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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1904
Page
3
Subscribers are urged to report any irregularity in receipt of papers to The News promptly. The notice emphasizes timely reporting to ensure uninterrupted service and proper distribution.
The Weekly News will be a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with full news and features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county as an advertising medium. Copy for new Tar Wrexiy News ads due by 5 p.m. Wednesday. changes by 1 p.m. that day.
A string of social notes lists residents moving homes and visiting relatives and friends in Baltimore Washington Braddock Heights Willow Glen and nearby towns. Names include Mr. Charles Keefer Miss Ruth Kline Miss Allie Geisinger Mr Otto Renner Miss Edna Lamu Miss Katharine Wiener and many more with destinations such as East Patrick Street Harmony Grove and Clarke Place. Several families return from visits in Montgomery County Unionville and Philadelphia and Willow Glen hosts new arrivals from Baltimore Pittsburg New York and Philadelphia.
Special dispatch reports General Kuroki defeating Russian forces in two separate actions after two days of fighting. Aug. 2. The conflicts unfolded in quick succession. The report notes Japanese general Kuroki led forces to victory in both engagements against Russian troops.
St. PetersburG August 2 The report of the capture of Simoucheng by General Oka has been confirmed by dispatches received by The News. The confirmation follows earlier speculative notices about the battle and the strategic significance of the town in the region.
Special Dispatch reports Mrs. Nelson A. Miles died this morning at West Point New York. The Morning News note asks readers to say they saw it in the News.
J H Enright succeeds R C Congdon as manager of the Frederick Gas and Electric Company arriving from Washington Indiana. Enright will assume duties immediately. Congdon has led the plant for about 18 months, oversaw water gas apparatus and new mains, and the business rose at least 125 percent with 230 new gas stoves installed. He will stay in Frederick to assist Enright before leaving later this week.
Mrs P L Hiteshew dies at 65 at home on South Market of heart neuralgia. Widow of Dapt. P L Hiteshew, House of Delegates member, survived by two children and a brother. Funeral Thursday at 10 at the house, burial in Olivet cemetery. Also reports infant deaths at Walkersville Beaver Dam and Delia with local funeral details and clergy.
The Buster Brown team defeated the Rosebuds 19 to 1 last evening highlighted by G Foyt with nine strike outs and Rob Shipley making a running catch. Arcades and Elites meet at Athletic Park at 6 15 with Brust, Bennett and Keefer, Dresger handling batteries.
An expert examined ore on the Jacob R. Crouse farm near Emmitsburg in Adams county. The ore is said to yield $125 per day with ten men at work. Crouse plans forming a company with $8,000 capital to buy machinery including a washer and cleaner and start operations at once.
Joseph E. Chew of Brunswick formerly of Frederick received a letter from Judge Alton Parker thanking him for a favor dated the 23d. The Democratic candidate for President says he appreciates the gesture and Chew, called Jos, will go on the stump for Parker.
Justice Reitzell of Clear Spring presides over theft case involving John Nail accused of stealing Miss Minnis Cunningham’s wedding trousseau. Nail says he bought the garments and jewelry for Cunningham and that she jilted him. he contends he was engaged to marry her.
A severe leg ulcer on J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois resisted four years of medical care until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it. Also effective for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents at Clinton Main's Drug Store.
Daily market notes show corn prices at 3.75 dollars per bushel shelled 65 with 100 cents to the dollar. No 4 red steamer listed at 75 per bushel with rejected at 66 per bushel. Cate price noted at 65 cents per bushel.
Notes detail Sunday services and a talk by Mr. A Fearhake, with a round of stormy weather near Adamstown. Transients and new arrivals at Waringdale Washington and Brightside are listed, including Rev Dr Eschbach and Mrs Dixon. Also mentions a watermelon party at Catalpin and Governor Warfield’s stance on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal funds ahead of the Board of Public Works meeting.
An overheated stovepipe caused a blaze that destroyed Howard Close's house in Closetown near Weatminater, Carroll County, with $700 building loss and $200 in uninsured household contents. Insurance totaled $680 plus a $500 policy, while two barns on William Walsh's farm burned Saturday night, losing hay, wheat, and tenant Jacob Troyer's contents. Total damages near $1,000 with indications of arson.
A Lancaster New Hampshire man praises Electric Bitters for chronic indigestion and nervous liability, stating the remedy helped him and kept his wife in excellent health for years. The testimonial claims strong benefits for female troubles and overall vitality, with a 50 cent price and a satisfaction guarantee from Clinton KE Main, Drugist.
