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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
3
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County notes from New Market record visits of Clarence Etchison Baltimore and William Wood Washington to familiar homes. Mentions health of W. Ogborn, Odd Fellows parade, various visits, schoolings in Alexandria, and church reopening with improved building. Also reports sale of 7 acre Tobery property to Howard S Harris and Mary E Harris for 423 dollars.
A letter from Frederick Maryland recounts Mr Dooley of Lancaster New Hampshire winning a painting job for the Episcopal parsonage. He claimed it would take 20 gallons, but the dealer offered 10 gallons Devoe and eleven gallons sufficed. The note signs F W Driver & Co and P L Barges & Co with a closing car remark.
Hon. Edwin Warfield, Democratic candidate for Maryland governor, spoke at Libertytown about a morning ride through Frederick hills and praised the county crowds. He urged single men to marry, drew laughs about his bachelor fans, and connected with farmers and their families amid a lively tournament with Democrats and a pro- prohibition challenger absent.
Mrs L T Legg of Baltimore has begun a fine colonial style home on her Glen Ellen farm east of town along the Baltimore pike. The expansive house features a wraparound porch, a grove surrounding the grounds, and a heavy arched driveway with the residence about three hundred yards from the public road. The Leggs have not decided if the property will be their permanent home or a summer residence.
The funeral for Mrs. T L MiFtst was held at 10 this morning with services at the house near Harmony Grove conducted by Rev 5 Hench and Rev Mr Makoskay of the M P church at Bocksystown. Pallbearers were G Parsons Ira Marion and Irving Miller sons of the deceased and Archie and Manning Farson nephews of Baltimore. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery with O G Carty as funeral director.
Work continues on the junction chamber at the west corner of Market and All Saints streets. The chamber will connect the All Saints street sewer with the Market street sewer, and remaining service pipes and inlets are awaiting installation.
George H. Day and Savannah Georgi were taken to confinement by Deputy Sheriff L. F. Carter after a court sentence. Day repeatedly removed cuffs and handed them back, claiming advanced restraints and claiming he could unlock any cuffs. Savannah Georgi confessed to thefts including an overcoat and eight trousers. Walker Board awaits sentencing for a killing.
John J. Connor of Philadelphia, the lowest bidder for paving Market Street from Patrick to All Saints, complains the contract was awarded to J A Fritchey & Son. The board cited Fritchey’s ability to lay sewer protection as reason. Connor plans potential action after consulting lawyers, vowing not to bid again.
A free rural mail route starts in Anne Arundel County. Frostburg’s Brot A W DeWitt named principal of Oakland public schools in Garrett County. George H Arnold resigns as Brooklyn Maryland police chief. Charles McDonald appointed in his place. Levin H North aged 66 dies at Tilghman Island. noted as one of the island’s most prosperous men. Gladys Stewart aged 17 of Annapolis dies after an accidental shooting by her 12 year old cousin. Wilson M Tyler of Easton Gazette nominated for Register of Wills on Talbot County Republican ticket after Arthur Grace declines. A steam steel scoop weighs 80 000 pounds and valued at 20 000 sinks in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal at Big Pool during Cumberland extension work. Charles W Bolden a retired contractor and Oakland resident dies aged 78. long time citizen and Civil War veteran.
Miss Ritchie resumes dancing classes in Frederick on Friday October 2 at 8 15 and Saturday October 8 at 4 00 with private lessons available. Joffee and Tea promotes White Star coffee and Ho teas. Fall stock at Carpet and Furniture Store features tapestry in olives reds greens and bagdads with prices from 1.00 to 10.50 and reed rockers priced 1.75 to 10.50.
Local brief items describe automobile prospects with the Cadillac priced around 760, Maryland Delaware dealer connections, optician C. L. Kefauver at the Oito Hotel October 5-6, fall millinery sales at Mrs. E Parse and WN., R. & D. Waxtz, removal of J. M. Birely to Market and West Ghardh streets, a piano and music shop, wallpaper department boasting season novelties by L. E. Mullomain, and local business promotions and sales reminders.
Miss Martha Thompson of Mon stovia is visiting relatives in the city. Mia Mabel Ely ban travels to Brooklyn to enter Pratt Institute art class. Mrs. M. C. Thompson leaves for Richmond Virginia to spend winter. Mrs. E Huber and children of Columbus Pa visit J J Houff family this week. Miss Ruth Motter departs for Westminster to take a bookkeeper position with Sieger Manufacturing Company.
Obituary items report infant John E. Ohss of Fengarville died at 5 months old from stomach trouble. Funeral will be Friday at 10 in the Reformed church. Also noting Frederick Klein, 28, of 2437 York Rd Baltimore, died September 28. funeral held this afternoon. Plus note of Miss Bob White opera coming October 14 at City Opera House and local market prices at Mountain City Mills. Bank designated as United States Depository for public money.
Special Dispatch reports Willis Van Wormer was electrocuted at Cassanora prison with Frederick Van Wormer following in the chair. The three brothers, Willis, Frederick, and Barton, were all put to death within minutes of each other as timing and procedure are noted. Separately, East Ghorch Street paving continues with wells filled near curbs and one house well still containing water after being filled.
A city resident touts having the handsomest pony and runs a wager on beating any pony of similar weight. A note directs readers to All Saints Street for viewing and claims a three month lead in ownership. Also promotes shell oysters and other seafood at Doll's Gem Dining Parlors with daily freshness and 15 to 25 cent plates.
Mr Charles Doll has bricklayers paving his cafe front on West Patrick Street while painters work on Mr Henry Williams residence on Court Street costing paint. Insurance companies warn about higher consumption risks for underweight individuals. Father John’s Medicine advertised as nourishing for blood and nerves. Consumption cure claimed.
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