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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1903
Page
3
The Daily News asks subscribers to report promptly any irregularity in receipt of papers. The page contains notices and brief lines about delivery and contact, reflecting a compact historic newspaper layout.
A cascade of brief society items notes visitors and residents in Frederick. Thomas Hooper of Washington visits, Miss Cash and Miss Cobb travel between cities, Roger Wickham and Barns visit, Mrs Yaste and Mrs Howard host and visit, Browning and Hatton spend days in the city, families return from trips to Washington and Philadelphia, Miss Margret Dovall begins a role as pianist, and scholars Blaser and Goodell enjoy holidays at home. Further, Nixdorff Jr and family visit from Winchester, Dr Wells of Lafayette College visits, Flook returns to Brooklyn, Mrs Adger visits from San Antonio, and lectures by Sater Jacobs and Patterson are noted, with local hospitality at East Church Street homes.
A list of guests registered at City Hotel up to 1 o clock includes Bond Brown Mr and Mrs Paul A Rochester New York H G Paipher Reading Pa Dr H B Peterman G Parrish C Chas Grinder A B Cline Wm H Hanser Baltimore C B Perkins Lancaster Pa J M Le Gore LeGore C D Eldridge Myers ville RB W Hilles KR M Hirat Philadelphia Henry Rhorer St Louis O F Browning W W Myers N C Moore T Riley N Theodore Wilson Washington M R Adger Winchester O E Bowman Philadelphia Mr and Mrs L M Nixdorff Jr Winchester Va T A Breonse New York G Mar tindale Troy.
Mr Harry H Wolf of Ijamsville and Miss Clara V Getzendanner daughter of Eugene Getzendanner of the city were married at the Evangelical Lutheran patronage this afternoon at 1 o'clock in a small party with relatives. The bride wore a traveling dress and the groom a black suit. They departed on the 1 45 train for a wedding tour. A farm sale nearby saw George F Tabler 109 acres with improvements on the Urbana turnpike sold to William W Darby of Montgomery county for 8000 dollars.
Religious groups across town report sermons and Sunday school activities. Ministers Bachbach Todd Bibbis and Stioespring preached on obedience love truth and the cross. Evangelical Lutheran and Grace Reformed churches held services with catechism, midweek prayers, and new member admissions.
Charles Coats, a well known colored man in the city, narrowly escaped drowning after a large cake of ice broke away while he and others worked near the Gas Bonnss road bridge. Drifting downstream, he called farewell but the ice carried him to a fish pot dam where he leaped to safety on the bank.
Officers were elected at the York Hanover and Frederick Railroad Company annual meeting. Samuel Rea was named president with directors including John P. Green N. P. Shortridge George P. Smyser Wilkins William A. Patton and M. E. Doll. The board then appointed Stephen W. White secretary A J County assistant secretary K B Green assistant secretary Taber Ashton treasurer S A Abbots registrar of stock W H Brown chief engineer B W Carskaddon real estate agent H E Tripler assistant real estate agent.
The prizes awarded at the Corn Institute on Friday last will be paid only by the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station as the state authorities assume payment of both the general and county premiums. Secretary Douglass H. Hargett of the local committee was praised by visitors for his key role in the institute’s success.
The annual convention of the Maryland Death Renet Association of the P.O. of A and P. O. of A. is held in Mitchells Hall Baltimore today. Camp No. 17, of this city, is represented by Jacob L. Engelbrecht at 1201 West Fayette street.
The Brunswick High School leadership forms an athletic association with officers Obas Cole as president A G Alder as secretary and Eugene Higin as sergeant at arms. Further officers to be elected at a future meeting.
The Local Mart reports market quotations: Gorm per barrel 2.35 dollars shelled 0.47 per bushel. Wheat blue ribbon red 0.751 dollars steamer 0.62 per bushel. Osta per bushel in cents. Hay 15 dollars 40 cents per ton.
In Circuit Court this morning Associate Judge Motter presided over the case State versus Marion Perde charged with receiving stolen goods. The testimony recounts Perde’s Buckeystown store and aiding youths Thomas Crommel and Thomas Johnson in stealing turkeys and chickens on December 12 1902. Witness Wesley Nallor and others testified to missing poultry and tracks, with Perde denying the charges and claiming the turkey was brought to his store and later returned to its rightful owner. The defense presented the accused and his mother this afternoon as trial continued into the day with further witnesses scheduled. another arson case involving F Hooker and Howard J Fehl set for tomorrow.
Multiple brief obituaries and death notices from Brunswick area sources. Catherine Hughes aged about 73 died in Brunswick and was interred at Monocacy Cemetery. William Brandenburg aged 77 died at Mt. Airy. Jane Harrison aged 76 died at Mount Airy. Simon P. Miller a Williamsport merchant died aged 62. Harry Geisinger died aged 24. Gyrus Font suffered a paralysis stroke near Frederick with partial recovery.
Charles Roberts, a Frederick youth, came home after two weeks in Washington claiming an encounter with Senator Louis MacComas. He told of asking for charity, being refused, and a police scare. Doctors found no injury from a gunshot claim, and officials concluded he was somewhat unbalanced. He was returned to Frederick by the police chief. Also listed are remaining letters at Frederick post office for October 21, 1903, with names and addresses for advertisement.
The will directs after debts and funeral expenses that Rebecca Warner receive a two story frame house with associated permiges in Kilnehart's alley, the property bought from William James. The remainder of the estate goes to his wife Susan Groff in fee simple. David Groff is named executor.
Rumor from Cumberland places Col Pearre as a candidate for the U S district judgeship tied to a proposed new circuit that would include Cumberland. Senator McComas reportedly endorses him, but WV patronage interests could affect the appointment. Benjamin A. Richmond of Cumberland is also named for the post.
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William Pardy, a former resident, died in Washington DC on February 20 from Bright's disease at age 49. His body arrived here and was taken to Asbury church for services conducted by Rev. Carrol and Rev. Lee. Interment followed at Greenmount Cemetery. A T. Rice & Sons directed. Another funeral for James Brooks, also a local resident, was held Saturday at his home on Blivebart’s alley with Rev. Murray officiating. Pallbearers were James Boyd, James Brown, John W. Powell, and Cate Clark. interment again at Greenmount Cemetery. A T. Rice & Sons again directed.
The program features The Dusky Maiden from Beauty and the Beast and Great Unsupported Ladder Act among attractions. Della offers hot lunch, a bowling alley, and restaurant service at 164 Worth Market Street Frederick Maryland. United Daughters of the Confederacy directs the event with reserved seats 25 cents and gallery 1 cent. box sheet opens February 18.
The item list reports several deaths and injuries across cities including Hagerstown Cumberland Havre de Grace and Kent County. Notables Samuel J Houskulp Charles Lohman Simon P Miller Richard A Leamsac Captain William A Myers John W Crouch and others are mentioned with ages and causes. A building boom is forecast for Bikton this spring and Latrobe’s mayoral bid collapses amid party resistance. An illustrated moving picture exhibition is noted with audience reactions and a church notice for February 26 in Homestead Pennsylvania. The Sick column notes Mrs Margaret Begant’s improving condition.
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