Brish Bros. and B&O RR Named in Railway Note
A fragment mentions Brish Bros. and the B&O Railroad in a short railway related reference. The OCR text is incomplete, but the entities Brish Bros. and B&O Railroad are identified as involved in the note.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
3
A fragment mentions Brish Bros. and the B&O Railroad in a short railway related reference. The OCR text is incomplete, but the entities Brish Bros. and B&O Railroad are identified as involved in the note.
The Weekly News will be a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday. It boasts Frederick city and countys largest bona fide circulation and surpasses others as an advertising medium. Copy for new ads due by 5 P.M. Wednesday and changes by noon that day.
A long list of local residents and visitors are noted across Frederick and nearby towns. Names include Miss Whipp Jefferson visiting Lancaster. Nannie and Elizabeth Knott at Linganors Hills Inn. John S. Lakiz Jefferson in Frederick. Henry J. Fox Woodsboro in Frederick on business. J L Michael West Patrick street in Donbs on business. D S Rice North Market street in Washington. Helen Abell Baughman returning from Visitation Academy Georgetown. John and Mrs Newman East I Second street leaving for Washington. Margaret Hood spending a few days in Lancaster. Rev Dr E R Eshbach at Franklin and Marshall College commencement. J Alliene Williamson Court Square returning from Montgomery county. Castle family St Louis visiting then to Emmitsburg. Harry Hedges Hantonville in city for slate extraction by Dr Wim Boteler. Douglas H Hargett and Bessie Hargett Hast Church street at Franklin and Marshall College commencement. Mrs Croft and Miss Mary Croft of South Carolina visiting Ross Court Square returning. Miss Wiener Frederick and Miss Jordan Brunswick visiting Lillian Licklider Martinsburg WV returning. Mrs Rose Holbruner Woodsboro brought to city for pin removal from throat by Dr Stoltz and Dr Boteler.
Four men recount a stolen wire mat with a name woven in it found in Carrell Creek and later vanished from bushes after fishing. Notices include Mrs. Hiram Grove convalescent, George Moberly Jr on sick list, and N J Wilson on sick list. UDC Fitzhugh Les Chapter will open West Patrick Street rooms Thursdays 9 am to 1 pm for reading writing and social time with a Daughters presiding.
Frederick firemen from United, Independent, and Junior companies will travel by Pennsylvania Railroad to Westminster for the Maryland State Firemen's Association meeting. About 100 from United include drill, reel and hook and ladder, and bugle corps. Independent and Junior send 60 to 75 each with the Independent Drum Band. The next meeting may be in Frederick, with merchants urging hosting to boost business and town vitality.
A party including Enoch L. Frizzell Vincent Se bold Jos B Elder and J C Williams of Emmitsburg toured Woodsboro Walkersville Mt Pleasant New Market Kemp Town Ridgeville and Frederick then Thurmont before returning home Frizzell a former sheriff candidate is urged to run again Visitation Academy Alumnae hold a reunion with a noon gathering and 2 p m banquet on June 19 at the president's residence 210 members and 150 guests expected Victoria Raymond Medal to be awarded to top scholar in all departments.
Market morning shows robust tone with fresh country produce flowing in. Peas moderate in price while strawberry crop remains abundant with top boxes at 6 cents. old fashioned varieties sold at 25 cents for six at 6 o'clock, later small berries sold cheaply. Also cherries come in 5 to 8 cents per quart. Hospital notes report Frederick City Hospital Association meets at 7 PM at Mrs. J H Markey home. rummage sale results decent. building foundation progress with cornerstone expected around July 4.
First Vice-President Oscar G Murray states reports of his departure from the Baltimore and Ohio are unfounded he has not considered severing relations with the railroad and will not leave his post addressing rumors surrounding his tenure.
Mr. George Gelbach son of Groff Hotel owner William H Gelbach arrived in the city Friday after three years in the army in the Philippines. He brought home many relics and enjoys showing them to friends.
Foundations for the new Masonic Temple were started today after the old building was torn down and debris cleared in about a week.
