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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1901

Page

3

Be Veenspeens Boxing Card At City Opera House

Be veeeeeenspeaeeens H Gambrill Jr tops the advertised boxing contest lineup at the City Opera House. Potts and Cole present acts as Vows Wanted and other performers. Featuring Dr W G Boteler and Geo 8 Rodook. Also listed are Lovely Porticres and Iron Bads under E Mellinix and Oarty.

H. Gambrill, Jr Jity Opera House Potts & Cole W. G. Boteler Rodook & On L.E E. Cline Slamps O. Oarty

Brief Bits from the Ledger and Streets

The page notes early shoppers grabbing picks, signs replacing screen doors, truth-tellers facing backlash, and a furnace delay after six weeks. A December warmer than May is questioned, church suppers and ads tempt spending, Liberty sees forty to fifty hogs nearby, and a flag is raised over the public school in Oreagerstown. Mr. Ashbaugh’s residence near City Hall is due repainting under Mr. Lyons.

Catootin Liberty Gheagerstown

Personal News From Frederick Itinerary and Illness

PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. W. R. Young of Myeraville spends the day in Frederick on business. Mr. George A. Dean, ex-county commissioner, leaves for Baltimore. J. D. Keeley of Philadelphia visits Frederick then goes to Harper's Ferry. The Sick: Joseph A. Isaacs improving at City Hotel. Patrick E. Long, proprietor of the City Hotel, ill. John Fankle ill at West Patrick street home. Miss Margaret Orebs, West Patrick street, ill but improving. Mrs. Andrew Sheffield ill on East Second Street. Rev. Arthur Johns of the Episcopal church, well known here, is very ill in Easton. Mrs. Johns also ill. Miss Virginia Dolussieter of Mrs. E. Eschbach ill at her home in Martinsburg, W. Va.

W.R. Young Myeraville Frederick George A. Dean Baltimore J. D. Keeley Philadelphia Ifriends Harper's Ferry Joseph A. Isaacs City Patrick E. Long Theity Hotel John Fankle West Patrick Street Margaret Orebs Patrick Feet Andrew Sheffield Arthur Johns Episcopal

County Correspondence from Bansville Notebook

Mr John Hoffman moved from Ingonville to a Buckeystown area farm recently pursued. Richard K Harper and sons are busy painting. Fray G B L Palmer Emmitsburg High principal spent weekend with his parents. Jacob Mensell, previously ill, is improving slowly.

Bansonville John Hoffman Ingonville Buckeystown Richard K. Harper

Bell Measell nuptials reported. Mt. Airy shooting alleged

SYHENEA L BELL MEASELL and George M Bell were married yesterday at the groom's father’s residence in New Market district, officiated by Rev LT Hoffmeier. George Hudson, colored, was sent to Monterue Hospital for 30 days treatment after a gunshot wound, said to have occurred in a fight at Mt Airy. It is alleged William Robinson shot him and remains at large.

Bell— Measell George M. Bell Nathan Wesley Bell Daisy E. Measell Frank Measell New Market District B. Hoffmeier George Hudson Monterue Hospital Justice Eckstein Hudson Mt. Airy William Robinson Robinson

Mayor's bid to halt boxing contest fails at City Opera House

Mayor Smith attempted to stop a boxing event tonight but city attorney found no Mary law banning the bout or wagering. Prize fights remain prohibited by law. Meanwhile, new residences on North Market Street are under roof, built by Harry Baumgardner.

Smith City Opera House Mary North Market Treat Harry Baumgardner

Arrest of George Riley After Ridgeville Murder

George Riley, sought for the beating death of John Ryan in Ridgeville, was arrested near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, while asleep to avoid a confrontation. Identified by a missing left hand with an iron hook, he faces removal to Frederick for trial under a requisition. Sheriff Lease will pursue transport after the governor’s order arrives.

George Riley John Ryan Ridgeville Pittsburg Riley B. És O Baltimore Ryan Noonan Sleo New York Greentree Thomas Chandler Lease Harrisburg Frederick Stone Annapolis

Work of death and multiple local obituaries in county

Mrs M Gertrude Orrison of Burkittsville died December 3 after illness. Funeral at St Mark's Church Petersville. Survived by four children. Mrs Mary Marteny of Sabiliasville died November 29 at 72. Buried in Hagerstown after service at home. J Creeger & Son Thurmont undertakers. Annie S Elliott of Point of Rocks died aged 75. nine children survive. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Lutheran church. burial St Pauls cemetery. Effie Baker of near Emmitsburg died aged 17 from consumption. native of Bonkstown Washington County. Interment there.

