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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1904
Page
3
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page paper with news and features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and invites new and changing advertisements with deadlines Wednesday afternoon and midday.
Purely personal items list residents visiting relatives and open guests. Names include Mrs E M Eliott in Gardner Mass visiting La Fonda Cottage Bradock Heights, J W Davidson and family traveling to Baltimore, Paul Beall visiting his aunt Mrs Harry Besant East Church Street, William MacGill from Baltimore at East Church Street, Evalyn Rutherford and Alexander Doogshane of Baltimore visiting Walkersville, Harry Goldsborough returning to Walkeraville, Alice Kirk visiting Miss Mary McCardell on North Market Street, E Lee Goldsborough and children visiting Walkerayville, Mrs W F Gompher and niece Margaret returning from Charlestown, David Bowlus spending summer home after Randolph-Macon College, Frank Knode and Evalyn leaving for Shippensburg for wedding of Bessie Lotz and William Beatty with Evalyn Knode as flower girl.
The brief notes commencements, ripe desserts, and social quips on June weddings. A local wisecrack recalls a proverb about unscrupulous men, while lines mock vanity and the aging beauty. The tone is light, observational, and poetically terse.
Special Dispatch reports Admiral Togo says the Talienwan Bay Channel is mined no more. Japanese land at Takushan and rout three Cossack companies on Kin Obow road Sunday.
Special dispatch from Opegroo dated June 7 reports a naval battle at Port Arthur yesterday. outcome unknown. The article notes merchants advertising today and seeking space to fill with the right kind of goods.
Frederick firemen plan a march to Cumberland for the Maryland State Firemen's Association meeting. Two bands, a steamer, and three reels travel with 200 to 300 men aboard. Delegates from Independent, Junior, and United companies are listed, with alternates and duties. The Independent Hose Company tonight holds a special meeting to finalize Cumberland arrangements.
Reverend Edward T. Helfenstein, formerly of Frederick, rector of St. John's near Ellicott City, survived a violent storm that struck the parlor and library. Lightning wrecked the room, damaged library volumes, toppled a lamp, and scorched a nearby tree and fence. Several hens near a tree were found dead next morning.
An inter-society debate at Wosson College tackled the question of equal wages for women doing equivalent work. The negative verdict prevailed after judges found merit in the opposition, followed by a Shakespeare burlesque, a Juniors banquet for the Seniors at City Hotel, and plans for tennis and a Music Department concert pending weather.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah A. Hemp from her daughter's Middletown home occurred June 4 at noon. Rev. Hed Setslemeyer and Bush led services, with burial at Lutheran cemetery in Jefferson after a sermon by Rev. Metzger. Pallbearers listed. M. R. Etchison was funeral director. James Lowe's funeral followed at 2 pm, at his home, with Rev. Osborne Ingie officiating. Pallbearers named. burial at Mt. Olives cemetery. A. T. Rice & Sons served as funeral directors.
The will of Mrs. Sarah A. Hemp, filed for probate, bequeaths to granddaughter Ethel May Hemp her watch and chain. Daughter Cora A. Beachley receives furniture and household effects. Clarance E. Hamp gets furniture and horse, buggy, and harness. Cash bequests include $50 to Joseph H. Hemp and $200 to George A. Hemp. Remainder divided into five equal parts for five children and designated executors, estate valued about $6,000.
Dr Samuel T Haffner clerk of circuit court filed his answer in the Chapline vs Haffner case through attorney William P Maulsby. The answer admits Chapline was appointed deputy clerk on December 1 1908 and argues the mandamus would be nugatory since removal of the petitioner would render the writ moot. Court adjourned for the week due to judge illness and travel.
Maryland postmasters receive salary boosts with Annapolis and Cumberland up modestly while several towns see larger rises. Centreville alone shows a salary cut. Aberdeen records the unusual jump of 300 dollars, and Union Bridge falls to 1400 despite prior levels.
