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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1902
Page
3
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday and offer a handsome twelve page format with all news and special features. It boasts Frederick city and county's largest genuine circulation and unmatched advertising reach with many advantages. Copy for new ads due by 5 PM Wednesday and changes by 7 PM that day.
A Cumberland chapter of the Unitedrish League formed. the American Poultry Association plans its fall exhibit in Hagerstown. Rev Stephen J Morgan of Alldallow's Episcopal Church is dead. A coasting accident at Camberland injured several youths, three fatally. Washington County Free Library lent about 200 books per day in January. Land will be condemned for a new reservoir by Washington County Water Company near Edgemont. Capt J O Byron has returned home from service in China and the Philippines. Judge Edward Stake presiding in Allegany County found Albert and Dolan Mason guilty of second degree murder. Clarence Mason was acquitted. Postmaster J Henry Holzshu prepares to advertise Cumberland government building bids and will soon review drawings. In Baltimore, Thomas H Gudgeon shot and wounded Mrs Annie Schrader during a hallucination episode. he also tried to shoot Mrs Baker but she crouched behind a tub and escaped injury. Gudgeon was arrested.
Mrs L Esder returns from Higera visit. Mrs G B Nutt and Miss Washrothland head to Washington. Mr Percy Mysrs joins R L Shaif of Jefferson in local enterprise. The Unreasonable Mrs Wests insurgent play at City Opera House Friday sews new scenery for two acts. Fancy furniture curtains and setting boost attractions as advance sale grows.
The Cecilians, a talented ladies troupe, perform at the Guy Opera House Monday night February 10 under M C A courses management. The show promises charm and grace to captivate audiences in Norfolk Virginia.
Local display lists commodity prices including corn at 2.95 per bushel shelled corn at 6 cents per bushel wheat No 2 red at 73 main steamer 74 re we 63 hay priced from 20 to 12 per ton and other items noted in a small town market page.
The circuit court convened with Judge Motter and Judge Henderson presiding. Charles A Hill sued Edward D Shriner for 85 dollars, claiming a horse was drowned when it fell into Shriner’s five to six foot underground gasoline tank on the roadside. The tank lacked guard rails and was level with the ground. defense argues driver negligence. Attorneys F L Stoner for Hill and Urner for Shriner.
The Opera House hosted a three part performance of The Tempest by the Chorng of Evangelical Reformed Guild directed by Miss Ada L. Rhodes with Brenner's Orchestra and Walter McDaniel as accompanist. The show featured school girls, fairies, foresters and water nymphs in morning noon and night scenes with elaborate stage effects and a strong chorus. The cast included Bas sie Daniels J Rhodes and M Marah among others. several numbers and a flower song drew praise.
The funeral of Mrs Margaret E Mosa Parg was held yesterday at 2 from the M P church at Lime Kiln with Rev W M Brrayer of Buckeystown officiating. Pallbearers included Wm G Laker Webster Nicodemus David Mair Frank Brown Otis Smith and J D Plunkard. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. Funeral director was W S B Etchison. George W Thomas colored died yesterday and funeral services were at Quinn's dispus with Rev C H Murray and Rev A A Murray presiding. Pallbearers were George Norris Joseph Tanner Issec Pleasant Wish Lee Wm Norris Wim Anderson. Interment at Greenmonant cemetery. A T Rice & Sons were the funeral directors.
John Balt aged 75 died of apoplexy at his home near Hopesend on Wednesday morning January 29. Funeral was held Saturday at 1 20 p m at Hope Hill church with Rev. Daniel Gollins officiating. Pallbearers named Geo Roberson Richard Brace Wm Parker Frack Jackson Joe Weeden Clayton Diggs. Interment followed in the cemetery adjoining the church. Geo W Peters had charge of the funeral. The proper time to prepare an advertising campaign is now be ready.
The Commercial Club met at City Hotel to approve a constitution and set officers to serve until the April first meeting. W. O Keller named president with four vice presidents, Charles S Howard secretary, Edwin C Markell treasurer, and an executive council to be elected later. Several new members joined and signups and initiation fees will follow.
