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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1902

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Apple Crop Abundaznor and Market Notes

Apple crop in the nation shows abundant supply and low prices. A Baltimore dealer reports offers of apples at 80 to 90 cents per barrel this season. New York provides the largest quota for Eastern demand, with a notably fine quality crop. Also notes local illnesses including Wm H Ramsburg, Mrs. Howard White, and George Mulhorn.

Baltimore New York Wm. H. Ramsburg North Market Street Howard White West Seventh Street George Mulhorn Wert Fifth Street

City gutters cleaned along central street by mayor order

Gutters on both sides of the city’s central street were cleaned yesterday under an order from Mayor iF. The action aims to improve drainage and street appearance after recent rains. Local residents noted the swift municipal response.

Bond for East Church street paving approved

J A Fritchie of Lancaster has furnished a satisfactory bond with Mack Paving Brick Co as surety. The mayor and aldermen accepted the bond and work will start around September 1 depending on brick delivery. The contract mandates neat brick piles on sidewalks, open sidewalk access, protected shade trees, drainage kept to a minimum, a five ton steam roller for compaction, and cement filling for joints four feet from curb lines.

J. A Fritchie Lancaster East Church Street Lancaster Trush Company Fritchie Mack Paving Brick Cp Broderick

Lightning’s deadly reach cited in Leslie’s September issue

An 1899 lightning hazard discussion notes yearly United States losses of 700 to 800 lives and over a thousand injuries. It cites 4,253 livestock killed in open fields and six million dollars in property damage, with cases of entire herds struck. In Colorado one stroke killed 91 sheep, and in Iowa 266 cattle died, many near fences, suggesting grounding could save cattle.

Saya Leslie Colorado Towa

Picnics Scheduled by Local Groups Across Area

The Ladies Auxiliary 49 M C A picnic is postponed to next month. The Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School infant department plans a picnic at Braddock Heights. Good Templars hold a temperance picnic at Agricultural Park tomorrow. Picnics also set for Middletown Mapleville Ladiesburg Manor Council. Mountainside Union Bible School marks eighteenth annual picnic on September 6 at Mr. Lewis E. Wachtar's grove with Woodsboro Band and Yellow Springs Theater providing music.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Innant Department Evanelical Lutheran Sunday School Braddock Heights Temperance Order of Good Templars Agricultural Park Middletown Mapleville Ladiesburg Manor Corncil Doub’s Mountaindsle Union Eibbath Eschool Lewis E. Wachtar Woodsboro Yellow Springs

Marriage notices from Oatontin to Lavistown and Frederick

Three couples were wed in local ceremonies. James H Banner and Annie M Roff of Oatontin were married August 16 at the bride’s home by Rev J A Asper. Boward N Engle and Bertha F Martin of Catoctin were married August 20 at Lavistown Lutheran parsonage by Rev J C Asper. Charles T Hitzalbarger of Lewistown and Gertrude A Bigga of Frederick were married in the city yesterday by Rev Dr E R Eschbach.

Benzer—Ehoff James H. Banner Mies Annie Mr Roff Oatontin J. A. Asper Engle Kartin Boward N. Engle Mies Bertha F. Martin Catoctin Lavistown J. C. Asper Butzelbergee—Biggs Charles T. Hitzalbarger Lewistown County Gertrude A. Bigga Frederick E. R. Eschbach

Independent Athletic Club Welcomes New Members

At a Monday night meeting the Independent Athletic Club admitted 22 new members. By September 1 a public opening is planned as the club settles in. Current membership stands at 84 and is expected to reach 100 by that date.

Independent Athletic Club

Brakeman Killed Near Huntingdon

George McClelland, son of Mr and Mrs D A Thompson of Huntingdon Pennsylvania, was killed in a railroad accident August 19. A brakeman on the Pennsylvania road, he was about 21 years old and a grandson of the late Fender Thompson. Relatives reside in this city and county. accident details not learned.

George McClelland D. A. Thompson Huntingdon, Ps Pennsylvania Fender Thompson

Boy run over on Water Street injures legs and head

A young son of Mr. William Oram was struck by a vehicle on Water street yesterday evening. Dr. Wm. G. Mc Comas was summoned and treated the boy for slight injuries to the legs and head.

William Oram Atean Water Street Wm. G. McComas

Divorce petition filed for Annis E Layman in Frederick

Annis E Layman of Frederick through attorneys Joseph W Gaver and P Frank Pampas filed a bill in the circuit court seeking a divorce from her husband Charles W Layman of Baltimore.

