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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes list dates and deaths for Charles VII of France and a Swift biographical mention, plus scattered references to writers and a severed river strike line with unclear details. The text is garbled with inconsistent date formats and missing names.
Six marriage licenses were issued by the clerk's office in the city. An accident to a boiler at Ox Fibre Brush Works forced a shutdown for hours. Deputy Sheriff Alexander arrived from Wilmington with Panny Bowere, indicted by the September grand jury. Samuel Shilling was arrested at the fair grounds, not Harry Shilling. A buggy owned by Mr. Michal near Beesaya town was frightened by an auto on South Market Street, breaking shafts and causing damage.
Edward G Marlowe 72 died suddenly at 9 33 PM in Loudoun county near Leesburg after a long Washington DC business career. Burial held at Oxston cemetery Geexburg this afternoon. Survived by a widow Miss Annie Fox of Leesburg and a daughter. Brother in law Dr R W Trappell of Point of Rocks. W H Sindell died suddenly in Washington DC October 18. Funeral from 916 French Street NW. Uncle of Mrs O T EK Young L A Rice and Mrs Bastia Boteler.
A fragmented poem titled Fall Time in the Mountains describes autumnal colors and fading wildlife in the mountains. The Denver News notes Mary Figaro and a case in Baltimore with Mrs Mary E Mebrling facing grand jury scrutiny. Local market quotes from G Waring Tyson list corn and wheat prices with multiple grades and conditions.
Mendels Bros of Baltimore plans a wrapper factory at Thurmont with local merchants large in advertising. The notice highlights Want Ads serving employers unemployed buyers sellers and finders, urging space usage by twelve merchants to reach households and communities.
The final day of the fair drew a weak attendance due to rain and muddy tracks. Races were halted and unfinished, exhibitors removed, and receipts reported higher than any prior day by Treasurer D W Stauffer. Police arrested R O Teckner for theft but released him after a hearing. Football game set for tomorrow with Hagerstown Academy visiting Frederick Juniors. tickets valid for next game if grounds are unfit.
Charles B. Dudley, president of Pateman Hose Co. of Georgetown, D C, marks his third annual Frederick fair visit. A sixty year veteran he saved a mother and baby from fire before being crippled by a fall at the event.
State's Attorney Willard was alerted by Justice F I Lewis of Mer. Airy about a theft from Henry G Hood's stable. A dark brown boras horse and buggy, about 12 years old and 1000 pounds, were taken yesterday and last seen in Frederick.
Numerous residents and visitors from Baltimore Washington Columbus Hagerstown Cumberland Richmond Jefferson etc visited friends and relatives in the city. Names include Louie Stern J Fisher Hauer Harry Wilcoxon Cora Unger Mary Dandener Guy Kefauver and many others with brief mentions of hosting at East Third Street North Market Street and nearby locales.
A party from Baltimore touring to the fair suffered a serious wreck on the Baltimore pike near Mrs Cbaries Hargets. The chauffeur lost control on mud and struck a telegraph pole. Wm J Robertson, a Baltimore insurance agent and former police magistrate, broke his right arm. he and others were treated at the Emergency Hospital. Dr W A Long and Dr Oscar B Coumbe aided the injured.
The Arnold Sseck Company drew a large audience with Driven From Home last night and the cast earned praise for its rendering. Specialties were fine and well received. Tonight’s program includes East Gyms with an amateur contest, followed by a matinee tomorrow and Lost in Egpps on tomorrow night.
Miss J Biay Highbarger daughter of Dr O S Highbarger of Hagerstown fainted from gas inhalation while at her father's home. She moved toward home and collapsed near Potomac and Baltimore streets. Bystanders assisted and she returned home where she recovered enough to be about again. Also Mr William F Gompher of East Patrick Street recent illness has improved.
Franklin P. Lewis of West All Saints street was found dead in bed about 7 am. Death due to heart disease was certified by Dr. T B Johnson. An inquest was not deemed necessary. A Leesburg native, 53, Lewis was a blacksmith survived by wife, daughter, father, brother and two sisters. The body to be taken to Leesburg for funeral Sunday.
The article records multiple 19th century style marriages. May Applegarth Gaughter of Mrs Eile Porter Emery weds Mr Joan Carter Legg at Mal Cada Catonsville with ceremonies led by Rev John Timothy Stone. Bridesmaids groomsmen listed. couple to reside in Baltimore after November 20. Additional notices report Bessie Worthington and S Godfrey Henkel wed in Staunton and Marie Haden wed Cornelius Little in Baltimore. Reuben Marsh and Lens Mallhorn unite in York county at Mt EB parsonage.
Governor Warfield granted a pardon to Irene T. Fleming who was convicted in Baltimore on six counts of fake pretenses and imprisoned. Support came from friends, a May term grand jury petition, and jail warden letters. Fleming’s mother, aged 90, resides near Emmitsburg and the daughter will return there after release.
The notice lists registration outcomes by precinct with numbers for registered voters transferred, struck off, and dead. Totals show district wide figures and precinct tallies. A separate note announces Donation Day at the Home for the Aged on Thursday October 26 with advance notice for supporters.
A financial institution announces officers and directors. D. Jaber serves as president with W. H. Barker and E. Barer as vice presidents. Wm. G. Timmerman and Samuel G. Duvale are cashiers. Capital and surplus are shown as $100,000 and $250,000 respectively with a long director list.
The notice promotes a closing week sale featuring plaids, checks, and fancy fabrics in brown, green, and red. It also showcases lace motifs, silk bands, and kid gloves with prices from 25 cents upward. Men and women’s shirts and undergarments are offered in various weights and prices, from 25 cents to $1.00, at Heidig & Miller.
John Dosey caused a disturbance on Market Street and, after being ejected from a restaurant, followed a shop owner with a pen knife. Special officers seized the weapon, Dosey was subdued, and jailed for a 7 pm hearing. Mary Maritt and John Dos, both colored, faced drunken and disorderly charges with fines or jail. A bicycle thief from Williamsport was caught at the fairgrounds and jailed. Harry Johnson was arrested for obtaining $1 under false pretenses, held for grand jury bail.
Local ads promote gas heaters with tubing from 1.75 to 2.50 and mention mantles and lamps. Frederic(e) Gas and Electric Co. lists a display of Richfield mining ore in a west window. Kemp Hall shows moving pictures with a money back guarantee. Special railroad fares advertise one way and round trips to Washington Baltimore and western states with reduced colonist tickets to October 1905.
Loom and Drog announce a shift from wool Ingrain to new weaves with diverse Oriental rug inspired patterns. Customers are invited to their carpet house to view the latest novelties in floor coverings and make purchases.
Judge Morris will hear objections to Referee Goldsborough findings in the Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company bankruptcy on November 3. He will decide if the trustees may sell the Ca toctin property or not.
A local ad from 70 South Market Street offers Edison phonographs including Gem, Standard, Home, Triumph models with prices. large record selection promoted. Also notes fresh hyacinths and other plants. Hardware bargains announced by Hervaxs and 112 W. South St. and J.E. Prics & Co invites quick sale of remaining shelf hardware at half price.
The advert proclaims the largest selection of dinner sets tea sets and toilet sets in Frederick with prices from five to twenty dollars for dinner sets and two to ten dollars for toilet sets. It touts new patterns decorations lamps including the Angis lamp and the B and EL lamp and invites customers to view the display with delivery service offered.
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