Purely Personal Updates From Frederick Area
Edward Lutz of Middletown is wistered at Park Hotel. Samuel R. Hogg of Baltimore is in the city for a few days. W B Catshall of Woodsboro spent the day with friends in Frederick. Mr and Mrs W H Morrow and daughter guest of Mrs W E B Dudley at Buckeystown. Elizabeth McSherry visiting Scranton Pa. Nannie Rigdon visiting York Pa and Atlantic City has returned. Lillian Licklider of Martinsburg WV visiting Miss Katherine Warner on South Street. Prof R B Rudy of Indianapolis has returned after visiting relatives in Frederick County. Myrtle Kiracofe of Chincoteague VA visiting Myrtle Rhoderick on East Fourth Street. Ethel Mae Quinn and Master Leonard Quinn returned home after visiting Mrs George O Killian. Camille Marquette of Hagerstown Junction visiting Misses Virgie Parver and Helen Krepps on East Earth Street. J Roger Grumbine of Chicago, with Marlale Field and Company, visiting relatives in Frederick and Thurmont, has returned. Dr William Mann Irvine, wife and daughter, of Mercersburg PA, are guests of Mrs James M Hood at her country residence Manchester near town. G Howard King, formerly of this city, now of Philadelphia, has acted as organist and choir master for a large Baptist church in Camden NJ during August. His organ and three manual pneumatic action. Amateur choir attendance has been 27. King was organist of Evangelist Reformed church for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lutz
Middletown
Park Hotel
Samuel R. Hogg
Baltimore
W. B. Catshall
Woodsboro
Fredick
W. H. Morrow
Ughter
W. EB. Dudley
Buckeystown
Elizabeth McSherry
Scranton
Nannie Rigdon
York
Tlantic City
Lillian Licklider
Martinsang
W. Va
Misa Kather
Warner
R. B. Rudy
Indianapolis
Frederick County
Myrtle Kiracofe
Chincoteaa6
Virginia
Myrtle Rhoderick
East Fourth Street
Ethel Mae Quinn
Onard Quinn
George O. Killian
Camille Marquette
Hagerawn Junction
Virgie Aryer
Helen Krepps
Earth Street
J. Roger Grumbine
Marale Field and Company
Chicago
Fredrick and
Thurmont
Wm. Mann Irvine
Mercersburg
James M. Hood
Manchester
G. Howard King
Philadelphia
Camden
N. J
King
Evangelist Reformed Church
Brief Bits of Local News and Quick Tidbits
A compact column notes varied items from budget tips to social trends. It mentions promia day, a boast about a new woman’s ambition, dark early mornings, and a demand for bold leadership. Also cited are insects causing damage, a fall by an aeronaut with mosquito bites, Philadelphia trees plagued by caterpillars, and a remark that advertising drives business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promia
Boonsboro Times
Sunday Religious Services and Sunday School Notes
A local church notices column lists multiple services across Middletown and nearby towns. Observances include harvest and harvest thanksgiving services, morning and evening worship, and scheduled Sunday schools with varied times. Several pastors and visiting clergy are noted, with details of sermons and congregational events.
Laws Grip Shootings At Knoxville Brings Jail Time
George W. Pittman was committed to jail by Justice John L. Jordan after allegedly shooting H C Turner in the face at a Knoxville saloon between 11 and midnight. Turner’s injuries were not yet assessed. Pittman, drinking, was said to have been struck by a barrel stave, provoking an affray during which he fired. A shotgun blast wounded Pittman in the arm and chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
George W. Pittman
John L. Jordan
Brunswick
H.C. Turner
Weverton
Turner
Proag
Pittman
Robert Webber
Frederick
Busy canning season boosts Frederick city factories
The Vredecick City Packing and Monocacy Valley Canning Co operatives run at full blast as sweet corn floods in. About 260 to 300 workers at Frederick City Packing plus 200 at Monocacy Valley handle husking and silking with thousands of cans daily. Factories push long hours, some staff staying until 3 or 4 a.m. to prevent spoilage. 180 000 cans packed in one day and 105 000 prepared overnight. Season likely four to five weeks more. earnings support the local workforce and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vredecick City Packing
Monocacy Valley Canning Companies
Bothunige Indludiring
OL Brederick
Tan
Frederick City Packings Company
Monocacy Valley Canning Company
Frederick City Company
Monocacy Valley Company
Byrop
Most Beautiful Blonde Declared by Pan-American Judges
Miss Woods of Charlottesville was crowned America’s most beautiful blonde by Pan-American Exposition judges. She is now dangerously ill with typhoid fever at her father’s country home near Beaver Dam, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Woods
America
Charlottesville
Beaver Dam
