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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1905
Page
3
The Weekly News promises a handsome twelve page edition ready Thursday with full news and special features. It cites the largest home circulation in Frederick city and county as an advertising medium and invites new and changed copy by specific Wednesday deadlines.
Tomorrow the fifteenth day of the month carriers will collect amounts due from all subscribers on their routes. Have exact change ready to save mutual inconvenience.
Miss Yingling of York Pa and companions have returned after visiting Miss Harmete on East Second street. Miss Nannie VY Oovar from Bruceville and Miss Edith Schaettar of Ladiesburg visit friends in Woodboro and Frederick. Miss Annie Graham, lately with her sister Mrs Goodell, returned to Washington with Mrs Goodell after several months in the city.
In the Circuit Court this morning after delays, Clara Cooper v Lolla O. Seymore is before a jury with Judge John O. Motter presiding. The suit concerns settling an estate and likely lengthy trial. Attorneys Urner Urner and W. H. A. Hamilton of Hagerstown represent the plaintiff. Coblentz and Waters represent the defendant.
Dr. William H. Kable attended his father’s funeral in Kabletown West Virginia last week. Nettis Levy of Middletown is visiting. M L Smith is ill and James M Smith is housebound. Mrs H F Wolbronner visits the Spurrier sisters in Johnaville. Alicea Gesney of Hanover spent a day with sister Bertha Warner.
William Vedder of 9 Ingersoll Ave Schenectady New York declares a four month illness left him with a hard cough. After trying many remedies a shopmate advised Father John’s Medicine. He reports immediate relief, twelve bottles used, and regained strength, endorsing the remedy for others with similar afflictions.
The United Fire Company bazar opened at the City Opera House with a formal ceremony led by Mayor Smith and fire company representatives. A gilded key, speeches by officials, tableaux performances, and lively booths featured in the evening, drawing a large crowd and substantial receipts. Knights of Pythias members attended after a late lodge meeting.
The Woman's College dramatic club staged two plays in College Hall on Saturday. Onur Aunt from California featured a strong ensemble led by Faltcia Needy and Rosa lis Needy, with Mary Rust as dressmaker. Madame Department's School impressed with Bridget's Irish brogue by Sadie Enright and a full cast including Katharine Sla gle and Jessie McCartery. The performances showcased notable improvement in elocution and expression under Miss Sally Faunt Le Roy, who praised both pupils and her teaching.
William Dorsey known as Skiilpot and eight other men were arrested in Brewery alley for shooting craps. He appeared before Justice Eokateln, posted bail set at 50 dollars, and was sent to jail to await grand jury action. Local Market quotes list corn and wheat prices and grain rates.
Dr George T Moore has deeded a nitrogen fixing soil bacteria process to the Department of Agriculture. The culture preserves dry cotton carriers to ship worldwide. Farmers report markedly higher yields in alfalfa clover beans peas and other legumes with low cost and repeated benefits.
District of Columbia District Attorney Morgan H. Banoch urged the court to discharge Harrison Wagner from custody on personal recognizance. Wagner, accused of forgery related to forged seals of Maryland officials, was arrested in Washington on December 1904 with allegations of creating default judgments using the seals. The case involves Justice of the Peace Hayes of Baltimore and Secretary of State seals, spanning about 20 years of alleged activity.
A large audience at the Ofsera House witnessed the Iriah drama Plucking of the Rose by the J L Tempest Dramatic Company. The review praises wall staging special scenery and first class performers. The Hanover Record notes the company will be at City Opera House all of next week with plays at popular prices.
The case of William C. Birely and George Roadock, as executors of David M. Brengle, versus J. J. Dill proceeds with testimony to be taken next Tuesday morning. Judge D. Princeton Backey is examiner and issued subpoenas for three witnesses this morning.
Jacob Knott, teacher at Antistam School near Bharpaburg, was fined 6.75 for whipping Luther Gray aged 14, son of T. B. Gray. Trial occurred before Jan the Brashearn at Bharpaburg with several witnesses. The Sick section notes Eisenhauer Yingling leaving City Hospital after nearly three months’ stay.
At Maryland Classis meeting in this city the election of Rev J B Katoria as pastor of the Burkittaville Reformed charge was confirmed. A committee of Revs S B Miller J W Pontius and I M Motter was appointed to install him. Katoria, born in Jerusalem, is a well educated foreign-born pastor with studies in Europe and service in western communities.
