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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1903
Page
5
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Mrs Folger McKinney of Baltimore visits relatives in this city. Miss Alice Campbell of West Third Street visits friends in Baltimore. Miss Marion Johnson of Record Street visits relatives and friends in Baltimore. Mr A T Drinkhouse of West Church Street spent yesterday in Baltimore on business. Mrs Robert H Campbell of Baltimore visits her mother Mrs Dall ist Castle. Miss Margarette Grengle of South Market Street returns from a trip to Washington D C. Miss Mamie P Akers and nephew Master Charles E Engelbrecht of Jefferson spent yesterday in this city. Mr Charles W Lough of Philadelphia returns after several days with his parents. Mr 4 Yeskle and Mr George T Cline depart for Chicago on business. Miss Gertrude Kennedy of Baltimore returns after visiting the Misses Ashbaugh. Mr David O Griffin, formerly in the Lowenstein and Wertheimer shoe department, accepts a position with S Kanns Sons and Company in Washington D C.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Evangelical Reformed church for Col Tilghman Thomas Horsperger of Court Street with Rev. Dr. K R Eechbach officiating. Pallbearers named were F Granville Thomas Columbus Knott Arthus Potty Samuel V Doll Henry Williams and George Potts. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. Funeral director W H B Atchison supervised the arrangements. Thanksgiving services are planned for Thursday at 10 15 in the Evangelical Lutheran church with Rev Charles F Steck to preach a suitable sermon. A Catholic service will follow at St Johns Church at 9 am Thursday. Also listed are market quotations for Mountain City Mills and several notices on business changes, Patti hearing, a football cancellation and a local sick report.
The funeral for Mr. John Hardt was held yesterday at 1 pm in the Evangelical Lutheran church, crowded with relatives, neighbors, and officers from local lodges. Rev Dr. Luther Kuhlman presided with prayers by Rev E R Bachbach, yoking a life of public service and affection for children, ending with burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery and a half mast flag at the Key Monument.
The Fredwick team trains heavily for a game against Western Maryland College at Athletic Park on Thanksgiving Day. The lineup includes Dutrow Gray Kennedy Reich Murray Roland Valentine Hagan Motter Leicherz Poole Beats Shaw Darall Bentz Keifer Bentz McCardell Worman and Professor Dean, with signal work and lineup drills led by Franklin-Mercantile alumni and Princeton veteran.
Ismael Cohan and Barry Crawford, both of Philadelphia, were convicted yesterday at Rockville of pocket picking. They targeted Mira Riddiemoser of Frederick and Mr. John Snouifer of Montgomery County at the Baltimore and Ohio depot as visitors waited for trains. Judge Henderson oversaw the trials. one case guilty on agreement, the other contested. Sentences not yet imposed.
A school play by students of the Girls' High School, announced by Tus News yesterday by error, was slated for this afternoon but will be held tomorrow instead.
John W Eyler received a two year penitentiary term for forgery in Westminster. Burglars targeted the Standard Oil office in Hagerstown. Eight freight cars derailed on the Cumberland Valley line near Hagerstown. Thomas T Clines, 60, died in a Ridgely field. Mary Booker stands trial in Cumberland for the murder of her husband Thomas Booker. Biographies claim Bohools Bio phone chief urged higher teacher salaries in Denton. Cornelius Flynn, who robbed and burned Samuel Lyon’s grocery in Hagerstown, got eight years in prison. Rumors say the Wabash plans to parlay Queen Anne’s railroad to build Lewes deep-water terminal.
The obituary notices report Brother Martin Whelan of the Jesuit Community in Washington died after a nervous breakdown following a streetcar accident in Washington. His funeral was held at Holy Trinity church with the remains interred in the university cemetery. Also noted are W. O. Beckenbaugh’s death from cerebral hemorrhage after campaign work in Maryland and the death of Walter W. Massey, killed by a southbound train near Charlottesville. Additional items include the passing of W G Sears and changes in the Baltimore and Ohio train schedules and a local theatre show at the City Opera House.
Local leaders press Hagerstown and Boonsboro railroad interests to run a sixteen mile trolley line from Beaver Creek via Smoketown Black Rock and Catootin Creek toward Myeraville connecting with Middletown and Frederick. They seek right of way and stock subscriptions, pledging strong local support. Senator McComan introduced Frederick war claim legislation in the U S Senate following House action by Colonel Pearre.
Local ads list a Stieff upright piano and other purchases at Hershberger’s with prices and locations in Frederick. Notices call for turkey sales, a Knights of Pythias gathering, a boxing event at Tom Eisenhauer’s Saloon, and a board meeting of the Independent How Company. Obituary notes honor John C. Hardt of the Frederick Building Association with condolences and a resolution.
The paper page includes a bank statement with liabilities and deposits, signatures of cashier W G Zimmerman, and officials. It also lists a flood of ads for Neidig & Miller goods and fabrics, gloves, linens, and dress goods, plus market notices, lectures, and holiday sales with a Thanksgiving focus and local events.
Local notice from Frederick Gas Co. warns against turning off the main gas cock to gas ranges citing burn injuries and gas leaks. Urges leaving valve in place while operating ranges and mentions safety practices. Also includes event notices and local ads for football, suppers, candy, and oyster delivery.
L. E. Mullin offers portiers and table covers in elegant styles and various sizes. View the latest novelties, inspect items, and compare prices at our shop run by L. Z. Mullein.
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