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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1905
Page
4
A fragment from an old Frederick Maryland issue includes a publisher note and adverts for the Daily News with subscription terms and mail delivery hints. It also contains assorted political commentary about the Osar and various international topics including China Britain and Russia and a remark on Portemouth negotiations.
A historical note argues peace negotiations at Portmouth may lead to a compromise between Russia and Japan aided by President Roosevelt. The piece credits Roosevelt for timely action and questions whether the outcome will reflect genuine U S influence or a diplomatic fiction to win American approval.
Witty exchanges from various papers capture small talk on privileges, trials, and social moments. Jokes range from army limits to fashion and summer guest terms, highlighting humor in everyday life and a playful look at manners and mischief.
The Springfield Republican notes Florida governor backs state life insurance activity, arguing public familiarity with private cost increases may favor a state monopoly. The piece critiques private firms and cites constitutional doubt, suggesting government expansion in insurance functions.
Poem extols a righteous man whose simple joys and honest desires shield him from vanity and fear. He views fate and fortune with calm, turning heaven into a book and wisdom into a enduring wealth. Thor ecorning all the ooree suggests reverent contemplation of life.
Wabash Railroad survey crews begin westward work from Frederick seeking a line to connect with the Western Maryland system. Engineer G. W. Farrey says the route is under study to link with the Western Maryland at an undisclosed point. The twelve to thirteen man corps moved toward Middletown after first touring Frederick and the National Pike corridor.
The column reports several obituaries including Mrs. George Way of Baltimore aged 49 who died suddenly at Broad Run. she was a Rosewood teacher and leaves a husband and three brothers plus a sister Mrs Nadine Prevost Allen. Also noted is George M. Ritchie of Point of Rocks who died at 94, a former jockey with nine great grandchildren. Thomas Claggett Dorsey of Washington dies at 10 PM. he resided in the county and leaves four brothers and four sisters. Teresa Simpson of Libertytown, 18, dies after typhoid. funeral Tuesday at 4 PM with services by Rev Fr Samuel Kavanaugh. Interments planned for Liberty and Tourmont cemeteries.
Miss Maude Simpson hosted a luncheon at Lovers Rock near Libertytown on a Wednesday evening in August. Guests included Misa Among of Baltimore and Miss Grow of Staunton Virginia, with a large group of local attendees such as James and Sidney Sappington, Dr. J. O. Sappington, Etts Groas of Staunton, Marie Weddicord, Edythe Welsh, Christine Taylor, Lillian Fink, and others from Westminster Hagerstown and Baltimore.
Miss Carolyne Viola Hopwood of Baltimore wed Dr Henry Hershey formerly of Hanover Pa. The ceremony was officiated by Rev James Wilson in Baltimore and the couple plan to reside on Park Heights Avenue. Dr Hershey will open a drug store by September 1.
The funeral for Wm G Brevi III, late of the city, who died in Washington DC, was held Saturday from the 40 B&O train. Rev GC Steck officiated. Pallbearers were Julius Lochner Harvey Harrington M Hips G Edw Myers. Interment at Mt Olivet cemetery. Thomas P Rice was the undertaker.
A local passenger train slipped past a broken rail after a boy named Echultz halted it just before disaster. Lightning struck him as he warned the oncoming engine, but he survived. the rail was welded back and the train narrowly avoided a wreck. The company plans to display the mirac ulously welded rail in Portland this summer.
Piecemeal OCR shows a transit style note listing times and locations such as Hancock, 115 Cherry Row, and Hagerstown. The garbled text includes arrival and leave cues, pool numbers, and route fragments with no coherent narrative or date.
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