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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1903
Page
3
The Weekly News will be a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with full news and special features. It boasts Frederick city and county circulation as the largest bona fide paper, an unmatched advertising medium with many advantages. Ad copy for new ads is due by 6 pm Wednesday and changes by 12 m Wednesday.
Notices list John Ringgold of Feagaville dying of heart disease at 65 with surviving spouse Nancy A. Jones and nephew Aaron Ringgold. Albert Boyer 73 buried in Fairview M P Church cemetery. William E. Albaugh Civil War veteran found dead, survived by widow and two daughters. Charles A. Deyhoof 40 funeral in Mt. Airy and Losust Grove church. Joshua Young 45 died in Baltimore with Cedar Grove funeral. local notes on sickness and market prices at Mountain City Mill.
In Washington D C and nearby towns three Christmas week weddings linked the Marmion and Brosius families with Edythe Marmion wed John Brosius at St Aloysius Church. The ceremony drew clergy and relatives including Dr Marmion and family, with decorations and a traditional nuptial mass. Also in Greageratown Grace Eleanor Grinder wed Charles W Stitely, as Rev Wheeler officiated, amid holly greens and a quiet celebration. Near Utica Edna B Keeney and J McClelland Engle united in marriage at the bride’s father’s home with Rev Asper presiding, as guests observed a festive holiday event.
Purely personal notices list numerous visitors and travelers from Baltimore Frederick and other places visiting relatives and friends during the holidays. Names include Miss Effie Lease Miss Molila Dixon Miss Ethel Fout and Mrs Mary J Baughman with various family connections. Also noted are Dr F M Hartnock Dr William O Boteler and Dr F F Howe visiting and returning home after holiday travels. A Berlin and Lovesteville Bridge Company directors election names J D Baker George William Smith John A Lynch John C Motter D E Kefauver D H Hargett and William Schnanfer.
The annual Christmas program at Janier Hall organized by Mrs. Catherine Eisenbauer Fount drew a good crowd. The two part event featured The Coming of Santa Claus with many named child and adult participants and The Scheme That Failed a farce with a list of cast members. Candy and presents were distributed after the first part.
Mr and Mrs H C Madary of Plane No 4 celebrate their golden wedding with dinner for family and friends, receiving gifts including a life arts portrait. Numerous local residents attend. A taffy and popcorn social at Hiram Staley’s residence draws many guests. Card party at Miss Ritchie’s hosts prizes. many dances announced including a New Year dance and an assembly at Junior Hall.
Rev M J Heberly of Walkersville L B charge outlines watch night service Thursday at 9 pm. Revival to continue for weeks. Mt Vernon Presbyterian holds communion Sunday at 10 am and Sunday school meets at 7 pm in the church.
County officials traveled to Knoxville to confer with B and O Railroad engineer J R Leighty about removing a railroad crossing near the area. The plan proposes joining two roads away from the tracks to eliminate one crossing. Also postponed: sale of Donb's dwelling and mill property by mortgagee Mary A Wolfe, now slated for January 6, 1904.
Independent Hose Company seeks funds through a February City Opera House fair titled The Fair of the Olden Times. Led by Mrs. A L Bader, the event is organized by the Ladies of Frederick to reduce debts on the engine house and support running costs.
A striking four barge tree display by Charles J. Wilcoxon on South Market Street features glittering ornaments and themed sections with animals baby dolls shells and miniature houses. The decor took four nights to complete and includes a live alligator raccoon and goldfish as pets. a pol parrot died during the season.
A committee of VY M O A members plans a New Year’s Day gathering in the rooms from 2 to 5 pm with music and entertainment. New games will engage the crowd and refreshments will be served. All young men are invited regardless of membership.
A Frederick County Maryland bank statement for 1903 lists liabilities and notes outstanding with figures, signed by cashier William G. Zimmerman and attested by local officials. The page also advertises Uncle Josh at the Theatre with Lyman H. Howe moving pictures, plus local ads for dental services, porcelain and china gifts, and lamps available daily before Christmas.
Fayette Gibson of Barre de Grace dies aged. Dr Edward Mortimer Hardenade of Easton dies of pneumonia. Martin Wagner of Baltimore, president of Martin Wagner Packing Co, dies at his home on 206 Laurens Street. Edward Jarvie of Crowella Worcester County beaten by three men. Thirteen cattle and two horses perish in a barn fire on the late T Harrison Garrett estate near Govanstown. Paul M Reese, drug clerk for Dr Oscar E Ross of Baltimore, committed for larceny. Judge Keedy in Hagerstown denies license to Albertus Clipp to open a silk shop near Yarrowsburg schoolhouse, costs taxed. Fire destroys a large barn and more at Joseph E Ashton’s property near Upper Cross Roads Harford County. eleven cattle perish. Logs valued at 3500 dollars. Judge Keedy issues opinion in Cumberland on Baltimore city and Allegany County tax dispute over capital stock taxes for Barton and Georges Creek Valley Coal Company. taxes to be paid to Allegany County.
The funerals for John W. Eyler who died by his own hand at Double Pipe Creek were held Sunday afternoon with Elder Weybright officiating. Floral contributions were noted as lovely, pallbearers listed, funeral director D A Sharetts. Gerard Heater’s funeral followed the Connellsville railroad accident, with service at the Point of Rocks home and Rev Fr P McGuire officiating. pallbearers named as Hester’s associates.
The annual election of officers will be held in the store room of Mr. A R Yeakle City Hall building tomorrow Tuesday evening at o o'clock p m to elect officers for the ensuing year A fall attendance is requested By order A R Yeakle Treasurer cheap A great opportunity Do not delay your visit
Annie White aged about seventeen was arrested yesterday afternoon by Constable Cartar and brought before Justice Eckstein who committed her to the House of Correction for six months. A meeting at Court street hall will arrange the joint installation of officers on January 12 by the Ladies Aid Society and the Legion of Veterans.
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