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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1901
Page
6
The editorials review voting machines in Buffalo and Cleveland, praising their speed and reliability. They argue machines reduce fraud, prevent mistakes, and show voters their chosen action immediately, forecasting wider adoption across cities to improve election conduct.
Maryland residents support adopting counting machines despite high cost. They favor purchase for an honest counting system and are ready to pay a substantial part of the expense.
A compilation of unsigned editorials and reflections criticizes naval promotions, a trial cost, U.S. public school aims, and crime control via bloodhounds. It argues education should lift all classes, questions the policing by dogs, and imagines social disruption if criminal pursuit were outsourced to beasts.
A collage of brief bygone jests and exchanges from Chicago Post Chicago Tribune Philadelphia Press and Washington Star. Anecdotes pivot on theatre misprints landlord jokes morning papers and political moans, reflecting playful household scenes and satire of era media. Names and places anchor the snippets.
Excerpts from the New York Herald and Washington Star discuss McKinley's diplomacy under Hay and the Roosevelt era potential. They praise international goodwill, peace, and prosperity while noting rising individualism in politics and the decline of strict party lines and caucus control.
Woolroff of Elizabeth New Jersey son of former alderman Halsey crafts a nail wagon christened Columbia. The tall moving contraption, built from scrap and driftwood, draws crowds as he drives it with a yard ladder steering apparatus. His four year old brother Frederick watches nearby as the improvised vehicle powers along rough roads and slows for better traction.
Tillie presents a blue tea set as dollhouse figures prepare for visitors in a whimsical nursery scene. Pierrot Mam aelle Franch Doll and others await guests while dollies stay well behaved for a tea outing. Rose Mitts Powers, in St Nicholas.
Patrons on the rural free delivery route, starting from Tuscarora via Doubs and Point of Rooks I, request the First Assistant Postmaster General to shift the start to Doubs. They claim earlier mail would reach Washington Baltimore or Frederick next day and a six am start from Doubs would speed replies.
The Cecilian Circle at the Academy of the Visitation celebrated its patron saint’s Feast Day with a pleasant evening. A charming danos closed the festivities, Rhodes’ orchestra provided music from 6 to 8, ice and cake were served, and the circle hosts a monthly musicale this afternoon.
Prof Boone staged an exhibition of mind reading hypnotism and sleight of hand last night to an appreciative audience. The show echoed Thursday evening's feats including fading objects from the audience and hidden tricks.
The Girls High School received two large collections of books and maps through Congressman Pearce and Dr Astus Thomas of Frederick. The gifts include topographical maps, scientific works, wartime notes, and reference volumes, enriching the school's resources.
Mr. John O. Hardt trustee will sell the real estate on West South Street at the Court House door Monday morning. The two story frame dwelling and lot are the properties in the case.
Elder John W. Rogers, a Christian evangelist, recalls curing his infant with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy after a violent croup attack. He claims the remedy saves danger and prevents coughing when given at first symptoms, noting it contains no opium and is safe for babies and adults. Foresale by A. L. Pearse.
Mary Secord, a Hagerstown girl, died from arsenic poisoning suffered Thursday. The Washington county grand jury notes the large Sunday liquor business. A barn burn near Cearsoa destroys Samuel L. Fiery farm contents. Court of Appeals hands down several opinions on two major cases. John Habner of Baltimore county likely to be re elected president of the State Senate. About 250 Baltimore and Ohio officials visit Cumberland for forestry lectures. Angora goat farm group elects Offast as president Mitchell as secretary Jones as treasurer. Gist v Gist appeal verdict favors petitioners. Possible contest for the Den ton postmaster job as current salary is $1,000. Marriage of Charles Wilson Grimes and Agnes Regina Hudson at Grace Church Cumberland. Charles Turner, 15, acquitted of assault with intent to murder Benjamin Washington. shooting ruled accidental during hunting near Siigo.
Obituary notices list Elizabeth Poffinberger widow of Lawson Poffinberger who died November 16 at Keedysville aged 67 with husband dead a month earlier and funeral from Reformed church Keedysville. Also memorials for Clifford Austin Shaw Jr and Daniel Biser along with Dr Charles Cookerly and Mrs Borg fallees. Josephine Williamson obituary notes death in Chicago at 58. Local market quotations for J B W Hargett include corn prices per barrel and hay values.
A brisk market note describes eggs at 25 cents a dozen and butter at 20 cents a pound. It lists fall and winter poultry, fruit and vegetable prices, with specific item prices such as turkeys 15 cents per pound and ducks 35 cents each, plus fish and meats and dried fruit. The piece blends weather, mood, and shopping, concluding with a brief line about the scene at the scramble of the market.
The Nov 22 market summary reports minimal weekly changes with slight strength in Seaboard securities and various railroad, street railway, and bank stocks. Notable levels include Seaboard 4s around 86, Ten Year 5s at 1017, Virginia Midland Fifth Series 5s at 11634, and Newport News 5a at 10517. Bonds like Charleston Street Railway 6s at 10717 and Charleston Consolidated Gas & Electric 65s golds at 93g are highlighted with commentary on earnings and value prospects.
Mild weather and a car shortage dominate trade discussions. Reorder demand remains robust for holiday goods, while cotton yields and prices influence southern markets. Three quarters of the year show railways posting $94.7 million gross earnings and $306.4 million net, with stocks and bonds showing mixed strength. Wheat markets reflect record visible supplies and export demand, with mixed regional results and varying futures prices. Washington county indictments target two election supervisors for nonfeasance and a printer for ballot wrongdoing, with bail set at 800 dollars.
A charming portrayal of Uncle Josh Spruceby and neighbors in farm life scenes from Vermont hills. Realistic saw mill, husking bee, country dance, and a strong stage with scenery, effects, and a superb orchestra. The company plays Tuesday night November 26 against City Opera Henge.
Purely personal items report Rev. O W Stinespring returning from Virginia relatives. Mrs Harry Bowers Clarke Place visiting Washington. Dr T B Eader Clarke Place in Washington on business. Prof Msnaries G Beckwith of the Woman's College departs for Washington. Mr and Mrs Harry O Keefer return from their wedding trip and will reside after December 15 at 19 West Third Street.
A line of sale notices lists private stocks at Frederick County National Bank with 100 shares available and several property items. Listings include a no 141 West South Street house for sale and a 10 horse traction engine in fair condition. Also offered are a farm of 22434 acres and various goods at local merchants in Maryland.
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