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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1904
Page
3
The Weekly News announces a handsome twelve page edition for Thursday with extensive features and the largest circulation in Frederick city and county. Advertising copy for Tx Westy News is due by 5 ge. m Wednesday and changes by 12 m Wednesday.
Local society notes list many residents and visitors during holidays. Names includeMiss Helen Landauer Naomi Herahbarger Harry Anders Leo Wineberg George F MacMan Henry F Newton Charles A Duvall Mary A Duvall J D Conard Minnie Conard O Herbert Kreh Grace Moberly Claude Moberly Anne Claggett Sohley Anne Claggett Sohley and others visiting in Washington Woodington New York City and Washington DC with relatives and friends.
The mammoth melodrama Across the Rockies by J. J. McCloskey arrives at the City Opera House on Wednesday December 28. It follows his Across the Pacific and is expected to draw large crowds. tickets may be bought in advance with no price changes. Postmaster W Hall Harris of Baltimore was appointed by President Roosevelt, a surprise to Maryland Republicans. The decision drew criticism from party leaders who were sidelined.
Christmas services filled Frederick churches with decorated halls and gifts for Sunday school children. The United Brethren offered a Christmas Cantata “Christmas Fairies” featuring Lillian Miller and Elsie Rox with Santa Claus, the Frost Queen, and the Fairy Queen among lively performances. The Inasmuch Band and Laplanders provided musical interludes as Rev. J. W. Kiracofe received a monetary gift from the congregation. A second program, “Eno City,” is announced for December 29.
During Monday sleighing incidents Mr G Staley Doub and Miss Regina Rodock from this city were upset in the car tracks near Saint Patrick. Doub sustained severe cuts and facial bruises while Rodock escaped with minor injuries. In a separate incident Mr Roger Levy of West Third Street was thrown from a sleigh in front of his home and dragged a short distance before stopping. he escaped injury while the sleigh overturned but remained intact.
A Frederick post office notice lists 14 names of advertised letters on Saturday December 24 1904. To claim, recipients must call for letters. unclaimed letters may be sent to the dead letter office within two weeks. Names include Clara Boyes Katherine Nusbaum Edna G Williama M Brengle Oscar O Dean B E DeCashmatt Frederick Betrester Lavel Henry H Moore H Mitz Theodore F Richardson S D Stull.
Rev Hicks predicts a January with multiple storm periods from December 1901 into January. Storms bring rain snow and blizzards from the south to the Atlantic, with rising barometers and extreme cold following west and north, then easing as the month ends with clearing, cold conditions. Predictions emphasize lunar and solar influences and volatile barometric shifts.
Former Mayor John B. Widener of Cumberland marks his eighty six birthday. William Gray dies after being struck by a locomotive near Cumberland on the B and O line. Washington Grove to get a new station and 15 new passenger stops on the Pittsburg Division. St Mary’s Church in North East reopened. Allegany County turns 125 since formation. Trial of Hoopes and Holland for Ovantabla murder scheduled next week in Elkton. Various local accidents and crimes reported including horse kick near Kensington, a Laurel death, a Mor kik train attack, pneumonia death in St Margarets, a fire side quarrel stabbing in Hagerstown, Christmas day shooting, and a child accidentally shot in Baltimore.
A Sunday night blaze at H. Mercier's house near Washington Junction consumed most of the contents. Tenant Mr Wirts occupied the home. loss estimated at 1200 dollars. Firefighters saved few furniture items. Nearby Pooleville reports many wild tarkeye shooting 15 pound game along the Potomac.
A winter storm left the county with icy rails and wire damage. Commutes via the F M Railway were delayed with cars running late to Myersville. Telephone and telegraph lines suffered widespread outages, though long distance to Baltimore remained mostly intact. Repairs began, with several days needed to restore full service.
Jesse Jones and Hagene Briscoe were arrested in Bantz's Row after a street fight. Jones paid a $5 fine. Briscoe was jailed 20 days for default on three fines. Reed Gawking was fined $10 for disorderly conduct. Market quotes from H. M. Cramer & Co. list assorted prices for corn wheat and oats.
The document names officers and managers including J. D. Baker as president, Wm. G. Baker as vice president, and H. D. Baker as assistant cashier. Other listed roles include cashier J. D. Baker, with additional names such as Samuel G. Duvall, D. E. Kerauver, and Jno C. McTrer.
Christmas presents fill the City Hotel News Stand with boxed assortments priced from 1 to 25 dollars. Womens hand bags, unbroken stock of pretty handkerchiefs, and holiday novelties are showcased to boost after Christmas sales. A separate report details a man struck by a train in route to Martinsburg and Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias officers elected for the coming term.
Mr. Harry Beaufelter of West Patrick Street was arrested on Market Street by Officer Brengle for fast driving. With J J Hollway he claimed the horse was unmanageable and was released. John T Bast near the city was fined $2.50 by Justice J Wood after arrest for fast driving on Market Street. Austin Haffner of West Third was fined $2.50 by Justice Wool for fast driving on Market Street.
Charles Thomas Fagan aged 17 dies at home on Weat Patrick Street of Brights disease. Funeral at 3 p.m. from the late home with Rev Dr Osborne Iogle officiating. interment in Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. F. Schroeder funeral director.
St John’s Sunday School will present The Real Santa Claus operetta at Junior Hall this evening at 7 30 Admission 15 cents. Christmas goods on sale at Hassooke with repaired items and a large stock at reduced prices. New Brigsell's Carpet Sweepers in latest woods and the Premiser by Bissell on display.
L. Moullinix exclusive carpet and wallpaper house advertises Barat Wood Japanese denigue and new product lines.
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