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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
3
Fragmented OCR recaps a history note listing various names and events. It mentions figures linked to poetry, editors, and composers, plus veterans from battles, with several unclear or garbled identifiers. The passage names individuals and a dated birth year 1784, tied to Utica and other places.
Scientific miscellany reports M Blondlot and Berthelot on N rays that illuminate without heat, refract and affect sparks, plus a theory that gaseous discharges create dense masses explaining Mount Pelee effects and tunnel fires. It notes safety in high voltage water jets, a Birmingham mine model, and dielectric lens experiments for Hermitian wave direction.
Dr M A Birely of Thurmont spent yesterday in Frederick on business Mr and Mrs George J Rosas returned from their wedding trip Miss Florence Stine rested in the city and visited friends in Westminster Misa Bessie Riddemeter of Ms Airy visits the Misses Payne North Market Street Osrl Grave Wright of Baltimore visits his grandmother Mrs Laura C Fout South Market Street Harold Tregallas and son have returned to Grafton W Va Arthur N Wallard and children of Chattanooga Tenn visit his sister Mrs J S Markay East Second Street
Doings large and profitable Economy Silo Manufacturing Company plans moving its Philadelphia plant to Frederick. The firm has operated successfully for years, with many silos sold across southern Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia and West Virginia. Stockholders in the area favor relocation as Frederick lies near a growing market. Company officials expect full plans to be announced next week. A model silo shown at the late fair drew approval.
Obituary notes for Harvey H. Rouzer a Baltimore bar member aged 89 dies at his brother's home in Baltimore. details of family and will be interment in Thurmont. Also reports John N. Hands longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineer dies at Elkridge with pension and service medal. Lenorah Kefauver widow of Jacob Kefauver dies in Hagerstown at 95 with list of survivors. Plus update on Rev Dr Ingie recovering after bladder surgery in Baltimore. St John’s Bazaar ends with prizes awarded to Miss Ridgate and Miss Maullinix. receipts to be released.
John Price claimed a robbery of 15 occurred while he slept in the City Hall Mayor's office on Tuesday night. Frederick observers doubt his account. Mayor Smith said after inquiry the alleged robbery story is false.
The Board of Trustees of the Emergency Hospital announced new appointments including a general staff drawn from the Frederick County Medical Society, a managing staff with listed physicians from Frederick area, an emergency staff with six doctors, and a convulsing staff of eminent men from major state institutions.
The county jail in Washington is denounced as a disgrace by the county grand jury. A 14 year old, James Hyde, was killed trying to board a freight train in Allegany. Carroll Meredith was accidentally shot while hunting in Caroline. Rockville judge fines for isolation of the local option law. W H Doerver faces embezzlement charges in Cumberland. Farmer William Renner dies at 23 in Boontown. Constable Charles Sigler robbed near Smithsburg. Edmund Stabler’s second cruelty trial begins in Westminster. An unknown man died by gas in Baltimore registering as F Bearson of Washington DC. Local illness updates follow for several residents on East Patrick, East Fourth, and nearby streets. Samuel Tillen sustains a leg cut from a tree accident.
The Improved Order of Red Men held a banquet last evening at Marah's cafe with a good turnout of the order. Dr Shipley of Baltimore Great Sacham of Maryland and Mr Corby Rinken of Brunswick Greats Junior Sagamore attended. Several toasts celebrated the order program and future progress.
The laying of the withe brick on South Market street began yesterday but cannot continue this morning due to insufficient sand to carry on the work.
Market notes show corn prices at five dollars per barrel and fifty seven cents per bushel for shelled corn. New corn sells for two dollars per barrel with No 2 red wheat at four dollars per bashal, while rejected items go for fifty five cents per bashel.
Jacob Smith proprietor of the Emmitt House in Emmitsburg has sold the property to A. M. Kelbaugh and H. D. Hostetter for five thousand dollars.
The thirtieth anniversary of Lynch Lodge A F and A M will be celebrated this evening with special exercises in the Masonic Temple followed by refreshments.
Public notice offers cheap publicity space in the Frederick News classifieds ad column. For 25 cents, individuals can announce a situation or request a cook seeking help or services.
Sixth District Congressman George A. Pearre introduced bills in Congress seeking a $200,000 indemnity to Frederick for the tribute paid to General Jubal Early during the raid. He argues the town faced invasion and large bonded indebtedness. Pearre also pushes rural free delivery expansion, 15 day carrier leave, and pension voucher execution reforms to aid veterans.
A mixed local advertisement page notes Main’s Drug Store on North Market Street is open for business. It promotes Shill Oysters, Hershberger’s candy, and a public sale of household goods at 48 Woes Fourth Street on Saturday November 21 1908. Also touts gas lighting offers and lamp stock from F B Sappington 72 North Market Street.
Brief bits report upcoming Christmas openings and entertainments, a Sunday excursion from Washington to the city, and notes on hunting trips with several locals achieving returns. It mentions a prominent man, Thanksgiving, and a quip from Senator Sorghum about speeches and reform.
Mary O. Filler executrix of Charles R. Titlow will sell on East Seventh Street shoemaker's tools come farming implements and household furniture. Captain Walter Saunders auctioneer will sell household furniture for M. Gorris at 45 West Fourth Street. Application for Divorce filed by Etta M. Poole through attorney T. M. Biser against Barry C. Poole.
St Marys Chapter of the Episcopal Guild will hold a sale in All Sainte chapel on Saturday November 21 at 3 pm. Home made cakes biscuits pies and vandils plus useful articles offered. Thanksgiving Turkey 25 Cents at Aershberger's. Excelsior Diary for 1904 at Surry Jorst's. Tonight best lot of Shali Oysters. shell oysters are our specialty. Cream Almonds at Aershberger's.
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