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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1905
Page
3
A garbled 1900s style clipping notes figures such as Hugh Capet and Tycho Brahe, mentions Prague, the Peace of Westphalia and a global context. It includes stray names like Walser, W. Queer, and Mars, with fragmented dates and events.
Instruction to readers from The News urging prompt reporting of any irregularities found in receipt papers to ensure account accuracy and prevent errors.
The weekly paper promises a twelve page issue ready Thursday with broad Frederick city and county circulation. Advertisers are urged to submit new copy by 5 pm Wednesday and changes by noon Wednesday.
Ire N Logan longtime secretary of Frederick Y M C A has been offered the boys' secretary post in the Indianapolis Christian Association Indiana. The Indianapolis unit with a 200000 building employs seven secretaries and aims to broaden facilities for the boys while Logan gains larger opportunities and practical training. He plans to leave Wednesday for a brief visit to Carliale Pa. before reporting Saturday.
Market quotations list buying prices for various grains and goods at Local Mart with per barrel and per bushel figures. also notes that charge against Mrs Mary E Mehler Hing for sending obscene letters was dismissed by the federal grand jury. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Salve promises relief for eczema and skin eruptions with A L Pearre's Drug Store location.
At a Washington office meeting the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway Co directors organized with D. Columbne Kemp as president and Alexander Ramsburg as vice president. They pledged strong aid including stock subscriptions and favorable right of way terms. Oscar Coblentz and C. D. Eldridge were tasked to prepare construction cost estimates for next Tuesday’s board meeting.
Short notes detail frost battered fashion and repainting at residences of Mr. Justus Boch on West South street and Mr. Jacob Lambert on West Third street. Thomas Goodman relays a crossing at West South and Sea. A DAR state conference meets in Annapolis November 14 and 15. Burger’s pond on Broadway is replenished for skating. Sewer connections extend to Mrs. Schroeder and Steiner Bros. properties on Worth Market street. A quip contrasts trust and foolishness by Uncle Eben. A three ton iron assembly arrives at the Frederick and Middletown Railroad office on East Patrick street.
Miss Elsie May Ray 17 died after typhoid fever at Pearl home of her parents. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM at the house with interment Mt Olivet cemetery. Mrs Lucretia Rhodes widow of Charles Rhodes died October 20 at Birmingham Alabama. remains to Green Oaks? and rejoined by Mrs Rebecca Bontzahn and Mrs Cyrus Faut. Louise Graichen died at Emergency Hospital of diabetes aged 52. funeral tomorrow at 10 AM at East Patrick street home with interment Mt Olivet cemetery.
Company A First Infantry National Guard held a regular drill at its armory last evening. The unit is fully equipped and new uniforms were distributed. New lockers arrived with Mr Webster Hack awarded the contract to install them. Recruits Edward Bentz Charles Keefar and Charles 8 0 Dudrear joined the company.
The organ recital by Mr Thatcher, organ teacher at the Woman's College, conducted by Mr Beckwith, marks College Hall's first public use since its summer renovation. The program offers the public a fine chance to enjoy the evening concert and the new facilities.
Last night the Royal Arch Chapter No 23 held its election for the coming year. OC. D. Warehime was chosen M BE High Priest and David King M E King. William Birley named ME Scribe, Daniel T. Ordeman Treasurer, W. Nash Young Secretary, Francis T. Rhodes Sentinel.
Noon reports described Steiner's Mill as muddy at Buckeys town dam Belfenider's mill and Ceresville mill as cloudy. Point of Rocks on the Potomac was noted as clear.
Mrs Philip B Grove visits Thormost. Edward Perry and Adam Bailing guests of relatives on North Market Street. Several locals travel to Washington to work or attend events, with returns from Cumberland and Baltimore. Names include Esterly, Beckey, Frommeyer, Steck, Keller, Kindle, Haine, VanFossen, Dover, Lee, Williams, Cramer, Gallion, Stitely, Sharp, Robberts, and others returning home.
The program for the W.O.T. meeting included music, Scripture lesson, a brief address by Rev. Castle, recitation by Isabel Storm, notes from the State Convention by Katheryn Bartgis, a Mrs. George Heinlein solo, and a paper on Our Y Missionaries read at the Baltimore Convention. Miss Keller praised the large attendance and winter series kickoff. The Loyal Temperance Region opens Friday night October 27 at 7 30 and Sewing School begins Saturday October 28 BE 230.