Melbourne Florida resident H Hagging credits Dr King's New Discovery for saving his life after a doctor said consumption was incurable. He reports rapid recovery and urges others to try the remedy. Clinton E Matin, the local druggist, guarantees it for throat and lung diseases with trial bottles free.
Mayor L S Harmon Democrat was reelected in Brunswick yesterday after a dynamic two year business program and strong push for licenses at the recent Legislature. Patrick Lyons from the First ward and E E Evans from the Second ward were elected unopposed. Gardner defeated Kidwell in the Third ward by 79 votes.
Near Mont Alto Pennsylvania George Peters family welcomes the smallest twins yet in the area. A boy and girl born Thursday night tip the scales at four pounds combined. The boy weighs about one pound, the girl around three pounds. Both are sturdy looking and healthy despite their tiny size. The father is a tall laborer described as six feet.
A group of young people from Middle Town departed Frederick this morning for a 10 day camp near Lander on the Potomac river. Party members include Annie Keller Viola Kefauver Edith Kefauver Edna Lighter Keefer Delander Homer Tirsh Thomas Dobientz Prof. O M Fogle Dr N E Kafauver and Mr and Mrs A A Lamar.
Cumberland city council last night fixed the tax rate at 90 cents per $100, same as last year. The property base stands at $9,311,575, up $251,765 from last year. Approximate revenues for the year total $158,201.17, with $28,000 for interest on bonded debt and $110,604.17 for general purposes.
A faded paragraph promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills offered by Clinton E. Main druggist. It claims the pills gently stimulate lazy organs to improve digestion and prevent constipation, contrasting two characters with different appearances and health.
About 160 men gathered at Charles Town West Virginia to demand surrender of a Black prisoner Williams charged with assault on Miss Sacra Knode. A committee tried to gain entry, was arrested and fined, then the crowd was locked inside the jail. The plan failed as guards held them for trial.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip excursions to Niagara Falls for 11.05 from Frederick on select dates in 1904. Tickets valid ten days, with side trips to Toronto and Thousand Islands options, stopovers at Buffalo and Rochester, and daylight views of Susquehanna and Lehigh Valleys.
The page fragment notes August timing for a picnic mouth galore and reports Officer Simpson directing bricklayers to repair crossings at West Second and Market streets. It also references Governor Warfield’s stance on marriage by age twenty six and includes aphorisms about poverty and advertising guidance for selling goods via Tue Daily and WEEKLY News.
Richard Wineberry, colored, was arrested yesterday by Officer Brengle on West Sixth Street for being drunk and disorderly. A Justice Wood fined him 250, or else he would serve Aftean days in jail.
The ninth annual State Camp of Maryland Patriotic Order Bons of America meets at Rock Hall August 9 for two days. Delegates depart Baltimore by steamer Monday at 2 30 pm. About 140 officers and delegates attend with 4000 total members across 61 camps. State officers include President William James Heap and others, with cretion of nine lesser posts Tuesday afternoon. National officials F E Steel and William B Valliant expected, along with Edward A Doan.
Miss Margaret Marsh entertained friends at her parents’ Cours street residence last evening. A large group of young people attended. Music was provided and games were played with refreshments served later in the evening.
The Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting this week. About 76 was granted in special appropriations to road supervisors. Frank Batts was awarded the contract to lay masonry for the new bridge over Broad Run creek near Arnolda.
John D. Hendrickson purchased from the executors of the late Judge John A. Lynch the residence on West Second Street. The price was 3500 dollars. He plans to improve the property and occupy it with his family.
Miss Bessie V Ruankles and Mr Daffy M Runkles of Monrovia wed by Elder P D Fabrney at his East Church street residence on July 27. Cutting Teeth at 93, Miss Bridget Riehl of Doylestown Pa pauses 93rd birthday while showing five new molars. health described as excellent.
Braddock Heights hosts regular Tuesday dance with multiple departure times from the square. Frederick College announces boys' opening date for September 20 1904 and calls for state scholarship applicants to notify early. Popular Seashore Excursions advertise round trips from Frederick to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City and Rehoboth Beach with multiple 1904 dates and 5 50 fare. Stopovers allowed in Philadelphia and Washington. pamphlet available from ticket agent. Turn It Into Cash ad promotes cash for unwanted items via Tax News.
A movement seeks a gathering of R F D carriers in this city in August to organize. The event will likely take place in the post office at p. m. The notice implies a broad reach of Tac News Want Ads for employers, job seekers, buyers, sellers, and finders.
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