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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
8
A garbled OCR style passage recalls General Willa Eaton and United States naval figures linked to Barbary campaigns, a plan to enthrone a dethroned prince, and scattered references to Pike, Murray Core, and a Grant related river or ceremony in New York. The text is heavily distorted.
Mrs. Benton Knodle visits Utica while Mrs. Waters spends a few days in Baltimore. Mrs. Donald McLean returns from New York and Mrs. George Wilcoxon visits Baltimore. Rev. L F M Myers travels back from Doubs to St Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. Shank enjoy a stay at the Park Hotel in Hagerstown. Miss Creeger returns from Philadelphia and Miss Williamson with Julia Williamson visit Baltimore. The Staley Gambrills arrive from Colorado with Mrs Cyrus Helfenstein. Mrs. H B Coblentz returns from Washington DC. Bruce Morrison takes a vacation with his parents in Thurmont after working in St Louis. Oscar B Coblentz, a St John’s College student from Middletown, is chosen to represent the college at the intercollegiate oratorical contest at Maryland Agricultural College.
An early article explains that yellow fever is spread by mosquitoes and malaria similarly. It urges proper window wiring and door sealing, shows hackneyed methods to trap or kill resting mosquitoes, and notes Osler’s support for the theory, with practical house‑keeping tips to reduce danger.
Special Dispatch reports in Paris that thieves emptied the American Express Company office of thirty thousand francs in a bold burglary. Local authorities launch a full investigation as security footage and trail data are reviewed.
Sunday schools and societies list services at many churches. German Baptist and Lutheran appointments, Epworth League events, and Catholic observations mark a busy religious week in Mountaindale and area. Plans include a May 12 dedication, a Moller organ, and lectures by Conwell Wooley and McArthur.
The funeral for Charles P. Craver was held at 9 a.m. from his sister Mrs. Phoebe Harper’s residence in Hansonville. Services were at Utica church conducted by Rev. J. A. Asper with Revs. S. M. Bench and T. Freeman Dixon assisting. Pallbearers from King David Lodge Odd Fellows included A. H. Harrington, Frederick Kopp, G. Haugh, F. G. Wagaman, G. W. Tyson, and H. L. Bennett. Interment followed in Utica cemetery. Luther Creager served as funeral director.
William Nolan of Shriner's mill at Ceresville was badly injured when a finger was caught between rollers during operation of a tanning roller. The Local Market lists today’s quotas: corn per barrel $2.00, shelled corn 40 cents per bushel, wheat 73 cents per bushel, hay $12 to $14 per ton.
A perspective of the proposed Frederick City Hospital shows central brick structure 51 by 39 feet with two side wings. The first floor holds entrance halls corridors reception and surgeon rooms with main stairs elevators and labs and a rear operating room with ample light. Wings will serve private wards for men and women, public wards on the first floor, and the second floor will house the children’s ward while nurses’ quarters occupy the third floor. basement contains kitchen dining and laundry. The committee plans to build the central building now and add wings later, brick exterior with stone trim and a mansard roof with dormers.
Monthly review notes a rainy April giving way to May with sunshine and revived spring. It covers church goings, weddings, deaths, school plans, millinery openings, social events, and local notices including a rosy view of Frederick and Middletown society, plus April’s end reflections and upcoming entertainments.
The Frederick Choral Society’s first annual concert at the Woman's College featured Cowell's cantata The Rose Maiden. led by Maurice G. Beckwith with Naomi Gring as accompanist. About eighty five members performed with strong solo work from Stackel Maulsby Moberly Stauffer Birely Eisenhauer and others. Critics praised the chorus and Beckwith's leadership while noting room for growth in ensemble balance and expression.
An effort to rebuild the Frederick City Elevator after a recent fire is under consideration. Though the old elevator was unprofitable for the owners, some stockholders favor a new facility for farmer benefits, with builders consulted on likely costs.
A serious breach has been discovered at Four-Mile Level below Dam No 6 on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, the flood causing only break. The opening reportedly extends several feet below the bottom. Repairs are underway with urgency to resume navigation. mention seen in The News.
Margaret Oram infant of Charlton and Norme Oram Woodsboro died Tuesday night funeral held at 2 p m Wednesday by Rev D J Welfe. Bernard Wolff Jr aged died in Pittsburgh Pa born Chambersburg Pa survived by widow and two children. Kalarglog Telephone System J Sceilinger of American Electric Telephone Co Chicago installing extra switchboard section Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph adds new lines to Charlesville Mt Pleasant and Fane No 4.
Delinquent water renters are notified that immediate settlement will be demanded. S. L. Ravans, collector, warns his term expires June 1901 and that accounts will be closed on short notice. Payments may be made at Chilton & Rhoads or to him personally.
An advertisement promotes engraving services for cards monograms and invitations. It announces a new assortment of china dinner tea and toilet sets in white porcelain plus table cutlery lamps and decorations with delivery free in the city. Free assessment of kitchen dining room and bedroom outfitting offered at 4dawly One Door north of City Hall.
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