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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1905
Page
3
The Wesely News will be ready Thursday and feature a handsome twelve page issue with news and special features. It boasts Frederick city and county circulation and strong advertising value. Ad copy for Tax week News due by 5 p.m. Wednesday. changes due by noon.
Miss Clara Haller of Frederick visits Miss Kemp near Williamsport Md. Charlen Ranneberger of Philadelphia stays with friends in the city. William Beard of Ashington spends a fortnight with relatives and friends here. Guy Galther of Washington spends Sunday at his parental home on South Market Street. Mr and Mrs Daniel B Derr of Baltimore visit Mrs Rufus McLaine on West Patrick Street. Mrs M J Eldridge of Washington DC visits her son James F Eldridge at 25 East Third Street. Ethel Fout, after visiting Baltimore and Washington, returns to Kemptown. Charles Roderick near the city spends days with Baltimore relatives and attends the Maryland Death Benefit Association annual meeting as Camp No 17 delegate.
This morning auctioneers sold a double brick dwelling on East Third Street for 790 to Laura A Castle for Thaddeus M Biser asgalgnee. The Misses Mantz sold the Henry Debring property at 141 South Markiet Street to Lloyd Dallar of Feagaville. A three story brick dwelling at 99 East Patrick Street was withdrawn at a bid of 3400 by Nosh E Cramer agent of Georges W Daan.
Texas Smith was arrested by Officers King and Deiter for disorderly conduct in the City Opera House. Justice Smith fined him five dollars and ordered thirty days in jail if the offense continued, warning that further incidents would be dealt with summarily.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from her late home on West South street. Rev. Charles F. Steck conducted the services. Pallbearers were Monsrs. Clifford H. Doll, Charles Whisner, Joseph Whisner, Harry Baumgardner, Harry Lambritte and Charles Miller. Interment in Olivet Cemetery. Wm H B Etchison funeral director.
Mr Dallas Cobb a miller near Koogle a school will debate Robert J Ridgely an Araby school teacher Friday evening on the Woman's Suffrage Question Cobb issued a challenge to debate and argues that suffrage is not justifiable The debate will be held in Koogle s school house
Advertisement payments described in a fragmented news item mention rates and local rates for newspaper space. The text lists phrases about advertising costs and potential inquiries but lacks complete details or clear entities to identify.
The Maryland State Firemen's Association plans its annual meeting in Hagerstown with invitations showing extended attendance from outside Maryland. Alexandria’s Columbia Steam Fire Engine Co and Friendship Fire Co may bring engines, while Philadelphia groups join about 200 members plus a 20-piece band. The William Penn Fire Co may also attend in Indian-style uniforms.
Jacob Dorcas aged about 73 died today of pneumonia at his Woodsboro residence after a brief illness. Survived by widow, four sons Edward T Port Deposit G Milton Rockville Charles W and William H Dorcas, and three daughters Mrs H H Whitmer Hanover Misses Ronie and Elsie Dorcas. Funeral arrangements not yet made. William H Dalaplaine aged 73 died last night at 9:30 of Brights disease at his Woodsboro home. Survived by widow with funeral tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. in Woodasboro cemetery. Charles W Baggarly died at his Rockville home Sunday morning age 72. Longtime Montgomery county teacher and former Rockville High principal. Survived by widow Miss Virginia Trundle. Remains to be brought here tomorrow at 9 a.m. for burial at Mr Olivet cemetery. Benjamin F. Purdy aged 77 died at Park Mills Friday evening Feb 17. Funeral at Flint Hill Church Monday at noon led by Rev J G Michael. Pallbearers named. Interment Urbana M E cemetery at Urbana.
The East Church street public school will host a Martha Washington tea this evening. The Free Kindergarten schedules a Washington entertainment tomorrow morning. The Frederick City Hospital Guild plans a Martha Washington tea tomorrow evening at the U. D. GQ. Toome. Washington Camp No. 17 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America marks its fourth anniversary tomorrow. Maryland School for the Deaf pupils will present a spectacular play tomorrow evening.
A sled of pine trees drew attention on Market Street this morning as residents shouted questions to the driver. The trees were taken to the Maryland School for the Deaf for use in an upcoming entertainment.
A hawk measuring about six feet two inches with extended wings was wounded and captured near Adamstown by Mr. Irving Day. The bird was shot through the wing and an ether based killing attempt lasted four hours but only two ounces of ether were given.
The grand jury yesterday afternoon presented to Judge John O. Mottar twenty six indictments, bringing the total to forty indictments presented. Additional indictments are expected at adjournment time, which will be late this afternoon or tomorrow.
The market shows corn at 62.35 per barrel shelled 50 cents per bushel and wheat prices with No 2 red at 1.11, Wo 8 red at 1.07, steamer at 1.03 per bushel. Rejected and damaged lots are noted with 800 per bushel and 55 cents per bushel for late entries.
The Sick. Mr. John H. Bacher of this city who has been critically ill for the past three months is slightly improved.
The W. U. T. U. anniversary birthday party drew an appreciative audience with performances from sewing school children and speakers praising Frances E. Willard. Recitations and songs followed, including temperance pieces by Lavier Michael and Frank Gaither. Refreshments and social time concluded the event, with a postponed Willard memorial meeting rescheduled for February 27.
