Fraud Orders Issued By Post Office Department
The assistant attorney general for the Post Office Department issued fraud orders targeting violators of postal laws. Brooklyn firms Quint Company and Glover Drug Company advertised get rich schemes and free gold watches to lure rural customers into selling medicines. Los Angeles and Philadelphia operators faced bans for selling work from home schemes and deceptive painting card promotions. The postal service forbids these operators from using the mails and will continue action against such schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Quint Company
Brooklyn
New York City
Andlase Ohein
Glover Drug Company
Sinasha
Goodwin & Co
John D. Goodwin
Los Angeles
Gal
New York
Chicago
Belle Wilson & Co
Philadelphia
Water reservoir cleaning completed and renewed supply begun
The larger reservoir of the water works was emptied after ten days of pumping and cleaned thoroughly. Water was filled back at 3 pm yesterday. Mud and refuse were minimal. Brick walls remained in good condition. Cleaning of the smaller reservoir began today for similar treatment and full restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oalty
Personal notes on local residents and travelers
Edward Bowlus returns from Baltimore to West Third Street. Miss Limore Bankard and Miss Katherine Fernno visit Miss Sally Firestone on East Street. Mrs. O. McCarty and Mrs. McCarty of Washington stay with Mrs. P. B. Kunkel on East Patrick Street and have gone to Virginia. Charles Heinlein of Tokyo departed this morning from New York en route to Seattle to sail for Japan on June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bowlus
West Third Street
Baltimore
Limore Bankard
New Windsor
Katherine Fernno
Washington
Sally Firestone
East Street
O. McCarty
Mise McCarty
P. B. Kunkel
East Patrick Street
Virginia
Charles
Heinlein
Tokyo
Japan
New York
Seattle
Devor Paint Company Ad Letter to Dr T Bader
A historical letter from Frederick Maryland speaks directly to Dr T Bader. It offers a bold sales pitch claiming 1000 units, asserts 1150 years of paintmaking history, and promises unmatched honesty and quality. The writer signs as 123 F W Devor & Go and P L Hargett & Co. Researchers note the text reflects promotional rhetoric and early advertising style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. T
Bader
Frederick, Md
Devos
F. W. Devor & Go
P.L. Hargett & Co
Paine
Pythians Banquet Marks Night of Ritual at City Opera House
A Maryland Pythian meeting in the city ended with a late banquet at 3:30 AM in the City Opera House. Past Grand Chancellor Merrill E B Wilson spoke, praising the ladies who organized the event. List of ladies assisting at the tables and serving included many named in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Pythiana
Qcity Opera House
City
Opera Rousa
Mountain Q City Lodge
H Dorsey Etchison
Tonete
Goodell
J Bohmidt
A. L. Pearce
J K. Stringer
Howard
Wm. Schmidt
Eader
Wm. G. Zimmerman
Rice
G. W. Tyson
J. H. Enright
G. W. Heinlein
Wm. Staap
J. G. Hendriz
Joseph W. Gaver
Reno
Harp
O. E. Smith
Everett Harding
John Hernhberger
J. Geistey Keller
Harry Miller
A. E. W. Storm
Gav
Hd. Smith
The
V. Smith
Cbas
Stokes
F. W. Staub
J. W. L. Carty
W. M. Jolliffe
B. Rosenour, Jr
J. M. Goodman
N. B. Kefauver
E. Sheppard
M. Yeakle
G. Neidig
J. Goodall
Report Confirms Spectal Dispute To Tax News
A May 25 dispatch confirms the Ruselan fleet traversed the Balin sang Channel north of Luzon on May 29. An official note from The Newer St. PerenssoG also reports Admiral Birtleff departing today by special train for Vladivostok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masiva
Balinsang Channel
Luzon
I A
Tus
St. Perenssog
Admiral Birtleff
Vladivostok
Chicago Strike Spreads Amid Mayor Calls for Deputies
Special dispatch from Omicaco Ibi on May 25 reports a widening strike in Chicago with the mayor, Ducore, summoning thousands of citizens as special deputies to maintain order and support authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omicaco
Ibi
Ducore
Weaver Seiss Offices Seized by Philadelphia Mayor
May 25 Mayor Weaver forcibly seized offices of the directors of public safety and public works in Philadelphia. The action marks a bold move amid ongoing municipal governance disputes with officials asserting control over city departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pailadelphia
Weaver
Public Antety
Public Works
Firemen Hurt in Celluloid Factory Blast on Broom Street
