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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
3
An OCR fragment references historical dates and people including John Philip Kembie and a United States veteran. It also mentions a geography work and various scattered biographical notes. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
A compact classifieds column lists boarders wanted at 235 E Church St and rental offers from News Office House For Rent. It notes sale items like Property For Sale by Patrick Sr Morey and Samples on Sale. Local merchants Kemp Hall Edison Records Shipley & Bop and Neidig & Milter Announcements advertise goods and services. Subscribers asked to report receipt irregularities.
Special Dispatch reports the US transport Meade ablaze off San Francisco on February 1. Three men are dead, four are missing, and three are fatally injured.
Semi official dispatch from Togo Japan dated February 1 announces Admiral Togo will visit America in April aboard two armored cruisers. The plan involves a formal reception and diplomatic talks between the nations.
A cave-in in the new Erie tunnel near Orisville, N. Y., has killed three men and injured two others. Rescue crews worked to reach the trapped workers as officials investigated the cause of the collapse. The victims were identified as workers employed by the tunnel project.
A collection of brief personal notices lists Ex Senator Jacob Rohrback. Justice O H Eckatein. Charles Wertheimer. H Dorsey Etchison. Eli G Haugh. Wm T Staley. Edward Nichols. Mr. and Mrs Ralph Young. Mrs Wm T Munshower. Chrissie Leroh. Helen and Lola Hall. Martha and Bessie Ely. It records their travel, visits, moves, and attendance at funerals or family events in towns including Baltimore Frederick Myersville Knoxville Emmitsburg and Key locations in Maryland.
Brief Bits discuss writing February as the shortest month and predicting a groundhog forecast. A future inventor of a borrowless umbrella is imagined while a specialist notes a harsh winter with limited weeks to work. The piece surveys social roles and a quirky quote from Eben about a plan for lifting chickens. It notes the Christian Endeavor movement’s twenty fifth birthday on Friday February 2.
Mrs Minnie S Marker through attorney Frank O Norwood files bill of divorce from husband Marion O Marker. They married May 22 1902. Parade by Kentucky Blossoms Company at noon and shows at City Opera House tonight and tomorrow night.
A warrant was issued in Connellsville Pa for Miss Georgios Ferrez a Syriac woman on charges of fraud based on selling Turkish fabrics at inflated prices. She claims innocence and says she can prove her case with statements from associates including Rev L A Thirlkeld and Rev Dr Jessup.
January reports show 16 deaths in the city and county with 31 in the county. Interments occurred at Met Olivet, Reformed, and colored graveyards. Mortality was lower than December with 11 city interments and 4 in the county.
A police officer William King was arrested for alleged disorderly conduct after an altercation with Bion Boost. Several individuals Charles Bready Hanley Steckter were detained for vagrancy and jailed for two days. Local sickbed notices report multiple residents improving or recovering. Francis Scott Key Council held a meeting with a smoker and social event featuring music and speeches.
Mr. Ralph Young of Washington D C sold his three story brick residence at 515 North Market Street to Mr. Robert A. Bennett for 2500 dollars. L M Nixdorf Jr was the negotiating broker. Visiting physician Dr C F Goodell of Frederick has been appointed to St Luke s Hospital Baltimore and Lew Institution opened today.
Col. Pearre of the Sixth District visited Annapolis with Allegany and Western Maryland politicians. The trip fueled talk of his candidacy and possible opposition from Montgomery and Garrett counties. Lloyd Lowndes Jr was named as a probable rival, with support from Allegany Republicans. Pearre claimed no opposition strong enough to defeat him, while Montgomery tensions over a post office dispute lingered.
A social page notes multiple events at Church Hall with Mr and Mrs George E Osok hosting a large after dinner crowd on January 25 including numerous youths and their families. A second surprise party at Mr and Mrs A J Clay’s home also occurred January 25 with games and gatherings.
Ernest R. Powell of Lewistown and Mary O. Shook of the Lewistown district were married last evening at 430 North Market Street by Rev. 5 M Hench. The notice notes a local marriage amid community activity.
The Maryland House debated the divorce bill pushed by Mr Anders of Frederick County. An unfavorable committee report was overruled and the measure advanced for amendments. Discussion covered remarriage, potential migration to Maryland, and substitute proposals.
Bates Johnson, a colored man, is held at Mount Holly pending trial for the murder of Miss Florence W. Allison of Moorestown New Jersey. Deputy Sheriff George Mallion was sworn in yesterday as Harry Ross alias Obese, charged with robbing Major Garratt’s Linden Montgomery home before Christmas. Baltimore exports show January shipments totaling 6,853,261 bushels of grain including 6,200,614 bushels of corn and 281,035 of wheat. Annapolis hazing crisis features Midshipman Boyd who chose self representation in a mild defense as the court eyes graduation set for February 22.
The funeral of Jats John A. Grambine was held this afternoon at 120 o'clock. Services were at the undertaking establishment of G O asby conducted by Rev. Charles F. Steck. Remains were taken to Middletown on the Frederick and Middletown Railroad in a special car. Interment followed at the Lutheran cemetery in Middletown. O O Osrty was funeral director. A large cross and pillow tributes from Herman florist adorned the casket.
George L. Cramer & Son closed the sale yesterday of the 400 acre Kilmain stock farm near Dickerson Station Montgomery county Maryland. The property owned by Levi Morgan was transferred to George L. Cramer in a private consideration deal.
The Local wart quotes market prices from G Waring Tyson for today. Corn per barrel two dollars twenty cents shelled with 45 cents per bushel. Wheat No 2 red sixty nine? atammer seventy cents per bushel rejected sixty cents per bushel. Oat thirty cents per bushel.
The Citizens' National Bank of Frederick is authorized to continue its corporate existence until January 2 1926 under the act extending national banking associations. Deputy Comptroller T P Kane certifies the extension of its amended articles of association.
A Garden Magazine guide suggests growing water lilies in two-square-foot sunny ponds or kerosene barrel tubs cut in half. Use washed barrels filled with soil and manure, add a inch of sand, and plant Nymphasa tetragona Chinese pigmy lilies to quickly cover water. Water should be replenished as needed. avoid mud or swamp muck. flowers open at noon and fade by late afternoon, lasting June to September with a light tea-rose fragrance.
The Pittsburg Eagle reports the Guy Brothers Minstrels impressed audiences at the Avenus Theatre last evening with a standout opening number The Hunters After the Chase and strong specialties They announce an engagement at the City Opera House on February 6 indicating a notable local entertainment event with high praise from the reviewer
A local store promotes daily bargains on varied stock with bold claims of big savings for Fors and Ladies Costs. The copy emphasizes clearing inventory and finding real value for shoppers.
The article extols winter flower viewing as a recreation for patient walkers who observe white blossoms and seeds through seasons from late fall to spring. It contrasts the uplifting sights of marshes and thickets with the dreariness of gloomy indoors, urging active curiosity and seasonal discovery. It also notes local business change and a Fortnightly Club meeting at Kemp Hall with a start time of 8 30.
Readable text lists two street addresses in Maryland and a town name Morgan Cecil, unclear context or purpose of the notice. No dates, events, or organizations identified.
Local notice promotes a late evening entertainment by Frederick’s talent, with vocal and instrumental acts, at Kemp Hall on February 5. Also advertises The Commercial Operations store in South Mankest, Edleon Records for February, and a soup special at Feiss Frase’s. The Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Co announces a new directory coming February 15 1906 and urges listings. A farmers note markets Peerleaf Paper Meat Sack by Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Co Freder ick Md offers three sizes at 3 4 5 cents to preserve meat and prevent skippers.
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