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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
7
Fragmentary text mentions an American author or actress, a strike by anthracite coal miners, and the death of Richard Henry Stoddard in New York City. Possible references to Hampton and Leth schools and Captain Diamapter.
In the circuit court William Orme faced trial for cutting timber on Sugarloaf Mountain owned by another. The timber was taken from the wrong land, the case was dismissed. Judge Motter presided as Annie Hood received a suspended sentence for larceny but later got five years after a parole breach. Court adjourned for the May term.
Purely personal items list residents and visitors in Frederick including trips to Baltimore Washington and Los Angeles. It notes William Mitchell, a Black man, alleged to have attempted a felony assault near Feagaville and deemed possibly insane with authorities planning commitment to an asylum.
May 12 dispatch reports Sam Shabert theatrical manager died from wreck injuries. Twenty bodies recovered and eleven identified.
The nineteenth annual Frederick County W C T U meeting was held in Walkersville with about forty delegates and visitors from Frederick Myersville Middletown and Bookeyatown. Mrs S O Thomas presided over a program of devotions reports and a memorial for Mrs Hamilton Lindsay plus hente luncheon and hospitality for delegates. New officers and superintendents were elected including Mrs S O Thomas as president and Mrs A T Nicodemus Buckeystown as corresponding secretary.
The 19th annual Frederick County WCTU convention drew large crowds with a vibrant program. Miss Nellie Asper won the top silver medal for her recitation while other contestants performed songs and readings. Rev V N Ridgely organized the event and a convention photo was taken for delegates.
A loose aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles organized in Junior Hall last evening with ninety six members. Officers elected include Charles F. Shipley as Past Worthy President and Jacob Schmidt as Worthy President. Installation by Edward F. Hersh. Delegations from Hagerstown Cumberland Winchester Martinsburg and Baltimore. Banquet at Jodlor Hall. Delegation from Hagerstown traveled in a special car.
A horse owned by Curtis Burdette at Kell farm near Frederick Junction attacked a hitching post on South Market Street. The creature kicked free, wrecked wagon shafts and damaged only minorly, while Burdette rode home with a friend. Nearby, home repairs continue on multiple properties including Samosi and Winebrewer houses and other remodeling projects along East Patrick Street and East Church Street.
The grand officers of the Grand Chapter of Maryland Order of the Eastern Star will visit Mizpah Chapter No 9 in the city on September 1. The order will have headquarters at the Portland Oregon Exposition from January to November. Each member is taxed one cent and the order claims about 100000 members. Eastern Star rooms at World’s Fairs serve as a meeting and social center for members from around the world.
The Sick, Mrs. Elizbeth Smith on East Patrick Street improves at Frederick City Hospital. Mr. James E. Walker on Weat Patrick Street remains quite sick. Mr. Samuel Dutrow of South Market Street is unchanged. Mrs. Roger Doll of East Second Street has returned home from Frederick City Hospital. Mrs. T. T. Hersperger is sick at the Emergency Hospital.
Frederick Memale Seminary Alumni Club hosts an open session at Miss Martha McCleery’s home to honor Miss Florence Trail and the publication of History of Italian Literature. Attendees include clergy, faculty, and representatives from local schools and societies, praising Trail’s mastery and the book’s reception.
A Frederick retailer advertises new lawn fabrics at per yard rates, white goods discounts, flowered organdies, and ribbon sale items, plus underwear for men women and children. Local notices include a brick house for sale at 520 West Fourth Street and an offer to trade or sell, with details, and a promotional train trip to Baltimore or Washington on May 21.
Local notices list prices on men’s salts at 3.95 and work pants, chocolate peanuts 14 cents per pound, and various groceries. Hardware stock sale and electric fans offered by Frederic k Gas & Electric Co. plus dry goods, ice, and clothing services. Notices include Dr S V Darraw’s office move and local tailoring, with ads from Koen & Jamne and other merchants.
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