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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1906
Page
3
Readers are asked to report promptly any irregularity in receipt of papers to The News, ensuring timely delivery and account accuracy.
In circuit court Judge John C. Mottar presided as the trial opened over a $5,000 damages claim for alienation of affections. Plaintiff Miss Bisache A Grange Font sues Charles Font, claiming his father’s interference led to her separation from Eugene Font whom she married July 24, 1901. The case, supported by D Princeton Backey, is opposed by J E R Wood. Court recessed from 11:15 to 2:00.
A Rockville dispatch reports a heated race between Representative George A. Pearre and Thomas Dawson for Montgomery county’s delegation to the nominating convention. Precinct outcomes favor Pearre or Dawson, with Laytonsville Pooleville Olney Darnestown Olesville Potomac and Wheaton showing gains. Dawson’s camp sees support from other counties. Evidence suggests Dawson runs as part of a broader plan to unseat Pearre, aided by outside counties promising funds.
PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. Law M. Rodskey and bride have returned from their wedding tour. Miss Mollia B. Eleanhanor on North Market street is visiting in Baltimore. Miss Margaret Glingan on East Patrick street is visiting friends in Washington. Mes. O. PF. Bannett on East Saasad Street has returned from Hagerstown. Miss Mamie Norris of Florida is visiting Mrs. Charlay Hagan. West Fourth street Mrs. Eora D. Hoffman on Madison avenue has returned from a visit to friends in Hagerstown. Mrs. Whitreora of Libartytown is visiting her son, Mr. Arnold Whiteazore, on North Market street. Mrs. Edward Beaty of Monet Airy spent yesterday with her aunt, Mrs. Charles Poole on West South street. Wir. and Birs. James A. Glemson near Unios Bridge are guests at Bir. Thelson Dick?'s on East Third street. Mr. John H. Bennett on West South street has returned from a visit to relatives in Baltimore and Washington. Mr. Howard C. Rinpperson left for Harmory to spend a day or two then visit friends in West Virginia. Miss Julis Fretwell on South Carolina and Miss Bessis Fretwell on North Caroline, who had been visiting friends in this city, have returned.
Dispatch from Cumberland Maryland dated February 10 reports Sohn W. Davis a Frederick resident employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad killed early this morning in the city. Davis was making a coupling on an eastbound freight train when he was caught between cars and crushed fatally. He was 25 years old.
A fire at the office of John Miller, a merchant in Heedysville Maryland Washington County, caused a center table to burn but was quickly extinguished. The report notes fish aquarium glare from sunlight and confirms the blaze was peculiar but contained. Several local residents are listed as ill or recovering in the period’s notices.
A letter to Philip G. Birely discusses Devoe paint and rival brands. It explains three-quarter paints versus Devoe in coverage and longevity, notes price comparisons, and warns against paying more for poor value. The writer signs W. Devor & Co. and mentions PLL Hargett & Co. selling their paint.
The column reports the death of John George Lambert a veteran contractor and builder at 535 West Patrick Street from pneumonia at age 71 6. It lists his public service roles and surviving children and siblings with funeral plans at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Additional notices include Mrs Katie Hood age 45 widow of John Hood died after tuberculosis with services at Mt Olivet Church and pallbearers named. Donald Marcley son of Rev and Mrs Makosky died at home aged six from scarlet fever with services at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Sister Mary Albertine Law age 71 11 15 died at St Josephs Academy New York state. Mrs Ann Frances Henley age 63 died near Emmitsburg with St Anthony s Mt Mary s services. John Gith died at 1502 Pennsylvania Avenue Baltimore with funeral tomorrow afternoon.
Local reform groups draft a bill to amend the Washington County Signor Law requiring petitions for licenses to liquor sales be submitted to a judge for from the observed signatures and local conditions. The measure would force judges to evaluate applicant temperance, proximity to churches or schools, prior crimes, and home disorder, greatly increasing judge workload and raising license fees from 109 to 50. Some favor court control as in Panasylracts.
George Anderson is appointed general superintendent of the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway succeeding W Q Oareler. He has served as acting superintendent since last week and led the road’s freight operations and car dispatching. Anderson is well known by employees and managers and has been with the line since its start, contributing as motorman conductor and during a year with Robinton Carnival Company.
George Carlton Rhoderick, 71, veteran editor and proprietor of the Valley Register in Middle town, suffered a third stroke at 2 yesterday morning. He is paralyzed on the right side with slurred speech and limited movement in the left.
Henry W. Stern of Sebilisville, 63, has served 36 years on the Western Maryland railroad. He worked on the Sabillasville grading in 1869 and since then as a track walker on the thirteenth section. Stern has traveled over 7,000 miles on foot with 2,000 more than once around the world and plans to continue in the same work for years.
Oscar Henderson Charles Ivory and Henry Duvall, all colored, were arrested Saturday afternoon by Officer Brengle for robbing a bank or safe. They were held on a bond set by Justice Eckstein and sent to the grand jury. Heezy King and Rhoda King, also colored, were jailed Saturday night for disorderly conduct and fined by Justice Eckstein.
