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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1905

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2

Hagerstown Street Board awards paving brick contract

At a Board of Street Commissioners meeting in Hagerstown bids for Antietam street paving were reviewed. Hammond Fire Brick Co of Fairmont West Virginia won the brick contract after tests favored fire clay bricks. Cement bids were split between Oushwa & Sons delivering Giant cement and Steffey & Findlay delivering Atlas cement.

Hagerstown Board of Street Commissioners of Antietam Street Hammond Fire Brick Co Fairmont W. Va W. Mt. Onshwa & Son Hagatetown Mack Brick Clearfield Rarage Fire Brick Co Johnstown Harris Brick Co Zanesville Guise Brick and Stone Co Williamsport Hammond Co Cumberland Hammond Oushwa & Sone Steffay & Windsay Oushwa & Sons Steffey & Findlay Atlas Cement

Woodboro Canning Company Incorporation Filed

Woodboro Canning Company of Woodsboro filed articles of incorporation in the circuit court. The company will conduct a general canning and packing business with a $20,000 capital stock, 200 shares of $100 each, and forty years. Directors will act as the initial board and hold the first annual election on the first Monday in June.

Wm. H. Vutshall Anderson W. Etzler James M.smith C. Sharretts George W. Huffman Charles W. Dorons N. Addison Engler Issacl Hanney Daniel P. Zimmerman Woodaboro Canning Company Woodsboro Woodaboro

Burkittaville Beats Middletown and Woodaboro 3–1

On Saturday May 13 Burkittaville won 3 to 1 against a combined Middletown and Woodaboro squad. Middletown batteries were Wise LeGore Wise, Burkittaville batteries Hightman Hightman. Other notes mention Frederick versus Branswick at Athletic Park Friday at 3 30 pm and Canary Birds beating Pineapples 100 with batteries I Waltera B Derr versus F Yinger R Brachey H Brust. A Canary Birds vs South Street game is set for Saturday May 30 at 8 pm.

Burkittaville Middletown Woodaboro Wise LeGore Hightman Frederick Branswick Athletic Park Canary Birds Pineapples Canarys I. Waltera B Derr F. Yinger R. Brachey H. Brust Canary Birda South Street

Personal notes on visits and legal filings in St Louis area

Savant Paragrapha lists Ralph Radcliff visiting his parental home on East Boscond street in St Louis. Mrs Kreppa and daughter Gelen visit Miss Camille Menette in Weverton and plan to return Friday. William Coney's will is filed for probate naming Elizabeth E. Coney sole executrix, and Maggie Baker seeks divorce from Wilma Baker through attorney Frank L. Stoner.

William Coney Orphanae’ Court Elizabeth E. Coney Maggie Baker Frank L. Stoner Oircuit Court Wilm Baker

Plan to Consolidate Frederick Hospitals Draws Medical Support

A physician drafted proposition proposes a three member board to consolidate Frederick City Hospital and Emergency Hospital. The board would manage finances staff and which hospital closes. Action awaiting hospital managers and medical board approval amid calls for a single Frederick hospital.

Frederick Frederick Oisy Hospital Frederick County Frederick City Hospital Union Hospital Shell Per

Surveyors map Blue Ridge tunnel route for Wabash line

Survey corps work near Blue Ridge Summit advances a planned tunnel for the Wabash Railroad to ease grades for freight and passenger trains. The route runs from near Smithsburg toward Reuterville through Germantown Gap, under Monterey Inn and Buena Vista Springs Hotel as tests finalize. Contractors formerly bidding on the Big Pool to Cumberland link may bid on the tunnel project, with digging expected after connections are completed.

Blue Ridge Mountains Wabash Railroad Blue Ridge Summit Smithsburg Reuterville Germantown Gap Monterey Inn Prograss Buena ‘Viste Springs Big Pool Gumberland

Smallpox in Hagerstown Easing Says Local Paper

The Herald notes the Frederick News agrees with the mayor on no new cases in 48 hours and a likely end to the outbreak by June if no new cases arise. Quarantine lifted on several houses, while firemen prepare for the Hagerstown meet with many companies coming on a special B&O train and drum corps.

