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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
3
The Weekly News announces a twelve page issue ready Thursday with full news and various features. It claims Frederick city and county circulation as the largest bona fide and highlights advertising value with deadlines for ad copy.
A Kansas tornado at Marquatts kills twenty four people and injures thirty five. The storm causes extensive property damage across the surrounding countryside.
Special dispatch from Paris reports Indo-Chinese officials ordered to prevent functions of the Russian flotilla in French waters. The piece also notes ads and local notices urging public participation, plus a Baltimore street paving visit by civic leaders Mayor and Aldermen with Messrs Levy and Kemp. An old soldier praises Father John’s Medicine for vigor and cures, urging trust in advertised remedies.
Samuel Burkheimer, longtime manager of the Groff House in Frederick, was arrested by Sheriff Young at the request of Charles S. White of York Pa. He faces four charges of larceny with ties to Hanover Pa. The case list includes additional counts of robbing the Hanover Hotel O Bold safe, surety of the peace, and witness intimidation.
The annual meeting at College Hall reports the secretary and treasurer's season end details and approves expenses. Rev. T. Freeman Dixon is named president with a full executive board, and officers are unanimously elected for the coming season.
An active W T U gathering led by honorary members featured musical selections by B T Above readings by Nicholas Zimmerman and Beard, a recitation by Mamie Hales, and remarks by Rev. G W Snyder. The group endorsed temperance work and planned events for May 1903 and the Walkersville convention.
In the circuit court Gustavus W. Schafer seeks $50 from Granger Fire Insurance Co over a policy on a log hut burned in October 1903. The company contends the policy is void due to nonchange of payee after sale and mortgage. The plaintiff says the company collected a premium and waived the void claim. Judge Motter reserved ruling and adjourned court to tomorrow at 9:30.
An ad filled page notes Draperies Galore offering cretons Silkalines Entinges Denims and curtains and a large selection of summer wear including linens white fabrics and mohair at moderate prices. Local notices promote optical consultations ice cream dental services hardware sales and a Confederate Veterans Reunion with travel details and terms.
Edward 8 Lamar will become pastor at Williamson and Lamaster Reformed Church after graduating from Lancaster Theological Seminary. He will be licensed in Maryland and wed May 27 to Miss Rupp of Lanewater before taking the Williamson post. Lamar, a Frederick native, trained under Rev. Dr. Clever and studied at Franklin and Marshall before the seminary.
The notice reports the death of Philip Hobbs Jr aged 6 at his mother's home near McKaig on May 5 and burial May 6 at Mt Olivet in Frederick with Rev D May presiding. Funeral led by R B Randle of New Market. It also notes the death of Mrs Jasper Albaugh at her home near New Market with funeral at 1 o clock tomorrow and burial in Central Cemetery.
Marriage of John J Marah of Philadelphia and Caroline Margaret Marry of Wineshickon Pa occurred November 1 1904 in Camden N J. Parents were unaware until recently. Also notes on United Steam Fire Company meeting music plan and city liquor licenses totals.
A well attended Lutheran Young People’s Society meeting heard routine business and elected new members. Eleanor Carty and Elsie Keller performed a duet while Maurice Holdcraft played phonograph selections. A committee was formed to arrange a members’ banquet at the first meeting in July.
Athletic exhibition at the City Opera Home featured Kid Taylor pinning Prof Charles Willard in two falls. First fall lasted four minutes, second five and a half minutes. Willard showcased bag punching boxing and fencing. Young Jenkins claims featherweight title and challenges Taylor, who accepted. Also brief note on Mr Samuel Darrow of South Market Street, currently weak after illness.
Hyattstown second team defeated Pordum 6 to 0 at Pordum field on Saturday afternoon. Be Burdatet starred Hyattstown with a home run and drove in two runs. Batteries were Maxwell Emmett for Hyattstown and Pardom Brown Brown for Pordum. Also noted is a Maryland Club of Washington and Les University meeting appointing a committee to draft resolutions on the death of Mrs Obriatian Railing and to express the club’s sympathy through Wilford F. Railing.
A London Life Insurance Report notes a bereaved widow writing to her insurer requesting papers to prove her husband’s death and his policy status. Baltimore Medical College commencement exercises are set for May 11 at 2 p.m. at the Academy of Music, with Mr. Joseph G. Thomas listed as a member of the graduating Aradosting class.
A compiled list shows thirty fire companies invited to the State Firemen's Meet in Hagerstown with half expected to bring bands. Notable entrants include Wrightsville Pa Good Will Danville Md William Penn Philadelphia Westminster Columbia Alexandria Roland Park Frederick Cumberland Frostburg Frostburg Md Portsmouth York and Martinsburg among others.
Maryland Olasale was held to last session yesterday afternoon with devotional exercises by Dr. E R Eich bach. Delegates to the Potomac Synod were elected eleven ministers and eleven elders. Names include Dr. E R Escubach Dr J S Kieffer E R Deatrick GO 5 Singie Avill Conner L E Coblentu J W Pontios J Stewart Hartman J B Ssonesifer R J Pilgram J P Marner A O McCardel J H Cont John Gawaman E S Everhart F O Miller D O Toomer L RR Schnebly OR Coblentz P 8 Leah Charles A Gostling Alvil Conner S M Roeder read religious statistics. Olaes backed Grace Reformed church. ten dollars donated for expenses. Classis adjourned after prayers and benediction by Rev L B Ooblents.
Nancy Williams, colored, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Bragle for disorderly conduct on North Market Street. Justices Bokatsin fined her $5, which she paid. Samuel A. Forrest was released on $600 bail after waiving a preliminary hearing on forgery charges and to appear before the grand jury.
Ruth Genevieve Le Grange aged years, daughter of Thomas F. and Emma V. Le Grange of Pearl, died May 2. Burial at Middletown May 33 after services at the Reformed church led by a former minister. Undertaker BR Randle of New Market. Local market updates follow with prices for corn and wheat. Joolor Steam Fire Engine Company to meet at 7:30 PM to discuss attending the State Firemen’s Meet in Hagerstown.
The Colorado Supreme Court affirms lower court rulings in a 15 year fight over a cow valued at 50 dollars. Stevens claims the cow died 12 years ago after pasture rights and a California trip sparked a long feud with R. M. Smith. Stevens may pursue federal review.
InMerhada mix and paint critique from Merlin Texas praises Davis 100 percent Pure Paint for finish and coverage. Also notices include a school expression performance May 31 at City Opera House and a doctor moving office to 38 N Market St. Bananas priced at 5 cents a dozen and a May 9 Eagles meeting urged attendance. Don’t forget to pay gas or electric bills by the 10th to secure a discount.
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