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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1906
Page
5
Fragmentary item honoring historical figures with scattered biographical lines. Mentions Li Josepan Johnston born near Poony N-Horeeys G WN HL and Amherst origins. References W. Averell and Hyde Park Mass with vague dates and context.
Local residents from Hagerstown to Frederick visit and travel through the city. Notables include Alex Neill Ozcar Firestone H D Etchison Otho J Gaver Stanp and others spending the day in Frederick or visiting relatives in nearby towns. Mr John Perry starts a new traveling salesman position in North Market Street. The Landis marriage anniversary is celebrated and Lindsay Crawley attends a Randolph Macon Alumni meeting in Baltimore.
Mr. Charles Barrasser suffered serious burns to the left side of his face and eyebrows after a flame from a gas engine at Mr. John Hershbarger’s workshop flared up during repairs yesterday afternoon.
The morning weather reports ice in streams and ponds 1 to 2 inches thick with forecast cold continuing. Residents note nearby ponds solidifying and some expect cutting to begin Monday if temperatures rise, as the forecast calls for warmer weather tomorrow.
The mid winter reception at the Woman's College drew a large crowd despite old weather. About six hundred invitations were issued and most were accepted. President and Mrs App and other faculty hosted a gathering in decorated parlors with a Frederick Street Orchestra and a formal collation at the dining room prepared by Miss McClelland and assistants. Notable guests included Mrs T Weaver Mr Maurice Weaver of Gettysburg Pa Miss Hazel Prey Miss Edns May Mr M B J Hon S G Grasnawalz Miss Mabel Sheetz Mr B J Hoffacker Mr Walter Stoeffer Mr W J Lewis EH Spottier Miss Carria Copper Miss Kauffman Miss Ance Reid Miss Lucy Smith and Miss Helen Maddox from various cities.
John RB Eyler of Dublin dies at 68 from pneumonia at Emergency Hospital. Funeral at Lutheran church Walkersville tomorrow at 1 pm, interment Rocky Hill cemetery. Algernon Poole dies after paralysis while visiting Montgomery county relatives. Barry G W Hill 35, Baltimore and Ohio conductor, dies at St Joseph's Hospital. survived by widow and two children. services at Branewick.
Mr E G Gunby Maryland state manager organized Braddock Wa 1534 lodge in Red Men's Hall last night. It opens with eight charter members from thirty five total. Officers elected include O E Cline president Charles L Stokes vice president George W Heinlein secretary Wm G Zimmerman translator Markwood D Harp chaplain Henry B Debring watchman Charles H Hellner sentry James M Goodman physician John H Grove guide. Meeting planned for next Friday to set a regular meeting night.
Sheriff Martz and Deputy Grimes arrested Jas Fisher for being drank and disorderly. Justice Join Wood fined him five dollars and he served 30 days in jail. Fire near Westminster destroys a Frederick county dwelling owned by Harry Stern with Demmitt family losing all household effects.
The independent Hose Co. reports the arrival of the new axis and rear wheels from Seneca Fuller in New York. The front wheels were repainted to match, giving the engine a handsome appearance. The engine is expected to be ready for service by the middle of next week.
In Frederick County lawmakers introduced bills to ban liquor sales in Barkitsville and Petereville. Debate centered on compulsory education for deaf or blind children and a compromise pension proposal for aging judges. The education bill was unfavorably reported, while the other measure progressed to committee review for transportation provisions.
The Frederick Art Club met February 1 with Miss Maywood presiding. Miss Haupt gave a Sicily themed talk on Palermo and street life, followed by Federation Bulletin readings and several art world updates from Misses Dack Hancock and Tellinghast. Miss Markey led a Philadelphia art exhibition recap with Collier’s Weekly drawings, generating lively discussion among members.
Adjutant Lydie Lovell of the Salvation Army was arrested in Hagerstown on public nuisance charges following complaints from saloonkeepers hotel guests and churchgoers about her loud harangues and singing. Judge Hoffman warned she would be jailed if law is broken again and allowed her release on promise to sing pray and preach within limits. Lovell, from New Jersey, has two brothers in Garfield County.
The Utica Hersidasya reports a strong house for the Guy Brothers Minstrel Troupe last night with a grand daytime parade and an evening program that pleased patrons. The troupe arrived in the morning and performed in red coated costumes, delivering fine entertainment. They appear at the City Opera House on Tuesday night.
At a Frederick county meeting of the Young Men's Bible Society the board elected officers. Roward S. Eichalberger was chosen president with John S. Ramsburg and R. Bush Lewis as vice presidents. Charles M. Gilpin became secretary, J. Welty Pahtney as corresponding secretary, and Elmer Brown as treasurer.
Large Parker and Colonel Layman of near Orsagers town report a hog weighing 577 pounds after a recent slaughter. Both men are noted as local residents with a regionally known farming background. The event highlights rural agricultural yields in the community.
Local notices list multiple churches with Sunday services, Sunday schools, and evening worship across Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Evangelical Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, and Brethren congregations. Events include gospel meetings, Epworth Leagues, and special programs led by pastors and visiting speakers.
News notes multiple tragedies and disappearances across the area. Olin Willey and Miss Spear remain missing from Cambridge after the Avondale Mansion fire near Hagerstown. William Hilton of Hagerstown killed by locomotive in Cumberland. Mrs Marie H Diffenbaugh dies in Westminster. George Sacks and Edith Moffatt, missing since December, found in Virginia. Frank Han of Lisbon found dead on road to Woodbine. Mr Hail, 63 veteran of Civil War, noted. Mrs Ann Webb, 99, dies at grandson’s home in Falls Baltimore County.
George W. Condon and Carrie May Bloom of Poplar Springs were wed at the M.E. parsonage in the city yesterday after a 4 30 p m ceremony by Rev L A Thirl id. Sites Miller Stewart Sites and Migs Anza Bella Miller of near Komltsburg married February 1 at the Re formed parsonage Taneytown by Rev D J Wolf.
The Local mart reports G Waring Tyson market quotes for today. Corn price is $2.16 per barrel shelled and 43 cents per bushel. Wheat No 2 is quot ed at 790 steamer 700 per bushel and 600 per bushel for damaged lots. Gat prices are 30 cents per bushel.
Cashier WM G Zimmerman swears to the truth of a bank statement listing liabilities capital stock paid surplus undivided profits, notes outstanding, due to other banks, state banks and bankers, due to savings banks, dividends unpaid, individual deposits subject to check, certified checks, and other items. Officials J Travers Thomas notary, John C Motter, James McSherry, J D Baker attest to correctness.
An advertisement row offers dense lists of textiles and fabrics including silk taffetas and embroidered cambrics, with clearance sales amid low prices on dairy bread and canned goods. The seller promises to clean out stock despite losses as daily bargains persist.
Certification by the Acting Comptroller of the Currency extends Citizens National Bank of Frederick Maryland to January 2 1926 under the National Bank Act. Declaration dated January 2 1908 records compliance with extension provisions and amended articles of association.
Prices for butter eggs and produce dominate the listing with butter at 25 cents a pound and eggs from 14 to 18 cents per dozen. Vegetables feature turnips cabbage oats onions and cranberries among others with varied per unit prices. Fish meats and dairy products are detailed including mackerel 20 cents per pound and beef cuts ranging from 8 to 19 cents per pound.
Saturday specials list household goods metalware seeds Valentine displays and concert notices. O. A. Lanpis K of B announces lodge event and cement suppliers market Portland and granite items alongside cane paper and soap. A drama "Down in Dixie" plays February 10. new telephone directory due February 15. public entertainment and sales pitches fill the page with local merchants and services.
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