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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
3
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A collection of short items lists people visiting or returning from trips to cities like Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Columbus. Mentions include Miss Bertha Hargett in Washington DC and several residents and relatives traveling for business, funerals, or to visit family, with several names and hometowns cited.
A Washington correspondent reports Uncle Sam offers silk worm eggs and a white mulberry tree to start silk farming. The plan aims to cut imports of raw silk by enabling Americans to raise silkworms, reel cocoons, and sell silk to manufacturers.
A license was issued in Rockville Maryland for the marriage of Dr Gustave A Thiede of Baltimore and Miss Mary Mae Creager of Walkersville. The wedding, planned previously for April 15 at Walkersville, followed Miss Creager’s confession of misconduct ending the engagement.
Mountain City Council Daughters of Liberty hosted a book reception with multiple readings and performances. The High School club will face Maryland school tomorrow at 2 16 pm on their grounds, admission free. Western Maryland grants raise track workers wages to thirteen cents an hour from April 1, with foremen also receiving increases.
The remains of General and Mrs James QC Clarke will be brought to Frederick on May 6 arriving at 10 60 am from Washington. The funeral will proceed directly from the train and interment will be in the family plot at Mt Olivet cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
A Frederick based Victor Remedy Company wagon driven by W S Wagner ran away yesterday in Williamsport. The driver was thrown out and dragged several feet, sustaining serious injuries as the wagon was wrecked. Local events include a Western Maryland College concert and a piano recital at Woman's College. Market quotes list corn at 2.35 per barrel shelled 44 cents per bushel oats 40 venta per bushel hay prices from 18 to 120 per ton.
The mayor and aldermen hold a special meeting tonight at 6 o clock to consider the Star Ket Street sewer construction application. Citizens interested are urged to attend at that hour. The notice mentions joint action by city officials and public participation.
Missy Sarah Eyter daughter of Greenbury Eyter living between Woodsboro and Libertytown is reported to have eloped with Scott Bell recently employed in Pennsylvania. An earlier elopement attempt failed when delays causedMiss Eyter to miss the train at Woodsboro. After a noon meal at Smith's Hotel the girl was taken home by her father. It is now reported she left home allegedly to join Bell in Pennsylvania and may have married.
John M. Fisher died at 4 o clock this morning in Frederick City Hospital from injuries after being struck by a train near Point of Rocks tunnel last Monday evening. He was working on the track with others and his right foot was badly mashed, leading to amputation and loss of consciousness until death. Remains were taken to Eschison's undertaking establishment for burial preparations. funeral time not yet set. He was about years old and survived by his son John W. Fisher.
For April, 51 deaths recorded in the city and county. City deaths totaled 23 with 23 interments at Mt Olivet Lot 8. Church and colored graveyards accounted for 1 Johns and 8. County deaths numbered 28 with burials at Thurmons Middletown and other cemeteries. Mortality rose from March. city deaths led the year so far. Interments at Mt Olivet: 23 adults 18 children 5 city 15 county 5 Baltimore 2 Pennsylvania 1.
May opens with fair skies and cool breeze after heat yesterday. Spring blooms, gardens, and house cleaning reach final touches while Ascension and Memorial days shape the month. Ward Beecher’s verse notes May as a warm harvest of flowers and resilience against cold, with nature waking in vernal beauty.
The sick in the city include Mrs Elizabeth Smith improving Miss Mionie Markey and Cora Sanders showing signs of recovery Mrs Sarah Shower under treatment at the Only Hospital and able to be about Confederate Daughters send roses Fitzhugh Lee Chapter presents a wreath of red and white roses to the Baltimore Daughters of the Confederacy for tomorrow's monument unveiling with Mrs George M Ort Mrs C S Howard and Miss Hallie Ort from the city set to attend.
Harry Kepier of near Mt. Tabor sues Charles Miller for 15 cents. Case to be heard before Justice Brancesburg at Harmony. Kepier alleged to have crushed an estate for Miller, Miller claims he offered payment but Kepier refused to accept it.
The services of the month of May began last evening and will be held every evening during May. Forty hours devotion starts tomorrow and continues through Monday morning. Alamoz Association members will host a social on Thursday afternoon, May 7.
A forest fire near Emmitsburg in Byler's Walter has burned for three or four days. It was believed extinguished yesterday but winds rekindled the blaze last night.
A contract was signed for a pipe organ with tubular pneumatic action to be installed in College Hall before the fall term. Fundraising continues through concerts and events, including May 22 operetta The Japanese Girl. The tenth anniversary and commencement week feature an art display, historical exhibit, and alumni activities culminating in the June 4 commencement with remarks by Ira Remsen and a senior reception.
The Art Club Reading Class reviewed the lives and works of Royal Academy presidents Leighton Millais and Poynter. Papers covered Leighton’s Circabius Madonna and royal recognition, Millais’s early honors and famous works, and Poynter’s scholarly painting career and Albert Hall frieze. The next meeting is canceled. the May 14 program shifts from May 1 to Thursday.
Sons of Veterans W S Schiey Gamp has formed a drum corps and Louis A Moberly named organizer The Maryland Division is invited to hold their annual encampment in June 1904 at Frederick An invitation also goes to the Maryland Ladies Aid Society A special meeting is set for Tuesday evening with the Ladies Aid Society to plan Decoration Day services
Today May first marks license day with many licenses issued for various trades. Frederick city processed 15 licenses by noon under the 1902 act requiring payments of 100 to the city and 125 to saloon operators for selling alcohol. This morning six store and nine saloon licenses were issued, totaling 1722.50 in fees.
The ad lists shirtwaists in stripes and mercerized fabrics at 92 60 and 25c to 1 50, featuring turnover collars, dress trimmings, mantles like silk Allovers, and mid weight undergarments. Also promotes footwear, optical services, home goods, and a carpet shop inviting readers to visit for spring novelties.
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