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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1903
Page
3
The Weekly News Promises A Large 12 Page Issue
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday a handsome twelve page issue replete with all the news and many interesting features. It boasts the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county making it an unmatched advertising medium. Copy for new ads due by 5 p m Wednesday and changes by 12 m that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Tr ‘WaarLy News
Brief Bits of Local and General Interest
A page items bonhomie notes for Thanksgiving, weather, and holiday timing. November 26 Thanksgiving day is noted with five Sundays and five wash days, seven weeks to Christmas. Humorous quips about weather, ejection day, street paving, confidence, and a frontier exchange with Meandering Mike close the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Mike
Purely Personal Tidbits From Local Society Notes
PURELY PERSONAL. Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Go, Mr. William Kusamaul, of Baltimore, is spending a few days at his home, this city. Dr. Meredith Smith, of Washington, D. C., who has been visiting her parental home in this city, has returned. Miss Bessye Raeneberger, of Jefferson, who had been spending the past month in York, Pa., visiting her sister, has returned home. Miss Alice Cramer, of East Second street, who spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Fanny Stns, of near Middletown, was returned. Miss Annx Cochran, nieces and nephew, Mary and George Slagle, Miss Neva Bemep and brother, spent Sunday afternoon with the family of Mr. C. Rannesberger, of Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kusamaul
Baltimore
Meredith Smith
Washington, D. C
Bessye Raeneberger
Jefferson
York
Alice Cramer
East Second Street
Fanny Stns
Middletown
Annx Cochran
Niecs
Mary and
George Slagle
Misa Neva Bemp
C. ?. Rannesberger
Local Teachers Institute Meeting In Middle Towns
Four local teachers institute sessions will be held at the public hall in Middle Towns on Saturday November 7 at 2 30 p m Grammar topics include objects in teaching grammar order of subjects in Mother Tongue parsing memory work and the uses of written analysis The program also covers methods for securing oral speech and the relation of good discipline to morals The second subject will be continued at later meetings
Funeral service for Charles W Tall at Asbury Church
The funeral for Charles W Tall, a colored man, was held Sunday at 3 o'clock at Asbury church. Rev F O Carroll officiated with Revs Wagoner and Ise assisting. Pallbearers included Richard Walker Bagane Whiting Grason Larkins William Wanzell Nileon Scott and Charles Walker. Burial followed at Greenmount Cemetery. A T Rioa & Song were funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Tall
Asbury Church
F. O. Carroll
Wagoner
Ise
Richard Walker
Bagane Whiting
Grason Larkins
William Wanzell
Nileon Scott
Charles Walker
Greenmountemetery
A. T. Rioa & Song
Fanors
Election very quiet as heavy vote expected in Frederick
Voters proceeded steadily by early afternoon with small crowds at polls in Frederick and county districts. Reported talk of an alleged plan to identify purchased votes. ballots hard to mark on small shelves. observers note less straight voting this year. County precinct tallies through early afternoon listed for several Nos. general returns promised tonight to Democratic and Republican headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ooo Noon
Work of Death and Obituaries in Local Notice
The obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs. Julia Ann Cole Maria Virginia Lavender Samuel Theodore Wilson Maud Belle Eyler Millard John D Bader and David Butfer with brief biographical details ages family ties residences and funeral arrangements across local places including West Third street Me Olivet cemetery Cashtown Onehtown Mt Pleasant and Broad Run. multiple survivors listed and services announced.
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Samuel Wilson
Samuel Theodore
Littis
Near
Pisasans
W. Gibbs McKenney
MS. Pleasant
A. T. Rice & Sons
Special Services Begin at Grase Reformed Church Dedication Soon
Special services opened at Grase Reformed Church in Middletown preparatory to next Sunday's dedication. Rev John W Pontius preached from Acts 28 15 urging worshippers to value the completed building and strive for greater future service. The service drew a good attendance and featured Rev E L McLean and Rev S B Miller and the choir performed Te Deum Laudamus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grase Reformed Church
John W. Pontius
Reformed Church
Middletown
Miller
E. L. McLean
Stephens
Pontius
St. Paul
Pontius Sermon Praises Middletown Reformed Church Work
The Rev John W Pontius praises the Middletown Reformed Church construction as honoring God and the community and commemorating the dead. Special services continue nightly this week with Rev Alvill Conner of Adamstown preaching tonight. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontius
Alvill Conner
Adamstown
Fire destroys Rocky Ridge warehouse and railroad office
A large warehouse owned by Mrs. Phoebe Biggs at Rocky Ridge and a nearby waiting room building for the Western Maryland Railroad were burned last night. The blaze started around 7:30 PM, destroying about 1,400 bushels of wheat, hay, and rye, and consuming the long platform and railroad truck. Most contents of the offices were saved, with some insurance coverage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ridge
Mra
Phoebe Biggs
Kiebelberger & Barrick
Western Maryland Railroad
Western Maryland
Emmiteburg
Moss
Effenty of
Meaars, Kiehelbarger & Barrick
Aaved
Ingurances
Big Fish Catcher Claims Potomac Bass Record
Washington Star reports a six and a half pound small mouth bass by William Locraft near the Monocacy mouth, aiming for the Game and Fish Protective Association prize for largest Potomac game fish. Major Sylvester previously landed a five and a half pound bass near the same area, with Samuel McBride entering a five and a half pound bass at Point of Rocks as part of a year marked by many large Potomac catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Potomac
Washington Star
William Locrais
Sylvester
Mr. Locraft
Major Sylvester
Monocacy
Game and Fish Protective Association
Samuel McBride
Pension Office
Ite
Frederick to join regional baseball league plan
A movement proposes forming a Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania League with Frederick, Hagerstown, Winchester, Martinsburg, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and Carlisle. Towns may include Oastown. Meetings planned in Hagerstown before January 1. Clubs to hire professional players with salaries of about 500 to 509 dollars and a sinking fund to stabilize teams. Harry E. Allen with Carrol Go. to present at City Opera House in Frederick starting Thursday with Niobe, or the Wife of a King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Hagerstown
Winchester
Martinaburg
W. Va
Chambersburg
Waynesboro
Carlisle
Oastown
Thors
Harry E. Allen
Carrol Go
Harry B. Allen
City Opera House
Mr. Alen
New York
Market Street grading under way amid slow clay removal
Work to grade the Market street section between the bridge and Patrick Street has begun and progresses quickly. Little clay remains on some parts, promising shorter completion times. Local news notes stone cars raised above sewers and earth from a church project. The Mountain City Mill Market reports today list old corn at 3 per barrel, shelled corn 56 cents per bushel, wheat 191 cents per bushel, steamer 70 14 per bushel, rejected 60 cents per bushel, oats 46 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Patrick Strest
Mountain City
November's Indian summer and winter's advance
A compact note on November describing fading leaves and cool winds that unveil bare trees while hinting at Indian summer. It foresees Thanksgiving after elections and reflects on winter’s approach with a somber poem about life, tasks, and winter's hoar frost.