A May 35 explosion at a Broom Street celluloid factory injured twenty five New York firemen, with no fatalities reported. Fire units battled the blaze and medical crews treated the injured at the scene and nearby hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
New York
Broom Street
Heart Victim Dies After Chloroform Dental Visit
Thomas Haye of Lovettsville Va died in a Frederick dentist’s office from heart failure after sixteen teeth were extracted under chloroform. He came with a friend seeking the procedure and had a physician present to monitor his heart. The coroner deemed the death accidental and the body was sent to Lovettsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Haye
Lavatenville
Frederick
Bays
J. Francois Smith
O. O. Carty
Haya
Lovettsville
Lovettaville
Funeral for John Ames Jr to be held tomorrow morning
Funeral services for Mr. John Ames Jr. proceed at 9 30 from his Weet Second street home with Rev Osborne Ingle officiating. The body will depart on the 10 40 train to Tray NY for interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ames, Jr
Tan News
Rasidancs
Weet Second Street
de. Osborne Ingle
Tray
Death Notice for Miss Sarah Ann Keefer
Miss Sarah Ann Keefer aged 60 died yesterday at Frederick City Hospital from a complication of diseases. She is survived by one brother, Mr John Is. Kaster, 465 West South Street. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from his residence and interment will be in Mt Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sakar Ann Klepee
Sarah Ann Keefer
Frederick City Hospital
Sha Ia
John Is. Kaster
West South Stress
Mt. Olivet Camatery
Tramp Nuisance Spurs Baltimore and Ohio Crackdown
Baltimore and Ohio officers receive orders to curb tramp nuisance as spring crowds on trains rise. Hoboes and local youths ride freight, bold enough to challenge crews. communities along the system face growing train disruptions. Also notes residents moving homes, cottages under roof, and new local developments like a hotel nearing completion and a reservoir project advancing at the Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Edgar McCardell
Braddock Colony
Thomas H. Haller
Morvitz
Kabe
Weet Point
Valley View
Long
Charles F. Goodell
Helly Inn
the Heights
Latheran Pen-Mar Reunion Plans At Gettysburg
Committee from Latheran Pen-Mar met in Gettysburg and set the annual reunion for Thursday July 27 at Pen-Mar with Roosevelt proposed as chief speaker. Senator Dick of Ohio will be invited and a Baltimore chorus will provide music. Committee members include Rey G. W. Enderr York chair Rev Dr G W Miller Baltimore Rev Dr T A Miller Westminster Rev Charles 8 Tromp Martinsburg Rev Hi H Leisenrich Chambersburg Rev George O Henry Shippensburg and W J Gardner Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
T. A. Miller
Westminster
Charles 8. Tromp
Martinaburg
Hi. H. Leisenricg
Chambersburg
George O. Henry
Shippansburg
W. J.gardner
Harrisburg
Fragmented Maryland notices mix deaths and events across counties
Obituaries record Thomas B Benson 85 at his Dsroestown home on May 24 and James DeB Walbach a prominent Charles county figure dying at Bryantown. Eastern Shore farmers face labor gaps as cooks and farmhands flee strawberry fields. Baltimore merchants join Elks to pursue hosting the 1907 national convention. A circus wolf escaped through Eastport before capture. An electrical storm killed four horses on Stephen O Smooth’s Danaston farm and split a cherry tree. Courts in Hagerstown sentenced William D Margret to four years for abducting Olive Teresa Ingram. Visitation Academy notes announce a May procession with two graduates Annie McDermott and Marie Peddicord and the alam association reunion and banquet details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Benson
Hia
Dsroestown
Montgomery County
James Deb. Walbach
Charles County
Bryantown
Eastern Shore
Cooka
Merchanta and Manufacturers’ Association of Baltimore
The
Elks
Baltimore
Eastport
Annapolis
Stephen O. Smooth
Darnastown
Ughtdog
Keedy
Henderson Yafter
Hageratown
William D Margret
Bancook
Olive Teresa Ingram
Hancock
Margret
Miss Ingram
Pittsburg
White Linen And Pique Skirts Open At Local Store
A new line of white washable skirts by Lisen Dock and Pique hits the shelves. Na Miller notes they rival higher priced garments in quality and rapid sales. Frederick Gas & Electric Co. advertises gas ranges from five to eleven dollars with installment terms, at 183 Market Street. Perfection Blue Flame Wireless Oil Stoves also promoted.
