May 6 In History Passages From Obits And Storms
Key historical notes include the death of Leopold I of Austria and other figures such as Masser Bonaparte’s marshal and Rear Admiral William Sampson. Indexed weather note records destructive storms sweeping Kentucky, Illinois and West Virginia, extending to western New York. The era’s notable literary figure Bret Harte is listed as dying in Camberley, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G—Leopold 1
Austria
MG Franety Xavier de Lavalle Montmorened
Canada
Quibre
Masser Bonaparte
von Uumbaldt
Laturenk Permuua Hickok
Luton College
Amherst
Mass
Lie
Kentucky
Gblia
West Virginia
New York
Theophile Adrien Ferren
Crimea
Algeria
Paris
William T. Sampson
Washington
F. Bret Harte
Camberley
England
Equity Creme Cigars and Local Goods Advertised
No. 7607 Equity Creme Cigare and Strawberry Fete listed along with various shop items including dry goods groceries and row goods. Notices mention an optician, brick works, solicitors, and local merchants like Thos Kemp and The Economy Dixon Bros. Readers urged to report any irregularities in newspaper receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optician
Dry Goda
Melon Plant Louse Warns Growers to Watch for Infestation
In a letter to Tax News the Acting State Entomologist Trowas B Symons warns melon growers in Maryland to monitor fields for melon plant louse as eggs hatch with warm weather. He describes winged females spreading the pest, recommends early vine inspection, and outlines carbon bisulphide fumigation under boxes plus kerosene emulsion spray as control methods.
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Tax News
State Horticultural Department
College Park
Quinty Correspondence and Local Notices
Mrs Charlotte Little has returned to Jefferson after visiting her daughter near this place. Mrs Alonzo Abalt and her son visited here during the past week. Mrs William Carter, previously on the sick list, is able to be out again. Mr W T Grove sold his 102 acre farm to Marios Siifer for 9000 dollars. Miss Ella Biser of near Jefferson spent a week with cousin Mrs Emory Siifer here. Mrs Viola Siifer, formerly ill, is improving. Philip J Suoufier sworn as burgess of Examitaburg this morning. Mrs Katie Johnson of East Second Street, sick at Guy Hospital, is much better and returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Little
William
Darner
Jefferson
Alonzo Abalt
Little Son
Middletown
William Carter
Albert Beachley
W. T. Grove
Piace
Maarios Siifer
Ella Biser
Emory Siifer
Viola Siifer
Harvest Weather and Local Notices from Frederick Diary
A 19th century Frederick diary records a cool midsummer with a July 1 harvest weather note of around 60 degrees Fahrenheit and occasional snow on nearby ridges. It describes festivities dampened by rain, a traveling equestrian show, church ordinations, and a December 14 public sale of Col. Steiner’s real estate including a tavern stand and multiple parcels with specific prices and bidders.
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Jacob Engelbrecht
Frederick
Middletown
Allegany Mountains
Cheasapeake & Ohio
Engelbrecht
Buckey
George Lane
John Schmaltz
John W. McCuldough
Stephen Steiner
Elizabeth Steiner
Robert Roach
Daniel Steiner
John Jones
Messiah at Frederick to Open with Handel Performance
Frederick audiences show growing interest as advance ticket sales rise for Handel's Messiah. The chorus and orchestra under Mr Beckwith rehearse nightly at the Opera House with soloists from Baltimore joining Friday evening's concert at eight o clock. A Friday performance begins sharply and a post concert informal gathering with Baltimore guests follows at Mr Beckwith's studio in the Woman's College Conservatory of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Beckwith
Oraton
Opera House
Baltimore
Woman's College Conservatory of Music
Visitation Academy Notes And Alumni Events
The spring function of the Alumni Association is set for tomorrow with an interesting program and luncheon. Miss Ritchie’s class enjoyed a dance fest in the commencement hall. A library expansion adds many books. Cecelian Circle plans a spring concert next week. Commencement day is Wednesday the 17th. The annual Alumni distribution of premiums will be in the morning and the seventh annual reunion followed by a banquet. The Maryland Classis sessions open at St John’s Reformed in Clear Spring and continue to Saturday with Rev. Alvill Goanor delivering the sermon. Officers elected include Rev. Georges W. Snyder president and Elder Ephraim Gennman.
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Visitation Academy
Alumni Association
Maryland
The
Reformed Church
St. John’s Reformed Church
Clear Spring
Washington County
Alvill Goanor
Adamstown
Xe Ate Witnesess
Georges W. Snyder
Boonsboro
Ephraim Gennman
Washington, D. C
William S. Fisher
Burkittsvills
Opening of Braddock Heights Memorial Day Picnic
Braddock Heights will open on May 30 for Memorial Day with a picnic under the Independent Hose Company. Ballots burned. The supervisors of elections this morning burned the ballots of last fall's election.
