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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
3
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page paper with news and special features. It boasts Frederick city and county circulation and offers advertising advantages. Copy for new ads due by 5 p m Wednesday. changes by 12 am that day.
PURELY PERSONAL. Pleasant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Go. Mrs. Edward Bowlus, West Third Street, is visiting relatives in Washington. Mrs. Rufus A. McLain, West Patrick Street, has returned from Union Bridge. Mrs. O. Sloan of Hasbrouck Heights, N J, is the guest of Mrs. W. H. B. Etchison, South Market Street. Miss Lottie Pyres of Barnesville visits Miss Lillie Tyson, East Patrick Street. Rev. John McGill of The Pisings, Fauquier County, Va, guests of Miss J. A. Williamson, Court Square. Miss Lucie Staley has returned home to Middletown from visiting a cousin on South Market arrest. Mrs. J. A. Willimenson, Court Square, returns from visiting sister Mrs. W. P. Mason, Rockville, Md. Miss Nettie H. Ritchie, West Church Street, had been visiting Baltimore and Washington, now returned. Miss Carrie Brockley of Hanover and Mr. William Carver of the First National Bank, Hanover, returned home after a visit with the Misses Clingan, East Patrick Street. Master Paul Brown, son of Mr. James A. Brown, has gone to Grafton, W. Va., to visit his aunt Mrs. John Tregelias. After several weeks there, he and his aunt Miss Zacra Getzendanner go to Slnoie to stay on oil fill.
Two craps shooters arrested Sunday faced Justice Smith last night. Both were fined $2, paid, and warned not to play again. repeat offense could bring $20 fines or jail. Bash and Eli Lee were charged with craps and fined, with 10 days jail if unpaid. William Tate arrested for disorderly conduct. $2 fine paid. Engine 1312 on the Baltimore and Ohio completed a fast run from Barnesville to Rockville, 17 miles in 16 minutes, 4 miles with heavy grade, engine chief Wm. H. Cusvey of Bal-Enare steered the train.
Frederick Delegater Philip B Grove J Howard Rice and George Baumgardner of this city members of the board of directors of the Death Association of the Sr 0 D A attended a meeting in Baltimore today. Advertising makes business.
LeGore Electric Power, Manufacturing and Construction plans a dam on the Monocacy near Woodsboro to generate 10 000 horsepower for an electric railway and industrial use. The project envisions a curved dam, a natural basin, and power supplied to Frederick Emmitsburg and connected towns with potential links to Gettysburg. Financing interest has been voiced, with plans under consideration for early development.
W R Conrad 45 and a leading local man died after a swarm swarmed his home. He lingered ten minutes after bee stings caused rapid swelling. His young son was also stung while cutting a limb as bees swarmed nearby. Mrs Boweo, a widow, is his widow. He was cousin to Montana magnate W G Conrad. Social events follow in Annapolis as judges wives entertain.
A severe rain and wind storm hit Charlestown West Virginia yesterday afternoon causing extensive damage. The main street became a river flooding cellars while a barn was unroofed and a pew house brickwork was blown down. A mill roof was torn, rain spoiled grain, and corn fields were washed out requiring replanting.
In a one mile bicycle race at town yesterday Fred Hipler and Charles Robertson of Frederick collided and fell hard. Hipler’s right ear was torn loose and four stitches were needed after being taken by car to a surgeon. Milton Barck finished third in the event.
Retail coal dealers in Hagerstown and Baltimore raise anthracite prices by $1 per ton as strike disruption hits Pennsylvania mines. Officials cite limited local stock, rising shipper costs, and unsettled mine conditions. Philadelphia Reading RR slow to deliver, forcing higher local rates.
Mr. Josiah Fairbank of St Michael died at 71. Allegany liquor dealers formed an association. Dr J Earle funeral in Boston drew large attendance. Fairview Allegany county opened a new Methodist Protestant church. Esther Watherald died in Sandy Spring aged 88. African Union Methodist Protestant Conference appointments at Elkton. Washington county rainstorm welcomed by farmers. Maryland ministers meeting at Ellhcad City. William Golden, 40, of Walfersburg, nearly killed by a falling plank in a sawmill. Republicans won Cumberland mayor and most council seats. Democrats won City Clerk. A pres. entered in Charles F Johnsons suit against Hagerstown for 10000 damages tied to a blast injury. Ella Kershner of Hagerstown died after appendicitis operation at Maryland General Hospital. Montgomery county wheat crop expected under half. stalks stunted but fruit crop promising.
The Old Folks Company led by Mary Jane performed a concert in Feagaville last evening after a village band wagon ride. St Luke's ladies gave a lavish supper for sixteen, with a menu of baked chicken ham deviled eggs and sweet treats. A program in the Opera House entertained the crowd and Mary Jane received a cake from Hon. Wo. H. Harry. The group plans another concert in Thurmont.
The Independent Drum Bash at Braddock Heights drew a large crowd yesterday with dancing from 2 p m to 11 p m. Music was provided by the Frederick Select Orchestra as the Heights opened for summer entertainment.
A detailed society page notes the All Saints rectory wedding of Miss Minnie May Crabs and John L. Falconer with Rev H L McLean officiating. The couple planned to reside in New Market and were joined by family and friends including Rev Osborne Ingle and many local attendees. The piece also announces Roger B Simmons and Jessie Atkins Moore to wed in St Louis on June 25.
Joshua H Keefer dies at 59 after long illness at 2843 Parkwood Avenue Baltimore leaving a daughter and brothers. Funeral held at 4 PM with Gustav Pootter officiating and burial at Western Cemetery. Jane Elizabeth Randolph, 80, died of heart disease on Middle Alley. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM with burial at Greenmount. Elizabeth Osley, 28, died of consumption on Middle Alley. funeral Wednesday at Station Chapel with burial at Greenmount. Local milling report notes grain quotes for corn, wheat, barley and prices per ton.
The county board authorized signatures on petitions for East Church street improvements. Dr Samuel T Hatfner was named county be ship officer and John E B McDovitt became courthouse janitor. District vaccination inspectors were appointed for school children.
Local items announce Saks optical at City Hotel May 26 27 free eye exams and guaranteed perfect fit Episcopal church strawberry festival at Mrs Brown’s East Patrick Street May 22 Grace Reformed strawberry sales and J Gladhill produce specials. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad advertises May 26 excursion to Hagerstown and return 60 cents round trip plus other group tours to Atlantic City Ocean City and Boston with extensive itineraries and low rates through June 1902.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Tourist Department announces limited ticket sales for the Boston tour due to scarce ocean steamship space. Reservations are now being taken. interested travelers should contact Baltimore and Ohio ticket agents promptly. Also notices on eye and ENT practice, hospital treatments, dyeing and cleaning, and new floor coverings.
A surplus of parasols corsets veils and lace collars advertised in vivid terms. Teleptions Wallhe promotes fashionable must haves for young ladies including parasols a corset and glove fittings from R and Thompsons. The ad highlights ready made hemstitch items and new shirt waists urging shoppers to visit Spaulding Bros for fittings.
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