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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1904
Page
3
Notice asks readers to promptly report to The News any irregularity in receiving newspapers, urging quick notification to ensure continuous delivery and accurate records.
Purely personal notes list residents and visitors: Olingan, Ruiter, Tiffany, Staley, Nicodemus, Greens, Birely, Compher, McLaughlan, Keefer, Krepps, Ingle, Evans, Hay, Rogers, Gibtinger, Rice, Darby funeral in Martinsburg, pastors Biggs and Gillum depart for Pacific Coast trip, Miss Helen Outshall becomes a stenographer for D C Winebrewer & Son.
A compact column blends jokes and social observations about budgeting and daily life. It highlights playful dialogue on money management, domestic humor about unrequited love, philanthropy framed by dinner and harmony, vegetarian trends in response to meat markets, and a reminder that merchants must advertise to sustain business.
George H. Koogle, 20, faces burglary and assault charges after testimony at a Myeraville hearing. George W. Bittle described a June and August break in, identified a loaded gun, and said the burglar wore a dark hat and clothing. Bittle pointed to Koogle as the man seen near the store, though face recognition was limited. evidence included broken jewelry and tools found at the scene. The hearing adjourned to Flook and Gaver's hall for further proceedings.
A frame tenant house on Hiram Ramsburg’s farm south of Middletown, occupied by Miss Fannie M. Grool, burned between 1 and 2 am, starting in the attic with accidental theories. Furniture on the lower floor was saved before the house burned. Fire caused a loss partly covered by $300 insurance from Granger Fire Insurance Co. of Middletown.
Miss Mary De. B. Simmons of near Adamstown hosts a three day house party at her parents residence. Attending are Miss Mercer of Point of Rocks Miss Johnson of Walkersville Miss M. & Dil of this city and Miss Freaney of Baltimore.
Mr. 0. M. de Garmendia of the Tosos- Tora Stock Farm will conduct a public sale of standard bred horses at the Frederick Fair grounds on Monday August 29 commencing at 12 o'clock. Beer advertisement in another column. A News advertisement pays.
Thieves blew open the Mt Airy postoffice stored by Dr Walter Rudy between 1 and 3 am, taking about 8300 in postage stamps and several dollars in currency. The robbers accessed the room via the cellar and used nitroglycerine loaded tools from B and O RR sheds. insurance policies and old claims were stolen. No leads yet. the incident is treated as professional crook work.
Robert Palmer and Rash Lee, both colored, arrested Saturday for beating and disorderly conduct. Palmer fined 20 with 80 days jail in default. Lee fined 10 with 30 days in default. Mary Brown, a drunken woman, arrested for disorderly conduct, fought Officer King and was fined 20 and 30 days. Ernest Johnson arrested for disorderly conduct, hearing set by Justice Wood for Sunday at 7 o'clock.
Residents report fear near the old No vitiate site as new houses near completion. Pedestrians recall eerie sounds and claim the alley is haunted as they hurry past in twilight. One passerby jokes about spooks while others mistake their way home.
The passage notes rain on Visitation day and Saint Swithin's, then dog days bringing rain and hail. It describes July's pattern with August-like heat, damp mornings, and widespread vegetation impact from excess dampness and crop damage after recent showers. A sultry day follows a morning storm.
The Frederick post office lists advertised letters dated Saturday August 6 1904. To claim letters applicants must request the advertised letters. Remaining names include Hartley Hebron George Nelson Roy Snyder Miss Annie Devilbiss Miss Blanch Keworthy Miss Blanch Green Miss Johnstone Mrs Mary A Keller Mrs G Middleton Mrs Margret A Walker Mrs Olara Zigelar.
The ninth annual session of the State Camp of Maryland Patriotic Order Sons of America convenes at Rock Hall Kent County tomorrow at 10 o'clock. State Assistant Secretary Jacob L. Engelbrecht District President George T. M. Shuffier and Delegates Edward M. Kader Henry E. Cramer of Camp No 17 attend to lead sessions.
A collage of church listings notes Sunday services across Oyder's Grove Johnarlie and nearby parishes. Highlights include Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical Reformed, St John’s Catholic, United Brethren, All Saints, Hobleyville, Trinity M B South, Evangelical Lutheran, Grace Reformed, and noted sermons on visions, gospel power, duty and privilege, and a harvest home service upcoming. Attendance and special programs include Sunday schools, Epworth League, and a brass cross unveiling at Evangelical Lutheran church.
Edward F. Haller of East Third Street and Miss Isa Marie Stoner daughter of Mrs. John Stoner of Washington D C were married August 3 at Rev Dr James Crow’s Philadelphia residence. After Atlantic City visits the couple returned to Washington where they stayed at Mrs Haller’s home before heading home after September 1. Haller is a Camp Schley Inn Company member and part of the Thomas Haller firm. Miss Stoner is noted as a well known Washington native.
Mr William B Price organized a Price Fire Proofing Company in Poughkeepsie New York with a $300000 capital for manufacturing fire proofing compounds. The firm will produce A B D B wood fire proofing treatments and other fire resistant materials after tests showed wood treated under Price formula resisted fire. Price is elected general manager. He formerly ran Frederick City Starch and Manufacturing Company in this city.
The August tour of the Old Town Merchants and Manufacturers' Association of Baltimore to the St. Louis World's Fair starts next Monday. About 100 people are booked, with daylight travel and a walk through Monocacy battlefield included.
Conservative estimates place yesterday's visitors to Harper's Ferry between six and seven thousand arriving by rail and on foot, the largest crowd since the war. They gathered mainly at Ordway Camp for dress parade, with the crowd peaking around five in the evening. Also noted is the illness of Mr. Keefer Toms of East Second, resting at home.
A calendar of entertainments and excursions planned for this week across Singapore Allis Inn Braddock Heights Myars ville Myaraville and Bankeystown. Dances and danazas feature Miss Ritchie's plays and the usual gatherings at Braddock Heights including two evenings. Picnics are planned by Reformed Sunday schools Manor Joseph's Catholic church Emmita borg and Lutheran groups with multiple towns hosting large community outings Saturday events highlight Braddock picnics and joint gatherings in Kemptown Walkeraville Johnsville and Braddock.
Fifteen thousand people attended Peano Grove Camp Pa yesterday as large services drew crowds at Emory Grove Camp Meeting with Bishop Luther T. Wilson delivering the morning sermon. An Epworth League convention is planned for tomorrow and Wednesday. At Summit Grove Pa yesterday a new Day Nursery feature was started by Misa Gertrude Grimm of Washington DC caring for babies while mothers attended services.
Dr. O. H. Highbarger of Hagerstown Md will be at Park Hotel Wednesday August 10 with sessions 7 to 9 pm in Room 12. Engagements for special hours on the 11th or 12th. Also notes another Myeravilla excursion Monday August 8 with fare 2 50 round trip leaving 7 30 sharp. Baltimore & Ohio Beach excursions list Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Rehoboth Beach with 56 0 round trip from Frederick valid 16 days plus stopovers Philadelphia Washington.
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