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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1903

Page

5

In History Nov 21 1898 to 1899 Deaths and a Peace Pact

Key historical notes list notable deaths from 1898 to 1899 including Chom iy Greatham Felish, Sir John Liowhins, Lord Lavon, Ada Pruids Adams, Whete Jenmint Melan Rusk, Cahert Vaux, and Garrst A Hobart. Also mentions American peace commissioners announcing a treaty of Easton involving payment of 29 million dollars to Spain regarding the Philippine archipelago.

Chom Iy Garrst Hobart United States Paterson, N. J

Meeting Beats Tailoring and Gaslight Salesroom Night

A local meeting outlines Christmas bargains at City Hotel and later events at the Knights of Pythias lodge. Attendees include O. A. Landis, J. H. Bennett, and Harry Fromke with references to local merchants and society groups. Subscribers urged to report irregularities in paper delivery.

City Hotel N.R D. Mantz City Hotel Grill Knights of Fythias Bes Swenatein & Wertheimer B. Ebert & Sons Hull & Reich E. Cline K. Gilbert

27 Men Burned to Death in Railroad Fire

Special dispatch reports a deadly blaze on the Pennsylvania Railroad between Jilly and Portage at Lusy Pennsylvania killing twenty seven men. The victims were railroad libelars, most of them Italians.

Lusy Pennsylvania Jilly Portage

Gompers Re-Elected AFL President in Landslide Win

Boston November 21 Samuel Gompers was today re elected president of the American Federation of Labor by a large plurality.

Boston Mass R Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor

Purely Personal Notes on Visitors and Local Winners

PURELY PERSONAL. emant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Go. Mies Valle Rameborz visits relatives in Washington DC. Mr and Mrs B F Burg of East Third street depart for Philadelphia New York and Boston. Mrs Harry Hoff of this city goes to Littlestown PA to reside with sister Mrs W Rittase. St Johns Fair winners listed for several contests with names including Beasie Riddisemoser Eckstein Raphel Staub and McSherry among others.

Mies Valle Rameborz Washington, D.C B. F. Burg East Third Street Philadelphia New York Boston Harry Hoff Littlestown W. ¥. Rittase St. John’s Fair St. John’s Catholic Fair Sofa Suahion Misa Beasie Riddisemoser KE. A Baughmen the Hontsman Emily Landater Mabel Kidgate Roapnstock Heredia L. V. Eckstein Father Kane F. V. Staub Madonna P. ©. Long Jeannette Raphel 5.C. McSherry Rocker Kate Burok Wim. Labberz Misa Jeannette Rap Mamieahs Edward Bahn West South Street James Robinson East Third T. T. Gersperger Court Street

Lawes Grip: Two Men Charged With Larceny

William Jones and George Washington, described as colored tramps, were arrested by Officer Jones for larceny of coins from Joan Winpigler at M. J. Groove's lime kilns. They were found wearing the coins and sent to jail to await grand jury action for February term. Also notes updates on local ill health.

Wm. Jones George Washington Jones Joan Winpigler M. J. Groove

X ray reveals finger dislocation after Frederick fall

Mr Isaac Zimmerman of the Manor injured his right hand in Frederick. An X ray by Dr Harvey F Getzendannstr showed a dislocated little finger and the fracture reduced. Sale of a Farm reports auctioneer Charles Fouts selling 185 acres to John W Strawsverger for 3725 per acre to Edwie H Sharatts.

Isaac Zimmerman Strees Frederick Harvey F. Getzendannstr Getrscdanner Charles &. Fouts Edwie H. Sharatts John W. Strawsverger

Life of John C. Hardt Ends at 76 in City

John C. Hardt, lifelong resident and prominent citizen, died yesterday at about 4 PM at his East Church Street home aged 76 of general debility. A carpenter by early trade, since 1860 he led the lumber firm Hardt & Keefer on East Patrick Street, earning a reputation for integrity while dedicating time to public and philanthropic causes. He served as city alderman and for several terms on the Board of Charities. The obituary highlights his upright, public spirited life and varied contributions.

