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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1901
Page
3
The Weekly News will be a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday. It boasts the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and offers superior advertising opportunities. Copy deadlines are set for Wednesday afternoon for new ads and twelve noon for changes.
Purely personal items from Frederick detail residents in Brunswick Baltimore Gettysburg and Philadelphia visits. Names include Mehrie Moberly May Howles Etta Cramer A D Willard J Roger McSherry Frank McMahon R C Nicodemus Claude McCleery Otho Keller Keller Getzendanner wedding attended by Mr and Mrs W Church family Osburns from near Los Angeles visit Frederick from Philadelphia with W W Osburn and brother Robert Osburn.
The Alpha for November is an entertaining number. The papers of the Sen fore are of functional interest. The Academy received government publications including maps of the Philippine Islands from Mr. Thos HL Ridgate. Capt Jas A Smith of the US Fish Commission presented specimens of fish, sponge and rare shells. Mrs. Smith donated a photo of Newport's Stone Tower. Mr and Mrs O Eaton Cracey donated minerals and shells from California and British America. A visitor was Mr J Edwin Doad, a noted early state historian. Thanksgiving entertainment set for November 37 under local Alumni supervision.
The Maryland Society of New York schedules its annual ladies reception in the Maryland room at Sherry's for December 6. Mrs. W. B. Schley has sent a conditional acceptance due to the Admiral’s rest needs. Ex Senator Arthur P. Gorman and Mrs. Gorman also indicate possible attendance if convenient.
Reynolds Post G A R held a camp fire last night with a department inspector W B Black from Rocky Ridge inspecting the post. Officers were nominated, speeches followed, then refreshments were served.
Snow fell early this morning on South Mountain west of Myereville, covering the ground to a depth that allowed shanters to trank rabbite.
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Heck daughter of Hiram H Heck marries Frederick Bacon Burns of Bangor Maine at Grace Protestant Episcopal church Baltimore in a 1 o'clock ceremony attended by close family. The couple will reside in Washington after a wedding breakfast at the Renner Hotel and a northern trip.
J A Money a young farmer near Lynch's Station Kent county Maryland presents figures proving farm money remains available. On 5.5 acres he sold a fraction over 583 tons of tomatoes averaging more than 11 tons per acre contracted at 6 dollars per ton totaling 85.50 dollars. If sold at 25 cents per basket, revenue would reach 877.60 dollars. He also raised 1800 bushels of wheat about 2500 bushels of corn and kept stock and poultry while using the local creamery.
The Maryland Branch Woman's Auxiliary Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal church meets tomorrow in Baltimore. Morning sessions at Grace church Park avenue and Monument street. a special 2 pm meeting at Hazarer's Hall features Bishop Graves of Shanghai China. Bishop Graven served in China during the Boxer troubles. Miss Anna Beall Loyd represents the China Mission Chapter of All Saints' Church Hill.
On tonight’s road tour at QCity Opera House the musical comedy Peek'n Bad Boy leads the program. A strong specialty lineup features Lillie May White with a soprano voice, the Great Brindamour the king of wizards, and the Madison Brothers with clever glove work.
Henson Smith, the man shot several weeks ago near Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, whose wounds resembled President McKinley’s, has relapsed after hospital discharge and his death is expected.
Holton Wolfe once of this city now with the Washington police force has been summoned to testify in the trial of Mrs. Bonine for the murder of James Ayras.
Tomorrow sale of 22 acres of land at Hansonville. Property now occupied by John Hoffman includes an improved dwelling. Albert 5. Brown, trustee, governs the proceedings.
John O. Bowman a farmer near Oakland died Sunday from typhoid fever. He adhered to Christian Science and refused a physician, ending his life with the illness.
J B E W Hargett reports today’s market quotes for commodities including corn per barrel at 48.75 cents, shelled corn per bushel at 57 cents, No Red wheat at 70 cents, steamer at 64 cents, rejected at 60 cents per bushel, and hay priced at 10 dollars 10\nOS per ton.
