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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
3
The Werxsix News announces a twelfth wage issue coming Thursday with large circulation in Frederick city and county as a premier advertising medium. Copy for new ads due by 1 pm Wednesday and changes by 12 noon that day.
Notices advise readers قصد to send old address and new address to the office to ensure prompt and proper transfer of subscription services.
The State Senate approved Anders two seat mileage book bill with amendments, setting across values at ten and twenty dollars. The House also passed Anders divorce bill by 69 to 321, with other measures introduced by Senators Brown and Batts. Proposals include forced prisoner labor, sheriff led road material tasks, and shifting elected county officials to popular vote, plus a Torrens land records commission.
Leslie’s Weekly notes New York’s artificial flower trade grows rapidly as tariffs shift demand from France to U S makers. Factories on West Broadway employ dozens of girls, with blossoms priced from two to four dollars, prized for durability and reuse in homes and public events.
A series of brief notices lists residents and visitors in Frederick. Augustus Glemm of Utica Mille spends yesterday in the city. K M Stapp of Unionville visits Frederick. Flora Wagaman of Sabillasville visits Miss Hattie Flantz. Arthur Delsmith and Gay Rappracht spent Sunday in Baltimore. David and Mrs Lowenstein of Baltimore are in town a few days. Mrs Mary A Kolb of Washington visits sister Mrs Richardson East Fourth street. Harry Nellinger of Chicago has returned to Chicago after visiting his brother. Eva and Altis Willard of Doubs visit Mr Clinton B Willard. Mr and Mrs Wm Fraley of Washington return from a stay with relatives. Mr and Mrs John Bowers and son Nelson of West All Saints street visit Martinsburg, W V. Col Austin Baughman retires to Washington as a passenger agent for the B&O Railroad. George D Whitson, architect of Martinsburg, who prepared plans for proposed Opera House improvements, was in Frederick today. Mr and Mrs Clinton Beach Grove of Hagerstown, wintering in Jamaica, are spending a few days with Dr Frank Hill Hedges.
A small gathering of the House's Christian Temperance Onisa met last night with Mrs May Markell presiding. The program featured music Scripture readings prayers recitations and readings from older works. A brief business session followed and a next meeting is planned for Saturday at four o clock.
G Waring Tyson reports today lone buying quotes for corn shelled at 43 cents per bushel and wheat No 2 red at 73 cents per bushel. Prices show varied bids with terms unclear and damaged or rejected lots listed.
At a board meeting last night Mr A Kemp Keefer was unanimously elected a member of the standing committee to fill the unexpired term of the late William Crimmins. Say you saw it in The News.
Attorneys for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad opposed county taxation of the Me Airy cut-off and Adams town cutoff while the commissioners heard both sides. The railroad contends the cut-offs are part of the main line and exempt from tax under its charter, whereas the county argues they may be taxed. No action was taken by the commission.
The Carnation baseball team reorganized that evening and elected captain for the season. The team invites all area teams to respond, noting the ages average under 18. A News want ad offers contact for 25 cents to reach Frederick readers.
Deputies guarding Western Maryland railroad bridge construction over the Monocacy river and Pipe Creek report no fresh trouble. Sheriff Martz, who joined the guards at the work site yesterday, says two deputies will work by day and four by night. Sheriff Franklin of Carroll County has appointed deputies to guard the Carroll County side of the Monocacy.
Carroll County Constable John Ballison arrested a man near Bartholow's who resembled Isaac Winder the fugitive negro murderer. A store report suggested the suspect bought boots at Lisbon and traveled toward Frederick. The prisoner proved not to be Winder, identifying instead as a laborer from near New Market, ending the alarm.
Heidig and Miller promote Black Silk and dress goods in a half yearly sale with claims of long wear and velvet finish. They emphasize Money Back guarantee and urge buyers to inspect new black dress fabrics arriving from the custodian house while inventories last. Church incorporation for the Rocky Ridge Reform is filed naming trustees Charles J. Barrick John S. Long James B. Black William P. Lastth and Samuel Brambangh.
Mrs. Drusilla Warfield widow of Green Warfield died at her son Watkins Warfield's home near Florence on March 3 after a long illness aged 74 years 2 months and 21 days. She leaves eight children and many grandchildren with services held at Poplar Springs church and burial beside the church.
