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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
9
The issue reviews the Boer war’s courage and hope, notes McComas backing Admiral Schley, and discusses political shifts over Mr Isaac Lobe Straus for House Speakership. It also covers Frederick war claim grounds, the Chicago Woman's Club anonymity dispute, and arbitration for capital and labor advancing peace efforts alongside general editorial synopses.
A snippet of witty exchanges from humorous dialogues and quips. The piece references Mr Crimsonbeak and Mrs including a Noah ark joke, a fake medicine seller, Eleanor and a spoken piece, plus a foolkiller remark about danger signs and barrel falls. The tone mirrors lighthearted punchlines typical of humor columns.
A historical snippet from the New York Herald quotes a verse on patience and night, then ponders who won the battle to Captain Montoy Ian and Cervera. It names roles aboard the ship and stresses shared honor among the crew, from bridge to engine room and powder room.
On Thursday morning December 12 Rev Thomas O Jones of the M E Church South Plane No 4 was thrown from a horse breaking his collar bone and receiving injuries.
A young minister riding a horse that trotted and blundered was thrown about ten feet onto frozen ground. He is being tenderly cared for at the home of Mr. George Spurrier, Plane No. 4.
The Philadelphs Record notes Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa as Roosevelt’s choice for Secretary of the Treasury, praising his practical common sense and state esteem. It argues experience need not be in banking, citing past Secretaries who lacked banking work but mastered finance, and notes Roosevelt’s preference for energy and law knowledge over banker prestige. Also briefly mentions a $10 monthly pension for George R. Dennis and an ad for Harper whiskey at the Buffalo Restaurant in Frederick.
A column notes a Bright Items alarm clock like device, severe weather halting Myersville Saving Bank work, stores showing Christmas clutter, iron work arriving for a new Routzahu Ford bridge, and a call to spend the last Sunday of the year in church. The F M railroad freight and passenger traffic this month reportedly set a record.
A birthday party for Violet Fleming was hosted at Mrs. Fleming’s home with many guests. Attendees included Mrs. Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Mehrking, Mr. and Mrs. Beall, and numerous relatives and friends from the community.
The News presents a 1902 calendar urging reader prosperity for the year. An ad promotes Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for coughs bronchial issues and consumption in early stages, claiming it clears lungs and chest infections. Main's Drug Store offers Green's remedies and almanac.
A period market note lists New Year shopping prices across butter eggs poultry fruit vegetables fish and meats. It notes turkeys chickens ducks geese and pork stay strong while eggs drop post Christmas baking and items like apples grapes cabbage and oysters show varied per unit costs.
In holiday trading week start, little activity, U.S. money easing prompts modest market moves. Gas stock strengthens to 68.5, bonds show gains in Seaboard Ten Years and several state and utility issues. Prices for United Railways and back stocks shift, money availability remains easy at 3.5% on call and time. TownsendDScott & Son.
Bradstreet's notes record holiday trade at top prices in iron and steel with sustained activity in other industries and ongoing car and power shortages. The year ends with cheerful sentiment and bright yearly expectations, while regional reports vary from record New Orleans holiday trade to pessimism in cotton regions. The wheat movement leads grains, oats and corn shrink, and northern western centers look bright though the market remains cautious amid sugar fluctuations and money conditions.
Gains in sugar on better trade prospects and a sharp advance in Amalgamated Copper dominate a session where railroad stocks rise and Western Pacific posts gains on favorable company reports. United States bonds strengthen as investors anticipate heavy January reinvestment demand, while foreign exchange holds at around 4.86 to the pound. Wheat trades show active but unsettled mood with light receipts and quiet turnover, December and January prices posting declines and mixed futures across the board.
A renowned trap shot and record holder, Fred Erb Jr was born August 16, 1857, in Lafayette Indiana. He inherited his talent from his father Jed Eric Sr, famed for historic shoots including a live pigeon world championship victory over William King of London.
At age 12 Erb drew attention in pigeon matches backed by his father and won many traps. He rose to fame by challenging Captain Bogardos in March 1880 at St Joseph Missouri, scoring 98 birds to 83. He later retired to dog training, returned to aim for world championship, won Grand Hotel Trophy in February, and defeated George Beck and Elmer Neal. He trains dogs with a unique method and has a strong kennel reputation.
In the second annual report Maryland Anti Saloon League Superintendent Nicholson notes rapid progress in Frederick County. From May 1900 to October a rapid rise in local participation led to county organization. The League influenced legislative candidates and Annapolis delegates, with indictments of liquor-law offenders seen as proof of organized effort and broad local support.
A reader urges clearer diphtheria diagnosis and early antitoxin use. The letter discusses varied early forms, cites Osler, Fussell, and Jacobi, and argues for a free county bacteriological station and free antitoxin for the poor, to reduce mortality and aid physicians.
O W RB Cara argues for improvements in disease prevention and hygiene in the county. He cites epidemics as more costly than fires like the great Chicago blaze and urges county officials to adopt measures that cut disease impact and protect commerce and social life.
A Pekin constable was stabbed during a poker game dispute. Edith Byrne named principal at Etchion public school in Montgomery county. George Blair vs John C Brady case moved from Prince Georges to Washington County in 1887 and has been compromised. Santa Clara at Spracedale school near Poshontas burned by E T Glarfelty. Judge Reveil appoints Francis P Scevena receiver of Dime Savings Bank Annapolis. Windsor Knitting Co sues J Irvin Bitner and Harry J Crossen for 1458 87. Greensboro businessmen plan savings bank. Denton eight miles away boosts interest and capital stock planned.
Charles Norris, son of John D. Norris, of Burkittaville, buys his employer Juliis Hall’s stage route and mail carrier business between Barnesville and Poolesville in Montgomery County for 1200 dollars.
The President reappointed Charles J. Lewis formerly of this city as postmaster at Clarendon Texas. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate and the office carries a salary of 1400 dollars annually.
Property tied to the estate of Isaac E H Wachter on the south side of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad about one mile south of Frederick, adjoining lands of Jonathan Cooke Grove Lime Company and others, deemed valuable. Sale details to follow as estate proceedings proceed.
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