Braddock Heights Gets New Lights and Facilities
Additional street lights illuminate Braddock Heights turning the road into a gleaming line next to the cottages. A larger dancing pavilion floor and a new fountain from Braddock spring enhance the site. Water mains reach the cottages easing supply. August visitors include Mrs Ide Markey and family and ex-Mayor Chilton with several others. A first class hotel is still desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Braddock Spring
Ide Markey
Dudley Page
Wm Smith
Thomas Myers
Hall
Wm. Chilton
Adolphus Fearhake
Smith Cottage
L. E. Mullinix
Fins
Reunion of Mutes at Braddock Heights Picnic
The largest gathering of mutes since Western Maryland society began held its annual picnic at Braddock Heights on Thursday with about forty mutes and around two hundred hearing attendees including Maryland School teachers and officers. A sumptuous dinner accompanied the annual elections led by E O Wyand reelected president for the fifth time. Harry Crager, vice president. Lola Flair, second vice president. A B Showman, treasurer. G Brown, secretary. The next meeting is set for the second Thursday in August, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Western Maryland
Braddock Heights
Maryland School
E.O. Wyand
Eakle’s Mill
Harry Creager
Frederick
Misa Lola Flair
Middletown
A. B. Showman
G. Brown
Baltimore
Rural Free Delivery routes surveyed in Jackson and Catoctin
Rural Free Delivery Inspector A F George drove through Jackson and Catoctin districts this week with only half a day in Garfield left. He said residents would not want to give up the service after initial use and predicted Myersville would become a distributing office with service starting by the twentieth of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. George
Jackson
Catoctin
Garfield
Mr. George
The Schley Cane The Howison Issue Left for the Court of Reprise
The case centers on Admiral Schley and Admiral Howison with a navy court of inquiry to decide the service records and Cervera fleet location. Captain Lemly, the judge advocate general, returns as witnesses are being summoned. Funds near 8000 dollars support a home for Admiral Schley as wealthy friends plan new contributions to Miss Edna McClellan and an independent purse to defray inquiry expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Lemly
Schley
Admiral Schley
Howison
Court of Inquiry
Lamy
Judge Advocate General
Navy
Schley Court
Canada
Lem Bisbee Weir Boomer
Ucdacay
Court
Department
Admiral Cervera
Lund
Admiral Sciisy
Edna McClellan
New York City
Paris
Senator Clark
Montana
Miss McClellan
Washington
Naval Court of Inquiry
Death notices from a local paper list multiple obituaries
The page reports deaths and funerals of Emily A. Brandenburg 69 of Burkittsville and grandmother Louis Armstrong in Washington DC, plus William Schnebel aged 79 in Emmitsburg, Frank Strawsberger two months old, and John Turner of Emmitsburg. Burials planned at Mt Olivet and Union cemeteries with services by local funeral homes.
Funeral Rites for LeRoy Rhoderick at Middletown Home
The funeral for LeRoy Lewis Rhoderick son of Mr G Rhoderick of Middletown was held at the family residence with Rev M L Beard of the Lutheran church officiating and Rev J W Pontius assisting. Pallbearers included Dr A A Lamar Russell Young McClure H Haupt E Hague Alexander Homer and Ola Pink. Interment followed in Lathsran cemetery with floral tributes from friends. A second service for Mrs Ron Le Dorsey colored woman was held at Quynn's chapel with Rev O H Murray and Rev Townse presiding and the Mothers, African Female Beneficial Society, in full regalia attending. Interment was at Greensmount cemetery. Funeral directors were A T Rica & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Lewis Rhoderick
G. ©. Rhoderick
Middletown
M. L. Beard
Lutheran Church
J. W. Pontius
Reformed Church
John L Routzahna
W.W. Doub
O. E. Ifert
James E. Daub
Townse
African Female Beneficial Society
Mothers
Luther Digins
Chas. H. Carroll
Henry Adams
Charles Goins
Henry Coats
Vincent Beaner
Greensmount Cemetery
A. T. Rica & Sons
Berkeley County Fair Closes After Best Year Yet
The eleventh annual fair of the Berkeley County West Virginia Agricultural Association at Toward Park Marsinaburg ends, hailed as the most successful yet. Nearby exhibitions include Montgomery county starting Tuesday at Rockville for four days and Williams Grove Grangers’ exhibition next week. Local illness notes report Typhoid in Sick Mr. Martin D. Troxell of Thurmont, with his daughter Mrs. William Foreman improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley County
W. Va
Agricultural Association
Taward Park
Marsinaburg
Montgomery County
Rockville
Williams’ Grove
Martin D. Troxell