M. Gertrude Mary Marteny Wm Marteny Sabiliasville Hagerstown J. Creeger & Son Thurmont Annie EF. Elliott Annie Elliott Point of Rocks St. Paul’s Cemetery Effie Baker Misa Hffie Baker Eramitsburg Bonkstown Washington County

News of the Churches and Local Meetings

Tomorrow is the first Friday with Masses at St John s Catholic church at 545 and 7 o clock A solemn reception of promoters and new associates into the apostleship of prayer occurs at 730 pm due to illness in the choir a musicale at Trinity M I church is postponed Madame Amanda Smith the evangelist lectures at Quinn A M I church Saturday and Sunday A County School Examiners meeting formed a permanent association with Prof Alexander Chapslic of Easton as chair and a committee to draft rules.

St. John’s Catholic Apostleship of Prayer Trinity M. I Amanda Smith Quinn A. M. I East Third Street State Normal School Baltimore Alexander Chaplsic Easton J. Briscoa Bunting Prince Frederick EH. L. Boblitz Frederick Thomas 5. Stone Aquasco H. Crawford Bounds Salisbury

County Commissioners Inspect unsafe railroad crossings

The Board of County Commissioners will inspect railroad crossings between Frederick Junction and Mt. Airy for dangerous conditions with plans to require repairs by the railroad company to ensure public safety. The board also attended the Public Health Association of Maryland meeting in Rockville yesterday.

Board of County Commissioners Frederick Junction Mt. Airy Public Health Association of Maryland Rockville

Law's Grif Arrest Under Sheriff Lease

George Lilac a Pole was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Lease for verdant fraud. Justice Smith committed him to jail for 80 days.

Pefore

Week's Record in Frederick Courts Reveals Transfers

Business in the Circuit and Orphans' Courts for the week ended December 1 shows real estate transfers, marriage licenses issued, and filings. Notable items include multiple property deeds, several marriage licenses across Frederick and surrounding areas, and various probate and inventory actions in the Orphans' Court. Holiday shopping features from local jewelers and photographers accompany the notices.

Circuit Orphens’ Courts Circuit and Orphens Joseph F. Fry H. C. Zacharias George W. Albaugh Ernest Helfenatei Susan M. Lewis Jacob Rohrback Robert E. Cromwell Susan Jones Mary Strasburg Rachal R. Snyder George W. Ontesil William H. Keller Laura Woods Jacob Robrbsok Olauia Shantier Sy. C. O. Waters Edward &. Eichelberger Mamie BE. Davis Thomas S. Linthicam Mary A Staltz Millard F. Stultz C. Waters Samuel Long Andrew J. Sammars Clarence T. Kemp J. Roger McSherry Vincent & Bold Annie Josephine Pearre Excoutrix York, Hanover & Wredarick Railroad Company James E. Poole Charles E. Eyler Wm. P. Maulsby Trustes Charles J Roger A. Doll Grace Reformed Church Joseph M. Freeze Thurmont Jennie N. Gernand Graceham Henry Hartung Washington Bertha B. Schmidt Frederick Charles Smith Wilson Virginia May Flantz Charles H. Byerly Virginia Katie Myersville Annie C. Delauder Highland Lehman Sandera and Hiry Sheby Wayncestoro David A. Ainsworth Woodsboro Margie A. Dick Ladiesburg Andrew L. Cain West Falls Lillie A. Mullinix Long Corner George M. Beall New Market Daisy H. Meassel Charles M. Miller James Forney Bessie M. Forney Frank L. Stoner William H. Brandenburg John D. Brandenburg John W. Rhine van B. Osler

Puppet Test Evening at Junior Hall at St John’s

A successful affair at St John’s Catholic church Taberna cle Society closed a puppet test evening in Junior Hall. Tables were fashionably set with china and silver flowers. Guests enjoyed oysters ham turkey Maryland biscuit pickles celery potato chips coffee ice cream cake and homemade candies. Pleasant entertainments included cake walks and soldiers drill for all.

St. John’s Catholic Church Tabernacle Society Junior Hall

Gypsy Murder Trial in Maryland Saloon Case

Frank Morro an Italian coal miner from Cambria County faced murder charges for shooting Levi Lovell a Gypsy in John Hartwig's saloon Frostburg Maryland on July 27. The trial in Hagerstown before Judge Stage followed transfer from Allegany county. Morro cannot speak English.

