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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
3
The Weekly News announces a twelve page issue ready Thursday with full news and special features. It boasts Frederick city and county circulation as a premier advertising medium. Copy for new ads due 5 PM Wednesday and changes by noon Wednesday.
PURELY PERSONAL. Rev. S.S. Miller, of this city, left this morning for Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Charles Bucher and bride have returned from their wedding tour. Miss Addie Rhodes, West Second street, went to Baltimore this morning. Mr. Ira B. Bussard, of Seattle, Washington, is visiting friends and relatives in this county. Miss Paul, of Oakmont, Pa., who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rohlerback, West Patrick street, has returned. Miss Ella Long, of Reading, Pa, a former student of the Woman's College, has been spending a few days at the college, has returned. Col. and Mrs. T. T. Hershperger, who have been spending the winter at the City Hotel, are now occupying their residence, on Court street. Miss Klemm, of Philadelphia, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wistar Huey, East Patrick street, left this morning for Connecticut. Hon. and Mrs. M. J. Grove and daughter, who have been visiting the Charleston Exposition at Charleston, D. C., have returned home after spend ing a very pleasant time. While there they took several tally-hordes and also an excursion down the river. They stopped at the St. John's Hotel, the leading hotel in the city. While in Charleston they met Miss Birely, of this city.
Sheriff Lease returns with requisition papers for Francis Early. governor delays signing amid questions. Justice Smith sentences Lawson James for disturbing the peace to 30 days. Atkins confined five days at Montevue. Beechy ordered to leave Frederick County after hearing. Maryland Classis set to convene at Grave Reformed Church Taneytown with 44 ministers and 19,000 communicants.
Mayor Smith plans the second year of his term with expected reappointments for most municipal staff. Street Superintendent Yeakle resigns. the office is abolished after this week. A new police supervisory presence may be added. Street collections increase to three weekly, with schedules split by Church street center line. Dynamo contract awaiting award as GE officials may confer with city leaders.
Lee Reineberg, a leading York Pa shoe dealer, was duped by two stylish young women posing as charity workers. They offered to shine shoes at his store next week and sold advance tickets for shines. They vanished with the proceeds, leaving the dealer to announce no charity shine will occur.
Only one person appeared at the Falls polling place for Ridgely town election. Five commissioners named, no candidates nominating, election passed by default. Citizens may call another election within legal time. W C Birely awarded contract to H Mehrle Gittinger for a new brick residence at Fifth and Market. Workmen busy, foundation soon, target October 1 completion. Plans by Wesley Baltzell and interior by H M Gittinger. Modern conveniences for horses noted.
Milton Mackley of Middisburg Car Toll county died from injuries after a horse kicked him April 23 as he tried to pass it to feed trough. The 30 year old leaves a widow and six children.
A Bummer passenger car for the Frederick and Middistoan Electric Railway reached Frederick last night from Shamokin via the Pennsylvania Railroad. Electric Railway Equipment Company shipped the car. Workmen began unloading it this morning. Also, Home Talent presents Claim Ninety-Six a border drama at City Opera House Thursday night for the United Drill Association. The cast is entirely home talent.
Malach Etzler, father-in-law of Deputy Sheriff Frank Carter, had a vertigo attack on West Fourth Street yesterday. He was carried to Carter’s home where Dr. Bark provided medical aid. He is much better today.
The Chesapeake and Ohio canal reopened yesterday after flood damage repairs. About 200 boats are expected to operate this season as the canal is restored. Sale tomorrow features Sarah A and Joseph Zepp offering 5 acres of land including a log dwelling at Osk Orchard.
The Baltimore correspondent explains the postponement of the Western Maryland Railroad sale. Mayor Maister’s supporters in Baltimore council blocked definite action, threatening to veto Fuller bid without his Federal position. Republican leaders deny rewarding Maister. McComas and others push for recognition of Maister’s work, while McVomas and McDemnas face opposition. Concert report on Katherine Ridgeway Company at City Opera House details strong audience praise and encores with Paradis and Lane. The M. O. A. concert will close the season with Lotus Glen Club on May 9.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad equips engines with speed radiators and indicators. On Friday night train No 5, the Baltimore Chicago limited, reached 14 miles per hour with seven heavy vestibuled cars. Earlier engine 848 attained 79 miles an hour on the Daquane limited between Hyndman and Cooks Mills. The runs used four heavy vestibuled cars and Pullman standards. records suggest such speeds are not exceptional.
