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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
3
Special dispatch reports that Japanese cruisers Kasaga and Yoshina collided in fog off Port Arthur on May 15. Yoshina sank with 360 crew, only ninety saved. On the same day the battleship Hatuse struck a mine and sank, with 741 aboard. casualties unclear.
Purely personal items report Mr. George M. Gittinger returning from a business tour in Pennsylvania. Mr. George Nixdorf has joined Lowenstein Wertheimer after leaving F. K. Gilbert. R. M. Ritchey of Leavenworth Kansas visits Dr. J. M. Radcliff in East Second Street. Mrs. Clarence Schroeder and children from Grafton West Virginia visit at East Second Street. B Duvall Chambere of Brunswick is named manager of St Johns College Annapolis baseball. Mrs. Matilde Boor visits daughter in Cumberland and returns. Mrs. C O Ausherman in Baltimore for the Taylor-Fretwell wedding. Mrs. J H Markey is moving furniture to Braddock Heights but won’t occupy until Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar E Legg and family, wintering at Miss Kuantfi’s East Patrick Street, move to a new home east of town named Glebe.
Brief items note warmer sunshine required for ripe berries for short cake, cooler weather limited early fly activity, Mr John J White plans Washington DC building work this summer, Independent Hose Company to meet tomorrow at 7 30 pm to arrange June firemen convention in Cumberland, George Johnson about 60, colored, fell at Market and Choroh streets with a gash over eye but no serious injuries.
Master James Waters son of Mr and Mrs O O Waters East Church street fell from a wagon yesterday afternoon in front of The News office. He was carried inside and found to have fallen on a top in his hip pocket causing bruises but no serious injury and he walked home shortly after. Frederick Baseball Club to play Mt St Marys College Saturday replacing cancelled Mt St Marys vs Johns Hopkins game.
A letter from F W Davoe & Co. promotes Devoe paint, arguing buyers save money by using it and noting a Corry Pennsylvania example who switched from mixed paint to Devoe and saved 15 to 20 dollars. The letter emphasizes customer desire, staff helpfulness, and the business of dry goods.
The Mayor and Aldermen met to discuss street repairs and a hospital fence. Engineers Mr Hatton and Mr Fritchey reported sinking on Market and curb problems due to probable water issues. Start of work expected in June with completion by summer, pending weather and material factors.
Mr Frank C Norwood and the Board of Aldermen with T Chalkley Hatton reviewed a proposed addition to Frederick on Norwood s property at West Third street Hatton suggested cutting out the street end and filling in mid section to create a grade preventing gutter water and the city might buy a 10 foot wide right of way to run a street along its own land no final decision was made awaiting Hatton s return to supervise street repairs
James M. Anderson aged 45 died Tuesday night near Winchester Virginia from hydrophobia after being bitten by a dog believed mad ten months earlier and again by another mad dog. On May 1 hydrophobia developed and he endured terrible spasms before death. a well known farmer, he leaves a widow and three children.
On May 17 Mr. Roscoe CO. White was reappointed U. S. Commissioner for Frederick County by Judge Thomas J. Morris of the U. S. District Court Baltimore. He will serve four years and has qualified before Notary Public O. B. Hendrickson as required by law.
A license was issued yesterday in Washington DC for the marriage of Charles H. Lamar and Viola Renneberger, both residents of Tuscarora Maryland.
Maryland Classis adjourned after a session at Thurmont meeting to reconvene in Grace Reformed Church next year. The report lists 65 congregations with 10,951 members. Total benevolent giving $42,817 and congregational funds $81,937. Apportions cover contingents and missions totaling $9,421. Rev. C. S. Slagle elected treasurer. I. M. Matner previously served as treasurer.
The Democratic party carried the primaries in Allegany county while Robb a Republican grows in the county's state attorneyship contest. A lightning strike shattered Emanuel Lane's dwelling in West Denton Osroline county. The Someragt and Wicomico Power Light and Railway Company formed at Princess Anne. In Midland Allegany county Mrs Ide Mary Long killed herself with a shot. The colored butler for Captain J P Roman Cumberland was shot by another negro. Miss Kate Foltz wounded by a stray pistol ball at Smithaburg while dining. Receivers named for Mexico Commercial Company Maryland property. Howard Matthews colored man who murdered Hugh Meavoy at Clarkson Howard county will be hanged at Ellicott City tomorrow.
The Work of Death reports Mrs. William T West died at home in Yarrowaburg Md at about 8 o clock yesterday morning age 48 years 10 months and 9 days She suffered a typhoid relapse about a year and a half ago She was a Church of God member for over 25 years Survived by husband four children Jessie Hazel Clarence and Harry and by brothers and sisters Elmer Arnold Edward Arnold Urner Arnold Lester Arnold Os lvin Arnold Mrs Mary Montzer Mrs Amanda Hoffer Mrs Emms West Elis and Agnie Arnold Funeral held at 2 o'clock in the Dunkerd church Brownsville with Rev A W Philham and Elder E T Yourtees Interment in the church graveyard also notes Ridgely Kemp grandson of Lewis Kemp died in New Mexico funeral arrangements not yet known
Georgiana Price, colored, previously admonished for street activity, faced charges of stealing clothing from Mrs. Hood at No 1 Five-and-a-Half Street. She claimed some items were worn and returned. Bail set at 25, jailed for grand jury hearing. Sheriff Young and Deputy Darner arrested. Earlier, Rash Lee, colored, charged with malicious destruction of property, had charges dismissed after release by Justice Eckstein.
