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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
3
Mt Howry New Jersey February 21 George Small a negro has confessed he killed Florence Allison. Johnson was already sentenced to be executed Friday. Special dispatch to THE News. Subscribers report irregularities in receipt of papers.
Special dispatch reports Tandrydock Davey arriving at the Osuary Islands, dated February 21 from Grerpanrar.
PURELY PERSONAL. Miss Henrietta H Rueble is spending a few days in Baltimore. Mr Harry Young of Washington is visiting relatives in this city. Miss Anvac of Emmitsburg is the guest of Mrs I M Motter near this city. Miss Helen K Frame of Baltimore is visiting Miss Jessie Goodell East Patrick Street. Mr John T Shafer of near Buckeys town is spending the city in Frederick on business. Mr Charles Robarts of Hagerstown has returned after visiting relatives in this city. Mrs Bradley Stull of Washington is visiting her mother Mrs Annie M Snyder East Third Street. Mr John C Damar the well known merchant of Lidhs ville is spending the day in Frederick on business. Mr Devilla Brish West Patrick Street has referred from a visit to Baltimore and Washington.
Brief items note the mayor and board of aldermen will meet tonight. The report mentions Mrs. Charles C. Wosrner suffered a hand injury causing pain. Charles B. Fout, suctioneer, departed for Ucckeyaville Baltimore county to sell livestock farming implements and more.
Letters from the People criticize the Frederick Gas and Electric Light Company for repeated outages around 7 20 pm and morning times. Patrons ask why service remains unreliable and urge the directors to fix the plant and provide dependable electricity.
The Social World notes a delightful dance in Red Men's Hall Brunswick last night with about fifty couples including guests from Martinsburg and Harper’s Ferry. The Frederick Salect Orchestra provided the music and refreshments of high quality were served. Wilbur Nicodemus and Wm. Gonway led the arrangements. Mr and Mrs Heinlein hosted an enjoyable gathering on North Market Street with refreshments. Mrs West and the Woman's College students hold an informal reception at home tomorrow evening from 7 to 10 o'clock.
Congressman Pearre tours Hagerstown and Frederick, reporting strong Washington county support and expected victory over Lloyd Lowndes Jr in Allegany county. He cites Republican leaders and Wagaman as possible opponents, and downplays citizen opposition as politician-driven.
Mrs Isabella Clay widow of Adolphus Clay died at her daughter Grace Poole’s home in Kemptown on February 14 aged 75. She leaves several children including Jeanie Buckles Lilly Beshears Laura Stier Rose Runkles Poole Joseph Clay and Harry Clay and Georgiana Wolfe. Funeral held February 18 at Providence M P Church with Rev John A Wright officiating and interment in Providence cemetery. Funeral director W F Lewis of Kemptown assisted.
The Baltimore wedding joined Miss Roberta Thorburn Hughes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hughes, to Mr Francis Newman Speller of Pittsburgh. The ceremony at 1018 Cathedral Street featured music by an unseen orchestra and guests from Baltimore Pittsburgh Princeton Washington New York and Frederick. The couple plans to reside in Pittsburgh after a wedding trip.
Samuel Filby was arrested by Ofiers Jones and Brangle this morning for striking Lewis B. Engle. He appeared before Justice J. Francis Smith who imposed a fine of 5, paid in full.
The Circuit and Orphans Court weekly report for February 21, 1906 records property deeds in urban and county areas including transfers from Lloyd Thompson to John and Benjamin Thompson, and other parcels. It lists multiple marriage licenses and notes inventories and estates in Osage, Fox, Shipley and Fox families with orders to transfer or sell assets as executor.
The article reports various Maryland notices including the destruction of the general ators of Frank M Reynolds near Belair, the critical condition of Mrs. Sarah Eaveay widow of Henry S Eavay of Hagerstown, and claims heirs to a supposed estate of Thebaud Metzger a Holland lieutenant governor. It also notes the death of Christian Banoby near Grantville Garrett County from a fall, William Winder on trial in Belair for murder accomplice to Isaac Wilder, and the death of D O Warner of Detour Carroll County from pneumonia leaving a son Emory L Warner.
In a packed docket the case of Carlin et al v Barris and Hudson ended with a verdict for the defendants after plaintiff testimony. Judge McSherry and Master on the bench convened a morning session to hear Bronner executrix v Lare on a promissory note. The court adjourned to 9 30 tomorrow.
Charles Lester Grove, about five, son of Mr and Mrs William F Grove of West Patrick Street, was badly burned while playing with matches. Mrs Grove left him on a lounge in the yard, a mishap sparked a blaze igniting his clothes and causing burns to his face head chest stomach and arms. Dr Robert Tyson gave medical aid and the child’s condition remained critical.
The Brunswick bill to allow intoxicating liquor sales in the town of Brunswick Frederick County passed to its third reading after a lively debate. Opponents cited railroad safety and local impact while supporters urged passage urging home rule and the measure’s local importance. The Shoemaker law and Frederick County tax measures also feature in a busy legislative session with a governor’s list of appointments.
Lot listings offer fabrics priced per yard with varied finishes and quantities. A family gathering in Frederick County features aging reflections, a blessing, and a charity meal. visitors include convent sisters who present gifts to a recipient. The Frederick County Farmers' Exchange leases Mountain City Mill for high-grade flour production.
A historical ledger lists officers and signs of vaults with figures like 100000 surplus and 250000 capital. Names include J D Sarer WM G Barker and W M Baker among others. The document reflects a mid century bank's executive lineup and cash figures.
The funeral for Mr. J. W. Strasberger was held yesterday at 2 o'clock at his home on 101 West Fourth Street. Rev. S. M. Hench and Rev. E. A. Thirlkeld conducted the service with Evangelical Reformed church choir members singing Nearer My God to Thee and Lead Kindly Light. Pallbearers were Capt. Walter Saunders Frederick Heinlein Andrew Haines H Ruprecht Nelson Dishl and Daniel Stall. Interment followed at Olivet cemetery.
While Charles Shroyer hauled water for M. J. Grove Lime Company a cart shatta broke causing the barrel to fall on his right ankle and injure it seriously. Dr Frank Hedges treated the injuries. Footmaster at Walkeraville H Clinton Sweadner named postmaster at Walkersville replacing Dr I Zimmerman.
The 62nd birthday exercises for Hon. M. J. Grove drew his children grandchildren and friends as he reflected on past present and future. He spoke of religious training family bonds and the duties shaping character urging readiness for life’s battles and praising his family as a statewide example.
Local notice page lists events from the Improved Order of Red Men meeting to church entertainments and meat preservation tips. Includes dates around February 22 23 and small ads for fish sales seeds and a 10 cent admission, plus health ads and a Fire Co ball.
Unable to determine a coherent event or full context from the fragment. The readable text references a director and a street address at 406 North Market Street, but no clear action, date, or organizational ties are identifiable.
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