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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1901
Page
4
A colonial era notice discusses tea and mail rates, subscription terms, and office operations. It notes tariff talk at Washington, rural free delivery issues, and mentions Gorgnan and Waxp in a satirical political roundup referencing the Senate seating, coronation festivities, and naval promotions.
A Poughkeepsie woman faced a $50,000 slander suit after spreading rumors that a public schools superintendent abused pupils. She admitted she was misinformed, and the case ended with a formal statement retracting the serious accusations. The column suggests such actions curb gossip and protect reputations.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a natural commission report addressing decadence in East agriculture. It mentions restraint in detail and hints the Commonwealth’s farmers have long been affected.
In several Maryland towns the rush to rebuild after blazes shows a persistent vulnerability. Editorials warn against rising insurance costs and urge better fire defenses to fund apparatus. Debates reference President Roosevelt and coverage of horses with “dooked” tails as public interest bits amid broader fire protection calls.
A patchwork of quotes and quips from readers and publishers. Fragments from Philadelphia Press Washington Star Boston Post and others mix topics from politics and language to theater and music. The collage asks what et al means and mocks tricks of illusion and showmanship.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports Senator Hanna defending his political role amid concerns that Roosevelt's presidency would weaken his grip on national affairs. He states he will not retire from politics or resign as chairman of the National Committee.
From the New York Tribune and Hartford Courant reports two speeches in Boston argue for larger commercial relations and preserving McKinley’s protective system. The piece notes disagreement on details but stresses the party must pursue practical methods to open markets, with Theodore Roosevelt pledging to continue McKinley’s tariffs and calls for timely advertising campaigns.
The verse explores perseverance and hope amid dark days, urging steady faith that light and joy return. The lines mix old time hymn imagery with reflective questions about loss, love, and renewal, ending on a note of enduring optimism through hardship.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mary Elizabeth Babington of Highland aged 14 years 4 months 8 days after vaccination related illness. Also listed are George William Null of Graceham age 68 paralytic death. Thomas J Measell age 61 at Whisner street residence. Zoe Sergon Leina Gib son of LeGore died of diphtheria aged 5. Funeral details and ministers noted for each.
Peck's Bad Bay comes to the City Opera House on Tuesday night November 19 with Misa Violet Hilson in the title role. Fred Wenzel returns as Pat the persecuted grocer, Lillie May White enchants with beauty and voice, the Madison Brothers perform boxing routines, and the Great Brindamour closes as a top magician.
William Hews, a Black man, sought by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad authorities for misconduct on a passenger train, could not be found at Washington station house. He had been admitted to bail of 25 pounds but jumped bail. Sheriff Troxell and Washington authorities are pursuing him, and he will be notified once located.
An editorial style snippet derides diet fads claiming single foods nourish specific parts and cites regular use of Green's August Flower as a general digestive aid. It promotes Dr. Green's remedies at Mathis Drug Store and references Green's Almanac.
Census figures show about one third of the U S population is of school age five to twenty with 26 110 788 in 1900. Militia age 18 to 44 comprised 10 360 363 males. voting age begins at 21. Illiteracy among males twenty-one and over reaches 2 336 296, with foreign born higher than native. Regional trends show shifting proportions among foreign and colored voters, and total potential electors exceed 21 million nationwide.
The funerals of Miss Ann Hebseca Kamabarg in Middletown Virginia and Thomas S. Duvall near Pearl were conducted by ministers M L Beard Rev Hedges and Rev Ridenour with pallbearers Adams W Smith Daniel B Kepler Josiah Doub William E Smith John Wise Charles W Anders and others. Interment followed at Lutheran cemetery. Harry Eyler hunted killed November 8, funeral held November 11 at Thurmont in United Brethren cemetery. Walter R Donovan crushed to death at Brunswick held yesterday with requiem mass by Father James O Connell and burial at Ss Marys Catholic cemetery Peterayville.
John Francis Smith as executor will sell household furniture tomorrow at a lot on Si Bast Third Street. H S Wisotzkey sold his oyster ice cream and bread business in Woodsboro to George F Nichols and will move to York Pa around December 1. Work on J W LeGore's large house northeast of Woodsboro proceeds with Arthur Etzler plastering and Saylor & Sons painting. Bullets found in a tree near Yellow Springs. chestnut shingle shows ends of two bullets imbedded through centuries, near the heart of the trunk.
William F. Delander, long-time Ta Ene resident of Miami county, Ohio, native of Ellerton area, died Thursday October 31 in Union county while loading logs in a woods near Summerville. A large log crushed him, ending his life swiftly.
George O. Kemp, a recruiting officer, opened a new army office at 25 South Market Street seeking recruits for the Philippines and all branches. Sergeant Kemp will stay in Frederick for a few weeks. In a separate damage suit, Archibald Blovart of Frostburg sued Allegany County Commissioners. the jury returned verdict for the defendants.
A summary of regional items reports four election contests in Prince Georges. A Maryland Retail Typographers Association branch formed at Upper Marlboro. Covington B. Zopp & Son storehouse in Clarkeville Howard county destroyed by fire. The Christian Endeavor State Convention closed in Baltimore with base meeting at Musto Hall. Thomas Hall accidentally shot in Dorchester county. injury not serious. Madeleine Lavinia Gary wed Dr Andrew Henderson Whitridge at Brown Memorial in Baltimore. Howard Telephone and Electric Lighting Company ordered to show cause why bankrupt. Sixth annual Maryland Bankers Association convention adjourned. Mr Q O Homer of Second National Bank elected president. Banquet honors Hon William Barrett Ridgely.
The Almondbury Hand Bell Ringers opened the Randolph Center lecture course at Normal hall with precise, pleasing performances. Eva Bartlett Macey contributed elocution and banjo selections, and Walter Davids impressed as an impersonator. Despite rain keeping some away, the audience praised the program highly and the company’s merit will return at the City Opera House tonight as the Y M C A course’s first attraction.
The Frederick Musical Club was delightfully entertained last night by Mr and Mrs Wm W Osburn at their Went Third Street residence. Also notices include a testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy claiming it cures croup and prevents attacks, with instructions and seller details. An ad for Baim remedy and various sale items from small advertisers are listed.
200 pairs children's and misses black hibbed hoss shoes advertised with discounts. Various prices listed from $1.25 to $2.25, claiming best overstock and fresh daily arrivals. Located at East Fifth Street under seller Harry Baumgardner.
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