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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
3
Web subscribers urged to report promptly any irregularity in receipt papers as part of a National Bank E 8 notice.
Budget of Bright Iteme of Local and General Interest notes furs and blankets arriving, a camel hair whimsy about life, and a 4.4 foot goldfish killed at Measley's meadow. It mentions a church woodwork project on West Fourth Street, a Bentz Street Park swing taken down for winter, and children gathering corn cabbages and corn stalks for Halloween.
Mrs. Ann Margaret Myers died at her East Churchstraat home this morning of paralysis at age 77. She is survived by her husband George W. Myers and five children. Funeral is on Saturday at 10 20 AM with services at home and burial in Olivas cemetery. Additional school room opened at Male High School on North Market Street with Miss Beulah Moberly in charge. Reports on Monocacy and Potomac streams note clearing and muddy conditions respectively. Market prices list commodities with Osarn coal and various wheat and oats quotes.
The Barquet will be tendered to the Maryland grand councilor delegation in Junior Hall tonight by the Onippswa Tribs No 19 1.C.R.M. Members of the group will attend the event as part of the traditional observance.
A letter to G. WH of Washington Maryland counsels buyers about paint choices. The writer argues paint quality matters for house preservation, criticizes price as unreliable, and endorses Devoe as the likely superior option, mentioning contractors and sales points.
Obituary notes the death of Dr George Johnson at age 75 in Frederick. Born 1832 near Frederick, he studied at Princeton and Pennsylvania and practiced locally before retirement due to ill health. Survived by three children and a wife, he held roles in Columbia Lodge No 58 and All Saints Church. Funeral set for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with interment at Mt Olive Cemetery.
Dickeyville resident Desius E. Crane of Baltimore county sought to cancel a November 5 1904 marriage license issued for his intended union with Mize Jennie Sedeer of Frederick county. Deputy Clerk O Hara advised the license remained valid but Crane insisted it be filed away as unused.
Miss Helen Frama received two $150 reserved seat tickets for The Office Boy as part of an advertised offer. Gerson Rosenoar delivered the tickets at 12:55 p.m. in front of Hull and Reich stationery store after presenting a copy of Frank Dashon’s book Ghora Girls I Have Known.
Harvest Home, the annual donation day, is observed today at the Home for the Aged. Generous gifts of provisions and household necessities have been received, with the board of managers greeting friends and patrons during tours of the institution.
Elliott F. Shippard, grandson of William H. Vanderbilt, was sentenced to three months in jail and to pay $11,000 in damages for running over and killing Madeline Mrdaui with an automobile in Pazis.
Thirty thousand workers joined the strike in St Petersburg this morning causing citywide panic. Trains halted and refugees crowded the outgoing boats as public transportation collapsed under the disruption.
Bresial dispatch from Faisrisco Iowa says two Rock Island passenger trains collided head on near here this morning. The engineer, mail clerk and a tramp were killed. Several passengers were injured.
President Roosevelt arrived in New Orleans at nine o clock this morning and was met with an enthusiastic welcome. The dispatch notes the lively reception as he begins his visit.
Purely personal notices list visits and returns. Nellie O Nott visits Susie Poole on East Third Street while Millard F Perry travels to Baltimore. Numerous residents from Pittsburg Hagerstown Baltimore and Indianapolis host or visit relatives in this city, with several returning home.
Two inmates escaped the How ard county jail at Millcott City. Governor and Mrs. Warfield opened the Executive Mansion at Annapolis for the winter. The Governor will attend to crucial business today. Mrs. Emms C. Lewis died in Maryland penitentiary after serving a term for a criminal operation. Several local residents are reported ill with varying conditions. George Hudson was convicted at Snow Hill of assault with intent to kill.
Mount St. Mary's defeated Baltimore Moodhess College 11 to 0 in a rain soaked game. Mount St. Mary's outplayed the visitors despite drizzly conditions with strong defense and key runs.
Miss Virginia Chiswell daughter of Mr and Mrs William T Chiswell of Frederick county Maryland married Harry Arthur Kite in Washington DC at Trinity church with Rev Williame officiating. Attendants included Miss Helen Chiswell maid of honor and groomsmen Wallace Cobtwell and Harry Ohlawell. Mrs Hindley of Bookeystown played the wedding march.
Local pages announce Pattern Hats and Bonnets openings on October 27 and 23 1908 at 123 N Market Street with additional events including a festival at Olby Opera House on November 2. Also note a fall and winter display of hats and bonnets at 14 Booth Market Street and a hardware clearance sale plus heating stoves at cost.
L. E. Wellinix promotes the Ars Loom Drog gete line as a fresh take on carpets, offering new Weeres and close copies of handzoma Crisntal Rouge. A wide variety is available only at the carpet house, with the latest floor coverings on display for viewing.
Fragmentary OCR lists several roles including Vice-President President Vice President Cashier Aest Cashier Gro Wa Bute J D Baxer. Details and context are missing to identify individuals, dates, or the document’s purpose.
The Office Boy presented under Nixon and Zimmerman with Frank Deshon in the title role. The production blends musical comedy and light opera, famed for Deshon's drolleries and catchy airs. Large supporting company, elegant costumes, and stage settings promise an entertaining, up to date show following a hit run in New York and the East.
A Vancouver Washington subscriber writes that The News is a long looked for letter full of waves and news. He recalls Oscar Caller of Jefferson visiting while touring the state and recalls reading with his family in Creagerstown and near your city. He urges Frederick County residents to visit Portland and ride a streetcar to a progressive city on the Columbia River.
A Miriam Schroeder hosted musicale at East Patrick Street featuring performances by Mears Barnes and Lugenbeal with gingerbread and lemonade. A Brunswick Red Men's Hall mask ball drew many Frederick residents as the Frederick Select Orchestra played into the night.
Andrew Jackson was arrested by Officer Hobbs on charges of drunkenness and assault after threatening a keeper during a dispute over unpaid kitchen duties. He appeared before Justice J Francis Smith, was fined, and jailed 30 days for nonpayment. Elder Fiora preached on The Faithful Man with The Christian Walk to follow at German Baptist Brethren Church.
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