Annis E. Layman Frederick Joseph W. Gaver Sod P. Frank Pampas Effoit Court Chades W. Layman Balsimore

County and state political notes and local incidents

A report from Delmar notes a freight train collision injuring Conductor Albert Waller. Queen Anne’s county Democrats back P B Hopper for Congress and Dorchester Democrats back W F Applegarth for Senate. The Kent and Queen Anne’s county fair opened at Tolchester Beach, attracting over 6 000 visitors over four days. Republican counties on the Eastern Shore back Congressman Jackson. In Baltimore Democratic primaries J Fred O Tal Dott defeated Charles E B Fink in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth wards by 224 and 148 votes respectively. Lawrence Turner, 17, died after being struck with a board while working at Cambridge Manufacturing Company saw mill. Rickville will hire Engineer Fink to oversee new pumping station work. plans call for high quality machinery and prompt start.

Queen Anne’s County P. B. Hopper Congress Dorchester W. F. Applegarth Kent and Queen Anna's Tolchester Beach Jackson Baltimore J Fred O. Tal- Dott Charles Eb, Fink Carroll Lawreses J.turner James H. Turner Cambridge Manufacturing Company Rickville Engineer Fink Washington

Sons of Veterans to Institute Camp in Bad Men's Hall

Winfield Scott Schley Lamp No 3 will be instituted into the Sons of Veterans U S A on Monday at eight at Bad Men's Halls. Major B Y Goldsborough is appointed to muster the camp. Washington leaders F T F Johnson Edw n De Puy and D M Ristenhouss will attend. Campbell may also attend Reynolds Post G A R meets at seven and will join in the ceremony.

Sons of Veterans Winfield Scott Schley Lamp Order of Sons of Veterans U.S. A B. Y. Goldsborough F. T.F. Johnson Washington Edw.n de Puy D. M. Ristenhouss Baltimore E BR Camobell Reynolds

Corn stalk grows faster than boy climbs down

A Kansas City tale reports a boy climbing a corn stalk to view crop progress. The stalk allegedly grows so rapidly that rescuers cannot cut it down twice in the same place. The boy supposedly subsists on raw corn while four bushels of cobs have been tossed down.

Kansas City

Congressional Candidate George Stern Emerges in Allegany

Allegany County courtyards push young Frostburg merchant George Stern for Congress facing Republican nominee Coal Geo A Pearce. Stern lost the last Legislature race by 30 votes but carried Frostburg districts. Democratic leader Christian F Kennewey also seeks nomination but is viewed as unlikely to win.

Allegany Courty George Stern Frostburg Geo. A. Pearce Stern Christian F. Kennewey Allegany County

John Robinsons Shows Bring Grand Spectacle to City

John Robinson presents his famed exhibitions including the grand Biblical spectacle of Bolomew His Temple and the Queen of Sheba plus a guest scenic processional and lyric display. Frederick residents will soon witness these performances, planned for Monday in the city on September 8.

John Kevinson Bolomew Queen of Sheba Frederick

Freight Yard Blockade Halts Western Maryland Freight Work

Western Maryland trains from Cumberland and Pittsburgh engines assist in moving freight. Brunswick yards are blocked as management aims to clear as much as possible. Hundreds of loads in Martinsburg yards and sidings disrupt prep work for handling Western Maryland freight on September first.

Western Maryland Gumberland and Pittsburg Brunswick Martineburg Maryland

Trolley Wreck Injures Local Man From Norfolk Visit

John H. Frazier of South Market street returned straight from Norfolk Virginia where he had been for weeks He was in a trolley wreck there in which four people died and forty were injured He sustained a leg injury and a severe head blow The Eastern Milling Export Company market quotes today list oats at 275 per barrel corn shelled 60 per bushel wheat No 2 red 5814 per bushel stemmer 65344 per bushel and hay 16 to 15 per ton Repainting Fountain Michael Heanedy hires crews to repaint the fountain on North Market street and the Blamenaver property on Worth Market street.

John H. Frazier South Market Street Norfolk Mr. Frazier the Eastern Milling & Export Company Michael Heanedy North Market Street Worth Market Street

The Hanover Fair Opens September Event

The Havover Fair will be held September 16 19 with Prof Emmett from this city engaged to give an exhibition with his dog circus.

Henover Emmett Bia Dog Circus

A Tidewater Line to Tie With Regional Rail Network

Rumors swirl in Southern Maryland about a proposed extension of the old Washington and Potomac from Mechanicsville to tidwater and a Brandywine to Hyattsville link. A. B. Linderman and the Washington Seaboard and Norfolk Railway push a through-freight plan toward Point Lookout and Gettysburg, with surveys showing a low grade line into Rockville and potential ties to the Baltimore and Ohio. Officials claim no watered stock and promise a Washington through-station entry, while speculation links Gould interests and New York capital to a larger Pennsylvania system consolidation.