The Lutheran Young People’s Society met last evening, conducting its usual business before a lively games session. Bible Charactors, dominoes, flinch, donkay and crokinole provided entertainment while committees led by Pearl A. Bader, Fannie Sheffisr, Eleanor Carty and C Fred Steck and Jacob L. Eogelbrecht organized the event.
A morning market reports plentiful tomatoes pears and apples with corn suitable for soup. Beans sold, cabbage is scarce, eggs at 22 cents a dozen, hominy and scrapple offered as breakfast. Tomatoes and peppers remain for pickle, dressed poultry and squabs sold, country flowers like dahlias and chrysanthemums quickly bought.
Lewis F Bayex of West South street is listed as sick. Harry Kline and Ephraim H Kline of West Seventh street are confined at home by illness. Charles Stacser of McoKalg returns to outside activity. Jacob Wiles with a hand injury is back at work. Barry Barnes of South Market street shows daily improvement and can sit up briefly.
The paving on Market street was completed today with the laying of bricks finished yesterday afternoon and final touches added today completing the project.
The Coryell Construction Company has secured a major sewer project in its home town of Williamsport, signaling a significant local infrastructure undertaking and potential job activity for the area.
Katharine Goldsborough daughter of Dr and Mrs Charles Worthington Goldsborough married Llewellyn Walton McVeigh of Richmond Virginia at St Johns chapel Walkeraville at high noon today. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Harry B Lee with Rev Ernest McGoth assisting. Bridal party included Edmond Lse Goldsborough and Jolian Skelton of Richmond. The couple will sail for Gabe and reside in Richmond after returning. A large guest list included Mr and Mrs James Gordon and numerous relatives.
Elder D. O. Fiora of Virginis began a series of evening meetings at seven thirty at the German Baptist church. He cited Acts chapter ten about Cornelius sending for Peter and urged devotion fear of God with the whole household. He promises further talks on Character Building and invites all to attend.
A historical bank notice lists J. OD. Baker as President and W. H. Barber as Vice President with H. D. Baker as Cashier. Other names include W. G. Zimmerman and Samuel G. Duvall as officers along with a capital of 100 000 and surplus 250 000. The document shows various signatories and trustees such as J. McBeery and D. E. Erracves, with multiple Henry and George names in the roster.
Remains of Mrs. Lucinda Beek died in York Pa arrived by train to Harper's Ferry W Va for interment. C O Carty oversaw the transfer. Miss Alioa Keefer's funeral was held at 2 PM at Mrs. Alice Reynolds's home with E L McLean officiating. Pallbearers O B Huntsberry Carlton Sint Geo B Salter Allen Grumbine. Interment at Mt Olive Cemetery. FF Schroeder presided.
Deputy Sheriff Alexander arrested George Benson at Burkittsville on a charge of breaking into Miss Edna Kerns home. He was held for the grand jury after a hearing before Justice Henry M. Weiner and committed to jail in default of $1,000 bail.
Local notices list Elora’s Festival or Feast of Flowers by W. O. T. U. with repeats at City Opera House on November 2, tickets 10 15 and 20 cents. Miss Faunt LeRoy’s recital Kemp Hall November 3 at 8 p m reserved at McCardell’s. General admission 25 cents. Premiums due Frederick County Agricultural Society paid November 1 at Citizens’ National Bank. no payments after December 15 1905. Also millinery opening D VY Stsacher October 27 28 1905 and vocal organ recital at Woman’s College October 24 admission free. Eye and optical services announced for October 25 26 27 at local locations.
Neidig and Miller present a wide dress goods display with soft plush fabrics, worsted cheviots, serges, and chiffon-finish broadcloth in numerous colors. The store touts new fur selections and all wool flannels with varying prices from 25 cents to 75 cents, promoting maker-to-consumer savings.
A small town notices upcoming exhibits and sales. The event runs Friday and Saturday at 14 Booth Market Street with a display of Bonnets and hats plus novelties. Local business ads promote shorthand courses, Edison phonographs, hardware bargains, gas heaters, and Manties lamps.
The Ar Loom drag ger introduces a shift from wool ingrain carpets to new oriental rug inspired patterns. A wide variety of stylish floor coverings available at Mullinix Carpet House with latest novelties in stock for selection. Call and visit for options.
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