Liverpool England dated June 6 1904 discusses Royal Insurance Company settlements after the Baltimore fire of February 1904. Of 402 policies 396 paid, 6 pending. total paid under 896 policies amounts to 991924 61 with no prompt-payment discounts. Funds come from Liverpool home office, not American assets, showing Royal’s financial strength and ability to cover future disasters. R Emory Wagritzp assistant manager signs.
L. E. Mullinix operates a carpet and wallpaper business offering a range of floor coverings and wall treatments. The shop emphasizes traditional styles and customer service in the local market.
Olfrenca M. King was sworn in as Cumberland mayor and sent his initial appointments to the City Council. An inventory lists the late Goldsborough Griffiths Baltimore estate at 23 634.08. Col Kenneth Murphison, NC millionaire and ex Confederate soldier, dies at daughter’s Baltimore home.
Mrs Susan A Yourtee wife of Rev Eli Yourtee died Sunday at her Brownsville home in Washington county of paralysis at 65. She was a German Baptist Brethren member and survived by husband and many children including Mrs Ela Wolt and Mrs Fabrney of Frederick Dr George W Yourtee of Burkittsville Katherine Edith John Howard at home. Her brother in law was Prof D Melvin Long of Hagerstown Rev Joseph A Long Abbottstown Md and Rev D Victor Long of Hagerstown.
The Maryland School for the Deaf board met today electing officers: President John Black, vice president Spencer Jones, secretary H. Clay Naill, treasurer Charles W. Ross. Charlea W. Ely was re elected principal. Members present included John Black, John K. Shaw, Naill, Dr Bernard O Steiner, W T P Turpin, B M Bailey, Alexander D Irwin, Wm D Baker, Dr J P Conton, S Snowden Hill and others from Baltimore Queen Annes Buckeystown Pocommoke City and Prince Georges counties.
A Baltimore and Ohio excursion train from Baltimore to Hagerstown derailed after hitting a washout on the Washington County Branch beyond Weverton. The engine toppled to one side and the front coach left the tracks. 255 passengers faced a near panic with several women fainting, but no injuries were reported. Wrecking crews from Brunswick repaired the line, and the party reached Hagerstown at 2 am.
Two Market street awnings of the style used on several stores will be installed on the Mutual Insurance Company building. One will front J D Hendrickson dry goods and the other the insurance office. The work started this morning.
Delegates from Hagerstown companies discussed securing the State Firemen’s Convention for Hagerstown next June. Businessmen were visited and the plan found universal favor among the delegates and local leaders.
A Taos News notice invites readers to advertise items for rapid sale. The brief item emphasizes easy listings and cash outcomes for sellers seeking quick results in the local market.
Highbarger of Hagerstown will meet patients at Park Hotel on June 8 with consults from 7 to 9 PM in room 13. Dixon Bros receivers announce books at Harris & Filler office for settlement. Maryland Firemen’s Convention in Cumberland June 8 to 10 with low B&O rates. tickets June 6 to 10, return by June 12, 1904. United Brethren Reunion Day at Pen-Mar Park June 25 with excursions from Shippensburg Hagerstown Baltimore and York. J O U A M program to feature notable attractions.
Dols No 11 West Patrick Street advertises pure liquors with no adulteration and invites harvest orders. Wording promotes Braddock Heights music nights, dance times at Cara Leave Square, and a carriage to Middletown after commencement. Fox's Stove House seeks a stout boy apprentice for ironing, slating and plumbing with good wages. Democratic City Central Committee meets June 7 at 8 pm over Yoakle's shoe store City Hall. delegates invited. members urged to attend.
The Mountain City Mill market page lists corn at 2.90 per barrel shelled 0.56 per bushel No 9 red 0.97 No 3 cod Gimeesser 0.85 per bushel rejected 0.75 per bushel oats at 0.55 per bushel. The ad ends with marketing claims about fewer gallons lasting longer and DaVos Lead and Zinc paints. It also mentions Gold by P L Hargett & Co.
Local ad touts Blue Flame Wickless Oil Stove from Standard Oil as last cooking stove built for hot weather. Claims include energy efficient heat for kitchen and dining room with a low priced refrigerator. Sold by B Sappington at 72 North Market Street.
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