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Braddock Heights
Hose Company
Supervisors of Elections
Clarke Funkeal Remains Interred at Mt Olivet Cemetery
The remains of General Clarke and Mrs Clarke arrived in Frederick this morning by special car from Washington and Mobile respectively. They were met by family and friends from Frederick, Baltimore, Carroll and Montgomery counties. Services were led by Rev. Dr. B R Eschbach and interment followed at Mt Olivet in the family lot with a memorial shaft. Pallbearers included Col DOO. Winebrewer and Messrs Arthur Potts L S Olingan and W Ross. Floral tributes featured lilies and a cross of roses and lilies.
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Isto
Janes O. Clarke
Frederick
Horace W. Clarke
Baltimore
Carroll
Montgomery
Col. Doo. Winebrewer
Arthur Potts
Olingan
W. Ross
Col
Tierusa Brien
Urbana
James H. Clemaon
Union Bridge
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
B. R. Eschbach
W.H .B. Erohtson
Charlea
Premature Explosion Kills Two at Dickerson Stoves Quarries
An explosion at the Dickerson stove quarries in Montgomery County yesterday fatally wounded Henry Mobly aged 18 and John Jacobs 27 while injuring William Price Fred Dorsey and Newton Kidwiler. Jacobs and Mobly died or are not expected to survive. The injured were treated at the scene or transported to hospitals as investigators assess the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickerson
Montgomery County
Henry Mobly
John Jacobs
William Price
Fred Dorsey
Jacobs
Mobly
Price
Dorsey
Dunfielde
W. Va
Harry Mobly
Mahlon Mobly
Baltimore and Ohio
Dickerton
William
Funeral of Mrs Mary A Dudrear Held in Walkersville
Funeral services for Mrs Mary A Dudrear were held at her home in Walkersville at 2 pm with brief rites there, then at St Pauls Lutheran Church conducted by Rev J A Asper. Large crowd attended as relatives and friends paid respects. Mt Olivet cemetery burial. Funeral directors A T Rica & Sona. Also noted is funeral for Mrs W H McCaffrey at St Johns Catholic Church Thursday at 9:30 am with requiem mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Dudrear
Walkersville
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
J.A. Asper
Charles H. Fulton
John D. Zimmerman
G.H.O. Wachter
M. I. Zimmerman
Samuel Strine
Albaugh
Mt. Olivet
A. T. Rica & Sona
W. H. McCaffrey
St. John’s Catholic Church
Personal notes from Balti more and beyond
Purely personal notices list Frank O Norwood and Charles Hargett on business trips to Baltimore and J Rohrback visiting Baltimore. J Clarke Kieffer and daughter visit relatives in Lancaster Pa. Mrs J J Dill and Mrs Edward Bowlus return from Baltimore and Washington respectively. Mrs William Johnson and son Mesros travel to Washington. Mrs J Carter Caratens returns home to St Louis. Miss Dolly Kohrenberg visits relatives in Chicago from Adamstown Md.
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Frank O. Norwood
Baltimore
Charles
Hargett
Jacob Rohrback
J. Clarke Kieffer
Lancaster
J. J. Dill
West Third Street
Edward Bowlus
Washington
William ©. Johnson and Son
Mesros
Washington, D. C
J. Carter Caratens
St. Louis
Dolly Kohrenberg
Adamstown
Chicago, Il
Baltimore Election Returns Prompt Scrutiny and Shifts
In Baltimore yesterday Democrat Robert M. McLane won the mayoralty over Republican Frank O. Wachter by a small margin. Republican George R. Gefiner captured the city comptroller post against Barry F. Hooper, while B. Clay Timanes, a Republican, led the Second Branch presidency over Democrat W. Starr Gephart. Republicans won the Second Branch, Democrats the First. Wachter plans to contest the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Robert M. McLane
Frank O. Wachter
George RK. Gefiner
Barry F. Hooper
B. Clay Timanes
W. Starr "Gephart
Republicana
Mr. Wachter
Death of Roger Garner at Baokeystown Brick Works
Justice O H Eokatotu presided as inquest jury in Baookeystown into the death of Roger Garner, a colored worker, who was crushed on the second floor when his foot was caught between a loose belt and a revolving shaft. Witnesses stated Garner left his post on the third floor, ventured to the second floor, and his own negligence led to the fatal accident. The Brick Company was found not liable.
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Garner
Garver
New moth preventives arrive for summer storage needs
Article lists various moth prevention options including oriental tree bark preparations camphor herb blends and mothproof bags boxes and paper. It notes several powders pastes and pots with diverse packaging and scents such as lavender immortelle flowers and tansy leaves as alternatives to old preventives.
Health officer reports April deaths and births in city
Dr. 8 F Thomas records April totals with 26 deaths. Ages range from under five to eighty five with causes including heart disease nephritis bronchitis and pneumonia. Births tally 17 with 12 males and 5 females. Contagious diseases list malaria and scarlet fever. Local market notes from Kwatern Milling include corn prices per barrel and per bushel and wheat and hay quotations.
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F. Thomas
Kwatern Milling & Export Company
Strawberry and Ice Cream Fete at W. C. T. U. Rooms
Strawberries, ice cream, home made cakes and candies on sale at W. C. T. U. Rooms Thursday evening May 7 after 7 pm. All invited. C L Kefanver Scientific Optician will be at City Hotel May 11 and May 2 from 9 am to 9 pm with others thereafter. Examinations free at home or hotel. Dr R A Anderson veterinary physician at Bentz and West Patrick Streets.
