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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1905
Page
6
A jumble of notices and remarks covers wheat market talk, foreign affairs, weather, and public figures. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee’s death draws national regret and discussion of his public service and wartime record.
The Heffalo Express notes the American Anti-Saloon League pushes mass meetings to curb drunkenness and explosives as Fourth of July celebrations grow noisy. It argues for reviving Declaration readings and patriotic addresses, condemns sports and parades that strip meaning from national holidays, and urges honoring Decoration Day with veterans’ participation.
A Cumberland Times comment questions judging The Mikado. The writer predicts readers will learn how to move the country with the upcoming school graduate but offers limited specifics.
Nao Patterson returns to the bar for the third time prompting a question of three strikes and out as the Hegerstown Mail notes. Secretary Shaw has months to prepare a statement explaining a Treasury deficit of 30 million dollars referenced in the Haltitoore Sun.
A New York Times discussion rebuts an alleged bribery plot involving Loomis, the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company, and Venezuelan officials. It questions the plausibility of checks, custody of documents, and motives amid strained U S relations with Castro and Bowen, noting lack of strong evidence and possible political manipulation.
A collage of wry quotes and small notes on weather elections and ads. Items touch on rain frost heat and upcoming Monday elections for Mt Oli vet cemetery Board of Managers Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Franklin Savings Bank directors.
Frederick Conclave of the Improved Order Heptasophs held a initiation ceremony with J. W. Urvett and Olin Bryan as guests of honor. A banquet at Louis Otte’s venue included speeches by Senator Bryan and Alfred Ritter, praising the newcombers and pledging continued active work. Reed, deputy organizer, secured the new members and plans another visit to Frederick soon.
The column notes spring arrivals and shifting prices for produce meat and staples. Eggs drop to 15 to 16 cents a dozen while butter runs 25 cents per pound. Vegetables, fruit, and fish show varied discounts with many items listed by pack or dozen.
The Maryland State encampment of the Modern Woodmen of America meets in this city next week at 10 a.m. Wednesday May 8 in the local camp room at the Masonic Temple. Delegates to the national encampment in Milwaukee Wisconsin in June will be elected and entertained by the local camp. The order claims about 20 000 members in Maryland across 60 camps with rapid growth since its arrival.
Water levels on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal have risen and navigation is ready. About 30 boats will depart Williamsport for Cumberland tonight or tomorrow loaded with coal, with many more from Hancock Sharpsburg Shepherdstown and other towns. An exceptionally busy season is forecast despite earlier delays. The Williamsport aqueduct has been repaired at considerable cost and canal banks are in condition.
The funeral took place yesterday at 2 PM for Mrs. David Honok. Services were conducted at her home 407 West Patrick Street by Rev. Dr E R R. Haobbach. Pallbearers named J L Michael M T Derr John Bartgis O B Willard. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. Thomas B. Rive was funeral director.
In the law's grip Mullinix released on habeas corpus in the case of William A Mullinix charged with stealing whiskey from a B and O at Brunswick January 27, 1906. Judge John Q Motter set bail at 100 dollars.
Purely personal paragraphs mention Mr William Powell of Thurmont entering Fraderick College. Mr W A Lough of Dixon Illinois visiting his brother U A Lough in the city retained sale of Tyler property. The Tyler property sale on East Patrick Street to Dr O F Goodell was made through Nash H E Cramer real estate and loan agent. Boys service at Y M C A planned for Sunday morning at 9:15.
The report notes 11 544 communicants in the Baltimore Presbytery. A Baltimore convicted murderer John Baroh colored awaits hanging by Judge Wickes. William Leazer colored convicted of first degree murder for killing Policeman John G McNamara near Cortis Bay. The body of Misa Hoenristra Fuld found in Patapsco River. Maryland National Guard encampment to be held at Balair. Allegany county seeks injunction to stop county primary election expenses. Market quotes list grain and oats prices for today.
A special dispatch reports a collision between a special bearing Robert Ogden’s party from a Columbia educational conference and a freight train in Gueesville. Fireman died. Professor Berry Farnam of Yale suffered a broken arm. Mrs Farnam was bruised. Lt Olsir McKelway R M Ogden and Mrs Thorpe of Cambridge were badly bruised. the wreck burned.
In Wasuisxaron on April 29 the Presi dent wired Secretary Taft to recall Minister Bowes. W. W. Russell, currently minister to Columbia, heads to Venezuela, while John Barrett, minister to Panama, moves to Colombia.
Special dispatch reports Paderewski arriving in Boston after an easy journey. He plans to sail for Switzerland on May 10, continuing his international tour.
In Boonsboro Maryland an editor letter to the Hagerstown Herald prompts a rebuke from the Times. The reply derides the writer Reader as a pretender with dubious town knowledge while insulting his character in colorful, hyperbolic fashion. The exchange closes with a biblical citation.
A May 2 benefit performance of Tom Blane's Predicament in Frederick CityHospital is set to draw crowds. Miss Fanni Roy directs with a large amateur cast, new scenery, gala boxes, and souvenir programs. Curtain at 8:15 promises a lively evening. Lightning struck a Wheatland Va barn causing damage and uninsured items. Plight of W M Smithart of Pekin Va is helped by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. Trials show it to be a successful cough, throat and lung remedy, with 50c and 1.00 bottles and a trial size offered.
Wyndham Walden, respected Virginian breeder of thoroughbreds at Bowling Brook near Middleburg, died at 7 yesterday morning after pneumonia. He built a 1,400 acre racing operation, helped found the Maryland Jockey Club, and mentored many in Middleburg. He leaves a widow, two sons William W. and Robert J., and daughter Mrs. Fred Littlefield. funeral will be held tomorrow at the Methodist Episcopal Church cemetery in Middleburg.
The Belles Lettres Literary Society of Boys' High School held a regular meeting with officer inaugurations led by President F B Sappington Jr and new officers Jay W Tome William Delaplaine Raymond Kidd Roy Stockman Albert Holtz and Lewis Woodward followed by a program of readings debates and essays. The Juvenile Literary Society met at North Market Street School led by President W K Ramsburg with readings recitations essays debates concluding with a 3 to 1 vote against the affirmative side and plans to meet again May 4.
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