Hagerstown Tar News Frederick News Peruana Hageratown Cumberland Department

Union Hospital Association of Frederick County Incorporation Filed

George M. Sewell and others filed articles for The Union Hospital Association of Frederick County to establish a benevolent hospital in Frederick city. Officers include Sewell president Davis vice president Holland secretary Wilson assistant secretary Jones treasurer. a 40 year charter and a board of trustees named. The group negotiating to purchase a dwelling on Went All Saints Street to convert into a hospital.

George M. Sewell Annie M. Davis Frank E. Bolland Condrol Frederick City Traatess Offiosrs A. G. Bourne John F. Wagoner Nicholsa N. Gi Way Anthony King Thomas ©. Carroll Amanda E. Prabee Sears Joesph W. Gaver Went All Saints’ Street

Real Estate Transfers and Court Notices Week May 17 1905

Listings show property deeds mortgage transfers and marriage licenses processed by the Circuit and Orphans Courts for the week ended May 17 1905. Records include deeds in county and city parcels across multiple owners and amounts plus numerous estate administrations inventories and accounts with notices to creditors.

Circuit and Orphans Courts Circuit Sid Orphans’ Courts Roy V. Hauver the Valley Savings Bank of Middletown Myron A. Tappan Margaret E. F. Dixon Frederick Montgomery Joshua A. DI Singleton T. Seni John ¥. Pefinberger St. Paul's Evangelion Lutheran Pharah Biversville Frederick County Morris A. Birsly Daniel T. Roddy John W. Moss J. Harry Miller Herman L. Routzaho Charles E. [Tert Casper E. Oline Ella V. Mobberly Alles K. Jones Loulas Richardson Freck Brightwell Lucinda Phlee William 0. Baker Rebecca Sweadner David Joel E Winifred T. Sweadner Libertytown Edward Eichenberger Frank L. Stoner Ida M. Copeland James L. Dixon Margaret E. Snoots Brunswick J. Alger Heard Nellie B. Gaver J. Richard Phillips Alice J. Kidwiller Oephans Ada 8 William &. Mercer Laura Hood Sashalia Condon Zachariah Condon Carey E. Hammond Chailes O. Hammond Thurman Lindsay Susan R. Brown Francis L. Brown Annis Rmercier Clarence M Phleeger Frederick K. Phleeger

Entertaining School Event At New Market Hall

Teachers and scholars organized a successful evening of entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall in New Market on Friday May 12. Proceeds were earmarked for a school library. The program featured instrumental solos vocal selections readings and a student chorus.

Odd Fellows’ Hall New Market Margaret Hopkins Pionto Miases Burgess Ender Eader Helen Ridgely Flora Smith Mary Sohee Misa Durand W. P. Etchison Nolo Frank Miller Misa Bennletts McDonnell George Washington Henry Ramabargh Paul Jennings Bayard Burgess Edith Jennings Alexander Grayson Victor Craven Dorsey Adams Mrs. Craven Rosie Mount Fannie Jennings Grace Adams Bridget Annie Adams

Local Residents Suffer Ill Health Updates

Mr John Ames Jr of West Second Street is seriously ill at home with tonallitia. Mr Samuel Darrow of South Market Street remains critically ill but shows some improvement. Mina Teresa Fox of the D and D Institute faculty has been very ill but is greatly improved.

Che John Ames West Second Street

Religious Workers Sessions Held at Myersville

The annual Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union meeting opened at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Myersville with speeches by Mrs May Gaylor Mrs G W Baughman Rev J F Kaiser on topics including Temporance The Quiet Hour and Religion In the Home Rev O Bregantes and Rev Charles Steck led later sessions with Linna McGuigan presenting the year report and secretaries reports read Addresses covered Divine Inspiration Missions and For Christian Endeavor The gathering will adjourn this afternoon.

Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Myereville J. P. T. Mathias Thurmonté May Gaylor Middletown Temporanes GQ. W. Baughman Nostowo J. F. Kaiser Graceham O. Bregantes Myeraville Charles F. Steck Masic W. E. Kindley Bucksystown H. H. Hanne Belair O. E. Union Cbrietian Endeavor

JOHN HENDRICKSON RPS MODEL PROMOTIONS AND SALES

Telephons Us 8 May day listing offers lace curtains in beige at 145 198 and 250 per pair Bon Femme at 760 and 248 each new lawn fabrics per yard and 38 inch black voile underpriced fabrics linen skirts black nets dress notes and nets organ dies ribbons and embroideries at varied prices shop features washable shirts and linens plus embroidered shirtwaist patterns and laces in wide assortments with sale emphasis on low prices and ready stock.

