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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1904
Page
7
A fragmented list recalls notable deaths and events dated November 29. Mentions include French royalty and clerics, abolitionists, historians, and political figures from various regions, with incomplete names and identifiers. The text references France, Austria Bohemia and broader historical figures without clear context.
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page issue with broad news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and offers strong advertising advantages with deadlines for new and changed ads.
A survey of beliefs about horseshoes as luck charms across cultures. Tales link horseshoes to Islam crescent symbols, Chinese doorway protection, Irish origin myth from Wicklow, and English anti witch folklore. Market quotes and local notices follow.
At a special meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Frederick city officials employed Milton G. Urner to aid city attorney Charles P. Lavy in pursuing a civil suit against a member of the Frederick bar for a license fee of ten dollars to practice law in the city. The board went into executive session after denials of prior statements and discussions on habeas corpus. the target lawyer was decided but unnamed. The license ordinance imposes fines and possible jail up to thirty days for violations.
The Y M C A membership contest continues for seven more days after twelve new members joined yesterday. Greens remain seven ahead as both sides kept equal points. A wind up is planned for December 8 or 9 with committees named for program refreshments attendance and finances.
Frederick College and Frederick County teams prepare for their first public game in Middletown tonight. The evenly matched squads aim for a close contest with listed players and officials. Separately, Prof. John T. White resigns as county examiner for health reasons. James I. Witz Simmons wills his estate to his wife Sophia for life with remainder to children. she is named sole executrix.
Mr Chas Smith driving with his father on the Point of Rocks road reported a fine specimen of monkey faced owl. The owl measured 1 feet from tip to tip of wings and was caught on Sunday last, shown at The News Orries in the morning.
King David Lodge No. 50 Oia Fellows to hold annual banquet at Marsh's restaurant Court atraat this evening at 9 o'clock.
Fraulein Frieda Siemens, German pianist, performed a memory program at the Woman's College to a receptive audience. Her Bach, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Wagner selections drew sustained applause, with critics praising her precision and stage presence.
Officials from the District of Columbia Health Department and the United States Geological Survey will jointly investigate potential contamination of Potomac River waters. Prof M O Leighton will lead field work with lab oversight by Surgeon General Wyman and the Marine Hospital Service. Samples will be collected from Cumberland to the falls and wood pulp mill shavings tested in fish traps. Work to start immediately.
The Missouri Girl presents a plain, engaging home story by Fred Raymond set in Missouri’s Ozark region. A true tale of simple folk, with natural dialogue and ample stage scenery, it plays at the City Opera House next Saturday night.
Prominent Mississippi lecturer Luther Manship plans a Frederict appearance next Thursday night. He is hailed as a top American platform entertainer and a rapid-seat sale is expected at McCardenl's. Country patrons may phone or write to reserve seats, with limited capacity at the Opera House.
Frederick height survey completed by County Surveyor Rafua A Rager with assistant Robert E Lee Kolb uses magnetic monument in Court Park as benchmark. The mark near southeast Court Park is 297879 feet above sea level and will govern all future Rager work.
William Eyler oldest son of Mr and Mrs Epraim Kyle sustained a bad injury to his right arm when it was caught in hosiery machinery while at work. Dr Franklin B Smith treated him.
The Johne Hopking University Glee Club of Baltimore makes inquiries about a December 26 concert in the city. The group seeks details on venue and arrangements for a performance.
Washington county grand jury reports alleged conspiracy between veterinarians and cattle dealers to cheat farmers. Dealers supposedly spread tuberculosis fears to depress cattle prices and ship cattle to city markets, though lack of evidence prevented indictments.
Thomas Gorsuch of Woolerya district Carroll county died at 9 o clock Sunday night of cancer of the face at his home in Gamber in his 83rd year He was a native of Carroll county a retired farmer and a member of the Methodist Holocopal church He leaves six children Dr Silas N Goresuch Benjamin Franklin Gorauch George T Gorauch Edwin Webster Gorauch Mrs Mary O Shipley and Miss Ancle Gorauch Two brothers survive him Pauthesas A Gorauch of Wratminster and George W Gorauch Annie Mary Adams widow of John F Adams died at 81 years 1 month and 5 days from paralysls at her home in Hmmiteburg Funeral services were at Ss Josephs Catholic Church November 21 with interment in the church cemetery Sarah Zimmerman age 4 daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Zimmerman of Kew Market died Sunday of membranous croup Funeral held at 2 pm from the parental home Rev George Hill conducted interment in the Methodist cemetery at New Market.
William H Welty of Emmitsburg district married Miss Wettle Plorenos Glem at the bride’s Rocky Ridge home on November 23. Rev Charles Hainwald of Emmitsburg officiated. The ceremony appears in a local marriage notice alongside other engagements.
November nears its end as people bustle for Christmas. A humorous note ponders holiday digestion after Thanksgiving. A cartoonish exchange shows Farmer Corntessel’s son being ambitious yet doing nothing notable.
Discussion grows among prominent Democrats about calling an extra session of the Legislature to untangle Maryland politics. The possible focus includes the disfranchising amendment and election laws. Governor Warfield may be approached within days, with cost and feasibility as key uncertainties.
Dr. Noah E Kefanver of near Middletown had a rifle bullet removed from his left ankle last week. The ball entered his knee during a hunting accident fourteen years ago and traveled to the ankle without causing trouble until now.
Public and high schools in the county will close Friday December 28 for Christmas holidays and reopen January 2 1905. The delay follows a petition by the school board as many teachers and students will be away for the New Year while reopening on January 2.
The funeral occurred this morning at the B. and Ohio station with the 10 55 o clock arrival. Rev. Dr. E R Eschbach led the graveside service at Mt Olivet cemetery. C Oaxiy was the funeral director.
A damaged OCR extract outlines resources and liabilities of a national bank. It lists reserves including lawful money and U.S. bonds, due from banks and approved reserve agents, cash items and notes of other banks, and legal tender. Liabilities show paid-in capital, surplus, undivided profits, and amounts due to other banks and trust companies with unpaid dividends and certified checks.
News from the state reports a fatality near Hancock involving railroad laborers. Other items note the death of former Wicomico county official Gordy, and 75 year old Jannigan in Washington county. A stable fire at Hagerstown owned by Myers and Hoover is reported along with a deed of trust by Chestnut Hill merchant Rigdon. The Bowman will case narrows to Mrs Leslie Bowman as lawful wife. Railroad bids loom for Chesapeake and Ohio canal, to open in Annapolis Thursday. Dr Edward Daweson of Forest Park is a four charge felonious assault fugitive. Edward Watts trial for his wife’s murder set for Towson court with move to Howard county circuit court. Trotley schedule fixes noted as railroad talks proceed in Hagerstown and Frederick-Middletown firms. meeting adjourned to press.
Mountain City Lodge No 29 K P calls members to City Opera House Thursday evening for a benefit for the Uniform Bank. Joshua W Gaver O D Q O A Lanpis K of BR and 8 urge attendance. A 15 South Market barber shop window doll will be chased off at 10 cents a chance. Dr J Q Hendrix to occupy new offices 59 East Second Street after November 1 1904. Mrs H R Besant seeks boarders at 60 East Church Street with a front room and table board.
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