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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
2
A letter containing poison was sent to the State prison superintendent with a demand for him to pass it to Mrs. Rogers in exchange for two thousand dollars. Federal authorities have become involved as the matter is referred to them.
Special Dispatch to Tur News reports from Stockholm dated June 21 that King Oscar addressed the Riksdag urging dissolution of the Sweden and Norway union, signaling a change in the royal stance on a royal question.
Special dispatch from Wasumeton reports negotiations moving toward an armistice between Russia and Japan. No side announced a final settlement yet, but both nations show willingness to advance toward a ceasefire and reduce hostilities.
Miss Osieste Biden of Baltimore visits Miss Alsie Keller on East Third Street. Mrs Emily Baker and Miss Margaret George of Baltimore visit Mrs E Q Shepherd on West Third Street. Mr Raymond Ezra Toms of Cornell University Ithaca N Y returns home to East Second Street for the summer. Miss Louisa McGinness of North Market Street spends part of her vacation with Miss Elias Rippeon east of Woodlabo. Mr E Clinton Shepherd formerly with D C Winebreuer & Son accepts traveling salesman post with A M Landauer. Miss Nellie Hunichen of Frederick and Miss Cecelia Fasarre of Howard County visit friends in Salemore and Washington. Misses Charies Bohimmal Quinon Rodock and Francis X Staley of St Charles College Ellicott City Md return home for summer vacation. The regular Tuesday evening dance at Braddock Heights draws large crowds from the city and Hagerstown. Hagerstown High School graduates wear green and gold plais colors. The party spent the day on the mountain and also visited Frederick. The Sick Dr G O Goodell recently operated on for appendicitis at the Emergency Hospital returns to his summer cottage at Braddock Heights. Madeline, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward M Dyer on East Fourth Street, ill but somewhat improved.
Hagerstown Boumi Temple members will ride a special trolley to Frederick this evening. They join here by Frederick Boumi Temple members and a parade may follow the car’s arrival. A banquet at City Hotel caps the evening with an excursion to Braddock Heights. Arcanum Day events include a June 23 outing to Braddock Heights for Pen Mar Council Royal Arcanum members and families. King David Lodge I O O F names officers Noble Grand W M Sponseller Vice Grand Daniel T Orde man Secretary A H Barrington.
The Ox Fibre Brush Company enlarges its city plant to raise weekly output from 75 000 to 90 000 brushes. A new 200 horsepower engine replaces the old 75 horsepower unit. The plan adds sixty feet to the main building and fifty feet to the annex, with rear and front extensions respectively.
Two June 14 weddings reported from Monrovia and Waynesboro Pa. Srs McCleary Brown and Mary Iola Broner wed at bride’s home with small family ceremony. Rev Isaac Riddlesbarger officiated. Kinsey Crum and Irving Crum tied the knot in Monrovia with Mendelssohn march and reception. both couples plan homes nearby and expect formal receptions.
The head camp of Modern Woodmen of America opened its fourteenth biennial convention at the Davidson Theater in Milwaukee with six to seven hundred delegates, representing over 11,000 camps and nearly 700,000 members. New members reached 121,639 and 1,482 new camps were chartered, as insurance in force totaled 1,186,678,500 dollars. Death claims paid amounted to 12,63,608 for the term, with 7,061 claims in the prior period.
The Ogices of the Circuit and Orphans Courts report transfers of real estate and marriage licenses for the week ended June 21 1905. Deeds list multiple parcels and values in Frederick County and nearby. Marriage licenses include Snyder Hahn Young Sponsor Derr Hargett Smith May Lortz Shepherd Landis and others. Orphans Court entries note administrations probate wills inventories and accounts for multiple estates including Fink Helfenstein and Walker with final distributions and notices to creditors.
Nine Court of Appeals decisions reported. Maryland Association sessions in progress at Battarton. Obituaries include Capt John Spry Leonard near 8% Michaels and 72 year old Irvin G Griffith of Chesapeake City. Frostburg Normal School commencements and other local civic notes. Serious weather damaged wheat in Washington county. Slifer and Leader incidents reported near Locust Grove and Frencha Station.
The graduating classes of the Girls and Boys High Schools hold exercises tomorrow. The Girls’ High School meets at 10:00 AM in City Opera House. the Boys’ High School gathers in the Opera House at 8:60 PM. Programs include class history, a debate, class prophecy, and presentment of inniaguia.
The following directors of the Frederick and Catocotin Mountain Road Company have been elected D O Kemp D G Winebrewer L M Nixdorf M O Young A W Burkhart R M Neighbors Eimer B Fanga O Thomas Kemp. When goods fail to move it may be the goods are at fault and not the advertisement.
Adamstown Walkersville and Thurmont hold commencements with two three and four graduates respectively Naomi Broady Grace Thomas Edith Darrow Edith Nicodemus Lola Bell and others receive diplomas Pro gram details list music salutes and benedictions Thurmont hosts four graduates with address by Rev Bayley Alumni reunion held Monday. tonight commencements at Brunswick Jefferson and Myeraville.
The twelfth annual encampment of the Maryland Division Ladies Auxiliary Sons of Veterans met in Washington DC at the Sons of Veterans Hall. Officers reported rising membership and interest. few items of business. Election results: President Mrs Emily S Hyder, Washington. Vice President Mrs Ida Bratz, Washington. other posts filled by Washington and Frederick members. National Encampment set for Gettysburg in August. Next division encampment favored Wilmington Delaware. Band of Veterans to choose meeting site.
The article notes that two Catholic festival days Coroua Christi and Midsummer Day are observed in old world churches but suppressed in America due to modern American life. It lists six annual American observances including the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Christmas, and describes Corpus Christi with its indulgences. It also recounts St John the Baptist festival, its medieval joy, and customs such as St John’s Eve fires and Branghas planted after houses.
The regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen tonight faces uncertainty as Mayor Smith weighs new tax commissioner appointments to replace Wertheimer McCardell and Rodock, who declined service after yesterday’s appointment. The three appointees claim no official notification, while the health board issue prompts questions about whether three or two members should sit on the panel with the health officer ex-officio.
Local mention notes a Masonic reception held last night at Nazarite Hall with good order observed. Advertisement copy urges preparation for the hot season and promotes gas ranges for five to eleven dollars with easy terms through Freperlin Gas & Electric Co. Also mentions sewing machine and bicycle lubricant and Genutoe Singer oil available at Bloger stores near the Patriot Stand in Frederick, Maryland.
Yesterday the County Commissioners awarded the bridge project over Little Owen Creek near Thurmont to York Bridge and Construction for 760 dollars. Old Dominion bid 780 dollars and King Bridge Company bid 806 dollars. Maryland School Close for Summer Vacation.
Letter from W A Gonptawart of Baltimore Maryland seeking full particulars with date of birth to offset rate increase. Also a loving remembrance for Cornalia Wills who departed one month ago with a stanza about the vacant chair and the Savior's care by parents.
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