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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
3
French winegrowers use an acetylene gas cannon to prevent hailstorms. The device fires a mixture of acetylene and air via electric igniter, with carbide lasting about 1,000 charges for six months. A network of guns could be operated from a single station, suggesting U S deployment potential where hail causes damage.
Mr. C. E. Cline is spending the day in Baltimore on business. Miss Helen Shipley of West Third street visits friends in Baltimore. Mr. W. J. Ayers of Woodsboro spends the day in Frederick on business. Mr. A Kemp Keefer of West Third street spends a few days in Washington. Mrs. Samuel Thomas of East Church and Mrs. W. B. Stambaugh of Woodsboro spend the day with friends in Frederick. The Misses Eschbach of West Church street spend a few days with friends in Washington. Mrs. and Mrs. George E. Shipley of West Third street spend time with friends in Ellicott City. George Frazier of this city, recently in Harrisburg, will leave Saturday for Hanover, Pa.
A letter from Fred W. Atkinson in Manila outlines that most hires will do primary work with salaries starting around 75 dollars a month in gold. Transport and meals are paid. passage on government ships is free but meals cost one dollar daily. Three-year contracts expected. entrants must be college or normal graduates with teaching experience and good health. Living costs are high in Manila but moderate elsewhere in the Archipelago. May Party social event at Visit ation Academy campus features music and readings. W H B Etchison, South Market retreat, is reported quite sick.
Great preparations are under way for the United Brethren Church General Conference in the city, opening May 9. The centennial celebration dominates the first five days with an Opera House opening, a public reception hosted by Mayor Geo. Ed. Smith and church leaders, and a Baltimore excursion to Otterbein church and Otterbein tomb. Lectures by Conwell Wooley and McArthur run May 13 to 16, with William O. Birely overseeing the course. The West Second Street church will be dedicated May 12 as a monument to a century of church work, and Maryland hospitality will greet delegates and visitors.
George Fish of Franklin district Franklin county WV rushed to safety as a hillside slid toward his home during last week’s storm and flood. He woke to frightening sounds and saved his wife and baby before seeking refuge with a neighbor. The shock left him with turning hair from black to almost white in a day and now slowly grays further.
The will of Miss Margaret Johng Beall of Montgomery County leaves all property to cousins James Somerville Dawson and John L. Dawson and their children. It details several farms and residences: 195 acres near Alpine to Harry Almnutt Dawson. a Rockville residence and grounds to Margaret Somerville Dawson, Mary Kiger Dawson, and Priscilla Beall Dawson. a Rockville house and lot to Upton Beall Dawson. 134 acres near Rockville to John L. Dawson Jr., James Somerville Dawson, and How. Stonestreet Dawson. and 400 acres near the Potomac River to James Somerville and John L. Dawson.
At a Vausville Farmers Club meeting in Riverdale Prince George's County Mr J J Cassard reported to Baltimore State Immigration Bureau. He cited an annual appropriation of 5000 with 4600 salary and urged a committee from Prince George's County Grants to investigate. Farmers want bureau supervised by Maryland Agricultural College trustees.
Samuel Miller died on Dan's Mountain in Allegany County while battling a fire Monday. He attempted to save his fences when his heart condition and heat likely caused an attack. his charred body was found across a small log still burning beneath him.
The Citizens National Bank building is being enlarged with iron girders in place brickwork for the safe deposit vault finished and electrical work underway. The vault arrives May 10 and completion is set for June 1.
Quartermaster Sergeant H. J. Harara of the 40th Company Coast Artillery opened a recruiting office at 25 South Market Street next to Kennedy's tailoring establishment. One application was filed yesterday and more are expected today.
Isaac Tippett of Prince George's county, discharged from Montevue Hospital on March 25, 180s, created a disturbance last night. He arrived at 10 20, claimed to be a United States officer, bragged of language skills, rushed the watchman Barry Snook, and was locked in a room. The torn blanket found this morning prompted authorities to be advised of his whereabouts and condition.
Miss Kate Baldridge of Milesburg Pennsylvania has suffered since age six as her cheeks grew to her jaw making it hard to open her mouth She survived liquid nourishment and choking incidents until Dr R G Hayes Bellefonte performed a delicate operation Cutting the mouth from ear to ear the cheeks were freed and silver plates inserted to stop regrowth The operation succeeded and recovery appears likely allowing solid food intake
A May 1 wedding at the bride’s father Wm H Roberts home in Mt Adry district joined Miss Hattie Virginia Roberts and Mr A Hugene Mercer of Baltimore. Rev A F Campbell of Baltimore officiated as Mendelssohn’s Wedding March played. Bridesmaid Debbie E Zile and best man Clarence Mercer attended. The couple will reside in Baltimore. many relatives were present.
Straw hats appear as amateur gardeners enjoy sunny days. May weather predicts several storms. Backyard trees boast pink blossoms while screen doors and awnings go up for summer. The Besant and Knott building and Groff House undergo repainting with Michael Kennedy directing the woodwork.
