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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1903
Page
3
Subscribers are urged to report promptly any irregularity in receipt of papers to The News.
The Weekly Mnvs Westy News will be ready Thursday a handsome twelve wage issue with news and special features. It claims the largest circulation in Frederick city and county and offers advertising advantages. Copy for new ads due 5 p m Wednesday and changes due 6 p m Wednesday.
The Post Office Department adopts a new policy to ignore Congressional districts when establishing rural free delivery routes. Inspections will follow receipt date, prioritizing routes that serve the most people, each ~25 miles, serving about 100 residents. Postmaster General Payne backs the plan amid political opposition.
The thirty sixth annual Baltimore Conference Sunday school convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church South began last night at Braddock Street Church in Winchester Virginia. About one hundred delegates attend with more expected. Rev O D Harris of Martinsburg West Virginia delivered the opening sermon.
City officials reached a plan for a new sewer on Markos Street with property owners agreeing to cover half the cost based on frontage. J A Fritchie & Son won the contract for brickwork from Church Street to Carroll Creek. Work starts July 20 with two blocks done in thirty working days. Porter brick chosen over Mack brick after testing. cost difference rejected as not significant.
President Smith of the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway opened evening trolley rides advertised in the previous issue. The 6.20 car will run to Myersville and back for 25 cents, returning at 9.10. Last night two carloads enjoyed moonlit scenery over 26 miles with a brief stop at Myersville, at Braddock Colony and Thale Cottage doors, amid summer scenes.
Deputy Grand Chancellor Reno S Harp installed Mountain City Lodge officers for the term ending December 28 1902 including Chancellor Commander Harry E B Fiaut vice chancellor Jacob E H Schmidt prelate Jos W Gaver master at arms David Steiner master of Work George Tt are inside guard Roy E ter librarian Edgar L Miller organist Dr T S Eader marshal Jno H Grove trustees Jno C Hardt Also listed are CO A Landis K of R 3 B W Storm M of F W W Picket M of E G W Tyson and D C Winedrenner Jr as trustees The Orphans Court disallowed Harrizon Wagner claim against Esau Creager estate as fraudulent
A messy list of residents and visitors mentioning travels to Washington Braddock Heights Baltimore Philadelphia and Nashville. Names include Marion Faudle Judge John Lynch George Rodock Mable Kindley Mae Smith Markell Nellie Kindley and others with notes of visiting, spending summers, or attending meetings and staying with relatives. Many small towns cited and months not specified.
In Carroll and Adams counties Pennsylvania two horses were stolen from a farmer in Adams and another from Harry J. Byers near Piney Creek. Vincent Weaver appeared in Hanover with the Adams horses seeking a buyer and was arrested in Gettysburg. A horse stolen at Union Bridge was recovered hours later. the thief escaped.
In Cavetown Washington county a National Museum representative and two assistants found Indian skeletons arrow heads pottery fragments and stone axes in a cave along the Western Maryland Railroad. The most important discovery was a mass of wood ashes charcoal bone and stone implements formed by melting parts, likely created by Indians. The relics were shipped to the National Museum.
Judge McPherson in Philadelphia appointed David R. Locher of Philadelphia and Security Title and Trust Co of York receivers for all assets of the Eastern Milling and Export Company of Pennsylvania. The firm, incorporated July 1893 with $200000 capital, owes $60000 to the complainant, has liabilities of $190000, and is insolvent.
A pleasing Children’s Day service was held at Pleasant Hill chapel last Sunday evening. Despite threatening weather the attendance remained good though the storm prompted the congregation to depart before the program finished. Decorations of flowers plants and mastees were beautiful and abundant marking the second time the church had been decorated for this event but ruins prevented the complete service.
Deputy Sheriff J M Robinson gets a letter from Mrs D D Hachey of Holly Michigan stating his uncle M Hocux has been missing in Creagerstown for over thirty years. He reportedly left for Fostoria Ohio and details are unknown until July 1 when the letter arrived.
Adelbert Stanton formerly of Fredstick now of Baltimore lost the end of the middle finger on his right hand when a firecracker exploded. He was taken to Maryland University Hospital where his Luger was amputated.
