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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1903
Page
3
The Weekly News announces a twelve page issue due Thursday with extensive features and largest on sale circulation in Frederick city and county. Ad copy for Tam Walkly News is due by 11 pm Wednesday. changes accepted until 1 pm that day.
A miscellany notes thrift on holiday prepping as shops open Christmas displays. Snippets poke fun at social norms and aging while a Bucklin funeral director markets service after misprints. A quip calls advertising folk generous and patient, contrasted with a stubborn tenant stereotype.
Miss May Shipley visits Washington D C for a stay in the capital. Dr W A Long spends the day in Washington and Baltimore on business. Miss Nannie G McCaffrey of New London visits relatives in Frederick for a week. Mr Sisley Doub and Mr Charles Qayn return home after attending beagle trials at Howardsville Virginia.
Airs Stockton once of Chicago and now Orleans resident wed Mr. John Davis of Fountain Mills in Washington last week. The wedding surprised many friends of both.
Karl E. Katz of York Pennsylvania leases the Groff House and takes charge immediately. Cardinal Gibbons orders a diocesan Advent collection for the Catholic University in Baltimore on the first Sunday of Advent November 29. A child in Mire suffers severe stove burn while mother recalls Chamberlain's remedy. Renaon, a resident of Kellar Virginia, markets Pain Balm and Septic Naiment for barns and sprains.
A fragmented report notes a runaway bicycle incident near Franklin Grove ending unexpectedly in a clash with an ads enter the lee of Orver. The piece mentions development when deer yieldings to doctors edies for four seats and Bucklen's.
Senator McComas pushed multiple Civil War relief measures including 1300 for Oldtown M E Church Allegany 500 Boonsboro 810 Middletown German Reformed 300 Boonsboro Odd Fellows 400 and 300 for Boonsboro United Brethren. Also 2660 for George Smith Frederick supplies and 300 for Potty Jackson Frederick for Federals.
Horace Waters died suddenly at his Germantown home aged 80. Heart failure listed as cause. He was a wealthy landholder, farming and dairying, and a former Montgomery County National Bank director and county commissioner. Survived by six Waters children and a widow Bula Keeney.
The funeral of Mrs Angeline Weishaar wife of Joseph Weishaar a prominent farmer near New Market was held November 10 at Marvin chapel Plane No 4 at 2 pm Rev David May officiating pallbearers Brack Jones John Bartholow William Wagoner Charles Mercer Frank Bartholow H Boyer L T Lewis. The funeral of F Buchanan Smith was held at All Saints Episcopal church at 3 pm with Rev George W Thomas officiating. Interment at Olivet cemetery funeral director W H B Etchison.
West Virginia Representative Dovener said the Maryland region near the District line shows topographic features similar to known oil and gas fields. He urged test wells to determine if gas or oil exists, noting possible 3,500 feet wells at about $6,000 each and six wells for conclusive results. He recalled West Virginia’s oil and gas emergence from early salt and gas finds along the Kanawha and Ol Creek areas, spurring vast development and value increases in land and energy ventures.
John Francis Smith, attorney for George E. Hankey, files suit before Justice John Wood against Harry O. Fry, Hankey's tenant, for $100 damages. Hankey alleges Fry is selling hunting privileges on the farm near Mountville, where rabbits are abundant, and Hankey seeks redress after being ordered off the land while attempting to collect charges. The case, arising from a verbal contract claim, will be tried tomorrow.
The document shows assets and liabilities for the Citizens National Bank of Frederick in Maryland for September 6. It lists reserve items, notes, securities, and cash with totals and credits. Key figures include capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and certified checks, with officials J. G. Zimmerman as cashier and Travers Thomas notarizing.
Dick Potts, a Frederick pugilist, jailed on assault charges after a fight with George Flemming amid a local feud. Reddie Linton, charged with disturbing the public peace, also faced Justice Smith for shooting a dog and insulting Mrs. Kemp. A robust entertainment note highlights Walter George's Light Opera Singers at Plymouth Pier with encores and praises. The City Opera House plans a first MOA course entertainment tomorrow night.
