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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
3
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Local social notes list Mies Mae Creager visiting Washington this morning, Miss Stella Broadbaok in Hanvoer, Miss Grace Otis visiting Miss Bertha Trail, Mrs. Mary E. Cramer visiting her son in Washington, C. and others like Bernico Hargett and Mabel Kahimen also traveling to Washington. Mrs. Edward A. Green returns to Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson depart from Frederick after a California visit.
J W LeGore leads a survey party from LeGore to Gettysburg for a proposed electric railroad. Reginald Hughes of the city oversees transit while the group travels via Rocky Ridge toward Emmitsburg, aiming to reach Gettysburg by week’s end. The project may extend south to Frederick and toward Washington, with a goal to connect Washington and Gettysburg in the near future.
A letter from Prowse & Pelton of Herkimer New York argues fewer gallons of Devoe Lead and Zinc paint wear longer. It cites Mr Charles Avery who bought 51 gallons to paint five houses, his painter’s estimate used 36 gallons and 15 gallons were returned.
A special meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen will be held tomorrow night at o o'clock to consider building a sewer on Market Street to drain flooding basements. Civil engineer Hateon of Wilmington will present information and the petition signed by many citizens urges municipal action to relieve persistent health and nuisance concerns.
A dispute over parsonage location split the Myersville Lutheran charge once covering Myersville Church Hill and Wolfeville. Parsonage at Church Hill. move to Myersville rejected by Wolfeville and Church Hill congregations. Myersville votes to withdraw. no pastor since Rev. W. L. Bemsburg resigned for Shankeville. Two pastors expected for remaining congregations. Intercollegiate debate: Franklin and Marshall wins. J Albert Eyler of Thurmont on winning team. Montgomery farmers organize Goshen Farmers Club in Laytonsville area. officers named and plan to affiliate with county clubs.
Winfield Allenbaugh of Baltimore was released after four months in the House of Correction. On the 22d, Justice Teedancot Bravewick ordered release by Judge Stockbridge of Baltimore, noting a defective commitment in the charge of riding on the B and O Railroad without authority, obtained by attorney Thewite Mason.
In Kentucky April 50 the jury in the James Howard murder case, involving 66 principal defendants, announced they could not reach a verdict. A later note reported a verdict of life imprisonment for one count, amid confusion over trustee names of the local union branch, with William James and William B. Jacoee as masons and officers. A local merchants group and a man named David Eschbach were mentioned in passing.
Week's records from the Circuit and Orphans Court dated April 20 1903 cover property transfers in Frederick including deeds from Franklin B. Smith to Robert Hodge and others with amounts up to 95 000. Marriage licenses listed for six couples. Orphans Court reports include sales inventories guardianships and accounts with administrators executors guardians named and wills filed.
Ernest Sharp and attorney Arthur L. Jackson filed in Baltimore Circuit Court a bill seeking appointment of a receiver for Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company. Sharp claims $240.79 creditor status and the company owes $7,826.84 in county taxes plus $5,535.51 to Hartford & Hills on judgments. It alleges the firm is insolvent, ceased business, and defaulted on a $500,000 trust mortgage, while a prior Bardette suit is contested as invalid.
State's Attorney Worthington rushed to Myersville to probe the death of Mrs. Sarah E. Weddle on April 14 amid reports of criminal involvement. A body found in the garden and a second corpse uncovered in the house sparked investigation. Two local men suspected of involvement are under inquiry. Weddle, widow of John Weddle, left five children living with their grandfather near Sharpsburg.
Frederick Gas Company uses street lunch as advertising on East Church street. Sixteen workers are fed daily from a gas range connected to the main while work on a new main and service pipes proceeds. Large roadside cards warn that work will proceed rapidly and plenty of gas will be available for cooking and other uses during the summer.
Braddock Heights cottages prepare for summer occupancy. Catop Schley Ion, painting and sprucing the Mountain Cottage, aims for an inviting look. Gittinger cottage readied for occupants remains among the prettiest on the mountain. Thomas Myers adds a third story to his home. Melvin E. Biser paints and improves his place. Delaudere family enjoys the clean mountain air in their 20W cottage. Sigger Hill shows a fresh green coat and bright appearance. Page cottage to be occupied by J. W. Hoey and family this summer.
A powder plant near Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania owned by Pittsburgh capitalists on Piney Creek ten miles south of Hollidaysburg was wrecked by an explosion this morning. Eight workmen are reported dead as details remain scarce due to the remote site.
Local notice hints at a promotional event called Our Lach Tosight offering special deals and satisfaction, with vague references to Onur Tanch Toni and Special 7 Our Lach Tosight. Details are unreadable but imply a sales event.
Frederick County bank cashier William G. Zimmerman swears the April 14 1903 financial statement is correct to the best of his knowledge. The long balance sheet shows liabilities including capital stock surplus undivided profits and taxes paid, with totals near 2.45 million dollars and various due to other banks and trust companies. Directors J Travers Thomas L D Kefauver and James Walker certify the return.
An illustrated advertisement touts new shirt waists with sleeves pleats and pearl buttons touted as fashion leaders from 50¢ to 82 and linen fabrics in ecru or white 240 to 95e. It also promotes a new necktie and collar line, silk and linen options, croc ker y crockery tea sets and dinner sets, plus carpet and matting stock with inside prices and invitation to visit the carpet room.
Advertises imported styles in patent colt or kid shoes and Oxfords at Wineberg's with brands Clement & Ball Packard Keith's. Also lists seafood offerings from Susquehanna and Eastern Shore including oysters lobsters crabs and fish. Mentions piano sales from STIEFF and local business notices with optical services in Frederick City and home visits.
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