The Lights of Gotham at City Opera House Monday
The City Opera House presents The Lights of Gotham for one night on Monday November 9. Howard Hall wrote the melodrama featuring a strong company including P Conroy Harry H Hamilton Richard Mack John S Giles Helene Reike Geo 5 Robbins Agnes Esme J N DeVacl P P Craft Miss Anna Good law Eddie Koppy and others with new specialties and Macdevilde artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
City Opera House
Howard Hall
Man
P. Conroy
Harry H. Hamilton
Richard Mack
John S. Giles
Helene Reike
Geo. 5. Robbins
Agnes Esme
J. N. DeVacl
P. P. Craft
Anna Goodlaw
Eddie Koppy
Conroy and
Mack
Macdeville
The Old Plantation at City Opera House
A glowing notice praises the drama The Old Plantation for romance excitement love and comedy. A master band provides musical support and scenic effects adorn the production opening tomorrow night at the City Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomortow
Burglary at Hagerstown Home of Free Dealer William McHenry
Burglars struck the residence of William McHenry a free dealer at 225 South Potomac Street Hagerstown formerly of Frederick on Friday evening. A pocketbook containing 3 30 was stolen from the spare bedroom and the room ransacked. Mrs McHearr’s purse with the money was left on the bureau. The thief went through bureau drawers but took nothing else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McHenry
Potomac Street
Hagerstown
Frederick
Unclear financial statement fragment with mixed figures
The text shows a cluttered balance sheet fragment including figures like 191,966 80 and 1,000,000 in deposits and payables. It references bank items such as due to other national banks and trusted agencies, with notes on dividends unpaid and certified checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downs and Diacounta
U.S
Reserve Agguta
U. S. i Ipeneuzer
Elreuton
A Month's Record Deaths in City and County
October's death toll shows 50 in city and county with 17 in the city and 33 in the county. Burials occurred across multiple local cemeteries. interments at Mt. Olivet totaled 18 adults and 9 children, with several relocations noted. Admiral Schley seeks Maryland voting rights, planning to appeal to the legislature to restore franchise and permit registration in any lawful Maryland residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olivet
Bt. John's
Reformed
Middletown
Myersville
Woodsboro
Heagaville
Liberty
Foxville
Emmitsburg
Burkittsville
Thurmont
Haughs
Rocky Hill
Lewistown
Grosantchie
Bartonsville
Larnel Creek
Plesvant Walk
Kemptowne
Woodville
Jefferson
Doubs
Michael
Mt. Olivet Olmentery
City
Comery
Baltimore
New York
Schley Anzions
Washington, D. C
Asys
Maryland
Winfield Scott Bciley
Local Mentions and Oysters Advertised
The notice highlights Doll's and Shell Oysters as specialties with The Raw Bar staying open late. It mentions attractive shell oysters and a tailor Edw James offering custom salt or overcoats, with political mentions of Democrats Republicans and Prohibitionists on West Patrick Street. Tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warmox
James
Patrick Street
Fyanpsoms Large Rugs Featured In New Exhibit
The ad touts large rug selections with varied designs and colors at low prices. It highlights a huge assortment, customer satisfaction, and the store's new exhibit to display the latest arrivals in carpets.
People Store Promises Quality Dry Goods and Bargains
The advertisement for Joan Hendrickson’s People Store boasts reliable dry goods, broadcloths, furs, and clothing for men, women, and children. It touts wool underwear, shirts, neckwear, ladies’ gloves and bags, fur items, coats, stockings, and robes with promotional prices and claims of leading stock and active selling.
Carpet and Linoleums at F. B. Sapington’s store
The ad promotes Rioh Velvet Carpets and English linoleum with guaranteed wear, plus Osrdical Red Decorations and Perfection Oil Heating Stoves. Lamps and parlor lighting are highlighted, with a note of a good carpet season and a fresh arrival of six kinds of carpeting rolls, sold at slightly lower prices to attract buyers.
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Frederick County Telephons
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Frederick County
Parmeiws Exchange
Ae Frederick. County Farmers’ Exchange
Clinton E. Main
Main's
North Market Street
Clinton K. Main
City Hotel Grill
Doll's
Notige
Lucy Faver
W. 2Nd Street
Nornsciz
Porrerx
Sam
W. Patrick
W. Hines
Park Hotel
Capitol Optical Company
614Th Street
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F. Be Sappington
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F. B. Sapfington
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Onavine
Diewama
Bull & Brio
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