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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1904

Page

5

Death notices for Mrs Ritchie and others

News from Frederick reports the death of Mrs Mary Gorton Snow Ritchie wife of William Ritchie formerly of this city. She died February 16 from heart trouble leaving husband two sons and two stepsons. Also noted are obituary notices for Mrs Annie B Earle and Frederick W Main with details of survivors, ages, and funeral arrangements.

WM. Ritchie William Ritchis Mary Gorton Snow Ritchie John and Albert Ritchie Chicago William H. Michael Michael Upton Edward . Kelier Bucksystown Ms. Olivet Cemetery Robert H. Earle Annie B. Earle Brunswick Miss Flynn Hood’s Mills Frederick W. Main Washington, D. C William H. Main Main Frederick Washington Mt. Olivet Cemetary

Social World party near Buckeystown in William Thomas home

A flinch party at the O M Thomas residence near Buckeystown last evening awarded Clarke Thomas first prize and Ira Thomas the booby prize. Attendees included numerous Thomas relatives and local residents. Also noted are sick lists for Herbert Kreh and Lillian Kennedy, and divorce filings by Nannie M. Tucker against William Tucker.

Buckeystown O. M. Thomas Clarke Thomas Ira Thomas Jacob Li. Thomas Feagaville Claude Thomas Philip Kessler Ralph Thayer William Ira Clifford

Revision of Charter to Go to Legislature Soon

Frederick business men hear revised charter amendments and a plan to fund the fire department through a one tenth of one percent levy on taxable value. Firemen's appeal urges annual city support to equip and sustain three volunteer companies, aiming to lower insurance costs and protect property.

Business Men's Association General Assembly Janior Stearn, Fire Engine Company John O. Mostter Frederick Board of Aldermen Avary City Fire Department Treasury Juniora United Company Hagerstown Cumberland Legislacure

Frederick Art Club Reading Class Reviews American Painters

The Frederick Art Club Reading Class discussed American poetic and imaginative painters led by Miss Marvin Smith on Thursday evening. Blashfield, Dewing, and A P Ryder featured, highlighting Ringing the Christmas Bells, Evolution of Civilization, the Flying Dutchman, and other noted works, with remarks on Low and MacMonnies before adjourning.

Art Club Marvin Smith Blashfield Dewing A. P. Ryder Paria la Beat Wail BH. Low Low Mise Becate Zumerman Frederick MacMoanies Shis Weat Point Bacchante Maasum MaccMonnies Congressional Clive Warner Waas Misa Kate Ramaburgh

State Game Warden Avirett Seeks Reappointment

Col John W Avirett of Cumberland Maryland, editor and publisher of the Cumberland Evening Times, and a leading Maryland Democratic editor, serves as State Game Warden appointed by Governor John Walter Smith. He started a winter grain program to feed partridges and other birds at public expense, helping volunteers supply food during snow when natural forage is scarce, and he is a candidate for reappointment.

John W. Avirett Cumberland Avirett Masa Cumberland Evenlogy Times Maryland Democratic Editors' Association John Walter Smith Avirets

Wigwam to Rise in Brunswick by Red Men Group

Delaware Tribes No 43 Improved Order of Red Men, Brunswick, seeks brick building bids for a new two to three story brick structure at High and Second attests. Plans include business rooms on first floor and a large assembly hall on second, with the third floor housing the tribe's new wigwam. Estimated cost exceeds $10,000. Separately, Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Co sued for $110,000 in Baltimore federal court by William T. Rainey over an $88,000 promissory note dated April 6, 1901, payable in four months.

Delaware Tribes No 43 Red Men Brunswick Delaware Tribe Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company United States Circuit Court Baltimore William T. Rainey New York City Bernard Osrter Jacob Rohrback

Nominations Withdrawn by Governor Warfield

Governor Warfield withdrew the nominations of Mersia Charles W. Wright and Randolph G. Stull for School Commissioners after remonstrances from friends in Frederick County.

Frederick County Warfield Mersia Charles W. Wright Randolph G. Stull

Legal Holiday Post Office Hours Notice

Monday observes a legal holiday and the danka will be closed. The post office will operate from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. with one collection and one delivery. No money order business will be transacted.

