Brief Bits of Local Items and Oddities
Rhubarb pie on the bill of fare as a health item. Deviled crab replaces oysters. May sunshine brings leaves. St Johns College Grea Club gave a concert at Middletown Opera House entertaining a large audience for two hours. Uncle Eben jokes about staying focused on races and policy. Michael Kennedy hires painters for Kemp and Schley residences. No Russians or Japanese to fight but boll weevil may appear. Potato bags were claimed frozen last winter. New brick pavements near Miss Margaret Flannagan and others on East Church Street, raised to meet the curb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s College Grea Club
Middletown Opera House
Eben
Michael Kennedy
O. Thomas Kemp
Weat Third Street
Thomas Schley
West Second Street
Margaret Flannagan
James BE. Doll
David and
Samuel Wertheimer
East Churd Street
Personal notices of visitors and travels fade in local page
Purely personal notes record Misa Kittie and Quynn visiting relatives in St. Louis, and Mrs. Thomas G. Buckey returning home from Washington after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Kittie
Quynn
West Third Erect Ig
St. Louis
Thomas G. Buckey
Washington
Sam Parks Dies in Sing Sing Prison
Special dispatch reports Sam Parks, a New York labor leader, dead in Sing Sing on May 4 from consumption while serving a sentence after being sent there months ago on extortion charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osstnina
N. Y
Sam Parks
New York
Sing Bing
Japanese Capture Report Denied In Oneroo News
Oneroo May 4 report denies claims that the Japanese captured New Chang. Frederick Camp of Modern Woodmen of America reports surpassing the Century Mark with 101 members after six new joiners at a meeting, while seven candidates await adoption. Beverly Faunt Le Roy, son of the late R Powell Paint Le Roy, is appointed to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Local notes cover Mountain City Mill market prices for corn and various grains, new cement pavement fronting Rosenstock Bros, cafe sale on West Patrick street, and illness of Mrs. Harry Bowers from diphtheria. Advertising matters highlight Devoe Lead and Zinc paint and a final note on waiting versus business in advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Camp
Woodmen of America
Naval Accademy
Beverly Faunt le Hoy
R. Powell Paint le Roy
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Faunt Ls Roy
School Board Reelects Officers and Plans Buildings
The county board reelects President Darrow and Secretary Boblitt, with Young as assistant. It approves construction of Doubs two room, Urba ns one room, Band Hill one room, and a two story four room building at Brocewick. Total school maintenance cost for 1904–05 is $104,574.24, requiring $58,231.60 from the county for nine months. Salaries total $78,671 for white teachers and $0,607 for colored teachers, with fuel at $5,720.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotrow
Bobi
Resistant Young
O. W. Wright
William R. Young
Samuel V. Darrow
Ephraim L. Boblitt
N. Young
Doubs
Urbans
Band Hill
Brocewick
Boblitz
Carroll and Montgomery Countris
Highway Experts From Massachusetts to Visit Frederick
A Massachusetts Highway Commission team led by Chairman McClintock and joined by Parker Manning and Fietcher will arrive in Frederick tomorrow from Hagerstown after inspecting Allegany and Washington counties. Maryland Geological Survey's A N Johnson accompanies the party, which declined a route change suggestion due to time constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusette
Frederick
W. E. McClintock
John H. Manning
Harold Parker
A. Fietcher
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Maryland
A. N. Johnson
Maryland Geological Survey
Hageratown
Allegany
Washington
Fietcher
Commission
Ias
Peter N. Hammaker
Hmmitsburg
Johnson
Hagerstown
Leiternburg
Waynesboro
Monterey
Emmitsburg
Carpenter Injured in Fall at Braddock Heights Cottage
Charles Anglebower, a carpenter for Lloyd Culler, suffered a serious scalp wound when a scaffold inside the Porterfield cottage under construction at Braddock Heights broke. He was taken to Frederick by special trolley and treated by Dr. Frank Hedges. Sutures were required to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anglebower
Lloyd Culler
Porterfield Cottage
Dow
Braddock Heights
Frederick
Frank Hedges
Tan Stitohsa
Frederick county election supervisors organize and elect officers
The Frederick county board of supervisors of elections met at their court house office this morning and organized. John W. Humm was elected president and H. Dorsey Etchison clerk. They destroyed ballots from the last election in compliance with the law. New member Joseph F. Eisenhauer succeeds former president Jacob Rosenstock. The will of colored man John H. Beall was probated naming grandchildren William H. Hannah James Hallman and Bann Hallman as heirs with Hannah A. Hallman to receive personal estate. no executor named and heirs to settle per the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Frederick County