Judge James Alfred Pearce approves the Talbot County election officials ballots, ruling they conform to law. He rejects claims illiteracy bars voting, cites Australian ballot aims for independent and informed voting, and finds the Talbot official ballot clear and compliant.
The Clover Leaf Literary Society held a Friday meeting with President G R Flantz presiding. Officers were elected: President G B Flautt Secretary R Hoy Vice President F Harrington Treasurer S Hughes. A program featured recitations readings a decamation and an oration.
The current Lesbian Herald issue covers school news and notable events. On Friday evening Rev. Dr. J Schick of the Reformed Church Washington DC will give a lecture. The Adelphian Society plans a pleasant Saturday evening event and an oriental tea for library benefit on November 26.
After an extensive hunt through China and Japan the Agricultural Department secured specimens of the Chinese beetle that preys on the San Jose scale. C. L. Martin, an agency agent, returns from China with both male and female specimens. The beetle will be propagated at Washington and distributed to fruit growers nationwide.
At yesterday's session the Board of County Commissioners accepted the wooden bridge over Tuscarora Creek built by Charles J. Smith. This morning they accepted the iron bridge over Tuscarora Creek near Adamstown built by the American Bridge Company.
Miss Kate Rameburgh and Jae Z James Gittinger are reported sick. Mrs Baker Johnson, previously ill, shows improvement.
A successful rummage sale occurred Saturday evening and a rummage auction is planned for next Saturday evening. The building is expected to be ready for use in January. The children will present their Thanksgiving offerings next week.
The funeral of Simon Oroniee was held this morning departing from the B. & QO depot at 10 30 o'clock. Rev. Dr. E. S. Todd conducted the services at the grave. The interment occurred at Mt. Olivet cemetery. C. Ostry served as funeral director.
The Frederick County Historical Society has geoured the rooms of the Daughters of the Confederacy for the season and will resume meetings on Thursday evening next.
A bloodhound trail led to J W Jones near Keedysville after John Miller was found dead along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Jones, a B&O employee, was arrested on suspicion of complicity, with a pistol and alibi claims under scrutiny. The detective’s dogs have a noted record, including追 a previous case in Portsmouth.
The cornerstone of the new Winchester Memorial Hospital was laid in Winchester Virginia with Masonic ceremony led by Hiram Lodge No 21 and escorts from Winchester Commandery No 13 Knights Templar. Dr William A Bell received the stone. donors Mrs Lewis H Hyde and Charles B Rouse of New York contributed 5000 dollars each. fifteen thousand dollars has been raised.
Captain James Parker of Perth Amboy testified at the Jersey City Court of Chancery that the recent court of inquiry into Admiral Schley was not a trial and that Judge Advocate Lemly tried to shape evidence against Schley. Parker praised the court’s impartiality and predicted the secretary of the navy would accept its findings without comment.
Abs. Richard Buck, wife of a wealthy McKeesport man, survived a broken neck from a buggy accident on October 16. She rallied after grim early predictions, with surgeons resetting the vertebrae and daily gains in strength. Doctors expect she may walk within a month, cautioning only possible neck stiffness as lasting effect.
The Frederick County Historical Society will hold its first regular meeting of the season at 8 p m on Thursday November 21 in the U D O rooms above Dixons on Went Patrick street. Baker Johnson serves as secretary. Also listed are furniture and fabric notices from Allen G Quynn Co and N B D Mantz at 16 South Market Street. D F Mayans and Wan C Boteler M D advertise eye and medical services. Carpets and wall coverings promoted by L E Mullinix at 25 East Church Street with fashion draping and gown development notes.
Francis Quynn was arrested yesterday by Officers Cronse and Jones on drunken and disorderly charges. Justice Wood convicted him and imposed a $350 fee, with 15 days in jail if unpaid.
Mr. Thomas OC. Dougherty fell about ten feet from a bridge near Adamatown yesterday afternoon. He stepped on a boss plank which broke, causing a back impact against a log. Injuries described as painful but not serious.
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