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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
3
A Frederick County reader argues for opening roads at county expense or taxing dog owners to fund snow removal. Another letter suggests varying per mile snow work payments and accumulating funds to keep main roads open, citing past blizzards and county costs.
The Ridgeville and Lebanon churches will hold regular services on Sunday February 12 at their usual times with Rev Benjamin A Bryan as pastor. The public is invited to attend and a sermon will be preached.
The West Virginia circuit court heard several cases yesterday. A verdict for the appellees Renner & Kemp awarded $1648 in the John Foland matter. Minnick of the B&O R.R. sought $2161 against Orendorff and Moore, claiming Maryland law exempts $100 of wages. court reserved a decision. Orendorff fainted during testimony. a $25 judgment with costs was awarded to the Routzahns for funeral expenses. The court affirmed the magistrate’s Minnick verdict in the Orendorff and Moore case.
Frederick city Aldermen discuss replacing the current contract with Frederick Electric Light and Power Co with a city owned dynamo to illuminate City Hall and the Opera House. A trial plan suggests $400 setup and near zero operating costs, with next meeting on February 15 to consider formal action and talks of expanding to local stores and residences.
Week ends February 1905 records from Circuit and Orphans Courts show real estate deeds totaling several thousand dollars and multiple marriage licenses issued. Also listed are inventories, wills, and administrators in estates Belina M. Frazier George Brust and William E. Mercer, with real estate sales and estate administration actions.
Mr and Mrs George Rodock hosted a reception at their North Market Street home to celebrate twenty years of marriage. Hundreds of friends attended, with music by a guitar and mandolin ensemble and gifts presented to the couple.
Late yesterday Sheriff Onarle and deputies arrested Arthur Jackson alias Jack the Ripper Bernard Jonas William Danner Harry Chase Joseph Jones and George Thompson all colored for crap shooting in a rear room of Chase’s Brewery alley home. Bail set at 50 each with hearing at 7 pm after a brief chase that sent two suspects fleeing town.
Purely personal notes report Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Anthony and Miss Brengle of Baltimore in the city for the funeral of the late Francis Brengle. Also mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas of Washington visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Smith in Doubs.
Frederick residents donate to the United Fire Company bazar to be held next week at the City Opera House. Donations are sought from committee members and local supporters for eight evenings of displays described as unmatched in the city. The Lutheran Young People's Society names officers as it forms and plans meetings. Kid Taylor the local wrestler awaits multiple challenges and a bout with the Scroggs Somerville winner in Cumberland on February 11.
William Beary, about 20, was shot and killed in Gloter’s saloon at Kooxville as Edward Eckles, the bartender, fired to stop a melee. Eckles surrendered and is jailed. Sears, a former B&O worker, died from a gunshot wound to the face and chest. An inquest was convened and adjourned.
Mrs Martha S Hawker 70 longtime Dayton resident and former Frederick native dies January 18 in Ohio after service as housekeeper for H M Etohman. remembered as devout church member and faithful wife of Rev Adam Hawker. Also obituary notices for Reubsa Watkins age 83 of Baltimore died February 4. funeral February 7 at Montgomery Chapel led by Rev John A Wright. and Nancy Ann Ontaall, 76, paraly sis death at Bartholows home with funeral near Monrovia.
The burial of Francis Breagle from Martinsburg Virginia was held this morning with services at the grave led by Rev. Dr. Eschbach. Pallbearers included EY. Goldaborough and F. C. Norwood. Interment at Met Olive t cemetery. Funeral director Thomas P. Ries. A second funeral for Katherine V. Dorous of Woodsboro occurred this morning with services at the house and interment in Woodsboro. Pallbearers included M. L. Smith and G. F. Smith.
A card party last evening at Mr. and Mrs. O C Aushermans East Third Street honored Misses Julia and Bessie Fretwell of North Carolina and hosted by the couple. Cards were played and a late night feast of cake ice cream fruit and fruit punch was served. A Valentine dance is planned by Adamstown youths at Klines Hall on Friday February 17. Local market quotes from H M Cramer Co list newborn barley prices wheat red varieties and related commodity figures.
Fragmentary OCR lists various names and roles including Vice-President Cashier and individuals such as BaxER G. M. THomas Tuos H. Hauer Jans E. WALKER Daxret Bare. The passage offers a snapshot of personnel labels without clear context or events.
Offisera were elected by the Wikton Fire Department. James W. Thomas was elected president of the Allegany county school board. Evidence in the Jackson Smith Congressional contest was taken in Princess Anne and Hanton. Train accident killed Edward A. Phillips near Middletown Delaware. Obituaries note W W Williamson and William H Hawkins deaths in Preston and Cavetown. Moving Pictures opened at City Opera House with planned shows tonight and tomorrow. County Commissioners named road supervisors across Petersville Johnaville Linga norem districts and Lewistown district.
Smallpox found at Gettysburg College triggers quarantine and police guard. Two freshmen Roy W. Stambaugh of Perry County and Ralph Immerman of Somerset are ill. Hundreds flee, others block exits and windows as authorities corral students back to dormitories and suspend amusements and schools.
Includes college basketball mention for Y. M. O. G. A feederick College with ticket details at McCardall's, utility bill reminders with discount deadlines, electrical contractor services, a doctor at City Hotel February 8, free consultations, potatoes for sale, and a Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Farmers Exchange with special travel fares and extension options for trips from Washington.
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