John W. Humm
H. Dorsey Etchison
Joseph F. Eisenhauer
Jacob Rosenstock
John H. Beall
Orphans’ Court
William H. Hannah
James
Baan Hallman
Hannah A. Hallman
Beali
Piano Agent Fined in Frederick Case
Mr. Widdup, agent of the Kimball Piano Company, spent weeks in Frederick and Hagcoretown, arrested for operating without an itinerant license and a city license. He was found guilty and fined $25 in each case plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widdup
Kimball Piano Company
Frederick
Hagcoretown
Hoe
Misa Wilie Ritchie to Host Junior Ball Assembly
The close in dancing of Misa Wilie Ritchie will hold an assembly in Junior Ball on Friday evening. Dancing will commence at 9.15 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Wilie Ritchie
Runaway Horse Breaks Shaft in Adamstown Incident
A horse belonging to Mr. Clark Thomas spooked, pulled free from a hitching post in Adamstown, breaking the buggy shaft. The horse escaped the scene but returned to Mr. Thomas by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Thomas
Adamstown
Thomas
Week's Record from the Otreult and Orphans' Courts
Transfers of real estate and marriage licenses listed for the week ending May 4, 1904. Deeds include multiple county properties with values from 50 to 6480 dollars. Marriage licenses awarded to residents of Frederick Ellerton Hansonville and nearby locales. Orphans' Court actions note sale of personal property, final accounts, probate filings, and wills probate for several estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otreult and Orphans
Gossel
Ida M. Hill
Daniel
Shai
James F. Heifleigh
Mattie E
Clarence Fogle
Baltimore
George D Catlett
Branswick
Annuy
John Elgin
Georger Rigler
Emory D. Leatherman
Ellerton
Annié E. Heard
Hansonville
Edward D Baltzill
E. Bader
Frederick
Robert H. Thomas
Minnie More Penu
Harry A. Lachner
Lydis H. Haller
John HH. Esworthy
Meda B. Gaver
Pearl
Albert L. Morgan
Katie M. Jones
Missionary Anniversary Marks Mt Pigassat Society Century
The Reformed Missionary Society of Mt Pigassat celebrated its twenty third anniversary last Sunday evening. A crowded church, some standing in aisles, heard Rev C D Sohneffer of Thurmont lead services in the pastor’s absence. Music by the local choir with two pieces by Cramer and Hoke, and a reception of readings by RK Avice Thomas. Rev Mr Schaeffer delivered an eloquent address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Missionary Society of
Mt. Pigassat
C. D. Sohneffer
Thurmont
Ethel Summers
Mattie Hoke
Mary Cramer
Floy Hiteshew
G. G
Wioebreast
Hammond Clery
Henry Ramsburg
Essiay
Avice Thomas
Misses May
Oatherine Cramer
Ingle Memorial Service At Emmanuel Church
The Women's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Maryland held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal church in Baltimore attended by over 800. A memorial service for the late Bishop Ingle, who died in China and served at Hankow, followed the meeting. Rev. Booth delivered a second address and a musical program completed the rites conducted by Rev. Dr. J. A. Eccleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingle
Diocese of Maryland
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
Baltimore
China
Hankow
Mr. Booth
de. J. A. Eccleston
Rabid Horse Dies at Darby Farm Near Boyds
A horse owned by James W. Darby near Boyds died from rabies after an apparent bite by a dog in winter. A Darby dog was attacked by a mad dog last winter and developed rabies. The horse, described as vicious, died in convulsions after biting at its sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Darby
Boyd's
Will of Martha J Gilbert probate filed in Orphans Court
Martha J Gilbert’s will filed for probate in the Orphan Court. She bequeaths all property to her niece Sarah Blanche Silcox wife of Albert Silcox of Connellsville. Maurice Renner receives 100 upon reaching age 21. Mrs Silcox named sole executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans' Court
David Grove
Marietta Grove
James W. Troxell
John H. Beall
Martha J. Gilbert
Sarah Blanche Silcox
Orphana’ Court
Albert 8
Silcox
Connellsville
Maurice Renner
Registera Appointed as Election Register in Frederick City
The Frederick city supervisors of election appointed Levrna W. Mehrling as register replacing H. O. Hall who was excused. John C. Weast becomes vice M. G. Urner Jr. is exonest. M. F. Perry replaces A. O. Doering excused and Louis M. Nixdorf Jr. takes over for Wm. F. Schmidt excused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registera
Frederick City
Levrna W. Mehrling
Register
H. 0. Hall
John C. Weast
M. G. Urner, Jr
M. F. Perry
A. 0. Doering
Louis M. Nixdorf, Jr
Wm. F. Schmidt
Four liquor licenses issued and three more for large sales
Yesterday the city issued four licenses to saloon proprietors and three to individuals selling liquor in quantities over a pint, totaling 2700 dollars in city revenue.
