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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1901
Page
3
A period of anticipation builds around late market prospects and a forthcoming great Frederick fair. The text notes holidays Election day Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, highlighting civic activity and seasonal sentiment in Corsicana Texas.
Mrs Rosanna O Henderson died at 75 in Clarksburg Montgomery county at her daughter’s home aged 75 widow of Rev James H Henderson and mother of Judge James B Henderson. Six sons and a daughter survive. G J Andrews aged 70 died near Ephraim with funeral at Mt Pleasant church conducted by Rev Davison. Pallbearers listed and funeral director G W Peters. Burial in cemetery adjoining the church.
This issue features artist studies and interior illustrations, a piece by Mrs. B. E. Beard on From Cave to Castle, and continues Should I Wife Help Provide for the Home sourced from Minneapolis Times. It emphasizes modest cost houses, home decoration, correspondence columns, and naval sections, with copies at 10 cents. Keith Publishing Company, Minneapolis, Minn.
Mrs L M Rogers has traveled to Elizabeth New Jersey to visit her daughter Mrs Charles Richards. Mrs Hamilton Lindsay and Miss Kate Bartgis attend the W O T U Convention in Westminster.
Joshua T. Lindsay of Mt Airy and Fannie M. Thompson of Wood Willey wed September 8 in a ceremony conducted by Dr P D Fabrney. Dr Wood travels to Baltimore then to Somerset to address a Democratic mass meeting. Philip S Holbrauer joins the city police force, replacing Jerome Zellers. A colored Republican club forms in the city with 75 members at Nazarite Hall.
The circuit court heard arguments in the Wrestling will case. Counsel for caveators moved to strike testimony on clothes, checks, letters, and the testatrix’s mind. Judge McSherry noted evidence failed to prove mental incapacity. counsel argued undue influence centered on Norwood and Hiihu Rockwell amid wills and deeds.
A Pennsylvania railroad trip to Walkersville yesterday hosted 34 women and 7 men under chaperone Mary Jane. The Frederick county group visited churches and town sights, dined at Hotel Cramer, and shared toasts and social calls before returning home.
At a board meeting of the Agricultural Society the following appointments were made across departments including household art ticket sales gatekeeping poultry pomological police and watch duties. The poultry building will not be rebuilt as bids hovered around 1800 dollars, roughly double the expected cost.
Grace Simmons Houck daughter of Ezra and Grace Houck of near Frederick married Benjamin Everd Kepner a Baltimore business man in a ceremony at 2 30 pm officiated by Rev H E Eschbach. The couple departed for a subsequent trip and will reside at 1615 East Third Street after November 1. A reception was held at Sunset Hill, the bride’s parents northern Frederick residence.
Rev Reese Murray of Baltimore Baltimore Conference Secretary for the Twentieth Century Thank Offering will give an illustrated talk on the Baltimore Woman's College and its work at the Methodist Episcopal church tonight at 8 o'clock. Admission is free. The show uses stereopticon views of the college its surroundings and scenic pictures from excursions of the biological and geological clubs.
The bones of Joseph Homer of Sharpsburg Pennsylvania are turning soft and flexible. Doctors warn he will be totally helpless in a few years. His legs are now affected and can be bent and twisted without pain.
An Adamstown teachers institute is set for Saturday October 5 featuring music recitations and educational talks. The meeting opens at 10 am. Also note an unrelated advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a health product from California Fly Syrup Co with claims of renewed health.
The News reports an expanded list of rural free delivery carriers with assignments in Emmitsburg Frederick Thurmont Adamstown and nearby towns. Despite hopes the system will be ready soon, officials warn operation may be delayed by at least a month while facilities are prepared. Carrier routes include Wolfsville Smithsburg Knoxville and Lantz with Wagon service to Thurmont and electric railway link to Myersville.
News from across the state reports Charles Kettler of York killed by a train in Raxton. Maryland coal exports from Baltimore in September reached 25 855 tons. George Harrie, awaiting trial in Annapolis jail, has escaped. Delegates named to the Democratic judicial convention meet in Denton tomorrow. Comptroller Herring announces apportionment of the state school tax among counties and Baltimore City. Frank Boykin, a Catonsville coachman, died by his own hand. The Maryland Metallic Bedstead Manufacturing Company forms in Hagerstown with J F Horton of Philadelphia president. The Dime Savings Bank of Anne Arundel County opens in Annapolis. Robert H Parker president and Frank S Walton treasurer. Virginia Sprecher, 11, daughter of Dr D B Sprecher of Sykesville, fell from a horse and was dragged, breaking a leg. A York and Delta trade party is entertained by Baltimore merchants. Abraham Snyder of Montgomery County becomes violently insane and is restrained near Guilford. The Gladhill dwelling near Monterey on the Blue Ridge burns with contents, loss 1000, insured 600. Republicans file mandamus issue joinder against Col Buchanan Schley. case ready for trial. Harford County Fair opens at Belair with 2500 attendees, record for opening day. Governor Smith and staff, militia officers, and First Regiment National Guard will attend and review troops.
Frederick readers are informed that H B Rose of Baltimore will visit October 9 to 11 to present Granite and Marble Cemetery memorial designs at P O Box 424. The City Market bell rings October 8 at 6 a m. with sales of stalls October 5 at 7 30 a m. Union Veteran Legion Encampment details, Baltimore & Ohio Rail fare to Gettysburg October 6 7 8 and 10. Dr WM C Boteler practice limited to ENT and related eye ear nose specialties in Kansas City. Midweek Evangelical Lutheran service tonight at 7 30 p m and a postponed missionary program set for October 6 at Pleasant Hill church with Prof. Harry, Frederick. Reformed church communion services scheduled October 6 at Pleasant Hill at 10 15 a m Utica Mills October 13 at 10 a m and Zion in band calle later.
A reception honored Ica N Logan new Y M C A secretary at the association rooms last night. Guests included A H Abbots president O Albert Gilson William Zimmerman Roger Wickham and other members. Light refreshments and musical entertainment followed the program.
Counsel for plaintiffs in the ejectment unit of the heirs of Burkhardt Moser against Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co move for a new trial at Pottsville Pa claiming new testimony. Judge Bechtel noted numerous inquiries about the suit including one from Altoona as the heirs gather to pursue a renewed action. Residents of Frederick County show interest in the case.
The Chamberlain's restaurant and clubhouse in Washington DC is permanently closed with a to let sign on the door. For years it hosted influential figures from politics finance and society and symbolized the era when policy and power moved through its rooms. Famous poker games and quarrels among lawmakers are recalled as part of its legacy.
The Bingham House, a Frederick frequented stop in Philadelphia, was sold by William Weightman to Nathan Suellenburg, a clothing dealer. The price exceeded $1,000,000 and it is unclear if the hotel will operate after the current lease ends in three years.
John Hendrickson promotes a broad fall inventory including dress goods underwear ladies and misses cloaks hosiery blankets ladies suits skirts satin berets lace curtains portieres linens towels shawls and mens shirts with furnishings. The ad highlights walking skirt material at 4.00 per yard superior coats jackets auto jackets under market value and velvets emphasizing up to date fashion and exclusive finishes.
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