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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
5
Fragmentary text from an OCR page mentions Hotel Grill and city references with likely place names. The legible parts do not form a coherent event or notice to summarize. No clear persons, dates, or actions are identifiable for a proper summary.
Pleasant paragraphs list residents and visitors in Washington and surrounding towns. Miriam Morgan and Catharine Paton are mentioned, with others like Mrs A H Harrington, Joanna Best, O Carty, Roger Botter, Beyer A South Marker, Mrs A W Nicodemus Sr, Mme Wade Hadley, Moille Battgis, Aunnia Lipps, Lewis A Bios Jr, Samuel Wagner, Lewis Cramp, Mrs W T Haier, and Joseph Ballet associated with visits or stays at Emory Grove Camp, Boonsboro, and South Market Street.
In the Shepherdstown Register H L Snyder notes unusually few bass caught in the Potomac this season. Theories blame carp predation on bass spawn or bass gorging on locusts, while others suggest spring floods pushed bass below the Great Falls. He concludes bass numbers are down from many years.
Peter Detrick, about six years old, an employee at Mt. Olivet cemetery, was paralysed this morning while handling guns at the cemetery. He was taken home as Dr. Maynard was summoned. The entire right side was affected.
Snake hunter Herbert Kreb reports catching three large spikes in Ba- Kex Valley while attempting a trek to Seger Loaf mountains for a bigger catch. He set out this morning hoping for a substantial haul.
Parish notices describe hours for services at Sobleysville Mission and multiple churches in Woodsboro and surrounding areas. Harvest home service led by Rev D J Wolf at St John s Reformed, plus vesper, Sunday school times, and notes on absent pastors and no services at several churches including M E and Presbyterian. Also mentions a Hendricks camp meeting by Free Methodists with Wesleyan faith notes and gender roles in ministry.
The weather bureau reports a cooler summer with unusually few hot waves. Jane and July resemble early autumn more than peak summer, with September and August feeling like October. A late hot spell could still arrive, but post mid August heat waves are rare.
Work on scaffolding at Blue Mountain and Ostoctin Farnere in Me shaniostown district is rapidly progressing. Contractors Woddle say they will be ready in time for the opening of school in September.
May Meke Changez and Semes de B Wallech of Olaries county rural free delivery route inspector look over Frederick county routes with aim to make three changes to perfect the system. Wailbach says most residents are perplexed by the new mail delivery setup.
Market quotes from Eastern Milling and Export Company show corn at 285 per barrel and shelled corn at 57 cents per bushel. Wheat futures quoted at 67 and steamer at 4 dollars per bushel. The firm bids for new wheat at 19 to 618 per ton.
Mrs Amelia Kaufman Creeley a renowned contralto from Frederick County died suddenly in California. She was celebrated for her rich tone and artistry, linked to the nation through family lineage from the Revolution. Educated at Georgetown Seminary Miss Englishs, she compared to Alboni and known for moving audiences with melodic voice.
Pallbearers from Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias led the service for the deceased with Red Men and United Workmen represented by delegation. Interment occurred at Olivat cemetery. Knights of Pythias in charge, funeral director W. H. Etchison. A separate note recalls a delayed wedding due to mail and haberdashery delivery, ending with a prompt shirt and collar shipment.
Judgment for plaintiff Elias E. DeLashmutt against Mary Bowles administrator of Edward Bowls deceased, removed from Frederick county. Suit for fertilizers sold. amount awarded $253.50 after initial claim of $302.20. Attorneys listed: P MacGill, Rohrback for defendant. C C Keedy urged admission of Rohrback, Livya T. MacGill Jr., and Chas P Levy to practice.
A largely attended Republican county central committee meeting convened in the grand jury room of the Court House at 11 this morning. Arthur D. Willard was re elected chairman Wm 8 Hinks was chosen vice chairman George R Dannis Sr elected secretary to succeed Roger Motter resigned Harry E Chaplines was re elected treasurer and Harry Hefanver was again assistant secretary Registration matters were discussed.
A vicious ram on the term of Jacob Young of D four miles southwest of Middletown attacked Mr Young his wife and daughter in law Meira J Young on several occasions during the past few days. Young was knocked down and his leg broken and his daughter in law was seriously injured.
Aza Broken, son of Mr. Win A Haller of East Patrick street, and his brother Roger Maller, fell yesterday afternoon breaking his left arm near the elbow. Dr Bafosi attended and reduced the fracture.
A compact notice from P. L., Hargett & Co announces products including lead and zinc paint wear items and related materials. The short item references Devoe brands and a trio of items, tied to consumer sale and trade.
Department official says Frederick will gain an additional mail carrier likely on September 1 after repeated applications and inspections. With five carriers, city delivery will be reorganized to provide four business deliveries and three general deliveries daily, though eight hour limits complicate scheduling. The final appointment decision rests pending.
A carload of New Fall Merchandise blocks the Model's door as Greek teams collide with Pitt in the old and new match. The result favors the latter, with shoppers facing an uneasy admission as items must move to let in new goods.
Disjointed clipping reports arrests in an assault and a perjury case with Sheriff’s warrants and hearings in Middletown. The piece shifts to a wholesale sale of fabrics, advertising yardage at reduced prices and inviting buyers to shop August bargains and new stock arrivals.
The fragmentary note presents a name and directive urging continuation from this point. It lacks clear actions, places, dates, or events to anchor a full news summary.
John Byler and Henry Brest were brought before Judge in the afternoon on a writ of habeas corpus issued by their counsel Joseph W. Neidig. Also appears an unrelated advertisement offering half price goods including silks, ribbons, and table linens at a store, urging immediate purchase.
A long mixed-page notice lists events in Frederick, August 1902 including a Grand Christian Endeavor gathering with officers, music, and transportation to Middletown for a round trip price of 15 cents. Also announced are a Women’s Auxiliary meeting, a Frederick College notice, various local ads, a progressive party at Junior Hall for St John’s church, a Forest Grove Sunday school picnic, an excursion to Washington and Baltimore by the B&O, and memorial verses for Mrs. Sarah Patman.
10 dozen extra argo heavy Turkish Towels offered by RODOOK Co at 180 ench, valued at 25c each. GED.
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