Thurmont
William Foreman
Severe Storms Hit Cumberland Baltimore and Farm Losses
Yesterday a strong rain thunder lightning storm swept Cumberland and Baltimore. Lightning struck the Allegany County Courthouse tearing roof slate and wiring, hit the B and O roundhouse damaging roof and stunning workers. A cloudburst caused damage in Cumberland while gardens suffered erosion. utilities and telephones were knocked out and a patrolman was shocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cnkor
Fengayilie
Cumberland
Allegany County
Baltimore and Ohio
Lousconing
Frostburg
Baltimore
James McIntire
Local Frederick ads mix saloons and sales at Kane’s
A jumble of 1900s style notices promotes Yingling and Schlitz beer at Sam’s Place plus Kane’s Business College and Frederick College openings. It lists Shipley & Boost bargains, hardware and china wares, and eye exams by Isador Saks with a free five dollar fitting offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane's Business College
Fall and Winter Dress Goods Sale Blitz at Local Store
A bustling sale notice advertises fall and winter items incl colors, worsted and granite wear, and over two thousand yards of dress materials. It highlights “MUST GO” waists, reduced India linen, and numerous end of week price cuts on clothing and accessories. Also promotes blankets, table linens, stockings, and new library books with “end of week” pricing and a three month reading offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thales
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Brooklyn
Eddress Dorothy Durgin
Canterbury
N. IL
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A. T. Stewart
Saratoga
Wiberforce
TIS P
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Taz Neweva
W.L Moore
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Eclais Blani Et Saugage Ach
Eping Kant Kane
N. EB. Cramer
Laith
T Wilson
G. Carty
W. H.B. Eéehison
U.D. Doe
Doll Bros.o. Thos. Kemp
Sam's Place
Xingling’s
City Hotel
Shipley & Boosé
Doll’s
Doll's
John Hendrickson
Rodock & Co
Tes Er
Carty
Berwick
New Jersey
Eck
Sunday Schools and Societies
Schleysville
Lutheran Church of
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BE. L. McLean
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Thomas Freenan Dixon
Presbyterian Church
BM. EF
Dr. Todd
M. B. Church South
B. W. Switzer
U. B
CG. W. Stinspring
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Coleman
E. R. Eschbach
Evangelical Reformed Church
Dr. Eschbach
Mahlon O.horine
Reading
George S. Bowers
Hagerstown
John C. Bowers
Washington, D.C
Korine
Samuel Littow
Walter Reeder
Lima Bean Association
Justice Smith
Titlow
Reeder
Heinlein
Standard Collection Company
Byrd G. Eichelberger
Thomas B. Coale
Richard V. Kemp
Harry T. Poor
James McEvoy, Jr
Mr. Eichelberger
E.S. Eichelberger
Cmerinn
Sep Reese EE
Juss Maud Coleman Woods
Braddock
Court of Reprise
Schley Home
Emily A. Brandenburg
J. Fenton Thomas
Adamatown
Union Cemetery
Louis L. Armstrong
John J. Armstrong
Washington, D. C
WM. Schnebel
Augustua Meier
Market
Lifth
Olivet Cemetery
Strawsberger
Frank Strawsberger
Mt. Olivet
John Turner
Touraday
Emmitsburg
R. B. Poffinberger
Myersville
Lloyd T. MacGill
Laura Frazier
West Seventh Street
Catherine
G. Waring Tyson
By & News
Yingling
Iaas
City
Schlitz
Milwaukes
Rupperta
Kane
Edith W. Wickham
G. Sale
Fitzhugh Lee
United Daughters of the O Confederacy
Gale
Sweitzer
Shipley & Boost
Surelay & Borsz's
Dall's
Will
Frederick College
John H. Frazier
South Market Street
Frederick, Md
McCanpe
U’s
Isador Saka
Saks’ Optical Company
Isipor Saks
Frederick \agust
Wim. C. Boteler
Worth Market Street
Baker
East Church Street
Ooi Y Bendhiukson
Pan Mook
Aspvantetrentos
Neidig & Miller
Miller
Newie & Moutuz
Clinton
Clinton E. Main
Graduate Pharmaciat
N. Market Sp
Isanogle & Wagaman
Bure Books
Ines
Arnold
de Haan
North Marae
Frederich
Abb
Patierne Wojele
S. B. Safpington
North City Hall
GEO, & Rodook & CO
Saturduay
RIO & Sons
North Market Street
Frederick UU
Telephone
T. BP. Rice
Rick
Resville MinLixe Co
W. F. Ronasp
Drar Sin
Minuretows Supply Co
PF. Roland
Gan. Sandi Sandiil
Potomac River
Arajmost
Willard
Keller
Patrickist
R. Snook
Lewistown
A. N. Cramar
Lewry Own
B. Fout
Frederick City
Joen
Dutrow
Walkersville
Wi. H. Ramabure
Peevey & Lease
B. Rosenour’s
Hes St
TSS Vni
H. E. Peterman
West
Franklin Street
Baltimare
Baltimore Eye, Bar and Throat Hospital
Atcuity Hotel
Atlee Radcliff
University OF Maryland
Buz
James Radcliff
Jeorge A. Gilbert
LD RO
Nicodemus
Ntis
Ua North Market
ALG Souis Frederick Co
Isze
HE Hegemann
South
Arkansas Avenue
Beach
OOD Family
Eegemann
Nile Ts. Sd
Renovo
Tennessee Avenue
E. B. Voorhees, Atlantic Cir. Ned
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