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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
3
A letter signed “Little girl” asks Mayor Smith if firecrackers may be set on Schley Day, noting Fourth of July bans. The mayor says Schley Day can be celebrated with less noise and suggests raising the City Hall flag tomorrow to honor the occasion. Other notes mention Manila newspaper plans and a new Braddock Heights cinder walk.
The Commercial Club of Frederick County met at the City Hotel with Dr. Wm. Boteler presiding in his absence as president. By-laws amended to require seven members for routine business. applications from Judge John A. Lynch and others were received. next meeting scheduled in two weeks to consider a likely twenty thousand dollar revenue matter.
Baer pitched for the Red Birds striking out 13 as they defeated the Never Fails 11 to 0 on West Seventh street. Dut Ton and Baer formed the winning battery before a good crowd watched. Tonight Brush Factory meets Frederick Athletic Club at Athletic Park at 6 15 with Oreeger L Moberly Brust Bennett as batteries. The Frederick team challenges local amateurs to a five game series. Freight line around Martinsburg planned by Baltimore and Ohio will run 23 miles from Wilson to Harper's Ferry, double tracked, with through passenger service continuing. Upgrades to Berkeley county reduce operating costs as 200 workers build a freight cut off around North Mountains and Martinsburg.
The Evangelical Reformed Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting in Trinity chapel. After business, a musical and literary program featured performances by Mamie Star Walter Sian Howard Albaugh Ralph Rontzabo Margaret Roalkey Virginia Oarty and student duets. Mr Shulsnberger and Dr Eschbach spoke to the children about missionary work. The children presented offerings from the past six months, expected to be the largest in years.
At the annual stockholders meeting the Frederick & Middletown Electric Railway Company elected nine directors: George William Smith, John O. Moster, Thomas H. Haller, Mantz Besant, Emory L. Coblentz, D. E. Hirefauver, L. F. Kefauver, Charles H. Ooblientz, and Douglass H. Hargett. Mr Hargest succeeds Dr U A Snaretts. The board will likely organize this week.
A newly made grate like hole was found Monday in a secluded spot on South Mountain near Smithsburg Washington County not far from Foxville. Two men are suspected of digging it after borrowing a lantern from A H Oswald Sunday night around midnight. A lap robe and a cowhide were found nearby prompting speculation about grave-diggers.
Miss Willie Ritchie's ballroom group hosts an evening dance at Braddock Heights with a special car shuttle leaving at 6 15. The event promises a private social gathering and entertainment in a refined setting.
Frederick base ball club signs James Ernst Guy Motter and Benson to play in the outfield for two games against Westminster on July Fourth. The first game starts at 1 00 p m with Ernst pitching the second game.
The State Teachers Association held morning, afternoon and evening sessions at Ocean City. Highlights included Pro. Van Sickie of Baltimore delivering the feature address and Prof. James W. Reese of Western Maryland College speaking at the night session.
A ready made house fitted up by David M Fulson of Baltimore on Columbia road near Ellicott City now houses his family. The five room first floor dwelling, bought ready-made in Michigan, was assembled by Falton and a hired man with weather boarding of pine and tongue and groove sheathing. A recent strong wind did not move the house though nearby trees were shattered. Tents were tried last year for the family outing but proved unsatisfactory.
The House adjourned yesterday without acting on the bill to grant Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley an active list allowance. Senator McComas had passed the measure in the Senate on Monday. Representative Watson, chair of Naval Affairs, said action is hoped for early next session. Congressman Madd of Maryland questioned the Senate bill, noting nothing could be done this session.
Mise Marian daughter of Mr and Mrs William M Dongines East Church street entertained friends yesterday afternoon from 530 to 580 in honor of her fifth birthday. Garbed in white with pink ribbons she greeted guests and served ices cakes fruit and beverages after games. Attending were Misses Bell Masters James Bell and brother Kentucky Charlotte Miriam Apple Mindred Landauer Helen Hershberger Sotheron and Francis Howard James Waters Earl Hargett and others.
A dwelling on Siv William Queen’s farm near Bryantown Charles county burned on Monday. George Jenifer a colored man occupied the house. A five year old Jenifer child perished in the blaze. Six or seven other children were present but could not explain the cause. Neighbors at first discovered the fire while threshing wheat for Mr Qasen. By the time they reached the house the roof had fallen in making rescue impossible.
Mrs. 8.0. Dark hosted a party for her dog Anio in Indianapolis honoring the eighteenth birthday. Anio, a Spitz, once celebrated at age ten with a reception for children of friends. The pet belonged to Mrs. Dark’s father and she took the dog after his death. All Sainte Episcopal Sunday school plans a Braddock Heights picnic tomorrow at 2:30 PM. Unio is the dog’s name. Zinc and Grinding are noted product references for Devoe paint longevity.
City purchases corner of Second and East streets for a new electric light plant. Foundations for engines boilers and dynamos begin as the old building is extended with a 75 foot brick smokestack. Frick Company and General Electric supply engines dynamos. delivery after construction. Plant ready by September with old equipment moved to the new site.
John Schell’s chickens disappear and local troublemaker known as Slim is arrested by Officer Crouse. Justice Smith convicts him after a hearing, sending him to jail with $200 bail awaiting grand jury action. Slim admits theft.
Locusts are linked to cooler weather per Goossbone Prophet Eilas Hartz, claiming 56 years of verification. Edward D. Baltzeil of North Market street grocery agrees to store closure 6:20 PM July 1 to September 1. his name omitted from Tax News. Neighbors near Richard Jobmson report illness and death affecting a 15 acre wheat harvest.
Daily market quotes list Corn at 3.20 per barrel, shelled corn at 0.65 per bushel, No 2 red wheat at 0.15 per bushel, and steamer at 0.74 per bushel. July wheat price noted at 0.74. Hay quoted at 13.00 per ton.
Joseph Nelson of Allegany county was struck and killed by a train. Additional local items include church anniversary in Bol al, a jail hold for horse stealing suspect Adam Anderson, and a Baltimore electric power deal.
Fourth of July events at Frazier's Diamond Bowling Alleys feature Banate Bowling Club Cumberland vs Diamond Team Frederick. Firecracker restrictions in Frederick announced with police orders. Grand July celebration includes brass band and city orchestra, fireworks, dancing. Public library summer hours and dog muzzle ordinance noted. Garbage pickup suspended in Northern District July 4. Baltimore and Ohio Railroads advertise Atlantic City excursions with multiple 1902 travel dates. Deer Park Hotel highlights summer amenities and rates. Memorial notice for Catherine Hamrick dated July 1, 1900.
The ad touts July sales with drastic price cuts on French ginghams silk fabrics linens and dress skirts. It claims large markdowns on silk mull and pongee fabrics plus parasols and Indian baskets, inviting immediate purchase at cost-like prices. Prices are quoted per yard with dramatic halving and wholesale-style language.
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