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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1903
Page
3
A roundup of historical figures who died or were born on March 24. Kantiope, Lord Chesterfield, Thorvaldsen, Jomini, Gagehot, Longfellow, Wiedeman, Lohner, and Charlotte May Yonge are listed with brief identifiers and birth years.
Fragmented advertisement snippets show houses for rent, sales notes, store names such as Lindsay & Rager Dog Sea and Louisa Burgess Ladies' Wear, plus goods like wash fabrics and special inducements. Small references to Gentral Hardware Co and irregularities in paper receipt are noted.
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page issue with full news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and offers advertising advantages. Copy for new ads due by 5 p m Wednesday. changes by 1 p m Wednesday.
Harry S Beeler aged 38 of 1500 McOulich St Baltimore died after long illness. Funeral at 3 pm with Rev Conrad Clever officiating. Burial in London Park cemetery. Survived by widow and 4 sisters. married Minnie Mantz seventeen years earlier. Also notes sister married to Dr Henry H Bye. Meantime Magdalen Williams colored infant aged 1 year 5 months died of measles at Middle Alley. Funeral Wednesday at house 3 pm and Laboring Sons cemetery.
Leon W Washburns production of Uncle Tom's Cabin starring Fred Bennett as Uncle Tom with a double cast featuring Topsies and Marks. Enhanced by new electric devices stage fittings and a parade of acts including Siberian bloodhounds prize ponies and distinctive specialties by John Loory and the Mississippi Singer quintette with Odette The Lone Star and Limber Lee.
A double ceremony occurred at 3 o clock in Jefferson county at the home of Mr A Doty. Miss Letha Doty wed Mr Joan R Grove of Waynesboro Pa and Miss Nellie G Doty wed Mr Hagar W Feaster of Jefferson neighborhood. Rev Robert W Doty officiated.
A short note on Vietor Infanta relief highlighting its limited use for child ailments, mentioning infant conditions such as ebolers infantum and dysamers, and suggesting cautious application while noting it is not suitable for every issue.
Mr. Harry O Keefer underwent surgery by Dr Van Lennep at Hahnemann Hospital Philadelphia for a cancerous tumor in the hip bladder wall. The operation was risky and the incision closed after the tumor could not be removed. Keefer revived and is reported to be improving. further treatment may include Roentgen and Finsen ray if recovery allows.
A lively pound party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Whipp near Church Fill on Tuesday night March 17. Guests enjoyed games and a late supper after midnight. Notable attendees included Ena Hawker Elia Edwards Blanche Thompson Virgie MacKimmey Lottie Thomas Annie Summers and many others from the area.
Townsfolk report more residents able to be outdoors and a return of fair weather. Miss Elsie Dreamer visits Walkersville relative as church news covers communion at St Mathew's Lutheran and Easter service plans. Local society meeting, Sunday school officers elected, and residents visiting neighbors are noted with several daily activities.
Mr. Holmes Baker went to Baltimore this morning on business. Mr. Ghas. W. Lough of Philadelphia called in Frederick on Saturday. Mr. Bimet Waltman has returned to Baltimore to resume studies at the University of Maryland after several days in the city.
Funeral services for Lils Gray, a colored resident, were held Sunday at 2:50 PM at Asbury church with Rev. Z C Carroll officiating. The African Female Beneficial Society attended in fall regalia. Pallbearers Norton Steward, Eugene Bleck, William Stanley, Lewis Maxwell, Chas H Ostroli, Luther Das. Interment at Green Mount Cemetery. A T Rice & Sons funeral directors.
One of the largest home talent audiences in years attended Fisher's Minstrels at City Opera House. The show featured a palace scene by Webster Heck and end men Myers Elwood Smith and Ruland, with strong singing by Bader Hooper Kennedy. Master Charles Fisher delighted the crowd with More Than Queen. The second part showcased Devilbiss on an unsupported ladder and the Poole Brothers with Edward Bentz in acrobatics. Fisher and Roland offered a top musical specialty. audience verdict at 11 30 was We got our money's worth.