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C. L. Kefanver
Scientific Optician
Saks” Optical Company
Washington, D.C
City Hotel
Washington, D. C
Park Hotel
Frederick
R. A. Anderson
United States College Veterinary Surgeons
Bentz and
West
Patrick Sis
Maryland Bank Statement of Frederic National Bank 1905
The Citizens' National Bank of Frederick presents a balance sheet for April 1905 with resources including loans and discounts, lawful money, due from national and state banks, securities, and reserve funds. Liabilities show capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, national banknotes, deposits, and unpaid dividends, with cashier I Wat G Zimmerman sworn to accuracy.
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Frederick
Maryland
Gisctsfoiber
Buoks
Conattey and Savnes
State OF
G. Zimmerman
WM. G. Zimmerman
J. Travers Thomas
N. P. Comprovests Krepauver
Awes
Swaleer
J. mi B
Public acknowledgment and sale notices in Frederick MD 1903
A clipped, dated statement by Lora O. Mantz denies a false accusation by Finkle H. Birely and vows to settle costs. a public sale notice for a cigar store contents and piano auctions follows, with terms in cash. Auctioneers: Capt. Walter Saunders and Stich Pianos advertise upright pianos and showroom items. Local grocers announce a mutual closing time, and a railway ad promotes One-Way Colonist Rates to the West with June 14 1908 sale dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luta D. Martz
Cosen
H. Birely
Lapieswure
Jan
Finkle H. Birely
Ladiesburg
Maryland
Circuit Cours
Frederick County
Finkle A. Birely
Finkle H. Biraly
Lora O. Mantz
Saal
Lewis F. Kussmace
Walter Sannders
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Colnis
Arizons
California
Colorado
Idaho
Mexico
Mentous
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Britter Columbia
Baltimore
Onto Railroad
John Hendrickson Telephone Call Mystery In Woods
A fragmented notice references John Hendrickson and a cryptic telephone call amid a dry woods scene. The readable text suggests a warning or alert and hints at sought information or action. Details are sparse but center on a person named John Hendrickson and an unusual message.
Furnishings Offerings Highlighted In Local Ads
A fragmented ad listing promotes furniture coverings, curtains, spot-proof fabrics, and silk wear for summer. It touts protection, comfort, and a range of prices from 112 to 250, with lace bands, point de Paris, and Swiss lace curtains, plus new lace bands and embroidery goods.
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Point ‘de Paris
Qleoy
Ocollare
Silk and Ganzs Fans for Messiah Night atJMullinix Sale
Joss Eigwortoxson promotes a Friday Messiah night featuring Silk and Ganzs fans. Ad highlights Turkish bath towels, kid gloves, mercerized madras and oxford fabrics, new ribbons, shirts, cravats, and a carpet and crockery department. Includes live seafood at the hotel grill and a broad spring novelty display from L. B. Mollinix.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
TUE
W. L. Moone
Weather Bureau
Wm. Anderson
Fred. Brick Worksries
A. Lewis
Solr
Denlera
L. Belanveree
Thos. Kemp
Dixon
Jas. E. Walker & Co
Trowas B. Symons
Quinty
Gonsense
Guanty
Bamwiltebare
Philip J. Suoufier
Examitaburg
Katie Johnson
East Second Street
Guy Hospital
Choral Society
Clarke Funkeal
Gen
Mra. Ob
Mr Oliver
Buckeyetown
Brick Company
F. Tuomas
C. W. Hines
Citizens National Bank
Citizens' National Bank OF Frederick
U. S
Total
Stich
Stich Wankerooms
North Market Street
Allen Rosreach
Frank J. Scurozorr
Dixox Barts
F. B. Sarrixeros
E. D. Barreri
WF. Sever
Tar Geo. B. Snirizy
John Hendrickson
Alps
Joss Eigwortoxson
Silk and Ganzs
Neidig & Miller
Nee & Miller
Glass OF Fashion
Tmen's
Madras
Justin
Clinton E. Main
Attens Clinton E. Main
Raduste Pharmacist
N. Mashet
UE City Hotel Grill
F. RB. Sappington
Ana
Hogers Bros
City Hall
Excelsior Siean
Warne Tyson
Frederick County Telephone
L. E. Mullimy
L. B. Mollinix
George, Rodock &4
Foulard
Jaylox
George
Rodock & CO
A. T. Rice & Sons
A T. Rice & Sons
Frederick, MD
Thomas P. Rice
East Fourth Street
Farmer’s Exchange
Taye Clover
Timothy
All Saints and
Carrofi Etreets
E. Petermar
Franklin Street
Basiness
Dawis
Masonic Temple
Oldawly
New York Hospital
D. WM
C. Boteler
Azidly Frederick, MD
Noah E. Cramer
E. Cramer
Real Estate and Loan Office
Fidelity
Morteages
Hendrickson
Third St
Walkeravilis
Liberty Pike
Craver
Bethel Chareh
Pilines Fas
Market Street
Xow
China
Q. B. Oline
Carpetland Furniture Store
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