The United States Supreme Court upheld Maryland and Baltimore tax rules, affirming that Baltimore can tax stockholders in corporations doing business in Maryland even when stock is held by nonresidents. The decision preserves the city's power to tax corporate stock and protect its revenue.
Cashtar J.D. Baker and Barveri Titos headline a field including Hall, Jamey Walker, and Vaniel Barr in a regional political contest. The lineup centers on party slates and names prominent in the slate, with observers noting potential shifts in local leadership.
An advertisement notes new indigo and India linen fabrics including new Chinaborays gingham and Madras additions. It highlights cheap prices for 30 inch fine sheer India linens and related fabrics from NEIDIG & MILLER in Fire Place AL. It also mentions a concern over water pipes frozen in cold weather and confirms weekly inspections showing fire plugs open and ready for use.
At a special meeting of the Independent Hose Co. members drafted resolutions on the deaths of Mrs. D H Kolb and others. Eulogies were given, bells from Junior and United companies invited, mourning emblems ordered for 30 days, and funeral attendance planned for Thursday at 2 pm. A separate committee addressed deaths of Wm Morgan and others with eulogies. A unanimous resolution thanked Mrs Harry W Bowers for zeal in securing funds to help the Independent Company win the bandsome banner at the United bazar.
Frederick residents face a rare chance with Friday's start of University Extension lectures by Prof. John Cooper Powys of Cambridge. The American debut covers The History of Liberty and subtopics on Athenian, Roman, Florentine, American, French republics, and the Republic of the Future. Educational value is high, with financial concessions making the course possible. community support is urged.
John W. Fisher and Ephriam Miller of Bakeraville explored a Maryland cave on Mrs. Bhowman’s farm in Washington County half a mile below Day No 4 on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. They carried six candies and a lantern, burned candles as they entered, and estimated venturing about 1 4 miles from the entrance through water-filled rooms and passages. Traces of a former fire were found deep inside as they planned further explorations.
Judge Henderson selected jurors for Montgomery county March term. Notable items include six horses and mints lost their lives in a Sunday incident, Barton the life prisoner to be moved to the Penitentiary, and an autopsy on Midshipman Battle showing brain inflammation as the cause of death at the Naval Academy. Charles W. Baggarly, Rockville Academy principal, is dead. Rev Ernest J Wood to serve Somerset Parish. and a contested Jackson Smith election case testimony began in Caroline county Denton. Directors elected at Harford County Agricultural Roounty meeting in Bel Air. Maryland teachers association meets July 7 to 14 at Blue Mountain House. Malls carried by pony express sled from Cuincoteagus Island to Franklin City during the freeze.
Alarm rises along the Potomac as a thaw accelerates ice breakup. Ice covers nearly the river except for gaps and thicker sections from 66 to 20 inches. A ruptured ice mass could cause severe damage, and there is talk of blowing up the ice gorge above the big dams to lessen danger.
A Frederick paper notes remaining advertised letters dated Saturday February 19 1805. To obtain these letters applicants must call for advertised letters. If uncalled within two weeks they go to the dead letter office. Gentlemen list includes E. Knox A P Shattuck J R Roberta J S Reon. Laings list includes Miss Sadie E Dassater Mrs Maria Harris Mrs Mary Mayer Mrs Mamie Smith Mrs Mary Wuhliama.
A Mount Airy milk train bound for Baltimore stopped when water from the penstock splashed onto the rails and locomotive wheels. The water froze, freezing the wheels and rails together and delaying service for about two hours until help arrived.
A social event celebrated the ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. BK J Hilson at their Hart Third Street home last evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elzinga, Mr and Mrs Young, Mr and Mrs Kelter, Mrs Hartman, and many others. refreshments were served and dancing announced for upcoming assemblies under Miss Attohie's plans. A Brunswick dance in Red Men's Hall is scheduled for February 22 with managers Miss Thompson and Miss Phalen.
Members of the Independent Hose Company are notified to assemble at their hall on Thursday afternoon at 180 o'clock to attend the funeral of Mrs Kolb. Uniformed members and the drill association are requested to appear in full uniform. By order, Jus, FB. Eisexnaurr, Secretary.
The fourth anniversary of Washing ton Camp No 17 P O 8 of A will be celebrated tomorrow evening at sight o'clock. State president Prof W James Heaps and others will speak. The Frederick Select Orchestra will furnish music.
Frederick Easton, jailed for five years for murder, mailed his iron-gray mustache to his wife with a letter saying she might want to keep it as a memory. She burned the package in anger after reading the note.
Noah E. Cramer a real estate and loan agent sold for David Rios high interest in the vacant lot in the Northwest addition to Frederick. The sale amount is recorded as 18 in the damaged OCR text. The document reflects a transfer of property interest involving identified parties and a named location in Frederick.
The J L Tempest Dramatic Company opens at the Otty Opera House with The Vagabond’s Wife melodramas and thrilling incidents. Tonight they present Red White and Blue.
A Frederick mother writes that Doan's Kidney Pills eased her six year old son's kidney weakness, making family life happier. The ad urges administering pills to afflicted children and notes Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as US agents, 50 cents per box.
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