The funeral for Mrs. Rebecca R. Sahm was held yesterday at 4 PM from her East Third Street home with Rev Dr Luther Kubhl mai officiating. Pallbearers included Joseph Douglass H FE Ruprecht Horace C Zacharias and others. burial at Mt Olivet. Funeral director C C Carty. The second service for Mrs Sophia Blackler occurred at 10 AM at her parents home near Lickaville with interment and funeral director W H B Etchison.
The Local Mart lists today prices for corn at 2.00 per barrel and 40 cents per bushel for shelled corn, wheat at 75 cents per bushel, and hay ranges between 14 and 19 dollars per ton. An original pension of 8 per month has been granted to Edward O. Willhide of Thurmont, this county.
A Frederick citizen reports that the Maryland National Guard encampment could come to Frederick if the city raises funds to secure land and attracts favorable terms. Baltimore officials and nearby communities consider sites on the Eastern Shore near Queenstown with free field use and possible cheap or free transport. A committee member noted militia officers favor Frederick County, but an invitation is required and offers from other areas remain open. The prospective economic benefit includes substantial purchases by soldiers and support crews.
The Frederick Clearing House Association reports year ending May 2 1901 clearings of 7 099 387 27 and balances of 1 993 408 14. The prior year clearings were 6 590 85 53 with balances 1 872 771 94. Since its 1893 founding, eight year growth adds about 2 100 000, signaling fast commercial progress in Frederick.
A meeting of persons interested in organizing reel and hook and ladder teams will be held at the Junior engine house this evening at 8 o’clock. Those who had places on either team last year are especially requested to attend. Capt. D. John Markey aims to form faster teams to win prizes at Westminster.
The Frederick city franchise granted to the Frederick, Thurmont and Northern Electric Railroad Company to lay tracks erect poles string wires and conduct construction expired on Tuesday. Promoters will ask the Board of Aldermen for an extension this evening.
A new smallpox case was discovered in Hagerstown yesterday afternoon. The victim, William Dovell, a Norfolk and Western Railroad brakeman, is quarantined. Health officers placard the area and order 25 Black men into a nearby camp as a precaution.
Washington Camp No 17 P O S of A held an active meeting with large attendance. One applicant elected, two introduced and initiated, and three membership propositions considered. Charles H Hedges named chaplain.
The Maryland Penitentiary directors held their annual meeting last evening re electing Gen. Francis E. Waters as president and Col. Wilbur F. Jackson as secretary. Mr John F Weyler was unanimously re elected warden for the fourteenth consecutive term.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company will operate special Sunday excursions from Frederick to Hagerstown and to Washington. Round trip fares are 60 cents to Hagerstown and $1 to Washington. A separate excursion will run from Baltimore to Frederick.
Conewago Chapel near Hanover Pennsylvania will be transferred from the Society of Jesus to the Bishop of Harrisburg. The Jesuits have run this mission for over 110 years, making Conewago Chapel the oldest church in Pennsylvania. The Jesuits will keep their large farms.
The Lancaster, Pennsylvania clergyman Rev. James M. Mominger will lecture tonight in Kemp Hall about his recent travels in Europe.
State Treasurer Vandiver and Comptroller Herring urged delay on ratifying a proposed lease of water rights along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to Great Falls Power Co. Bidder James F. McLaughlin led a Toronto syndicate offering 190000 for rights to dam waters for electricity, with plans for a 10,000 horsepower plant and a 1.5 to 3 million dollar project cost.
The Epworth League plans a new fashioned tea at 8 o'clock in the Sunday school room of the M E church. All are invited. There is no admission fee but a silver collection will be taken during the evening.
Local notes advertise steamed crabs and crab soup at multiple Frederick venues including Strasberger Beacht and Yingling on South Market Street. Special meeting of Frederick City Hospital Association set for tomorrow at 3 30 p m at Mrs J J Markey's, fall attendance requested. Also an excursion train to Washington by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on May 5 with fare one dollar.
A special train will depart Frederick at 9 00 p m and return from Hagerstown at 6 00 p m on May 6. Round trip fare is 60 cents. That date also marks the issue Rhine Switzerland and Italy. Rev James W Meminger will lecture in Kemp Hall Thursday May 2 at 8 00 p m, lecture titled The Rhine Switzerland and Italy. Admission Adults 25 cents Children 15 cents with stereoptican views.
Delinquent water renters are warned settlement of claims will be demanded as my term ends May 6 1901 and accounts will be closed on short notice. Payments may be made at Chilton and Rhonda or to me personally. Also notes on Victorian lecture by Miss Imogen Pierce May 3 at 8 pm tickets 50 cents and a dressmaking ad offering gown construction services. Dr William C Boteler Limited eye ear nose throat practice stationed Frederick Maryland with spectacles exam charge policy.
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