Mrs Minnie Markey of East Patrick Street, long ill, is able to be out again after a period of sickness.
At yesterday's regular meeting the board approved funds to build two 60 and 80 foot wooden bridges and a 49 foot span, plus repairs to flood damage. M D Kemp awarded a 1960 four room brick schoolhouse contract in Johnaville district, with land to be bought from James Hoberte for a colored students school. Four new iron bridges planned for New London Linganore Glen, Park Mills and near Linganore Hills Inn, with lengths from 92 to 160 feet and roadways from 14 to 16 feet. Replacement and repair work also approved for bridges washed off abutments at Jones' mill and House's.
Emory Grove Camp Meeting begins July 27 with some attendees staying into fall. Woealey Grove Southaro Methodist Camp meeting starts first week in July. Summit Grove runs July 2 to August 9. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meets July 19, and Women’s Home Missionary Society on August 16. The interdenominational Segan at Monctain Lake Park lasts 10 days starting July 4, with representation from all U.S. sections and several foreign countries.
Misa Bertha M Overly of Walkereville will preach next Sunday July 12 at Walkereville U B church at 11 00 am and again at Rocky Springs U B church at 8 00 pm Regular services are set for Pleasant Hill church July 12 at 10 15 am and in Charlesville hall at 2 15 pm conducted by Rev B S Hench The Evangelical Reformed Missionary Society meets tonight at 7 30 with a musical program and a children's barrels collection presentation for the past six months.
Auditor in the Union Savings Bank case filed in Baltimore Circuit Court No 2 his report and account distributing assets among depositors. Claims total 469 with gross amount 52577.87. Auditor allowed 671 for 7542.84. Only 175 of the claims will be paid now and 294 withheld until claimants file deposit books.
Mohr Young and Frank Brookes were arrested this morning by Deputy Sheriff Carter. They are charged with stealing two chickens from Mr. Welty Faberney on July 3. They appeared before Justice Smith and waived, bail set at 100 dollars each for grand jury appearance in September term. Noah E. Cramer sold today for Mrs. Jolisa Ann Measel a tract of land of about seven acres improved with dwelling and stable, near Rocky to John Hildebrand for 950 dollars.
Attorney for Mrs. Noble Wiltburger reports a private sale of the Marwood teli genon on West Patrick street. The buyer is Mr. George A. Gilbert and the sale price is $2,456.
Epworth League Convention in Detroit from July 16 to 19, 1903 with very low B and O railway rates. Tickets on sale July 14 and 15 from points east of the Ohio River, valid for return after July 20. For train times fares and stopovers consult Baltimore and Ohio agents. Rugs arrived to fit vacated spaces.
The funeral of J Munroe Turner of Mount Airy occurred July 1 at 2 p m at Kemptown M P church. Rev Wright of Kemptown and Rev Wm Miller of Mount Airy conducted services with numerous floral tributes. Bearers included M G Clary Joseph Kain Henry Clary Oliver Pheps Dr Raymond Fout Iva Bond. L T Lewis supervised. Also funeral services for Mrs Rose L Hing were held this morning from H and O Railroad station at 4 26 am with grave side rites conducted by Rev M Wells of Fourth Congregational, Baltimore. Funeral director O C Carty assisted.
Modern Woodmen plans tonight 8 oclock meeting with full attendance requested. H H Batner clerk. Dr O S Highbarger optical specialist from Hagerstown Md will be at Park Hotel Wednesday July 8 with evening engagements at 9 or 10. Free examination. Feathers wanted highest cash price for old feathers and old mahogany furniture and canes. send postpaid to National Feather Co No 75 West Patrick Street. Committees of Columbia and Lynch Lodges meet tonight at 3 in the lodge room. Wa O Birley chairman. Braddock Heights tonight regular Thursday dance with music and scenic views. Lawn festival at Mos Staley store Saturday night July 11 1903 yellow springs band present. Lawn fete for Presbyterian church girls at E Selberger residence daily 8 to 10 pm with moonlit music and refreshments 25 cents. Dog owners warned to muzzled dogs on city streets in July and August or be impounded. Geo Epw Surra mayor. Second‑hand piano in good condition $40 at Birsly’s Pianos of Music.
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