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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1901
Page
5
Mary Jane offers a light weekly column from Middletown and Myeraville noting holidays, social events, church preparations, and local goings on. She mentions weddings, theater acts, a grand rummage for the hospital, Christmas openings, and county clubs while hinting at weather, deliveries, and Thanksgiving plans.
Long drought ends as Edward Juricks, a 66 year old former enslaved man from Hyattstown, Maryland, forecasts rain and clear days ahead based on his unique physical sensations and speech impediment. The Maryland Weather Bureau notes this autumn as the driest in 25 years with substantial crop impacts.
Rev Dr John M Schick spoke at the Woman's College chapel on The Home drawing on the Capitols Civilizaton statue by Greenough showing a settler and an Indian. He argued for sanctity of home amid civilization versus barbarism and praised the lecturers forceful delivery. Slides of Frederick Washington and college life followed as President Apple spoke and plans for a Senior Oriental Tea on Nov 26 were announced to benefit the college library.
An alarm of fire sounded yesterday afternoon between 3 and 4 o clock. Firemen responded quickly and brought out the apparatus, but no damage occurred as the alarm was caused by a burning brush pile.
The 1894 act made Repudiation Day a bank half holiday, but banks continued regular business. Frederick DAR celebrated at Mrs Edward S Eichelberger’s residence Court Square, with school events yesterday and today at Church Street School honoring the Stamp Act repudiation through songs recitations and readings by Beulah Moberly Edas Courtney Elizabeth Bader Emily Hoftmeier and others.
James McKeage, a wealthy farmer from Ranch Town, Pa, has hired a new photographer and sent out an urgent appeal to single women across the United States. After six months of effort, he promises to retire to bachelorhood if no suitable match is found. He seeks a wife with good looks and domestic skills.
McKeage drove two gray horses and a runabout to Antes Fort station to meet a charming Pittsburg girl. The Pittsburg visitor failed to appear as the Oklahoma Territory girl, eager to come, was turned away. McKeage expressed great disappointment as the train departed without the Pittsburg girl.
Ernest Johnson held on a peace warrant after arrest by Officer Simpson. Mamie Dimmy released on $25 bail after a hearing for carrying concealed weapons. R O Crosby released after insufficient evidence on larceny. Emanuel Spiro facing a conspiracy to defraud merchants with $20,000 in goods. hearing before Justice Eckstein. Senators Moses and Rohrbach represented the defense. Worthington for the State. Testimony detailed shipments from Frederick to Baltimore. witness saw no wagon driver. Hearing continued at press time.
Henson Smith, a farm worker at Briggs near Gaithersburg, Montgomery county, died at his Hunting Hill home after being shot by Ernest Norris, a white man. He was treated at Emergency Hospital in Washington for wounds similar to President McKinley’s and had been discharged recently. His intestines were perforated in nine places and a relapse followed from indiscretion in eating.
The funeral for Isaac E Wachter was conducted at his home one mile east of Frederick by Rev Dr Kubiman. Fireball bearers included Everest Harding Harry B Whitter Harvey R Leass Edward Hamilton William Foutz and William B. Rev. The body was moved to New London for interment in the central graveyard. F Schroider served as funeral director.
Sunday services listed for Otterbein chapel Schleysville Walkersville Glade Reformed Grace Reformed U B church Presbyterian M E church South Epworth League Bar kitteville Knoxville German Baptist St Johns Catholic Lutheran Evangelical church Pro moters meeting Bona Mara Association Rev Dr Luther Kuhimar Rev Dr Todd Buckeystown M P church College Endowment day Buckeystown Public Library reopening December 5 Admission free.
A Republican caucus of the newly elected Board of County Commissioners met at Mr Bientlinger's residence this afternoon. It is understood Bientlinger will be president and C O Ausherman secretary. J S Darrow of Adamatown won third prize for his Paris in the French coach horns class at the New York horse show. Also noted illness reports and the incorporation of Cumberland Electric Light and Power Company with $50,000 capital.
Local note promotes Doll’s offerings with a tasting of oysters and Old English Ale. Patrons are invited to express their wishes on dishes and how they should be served tonight at the City Hotel Grill. See the oysters as they should be served, then try and judge for yourself.
Frederick City Hospital Association plans a Thanksgiving program for children at Kemp Hall next Thursday at 3 PM with music recitations and a Rev. Ed Todd address. Children will return envelopes. donations for the children's ward such as bedding clothing and toys are welcome by the ladies committee.
An old style advertisement from L. E. Mullintix urges shoppers to buy carpets that harmonize with their homes. The copy promises newest styles and stock to fit every taste and budget, inviting readers to visit before deciding.
An anxious ad lists lots of fabric and garment items with steep markdowns. Lot numbers cover blankets skirts latine dry goods gloves and cloths plus men’s neckwear and capes. Early spring colors and sizes offered at below market prices to attract buyers.
A plain note describes a store promotion of budget clothing items with low prices. Ladies Union Suits and fleeced garments are offered at 48c to 25c, while boys and misses Union Suits and men’s shirts and drawers are advertised with various discounts. Location stated as one door north City Hall.
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