The document lists multiple names including Barer, McBawzrr, Keraeves, Burrs, Morren, Harcerr, Barer, Tromas and others as directors or cashiers though the text is fragmented and unclear. Several titles such as president and assistant cashier appear, indicating a financial institution’s governance lineup.
Dr Leonard Pearson of the University of Pennsylvania warned at a Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Philadelphia that preventable plagues cost over 200 million dollars to U S cattlemen. He urged state funding for veterinary colleges and quicker action to guard against livestock diseases.
Unanimous resolutions in Hagerstown urge stringent anti trespass laws to curb gun trespass and protect game. They demand legal penalties during open season to deter destruction of cedar and other trees, crops, fences, and poultry. The group pledges support or opposition to legislators based on adherence to the measures.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Bell 629 North Markst street a birthday party was held for Roland Spurrier turning eighteen. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Bell Mr and Mrs Fos Mr and Mrs W Adama and family and many others. Music by Louis Fox and Calvin Birsiy with a solo by Edith Stanley of Washington DC. Careful decorating featured ferns and plants and a large cake with 18 candles.
Election results report H W McUomsas elected mayor of Oakland. Mrs Columbia A Lines widow of Rev William H Lanay is in sorrow. William Grady, former Montgomery County surveyor, died in Hackville on March 12 at age 90. James Campbell, 47, fisherman of Anne Arundel County, died at home in Annapolis Bundsy night Oaps. Virgil Mercer, elder Ellicott City resident, is ill from a stroke.
The drama The Sign of the Cross, praised as a landmark work of religious intensity, is set for a major production at the City Opera House on Thursday night. It chronicles the persecuted era under Nero, contrasting Christian devotion with pagan tyranny.
Notice invites officers and members of Independent Hose Company No. 1 to a Sunday service at All Saints’ Church conducted by Rev. Dr. Cabhorne Ingle on March 18 1906 at 9 00 am and extends invitation to Junior and United Fire companies to join. A lecture on the Johnstown flood by Ray R R Roders is set for March 15 with 10 cent admission. Dr Wm Yarun eye specialist visits Emergency Hospital March 14. St Patrick’s Day novelties and custom shirt department promotions at Hershberger’s with engagements available March 15 16 evenings 7 to 9.
GrORE A LE MULLINIX promotes Store Awnings offering estimates and guarantees. They claim 85 quality and superiority of their awning, with sixteen installed on Market Street, and invite inquiries from local customers for better value at the same price.
Marriage announcements record John Wesley Wigington and Gertrude O Ayers of Brunswick wed March 12 at 2 15 PM in the M E parsonage by Rev L A Philkeld. Engagement announced for Stella B Fatmap to Barry E Mohler of Frederick. John Henry McCatchen wed Essie Virginia Ojen of Point of Rocks on March 10 at 11 AM by Rev G W Millar.
One hundred bushels of turnips were brought to the market house this morning for distribution among the city’s poor. A further hundred bushels could be secured for the same purpose if needed.
A female quartet of Christian Workers with mandolins banjo and guitar led singing at yesterday afternoon service on Shiatreeta. The group performed for the congregation, with a mixture of traditional hymns and gospel tunes.
The Cleveland Ladies Orchestra delivered a pleasant evening praised by the committee. Metzdorf is cited as a hard worker and Miles Johnson and Mrs Parsons are highlighted as strong contributors. The group is recommended firmly for next season as a good, attractive attraction.
A Saturday basketball game at Groff Hall pitted EF against H in Sesqua High. The Hl team won 12 to 7 and now holds the league championship. Lineup included A Hendrickson J J Robinson Q Price M L Hughes W Delaplaine A T Legg W Cramer R Storm J Enright I Thomas.
Prominent melodrama features love, heroism and pathos as a five act show set in the South. A vivid scenic display and a rare hobo character are highlighted, promising popular favor for the at tonight performance.
Dr A G Bourne, a prominent Black property owner, outlines plans to erect an addition to his building on the corner of West All Saints and Ice Streets, signaling expansion in a busy local district and highlighting ongoing urban development.
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