Chief Judge Jones in Ellicott City dismissed a petition to force County Clerk John H. Owinga to issue liquor licenses for Elli cott city saloonkeepers upon a $300 payment. The ruling confirms the license fee remains $500 under the new law. Counsel E J Cook argued the new statute unconstitutional in parts and its wording unclear and ambiguous.
A large fire on the Frank D. Brown farm in west Woodstock Howard County destroyed two barns two corn houses granary hoghouses wagon sheds and outbuildings. Loss includes 2000 barrels of corn 300 bushels of wheat about 10 tons of hay and farming tools. Total damage 6060 with only partial insurance.
A 3000 ounce silver service crafted from cargo of the Spanish cruiser Christobal Colon, recovered after Santiago. It will be presented May 7 at Theodore Marburg residence Baltimore as a historic tribute raised by Geo James A. Gary and Marburg associates. The piece valued around 10000 pounds, crafted by S Kirk Son Baltimore after three years of work.
Washington chapter secretary M LeAn AL W McLean reports Mrs Donald McLean daughter of the late Judge Ritchie may be unable to deliver a Mount Vernon Day speech in Charleston South Carolina. The event involves presenting a tree from the Lexington battlefield to the National Society Sons of the American Revolution.
A Saturday forest blaze in James Ganley woods near Boyd’s, Montgomery County, burned over 50 acres of woodland and damaged fencing and rails totaling about 2,000 units. Most loss affected Joseph T. White’s nearby property. A separate note mentions Mayor Smith receiving a Philippines sourced ebony gavel carved with mother of pearl and a bolo.
Devoe shows lead and zinc ground together wear twice as long as lead and oil. Zinc’s inclusion reduces wear and extends life in mixtures, offering improved durability in applications where metal wear is a concern.
At Memphis's auditorium yesterday 18000 subscribers contributed a silver service gift to Admiral Schley for the Hero of Santiago. Senator Turley presented the testimonial, Schley accepted with a fitting speech. The set includes a chest, two candelabra, an a reproducing piece with bas relief, plus a 100 piece table service. A banquet for 308 followed at the Gayoso Hotel with William J. Crawford introducing the Admiral, who lauded Southern progress.
J Henry Lampe applies paint to the interior of All Saints Episcopal Church. The new choir loft is complete and workers are prepared to install the new organ in position.
A Roosev elt appointed board of visitors to the Naval Academy starts oversight. Twenty five people remain under smallpox quarantine at Pinto Alle kapy county where five virulent pages exist. An election is set for May 13 in Frostburg to decide on 15000 water bonds. A decomposed body found at William Pyles farm near Silver Hill Prince George's county. murder suspected. Reverend Theodore J. Yost of the Lutheran church preaches farewell in Cumberland before moving. Dickersons quarries in Montgomery county resume producing stone. 10 carloads per day. Mary Kennedy, who threw a stone through Rebecosa Phusaix’s window in Hagerstown causing death by fright, was sued for disorderly conduct.
The funeral of Mise Ida O Canningham was held yesterday afternoon from the Baltimore and Ohio depot with Rev. De Todd officiating at the grave. Floral tributes came from the M E church, the W O T U, relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Adolphus Fearhesake Wilbur H Duvall John D Hendrickson and Hammond Urner. Interment at Olivet cemetery. W H Brehi son funeral director.
The notice lists coal dealers Marnell and Trail offering prompt delivery and low prices, followed by hospital opening reception at Frederick City Frederick Otty Hospital Association. It promotes The Greatest Picture Sale On Record at Second and Market, Buggy Whips, ladies wear, and eye specialty services. Excursions and tours via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announce trips to Washington Baltimore Hagerstown Boston New York and Atlantic City with low round trip fares and specific travel dates in May and June 1902.
An advertising page promotes a summer sale from Nuvie & Miller offering clothing fabrics including tailored cloths, satin, silks, and dress goods. It highlights prices from 650 to 740 for Whip Cards, 72 to 135 cents for various Cloths, and mentions silks, tweeds, and velvets. Also includes local business listings for Clinton’s drugstore and dentist Dr Radeli with addresses in Frederick.
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