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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
3
An official report from Tokyo states torpedo boat No. 48 was sunk yesterday while removing mines in Kerr Bay north of Dalny. Seven sailors were killed and seven wounded.
Notes on earth currents affecting telegraph lines and color hearing synesthesia. Describes electro-tellurograph, cloud and wind effects on currents, and a Zurich case where senses linked to colors and tastes. Also mentions tree flowering after partial leaf loss, hydrobion for live fish transport, preservation of corpses in chemical baths, and stomach removal successes.
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Washington DC to James P. Perry and Kathryn Stokes, both residents of Frederick, establishing their legal union.
The Maryland Classis of the Reformed Church in the United States will meet for about five days at Trinity Reformed Church in Thurmont beginning at 7:45 p.m. Rev. Geo W Snyder of Boonsboro, retiring president, will open with a sermon. The gathering includes 43 ministers and about 20,000 members across Maryland and the District of Columbia with addresses by leaders, parochial reports, and sermons by Rev H J Macalister and Rev Dr J M Schick.
Purely personal items recount Misses Phalen of Brunswick and other locals visiting friends in Baltimore and at Mt. Washington. The list mentions Mrs. Brunner leaving for Kentland Ind and several families visiting relatives, with travel to Middletown Wytheville and Smithsburg. Notable visits include Prof. D H Bauslin and Rev. Charles Steck hosting in the city, while Mr Bell travels to Auborn and Middletown to reconnect with kin after twenty two years.
Death notices report Mrs Amanda R. Smith of Middletown died after breast cancer at age 46 with funeral planned from Lutheran church. Mrs Mollie Drysdale formerly Mollie Nelson of this city died in Baltimore from burns after a lamp accident, leaving two daughters. Mrs Kemp near Charlestown Va. died last night. funeral tomorrow. she leaves husband and a son. Miss Ellie Lagarde daughter of Prof Ernest Lagarde of Mt St Marys died May 6 at Mt Hope Retreat aged 31 after epilepsy. remains to Mt Marys for interment with Rev Fr Ryan officiating.
The Evangelical Reformed Sunday school held annual Ascension Day services last evening at 7 30 o'clock. A notable program was presented by the school. Rev Dr James Mullen of St Mark's Reformed Church Baltimore gave a speech titled The Claims of Beneficiary Education. Also advertised is Devoe paints with Gallons, Longer wear and less use in single marketing by P. J. Hargett & Co.
The Frederick County W C T U held its eighteenth convention at the Middletown Lutheran church on May 1. Delegates from Buckeystown Woodsboro New Market Walkersville Namaville Jefferson and Frederick attended. Sessions featured devotions addresses by Rev J W Pontions Miss Hammond of Baltimore and Rev Hedges. Officers elected included Mrs S C Thomas president and Miss Katheryn Barsgin treasurer. The gathering endorsed a legislative petition and discussed temperance education and narcotics, ending with thanks to Middletown for hospitality.
Jacques de Molay Commandery Knights Templar kept their annual custom by attending evening services at the Evangelical Lutheran church. They wore full uniform and were escorted by the Frederick Select Band. Rev. Charles F. Steck preached on The Heavenly Enthronement from Psalm 110:1. A large audience joined the Knights, with choir music following the sermon before a short parade escorted by the band.
Prof. Worth B. Stotthemyer principal of the Waynesboro High School, formerly a city teacher, has accepted a summer position at the People's National Bank of Waynesboro to succeed John M. Bonebrake who is on vacation and will return in the fall.
Registration under the new law closes with 251 voters yesterday across four precincts 55 in No 1 61 in No 2 68 in No 3 and 67 in No 4 bringing total to 1120 for this sitting. The Holy Name Society of St. John's Catholic church held a smoker in the school library with music by Brenner's Superb Orchestra and refreshments.
Democratic primaries to select delegates to the municipal nominating convention will be held Thursday night May 19.
Mrs B H Blackston of South Market street is suffering from rheumatism at Frederick City Hospital. The Business Men's Association will meet this evening in the City Hall building, second door.
The Ostootia and Myersville Electric Railroad survey has finished from the Frederick-Middletown line at Myersville to Pen-Mar Station, a 22 mile route joining Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Waynesboro and Hagerstown. Officers appointed include President J. H. Maugane and Treasurer Charles A. Grossnickle. The Hagerstown Trolley Co plans to secure rights of way, with condemnations possible if settlements fail.
Rev Charles James Wood rector of St Johns Protestant Episcopal York plans a new $25 000 institutional home contiguously attached to the church to expand its community mission. The building will include an auditorium music room kitchens bowling alleys and kindergarten rooms with spaces for sewing mothers meetings Girls Friendly Society and other affiliated institutional activities.
George Procter colored was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Darner at Adamstown on assault and battery claims against his brother Chaz Procter. After a jail stay he was released following a Justice Wood hearing. Ellen Russell colored was wrongly arrested for larceny of shoes from J. H. Elworthy and released after discovery of the mistake. Frank Covera colored was fined $2.50 for disorderly conduct and jailed 10 days.
Mrs James B Finch of Superior Wisconsin issued invitations for the wedding reception of her daughter Nora Thurber to Edgar Douglas Hilleary at 1117 Hammond Avenue on a Wednesday evening. Brengle Seemuth reports a bride Clara Louise Beemnath married Dr Paris Edgar Brengle in Tiffin Ohio. Harvey O Basler and Odie Snoota married in Brunswick yesterday. Mountain City Mills market quotations list corn price per barrel and various shelling and red corn prices with miscellaneous figures and a date price.
Hustisville bond issue of 30 000 dollars sold at 107 879 by New York bankers. Baltimore financier Nelson Perin dies at his Charles Street home after illness. Shippers Box Co warehouse burned likely arson. Commercial and Farmers National Bank of Baltimore to raise capital to 300 000. Cambridge high school building plans approved. contract to be awarded soon.
The funeral for John H. Kessler was held at 10 o clock this morning from his Buckeye town residence. Services occurred at St Josephs OathoHe church on the Manor conducted by Rev Fr George Harrington. Pallbearers honored the family: C O Kessler E W Kessler J H Kessler O H Kessler P O Kessler and H Y Kessler. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Wm H B Etchison served as funeral director.
A local ad notes Globe Weraicke Elastic book cases as the least, most convenient and cheapest option with other benefits. Also a notice invites Old feather beds for cash at M. F. Orons’s address. A Darktown Minstrel Company concert is announced for this evening at the Male High School building with admission 10 and 16 cents.
I E Mullinex announces a wide display of carpets rugs and mattings as part of a moving week. The exclusive carpet and wall paper house emphasizes up to date styles and affordable pricing with sealing offers and early ordering to secure unique designs.
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