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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
3
Brief items advise checking local stock before city shopping and highlight seasonal prices for Christmas cards calendars and presents. The text mentions festive preparations, turkey roasting, hens laying, and general interest notes plus a spoken exclamation about Brethren reflecting on heart and faith.
Mrs. Thomas, native of Lancaster Pennsylvania, died at 25 in Edenville New York after illness. She had met Mr. Thomas while he attended Franklin and Marshall College. Married in January, they moved to New York where he taught at a high school. Her remains were brought to Lancaster for services by Rev Stuart Cramer of the First Reformed Church and burial in Layowater Gisy cemetery.
Howard M. Heck of Hanover and Miss Mary Alice Fleming of Bear New Chester were wed at noon on Thanksgiving Day in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Donar Ward Fair and Thomas Fleming. A reception followed with many valuable gifts noted. Also reported are local hog butchering totals by Wally Fabroey, Samuel Ulrich, and Edward Hahn, plus County Commissioners appointing Dr T E R Miller as health officer, Reno Harp as counsel, and Dr Wes Leng as jail physician.
Dick Potts colored was before Judge Morter on habeas corpus. Potts charged with assault and battery was released on $50 bail. Joseph W. Gaver appeared for Potts. Real estate sale closed: Julis Ann Meneell's property in Shisconery, 6 acres 3 roods 17 perches, to John N T Hildebrand and Mary E Hildebrand for $95.
Paragraphs Abdont reports Mr. A S Riggs of West Fourth street left yesterday on a trip to Philadelphia for the Beoromy Silo and Tank Cos.
A South Trinity M. E. church in this city has cleared a mortgage on its property after years of debt linked to repairs. Rev. B V Switzer led efforts as members and supporters contributed labor and liberal donations. Officials express deep gratitude to friends who aided the church’s revival and mortgage payoff.
Fragmented report showspetition drive by James B Walker and Edwin De Markell to pave West Patrick Street from Market to the bridge. Ground remains frozen delaying cobblestones. once thawed, stones will be plowed up and paving completed with Monon bricks and cord. Also notes local illness recoveries and upcoming Christmas openings at Brish Bros Shipley Boost and Miss Georgis A Poole. King David Lodge elects officers with Eader as PM and Shipley as VG.
At last night’s Modern Woodmen of America meeting No 7710, officers for the coming year were elected. Names include Dr T S Bader consul GO S Howard worthy adviser William G Zimmerman banker H G Haller clerk Php Seeger escort George D Wolfe watchman T Seeger sentry Edw A Oramsr chief forester AJ Eichelberger member board of managers Dr B F Getzendanner physician.
Mr. T Chalkley Bastion a Wilmington Delaware consulting engineer on street paving is spending the day in Frederick observing projects and discussing improvements with local officials.
Angora goat breeder William Cahill of Hancock Maryland toured Frederick meeting about 900 inquirers on potential stock purchases. He said he has 1900 goats on hand and arranged a shipment of 900 from New Mexico, noting strong demand and profitability in the goats.
Sheriff Young will announce remaining district deputy sheriffs soon. Diphtheria scare in Middistown over with no new cases. public schools reopen as residents recover.
Elizabeth Garvin Maize became the wife of Henry Dorsey Etchison at the Williamburg home of Mr and Mrs David H Maize. The five o clock service was conducted by Rev Charles Bravely of First Methodist Episcopal Church. Attendants included Margeret Maize and Reno Sheffer. The couple planned an extended Booth tour then Cincinnati and will reside at 55 East Third Street in this city. Many out of town guests attended.
Stabbing near Flintstone leaves John O. T erios at death's door as Simon Jay faces a fracas charge. Fire wipes out Charles Peters farm with seven mules three horses and many cows perishing. Electric railway reaches Westernport with first car run and expansion toward Cumberland. Conductor William Baguit dies after being struck by a train near Evittia Creek. State aid talk includes Maryland School for the Deaf and Frederick City Hospital seeking annual appropriations and Woman's College receiving prior support.
A glowing review lauds the Minettel company and Ithaca Conservatory trio at the City Opera House. Performances by Mrs Booth the contralto receive high praise for training and enchantment. Carrie Nation’s stage provocation promises next Monday night’s Cedarville premiere. Market quotes hint at local prices for corn, wheat, oats, and barley. An ad touts elegant home goods to attract instant interest.
A local ad touts a wide range of lamps including Nickel B. H. and Parlection Bradent Lamps for steady white light ideal for reading. Also features decorative Parlor Lamps with Cardinval Red Decorations. New stock includes Perfection beating stoves, praised as best for cool evenings.
The Reformed Missionary Society monthly meeting was postponed to next week. Dr Edward McSweeney of Mt St Marys College preached at St Johns Catholic church Westminster on Sunday. St Marys Chapter of the Episcopal Guild will meet this afternoon to arrange for another ship on Saturday afternoon.
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