Frank Morro Levi Lovell Frederick John Hartwig Frostburg Hagerstown Stage Allegany County Cambria Aly

Freight Wreck Delays Baltimore and Ohio Trains Near Ellicott City

A freight wreck occurred yesterday morning on the Baltimore and Ohio main line one mile west of Ellicott City. The collision disrupted train traffic for several hours. The accident is believed to have been caused by the breaking of an axle on one of the cars.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ellicott City

Orr Named New Collector of Court of Appeals

Mr Albert E Orr of Allegany county now in the State Tax Commissioner's office is slated for the position of collector of the Court of Appeals in place of Mr Charles Baughman of this city who presently holds that post.

Baughman Albert E. Orr Allegany County State Tax Commissioner's Office Court of Appeals Charles Baughman

In Bankruptcy Murl Peters Applies for Relief

Murl BR. Peters, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor from Brunswick, files for bankruptcy protection. Liabilities total $102 with assets of $5.

Murl BR. Peters Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Brunswick

Child's Awful Death In Baltimore Burn Accident

John Albert Goucher aged 20 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Goucher of B. and O. avenue, died after being burned in a kitchen fire at his home. He inhaled flames and suffered extensive injuries to face and body. Mrs. Goucher had left briefly to deliver a receipt. a play with paper near the stove started the fire. Funeral held at 3 p.m. today.

John Albert Goucher John Goucher B. & O. Avenue Wa.q Mechomsas Albert

Contests Filed Over Election Results Across Several Counties

Republican and Democratic leaders announce formal notices of contest against elected officials including State Comptroller Dr Joshua W Hering and various legislators in Anne Arundel Caroline Carroll Dorchester Kent Prince Georges St Marys Somerset and Talbot counties. Contests aim to seek recounts and higher court review to expose alleged ballot fraud and influence public perception ahead of the Legislature session.

Mec Herman Anne Arundel Caroline Carroll Dorchester Kent Prince George's St. Mary's Somerset Talbot Baltimore Sator Lewis Patzel Vases Tere J. Mortimer Staum Stanley A. Foutz Sherlock Swann J. Frank Turner Democratica The Cours of Appeals Thomas Parran Annapolis Cnsirman Vandiver Parran Republicana Dr. Herring

City Buys Property For Electric Light Plant

The Mayor and Aldermen purchased from John E. Sifford of Baltimore the corner lot at Second and East streets for 1300 dollars. The 67 by 140 foot property fronts East Second and backs onto the Pennsylvania Railroad, containing a large brick building. Officials plan to move the city electric light plant there to allow double dynamo equipment and continuity of service, and to save coal costs and improve operations. It is also proposed to place the city hay on the same site.

John E. Sifford Baltimore Porthens Second East Streets East Second Street Pennsylvania Railroad Sifford Hayene Carte Acalea

Gorman Seen as Democratic Presidential Candidate 1904

Prominent Democrats in Congress indicate Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Maryland would be the next Democratic presidential candidate after his expected 1903 Senate return. Bailey, Richardson, and Bankhead spearhead a push to name Gorman party leader and promote his 1904 bid.

Gorman Congress Joseph W. Bailey Texas New York Arthur P. Gorman Senate Nator Bailey Richardson Tennessee Representative Bankhead Alabama

The Heart of Chicago at City Opera House

Lincoln J. Osrter presents The Heart of Chicago at City Opera House next Saturday night with the engine scene and other mountings including the Masonic Temple Roof Garden and a night panorama of the South Side. Health Officer S F Thomas reports November mortality and causes with 24 deaths and 18 births. Senator McComas reply to John O Hardt urges sending letters to Senate members and offers help.

Chicago Lincoln J. Osrter City Opera House Masonic Temple South Oalambus Fountain S. F. Thomas City Health Oficar Novaber

Residence Destroyed by Fire Near Middletown District

Local note lists market quotations from Mr J E W Hargett including corn prices and hay. main item reports a residence of George Main near the National turnpike on the Middletown district line being consumed by a morning fire with much of its contents lost.

J. E. W. Hargett George Main National Turnpike Middletown

Boxing Contest at City Opera House Tonight

A grand scientific boxing bout between Tommy Cole champion of Allegany county and Richard Potts champion of Frederick county is advertised at City Opera House tonight. Also notes on mid winter excursions to Washington by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and other local notices.

City Opera House Pointa Tommy Cole Allegany County Richard Potts Frederick County City Apers House Washington Baltimore and Ohio A. BR Baltimore & Ohio Railroad National Congress T. Mullinix Agent B. & GO Agenta B. & O Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore Frederick

Odor and Art of Tables as Odious Texts

Obscure line held by a stray OCR fragment mentions Jour J Dutrow and a claim of satisfaction guaranteed. The text appears to be unrelated marketing or filler with unclear context or date, not forming a coherent news item or event.

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