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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1905
Page
6
Local newspapers caution fair managers and the public about swindlers at county fairs. Reports detail unscrupulous tactics used to fleece unwary visitors, urging vigilance and stricter controls to prevent illicit privileges and fraudulent games.
A garbled collage of phrases and typos references insurance firms The Hague and Roosevelts missteps. Scattered lines mention courts juris prudence and a panicked nation amid odd provincial observations. The passage reads like a stream of mistranscribed headlines.
The Pennsylvania Legislature faces growing demand for court reform as litigation increases. The note argues that improving government processes could showcase Baltimore's ability to enhance mechanism and efficiency in public dealing.
A collection of light, humorous exchanges and quips from various papers. The snippets feature a typewriter sales line, a widow’s retort, a language-savvy applicant, and a prison scene with a humorous misunderstanding.
The southwest corner Market and Patrick Street hosts Mr Caeper E Guineard in a newly renovated three to five story building with a glass bow window display. Mr Olive marks the formal opening of his carpet furniture and wall paper store with music and souvenirs. Olive, a young Frederick businessman, began in 13 North Market and moved to the Castle building before this opening.
The community debates a new hotel for Frederick with a proposed company to purchase the old Greil House site. Subscriptions up to 5000 dollars signal strong local interest as street improvements and trolley extensions promise better access to a forthcoming fair. Mayor Strite supports horse-drawn street sprinklers for economy and horse exercise.
The New York World notes Americans use about 110 million pounds of tobacco annually, or 5.0 pounds per person, far above Germany Russia France and Britain per capita. It cites cheap tobacco and low taxes as factors and contrasts U S rates with European averages.
A brief note reports Charlas Danner's fall from a sliding ladder while painting at a residence. He slid about 30 feet, two rounds broke, third remained, causing minor ankle injuries. The text also includes a poem fragment titled A Word to the Angel of Peace by S. E Kizer.
The sick list mentions Mr Mack Mesley of New Market as ill. Mrs John Herahbargar shows much improved condition and is progressing well. Mr Joseph Douglass, formerly very ill at Frederick City Hospital, is improving.
A. 5S. Garis, attorney for Mrs. Martha A. Esterly of Brucewick, filed a bill in the crowl court for divorce from her husband William H. Esterly on abandonment and infidelity grounds. No children. Esterly reportedly resides in York.
The Local Mart lists today prices for grains. Corn per barrel five cents per bushel and wheat prices show No. 3 red at various rates with damages noted. dates and quantities unclear.
The Square Deal League picaic takes place this afternoon in Mountain dsle grove near Lewistown. Hon. David B Dick of Alliegany county will be the main speaker with several bands in attendance. A local notice promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as a throat and lung remedy and W Harper Whiskey as a health aid, advertised by local vendors.
A morning market report notes chilly edges and abundant supplies. Prices span pears, cabbages, veal, mackerel, oysters, chestnuts, eggs, butter, poultry, fruits, vegetables, fish, meats, and dairy, with multiple items listed per category and varying per unit.
The piece notes an unusually warm October week in Frederick with sunny skies and summer-like days. It lists local events and groups preparing for autumn activities, including the Opera House, Doll's Dry Goods, art and Daughters of the Confederacy meetings, and the upcoming Hagerstown and York fairs. It mentions Electric Road dividends, Prohibition convention in Buckeystown, and ongoing town improvements, inviting readers to attend the Hagerstown fair and fall markets.
The formal opening of Miss Ritchies evening dancing class was held in Junior Hall last evening with patrons and guests from Baltimore and Washington. Frederick Select Orchestra provided music as dancing began around 45. The evening class assemblies resume, next one during Fair week on Thursday October 19 at 9 oclock. This afternoon the junior class will host its opening soiree from 4 to 6 oclock.
Mrs J Harry Worthington of Staunton announces the engagement of daughter Bessie to Mr Godfrey Henkel. The ceremony is set for October 18 at 16 o clock at 5 South Coaster street Staunton. Miss Worthington is a niece of Glenn B Worthington who spent her early life in the city. First Lieutenant Stefanver of Company A MN G has been appointed by Colonel O A Little as an summary court martial for Company A to serve until further orders.
A letter from Jas Walters of Duevid Virginia claims Arnica Salve cured a long standing lip cancer. The writer says the cancer is now perfectly well and promises a guaranteed cure from Ali Backien's Arnica Salve sold at A Pearre's drug store.
Diphtheria at the Naval Academy is reported under control. Resignations and appointments populate Maryland civic life as B G Ockert resigns from Cumberland Y M C A while David Stoan is named president of the Maryland Bankers Association. Osin Roben fills a political vacancy and Chief Judge David Fowler resigns with Burks and Duncan slated to lead the Third Judicial circuit. Michael O Hara dies after jumping from a Bowen Hotel window in Allegany county. age 62 and linked to the Western Maryland line project.
Charles Gardner and Erserik Stanley, both colored, faced judges for disturbing the peace. Gardner received a reprimand and dismissal. Stanley was dismissed after a reprimand. Americas Robertson was fined $3 for drunken disorderly conduct after arrest by officers with Justice O H Esktein.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, observed by Hebrews as a strict fast day, begins around sunset tomorrow. It marks the climax of the ten penitential days and is a day set apart for prayer and forgiveness of sins.
A reader proposes that the city adopt a sprinkler and street sweeper plan modeled after Allentown Pennsylvania. The idea uses one engine to spray while others sweep later, reducing lay out and maintenance costs by sharing equipment and personnel.
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