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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1905
Page
4
May 20 dispatch reports an agreement on all points of the teamsters strike except the reinstatement of drivers by seven express companies. The settlement remains pending on driver reinstatement and related actions.
Purely personal notes show Clara Wineberg returning from a visit to Lexington Virginia. Janet Williams and Eleanor Kotver of South Market Street have returned from Atlantic City. Mrs O F Stack left for Springfield to attend the Commander Missionary Convention of the Sacral Synod Lutheran church.
Escory F. Roberta of Easton was arrested in Philadelphia on four charges of bigamy. The cornerstone of the new Methodist Episcopal Church South at Gaithersburg was laid today. Hiuebaugh and Edwards hardware dealers of Oakland made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. A verdict for 9438.68 was returned for the Blue Ridge Hotel Company against the Western Maryland Railroad. The remains of Paul Jones will be permanently deposited at the Naval Academy Annapolis with ceremonies on Friday Stewart Day October 19. William Johnson, 72, retired farmer, died at his home Leihreburg Washington county of dropsy. he was a native of North Carolina and served in the Confederate Army. D. Lindley Sloan, son of Ames M. Sloan, former United States treasurer at Baltimore, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator from Allegany county. Ibert A. Doub is also in the field for reelection.
Mre Charlotte A R Lighter widow of Samuel L H Lighter Middletown died Tuesday night at 3 30 after stroke Sunday morning May 4 referenced from paralysis. She long active in the Reformed church of Middletown, youngest daughter of Jonathan and Ann Robsons Keller of Myersville, raised by grandfather David Keller of Middletown. Husband died Oct 1 1904. Survived by one brother Carlton Keller and two sisters Mrs Jorge W Biaer and Mrs Joshua F Leer of Washington County. Funeral in Reformed church Middletown held yesterday at 10 with Rev John W Pontius officiating. interment Reformed cemetery. Nephews acted as pallbearers: Albert Remeburg Amos Remarg Edward M J Lighter Arby Geller Harvey G Biser Edward Jeeur.
Officer Simpson leads municipal work on house renumbering and sewer line projects. City crews are active with the sewer pipe work, advancing through the system as part of ongoing infrastructure efforts.
A long church notices list Sunday services across many local congregations with times for Catechism, Sunday school, and special sermons. It notes John Knox’s 400th birth anniversary to be observed by Presbyterian churches worldwide with historical details on Knox’s life and reform era.
A Knox biographer describes him as a preacher of the gospel who challenged royalty and nobles, wielding virtual kingly influence and shaping political threads beyond his era. His work, though centuries old, left lasting effects on broader history.
Miss Mabel Irene Sheets of New Oxford Pa gave the last graduating piano recital in College Hall. The program featured Bach Beethoven Liszt Grieg and a dramatic piano violin ensemble with W W Osburs of Frederick. The performance impressed with thoughtful phrasing and technical polish reflecting Miss Sheets and her teacher Miss Upcraft’s influence.
The second annual May fete of the Art School at the Women’s College, led by Miss Bouh, featured a large display of studies and sketches along the south wall. Prizes were awarded for original painting, nature sketches in oil and watercolor, still life, figure life drawing, and flower studies. Honorable mentions went to several students. judges and prize presenter were college faculty and guests. Afternoon refreshments followed as students sketched at Braddock Heights earlier in the day with Miss Dill accompanying.
The Woman's College of Frederick marks its commencement with a week of events starting Friday June 2 at 8 p m with the Adelphian Society anniversary and continuing through June with cantatas sermons art work and performances. Notable guests include W S Carrell Ph D of Washington and Lee University and an 11 p m reception for graduates.
Mrs. John Gardner of Middletown found a gold dollar dated 1850 in her garden, the fifth such coin unearthed on the same ground over 11 years, with earlier finds during prior occupancy by John H. Keplinger. Market quotes list corn at 2.50 per barrel, shelled 50 cents per bushel and wheat prices for various grades.
Washington report says President Roosevelt will appoint ex Senator Louis E. McComas of Maryland to a vacancy on the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia to succeed Judge Martin F. Morris, who may retire. Morris denies plans to retire and demands correction of misinterpreted letters while Moody notes the President conveyed a retirement letter. The post carries a $7,000 annual salary with broad federal jurisdiction and national capital location.
Local merchants advertise discounted fabrics, remnants, silk crepe de chine, voile, mohair and table damask, with special prices and one day only offers. Hardware, gas and electric goods, and electric fans promoted for hot season comfort. Travel deals to Washington, Baltimore, Louisville for Confederate Veterans Reunion details and ticketing.
Seniors of the Woman's College held a farewell banquet at the City Hotel hosted by the Juniors. Toasts honored the Seniors faculty library president and college, with names including Bertha McCall Estelle Kaster Myrtle Garber and Edna McCardell. The two classes list includes Edna McCardell Ethel Whipp Dora Lacrone Mary Faust Ella Gassman and others.
On Theradey May 25 two entertainments will be given with a 2 30 p m and an 8 p m performance. Cakes and candies will be sold as part of the event. A fine literary program will be rendered. Admission is 10 cents.
On June 3 1906 the Frederick Building Association will issue stock for Series No 11 Dues 25 cents a week per share Entrance fee 5 10 cents per share Each share matures at 100 dollars Interest on loans 4 16 per 6100 per year This association offers cheaper home financing Illustrated with a 1000 loan Directors listed and a note from Atlanta on paint Also numerous local ads for concerts cakes bicycles pianos and cafe offerings
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