John C. Hardt East Churoh Hards Hardt & Keefer East Patrick Street Board of Charities

Longtime Frederick civic leader Mr Hardt dies at 77

Mr Hardt, longtime treasurer of the Independent Hose Company and an active member of the Key Monument Association, Frederick County Building Association and Evangelical Lutheran church, passed away after a life of public service. He directed Louis Orphan Asylum and fought for Frederick’s war claim in Congress, wiring lawmakers for support. Survived by children J J Cromwell, William M Hardt, Charles B Hardt, and Eliza J Hardt. Funeral services are set for Monday at 3 PM at his home.

Independent Hose Company Key Monument Association Fredericktown Savings Institution Frederick County Building Association Hardt Evangelical Lutheran Church Church Council Young Men's Bible Society Frederick County Congress Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias Independent Order of Hed Men Sarah J. McCulley J. J. Cromwell Washington, D.C National Bank William M. Hardt Charles BR. Hardt Philadelphia Wiss Eliza J. Hardt Frederick

Death of Mr John G Hardt Honored by Hose Company

At a special meeting of the Independent Hose Company the death of John G Hardt treasurer for over fifty years was announced. Judge James McSherry presided and a committee including Capt Saunders D H Kolb W A Simmons and Joseph F Eisenhauer was named to draft resolutions. The drill association uniformed desociation and drum band were asked to attend the general.

Bardt Independant Hose Company John GO. Hardt Hardt James McSherry Capt. Saunders D. H. Kolb Eegineer W. A. Simmons Joseph F

Funeral for Mrs Ann Crommitt Held at Home

The funeral for Mrs. Ann M. Crommitt was conducted yesterday at 9 30 AM from her son's East Patrick Street home. Elder A BigAct officiated with ballboards by Nusbeam McDsonell Fogle Maxwell. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill cemetery in Monrovia, funeral director F Schroeder.

Ann M. Crommitt Albert Crommitt East Patrick Street Ths House Elder Lesserey Coder Carney Sam Nusbeam Milton McDsonell William Fogle Henry Maxwell Pisssant Hill Cemetery Monrovia F. Schroeder Fensral

Pardon Application Filed for Robert Phillips Convicted 1901

The governor was asked to pardon Robert Phillips, jailed since 1901 for latosy and sent to Maryland penitentiary for six years by Frederick County circuit court. The pardon decision will be made Monday. Henry A. PP. was replaced by Albert M. Patterson from Emmitsburg as juror this morning by Judge John Motter.

Smith Robert Phillips Frederick County Latosny Maryland Henry A. PP Amable Albert M. Patterson Emmits- Durg John ©. Motter

Lynch Lodge Anniversary Marks 30 Years Of Masonry

The thirtieth anniversary of Lynch Lodge No. 108 A M and A F marked last night with exercises in the lodge room at the Masonic Temple and a banquet. Speakers included Worshipful Master Jacob Rohrbach ex Judge John A. Lynch and Rev H F Dittmar. The event featured songs, solos, and remarks, with a large gathering and a refined reception. The lodge has grown from about 15 members to 7? (text unclear) and received strong support from members and friends.

Lynch Lodge Masonic Temple Jacob Rohrbach John A. Lynch Wilbur H. Duvall Banqaet Hall H F. Dittmar E. R. Bachbsch Simon, Miller David King Adolphus Fearhake C. B. T. Hendrickson Gav. Edw. Smith Lodge P. E. Long City Hotel Frederick

Ground Broken for Economy Silo Plant in City

Ground was broken today along the Northern Central Railroad between Seventh and Eighth streets for the Economy Silo Manufacturing Company plant. The Delaware corporation lists Douglas H. Hargett as president and P. J. Hargett as general manager. other officers include J. Fenton Thomas, Thomas H. Haller, Emory L. Ocblentz, and B. W. Gilbert. Plant size and employment details were not yet decided.