Recitals by Elinor Markey and Gring Planned at College Hall
Vocal pupil Elinor Markey under Mr. Beckwith will present a graduating vocal recital tomorrow evening in College Hall with violinist Mr. W W Osburn. On Saturday Miss Gring will give an organ recital assisted by Mr Beckwith a baritone. Both events are free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Elinor Markey
Beckwith
College Hall
W. W. Osburn
Nott Grabill Hymeneal in Lineboro and Clemsonville
James Winfield Nott of Lineboro and Graca Della Grabill of Clemsonville were married on Wednesday May 21 at 9 45 A M at the parsonage of the M E church thin ratty by Rev L A Thirl ald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nott ~ Grabill
James Winfield Nott
Lineboro
Graca Della Grabill
Clemsonville
Local Market Quotations and Auto Trip Notes
The Local Mart lists market quotes from G Waring Tyson for corn and wheat with varying grades and prices per bushel. Dr Franklin B Smith and James E Solt completed a Stanley automobile trip to Gettysburg, leaving Frederick around 2 40 pm and returning about 9 pm, arriving in Gettysburg at 4 25 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Waring Tyson
Franklin B. Smith
James E. Solt
Gettysburg
Frederick Hosts Martinsburg as Baseball Season Opens
The Frederick baseball squad opens the season on Tuesday next May 40 in a marquee clash with Martinsburg W Va, a top state rival that has won all games this season. New uniforms arriving tomorrow will feature grey shirts and pants, black belts and orange striped socks with a grey cap. A practice game against the F A C team is set at Athletic Park tomorrow evening at four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Martinsburg
W. Va
Thas State
Athletic Park
Zion Reformed Church to hold Children’s Day service
Zion Reformed Sunday School and congregation of Charlesville will host the annual Children’s Day on Sunday May 28 at 10 a m marking the first anniversary of the church building dedication. An excellent service is being prepared. The Junior Reel Team will resume practice for races at Hagerstowe in June tonight under Captain D John Markey. Strawberries are plentiful and sold along the streets today at 6 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Reformed
Charlesville
Janior Reel
Hagerstowe
D. John Markey
Boy narrowly escapes serious injury in wagon fall
Thomas Biggs fourteen years old slipped from a delivery wagon in front of Willard's grocery on West Patrick street. The horse struck him as he fell, the wagon wheel passed near his neck, yet he recovered quickly and was able to walk about the next morning. Local eviction: Washington Camp No. 17 P C A held a large meeting last night, electing several members and planning to attend divine service with Reynolds Post G A R next Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Biggs
Niles Abrecht
West Patrick Street
Willard
Wees Patrick Street
Washington Camp
P. C
Sever
Reynold
Poat
Local notices and events in Frederick area crowds
A mix of local notices includes a June 3 1906 date for the Frederick Building Association book for Series No 11 with 25 cents weekly shares and 10 cent entrance, $100 per share at maturity, plus a 4.16 annual loan rate. The item lists officers, a May 30 31 elocution recital at Odd Fellows Opera House, an ice cream and strawberry festival at Adams Town High School, license compliance notices, a 230 pm baseball game at Western Maryland College, and a May 26 WCTU ice cream event, with Dr H G Ravcurr’s practice resuming at 7 North Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Building Association
Davis 100 Percent Paint Endorsed by User in Ad Letter