Nineteen judgments were recorded by the Circuit Court clerk in Westminster against Carroll County farmers. Notes were issued to the United Milk Producers Association of Baltimore, indorsed, and cashed by First National Bank of Westminster. Thirty five notes were paid without judgment. settlements set at 75 percent of principal and interest plus half of court costs, with remaining balance due if paid within 20 days. Names and amounts include Henry Englar 89.95, Ezra Garner 65.93, Millard Hann 287.85, Thomas Hann 161.90, Wesley Harman 193.30, Richard Martin 62.73, Samuel Frentz 62.75, Robert Gist 144.34, Oliver Hall 15.06, William Koontz 94.13, Maria Orendorf 95.08, John Rickle 75.48, Sarah Warner 76.07, Samuel Haines 109.92, Isaac Smith 78.44, Frank Keefer 76.07, McClellan Keefer 5.75.
Barry K Startzman will become postmaster of Hagerstown replacing James P Harter. Startzman takes charge May 3 while Harter's term ends April 1. salary 2700 pounds with an assistant paid 1500 dollars and a special delivery carrier. Louisa F McComas currently assistant postmaster expected to be reappointed. Startzman is a coal dealer and active in the Masonic fraternity.
In three of five wards at Hagerstown yesterday the Democrats elected two councillors while Republicans won one. The Democratic majority on the city council remains, and the deadlock between Mayor Holzapfel and the council will persist for another year.
Joseph Glaze of New Market was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Carter after grand jury for February term indicted him for forging his brother's note and obtaining $100 from Marvin P. Wood. Glaze left the state after the crime and returned to New Market where he was seized. Deputy Sheriff White arrested Wm. Gorum for assault and battery on David Yingling and his wife near Park Mille. Gorum jailed awaiting further bearing. John Robinson, Wm. Goings, Frank Gole and Bac Lee fined $2.60 for trespassing on J. E. Price land while attempting to steal eggs. Goings paid fine and released. Other arrests included Hoddie Johnson for disturbing the peace, fined $5 or 20 days in jail.
A surplus list notes names such as J Vogrdxo Morrss Hanagri Joan Haller James Walker and Daniel Baker amid a scattered roster. The document references counsel and a Saturday evening deadline with unclear details.
A bustling sales pitch floods the page with shopworn promises of all wool dress goods silk waists lace collars and new crockery. The store touts low prices on FRENOU BATISTE TAFFETA SILES and assorted textiles along with kitchen and dining wares. It pledges clean service ready meals and invites shoppers to compare wall papers and home goods in a sprawling listed advertising spree.
The Conservatory of Music at Ithaca sent advanced students as a concert company. Mrs Booth, Miss Jarvis, Miss Bennett, and Miss Keeler performed in College Hall to benefit the senior class library. Ensemble pieces, solo vocal numbers, a violin concerto excerpt, and humorous selections drew enthusiastic applause from a representative audience that lingered until the end. The group tours tonight to Alexandria Virginia.
A grand sacred concert for the church benefit features Miss Faantieroy reader Miss Moberly soprano Mr Barp tenor Prof Smith baritone Mr Osburn violin Dx J Barck Gelig Dr Bader Mr McDaniel Mr Kiine organ Mrs Burch accompanist Otterbein male quartette and the U B choir. It will begin at six o clock. Also notes on local illnesses: Mrs Irene Schoffier of B C avenue is slowly improving after two weeks of sickness, and Mr DC Kemp who has been indisposed is much better.
Probate in Baltimore City grants estate to Mrs Ring and heirs. Four sons and unmarried daughters receive 2000 each upon Mrs Rings death, with residue divided among 10 children and Myra Kraus. Codicils adjust share in M Ring & Sons and future widow benefits. executor Lewis named trustee without bond. Market notes list grain prices and hay values.
Made to Order in New York by Leading Tailor offers Spring 1903 dress skirts walking skirts wash skirts and underskirts in new materials with fit and reliability. Prices start at 85 cents for undershirts and include various styles and sizes. Also advertised are self reducing corsets and new fashion items from Fanne S. Hewnts at 95 East Patrick Street with afternoon hours. Local listings include seafood markets and a real estate ad at 1 new square in good condition with easy terms from M. Srzrr at 1 North Market Street.
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