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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
2
A subscription to the Day or Weekly News is proposed as a fine Christmas gift. The Daily News costs 3 dollars per year and the Weekly News 1 dollar per year, payable in advance, with a printed notification card informing the recipient the paper will be mailed for a year from the donor.
F W Haskell argues in the Davem ar issue that careless habits by train crews, ignored rules, and lax supervision cause most American rail accidents. He cites block signals abused, and engineers disregarding safety, with examples from New Jersey and Michigan.
In circuit court yesterday afternoon jury verdicts favored the appellant A. H. Coppage v. Adam Dorsey and a guilty plea by John Tongel for assault. Hood faces bigamy charges with reserved decision. Other cases include bas tardy oaths, bastardy indictments, and a questioned jurisdiction plea as Willard leads State's side.
Messrs W J Barnard of Paw Paw Michigan and William H Beville of Chicago represent Western heirs in the John and Andrew House estates. They visited the clerk’s office noting well kept records, expect a short investigation into Frederick and Washington counties, and identified about 100 heirs and roughly 1000 acres plus two Sharpsburg lots. Property bought in 1801 for 10000 dollars could have quintupled in value. the Houses were Frederick County residents. They depart for Chicago this afternoon.
A quick roundup notes rising Christmas shopping, gift lists, and cold nights urging pipe checks. It mentions a growing kleptomania trend and a folksy quip about mule trades and hard times before the holidays. Domestic items and general interest blur with humorous witticisms.
A suspension bridge over the Elk river linking East and West Charleston collapsed this morning. Four teams were on the bridge when it failed and twenty five school children were drowned. The tragedy stunned the city as rescue and recovery efforts began and officials opened inquiries into the disaster.
Special dispatch reports the Burling ton Fast Mail wrecked near Bristol on December 25. The engineman was killed and the fireman fatally injured in the crash. Local rescuers and officials began investigations and aid efforts at the scene.
The State Board of Public Works postponed action on selling its interest in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal after two bids, 155,000 from K. S. Landstreet and 151,000 from J. H. Wheelright. The delay, until December 23, follows a tax exemption point raised by State Treasurer Vandiver tied to 1834 acts. Landstreet pressed for an immediate vote as 2,700 workers were idle, but the board awaits Attorney General Bryan’s opinion before deciding.
Hiram M Keefer aged 74 died at 9 30 from a complication of diseases after a week long illness at his East Patrick street home. A native of the city and partner in Hardt & Keefer lumber firm, he retired after partner John O Hardt died. Survived by widow Margaret Haller and three children C O Carty, Cora M Keefer, and Charles W H Keefer. Also survived by brothers Elteha Keefer and Edward Keefer and sister Mrs William Ersy. Funeral from his late residence Saturday at 2 00 with services at the house and interment at Olivet Cemetery.
The wW.3S. Sohley Unamo post elected officers for the year led by Commander Robert L Rippeon and Past Commander William P. Manulaby. Installations set for January, private, with changes under new order laws. Rippoon, longtime member and foreman, highlighted. retiring officers honored with past commanders iron cross.
A horse belonging to B Ebert and Son kicked Mrs Hattie Simpson on North Bentz Street between Patrick and Church. She suffered a fractured collarbone and was taken home after visiting Dr O F Goodall. She was reported doing well the next morning. The will of Mrs Susan L Dorsey was probated, leaving property to her husband Captain Ignatius Dorsey and later to Col Wlysses Hobbs and others. Hog killings by Englebrecht and Eyler noted. Governor Warfield granted clemency to Washington Dail who had been jailed for larceny.
Sister Mary Dolores Atles aged 75, longtime Visitation Convent educator in Carroll County, died last night at 9 30 after paralysis. She joined the convent in 1333 and professed May 11, taught the higher class, edited the Alpha for four years, and served as director and assistant Mother Superior. Survived by two sisters, funeral tomorrow at ten with high mass in the Convent Chapel. Alumni Association invited.
A long, garbled advertisement listing blankets, umbrellas, linen handkerchiefs, burialines, Christmas photos, Kodak supplies, accordions, watches, jewelry, and baking powder. Includes prices from 25c to several dollars, references to LynnHaven, Byerly, Kreh, and local services, with a notice about city driving enforcement.
An old catalog style notice touts bargains from several merchants. L E Mullinix sells imported and domestic wines and prints advertisements for other items, including lamps, coffee, and infants burey. A Christmas rug sale highlights Oriental Axminster Rugs and room furnishings as part of a broader home decor promotion.
Alection notice announces a banking election at the Ultlens National Bank of Frederick Maryland. On the second Tuesday in January 1905 between 9 and 12 o'clock a.m. twelve directors will be elected for the coming year. Officials and candidates include WAL et AIMALE RAMAN. Cunhter.
Hymeneal records list several couples wed in Walkersville and Hagerstown area churches on December 12 through 14 with details of locations and attendants. A small fire alarm on East South street reported minor damage to a parlor curtain at Mr George Weiner’s residence with negligible losses. Local market quotations from HHM Cramer & Co. include corn oats and wheat prices per bushel.
Local notices promote 8 o'clock Rafiting Goose at Cramer's Oafs 10 Wear Patrick Street and gift ideas from BIRELY's Palace or Music. Advertisements urge piano organs guitars and holly wreaths, plus a Frederick College writing course and a Memorial verse for George Andrew Babal.
The passage lists meetings and notices for the Chippens Tribe No. 14 Improved Order of Red Men, a club meeting at J. D. Crimmina’s, a Freemasons gathering at Major E. Y. Goldaborough’s office, GOP supporters gathering, a firemen’s thanks note for a December 14 blaze, Mizpah Chapter No. 9 OBE S election, and St Mary’s Chapter Christmas sale at All Saints Episcopal chapel on December 11 at 3 pm.
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