A reader praising Davis 100 percent Pure Paint reports it covered three conta and two coats were enough, leaving no need for a third. The note, signed Jams L McCray of Blanch NC, cites high coverage and asks dealers or the Davis Company for more details. Local notices include a funeral procession report and a shop slogan about bargains and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Jams L. McCray
Blanch
N. C
Ocean City
N. J
O. B
Davis Company
Baltimore
Planning Mountain Dances at Braddock Heights
A movement seeks to hold a series of five dances at Braddock Heights by Thursday Ootilon Club. The club staged dances last winter in the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Thursday Ootilion Club
Entertainment by Loyal Temperance Legion in Buckeystown
L I L Entertainment and the Loyal Temperance Legion of Buckeystown present an evening event at the Methodist Protestant Church. A contest for a silver medal will be held, providing entertainment and a prize for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. I.L
Loyal Temperance Legion of
Buckeystown
Sallvar
Drowned man in Chesapeake and Ohio canal near Cumberland
Tate Conrad, 21, of Chaneysville Allegany County, drowned last evening in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal five miles below Cumberland. He swam from a broken ferryboat and went under while trying to catch a board. Body recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Conrad
Chaneysville
Finntetone
Allegany County
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Cumberland
Hoe
Kenny Beaton
Cocrad
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Ralph Waklotersen
Boston
Lerson
Flaryard
Mier Too
Reyder
Loum
Eh Te Teeta
Alexander Kelt
Dieters
Rabbi Crnd
Ise
Cadet
Wasningtom
Sa. m
W. L. Moos
Pony Team
Myers
Lidie
McCardell
Patronag
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Pythians
City Opera House
Weaver Seiss Offices
Sanden
Ohio
Braddock Colony Notes
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens
NAT. Bank
Burplus
News OF the
Visitation Academy
Slamrr
Mies Annie M. McDernott
Norristown
Misa Marie Peddlcord
Libertytown
Ohia
Alam
Nena
Mra
Annie 0. Parker
Alias R. Quigley
Florida
Eva D. McCleery
Missouri
Stephanie Raphel
Rome
Italy
Susan Gist Fendall
Plaga
John Hendrickson
Valla
Agason
Neidig & Miller
Na & Miller
Bweidig & Mille
Doga
J. E. Prices & Co
Frederick Gas & E.ec, Co
South Market
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Qoapiter
Monumental City
Louisville
Baltimore & Ohio
Confederate Veterans’ Reunion
Lonieville
R. K
Epworth League
Denver
Col
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio River
Dlaketa
O. W. Basssté
G.P.A. B
L. E, Mullinix
Indian Rag Company
Mullinix
George
Rodock
Axminster
Rodgor
Thos. P. Rice, Rpuomwas P. Rice
North Narket Street
East Fourth Street
Frederick County
Por
Abdawly
Cecil & Gorman
Parvick Bre
A.J. Sichelberger’s
California
Eames
Siyo
Winchester
Hama
Saiga
Kingan‘'a
Lula
A. J. Ekiobelbergesr
N. W. Cor
Bts
Braderick
MD. Ont
Fysvixe Purchased
Barant & Knott
Brohrback
Cama
Drs
Peterman
Franklin Street
Pes. “Refauver
Redurick
C. L. Kefauver
Qor. Church and Market
Sta. Frederick
Citizens’ National Bank, Market
Patrick Btrasta
Madtt DE
WM. C. Boteler, Ee
Basesar
Western Mo
College Va
Dor
Sappington
Qummer Goods
Aelf
Bappington
City Malle
Eerhhuhvf
News OF the Churches
Lidle's
McCarplins
Freederiox County National Bank
Thee
H. Haller
Gov
H. Zimmerman
Pracidant
F. B. Sappington
O. Oarty
J. H. Lamps
H. J. D. Hagan
J.W.L. Oarty
Garry W. Bowora
Sec. & Treas
A.M. Snaodauar
B. A. Relob
Atty
School of Elocution
McDanne
Ofty Opera House
Yeakle’s
Adamatown High School
Jtorice
City Register
Board OF Aldermen
Geo. Edw. Smith
Athletic
Western Maryland College- Maryland School
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
North Market Street
H. G. Ravcurr
Margaret E. Upcraft
Conservatory
Agsio Otharamp
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