A historic tax schedule lists rates for liquor dealers brewers oleomargarine and other items under the internal revenue laws with specific per unit and base amounts. It outlines taxes on cigars cigarettes oleomargarine lard extracts and other goods, plus taxes on banks brokers and theaters, with thresholds based on capital and production.
A light bay driving horse named Dexter and a buggy were stolen from the stable of Dr. A A Sharetts near Bruceville Carroll county. The horse known as Deck answers to his name and is highly intelligent and valued by Dr. Sharetts who offers a 50 reward for the return and 200 for arrest and conviction of the thief. Authorities in multiple towns and states alerted.
The Frederick News lists dances at Braddock Heights with free music and late car departures, a city opera house recital by Miss Eisenhauer and others, and a strawberry festival by St Joseph's church. It notes a new paper route purchase, optical services by Dr. Highbarger, a removal sale on violins and pianos, dressmaking services, and an excursion to Washington on June 16. It also advertises skirt deals, silk fabrics, linen, and dental services by Dr Radcliff.
Admiral Schley is made an honorary member of the Pfaelzer Volksfest Verein after a delegation from the society visited his New York home. He expresses sincere thanks, notes six generations of his family in America, and praises German-French ancestry and the republic’s liberty. He emphasizes gratitude for the honor and pride in belonging to the society.
Frederick College was defeated by the Frederick Amateurs 22 to 17. Worman and Wood led their teams with strong hitting. The Amateurs lineup included Sponseller Willard Railing Schroeder Young Toms Leihert Kolb Wood, while College featured N Eberta Carty Worman Maulsby Eberts Eppley Smith Thompson Johnson. A rematch is set for Saturday June 15 at 10 at Athletic Park. Managers plan to travel to Westminster tomorrow for a game at 4 after the Frenan parade.
The funeral for Major A. E. Davis, killed June 4 at a Ridgeville railroad crossing, was held June 6 at Pine Grove church with Rev. Dr. D. May presiding. Pallbearers listed, L. J. Lewis in charge. Separately, Miss Matilda Bielfeld, who died in Greenville, Pa., had her remains transported to Frederick and will be laid to rest tomorrow at Olivet Cemetery after services at the house.
The Maryland School for the Deaf will close tomorrow while Western Maryland College and St. John's College plan commencements. The third reunion of graduates and former pupils is set for June 18 and 19, with St. John's College at Annapolis hosting graduation June 13 to 19. Oscar B. Coblentz of this county is listed among the graduates.
Republicans to open state headquarters in Baltimore tomorrow marking the start of the fall campaign. Senator McComas and Chairman Goldsborough will attend and spend much time at the Calvert Building from then on.
A Pennsylvania pay car arrived in Frederick at noon with May wages for city and road employees. York visitors were treated to an elegant dinner at Doll's cafe. Mr and Mrs Dixon Walker of Urbana are touring Virginia by car, stopping in Winchester and Sunray, planning to attend the colt show via Upperville. Edward Brennan of Pittsburgh, who failed to report after joining the U S Army, has been caught and taken to Fort Howard. he will not face desertion charges.
At Braddock Heights the first semi weekly dance of the season will be held this evening. Oars will depart from the Square corner every half hour. The Frederick Select Orchestra will furnish music.
Mr J EK W Hargett lists quoted prices for today with corn at 2.50 per barrel and 50 cents per bushel for shelled corn. Wheat at 72 cents per bushel. Bay priced at 12 to 14 per ton.
William O Shafer who was found dead near Danville Indiana reportedly died by suicide after a life filled with tragedy. His father Charles W Shafer of near Middletown traveled to Danville to bring home the remains. The deceased had been engaged to marry and had drawn funds from a bank before leaving for the West where he passed away.
The pension of William Augevine of Frederick has been increased to three dollars per month.
Bob's advertises tonight's beer offering with options light or dark and a claim of freshness and coolness. It notes the beer as the house famous product attracting customers.
L E B Mullinix offers adjustable window and door awnings in a large new stock. Awnings fit any window, fasten low, circulate air, and install in two minutes. Made of striped duck. Prices range from 3.50 for narrow fits to 1.75 for wider ones, installed.
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