Religious Services and Meetings In Frederick Town

Sunday schedules fill churches from Presbyterian to M P churches with Rev. Freeman Dixon Rev. Switzer and Rev. Steck preaching at multiple times. Sunday schools and leagues listed with times and venues, plus a gospel temperance meeting and notices of Masses at St John’s Catholic church and Buckeyatown M P church with visiting speakers and a Japanese missionary in the evening.

The Presbyterian Church T. Freeman Dixon German Baptist Brethren Church Trinity M. E. Church South B. W. Switzer Vp. m Boworth League United Brethren Church CG. W. Stirespring Endeavor Grace Reformed Church E. L. McLean Evangelical Reformed Church E. R. Eeohbach Preaobh Court Street Washington Camp Evangelical Lutheran Church Charles F. Steck Methodist Episcopal Church B.S. Todd Epworth League BR. Rosh Lewis W. J. McKenney Frederick Steck P. O Jesus St. John’s Catholic Church Cavansagh Libertytown A. G. Murphy Japan Japan M. P

Maryland Turnpike Association Forms At Meet

A meeting at Citizens' National Bank formed a Maryland State Turnpike Association to unite turnpike companies. Fifteen representatives elected Douglas H. Hargett president and O. O. Warehime secretary. A permanent committee was named to draft reports and seek favorable legislation.

Citizens’ National Baok Douglas H. Hargett O. 0. Warehime Hargett Maryland Howard County

Local Mentions Amid Partial OCR of Frederick Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists names and sums tied to Frederick Maryland finances. Included are Joan Rauspura and Thomas Haller among others, with figures noting surplus and capital amounts. The text appears as a damaged snippet referencing individuals and monetary totals.

Telephone Call 38 clean up list and local ads

A garbled listing promotes bargain prices on clothing and goods for sale at Main's Drug Store in Owen and The City Hotel Grill. Also mentions Lynn Haven Bays oysters and seafood. Circuit Court reports Joseph Christian sentenced for house breaking and larceny, Oscar Baumgardner fined for gaming, and Mrs Badia Hatfield pleads guilty to adultery with suspended sentence.

Joasph Christian Syearz Maryland Misa Mollie E. Moberly Oscar Baumgardner Woodville Baumgardner Badia Hatfield Tascoure

Patriotic Evening at YMCA to Feature Washington Lincoln Lee

An event on Tuesday February 23 at 7 30 PM at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms offers three brief talks on Washington Lincoln and Lee. The program also includes music and recitations with light refreshments provided by the Women's Auxiliary. Admission is free and open to all.

Young Men’s Oarnation Association Washington Lincoln Lee

University Extension Opens With Lecture on Awakening of Modern Europe

The first of a series of University Extension lectures on the Awakening of Modern Europe was delivered by Cecil F. Lavell in Woman’s College Hall. Lavell, introduced by Prof. Apple, traced the Renaissance and nineteenth century as pivotal, and examined the French Revolution's causes and influences, highlighting Voltaire and Rousseau. The audience was attentive as Lavell spoke without notes in a clear style, with the next talk set for February 28 on France Since Waterloo.

Europe Woman's College Hall Cecil F. Lavell Apple Frederick Lavell Voltaire Rousseau College Hall France Waterloo

Local notices from 1904 society page prompt charity and sales

A jumble of community notices includes a W O T U birthday greeting fund drive asking for pennies or dimes, piano and organ sale promotions at Birgy's Palace of Music, a simple supper and doll event listing, Choral Society rehearsal at College Hall, assorted food specials, beer ads, chocolate offers, and an In Memoriam poem for Margaret Cramer dated February 20, 1900, signed by her daughter Alice.

Personal notices of visits and moves in Baltinora and Hagerstown

Purely personal items note Misa Hannah Crimmins visiting friends in Baltinora. Mr. and Mrs. A LeRoy McQuardell plan to visit Hagerstown tonight for several days with relatives. Mr. Robert Goodell of Maryland Agricultural College stays several days at his parental home on East Patrick Street. Mr. and Mrs. Allen K. Lampe relocate from 18 East Fourth Street to 41 South Market Street with Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lough.

Misa Hannah Crimmins

Local Mart Grain Prices at Mountain City Mill

Market notes show corn at 2.50 per barrel shelled 0.50 per bushel No 2 red 1.00 No 3 red 0.97 steamer 0.93 per bushel rejected 0.51 per bushel Gata 0.40 per bushel.

Mountain City

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