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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
3
The News asks readers to report promptly any irregularity in receipt of papers to ensure timely delivery and accurate service. The notice seeks cooperation from subscribers to file reports with correct details for prompt resolution.
Purely personal items list residents and guests in Frederick and nearby towns. Names include Mr. G Mantz Besant, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. Esttie Barck, Miss Susie Ecpley, Mr. Otto Konner, Miss Gladys Brady, and others visiting or returning. Includes pilgrimages to Notre Dame Academy and social calls at several addresses, plus a missionary return from Columbia after seven years.
The Social World section describes a lively surprise party hosted by Mrs. Charlee Picking and Mountain View boarders with Mr Emory Oram performing musical selections and a bountiful repast. A separate euchre party on East Church Street honored Grace Alder of Baltimore, with Grace Neidig and Louise Brinker winning prizes and a dance to follow. Illnesses are listed, including Miss Jennie Bowls recovering at home, Elisabeth Barrick, Stanley Jones, Rey Cline, Lydia Jennings, and Prof. W H Murphy under medical care.
Preparations to secure options for the Hagerstown to Boonsboro linkage proceed as interests seek rights of way across Washington and Frederick counties. The project would connect Hagerstown and Myereville Catootin lines via a seven to eight mile summit route, with costs high and population sparsity in parts. Success depends on favorable action by Hagerstown Mayor and Council and county commissioners, plus landowner rights for cross county roads.
Yesterday morning John Henry Bullock a Delaware farmer living near Caroline county was tricked by two bunco artists claiming Dover as home. He was persuaded to carry 18 one hundred dollar bills to meet a man who vanished with a bag of poker chips after a planned return. Police pursued but no arrests reported. the incident echoes a prior robbery of a neighboring farmer James Portar years ago.
The fourth regular ball of the season was held at Linganore Hills Inn with a varied dance program. Frederick orchestra provided lively music. guests enjoyed till midnight despite earlier rain. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Maxey, Hunt, Callihan, Thiele and Hodges, many ladies and gentlemen from Frederick, Baltimore, Champaign, and other areas.
Mrs Charles Cabe of Valley View Cottage with two children left for a short visit to West Point returning Monday. Despite bad weather Valley View youths enjoyed ping pong cards and miniature bowling. Misses Hath Morvite and Esther Osbe, lively babies, added charm as plans and amusements continued. Methodist Sunday School Picnic drew a large crowd at Brad dock Heights with children and adults exploring woods despite the damp conditions.
Special dispatch reports Wallace Brothers Circe trains wrecked at Dougano Micn. Nineteen persons killed and thirty badly injured. Principal Oscar Fogle of Woolsboro appointed Middletown High School principal to replace B H Murphy who moved to Delaware. Middletown taxpayers to decide on town hall at Tuesday meeting.
The fourth and final event of a delightful readings series yesterday featured Miss Marlo Diehl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Row in Clarke Pisce Frederick. Her clear voice and engaging presence drew an attentive audience as she presented varied selections and songs, including child stories for young listeners. Plan is to stage another series in the future.
Republican leader signals no nominations for Clerk of the Circuit Court and Register of Wills in Washington County. Democrats renominate incumbents George B. Orchard and Thomas E. Hillard, popular since 1878. McComas wing to field House candidates. Batts opposition to Newcomer for State Senator. Potatoes lead crops, Europe consumes most. U S leads meat consumption. Belgium high tobacco. UK beer top per capita.
Yesterday during dig week at Camp Rest near Backeystown bridge the ladies shared in entertainments. Notable attendees included Mrs John Wilson and family Mrs Sas Tesilly Berke G Cxist Albaugh Morgan and Mr and Mrs Shafer and their children. Camp members demonstrated piscatorial prowess catching 25 bass. Dr Frank Hoffmeier son of the late Rev Z Franklin Hoffmeier will locate in Hagerstown to practice medicine with his mother and sisters accompanying him.
The Mountain City Mis lists today market quotes for corn and oats with errors. Prices show corn at 7.75 per bushel was corrected. hay at 18 dollars per ton. wheat at 75 per bushel.
The third annual farmers picnic and tournament drew about 5000 people to Wildwood Park in Mount Airy despite threatening weather. Exhibits featured agricultural implements. Oscar M Bporrier & Ben praised. Hon. Edwin Warfield spoke urging farmers to invest in land and stay on the farm. Professor Yeager noted changes in the region. Warfield attracted large crowds and cordial support from attendees.
Surveyor Hatton submits plans for Market Street work as board approves advertisement for bids to separate and grade the block from All Saints to Patrick Street. Curb alignment aims to keep pavements at or near curb. special crossing near United Engine House. South Market sewer to be 3 ft 6 in diameter with differing depths and a manhole planned near the bridge. Action on paying for Market Street section between Church and Patrick deferred.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad prepares a 150 ton locomotive believed to be the largest on any Eastern road. It is an articulated engine with five driving wheels per side and steam pressure of 235 pounds per square inch.
Charles O Waters t rastes will auction near Creagerstown a 100 acre farm with a good dwelling. Charles B Foat auctioneer will sell at Court House door tomorrow morning 231 acres near Junction with a dwelling. Also two land sites with shops adjoining the above property.
Work on the sewer on South Market Street is slowed by a large rock in the bed of the sewer at Patrick Street. Efforts were made today to remove it and additional measures will be necessary to proceed.
TaxPayer argues the Board must follow the Maryland law and fund street paving when property holders petition. He questions the Board’s practices, warns against extra levies, and urges paving from Fairick Street to Charchetrest, noting property owners offered to pay two years of interest. He challenges the Board and Legislature over who governs the city.
A large automobile arrived in the city yesterday from St. Louis by railroad. Col Calvin B. Nutt, a local resident, is noted as the recipient. Also mentioned are painters under Mr Mabil Moberly who finished repating the residence of Mr George A Gilbert, West Patrick a trees.
A mixed local page advertises free gates at Athletic Park with a Danton act, racing by Boyd Brothers, and evening events from 3 PM to midnight. It lists a Sabbath School picnic August 8 near Forest Grove, a piano sale at Frederick, and a St John’s fete August 8. Republican meeting August 7 discusses nominating a chief judge. An experienced university teacher offers lessons in various crafts and hats. Excursion to Washington Baltimore by train on August 9 costs one dollar to Washington and 1.25 to Baltimore.
The Braddock Union picnic is planned for tomorrow at Braddock Springs woods. Walkersville Canton picnic will take place tomorrow at Ratreat woods. Additional picnics are scheduled for tomorrow in Central Pleasant Hill Forest Grove and by Arthur Post G A R at Emmi teburg.
Dr. William G. McComas and Miss Mary E. Stauffer were married in St Louis Missouri on April 27 1908. The ceremony was conducted at Second church of this city by Pastor Z. W. Boya.
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