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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1902
Page
4
A fragmented column discusses Wan Wear News distribution at $1 annually, labor union clashes with Senator Hanna, a potential machine power discovery, and the high value of inventor rewards. It reflects on capitalizing ideas across industries, from brick yards to steel mills, and how patent laws protect workers who improve processes.
Contemporary comment voices alarm that the trusts and J Pierpont Morgan aim to own large swaths of land and wealth, with strong emphasis on their rapid expansion. Editorials from Baltimore papers echo concern over concentration of power and its implications for society and politics.
A collage of quotes from various newspapers includes a Yonkers Statesmen line about wealth, Chicago Post dialogue on class and manners, and a Washington Star quip about a songwriter’s credibility. It sketches social talk, race for funds, and public image in a light, satirical tone.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes state and national focus on enforcing pure food laws. Arrears are pursued for adulterated foods while oleomargarine tax questions hinge on whether palm oil substitutes meet law. Professor John Marshall testifies on boric acid safety as debates over import bans and the intent of oleomargarine law continue.
August scenes describe a drowsy stream and a silent orchard with summer scents fading into autumn. Poem lines by Drax Bowers paint a wistful summer memory as crickets lament the passing season. The second piece by Thomas F. Porren, printed in Boston Globe, contemplates humility, obscurity, and the idea that earth ultimately claims all.
A Panama Colombia doctor reports a young lady nearly dying from osteoarthritis and fever improved after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Her parents feared she would die, but within hours she improved and was on her feet within three days. Sold by L. Pearre and A. I. Pearre with a worldwide reputation for this remedy.
Local notices list Mr David O Thernay and Mr Harry D Young of Washington visiting here Miss M Imogen Dorsey and Miss Lynn Metcalfe from Baltimore visiting relatives and guests travel between Baltimore Frederick and Washington many returns and arrivals from Richmond New York and Europe including Mrs Luther Snyder Mrs A A Lough and families visiting relatives in Dixon Hagerstown and Catonsville with several itineraries and short trips noted through East Patrick and West Third streets lasting a few weeks.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mehrle Austin Young at his parents’ home on North Market Street with Rev. M. L. Beard officiating. Pallbearers were cousins of the deceased, and interment was in Lutheran cemetery at Middletown. Also held was the funeral of Thomas M. Markell from his South Market Street residence, with Rev. Dixon and Rev. McMeen officiating. Mt. Olivet Cemetery Company directors attended, and interment followed at Mt. Olivet. An incident at St John’s Catholic church damaged its clock when a wire broke and a 1000-pound weight dropped, damaging cog wheels. Troop A Maryland National Guard camped at Frederick fairgrounds en route to Capon Springs, Va., and later moved on to Brunswick.
The death of Judge David W. Sloan of the Fourth Judicial District prompts rumors that Ferdinand Williams will be called by the Governor to serve until next year’s general election, with Williams named as a likely Democratic candidate. Republicans may nominate Robert R. Bonhannon, George A. Lee, or Benjamin A. Richmond, though Richmond may abstain due to his practice. Colonel Pearre may prefer Don Breese. Sloan belonged to multiple Masonic bodies and other fraternal orders, chaired the Second National Bank of Cumberland, and had interests in Austen and Newbury Coal and Coke. He married Mary I. Good in 1872 and left four children. In a separate note, J H Plogge of Longwoods describes a crow-deterrence method using cornucopia-shaped, adhesive funnels that trap crows and deter them after an initial bewildering experience.
About 8000 people gathered at Linwood Camp near Pipe Creek Station on the Western Maryland Railroad. The event was mostly social, with under 30 percent attending grove services. Morning praise and prayer, a sermon by a prominent Church of God minister, afternoon children's service, and evening social and preaching. The Church of God dissociated itself years ago over refreshment traffic, which yesterday centered on ice cream and cheaper drinks. Fines have been levied on the meeting's promoter in past years.
A Frederick Maryland letter argues that lead and oil paints fade in about three years. It promotes using Devos lead and zinc and claims machines better mix paints. The note lists suppliers and related farm products including oil, lime, potatoes, and peas with local merchants.
On Thursday at 9 oclock a m in 1902 a list of personal property will be offered including 6 head of good work horses and a team of cattle. The ad emphasizes top quality and county standing, indicating a local sale.
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