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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
2
Citizens flee Theoposia Russia as authorities order departure fearing bombardment by the Kniaz Potemkine. Only troops and officers remain in the town.
Leanders defeat Balgians by two and a half lengths to win the grand challenge cup at Henley on July 6.
Special Dispatch reports in Oxsilk Bay that Ella Root, former Secretary of War, has been chosen by President Hoossvelt to succeed the late John Hay as Secretary of State on July 6.
Special dispatch reports a fatal mine blast at Farryville in SeaRients Pa. on July 6 killing five workers and wounding many others. Rescue teams search the passageways as families await word. Local coal operators promise full cooperation with investigators.
A French submarine boat was foundered near Tusis on July 6 resulting in thirteen fatalities. Rescue efforts recovered bodies as authorities investigated the cause of the disaster.
Mr Casper Killian leads repainting of Edward Shirley home on Market Street and J Henry Lampe paints Edward Elkins residence on East Third. Madison Street residents show twin cabbages and triplets on one stalk. Miss Mabel Kreh cuts wood and injures finger but survives. Rosebud baseball team defeats Young Sluggers 6 to 2 with new uniforms debuting and notable fielding. Several residents suffer or recover small illnesses including typhoid fever and general convalescence.
George Gua Franz of Baltimore and Kila G Bevan of Ridgeville Md were quietly married yesterday afternoon at 230 o'clock by Rev E L McLean at his residence East Third Street The couple will reside in Baltimore. Directors E Bennett and R S Dutrow elected to fill vacancies on the Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick county board due to deaths James Walker and Samuel Darrow An allowance of 20 for counsel fees granted in the Webster v Webster divorce suit
Local column lists residents and visitors including Miss Bessie McSberry returning from New York, Miss Minnie A. Dall visiting relatives in the city, and several Baltimore guests. Others travel to Atlantic City, West Virginia, and Pon Mar as summer visits and health trips continue.
Mr Walter McDaniel gave a recital on the new Estey pipe organ at Grace Reformed church last evening. The program reached a high musical order with favorable audience remarks. McDaniel opened with the Grand Chorus of Theo DuBois and impressed with works by Sullivan Wagner and Geilmant.
Thomaen J. Morehead dies in Cumberland and Mrs. Leah Reynolds, 71, passes away in Cave Town. A thunderstorm causes notable damage in Washington County. A flour mill fire at Snow Hill destroys the mill owned by William H. Jones and run by Silby and Shockley. Logs about $9 000. A man named James Brown is found dead beside the B&O tracks near Garrett Park after being struck by a train. Frederick Elks Club contracts Lloyd A. Unner to build a two story brick structure on Court and Second streets, with a rear addition and upstairs lodge room, while the old building becomes a clubhouse.
The Evangelical Lutheran pastor Rev Charles F Steck received a horse and a fine phaeton as gifts from church members and friends. The token expresses high esteem for his many years of service and his standing in the community.
Transferred to Boston, Rev. Francis E. Craig formerly assistant pastor at St. John’s Catholic Church and a year on the faculty of St. Charles College at Ellicot City Maryland, has become treasurer of St. John’s Boston Theological Seminary in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts.
The Bottlers Protective Association arrest warrants, issued by Deputy Sheriff Georges Von Hartung of Baltimore, charged two men with possessing beer bottles belonging to Frederick Bottlers in violation of Maryland law. A hearing before Justice James J. Francis Smith led to dismissal for misdescribed certificates, with defense arguing the statute enables coercive use against bottlers. The case marks the first of its kind in Frederick County.
A severe storm caused extensive property damage in Baltimore City and surrounding areas. Flooding forced residents to evacuate homes, with buildings damaged and some washed away. Livestock perished and small bridges were swept out. Lake Roland was reported in danger but later deemed safe with no casualties.
Wish Lee and Charles Gardner, colored, were arrested by Officer Hobbs for disorderly conduct on Five Street and Five-and-a-Half Street. They appeared before Justice Wood and paid fines of 2 dollars each. Georges Fraed faced desertion and non support charges, waived preliminary hearing, bail set at 100. Estella Smith, five, daughter of the “Black Diamond,” committed to the Industrial Home for Colored Girls in Baltimore for lack of guardianship.
A special meeting awarded the trench digging for a six inch water main to the lowest bidder, Mr Casper Oram, at 40 cents per cubic foot earth and 70 cents per cubic foot rack. The mayor was also authorized to seek bids for renting the City Opera House.
Children will attend a Sunday July 9 service at St Pauls Lutheran Utica at 10 am with a 8t 10a.m. rain contingency 6 p m. Pleasant Hill and Zion Reformed Chamlesville hold services July 9 at 10 am and 2 15 pm led by Rev S M Hench. Drama Because I Love You at Jefferson drew a good crowd July 1 despite rain. Mrs Remnaberg praised for teaching and the show praised for wit. Gay K Motter son of Rev I M Motter and recent Maryland University Law School graduate passed the State Board of Law Examiners to practice. Frederick W Cramer of Frederick also passed.
Frederick area notices announce the opening of a music store at 317 North Market with instruments, sheet music, lessons, and repair services. Also listed are assorted ads for insurance, gas ranges, railroad excursions to Niagara Falls, dog control, and weekly business hour agreements in 1905 Frederick city.
Local notes announce Braddock Heights events with Elmer W Hosushel lecture on Through Syria and the Jordan Country, and Tamim the Magician shows on July 10 11 18 13 and 14 with dancing each night. Weeknight rail schedules extend from Frederick to Braddock and back with multiple departures. Also advertised are nightly picture changes and a Friday menu featuring crabs and other fish dishes.
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