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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1902
Page
3
Tomorrow is the fifteenth of the month and daily carriers will collect amounts from all subscribers on their routes. Have exact change ready to save mutual inconvenience.
Postmaster DeGrange travels to Washington this morning. Mrs. Frank L. Stoner of West Third Street goes to Baltimore. Col and Mrs D M Hoy of the Park Hotel depart for Philadelphia with Dr O F Goodell arriving home from California. W B Outenhall of Woodsboro visits Rockville. G B Sappogton of Unionville visits Frederick. Joseph Wolfinger of Hagerstown spends the day in Frederick on business. Judge John Motter visits Washington and Rockville for business. Mrs J H Gittinger and daughters from Baltimore are guests at Mr Jas Hisinger. Miss Elizabeth Block of the Waring Company in Baltimore is a City Hotel guest. Carlton Molesworth, the baseball player, leaves for Schenectady to play this run.
Philadelphia North American recounts a Washington meeting where Prince Henry of Prussia remarked on a Maryland woman bearing the Hohenzollern mark. The tale ties the Shorb family of Upper Maryland to German royalty, detailing ancestors, lands near Emmitsburg, and connections to the late Emperor William.
Brief local notes on peaches and paving projects, upcoming millinery events, and impending school closures. The column mentions Edgar T. Mercer auctioning property near Long Corner, a telegraphorator appearance by George W. Adams, and reflections on money and friendship. Also reports Mrs. Rebecca Winebrewer's illness, Frank Scholl returning from the Philippines, and a county assessment readjustment. ends with an old-style milk versus paint ad pitch from Devoe.
An 19th century account chronicles the Shorb family nine daughters and their marriages to figures in Philadelphia Baltimore New Orleans and St Louis. It notes the Emperor William II’s sympathy for a bereaved cousin and mentions Miss Agnea Repplier and Miss Davie linking to notable publishers and writers.
James Greenwalt found a decomposed infant behind a shingles pile at Wilcoxen & Brown's lumber yard. The State's Attorney and Justice Smith viewed the remains and could not determine race or birth status. No identity or parents were found. the body was buried.
The Emerson Literary Society met Friday afternoon with Vice President Downey presiding in Ebert’s absence. After minutes by Harry Griffith the program featured recitations essays readings and current events. A debate argued that a small town is preferable to a large town as a college site with Cates Wachter for and Cramer Blumenauer against. judges Downey Love Cannon Johnson ruled 2 to 1 for the affirmative.
The Maryland State Firemen's Convention is set for Lopaconifig June 11 through 18. Activities include a Brand parade on June 11 at 2 PM, an opening session at Evane Opera House, in town concerts, a grand pyrotechnic display, steam fire engine and prize drill contests, and a hogs and reel race. Tours of regional sights and coal mine trips are on Friday.
The formal opening of Frederick County Hospital will not take place tomorrow and will be announced later. The week’s collection was successful despite poor weather. Managers express thanks to contributors and request missing items such as a clock, table cloths, blankets, and an ink set. The superintendent arrives tomorrow to be met by the Board of Managers at 3 30 p.m. A board meeting will follow to finalize opening arrangements.
The Van Dyke and Eaton Theatrical Company closed a week long engagement at the City Opera House with a fine presentation of A Family Affair on Saturday evening. A fair sized audience enjoyed the play and the numerous fine specialties shown during the show.
Public schools in Frederick county will close tomorrow due to lack of funds. Many teachers will open private schools for six weeks.
The will of Mrs Kitty R Davis who died at Libertytown is filed for probate. The estate valued at 17000 dollars is split equally between her son Dr Thomas S Davis and daughter Miss Bessie Davis with the latter named executrix.
W S Reeder conducted a Saturday sale for Mr J W Neighbore on the Jefferson pike featuring dairy cattle and dairy stock. Prices were good with cows selling from 35 to 50 dollars each. A large crowd attended and Tar News advertised the sale.
The Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway may bypass the Frederick Libertytown line to run via Walkersville Woodsboro and possibly to Gettysburg. A Woodsboro starting point could link to Emmitsburg Thurmont and Gettysburg, with surveys shifting from the turnpike to the Walkersville path. The Boonsboro extension to Beaver Creek operates now, with trolley work planned toward Myersville and further surveys underway.
A Wise Woman delivers breezy farce at City Opera House on Wednesday night praised for its novelty and capital company. Advertised letters list remains in Frederick post office as of April 12 1902 with two weeks to claim before transfer to dead letter.
Spring and summer openings announced for Mantz Millinery at 16 South Market Street and Doll Millinery at North Market Street. Mrs E Payne at 67 North Market Street plans a midweek spring display. Mia Getzbaugh at North Market Street hosts a late week millinery opening from Thursday to Saturday.
The annual session of the State Council of Maryland, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, will meet in Annapolis tomorrow. Maryland branch figures show 18 562 members at year end, total receipts 70 125 53, sickness and death benefits 34 159 97, subordinate councils investments 85 184 490, council treasuries 9 950 45, total cash value 96 134 97. Ready to Play: Maryland School baseball team to face Frederick College and local high school squads. Send challenges to J J Leitch of Maryland School for the Blind.
At a stockholders meeting held this morning the following were elected directors: M. E. Doll Geo A. Dean N. D. Haner F Columbus Knott John A. Lyoch A D McCsrdenl Geo W Miller Jacob Rohrback Steiner Schley.
Nosh B Cramer real estate agent sold for Senator Jacob Rohrback a plot improved by a two story brick dwelling on Carroll Street to George FH Oram for 3625.
Miss A Lyle, a teacher at the Maryland School from the start of the current year, has resigned due to ill health. The vacancy will be filled for the remainder of the term by Mrs J G Benson.
Frank Jackson arrested by Oliver Mebbing on a complaint of drinking and disorderly conduct. Justice Wood dismissed the case. Peter West fined one dollar for drinking and disorderly behavior by Officer Holbruner. Grace Snowden Mamie Dimmy and Lucy Bowie fined one dollar each for street walking and warned to stay off streets at night.
Local merchants advertise weekly specials at Gladhbill Grocery on Fourth and Market with fresh fish and produce, delivery service, and two clerks. Also noted are concert ticket changes, millinery openings by Mrs. Payne and Mises Mariske Wilt, and an elaborate Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Boston tour with June departure and $60 round trip price, detailing itinerary and terms.
In memory of my beloved husband V who departed this life three years ago on April 13 in his 23rd year. The survivor recalls his well remembered footsteps and endures pain as eyes grow dim with watching. Liota M Downgy
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