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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
5
The Rus Werity News announces a upcoming Thursday edition a handsome forty eight page issue with many features and special articles. It claims the paper has the largest side circulation in Frederick city and county as an advertising medium and invites new advertisements for tax tomes. Copies will be received up to closing time Wednesday for changes to advertisements.
Purely personal notes list Charles Smith returning from Europe and various locals visiting or traveling to Washington, Hagerstown, Lancaster, and Glyndon. The Lotus Glee Club and Y M C A Star Course receive praise for a strong concert, featuring the Lotuaries Club and Ka Smith. A second part extols Mrs Mianis Marshall Smith’s recital and the piano piece by her husband. The City Opera House hosts an Enday night May 9 as part of the M L O A Course.
News notes from the Evangelial Reformed Missionary Society meeting at 7 30 with a musical program. Ascension Day events planned with services and processions led by a music wand. Templars lead sermon by Rev Dr Todd. County commissioners approved a Patersville road project and pensions, and ordered George L Eaker of Woodsboro sent to Springfield Asylum for mental evaluation. Deriving Party members arrived in Frederick for the night and traveled to Washington today.
James Keohl, itinerant clock mender, was identified by Miss Stella Poffinberger as her assailant in a near Myeraville attack. The charge shifted from attempted criminal assault to rape after positive identification. Bail was raised to 3000 with Keohl jailed awaiting grand jury action.
Extensive improvements along the Baltimore and Ohio main line progress for over a year. Tunnels near Mount Airy and Ridgevills, Mongan's Station, Sykesville, Union Dam, and Ilchester are being enlarged. Planned is a low grade freight line around North Mountain with eight stone-arch bridges and heavy construction, employing 700 to 1,000 workers.
In Rockville municipal election yesterday there was no opposition to candidate Hatteraly W. Tal bott for mayor. Easton voted to keep waterworks under town ownership after a hot contest. La Plata debated a municipal station with "cow" and "sntloow" as issues, the latter backing by Mudd followers. Three new smallpox patients from North Street detention house Baltimore were quarantined by Health Commissioner Bosley. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore plans to raise capital from 1.5 million to 2.5 million and absorb Lawyers' Surety Company of New York.
Jacob Myers died Friday morning April 11 in Kankakee of apoplexy. Born April 10, 1817 near Frederick Maryland, he moved to Kankakee in 1867 and married Minerva Drake in 1846. He had one child with his second wife Emily Kenaga Fonk and a long church record, with multiple civic roles. He is remembered as a devout Methodist and active citizen.
The Department of Agriculture plans to use the lady bug as a natural enemy to combat the San Jose scale. Assistant Botanist Marlatt returns from China with the original scale’s home. Two surviving lady bugs are nurtured in Washington for field use, with fifty in captivity for continuous feeding on scales. Experts aim to breed more natural enemies to curb the pest nationwide.
Mr J KR FW Hargett reports market questions for corn and grain items with prices. Corn per barrel 2.55, corn shaken 61 cents, wheat 90, steamer 73, rejected 69. Hay quoted 19 to 10 per ton.
The Freight rate for soft coal drops 15 cents per ton from the fields to Frederick and will be the same to Baltimore at 146 per ton. J A Murray of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad confirms officials agreed the reduction is fair and expects increased shipments. The saving to consumers may reach 5000 yearly, with a local dealer noting 225 saved annually. George S Rodock led the effort and earns credit for the prompt result. FP Seminary Alumni Club notes a bright program with papers on Spain and Emilio Aguinaldo and plans a May reunion.
Dr. H F Thomae city health officer summarizes April data: deaths totaling 14 with causes including heart disease cerebral congestion dropsy tuberculosis pneumonia gunshot wound and stillbirth. births 22 with 13 white 9 colored 15 female 7 male. ages 2 and under 4 and older segments listed. Contagious disease reported Chicken pox. Woodsboro Dramatic Club of Woodsboro presented The Flowing Bowl at Creagerstown on May 3 to close season. Miss Abigail Young and Mr Arnold Whitmore praised for stepping in on short notice.
Funeral services for Nash Best brother of Mr. George W Beat of Walkeraville were held April 30 at the Beat home. Rev D J Wolf of the Reformed church conducted the service. pallbearers included David A Baker David R Stauffer William C Binea Wm Bescht Lewis F Ramsburgh and Mortimore Fitch. Interment followed at Glade cemetery. Jacob Perry & Sons were the funeral directors.
The In Gay Paris company under Herbert Albini brings burlesque and vaudeville to the City Opera House tonight. Two clever burlesques and a varied high class entertainment program have been praised wherever the company has appeared.
New pianos arrive tomorrow, lawn mowers ring alerts, and school girls prepare for commencements. Fragrant blossoms fill suburban districts as Braddock Heights readies for Whitsuntide picnics. May dates include Ascension May 18, Whitsuntide May 25, and Trinity Sunday. A humorous note wonders about tact for avoiding tacks. Rhubus fritters appear with batter, sugar, butter, and nutmeg. The fire gong at United engine house was tested last night, signaling a near miss near the courthouse. The gong was inaudible north of Patrick Street. Pawnee Bill’s wild west show advert car reached Frederick. exhibition planned for May 20 with advance agent Dawson securing a site on Patrick Street. The Chester, Pa. season opener was the previous Saturday.
Ps Pore invites locals to a ping pong setup and social hours while promoting Bass Bail goods. The ad highlights low prices on glassware, dinner sets, tableware, and housekeeping items from C Glastware and B Sappergton near Step Eek, Frederick Maryland. It touts team fitting services and a broad display of household goods for the season.
Local notice states the Wild West saloon on Carroll street remains open with free amenities for patrons at Doubs until the owner opens a new location eight and a half miles south of Donbs NH. Includes ads for Kathleen Mavourneen drama May 15 1902 at City Opera House, ticket details, and a Boston tour via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad with June 12 departure and $60.00 round trip.
iL L. E. MULLINIX presents cleaning and home decor items for a busy season. The store emphasizes Dew Floor Coverings, new shades, rooms to be papered, and a wide selection at right prices. See BE. L. BE. MULLINIA for the best options in spring and summer decor.
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