A party from Hagerstown led by Harold J. Pope G Victor Koehler C Huntington and F E Gilbert visited Frederick yesterday. They traveled in a 1808 Papa Tribune car in one hour and fifteen minutes. Heavy snow forced them to fit skid chains on rear wheels while climbing the mountain.
The M. J. Grove Lime Company plant at Stephens City Virginia, destroyed by fire, has been rebuilt on a larger scale with six kilns and new housing for workers nearby. Mr Grove is also building a substantial residence at Stephens City.
The Department of Farmers Institutes at Maryford Agricultural College lists this year’s sessions in Brederick senszy with dates at Bockeyatown March 3 Frad brick March 5 and Myersville March 6.
Religious services and announcements from multiple churches marked yesterday's schedule. Preachers included Fahreer Braner Parker and Dr. Eschbach, with Sunday schools and foreign mission observances reported across Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, United Brethren, Lutheran, and Grace Reformed churches.
Theodore Davia Frame of Brens wick and Ella G. Warner of Hamillies were married at the bride’s father home in Hamilton Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. The ceremony was by Rev. Frank L. Strother of the Meshedist Episcopal Church South. The Framwild couple reside in Brunswick. George William Neidien of Buckeystown and Sarah Ostherine Elizabath Eugle of Thurmons wed February 10 at Rev. S. Head’s residence on North Marist Street.
Wm. Dann president of the Maryland State Council Catholic Knights of Columbus plus Su prems Representative Henry A. Basse William H Raszell ex vice president and Justice B H Walenhorst Deputy State Charessjor visit Fr McIlroy Spancil No 70 tonight at St John’s Hall In Baltimore City An initiation of new members and an unusually interesting exirage WHI Ga of su un uscally interesting character Judge Dano a freeman of Frederick and member of the State Firemen’s Association was recently named by Governor Warfield as a judge of the Orleans Court of Baltimore city
New York reader Mrs. Bertha Kunz Baker, famed dramatic reader, will give a reading of If I Were King next Monday night at the Woman's College. Dr. Albert Shaw of the Review of Reviews praises her deep understanding of her father and her marvellous interpretation enhancing poetry education.
State of Maryland Frederick County report shows assets including paid in capital 100000 surplus 250000 undivided profits 146206.35 and current liabilities total 296330.61 with various reserves and dividends unpaid. Cashier Wat G Zantean attests to truth of figures sworn February 3, 1906 before J Travers Thomas notary public.
A jumble of incidents reports a farm fire near Bagerstown, a fatal Baltimore and Ohio train collision at Aberdeer, a suicide by gas at 307 North Ostroiken Baltimore, a 16 year old larceny arrest, arson at a Towson barracks, infant death from poison pills, a school fire in Benfield Arundel county, and a resident threat of lynching following burns.
The Frederick College Literary Society met in College Hall with J. Q. Rodock presiding. Members presented recitations, readings, an essay, and a debate on electrocution versus hanging, ending with a two to one vote against execution. The May Hillman Stock Co arrived from Hanover and will perform in Brunswick, featuring a five act drama Children of Satan and a stage set including Gare fisld and the Berkeley race track. Miss Hillman appears on horseback with a jockey suit gifted by Peter Duryea.
A Frederick post office list announces letters remaining as of February 1 1905. Gentlemen’s names include William O Barnes John Dilka N Z Papplem Pheffer and Phennix Jerome B Pampbell Lavtes’ list cites Pearl Duckworth Mia J P Daniel and Miss Ella B Wiles. Call for advertised letters within two weeks or they go to dead letter office.
An ad lists White Sige specials and real wash jap silk at 299 with earlier price claims. Linen damask ends priced 118 to 175, table lengths 3 yards, and para linen damask offers with 25 percent underpriced. Cream afanelr and creamy Sicilian paname fabrics featured for sale.
A black horse belonging to Megsra Markell & Ford was killed after being kicked on the leg by another horse Friday night. Mr H M Gittisger plans to convert the Simmons property on West Patrick Street into two modern dwellings. The First Baptist Church of Frederick Maryland files incorporation papers with Jas M Goodman Bringleton Brull and others acting as incorporators. Cumberland Council No 179 endorses the Anders Transferable Mileage Book Bill in letters to Maryland senators.
Local notice: city ordinances require licenses for trades. noncompliers face arrest. Dr. O. Highbarger offers optical services at Guy Hotel Feb 1 with 15 or 16 day engagements. Dr. Wm. Tarno, eye specialist, Seeks patients at Emergency Hospital Feb 11. Valentine items and live ads for hotels, boxes, and parties. Real estate market hints and loan tips urging prompt action. Galonewa Tribe to meet Feb 15 for adoption of a seal. branch meat store opens on Bass Church street. Lawnsley chocolates and Osteopathy services listed. Peerless Paper Meat Sack promotion for farmers and grocers.
B Sappingtor at 138 North Market Street advertises household goods from dinner sets to lamps with prices from 10c to 20. Post includes nitrous oxide dental service claim and notices about new housekeeping classes. Kesauver promotes samples and shows a broad stock, urging customers to call.
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