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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
5
A fragmented OCR listing shows terms like Hershberger's Doll Broa man Carty and multiple company names such as Rosencur & Sons Le Q EB Gling mage and Saris & Co. The readable items hint at an office sale and a hospital association reference, with scattered personal and corporate names across an uneven page.
The column mixes witticisms and reflections on memory and ambition. It reports Mrs. Merryman suing Howard H. Hopkins in Baltimore circuit court over a $5,000 trust funds distribution from William McConkey’s will, with Howard Bryant as attorney. A Pickwickian Evening at the YMCA features readings, music, and patriotic songs by juniors and refreshments.
Purely personal paragraphs note William F P Maulsby is spending time in Westminster. Mazie E Price, near Frederick, has returned after a stay in York Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Samuel V Doll of West Patrick Street have returned after visiting relatives in Baltimore.
Rev W J McKenney to hold third quarterly conference at the Methodist Episcopal church this evening at the usual place and hour Preparatory service at 750 pm and tomorrow at 3 pm at the Presbyterian chapel Market quotations from Mountain City Mills today Old crop per barrel shelled 69 cents per bushel per corn 2 to 225 per barrel wheat No 2 red 2 steamer 72 per bushel gented 55 per bushel Oats 40 cents per bushel Assistant Postmastership Mr Wm O Birely offered the position of assistant packmaster Frederick post office He has not yet decided whether to accept the position.
The Maryland meeting at the State Normal School in Baltimore focused on needed school legislation and compulsory primary education for all children. Speaker E Stanley Gary urged primary schooling for negroes, opposed advanced schooling, and proposed state supports such as boarding schools and mail-service transport to rural students. Delaware delegate Dr. B. W. Trapnell and Dr. S. S. Hedges were named for forthcoming congresses, while the Charing House Association Banquet concluded with remarks and musical selections at Doll's Cafe.
An amateur goosebone forecaster shows his breast bone from a Thanksgiving Day goose. The Keos hatched on St Patrick's Day from an egg laid on Groundhog Day. The bone is dark purple and the prophet says it signals a short mild winter.
A public schoolhouse at Sand Hill near New London was destroyed by fire Monday night. The old weatherboarded log structure, valued at 700 dollars, was uninsured and the fire’s origin is unknown. Mrs. Frank A. Waller sold a house and lot on East Patrick Street to Miss Mary A. Latz yesterday.
Judge Robert R. Henderson began duties in Cambridge and Carey Kingdon was elected Rockville town clerk replacing John L. Brunett. A Hongkong bound dhow ashore off Worcester coast with matting, while Cambridge Wa Christopher faces a 10 year sentence for assaulting his 7 year old niece in Dorchester. Isidor Rayner praised at Rockville meeting as Senate candidate. Kent county delegation urged to vote for Rayner and supporting candidates for the eastern Shore seat. Senator Paxwell backs Rayner. Gibbs and Atkinson back Hantern Shoreman for senator and Gov Smith favored.
Amelia Stanhope Little, 17, daughter of Mrs. Mary A. Little, was sent to a reform house until age 21 by Justice Hoffman after accusations of impropriety with William Heys and involvement with Jon Tyler and Rank Keys. The case has stirred town, with a white mob planning lynching and a group of 15 youths organized to tar and feather the accused negroes.
Usarrie Nation manager Robert Ellsworth reports the show draws big crowds with its sensational saloon scene echoing her Topeka raid. In Troy the curtain rose seventeen times before a speech calmed the crowd. Mrs Nation, with an strong company, is booked for December 7 in this city.
Clarence L. Strine of Walkersville sues John W. Summell for 5000 dollars damages over a dynamite blast at Walkersville limestone quarry on January 31, 1903. Strine claims severe eye, hand, and arm injuries that threaten livelihood, alleging manager inattention. He is 23, married with children.
Dre J W Hamrichouse H K Derr and L H Keller, members of a committee for the Jos Washington County Medical Society, urged Bagertown authorities to remove spitting notices from public places. They said fines were not yet urged but placards could pave the way for future ordinance action. The Mayor and Council sent the matter to the City Sanitary Board for consideration.
The board of lady patronesses, 3203 members, met with the medical board and elected Mrs. A. L. Bader as chairman and Mrs. Gav. B. McClesty as secretary among other officers. Also noted is completion of the new Walkersville bank building but vault work delays push readiness to mid January.
The firm of William S. Miller & Co. coat dealers will retire from business on April 1, 1904. The coal yard they occupied, owned by Director Margaret Branner, has been leased by J. A. Newman & Co.
Tobias Zimmerman and his son were hunting near Mt Osime Washington county when a misfire at the hogue caused a full load of shot to strike Zimmerman's left hand. Bones and arteries were damaged and bone fragments were removed. Zimmerman was treated in Bonabore then Frederictoix by Dr Frank Hodges.
Peter Milhholland was brought to Frederick by Deputy Nelson on a commitment by Justice Jordan for larceny of a testing dress goods from Victor Kaplan valued at 10 and larceny of goods from Carroll Elgis valued at 850. Bail set at 100. Richard Milberry was arrested for larceny of a watch from William Harrison and was to appear before Justice Grahame Johnson at 8 this evening.
The document shows a bank balance sheet style entry with liabilities including capital stock paid in surplus funds undivided profits and various due to other banks state banks trusts and savings institutions with amounts listed. It references dividends unpaid and individual deposits subject to check along with certified checks and totals. It reads as an OCR fragment of a financial report.
John Cassin son of Commodore Stephen Cassin of the U S Navy died at his home in Washington D C from stroke. He was about 65, survived by his widow and two children E Schley Ossily and Mrs Dr Gladman. Charles E Stine aged 21 died of consumption at his mother Mrs Bennett home in Charlestown W Va. He was a son of the late Daniel Stine near Burkittevile in the county.
The Bick, Master George Ernest, son of Mr and Mrs George Lipps, has recovered from two weeks of diphtheria. Mr Joseph Brown of Myersville, long ill, is improving with Charlen A Brown of New York and J Newson Brown of Dover visiting him.
A flood of local ads promotes holiday openings at East Patrick Street stores and others on Market Street. Shoppers are urged to view toys, books, games, calendars, fine china, lamps, and furniture while agents tout prices, repairs, and gift ideas. An auditorium event at M. E. church offers a charity program with music and readings.
Hymeneal notice reports Albert N Brengle son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Brengle of South Market Street married Miss Flor Ences McDevitt of Germantown PA in Philadelphia on Wednesday December 2 in presence of friends. They received many handsome presents. Also notices: Harvey R Lease to auction City Hotel real estate for M B Doll including a three story brick dwelling at 71 West Patrick Street. Harp and Etchison to sell for Mrs F H Grove assignee two story brick homes on West Patrick Street. W S Blackman arrested for passing bogus checks and taken to Baltimore by State's Attorney E O Wonat. case still under investigation.
Sershberger's Home Made Candies and other vendors announce Christmas sales. Events include a candy sale on Saturdays December 5 12 and 19 from 2 to 6 pm, a Christmas tea and sale December 10 from 3 to 5 pm at Mrs Markey's East Second Street, and a large display of Christmas goods with homemade delicacies. Communities are invited to attend at St Mary's Episcopal Guild and O line’s store displays.
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