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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
3
Tomorrow the fifteenth day of the month is our regular collection day. Tae. Danly News carriers will collect from all subscribers on their routes the amounts due. By having exact change, mutual inconvenience may be saved.
A string of short notices lists residents and visitors. Edward S. Hichelberger is out of town on business while G M Dreyer of Monrovia and C L Mannhower of Thurmont travel for visits. Others tour Shippensburg Washington and Baltimore or enjoy Braddock Colony with family.
Mr George Myer of the U S Marine Corps arrived in the city yesterday afternoon on ten days leave. He has served two years with two years remaining. As mail orderly on the battleship Illinois he served under Rear Admiral Crowninshield during the England coronation squadron voyage. He spent time in London and cruised the European coast and West Indies before coming from Newport News.
An 19th century promotional letter from Beck Brow. & Co. of Williamsport and F W Devos & Co. of New York touts Devos Lead and Zinc as economical paint. It claims strong use in railroad and steamer property, urges cost efficiency, and cites a customer named Ezra Rathwell using the product. Publicity blurb notes 25 cent Frederick News want ads for job or sale notices.
William Henry Thomas a colored 13 year old arrested by Deputy Sheriff Carter in Frederick on a charge related to a horse and wagon belonging to R Leo Horsey of Petersville. Horsey did not appear at the hearing. Thomas released to his mother in Brewery alley after Sheriff Lease returned the property.
In Cecil county, the Spring Lawn Paper Mill near Fair Hill, owned by Philadelphia interests, was destroyed by fire. Other items note the death of Mrs Rebecca E B Henderson in Cumberland at 76, a boy run over by a Baltimore and Ohio engine in South Cumberland, and local elections and school resignations.
A choppy collection notes Venus as the evening star in glory, spring tonics and blossoms, local berries in season from Anne Arundel and Frederick counties, and a quip about failed engagements. The snippet ends with a quirky dialect remark about travel and a cat.
Andrew Jackson Bowie, colored, faced Justice Smith for an assault on Jobo 3. Fouk and wife and Unocite Zachsa tias Jones, colored, at Ebenezer church. Testimony showed Funk provoked the salacit. Bowie was found not guilty. Witness Mazioo J. Pardy secured a peace warrant against Funk, and Mrs. Kank against Pardy, with $50 bail set for appearance before the grand jury. John J. Fox, calling himself a constitutional lawyer, was fined $5 for disorderly conduct on South Street. unable to pay, he served 20 days in jail.
Mrs Lucretia Stall died suddenly in Washington D C yesterday at 10 am of heart disease aged about 51 native of this county. Survived by husband Frederick Stall and four children Rath Ranneberger Alice Stall Parker Stall and Frederick Stall. Remains to be brought here tomorrow 10 40 am to Reformed chapel for services by Rev S M Hench and Rev E L McLean, interment at Mt Olivet cemetery.
Real estate deeds, marriage licenses, and orphan court actions listed for the week ending May 13 1903. Transfers include Catharine Hawker to Margaret A Paye and others. mortgages, parcels, and lot sales in Frederick County and Brunswick. Marriage licenses issued and guardianships and probate matters noted. Eastern Star event planned at Tolchester Beach on June 4.
Poolesville town commissioners in Montgomery County choose Bilas Price as mayor and Dr K T Gott as secretary. The report notes the town’s finances as in good condition.
Writ of mort facias issued at suit of William J Ayres against Liberty Copper Mining and Milling Company for 1400. Sheriff Levyed mill, boiler house and machinery three miles east of Woodboro. Ayres formerly manager, now seeks settlement. sale may be avoided. Also local construction and society notices from city page.
News of church events records Whit Monday June 1 for All Sainte Episcopsi Sunday school and May 21 for the Evangelical Reformed Recension day festival. A reception for the infant department is planned in the church basement tomorrow evening. Eastern Milling and Exports quotes corn at 2.50 per barrel shelled 45 cents per bushel wheat at 75 17 steamer 73 cents per bushel and hay 15 to 20 per ton. Subscription school taught by public school teachers closed yesterday while high schools extend into next month.
A fragmented listing notes seafood items such as soft crabs and blue fish, plus a variety of building materials and items for sale. It mentions The Novitiate and The Covitiate with half price material, along with Hay, sanitary fixtures, and a Ladies' Aid ice cream festival planned for June in Court Street rooms.
The document lists capital stock paid in and undivided profits alongside various liabilities. It records due to state banks and trust companies, reserves, and dividends unpaid. Entries include amounts such as 200,000.00 for capital and 9,524.40 in expenses.
Local mentions advertise the Frederick Dramatic Association production Borderland at City Opera House on Thursday May 21 with Poppler prices. The Novitiate features, a mix of food deals, window frames, roofing, and building materials. Also noted are The Japanese Girl performances, a fire safety sale, and an optical clinic by Dr. Highbarger.
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