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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1904
Page
3
Bargains Saturday and end of week sale notices mention China Closeta Gaua Chiffoniers and Elsation. Subscribers are asked to report promptly to the News any irregularity in receipt of papers.
Charles Barton aged 21 and a native of England was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the September 12 killing of Simon Talheim in Hagerstown. The verdict came after a trial that began at 1:30 p.m. and concluded shortly before 3 p.m. Judge Keedy will sentence Barton after the criminal docket ends, with the case then forwarded to Governor Warfield for execution date.
Purely personal items list residents and visitors in the city. W I Shank of Luray visits relatives, Adelaide Smallwood returns from Baltimore, Sabina Buckley from a business tour, Mary Mullinix from Wilmington California, William Obtle Tyler in town due to his brother Ira Tyler’s illness, Harry Gorebs visiting his wife Minnie Falconer, Edward Reich leaves Frederick for a clerkship with American Express in New York.
A local snippet column notes brisk sidewalks and rising egg prices risk holiday eggnog costs. Mrs Helen Jamison of Philadelphia visits Mr and Mrs Amos Urner in West Third Street. December weather hints at fickleness with hints of December sunshine.
The article states there will be no contest by Republicans for Maryland's electoral votes. It cites lack of organizational machinery and the expectation that Roosevelt and Fairbanks will gain enough votes elsewhere, making Maryland's votes unnecessary and a negligible addition.
Baltimore police capture 22 men accused in a Mt Airy safe robbery. three identified as part of the seven who rode the Frederick train Wednesday evening. Identifications tie some suspects to Aberdeen Ostonsville Mt Washington and La Plata robberies and reveal tools and methods used in the heists.
The Hagerstown hospital project gains momentum after a $6000 yearly state appropriation. Wealthy citizens consider funding the full build and equipment, with others pledging large sums and railroads expected to contribute. A separate item notes heavy hogs killed by John Wilcom weighing 1330 pounds total.
Retired farmer Ernest Fogle dies at his home near Higans. Escapee Thomas Wright is recaptured at Townsend Del. hunger in Cumberland death sentences commuted for Georgeanna Driver to life imprisonment. Charles county delegate James DeB. Welbach ill at Bryantown. Smallpox case at Indian Head a Pittsburg woman under care of Dr. George O. Monroe. Warrants issued for Harry Baker over alleged assault in Pinto Allegany. Local events: Fitzhugh Lee Chapter UD0 Christmas gate. Grace Reformed Church sale. Miss Ritchie dance class. Fredonia Council OA M state officer visit. Toobazir Gimmittis bazar planning.
Vermont has approved a first appropriation for a Monocacy battlefield monument. New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Maryland legislatures will be urged to follow, with Congress also asked to provide support. Veterans and association leaders from the battle organize the drive.
Delma the Winchester Virginia owned trotting mare suffered a severe ankle break in the 223 trotting race at the fair. Dr R V Smith reports the bone split in three places and while she can walk on the injured leg she is unlikely to race again. Delma won the second heat and led early in the third heat before the injury and will be sent home in a few days.
An election will be held at the Banking House on the second Tuesday in January 1905 between 10 am and 4 pm to elect twelve directors for the ensuing year. The notice lists Cress Nae Basis Frepini as proposer with the date and place in a formal banking district context.
The social world reports a cotillion at Masonic Temple with Frederick Select Orchestra and a late lunch, plus Ming Ritchie’s class dance in Junior Hall. Also noted are a national effort to protect migratory game birds, street conditions and spring work plans, market quotations, and a mill property sale announced for tomorrow near Buckeystown.
Obrtatmas photo requests accepted at Byerly's with electric lighting for faster printing. Weather no obstacle. proofs returned in a few days. Also offers canaries, canaries imported from Germany, and a variety of furnishings at McCardell's. Harness sale announced at A Castle's store with decorative furniture and reed goods.
A scanned ad list features nickel ware including trays brushes cups teapots chafing dishes and butter dishes with prices. plus silver plated items and porcelain pieces. Also mentions clocks lamps and kitchenware. Community notices invite members to a Fredonia council reception and multiple women’s group sale events for Christmas with sales of handkerchiefs aprons candies and crafts.
Local shops display wide ranges of gloves umbrellas and gifts for ladies gents and children with bargain prices on mercerized gloves fur stoles laces and toys. Music store promotes violins pianos accordions and holiday decor while furniture and china offer extensive selections for gift giving and home dining sets.
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