Washington Camp No. 14 Institute Installs Officers at Woodsboro
Washington Camp No. 14 Patriotic Order Lone of America was instituted at Woodsboro by State President Wm. Jackn Reape and State Secretary P. B. Englar with 41 names. New officers include Rev. Wm. E Wheeler as past president and Dr. O. A. Stultz as president, with 23 members from Camp No. 27 attending the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lone of America
Woodsboro
Wm. Jackn Reape
P. B. Englar
Jacob L. Engelbrecht
W. Louis Gouge
Nnv
Right Sentinel
Harry R. Oreba
Lete Sentinel
H. Clay Bugisar
Wm. E. Wheeler
O. A. Stultz
W. L. Miller
Harry W. Lewie
Walter LeGore
Edward Geesey
Benjamin Saxton
O W. Holbruner
M. L Smith
Marshall Winebrewer
Transtece
D. A. Sharetts
P. A. Richardson
W. R. Gilbert
Adam Roser
Edward Shank
W. James Heaps
A. M. Getsbert
George T. M. Bhoffier
Thin City
Death notices from Montgomery county area obits
Miss Florie Gue, 13, died at home of her father near Damascus due to throat hemorrhage. Funeral Monday at Montgomery chapel with Rev. John A. Wright officiating. burial in church cemetery. Mrs C R Ifert, 43, of Braddock Heights, died after four years of paralysis. funeral Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Reformed church Middletown. burial in adjoining cemetery. Mrs Virginia L Worthington, wife of James Worthington, died suddenly at her Urbana home of heart disease. formerly Miss Virginia Lawrence of near Richmond, Va. Funeral tomorrow at 10 a.m.. burial Zion church burial ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florie Gue
Haralien Gus
Damascus
Montgomery County
Montgomery Chapel
Ray
John A. Wright
W. T. Lewis
Kemptown
C. R. Ifert
Oleanthe BR. Ifert
Braddock Heights
Joshua Ifert
George
Eva
Reformedchurch
Middletown
James Worthington
Urbana
County
Virginia Lawrence
Richmond
Zion Church
Funeral Notices and Elijah Rehearsal at College Hall
Funeral services were held yesterday for Charles W. Layman at his sister’s home on West Patrick Street with Rev. Dr. Osborne Ingle officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Elia Oostley’s funeral occurred at her home near Mt. Pleasant with services at Silver Hill church, Rev. T. B. Snowdan officiating. Interment was at Silver Hill. Final rehearsal for Elijah tonight at College Hall features soloists from Baltimore and Washington, with enhanced chorus. admission for nonparticipants 25 cents. The concert is tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock. attendees urged to arrive early and remove hats for an unobstructed view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Layman
William Braobey
West Patrick Street
Osborne Ingle
William Smith
George Shoemaker
Henry Baumgardner
Thomas 0. Matony
John Bartgis
Clinton Willard
Mt. Olvet
O. C. Carty
Elia Oostley
Mt. Pleasant
Silver Hillchurch
T. B. Snowdan
John W. Minor
Singleton Washington
William Goater
Charles Martin
Jerry Mahomet
Hamilton Ogie
Silver Hill
A. T. Rios
Elijah
College Hall
Baltimore
Washington
Mr. Thatcher
Miss Gring
Frogs and Crabs Notice Mentioned in Local Ad List
A fragmented OCR item lists items including frogs soft crabs deviled orabe and clams in toe. The readable parts suggest a local ad or classified snippet mentioning seafood items with no clear event or dates attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolla
Bartholow's listings and civic meeting update
Local ad notes Bartholow's Thursday and Friday fish specials with prices for Rowshad herring buck dozen and assorted fish. Also ads for green goods and produce, two phone numbers, plus a Republican City Executive Committee meeting at City Hall on Wednesday May 4 at 7 pm chaired by Harry H. Channing and Millard N. Nusz. Ice cream and strawberry fete planned by Woman's Auxiliary and Independent Drill Association in Independent Hall on evenings of May 1, 2, and 8 with live music by Fisher's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholow
Republican City Executive Committee
City Hall
Harry H. Channing
Millard N. Nusz
Woman's Auxiliary
Independent Drill Association
Jane
L. E. Mullins New Floor Coverings Debuts
The exclusive carpet and wall paper house presents a wide range of carpets rugs and mattings described as the latest novelties. It promotes moving week with fresh designs cheaper than old styles and offers to hold orders until needed for customers.
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Ati
Jacae Marrow
Bertsa Divine Wel
John Jarus Audubon
Bern
Hors- Mann
Ter End Authe
Frank Im Mass
William Kiekling
McDowell Prescott
Salem
Basslarea
Outerwak
Foreley
Iis
Irwin McDowell
Neral
San Francisco
Paris
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Bee
Wasuixeros
da. m
Newa
W. L. Moore
the Weather Bureau
O. B. Willard Fete
Sing Sing
Oneroo
New Chang
Mountain City
Rosenstock Bros
Atore
Patrick Street
Charles D. Doll
John W. Goodhart
Point of Rocka
Harry Bowers
Clarke Place
Devoe
P. L. Hargett & Co
Rebecca Jackson
Noah E. Cramer
Joatah M. Schildknesht
George W. Moser
George D. Tom
George Poai
Daniel T. Jenkins
John L. Michael
J. Edwin Payne
Francis Kreitz
George W. Davilbies
Effie S. Ensor
Ernest I. Stantfer
Gurney Baker
William Yyler
Jacob Fauble
Thaddeus M
A. Camp
Washington Camp
No. 44
Wm. E Wheeler
D. A. Blultz
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
Frederick, MD
O. B. Wittaep
Don's
Fisher
Patrick St
Gam
South Market Street
Nothagle’s Pottery
L. E. Mullinsz
L. B. Mullinix
John Hendrickson
Dreasmakers
Onor
Mensalines
Peng de Oygne
Louisine
Neidig & Miller
Nis & Miller's
Aura
Nedig & Miller
Clinton E, Main
Main's Drug
North Market Street
Hinton Graduate Pharmaciat
THE
City Hotel Grill
ITV Hotel
Gall
Blue Point
Grace Church
Janior Hall
Margaret Upcraft
John Haller
Mary Steckel Burck
Amy Kump Dixon
Elsie Birely
George Ed. Smith
Ira Logan
Barok
Ernest McQardell
Robert Barok
Tleven
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
St. Louia
Baltimore and Ohio
A. RK
Sappington
Ena
F. B. Sappington
George & Bodock & Co
Tadian
Smyras
Medillon
Dora
George B. Ronook
A. T. Rice & Sons
RICE
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North Markezt Btreat
Thomas Petty
Susey
Political Cards
City Register
aZadre Daniel B. Miller
Furor City Register
Noaita Ug
Valadte
Benry A. Hahn
Free City Register
Democration Nominating
Arate Pools
Wiadte i
She
We. G. Boteler
Arand
B. E. Smith
East Church Street
John H. Grove
Peterman
Franklin Street
City Hotel
Shiva
Jasdawly
Kefauver
Optical Specialist
Saks Optical Company
Washington, DC
Benta
Cor. Church and
Towsszsn Scort & Som Bankers and Brokers
Fayette St
OPPO
Postoffice
Baltimore, MD
D. E.cline
C. E. Oline
Carpet and Furniture Store
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