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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1904
Page
3
The Democratic State Convention in Lincoln Nebraska on August 11 endorsed George W. Berg a Populist for governor. The platform also strongly backs Alton B Parker for president of the United States.
Special dispatch from Taz News reports Admiral Togo states the Russian fleet has been forced back into Port Arthur, signaling a Japanese naval success in the conflict.
Rev. Geo W Snyder from Boonsboro preached at 3 p m. picnics planned for August 13 at W E Mercer's Grove with Yellow Springe and Middletown bands. Ios Cream Festival drew crowds. another on August 20. Missionary Society to hold public meeting August 15 at 7:30. Local visits include the Summers and Harrison families. hospital progress noted with wing expansion and admissions. Market quotes for corn and oats listed.
18 year old Guy Nuez accidentally fires a 32 caliber cat rifle at Sheridan Holbraner Jr 13 during a camping trip at Frederick Junction. The bullet enters Holbraner’s cheek and possibly brain causing grave injuries. Holbraner remains unconscious as doctors at Emergency Hospital report no hope for recovery. Nuez surrenders to the sheriff and awaits a 2 pm hearing.
A collection of short witticisms and notes on local happenings. Mentions excursions to Washington and Baltimore next Sunday and Maryland bankers meeting in Annapolis October 26 27 and 28. Also remarks on Bishop Potter stirring liquor debates.
The Social World notes a weekly dance at Linga nore Fills Inn with guests listed led by Miss Mildred Johnston and others. The Pleasure Club met at 1730 Rodock Jr venue, with officers named and refreshments served after games. A private Manor Woods dance tonight features the Frederick Select Orchestra.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs A Grant Suitely of Waynesboro Pennsylvania died August 5. The remains were brought to Libertytown on Saturday evening and buried in Fairmount cemetery with Rev O K McOsslin officiating at the grave.
Noah E. Cramer sold for Dr. George Johnson a house and lot at No 48 East Second Street Frederick to Charles F. Thomas of Buckaystown for 2500 dollars. Turn It Into Cash. You have something you do not want. Somebody does want it. Find him and get cash for it by putting an advertisement in Tax News.
The ninth annual Maryland Patriotic Order Sons of America session met in Rock Hall Kent county with 115 members from 51 camps. Prizes awarded for membership gains included a brass urn and flag stands to camps in Weast Port Balti more and Frostburg, plus a gold emblem to the top recruiter. Officers named for the afternoon include State President William James Heaps and a slate of Baltimore and Westminster officials. The next gathering will be in Westminster.
Report covers events across Maryland including a rain swept tournament at My Lady's Manor in Baltimore County and storms across Washington County Willianepors and Willianepors. Notable incidents include a 70 year old man in Anne Arundel County shooting himself, a fatal shooting near Sparrows Point, a railway lineman injured by a fall, and a forthcoming vice presidential notification ceremony for ex Senator Henry G Davia.
In a drunken quarrel at the Blue Goose Saloon David Morris shot Robert Wilson Jr. in the calf. Deputy Sheriff O J Gaver pursued Morris who was found on the mountain and arrested. Morris was committed to jail after a hearing before Justice Henry Wisner.
Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 pm for Reuban H. Flammer at his home 91 East Sixth Street conducted by Rev. B L Woolf of Trinity M E Church South. Pallbearers were J E Gittinger Adam Railing A F J Bow ard Frederick Heinlein J H Zimmerman Elroy Roelkey. Interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. A T Rice Sons were the funeral directors.
Snook Kuba James of this city lands contracts to build two high schools in Montgomery County. One is to rise at Rockville and the other at Gaithersburg, using 700000 bricks. The firm also built the Springfield Asylum at Sykesville and Rosenstock building in the city. Baseball note mentions Buster Brown vs Rouebeds at Clarke Place diamond at 6 30 this evening.
The August meeting of the County Board of School Commissioners set salary limits for first class certificates and minor assistants, adopted texts including History of Maryland and Baldwin physiology, awarded a Maryland Institute scholarship to Lois McKinsey, and announced school openings and teacher appointments across multiple towns and high schools.
Despite bad weather the Farmer's picnic at Braddock Heights drew a good crowd. A baseball game between Arcadea and Middletown was halted by heavy rain after Arcadea led 6 to 2 in the fifth. Phoebus of Arcadea made a notable long outfield catch.
Elliot H. Thomson of Washington D C will deliver a talk on the Divine Plan of the Ages at the W C P T U ball Court Street on Sunday at 3 p m The address is open to Bible readers skeptics and readers of Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society tracts No charge or collection. Charlen J Wilcoxon has a new Indigo Bird in his aviary and plans to place it in the wash house to brighten laundry days Albert W Condon wins a contest for a trip to the World’s Fair in Mt Alry hosted by E Simpson
Smoketown reports rapid progress on the Myeraville railway extension with 207 workers and a request for 100 more. A junior fire engine committee in Smoketown seeks subscriptions to fund a hose wagon and horses, abandoning plans for a combined hose and chemical wagon.
A jumble of local ads and notices includes Lumber and pottery shops on Patrick Street, optician services offering free eye exams, and mentions of Frederick College opening in 1904. Also advertised are railroad excursion prices to Washington and Baltimore and seaside trips to Atlantic City and other resorts with dates and round trip rates.
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