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Subscribers are asked to promptly report any irregularity in receipt of papers to The News.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1903
Page
3
Subscribers are asked to promptly report any irregularity in receipt of papers to The News.
Mrs M M Carty of South Market street visits her daughter Mrs Danny Conklin in Boston. Mr Alexander Woodward of West Fourth street marks his 40th birthday today. Mr C P Myer travels to Washington to assume duties as a United States Express clerk. Mr A Fisher, recently completing a Baltimore business course, returns home near Frederick.
Brief items describe upcoming entertainments this week and local happenings. Emmitsburg has no operating telephone companies. The WOTU will hold a business meeting tonight at their rooms on Court Street. Maryland Agricultural College commences June 14 to 15.
The Franklin Savings Bank elected James Honok John Leisenhauer Clinton Keedy Joshua Dill Henry Gittinger Daniel Steiner Augustus Fromke and Harry Keefer to its board. Mount Olivet Cemetery elected ten managers including Charles Ross Arthur Potte L M Nixdorf and Wm Miller. Frederick and Emmitsburg Turnpike Company directors include George Miller P N Hewmsker J O Cronies and Charles Snook. Mutual Insurance Company directors elected James McSherry Charles Trail Joseph Miller James Houck Samuel Dotrow Milton Uroer David Winebrewer James Walker John Eisenhawer A O McCardell and D F McKinney. Charles Trail elected president and treasurer. J H Catshall elected secretary.
The funeral for John M Fisher was held from the depot at Point of Rocks at 2 30 PM and services followed at St Luke s Lutheran church conducted by Rev Mr Heaser of Doubs. Pallbearers were David O Well ing Creighton O Connor Frank Brown Lewis Spittie Marshall Wirtz and H M Ernot. Interment was at the Episcopal cemetery. W H B Etchison served as funeral director.
The Eastern wofling and Export Company reports today prices: Gora per barrel 2.85 shelled. 44 cents per bushel wheat No 3 red 7617 weamer 3 per bushel. Oats 40 cents per bushel. Hay 18 dollars per 420 per ton.
A church sermon on Christian Joy from St John and 1 Peter argues joy in God's servants arises from Christ's resurrection and the Holy Spirit's indwelling. It contrasts earthly hopes with spiritual riches, urging reliance on the Comforter to deepen faith, despite prosperity’s temptations. An effort to raise funds for a Methodist church is noted.
A crowded Sunday across Ridge area churches includes services at the German Baptist Beaver Dam for a spring lovefen on June 13, morning and evening services led by Rev. E Schbach and Rev. Dr. E Eschbach. St John Catholic parish with masses and vesper. Trinity M E B C preaching on John and witnessing. Grace Reformed marking Rev. McLean's fifth anniversary with I Cor 13:18. U B church sermon on spiritual mindedness and waiting crowns. Sunday school and catechism at Kemp Hall. City Ministerial Association met with talk on Sanctification and future paper by S M Hench on church unity.
The annual meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen named committees for the year and reappointed city officials. Alderman John E. Scheil was elected chairman pro tem and O. E. Kemp was reappointed clerk to the board.
The document lists liabilities and paid-in capital items including undivided profits and surplus, with figures such as 1,971,074 and 241 and references to National Banks and state banks. It notes dividends unpaid and mentions trustees, trust companies, and law reserves, subject to checks.
Local ad invites readers to visit the carpet room to view a superb stock of spring novelties in carpets and mattings. It promises exclusive ideas, latest designs and colorings, and a personal invitation to browse. Prices are listed for crackers, dinner sets, and toilet sets, with varied ranges.
Local notice announces free thorough examinations of eyes by Maryland Optical Company specialists at the City Hotel parlor on May 7 from 9 am to 6 pm. Offer includes solid gold spectacles for $1 with precise frame fitting, five year guaranteed lenses, and in-house quality control. Also lists other local business closings and medical notices.
On North Market Street Saturday night two crowds clashed with members from United Fire Company and Junior Fire Company leading to a melee. No serious injuries or arrests were reported, but notices were served this morning to those involved.
A message of heartfelt gratitude to all who helped during the last illness of Barbara Monsz. The Woman's Auxiliary announces its regular annual meeting for election of officers on Tuesday May 5th at 7 20 p m and notes arrangements for a Strawberry Fete on May 19th and 20th. A full attendance is desired. By order of President Lita Smith, Secretary. Stick Pianos offer special inducements on two upright pianos at Svart Warerooms North Market Street.
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