News of the State outlines events from Easton to Cambridge including the Talbot County Court opening for the November term, fires destroying a barn at Bachman’s Valley and a Turner home in Somerset, a Cambridge horse stealing conviction, and a Jesup case and teachers convention in Annapolis. Also noted are a planned Westminster hearing, officials moving to Annapolis, and railcar coke train fire losses on the Cumberland Valley Railroad. Seasonal verse and local illness notes close the item.
Work on Market street cement fronting between Patrick street and the bridge began yesterday afternoon but rain halted progress this morning. Cobblestones between the bridge and All Saints street were torn up yesterday afternoon and grading will start when weather permits. Relaying cobblestones at Third street corner also started to achieve a proper grade so water can reach the inlets to the sewer.
Major B. Goldsborough will deliver a public free lecture on the Battle of Monocacy for the Sons of Veterans on Tuesday evening November 24 at six o clock. The G A R and Ladies Aid will attend and the event is open to all who wish to hear.
Final arrangements for the football game between Frederick and Western Maryland College are completed. The game will be played at Athletic Park on Thanksgiving afternoon.
The melodrama Her Marriage Vow comes to the Oily Opera House Monday November 28 for a one night engagement. It promises dramatic interest and a strong vein of comedy with several novel and striking situations. The company and scenery are described as adequate and elaborate.
At the county commissioners meeting, attorney Arthur D. Willard was ordered to notify B and O railroad officials that a watchman must be placed at Lime Kiln crossing due to frequent accidents. The session largely covered general business. Will of John Little filed for probate. wife Philomens Little to receive all household effects and one-third of real estate. remainder to children James Berard Beary John Eben Little and Mrs Susan Wetzel and Mrs Harriet Wetzel. executrix named is Philomens Little.
In a girls temperance society meeting, officers named for three months include President Mamie Hales Vice President Marie Halier Secretary Martha Ackerman Treasurer Marianna Doll organist Mary Loy with Mrs Fearbake as superintendent Meetings set for the second and fourth Fridays at seven o clock. The Mountain City Mills market reports list prices for corn oats and wheat.
Gamers out yesterday found game plentiful. Ingomar Albaugh of this city and companions shot 36 rabbits. E. S. Zimmerman near Frederick killed 13 rabbits. In Middletown Valley Charles Crone killed 23 rabbits and Edward Lanner 23. Mr John Cassin of the Navy Department Washington, formerly of this city, was stricken with apoplexy on his way to his office and is critically ill at his residence on Twenty third street N W Washington.
Woman's Exchange on West Patrick street opens tomorrow from 10 30 to 5 30 with eatables and fancy work. Impd O R M announces a Great Chief of Maryland’s official visit to the Chippawe Tribe No 19 on Thursday the 19th Beaver Moon Council fire to be lit at sunset. attendance urged. Modern Woodmen holds a regular meeting tonight at six. members urged to attend. Local ads for school goods and bootblack services appear, noting Robinson’s Palace and a range of table covers and portieres for sale.
A promotional ad extols a wide store range including garments for ladies and children, waterproof wear, laced fabrics, curtains, and wool batting. It touts value, money back guarantees, and discounts on items like coats, vests, scarves, umbrellas, and tailored suits, emphasizing quality and affordable luxury.
Local retailer Neidig and Miller advertises American made silk, taffeta, and black satin dress goods in varied prices from 60 cents to 2.50 per yard. New wool dress fabrics in colors and black arrive daily, with velvet options for waists or gowns. Glove selections in oak tan outside seams retail at 1 to 2.50.
Clinton E Main promotes Main's Drug Store at 5 North Market Street Clinton Wi offering open for business and telephone connections. Excursion specials advertise trips to Washington and Baltimore from Frederick, with trains at 7 45 am. Advertisements include lighting lamps and Perfection stoves, plus dental office notices and carpet stock details from George S Rodook & Co and others.
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