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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
3
The fifteenth day of the month falling on Sunday, our regular collection day, the carriers of the Daily News will collect tomorrow from all subscribers on their routes the amounts due. Having exact change ready may save mutual inconvenience.
PURELY PERSONAL. Brief paragraphs about locals who traveled or visited. Mr. O. A. Howe was in Baltimore today. Paul Urner returned from Cornell University. Mr. Guy Thomas left for Baltimore on the 8 10 a. m. train. Holmes Baker journeyed to Baltimore this morning. B Scarff and wife of Adams Town spent the day in Baltimore. Mrs. Tobias Newcomer and Mrs. John Inger visited county friends. Mrs. Wm. Ramaburg spends a week in the county. Mesdamea George W. Brengle J E Sheppard Jacob F. Schmidt and Mary O. Kuntz attend the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Stout at Evonsboro Washington county.
The Woman's Auxiliary's shuffleboard game in the YMCA rooms proved popular all winter. Twelve players entered last night, Zimmerman and King leading, each choosing sides. King's side won two of three. Groff and Moore then won the next three-set series to be proclaimed champions.
A pretty Wednesday noon wedding at Thormont joined Miss Margaret Waesche daughter of Mr James T Waesche and Mr Edward Shaffer of Hagerstown in a ring ceremony performed by Rev D Shaffer brother of the groom. Mrs Shaffer will reside at Seven Gables after July 28 then Atlantic City trip.
A brutal assault and robbery occurred at Point of Rocks, Maryland, when Lee Wallace, a Virginia Negro, knocked Thomas Delaney unconscious with a stone in the saloon yard. Wallace took Delaney's money, escaped across the bridge into Virginia, and is described as a dangerous, low reputation figure. Wallace, from Luckett's, Va, is linked to the lynching of Page Wallace across the river years ago.
The McDannell School of Elocution presented the first annual recital at the City Opera House to a large audience. Students performed a comic doll piece The Doll’s Frolic and varied recitations and songs, with musical accompaniment. Tonight at eight o'clock the concluding recital will be staged.
The remains of Thomas Sim Lee died Monday night in Nestwood were shipped to Baltimore for burial with services at St Mary's Petersville and grave rites at Bonne Brae officiated by Rev Louis O Donovan. Honorary pallbearers include Joseph J Lee and others. active pallbearers listed. Also reported is the funeral of Mrs Jacob Newman from East Second Street with services by Rev Dr Eschbach and interment at Mt Hope Woodsboro. Funeral director W B Etchison.
Yesterday Mrs. W. P. Edwards of Grea gerstown suffered a near miss when a frightened horse reared after an umbrella went up on North Market Street. The carriage was damaged, shafts broken, and the horse stopped by Mr. Troxell. Mrs. Edwards escaped injury. Invitations arrive for a Virginia Military Institute event series including hops and a final ball with Virginia crest and V. M. I. banners.
Pauline Kline, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Kline, has improved from illness. News of the Churches notes Children’s Day services at Braddock on Sunday at 2 p m.
The Emerson Literary Society hosted graduation day as diplomas were awarded by Prof H B Murphy of Adamstown High School. Prof Wo Tappan of the University School for Boys Baltimore spoke on preparation for life. Students FT W Love Osmon Charles O Ebert Albert O Ebert Bennett E Oates delivered orations. President Oates presided, Henry Hoffmeier presented Lavcon Group picture to the college.
The first summer reception of Fitz Hugh Lea Chapter U D O was held in their rooms last night from 8 to 11 o'clock. The rooms glowed with electric light and were scented by flowers, making an attractive setting. Guests enjoyed cooling punch and cake served by a line of young ladies on the reception committee including Mrs. George Ott, Mrs. A. R. Yeakle, Mrs. L. M. Nixdorf, Myra C. S. Howard, Mrs. J. H. Williamson, Miss Stonebraker, Misses Gtt, and Miss Bertha Trondie.
