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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
3
Readers are urged to report promptly any irregularity in receipt of papers to The News. The notice emphasizes quick reporting to ensure proper distribution and timely delivery.
A collection of short notices lists individuals traveling or visiting in and around Hagerstown and nearby towns. Mentions include Mr. David Warthatmer on business to Pittsburg, Mr. Ward Haffner at the Prestown fair, Mr. Joseph W. Gaver moving his office, and visits by Ezra Hoffman and Ezra D. Hoffman to relatives. Other entries note trips to Washington, Rockville, and Frederick, with several residents staying with family or visiting friends across Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Mr and Mrs Ramsburg hosted friends on North Marked Street with games and refreshments. Mrs Wilcoxon entertained at East Third Street with drinks and music. Market prices were listed for barrel oil shelled corn No 9 red and other commodities, as auctioneer Charles B Fout conducted sales including Thaddeus M Buer and others noted in the northwest auction section.
Fragmentary note appears as a dated correspondence intended for Samuel Winebrew Feedarick Md. It references Edwards & Broughton printers, a salivas peste paint ad, and various numbers and terms, though many words are garbled or unclear.
The Olinwee National Bank of Frederick marks twenty years since its opening and has grown to be a leading financial institution in Maryland. Periodical statements show steady growth and public confidence, with a surplus fund increased by 50000 dollars to strengthen its capital position.
A sequence of short notes covers events and happenings in the area. Items mention a Frederick fair, a six o'clock market opening, a Janter Thanksgiving reference, upcoming Frederick Art Club meeting, United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter, reduced summer train service to Braddock, a Pocahontas era remark, a talk at the Conservatory of Music on music for children, a wagon wheel incident at Patrick and Market, and a fishing trip yielding eight pike. Most entries name people or groups and local places.
A big crowd filled the grounds for the Annual Fair with exhibitions of machinery, banners, and aerial feats. Beachey’s airship drew attention while the parade and parlor acts entertained the attendees. Two hundred seventy people rode the Frederick and Middletown Railroad to attend events. The evening featured Porter J White’s stage rendition The Proud Prince at the Opera House, a dramatic tale of Robert the Bad of Sicily ending in a transformed, reconciled romance.
Snow fell in Allegany county as reports note several fatalities and incidents. Frank W. Walsh died suddenly at his home near Pric ores Aliue. Lorenzo Ovarranchi, 16, found drowned in Geynus Falls. William Weaver of Philadelphia died while seeking fresh air near Cumberland. Sant. Joseph Hilton of Pleasanteville was murdered aboard the sloop Golden Light. Edward Watson, colored, recovered in Bik River and an assault outcome was decided with 10 years in the Penitentiary for Samuel G. Barnes' case. Edward Beeberger and Hathaway changes noted at Naval Academy.
The Bracgelical Lutheran church held a bold congregational meeting last night. Treasurer O O Warabime and Pastor Charles Sieck reported figures showing 604 to 673 confirmed members, several losses, and total expenditures. Elections selected elders J Marshall Miller and G S Dorrdes, and deacons Gay Blackaton and Arthur T.
The funeral for Miss Janie Zacharias took place at 2 o'clock in the Evangelical Reformed Church. Rev Dr E B Keobbach conducted the service with assistance from Rev Dr.
A fragmented OCR item mentions an accident, a laborer, and Baltimore with unclear details and names garbled. The readable bits show a public notice style but lack concrete entities, dates, or outcomes to summarize meaningfully.
Review notes Mary Emerson's triumphant opening night performance in His Majesty and the Maid. Audience rose in enthusiastic acclaim after the third act, signaling strong demand for refined drama and praising Emerson's artistry.
A young performer shines in a regional drama with growing talent. Critics note rising intelligence and poise, predicting further improvement as she takes the stage tonight.
The fair at Frederick Maryland drew broad interest with a large purse and many participants. Entries included prominent locals such as McSberry and Mc4 along with W A Ghialds on Seventh Street Philadelphia. The event attracted a popular turnout among residents and featured classes with multiple entrants.
A special train with caretis exubiteut wholeaate houses accompanied by representatives departs for Washington from Maryland and more. The Pullman cars run 4% faster on the B and O line with 18 cars and 800 mile trip. The Washington Star reports the event under regional interests and lists traveling agents aboard.
Courty notes detail visits and travels among residents including MazEne J and Mrs B Bandis visiting Dr Porgy Beseall, Kelley of Singanore visiting Rev G H Utes, and Mary Morris with daughter Mies Balle returning to Baltimore. Other items mention church activities, vacation holds, and farm interests. local social rounds include visits to Frederick, Washington, and Baltimore with several residents returning home or planning trips.
A garbled local page lists White Wool Blankets priced to 3.98 and 2.40 with other wool and cotton blanket figures, Tam O’Bhanters and Toques at 3.50 and 8.00, plus assorted exhibits and vendors. It notes entertainment by United States Cavalry troops and various goods including coffee, cider, beer, and stoves with dealer ads mixed with promotional text.
Mrs. Spencer a Stop died at home in Charterville yesterday morning from spasms and is survived by her husband and several children and siblings. The funeral is set for tomorrow morning. Mrs Raphael Ann Hoank died yesterday in New Market Maryland aged 91 and will be interred in New Market Cemetery. she leaves a daughter Mrs Goonesiler of New Market and the funeral is this afternoon.
The New Market Literary Club resumed Friday October 5 at Mrs A L Siter’s home. President Lawrence Downey led the meeting with Miss Marcaline Biler reading last meeting minutes. Members heard humorous pieces from Rev David May and readings from The Bishop of Cotton Town and The Hoking of an Aftermen. Officers elected: President Jeanie Wood Vice President Marealing Biter Secretary Annie Hough Treasurer Rachel Rumell. The group adjourned to the home of W C Hough on Friday October.
Special dispatch reports three workers killed by smoke in a tunnel under the East River. A switchboard blaze loosened wires, choking air while rescuers pulled unconscious workers from the Pennsylvanian tunnel. Fifteen more were overcome as flames worsened the disaster.
A train collision in the city this morning left a passenger killed and firefighters racing to control flames. Details are incomplete due to the damaged report, but the accident involved the Iron Mountain line and disrupted early service.
Edgar D. Hilleary a Patetaville native and Atlantic City Line freight agent visited Anns John’s College graduate of 1897 recalled his time as part of a famed reversible battery with Courtney B. Jones of Clarkeviks Va. The pair could pitch and catch and swap positions mid game. Hilleary also stood out as a long drive hitter and a strong football punter in his era.
The Synod of the Potomac Reformed church holds its session in Chambera Deatantug on October 16. Details mention the Sick and Mrs Edward M Kaat Fi atreol on the lek liek argh.
Fragmentary item records movements of Joseph W. Gaver and notes cursory market figures. Words are garbled but indicate a stream of biographic or logistical details and price references for local goods. The readable bits show names, a Coury street reference, and mentions of figs and per pound costs in a period newspaper style.
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