The document shows officers including President J D Baker Vice President B D Baker Treasurer Samuel G Duvall Assistant Treasurer William G Zimmerman and other Baker family members in leadership roles within the local organization.
A list of directors includes Jovan Jas McBrerry D E Errauver Gro Wa Smith J D Barun Japardno C Morten D A Hanagar Jown Ramesura Thos Wh Baller W G Baken Janus E Waleem C M Thomas and Daslsl Baker.
Elks Club plans for the former Harpers residence at Court and Second streets are complete. A three story addition will include a lodge room on the third floor and dedicated lodge quarters. The first floor will house a reception room reading room dining room and offices. Work will begin as soon as possible and opening is hoped before May.
The funeral for Nellie D. Stockman wife of Martin L. Stockman was at Mt. Philip. Rev S A Hedges and Rev W S T Metzger led services at Mt Zion church with pallbearers M O Falmer George W Perry Charles A Behne Bamuel W Holter W J Falmer Henry Roberts. Interment at Me Zion cemetery. Thomas P. Rica was funeral director. The funeral for Mrs Virginia Etzler wife of Daniel Etzler was at Union chapel after Feb 8 in New Paris. Rev J B Lewis conducted services. Mrs Etzler remembered as a Christian lady by husband daughter and friends.
The sale grows more active daily as prices are slashed to attract buyers. All fabrics, nails and cloaks must go, offering practical value despite losses for the store.
John Edward Lochner and Carrie Lucinda Barrier wed at the bride’s home February 3, officiated by Rev. iantia Lighta. The Harpers Ferry electric company contracts Braunawick to supply light and power. negotiations with Charlestone and Winchester are reportedly pending.
Obituaries list several local deaths with ages and survivors. Clath G Smith 21? died at East All Saints street of consumption. widow and child, four brothers, five sisters. Funeral at St. Johns Catholic church Woodsboro. interment Woodsboro cemetery. Annie Glosser died at son in law Onarlea Oram Woodsboro February 10 of consumption aged 65 25. Survived by five children. Sophia R Layman died near Thurmont January 12 of tuberculosis aged 72. Mary Ann Dailey Colored, about 66, died at Montevue Hospital Sunday night. funeral tomorrow at 2 PM Baptist church All Saints street. interment Laboring Sons cemetery.
The Court of Appeals adjourns to March Jr for opinions. Maryland county officials face limits on rewards for criminals. George Dennis, a colored man, jailed in Snow Hill for alleged assault near Worcester. A.H. Gounell sues in Hagerstown for loss of a finger from a Pullman door slamming. Jackson Smith election ballots printed on transparent paper were used in Easton contest. James Ward, Philadelphia man, held in Talbot on suspicion of being Frank Saylor wanted for murder in Pennsylvania. Ward awaits Pennsylvania inquiry.
Mr E Bartgis of 0 South Market Street Frederick reports twenty years of backache and rheumatism tied to kidney issues. After using Donn's Kidney Pills, his pain lessened, kidney function improved, and overall health benefited, with price 50 cents at Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Trustees of the Elks Club invite bids for improvements to the Elks Home. Bids may be rejected at the trustees discretion. Plans and specifications are available with FJ Newman, Secretary. Also a sacred concert tonight and a door sale of sleds with listed prices. Potatoes and county stock offered for sale.
Miss Ida Reger of South Market Street was surprised by friends at her home last evening to celebrate her seventeenth birthday. The party featured games and parlor amusements followed by refreshments in the dining room. Others wished her many happy returns. Mrs. D H Kolb, after an ice fall, is confined to bed with a broken hip.
Farmara of Kent Island reports a lethal horse malady in the Chesapeake Bay area. The disease blocks swallowing, causes nasal discharge, rapid weakness, labored breathing, and death within 48 to 50 hours. Mortality appears high. Separate note: a daily prayer service is planned by the Young Men’s Christian Association with 21 attending last night and evening services set for the week.
The firm PSE Finu or AT RICE & SONS dissolved by mutual consent. Creditors are urged to settle accounts immediately. Business will continue under the name Habranshea at 190 North Market Street, and Cecil & Gorman announce arrivals of Pure Open Kettle New Orleans sugar.
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