Uts Linclean Frederick

Local advertising and travel notices blend with consumer offers

An assorted local page promotes electric fans and motors with daily usage costs and demonstrations. It lists prices from eight fifty to unknown, claims large ceiling fans for office comfort, and urges visits to Freveru's Gas and Electric Co. A Baltimore area rail excursion timetable then advertises special fares and dates for travel to Washington, Baltimore, and other points, with limited return windows and agent contacts.

Asme Freveru's Gas & Enacenic Co J. H. Engiaat Mgr

Westminster Officials Appointed and Confirmed

Westminster officials were appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. The Maryland National Guard encampment at Bolair starts August 7. William George Stichberry, 66, died at his home near Easton. Mrs. William Handy, former Manokin pastor's wife, died at Princess Anne. The Ostroll County Christian Endeavor Union meets May 18 and 19 in Uniontown. Maryland Journal is sold to Baltimore County Democrat and merged. A Mason memorial for Dr Charles H Obr is unveiled in Rose Hill Cemetery Cumberland. Cecil County Democratic Convention nominates Austin L Crothere for State Senate. House of Delegates and county offices nominees named.

Westminster Maryland National Guard Bolair William George Stichberry Easton William ©. Handy Manokin Montgomery County Maryland Journal Towson Baltimore County Masons of Maryland Charles H. Obr Rose Hill Cumberland Cecil County Elkton Austin L. Crothere State Senate House of Delegates

University Extension session reports gains and new officers

The Frederick centre of the University Extension Society met at College Hall with Rev. T. Freeman Dixon presiding. Attendance at Prof. Panya lectures rose, finances cleaned up, officers reelected, and a six member executive committee appointed for next season. Temperance meeting at Libertytown organized a Union with Miss M B Metcnife elected president and Miss M Li Osrter as secretary treasurer.

Frederick University Extension Society College Hall T. Freeman Dixon Panya Treasury Mias M. B. Robinson J. Apple Harry O. Hull Libertytown Roland J. Simpson M.E Church Mary R. Haslup W.O.T.U M. B. Metcnife Misa M. Li. Osrter

Death of James E Walker noted by Frederick bank board

The Clizena National Bank of Frederick reports the death of James E Walker, a longtime director since 1499, with tributes praising his moral character and steady service. A memorial tribute is published for his family and surviving relatives. The Frederick County Historical Society and Frederick Chapter D A R plan events, including Mount Vernon excursion, notices of local sales by Brsant Knorr and Bryant Knorr, and a Frederick Gas and Electric Co sale at 18 South Market Street.

Resolationa Frederick Clizena’ National Bank of James E. Walker O. M. Thomas James EB. Walker Walker Anb J D. Baker

Funeral of Mrs Margaret A Troxell

The funeral of Mrs Margaret A Troxell occurred this morning at her son in law John F Yinger’s residence 511 North Market Street The service was conducted by Reva B D McLean and Ms Hench Pallbearers included Elray Rosskay N O Neighbors J B Sohelil A M Landauer Ezra Honck Sr and George Worman Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery Thomas P Rice was the funeral director

Margaret A. Troxell John F. Yinger North Market Street Reva. B.D. McLean

Monuments and Divorce Notice in Local Cemetery Area

Peter N Hammaker of Thurmont places a Quincy granite sarcophagus for Adam D Birely and a granite monument for John A Miller's wife in Haughs church cemetery near Ladiesburg. Judge Motter grants Mrs Georgia V Nixdorf absolute divorce from Lovie M Nixdorf Jr and returns her maiden name with custody of son Louis E Nixdorf.

Peter N. Hammaker Thurmont Adam D. Birely Haugh’s Church Ladiesburg John A. Miller Miller John O. Motter Georgia V. Nixdorf Lovie M. Nixdorff, Jr Louis “E. Nixdorf

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