Maryland Washington, Weetmneter Gettysburg Washington and Potomac Mechanicsville Mary's County Tidwater Brandywine Baltimore and Ohio Hyattsville Tidewater Point Lockout Guarantee Trust and Deposit Company of Philadelphia Beiog Washington, Seaboard and Norfolk Railway Company Hyatteville Washington Branch Pennsylvania Rockville Westminster Sodthenes Pennsylvania Coal Fields Washington Westminster Eble Tralley Bns Bayshore Jane Gould New York Goulds Linderman Baltimore Ohio Union Station

Blue Ridge Tunnel Project to Start Soon in Browiaburg

A Wabash Company project to tunnel the Blue Ridge near Browiaburg will begin within weeks. After completing survey data and right of way approval, construction bids will be invited. the line is expected to take about two years, with most effort in tunneling over two miles through the mountain. The road will cross Western Maryland near Midvale Edgemont, and existing Western Maryland lines may continue operation.

Blue Ridge Browiaburg Wabash Company Maryland Midvale Edgemont Wabasa Company Washington and Franklin Baltimore Cumberland Valley Western Maryland Waostern Maryland Andin

A Runaway Match entertains with wit and charm

The review praises a lively play with plot, brisk repartee, and sparkling humor. It notes a back window escape, a waiting lover, a humorous wedding mishap, and stylish costumes. The company is praised for witty dialogue and engaging pacing, recommending attendance on Monday, September 1.

Minis Rios Parente

Pullman lor car joins Uncle Hr company transport

Adams returns from Obhembaraburg Pa with Augustus Wolf produced private Palimag par lor car. The Uncle Her Company will use it for the season transport of thirty aboard. It arrives in Frederick Saturday August 30 via PLR BR. A strong band and orchestra feature includes H H Turner Raymond D Crawford Prof Frank LaVerne with new performers Hyland Grant Gray Fincher and others.

Pullman Freak Adams Obhembaraburg Augustus Wolf Mannufacturer Adams This Secon Hyland Grant Gray and Fincher

Royal Arcanum visit to Frederick County council

Grand Officers Comin, Grand Secretary Wilbur F. Smith and Grand Guardian H. E K Nichols of the Grand Council Royal Arcanum of Maryland will visit Frederick County Mo 1196 Royal Arcanum this city on Tuesday evening September 9. A mass delightful time is anticipated.

Wilbur F. Smith Grand Gurden H. EK. Nichols Grand Q Council Royal Arcanum Maryland Frederick Councl Royal Sarcanum

Local notices and events mentioned in Frederick area

City tax notices warn that September first is a legal holiday and a 3 percent discount on payments ends August 30. Athletic Park promotes a grand burlesque carnival on August 28 with 10 cent admission and free care. Church of God holds all day picnic in corporation woods with three speakers including Rev. John W. Brann. Saks Optical Co. owner I Saks to visit City Hotel September 1–2 for free eye examinations and try-on guarantees. Parisian facial treatment advertised for one day Thursday the 28th with free consultation. Embroidery work offered at Besant & Knott building. Woodward’s fruit and wag display at 77 W. Patrick Street. Frederick County phone 554.

E. A. Gittinerr City Register and Fox Colledor Church of God Guion Sabbath School Corporation Woods Rocky Springs Shookstown John W. Brann Carroll County Lang Thoureday Second Ss

KEYS OF THE CHURCHES PRAYER MEETING AT M B CHURCH

Mr Adolphus Fearhenke will lead the prayer meeting at the M B church at 3 o clock this evening. A pension of seventeen dollars per month has been granted to Hiram Bells of Lewistown this evening.

Adolphus Fearhenke M. B Hiram Bells Lewistown

Inspecting the Waterworks by city officials today

The Mayor and Aldermen conduct a morning inspection of the water works. A report notes zinc and grinding processes for lead and zinc paint, with wear figures cited as twice twenty five. P. L. Hargett & Ge. are mentioned as the builders or suppliers.

Bend P. L. Hargett & Ge

The Model golf jackets and dry goods sale

John Hendrickson advertises low prices on golf jackets and outdoor wear at The Model store. The sale features black Melrose fabric at 4.30 per yard, regular 6.00 to 6.50 values, plus bleached cotton at 9 0 per yard and genuine New York Mills cotton pieces sold in short lengths.

Talephons New York Oxford Osterde

New Dress Goods At Special Low Prices

Two thousand dollars of new wool dress materials in colors and black light and heavy weights for house and church wear street and traveling fabrics in plains and fancy weaves. Special values at 50c, 1.00 and 1.40. Osniel’s hair effects Walst Cloths in plats and fancies. Ask to see our new Volles Crepe de Chine Ettamines and Grantte weaves.

Osniel

Glatzen Prof Walkers Choir of Trained Singers Offer

Fragmentary OCR notes advertise a bargain sale related to children apparel and a choir of trained singers led by Prof G W Walker. The text is unclear but mentions a discount and a sale offering. No definite event dates or locations are readable.

G. W. Walker

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