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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
3
PURELY PERSONAL. Local society notes record Mr Myer Wertheimer of Onother land and others visiting or traveling. Several residents return from trips to Gettysburg Hanover Emmitsburg and Baltimore while church delegates attend events in Pittsburgh.
The Mountain Oley Packing Company estimates pea output at 6000 to 7000 cases this season due to unseasonable weather. About 100 acres were planted in peas across the county, producing good quality though smaller yields. A new 60 by 30 foot cement block warehouse was built for Cole and Dixon. An infantry company in this city is being organized, with signatures collected and the adjutant-general to receive the petition for tomorrow's formation.
Edwin B. Hay, a Washington expert, testified that the signature on Exhibit O Defense is not genuine after comparing it with numerous Brengle signatures. He cited tremulous, nervous strokes and irregular spacing as key differences, noting contemporaries near 1903 show steadier writing.
The examiner asks how the signature on Exhibit O Defense was written under pressure and notes the plaintiff's counsel had only brief questions after testimony. The hearing adjourned around 11:46 with resumption scheduled for 14:00 for further cross examination.
Derk Hargett daughter of S Fenton Hargett of near Fongavitis and Charles M Derr of Baltimore married yesterday at the bride’s home. The house was a bower of roses and ivy as they entered to Meodelassha’s march. Rev Davis Dittmar performed the ceremony followed by a formal repast. The couple will reside in Baltimore. The bride is popular and the groom a former county teacher now in Baltimore. Also Luelia Benson and Charles Edward Lewis wed at the Benson home in Bellevue. They plan an eastern tour and home August first in Bellevue. Kalter and Fanny Elizabeth Knott were married at 1201 Argyle Ave Baltimore. The bride wore gray mull and astried. A collation followed and they left for Atlantic City.
A weekly roundup notes farmers preparing for harvest and raspberry shortcake on the menu. Canning factories are busy canning pens. A few more commencements precede summer and then students disperse after Fourth of July. United Drill Association holds a 745 PM meeting with full attendance urged. Improvements at John F. Yloger's North Market Street property include enlarged windows and other upgrades.
The will of Mrs Suesa K Fink deceased of Middletown was filed for probate. She bequeaths one half interest in the farm of 109 acres and one half in 50 acres of woodland and her interest in the Slifer houses to her son John A Fink for 2875 dollars. A farm of 216 acres is given to her daughter Esta L Hildebrand for 9900 dollars. After sale of all rest and rent due, the proceeds go to John A Fink and Esta L Hildebrand equally. She appoints Esta LL Hildebrand as sole executrix.
The first summer dancing class assembly by Miss Ritchie drew a large, lively crowd at Braddock Heights with music from the Frederick Select Orchestra. A profitable lawn fete at Walker’sville on Mrs. J Graham Johnson’s lawn benefited the Emergency Hospital. Maryland School Baseball Club to face Brash Factory tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Young Yales defeated Rosebuds 7 to 0 at Clarke Place. a championship clash follows tonight at 8:00.
Basil Beard was arrested on North Bentz Street by Officer Hobbs for drunken and disorderly conduct. Judge Wood fined him four dollars or twenty days in jail. Notices also list Tyson's market quotes with oats at 2.55 per barrel and various wheat and corn prices per bushel. Say you saw it in The Naws.
Cardinal Gibbons announced Rev Dr William L O Hara resigning as Mount St Marys College president for health reasons. Rev Denis J Flynn, a former Mount St Marys faculty member and current vice president, was chosen to succeed him. OHaras lengthy tenure saw grounds, gym, and facilities expanded. Governor Warfield lauded the college, noting its long Maryland lineage and influence on bishops, clergy, and scholars.
William Blumenarg aged three years, son of the late Gen Leopold Blumenberg, provost marshal of Maryland during the Civil War, shot himself in the head late Wednesday night or early yesterday morning. His body was found in an outhouse at the City Hand Laundry yard, 236 North Gay Street, Baltimore. No motive is suggested by employer Charles A Kramer or the family. He had just married on April 10, with a seemingly pleasant domestic life. Also notes a contract for coal to furnish the public schools of Frederick county.
L. Wat and G. Zimmerman cashier of the named bank sworn June 3 1905 before J Travers Thomas NP. Attest by Motter Krebauver and Haluer directors. The document lists deposits checks and certified funds and notes the bank reserves and trust actions in Maryland.
President Murray of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived in the city with prominent officers on a special train at 12 40 yesterday. They toured the property and praised its condition before leaving Frederick at 1 00. The train comprised seven coaches.
Local brief items include a sale on sewing machines at Five Gants per package and cheap clothing and musical gear from Rosencutts and M Hallway. Braddock Heights hosts a Friday night dance with multiple departure times for rides. An ordinance on delinquent licenses warns of arrests, with mayor Geo Bpw. &mini. The Avalon at Braddock Heights offers board. piano tuner Prof R C Spangler advertised. Birery’s Palace of Music handles orders. Special rail fare to Washington and Baltimore on June 14 via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Frederick at 7.45 a m.
Prepare for the hot season with gas range pricing from five to eleven dollars. If you prefer not to buy, the Friverick Gas & Evac Co offers ranges on terms to suit your convenience at 183g South Market St.
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