates over city reassessment raise questions on valuation methods for state and county taxes. Some urge lower city valuations to keep taxes down, others warn higher city values could shift burden regionally and attract new residents. A business leader notes lower tax rates could draw industry while preserving fairness across jurisdictions.
The 16 delegates of the Maryland Grand Badge Knights of Pythias met at Pythian Castle with Mayor Timanas welcoming them. Grand Chancellor Richard Laws Lee outlined plans for a new state Pythian building in Baltimore, urging rapid action and self funding while detailing expected facilities and capacity. The convention adjourned with reports showing strong membership growth in 1905.
The Frederick Choral Society outlines a two night musical festival on April 20. Soloists Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Martin, Mrs. Wm. A. Grepas, Mr. Giorgi Dasas, and others from Peabody Orchestra will perform. The event features Act III and V of Gounod’s Faust and Haydn’s oratorio, with a larger orchestra and prominent local and regional artists. Public ticket sales begin tomorrow at McCardell’s.
Senator 8 F Dashiell of Somersat County resigns from the State Senate to accept the clerkship of Somersat County Court. The body of 19 year old William A Cowly missing since March 11 was found in the Tred Avon river near Easter. Western Maryland Engineer S A Morton of Cumberland killed and fireman Albert Barrison fatally injured in a wreck at Dawson. J Lambart Jarbos visits his sister Mira EK Mudd near_Saro rata Prince Georges County for the first time in 10 years to commit death by own action. Charles A Dork of Philson Pa brakeman on the Pittsburg Division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was instantly killed by a yard engine at Oberland.
HM P appointments announced at the closing session of the Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church. Ministers named for Frederick Jefferson Kemptown Lewistown Liberty New Market and other towns. Daniel W Reichard named tax collector for Washington County replacing John Arkeny. Bovay offer to bond for one year at 23,000 rejected by commissioners.
Lanorzar, provincial Constable at Chaplest, Ontario, reports a cure for a severe cold after trying Cristaberlain's Cough Remedy. Two small bottles completely cured the cold, advertised as faster and more effective than other treatments. Available at A. L. Pearre's drug store.
Mise Verde Gritith daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Gritith married Kav Eb Woolf formerly of Frederick in a June afternoon ceremony at Arcadis near Laytonsville Maryland. The service was led by Rev Joseph Handrickson Balthis pastor Emory Methodist Episcopal Church and was followed by a large reception. The bridal party entered to the Lebioghia march as pink green and white decor graced the home. The bride wore a white gown with lace and the bridesmaids wore emerald gowns. The best man was Prof Lindsay Crawley and ushers included J O Gopesuhsuer and Glyde Griffith. Afterward the couple planned to reside at Brightwood Park in Washington DC.
Sir George Mebbing of East Second street observed his fifty ninth birthday with a family dinner. Gifts were described as handsome and useful. Friends sent beat wishes for many more such events. A card party followed at Miss Mary Myers home on Telegraph street with several games and refreshments served.
The weekly prayer meeting is set for this evening at 7 39 o'clock at the M. E. church. Due to the pastor's absence Rev. A. J. Gill, the service will be led by Mr. M. Garner. A full attendance of members and friends is requested.
Benjamin F. Batson died at the National Soldiers' Home in Hampton Virginia from complications of disease after Civil War service. He served on the Union side in Company A. He is survived by one sister Miss Catharius Batson of this city. Born here, he had many friends who will regret to learn of his passing.
The funeral for G Aransah Rogers I was held yesterday at 3 pm at his home near Buckeystown with Bayne Sarrington officiating. Burial followed in St Joseph's Catholic Church graveyard on the Sfauor. G B Hitchison served as funeral director. At eight last evening a lock was lifted and room entered at Frederick Academy. furnishings were disturbed and a gold watch smashed. Legal steps aim to punish participants. Four year old Battie Carpenter, daughter of Mr P J Carpenter near New Market, was injured when an outhouse door fell on her as her brother Franklin swung it loose. Dr George Biggs treated her. she was improving today.
A scanned balance sheet from Citizens' National Bank at Frederick shows assets and liabilities as of April 1908. It lists loans and discounts, U.S. bonds, reserve with the Federal Reserve, cash items, notes of other nations, and fractional currency. Liabilities include capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, deposits, and unpaid dividends, with signatures from cashier Zimmerson and directors.
An assortment of women's wear and accessories is promoted with Easter novelties, hats, gloves, belts, and fabrics. The notice highlights spring and summer openings, fabric specials, and rug displays at local shops, with dates for events and sales across multiple retailers.
The will of the late Reaten Long of Daysville is filed for probate in the Orphans' Court. It directs sale of all property and bequeaths $2.59 to son Reuben Albert Long with the remainder divided into three equal shares for Rachel Seachrist Henry Long and Mary Dudrow. Contingent shares forfeited if any beneficiary contests the will. Kla Long is named executor. Also brief illness and injuries noted: Mrs William Wilson and others confined at home while a fire caused by a drapery incident burned near a mantelpiece. Mrs John Whisner suffered a minor burn.
Local mentions advertise a commercial operator at 11 South Market St offering lower prices, an Arlington upright piano for sale via Wm. D. Zimmerman, and a meeting of children for an April 25 entertainment. Recitals, musicals at Harmony Grove chapel on April 18 with 15 cent admission, new groceries, Easter novelties, and phonographs from local sellers are noted along with bake goods and Queen Flour for Easter cake.
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