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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
5
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The report notes bustling market gossip about bargains on fruit and vegetables, with Mary Jane and a companion examining crates of plums and broad talk of prices. It lists abundant staples, including apples, berries, melons, peaches, plums, pears, and a wide range of vegetables. prices are given in detail for poultry, citrus, melons, fish, beef, and miscellaneous goods, ending with a note on a tax scare.
Hagermown Lodge of Elks sells bonds totaling 30 000 to finance a new hall. Five year bonds at 5 percent secured by a mortgage on the building. Denominations include 500 and 1000. In addition the lodge has raised 7 000 and expects 5 000 more for land.
Frederick county Democratic gathering in Junior Hall applauded Governor John Walter Smith’s administration and backed General L. Victor Baughman’s nomination for Maryland governor. Delegates elected for Rockville and Baltimore conventions, with committees named and a pledge to uphold Democratic principles.
Alfred H. B. Smith was named general manager of the New York and Hudson River Railroad at age thirty nine after rising from a messenger boy twenty five years earlier. Born as the youngest of five, he began in Cleveland with the Lakeshore Railroad and spent two years delivering messages for officials before climbing to the top.
A man rose from laborer wages of 1.60 a day to become foreman then brakeman conductor telegraph operator and train despatcher later serving as division superintendent and general superintendent of the New York Central under Witham Brown. After the 1902 Park Avenue tunnel disaster President Newman chose Brown to oversee operations, and he has since manned nearly the entire road with Smith as his aide.
Mrs Isaac Wineberg of Leixington Virginia visits relatives in this city. Dr Frank G Johnson of Washington spends yesterday here. Clarence Porter of Baltimore returns home after a brief visit. Mayor Lowia H Monéely visiting family in Washington. Charles Norrie visiting cousin Mrs Wachter near this city. Miss Agnes Krise of Baltimore vacationing at home here. Clyde B Wolkert of Philadelphia visiting friends. Miss Elizabeth Diete of Baltimore visiting Miss Ade Renner who has returned home. George Albert Ries of Rice Haller vacationing with parents in Baltimore. Mamie Virts of this city visiting Miss Gertis Burdette of Kemptown. Mr and Mrs D C White of Washington after visit return home. Mr and Mrs P E Long at Blue Mountain House return home. Mrs Clare Haller and daughter Nellys of Washington visiting the Haller family. Miss Katharine Neibick of Baltimore visiting cousin Miss Ada Renner. Miss M Elizabeth Thomas returns home to Ellicott City after weeks with friends. Miss Lora Farn ey returns home after weeks in Rochester Niagara Buffalo and other places. Mr Samuel E Homer remotes his family and household to York Pennsylvania to reside.
A Market Street resident between Gerich and Patrick streets warns of flood risk during sewer construction. He urges the contractor to keep gutters clear and leave adequate space for water to pass, fearing heavy and even light rains could flood cellars on the block.
Barry Whitter of Adamstown was arrested by Deputy Shaw for larceny of 90 dollars from John W. White at Point of, brought before Justice Eckstein and released on 100 dollars bond for a hearing at 3 pm this afternoon.
Charles B Font conducted an auction at the Court House door for William D Baker as administrator of Daniel Baker, offering a 207 acre farm in Bakers Valley. David A Baker purchased the farm at 21 dollars per acre and then secured the dwelling house and lot for 212 dollars.
Religious items and notices list sermons and services across multiple churches and towns. Revivals, quarterly meetings, and church picnics are announced with dates and venues including Grace Episcopal Chapel Brunswick, Trinity M E Church South Morton, German Baptist, Locust Valley Church of God, and several others. Bankrupt petition against Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company noted.
Community notices advertise a lawn fete at St Johns Reformed Sunday School Backeystown on August 8th with music, food and attractions at the school yard. Also promoted are excursions to Myersin, Oley, and Washington Baltimore with low rail rates and special trains from Frederick, Laurel and Washington Junction for August 1903 events and Montgomery County Fair plans.
Improvements are underway at the Woman's College including a new pipe organ being manufactured in Chicago to be installed on the stage of College Hall. The Conservatory of Music gains fresh paint and woodwork. President Apple withdraws to West Hall residence, vacated rooms are repurposed, and dining room enhancements add a butler’s pantry and conveniences. Enrollment looks strong with expectations to fill board capacity.
Transferred to Illinois to serve as directress at the newly established Academy of the Visitation in Evanston. Sister Paula Dann, a native of Martinsburg West Virginia, entered the convent in 1865 and has long taught in general branches. Her move is a loss to the local community but a noted honor for Evanston.
Local notices report an August 10 excursion to Myershire with a stop in Middletown and a round trip fare of 25 cents. Tickets are on sale tonight at Shipley and Bopat's Biogxour and Grove City Hotel Grill and serves chicken corn soup and cake offerings.
Mary Vincent age 11 months daughter of W. T. and Matads Vincent died at Gaithersburg Maryland on August 1. Funeral arrangements are pending local notice follows.
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