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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
3
A scrambled list recalls anniversaries from 410 and 478 AD to 1888. Victor of Charles V against Protestants at Stüt887. Defoe born 1660s. Cartwright 1823. Addismmet Irish patriot. Farragut at New Orleans. Moltke death 1881. McKinley 1888 call for 125000 volunteers for Cuba intervention.
Mr Fred Snyder went to Lattimore this morning. Mr C O Bisor and brother left today for Los Angeles Cal. Dr and Mrs M E Daniels left this morning for Vergennes Vt. Judge John O Motter and daughter went to Emmitsburg this morning. Ex Member of the House of Delegates dos Wolfinger of Washington county is in Frederick today. Mr and Mrs Wm W Osburn and child and nurse left Frederick this morning for Sewickley near Pittaberg FL where they expect to spend the cusomer. Professor Cyrus Thomas and family removed to Washington this morning where they will make their future home. The genius professor and hie charming family will be sadly missed in this community but the good wishes of a host of friends go with them.
Miss Edith J. Fisher wed Osl vin E. Schildknecht at the bride parents home with Rev B L McLean officiating. The couple left for eastern cities after the ceremony. Also Charles T. Bucher wed Daisy G. Keefer at the Lutheran parsonage, with travel plans to Baltimore and Philadelphia afterward. Anna May Norwood wed Otte of Connellsville at the Methodist church, guests present and plans to reside in Connellsville. John O. Hardt receives praise from Senator Wellington after correspondence with the War Department, seeking Frederick’s war data.
Mr Dennis McCarron died after a several days illness at his home in Emmiteburg on the Gay evening of the 24th. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Martin of Marlboro Maryland and Mrs Eber of Baltimore and one son Charles McCarron of this place.
A major mountain fire swept from Thurmont toward Emmitsburg, reaching near Mount St. Marys and crossing into Washington County. The Blue Mountain Schoolhouse along Fishing Creek was destroyed. loss about 800 dollars with 500 insured. Firefighters cleared land to halt spread and saved nearby homes. fresh embers flared today rekindling fires in several spots.
John T Best, a prominent Frederick County farmer and former president of the Frederick County Agricultural Society, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home after a period of paralysis. He served on the society’s board since its founding and was an Evangelical Reformed church officer. Survived by his second wife Emma Ford and several children, the funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 PM at his house with interment at Mt Oliver cemetery.
Stockholders of Monumental Savings Bank at 115 North Eutaw street Baltimore met yesterday and approved charter amendments from the last Legislature. By laws were revised to permit broader banking operations. Directors were increased by several appointees including Townsend Griffith Greyhill Miller Hekles Buck and Bond as secretary and president respectively and Edward J. Bond as secretary.
Bir Earle Wood son of Mr B R Wood of this city has pneumonia at Boyd's Montgomery County. His condition improved this morning after a previously serious outlook. Attending physician hopeful for recovery.
Week ending April 28 1902 lists property deeds mortgage sales and transfers in the Circuit and Orphans Courts including deeds from John Geiss to James A Golan and many other transfers with sums noted. Marriage licenses issued include Thomas E Dinterman with Willianna M Umberger and several others cited by location. The Orphans Court inventories guardianships accounts probate and estate actions are also recorded including wills final accounts and guardianship orders. Names places and monetary amounts appear throughout the week’s docket.
The Presbytery of Baltimore debated removing willful desertion from the definition of grounds for divorce. Rev J William Mollvain urged amending the Confession to allow divorce only for adultery. He warned against church-held standards implying sex behavior and cited cases and historical figures to support his stance.
The organ chamber at All Saints Episcopal Church is nearly finished awaiting the organ. The build enlarges the choir loft to support the instrument and add mediatory seats for singers. Delivery is expected soon with installation to start immediately. May 17 is now projected as the completion date after delays pushed from May 1.
Mr William Sweeney died at his home two miles from Emmiteburg from coal gas inhalation. He was found unconscious about ten days earlier and attempts at restoration failed. He was 65 years old.
Sherif Angis brought Charles Greenawalt from Grondy Center Iowa to Hagerstown amid a Washington county grand jury larceny indictment for stealing wing from Albert Wilbide of Boonsboro. Greenawalt admitted trading the rig for a horse and $20 then selling horns for 65 dollars. He was working on a move for New Eastway when arrested. Ellicott City hosted President Allen Dorsey of the Baltimore and Frederick Turnpike Company who said a recently chartered company approached about an Ellicott City to Frederick electric railway and suggested a written proposal. Many farmers along the Fredericksburg pike between Ellicott City and Frederick have long sought such a line.
The remains of Evan Lyopsi Whiting, who died at Monterns Hospital Tuesday, were transported to Washington DC this morning and laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery chapel this afternoon.
Commissions for justices of the peace notaries public and other offices have arrived from Annapolis and are now ready for distribution as the clerk’s office.
The New Postoffice has most of its furniture in place and lock boxes can be secured by applying to the postmaster. Charges remain 50 cents, 75 cents, and 1 per quarter. Also, Maryland School baseball faces Frederick Amateurs at 3 p.m. Saturday on school grounds if weather permits.
A letter to Mayor Smith of Frederick Maryland discusses perceived risks in Devos lead and zinc paint sold by H Asher & Co. The writer urges accountability for faulty coating and asks the dealer to address complaints. The example notes a house with one poor painted side after rain and defers judgment to the dealer.
The Frederick Art Club honored Mrs. Cyrus Thomas Mira Nel Me Thomas and Mrs. John K. White with an In teresting Literary and social function at the studio. The program featured papers on Van Dyke Goethe and Dutch art amid Dutch decor and customs. Farewell gifts were offered to the guests of honor as they leave the city.
An array of discounts and products fills local ads from Shipley and Bopst, Suirizy and Borst, and Blamenanee. Shoppers are invited to compare prices with other stores, with Saturday umbrella specials, 10 to 30 cent counters, carpet cleaning through Excelator, and various notices from funeral directors and a North Market Street corset offer. Also advertised are Blue Points, grand openings, and an extensive Baltimore and Ohio excursion and tour program with dates and pricing.
A garbled sale notice lists items starting at 25 cents and announces a North Otay Market door display. It mentions 405 dollars and a shopping selection, with unclear references to the Reddest Lacipe polleter and a BAPPINGTO ME on a door north Otay Mash.
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