Miss Annie L. Fretwell formerly of this city married Clarence M. Taylor of Snow Hill yesterday at noon at the residence of Mr and Mrs Charles Weber 1827 Holland arrest Baltimore Rev Aloysius Greco. Taylor secretary of Smith Moore Lumber Co Snow Hill with Ez Governor John Walter Smith and State Senator Moore as members. They plan a wedding trip to Atlantic City and will live in Snow Hill. Many presents were given to the couple.
Not a candidate Palmer Tennant of Hagerstown a former House of Delegates member says he will not accept the Democratic nomination for Congress. He clarifies he would not pursue the position despite prior mention.
George M Mull was yesterday granted an absolute divorce from Carrie Mull by Judge John O Mother. Mull was represented by J E R Wood and John Wood.
Charles H. Edmonston, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad engineer, had both legs amputated after the caboose wheel passed over him in the Bronwick yard as he tried to board a passing freight train. The operation was performed at Bronwick railroad hospital by Drs Hedges, Weat and Ransom. Edmonston, 53, native of Patera ville, is reported doing well.
The old Rockwell house site owned by Frank Norwood will be removed to extend West Third Street. The Shriver graveyard and Kemp addition were cleared with permission from the church and Shriver descendants. About seventeen marble stones at Mt Olivet recall Judge Abraham Shriver and family, including Charles B. E. Shriver, a Confederate soldier, and others like Eliza Lydia and Emeline Shriver. The reinterment moved remains from Bentz Street to Mt Olivet near the Roelkey mausoleum.
Belts and corsets offered at 871g0 with gauze lisle hose and trimmed corsets highlighted. Mate's Drug Store at 8 North Market Street promotes open for business with phone connections. HOTEL GRILL features seafood like lobsters blue points crabs frogs clams spring chicken and fresh deviled crabs daily at 5 pm. Woman's Christian Temperance Union opens festival season with an atrawbberry fete tonight and Miss Ritchie hosts a dancing class assembling before season end. Mountain City Mill market quotes list corn oats and red varieties with prices. Montevue Hospital appoints Dr H B Smith as dentist.
Commencement at the Woman's College spans June 5 to 9 with services at Evangelical Reformed church and campus events. Highlights include the Junior Senior luncheon, tennis, sorority anniversaries, a Conservatory recital, student art displays, and a School of Expression concert leading to diplomas. Dr Merrill E Gates delivers the commencement address during the luncheon and reception.
On Friday evening May 20 Miss Edna Mullinix a pupil of Misa Operafs will give her graduating piano recital at 8 30 o clock at the Woman s College. She will be assisted by Mr C B T Hendrickson baritone of the city. Both residents of the city have proven their ability to provide an enjoyable program. All friends are cordially invited to be present.
Local items include Roe shad melt shad bluefish butter fish rock trout soft crabs and creme with phone 816. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a strawberry and ice cream fete on Thursday night May 19 in the W.9. U. room. J Beygasan Forp promotes cigars and tobacco stock at 46 South Market Street. Democratic primaries for delegates and central committee seats set for May 19 at four precincts. Baltimore and Washington excursion May 22 with $1 and $1.25 fares. Blue Flame Wireless Oil Stoves exhibition May 19 20 21 at 73 North Market Street.
The funeral for Isaiah Brown was conducted yesterday at his home 90 West All Saints' street with Rev. T. G. Carroll officiating. Pallbearers were Charles Wilson, Thomas Lyles, John Oarroll, and Charles E. Dorsey. interment followed at Gresumount cemetery. A. T. Rice & Sona directed services. Two hundred forty three voters registered yesterday in the city with totals per precinct 54, 57, 68 and 69. today is the final day for registration.
Tomorrow begins the Feast of Weeks in the Jewish church with regular services next Sunday May 22 in Utioa Charlesville and Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev M Hench. Whitsuntide picnic of Singapore M HR Sunday school at Dr Whitebill's grove near Unionville with Woodasboro band. Zion Reformed church Cherlesville to be dedicated Trinity Sunday May 29 at 10 15 a m with evening services and extra evenings beforehand all invited.
L. E. Mullinix promotes exclusive carpet and wall paper house offerings with a wide selection of carpets rugs and mattings. He touts late novelties and a moving week sale urging early orders as many designs cannot be duplicated and prices are competitive.
Reynolds Post G A B plans a May 28 visit to Middletown for memorial services and grave decoration of Union soldiers in the local cemetery. A special car will transport the party from Frederick, leaving at 12 oclock.
The High School of Myersville hosts a lecture on Martin Luther delivered by Hon. Geo. L. Wellington on Tuesday evening May 24. Middletown orchestra will provide music for the occasion.
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