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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
3
Eye to be updated on upcoming projects and rebuilt cart plan. Property listings and dress materials appear for sale. Readers urged to report any irregularities in paper delivery to The News.
A stream of short notices lists Hanover and nearby residents with travel, visits, and relocations. Miss Tuls Tanes and Miss Laura Getzsudsner resume activities in other towns, families move to East Fourth Street, and several locals plan or begin studies at colleges.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad hosted a Sunday excursion arriving 143 visitors to the city. Collis Sons of Veterans meet at Roscoe C. White's home to arrange a memorial service with the fellowship. Carl Albaugh injured by a steel fragment at Ox Fibre Brush Works, cut near the right eye. A letter from Frederick firm Destairs. Grants, etc. references to Devoe paint savings and a dealer note from W F Nick & Son.
A weekly church round up covers German Baptist, Catholic, Evangelical, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Trinity M E, All Saints Protestant Episcopal, Schleysville, Grace Reformed, and Methodist services. It lists sermon topics, Sunday school times, guest ministers, choir duties, baptisms, memberships, and the fifth anniversary events of the Quentennis Memorial United Brethren church with decorations, programs, and speakers. Strong entities include Rev. P D Fabrosy, KE W Stoner, Rev. Albert Smith, Rev. Isaac M Motter, Pastor Steok, Rev. Wm Hammond Parker, Rev. Thomas Freeman Dixon, Rev. Dr Osborna Segie, Jacques de Molay Commandery Knights Templar, Miss Jessie Goodell, Lebanon Valley College, and W. Washinger.
The church marked anniversaries with sermons and a full concert program led by Rev. J W Biracofe and the Christian Endeavor Society. The Sunday School and Endeavor events raised funds totaling $653 for church debt reduction, with collections plus a $57 Sunday School offering noted. Performances featured numerous soloists, duets, and a full orchestra under Mr D Harp's direction.
A Maryland style roundup reports drownings in Jones Falls and Susquehanna near Carpenter's Ford. Deaths include Melancthon Hooter in Cavetown, Captain Andrew Woodall of Bent County, and William Fields of Pikeville. A Havre de Grace girl, Atstic Bennett, is rescued after kidnapping by tramps. A large bank barn burns near Flintstone. A $50,000 fire hits Criefiald. A sale of town property occupied by Black residents is wiped out. Dr T K Bubbell sues Glen Echo town over sewer and waterworks purchase.
A Saturday Middletown game saw Roosevelt’s Middletown High Senses beat the Rosebuds of Frederick 6 to 4. Umpires were Carroll Peete for Middletown and Walter Ramburg for Frederick. lineups listed for both teams.
Trappe, secretary of the State Immigration Bureau, returned to Baltimore from New York after talks with immigration officials about farm labor needs in Maryland. A $2,000 unused railroad fund held by farmers in nearby states was noted. Trappe said the bureau’s work is well known in New York and the need is great. Maryland farmers send more than 100 letters weekly asking for laborers.
The Frederick post office lists remaining advertised letters as of May 19. Recipients must call for “advertized letters”. if unclaimed within two weeks they go to the dead letter office. Gentlemens List includes D Grawford, Dixmizio, M Fitch, A P Mor rias, Sonia Wilson, Jeremiah Wilson. Ladies List items include Mrs Daisie Denncsa, Mir Grace Fisher, Mary A Har wood, Mrs Sarah Koll.
Ex mayor Aquilla R Yeakle, executor of George T Cline’s estate, plans to visit Richmond Va to discuss selling a farm. The estate spans Florida and Chicago hotels with a Lake County Indiana 9000 acre tract fueling Gary model city plans. About 2000 acres were sold to the Steel Trust. value soars, but total estate value remains undetermined. An unrelated charge: Francis M Oratchler, 20 years old, faces diamond theft from a Washington minister’s home, with jewelry recovered and grand larceny added. A earthquake in pictures exhibit debuts May 23, presenting San Francisco’s disaster and relief scenes with 100+ photographers. In Hagerstown, Ira Buhrman pays a $2 fine for drunkenness after being found on the Western Maryland platform. police escort him to the station.
A historical bank notice lists officers and cashiers including J. D. Baker as president and W. M. Baker as vice president, with S. & T. Duvall as assistant cashier. It also mentions capital surplus figures and names several other directors and signatories in a dense OCR fragment.
A dated advertisement presents ladies white dock belts, separate skirts, and a new fabric line from a fresh maker. Prices listed include 5.00 8.60 7.50 550 and 9.75 with claims of better quality and wider fit. Storepromises Spring colors and cool fabrics plus a broad selection for all ages. Local notices mention events, sales, and a Trinity M. E. church festival with community offerings and an electric fan sale by Frepegtck Gas and Electric Co.
The advertisement touts new large Matting Rugs from L. E. Mullinix in China and Japanese designs. Limited quantities and early viewing urged with a special line in gil and stairs mats at low prices.
Harvey O. Butler, a Brunswick fireman on the B and O Railroad, slipped from the tender and fell about ten feet onto cross ties at Riehl's Mills. He was brought to the city and taken to the Emergency Hospital with back and side injuries. Also reported: Frederick County frogs sold to City Hotel. one frog measured 15 inches and weighed about a pound. Mrs. Mary A. Duvall informed that Charles A. Duvall, residing in Washington, was kicked on the leg by a horse and broken near the ankle. Tyson and Wiestock Market quotes: corn 250 per barrel, oats 51 cents per bushel, wheat No 2 red 623, No 3 8c. steamcar 739 per bushel. damaged 600. barrell 6 gas 20 cents per bushel.
Einled in Ruvaway. Frack Sharratte, about 46, a member of a prominent family in Middleburg district Carroll county, was killed Saturday night when a mule cart ran away. He was thrown from the vehicle while driving to Taney town. He was a son of the late Jacob Sharratts and brother of the late Dr Upton Sharrtte and Luther Sharratts. His body lay at the home of Luther Sharratts and will be buried at Haugh's church tomorrow.
Albert Wisa, colored, was arrested Saturday night by Officers Dieter and King for disturbing the peace. He appeared before Justice Weed and was fined $2, which was paid.
Public notices announce non-bid at De Lashmuté property sale to secure best price. May events include mid summer hat displays at Etchison Building locations in Baltimore and Braddock Heights, excursions to Washington and Baltimore on May 27, plus a school recital at Olney Opera House May 28 29 with admission. A Baltimore eye specialist visits Emergency Hospital May 22 21.
Mrs. Boas Bishop through attorney J F R Hesgy secured a divorce and vinca ile matrimonii from her husband Charles A Bishop. The couple resided near Walkersville. S A Lewis represented Mr Bishop.
The will of the late Georga A. Davilbise of Woodsboro is filed for probate in the Orpasn Court. He leaves all his estate to his wife Mrs. Sarah Margaret Davilbise, naming her sole executrix. Obits note stock farm transfers near Patasville, Hereford cattle averaging 1,857 pounds. Mrs. Howard Kussmann breaks leg from fall at Court Street. Edward T. A. DeLachmun remains paralyzed at home.
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