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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1905
Page
3
The Weekly News announces a Thursday issue with a large circulation in the county. Advertisements for the paper are invited with a copy deadline Wednesday and a 13 day approval period for submissions.
A Carolina man, Martin Peoples of Winston Old Town, marries Mia Anna, the late wife’s stepmother, creating a complex kinship web. The incident follows a November reservoir incident and ongoing hospitalization, with Peoples described as a violent man of cheating.
Short notes recall Sars and Sarah A E Toms visiting, Clara Haller returning to Fredericks, Thomas Shaffer visiting Lewistown to see his daughter, George H B Oram at North Market, John T Wood family relocating to Baltimore, George A Ziegler and family moving to Hinton West Virginia.
A compact column notes spring on the way with April fool day nigh, awnings rising, violets blooming, and Lent shaping Easter crafts. Uncle Eben quotes mix humor about listening to advice as Noah built the ark, reflecting local humor and seasonal chatter.
George H. Davis aged 41 formerly of Mt. Airy Carroll county died March 19 at his son Dr. O H Davis Baltimore after a brief illness of paralysis. Remains were brought to Watersville March 22 with relatives and friends. Rev A B Abbott of Baltimore conducted the Baptist Church service near Watersville. Survived by wife and several children. Interment at Grove Cemetery Mt Airy. L T Lewis handled funeral arrangements.
Frederick delegates to the YMCA convention praised Annapolis hospitality and urged a new local building with proper equipment to meet social educational and religious needs of the citys young men. A 16 member boys committee will plan spring gospel services while the YMCA board meets in the evening.
Rev Dre Washington Gladden, pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio, denounces a $100000 gift to the American Board of Missions. He says the money comes from a vast estate built on rapacity and railroad rate abuses and warns the church against accepting funds from those who profit from oppression. He argues rejecting the gift strengthens faith and loyalty to spiritual riches over Mammon.
John Strawabaugh, a freight brakeman from North Company Line, was severely injured when a coal hopper derailed and crushed his right leg at Fountain Rock around 9:30 this morning. He was treated by Drs Goldsborough and Zimmermann, then moved to the Emergency Hospital. amputation may be necessary. Other local notes mention Mrs. Mamie Conrad, Mrs. Obriatian Railing, and Mr. Albert Smith improving.
Local Mart lists C Waring Tyson market quotes with corn and wheat prices per bushel and barrel. The All Frederick and the Junior Real Team Association will play a basketball game at Jenior Hall on Thursday evening.
A dispatch from Sr. Paterssuo reports rising provincial disorder with two regiments of Ocasacks assigned to reinforce the Tearakoe Solo palace guarding the Czar. The stock exchange saw a semi panic this morning.
Special dispatch reports Japanese forces advancing while Russian rear guard retires to Obumisgodzi, about forty miles below a forward position. The update notes renewed Japanese pressure and shifting frontline activity in the region.
New York March 28 Twenty girls were injured in a waist factory fire on Walker Street this morning four of them seriously. Fire crews battled the flames and evacuated workers from the building amid smoky conditions.
A flood threatens the Croton Dam as water rises seven feet per hour. The alert prompts rapid inspection and possible dam safety measures along the Croton system in New York.
Maryland Geological Survey’s Highway Division to begin field work as soon as weather allows, aiming to start construction on at least one road in every county. A court ruling and attorney general opinions settle concerns over legality and payment of claims, with warrants to be paid in order as funds permit.
Carpenters install doors from auditorium floor to new fire escapes at the Opera House. The notice notes that when goods fail to move the fault may lie with the goods, not the advertisement.
The Ostoctin and Pen-Mar Railway Co plans a Wolfsville to Pen-Mar line via Hightfield to feed Western Maryland Railroad. A meeting of incorporators tomorrow will set plans and appoint a committee to seek aid from Wabash officials, who are reportedly willing to provide substantial support. J. S. Mangans serves as president.
John K. Bimpers goes on trial at Elkton for the murder of Albert O Constable. The report also notes local political shifts in Hagerstown with Republicans gaining control of the city government and various court actions including insolvency proceedings against Elder E. Barton Shoop. The page covers theater offerings and W O T U meetings.
The piece argues microbes are a real factor yet cautions against neglecting practical health habits. It cites German researchers on cold exposure affecting infection, and urges dry feet, avoiding drafts, moderate cold-water baths, and hardening the body. It also notes the Wills Musical Comedy Company opening a two night run at the City Opera House with In Atlantic City.
Mr. George R. Moberly and family moved to the Frederick County National Bank building from 18 South Market Street. Mrs. Mary A. Duvall moved from 120 to 114 South Market Street. Rev. J. W. Haricofe moved from 125 to 120 South Market Street. Mr. C. E. Ssyler moved from 118 to 12814 South Market Street. Mrs. Salome Brust moved from West Patrick Street to 171 South Market Street.
Bernard Jones Hiram Hall and Albert Chase, all colored, were arrested by Officer Herwig on disorderly conduct charges. Testimony indicated Jones and Hall fought while Chase aided. Each was fined. Jones and Hall also served a prior sentence, with default on 30 days.
Neidig and Miller advertise an auction at Harringtons wareroom 237 North Market Street Wednesday night March 29 at 7 o'clock selling glassware tin ware crockery furniture and a large stove cash terms. Frederick Dramatic Club and Ladies Aid Society schedule events. Tailor Edward James promotes spring suits and fittings. Local notices warn of driver replacement in a wagon line. Hyamla Ice Co offers clams and crabs for sale. Greatly reduced one way colonist fares to the West via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad begin February 25 with ongoing sale through May 14 1905.
A work crew begins additions to Mr. Hammond Urner’s cottage at Bradock Heights Bale of Real Estate. Mr Barry F Shipley sells a house and lot on East Fourth Street to Mr Sogoemat W Albaugh for 2000 dollars.
A special meeting of the Board of Managers of the Frederick City Hospital will be held at the residence of Mrs. A. O. McCardell tomorrow Wednesday at 4 o'clock p.m. By order, O. Esterline Castix, Secretary. The monthly meeting of the Frederick City Hospital General will be held Thursday afternoon at four o'clock at U. D. C. rooms. Mrs. Jacob Rompack, Secretary.
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