Miss Iy Mary M Speake of Lisbon and Mr George E Pearre of Lisbon were married January 28 at 6 PM. The ceremony took place in a cedar arch with white chrysanthemus hanging. Rev William Shriver officiated. They plan a honeymoon in Washington and will reside in Wytheville Va. Many relatives attended and gifts were numerous. Engagement announced for Miss Anne Ambler and Mr Hunter Moss. Eckerd Rockwell wed in Hagerstown. Cards issued for Laura Shorb and Ernest Michssl marriage.
On Sunday six miles of Baltimore and Ohio track from Monrovia to Pikes will open and trains will run via Washington for about ten hours to finish the work. Washington Junction gains new interlocking switches, and after Adamstown cut-off completion, last freight trains may use the current passenger track on the Metropolitan branch. Passenger trains to and from Washington and Baltimore will shift to the south track beyond the present line called Sugar Loaf siding, with rumors of transferring Frederick passengers to Weverton to consolidate transfers and save delays.
A freight train wreck Sunday night near the Patapsco bridge west of Ellicott City on the Baltimore and Ohio line caused a car to derange from the track and strike the iron framework. Workers labored through the night and yesterday to clear the wreckage as authorities prevented a fall from the bridge.
Washington dispatch reports President held two conferences with four naval officers to discuss Admiral Schley and Admiral Sotley amid the Santiago battle dispute. Officers Wainwright Evans Taylor and Clark provided input, with reticence on specifics and possible future consultations. The president may seek broader testimony before deciding on the appeal.
Peter counsel for the defend ant in the suit of William Brachey and others against Charles Mortimer Ward filed in Rockvills circuit court yesterday the defendant answers the declaration. Plaintiffs allege undue influence in obtaining the deed and that Mary E Trongie was incapable of a valid contract. The defendant denies undue influence and feeble mind, claims the deed was made for good consideration.
Miss Martha Dib ney Stuart, superintendent of the Female House of Refuge Baltimore, resigned at the regular trustees meeting after two months of delay. The resignation takes effect once a new superintendent is chosen, and the board expressed regret and passed complimentary resolutions.
A meeting of the Frederick City Hospital Association was held yesterday afternoon. Arrangements are under way for an Ars Loan Exhibit to be held at Kemp Hall in mid March. Prospects are favorable for an early hospital opening, with the association expected to hold meetings there by March 1.
Emme E. Zombro obtains absolute divorce from William S. Zambro. She is awarded custody of their three children. Zambro reportedly works as secretary at the local Young Men's Christian Association and now resides in Virginia.
Elder Hutohinwoa preached on the Devil citing Bible verses to explain origins and nature of evil. He argued God created both light and darkness and that humans choose to follow good or evil, warning the Devil deceives while detailing end of the deceiver in Revelation. Also notes a suicide at Blue Ridge Summit and family details.
Brief items from Lancaster Pennsylvania note that not a snowless winter, ground hogs forecast varied weather. It says staying social matters and Valentines shopping is prominent for youth. Health board deems rummage sales a nuisance and warns about disease risk from used clothing.
At a special meeting of the United Steam Fire Company last night a committee was appointed to arrange a dance on February 22. The Independent Drum Band Association will hold a dance at Independent Hall on February 11, with proceeds to aid band equipment.
A lively local page lists oysters on the night menu with shell stock above average and a special oyster pie. A Modern Woodmen meeting is announced for Tuesday evening at 7 30 with full attendance requested. Also notes a grocery sale starting Saturday February 1st and a local ey e care practice offering cataract removal and fittings.
An advertisement from ff. TSAHOGLE & WAGAMAR at 18 North Market Street Frederick MD dated February 1 announces stock reduction to make room for new February arrivals. It offers 20 percent off cash purchases on china glassware and lamps, plus a $1 bonus credit for every $6 spent. It promises a January through February sale period and highlights a large stock of dinner tea and toilet sets and lamps.
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