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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1904
Page
2
The Weekly News promises a handsome twelve page edition ready Thursday with extensive news and features. It claims the largest circulation in Frederick city and county and invites new advertisements with deadlines Wednesday afternoon for copy and Wednesday noon for changes.
Professor John R. Smith presents to Governor Murphy a three year study on mosquito breeding in New Jersey. Findings show breeding sites are localized and draining marshes is the recommended permanent measure aided by minnows as a natural check.
David Goodin of McKinney Texas displays a tame tarantula to visiting relatives in Missouri calling it a fellow pet. He says the creature is about mouse sized and can approach a passerby if given time and patience. He claims trainers bite from mouth fangs are dangerous and notes the tarantula eats every four to five weeks.
At the Junior Steam Fire Engine Company meeting a motion to install a steam heating plant and alter the hall entrance failed due to treasury limits. Nominations for January officers include President John O. Motter and a slate for vice president, treasurer, secretary and engineers. United Steam Fire Engine Company plans a February bazar with President Gaver to appoint the committee.
The Chesapenus and Potomac Telephone Company finishes extensions in Washington county Hagora area and opens a new Williamsport exchange this month to improve service. A new line north of Hagerstow along the Western Maryland Railroad to Paramount and Reid extends coverage. Demand for toll lines grows and the company plans accordingly.
A veteran riverman cites age old weather adages from the Potomac noting December patterns reflect winter months. He claims December follows December’s first day, January resembles the 24th, and February mirrors the third, with the moon phase guiding late month forecasts.
The roush rat in Northern Minnesota is said to have spent much of fall basking in sunshine and building shallow shelters, prompting Indiana and old settlers to predict a warm open winter. They claim the muskrat’s instinct signals mild conditions ahead, contrasting with the previous cold season.
The Baltimore and Frederick Confectionery Company with proprietor George S Dismond opens a new candy store at 36 North Market Street. The shop displays fine candy, attractive window display, and NOVA opening days today and tomorrow with novelties for visitors.
The semi annual meeting of the State Geological Survey Commission was held at Johns Hopkins University. Governor Warfield presided with President Irs Kom nen and R. W. Silvester among attendees. Prof. William Batlock Clack reported six months of topographic surveys across Caroline Queen Annes Dorchester and other counties. Capt. Hodgkins discussed resurvey work along the Masso and Dixon line with photographs to be published later.
A report summarizes arrests and sentences across Maryland. Dr L A Griffith elected president of Prince Georges Medical Association. John P Harner of Cambridge arrested on postal law charges. Lawrence Webb jailed 18 years for killing his brother in law Harry Bucbner. Judge Merrick presents a portrait to the Charles County Bar. A Japanese cook at Autapolis barracks dismissed after slashing Private Mills. James B McCardell sentenced to three years for assaulting Nellie Leach. Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad wreck minor. Henson Poole found guilty of manslaughter in Rockville and jailed 30 days. Charles County offers 1000 reward for Southern Maryland Savings Bank burglary arrest. Easton jury awards Robert J Allen 10000 for injuries from a Seaford train fall.
Andrew Babel, 21, of Nanticoke Pennsylvania, developed a magnesium based device to separate foreign substances from grain before milling. After a solitary process, he secured a patent and now has a Massachusetts firm offering $10,000 for patent rights. The invention aims to prevent accidents to grinding machinery.
The Com maating of Fredonia Council No 46 C U A M will be held Friday in the council chamber at Market and Church streets. State Councilor N L Todd and State Secretary Charles B Stein make the official visit, an event of special interest to members.
At yesterday's session the Board of County Commissioners approved special appropriations for road supervisors. The Frederick County Agricultural Society received 200 dollars for changes and improvements to the road from the Honae place to the Baltimore Pike behind the fair grounds.
The will of William KE Creager was entered in Orphans Court for probate yesterday. He leaves all property to his wife Laura L. Creager and appoints sons Clarence E. Creager and Charles W. Creager as executors.
Mr Samuel E Wertheimer will tear down his property at 108 East Patrick Street and construct two modern homes on the site. Local officials have approved preliminary plans and the project aims to add new residences to the neighborhood.
Creditors push for writ of certiorari to the Fourth Circuit in Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company bankruptcy dispute against Frank Portner William N Sweeney Albert W Wireman and McKanan Stone Machine. Attorneys Terry Muessara Carter and Bartlet argue insolvency and receivership, jury trial issues, and admissibility of state court records.
A roundup of residents visiting or returning home from trips includes Horace A. Brown and Miss Annie Groshon. Local events list Christmas sales, concerts, and officer visits, with notes on YMCA membership contest, a grand members meeting, and horse-drawn engine plans for snow days. The market report and local illnesses follow, plus a Frederick attorney’s admission to the U.S. Supreme Court bar and hog weights from Wisner Street.
Bratter has increased to 30 cents per pound in local and general markets, signaling higher costs for households and businesses. Industry reports note the rise affects several everyday goods and could influence consumer prices in the coming weeks.
The document includes a bank statement from a Maryland bank dated 1904 with entries on profits, dividends, and deposits, followed by multiple local notices. Officials’ signatures appear with acknowledgments and sworn statements. Community notices announce meetings, elections, and social events with dates and venues. a holiday gift showcase and a Japanese corner feature promote goods and decor at a local store.
The funeral of Miss Annie I Steal daughter of Mr George Bkad aged 25 years was held at her parents home north of New Market on December 2 Rev Mr Shafer officiated and burial followed at Union chapel cemetery near Daysville Pallbearers included William Ridgeway Chartes Lease John Barris Irvin Burrall Sheriden Blentlinger and Roy Barka K B Handle served as moderator The funeral of Nelly Fossatt adored of New London took place at Simpsons chapel New Market on December 3 Rev Boonza conducted services with burial in the graveyard adjoining the church KR H Randle was the undertaker
The social page notes a Friday evening dance at Junior Hall under Misa Ritcie’s class and a Christmas assembly on December 26. The Frederick Ottilo n club plans a fifth Otetillon event at Masonry Temple on December 7. Noah E Cramer reports sale of a 14 acre Wagners Valley property with dwelling and outbuildings to John Bk. Matin for $1 100.
Notice lists a store opening at 36 North Market Street with gifts for ladies and chocolate specials. It promotes bill payment discounts and a Christmas sale by the U D O at club rooms on Friday afternoon. Grace Reformed parish will hold a sale of candies and cakes on Friday at 4 pm. Groff's Green House advertises holly and holly wreaths for order.
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