Adamstown baseball club, regarded as a top amateur outfit in the county, travels to Parkville tomorrow at 2 pm. The visitors expect a strengthened lineup with battery Bready and Remsberg and first baseman Thomas. The game is tipped to be a highly exciting season highlight with strong attendance anticipated. Mr. B. C. Kohlenberg of Adamstown will likely umpire.
Fire destroyed a stable and carriage shed belonging to Webster W. Sweigart, railroad agent at Bruceville, starting about 1 o'clock yesterday morning. Sweigart's carriage was saved and his horse rescued by William F. Cover. Other contents burned. dogs valued at $100 or $500.
Mr. J. Ezra Beard of Libertytown accidentally shot his right foot while inspecting an old rifle. A 32 calibre shell filled with shot lodged behind his third toe. Dr. J. T. Sim extracted the shot. Beard has been getting along nicely since.
The committee of the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association moved to organize the body in Winchester on July 4. The association will include fire companies from towns along the Cumberland Valley between Winchester and Harrisburg.
Mr. Clayton Remsburg, currently employed as telegraph operator at the eastexac terminus of the Adams town cutoff for the B&O, has been tendered lucrative positions with the Chattanooga Tennessee club and several other baseball teams.
Miss Nannie Rigney of South Market Street was struck on the head by a brick from a house Tuesday and treated by Dr. Buick. she is reported much better. Also noted are resignation of Mrs. Jacob B. Dyson from Frederick City Hospital board, and Dr. R. Smith heading to Pimlico with pacing horse Willie Winks in the 2:23 class. Business Men’s Association plans an evening meeting at City Hall. Eastern Milling & Export Company quotes list corn and wheat prices.
At the State Firemen's Association convention in Louaconing Frederickton dominated events. The Junior team led by Captain John Markey won the reel race for $100 in 44.910 seconds, Westminster took second and South Cumberland third. Frederick also won the hook and ladder contest with Westminster placing second. A portion of the prize money was shared by two Frederick companies. A large crowd attended, with many firemen returning from Lonaconing and visiting mines today.
The state news item notes board approval of plans for a new wing at the House of Correction. A contract has been made for a large brick building to house offices and the Denton post office near the courthouse in Caroline county.
Mountain City Lodge invites Mizpah Lodge of Baltimore to a grand reception at the Masonic Temple on Monday night with the Frederick Select Orchestra and two vocalists. Mizpah arrives at 7 pm. third degree conferred by Mountain City Lodge at 8. Promoters of B and EF Electric Railroad discuss future surveys near Unionville. Zinc and Grinding boost Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint longevity.
Articles filed in the circuit clerk’s office declare the Frederick Starch and Manufacturing Company with a $10,000 capital to manufacture fire proof starch and related products including a brick wash paint and moisture resistant table salt. Directors named for year one include Rev. Isaac M. Motter Milton S. Zimmerman Edward Derr Shriner William B. Price and Senator Jacob Rohrback. The firm aims to open a factory in Fred Tartak using Mr. Price’s starch formula known as Fire Foe.
Miss Helen Abell Baughman of this city received a premium in housekeeping at the 108th annual commencements at the Convent of the Visitation in Georgetown D C The ceremony occurred on Wednesday with formal recognition of her achievement and standing among graduates.
Mr Bowie F Watera a Rockville attorney is renounced in Montgomery County as a Democratic candidate for Congress in Maryland s Sixth district setting up a contested primary race with local party backing and preliminary support noted.
Grace church Baltimore organist Mr Frederick W Wolff will give a recital at the Episcopal church tonight at 9 15 assisted by contralto soloist Misa Lila Snyder both famed in the state and beyond no admission charged a collection will be taken. Also notices of suppers and social events, plus upcoming stock issue and excursion rates.
At one door north of City Hall the store displays a house full of goods including Sewing Baskets Waste Paper Baskets Clothes Hampers Photo Baskets Card Baskets Sweet Grass Glove Boxes Handkerchief Boxes Jewelry Boxes and various glassware. The ad invites customers to view the selection at the shop near City Hall.
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