Economy Silo Company Northern Central Railroad Seventh Eighth Economy Silo Manufacturing Company Philadelphia Lane Delaware Douglas H. Hargett J. Fenton Thomas Thomas H. Haller P. J. Hargett Emory L. Ocblentz W. Gilbert Hargett

Arson Charge Stuns Mount Airy Area

Joseph Smith a 12 year old colored boy was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Carter on arson at Mrr Zacharian Magruder's farm near Fountain Mills. He admitted starting a straw fire to cause a larger blaze. The October 31 fire caused about 150 dollars loss. warrant lists 75 dollars for the arrow stack with other outbuildings. He was committed to jail for a Wednesday hearing. Mount Airy Masonic Hall opening next week includes a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving and attachments of local lodges. Sales noted include D Bittle Boutzaho selling a house and ten acres near Middletown for 2000 dollars to Charles B Holter, and Clayton Summers selling Linden Lawn near Woodbine to T C Thoxnour.

Joseph Smith Carter Mrr Zacharian T. Magruder Fountain Mills Smith Charles VI Mr. Magruder O. H. Eckstein Justice Eckstein Onn Mount Airy Masons of Main Street Heal Estate D. Bittle Boutzaho Middletown Charles B. Holter Clayton H. Summers This County Linden Lawn Woodbine Carroll County T. C. Thoxnour Sir. Summers Hanen

Holiday Novelties Opening and Thanksgiving Sale

Local notice invites the public to the Holiday Novelties opening on November 24 and 25 at 16 3 Market St. The Kindergarten Association holds a Thanksgiving Desert sale in the City Hall gates room on November 25 at 2 30. Oysters and deli items are advertised as the event highlights with Shell Oysters featured as a specialty at Doll's Headquarters.

WN. R Kindergarten Association Wedneesay Biardcon

Religious Services and Schedules Across Local Churches

A detailed list of Sunday services, sermons, and Sunday schools at churches including St John’s Lutheran, Trinity M E, Presbyterian, All Saints Episcopal, German Baptist Brethren, Grace Reformed, Evangelical Reformed, Walkersville, and United Brethren. Highlights include preachers from Strasburg Va, Buckeystown, and Woodsboro, with special Thanksgiving sermons and choir or missionary events noted for December and upcoming Sundays.

Sohleyarilis Mao Heller Strasburg St. John's Lutheran Church Thurmont Trinity M. EB South B. V. Switzer Father Kelle German Baptist Brethren Church BE. A. Bronner P. D. Fahrney Servion Charles Kerr MoCnaslin Libertytown Broadway Methodist Protestants Baltimore Grace Reformed Church E. L. McLean Liberty Clouse W. BE. Wheeler Woodsboro Sod J. BR. Lewis Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Reformed Church E.R. Eschbach Glade Reformed Church Walkereville Son- Gay The Missionary Society D. N. Dittmar David N. Dittmar Home Mission Board Reformad Ohurch Woodeboro Grade Reformed Walkersville Dillwar All Sainte’. Epiacopsal Christian Endeavor

Knights of Pythias funeral notice and lodge meeting

Knights of Pythias members meet at Onetic Halls Mountain City Lodge No 29 Monday afternoon November 234 at 280 oclock to attend funeral of late Brother Past Chancellor John C Hardt. Attest by O A Landis. Full attendance urged. later meeting on November 23 with important business.

Knights of Pythiac Knights of Pythias Mountain City Lodge John C. Hardt Harry BR. Flautt O. O O. A. Landis Ahights Pythise QO. A. Lasnis Impd John Jomn H. Buyx

Local event listings and sales at Market Street shops

A page-wide notices blend a public meeting at 8 oclock Monday night November 23 with fundraising for a children ward at Frederick City Hospital. Also advertised are a lecture by General Fitzhugh Lee on The United States and Cuba at City Opera House November 30, plus gas lighting offers, stove demonstrations, and sales from Main's Drug Store and L E Mullanex featuring furniture, lamps, and carpets.

Fitzhugh Lee United States City Opera House Fitshugh. Lee Chapter U D. C Yeakle's

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