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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
3
A terse notice instructs subscribers to report promptly to The News amyer regarding receipt openers and regularity. The call emphasizes timely reporting to address irregular delivery or reception issues.
Local residents report travel and visits from cities including Washington Baltimore and Pittsburg. Names mentioned include Mr Thomas Fisher Mrs Newcomer Mr Harry Newcomer Mr O O Ossty Mr Charles Ramsburg Mr Grayson Byerly Hailer bride Mrs Zohn Rithie John Ritchie Allen Boyd family Misses Jeannette Ogle Mamie Grimes Gertrude McAlister Walter McAlister Curtis Grimes Mrs Mary E Bowers Catherine Winter Fleming and Mrs Charles W Fleming. Trips feature a wedding and a ride on the electric road to Hagerstown.
Guy K Motter opens a law office in the Central National Bank Building. After 14 years as pastor, Rev L Smith D D resigns from Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sheridan Avenue East End Pittsburg. Chariss Fisher injured at Ox Fibre Brush Works when a pulley bolt strikes his right hand. treated by Dr McCarthy.
Miss Carrie Flook of Myersville and Robert Connelly manager of a steel store in Pittsburgh were married Wednesday at St Pauls Church in Hagerstown. Rev A B Statton officiated. They will reside in Allegheny City after a brief wedding journey.
Mr Albert Ritchie of New York and Mr Harold Run Eel begin a walking trip through Virginia visiting relatives. They will be gone about a week. Also noted a tennis match with Joclliffe defeating Heydon 6 2 6 4 on the Third street court.
The city sets the tax rate at 1.10 per 100 while the taxable basis rises to 4 015 242 from 2 654 ones. Real estate leads the levy at 2 933 360 with personal property 590 536 and stock 522 336. funds support general purposes and a housing facility. Also approved was the bond of Mr Jann Blasr as water district collector.
Daniel H. Shook died yesterday afternoon at his home near his birth place after a long illness of an affliction of the brain. He was 53 years old and a lifelong resident of the area. Survived by a widow Harriss A. Kintz and several children, along with two brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday with services at the house and interment at Donbs cemetery.
A young colored woman in Montgomery County remains in a trance for hours. Fire destroyed the J B Fisher storehouse in Preston Caroline County. A grandchild’s death leads Mrs Mary A Hoskman of Hagerstown to grief. A Cambridge arson case involves Jas E Lamone facing court for alleged fire setting. Local political shifts touch former State Senator David E Dick as a Governor candidate on the Republican ticket. Construction advances on East Patrick Street with Caryell Construction Company concreting the square and bricklayers arriving. completion hoped within two weeks as steam power signals faster progress.
Walter Lippy waived a hearing and was committed to jail to await grand jury action on a statutory breaking charge near Walkersville. Charles Smith, charged with assaulting Lewis Wineberry on Vernon Molesworth farm, waived hearing and posted $100 bond for grand jury action.
Noon reports on streams show Monosacy near Steiner's Mill Buckeye dam clear with Reifsnider's mill also clear and Cereaville mill still slightly cloudy. At Point of Rocks the Potomac river was clearing.
Dispatch from Sept 5 reports artillery hit Bejakian hospital killing many Armenians. Survivors fled as troops advanced and chaos followed, with chaos and casualties noted in the attack.
An earthquake struck Catanzo Italy in September causing extensive destruction across Calabria. Houses collapsed in three villages with widespread damage reported and relief efforts underway.
A deadly blaze swept a tenement on East Seventy First Street early this morning. Fire crews responded quickly but the blaze claimed lives before flames could be controlled. Authorities investigate the cause as bystanders watched.
A terse city report notes a quieting of activity today following a September event. Officials and residents closely monitor the situation as calm returns to public spaces.
Court action wrapped up with verdicts for defendants in two cases and for the plaintiff in another. Edward A. Strasburg awarded damages of 200 dollars while Jacob W. Strasburg and Laura N. Clebaugh won in their favor against the plaintiff. Several bankruptcy and bond cases proceeded with demurrers and continuances noted.
Fire at John O Boyer s Broad Run farm destroyed a large barn and wagon shed with 1000 bushels wheat hay and other items. Fire started in a straw stack as family dined. a bucket brigade saved the house and nearby bungalow while roofs caught fire from embers. Loss estimated between 23000 and 000 with insurance in Grangers Company Midaletown. Lots selling fast near Braddock Heights with plans for cottages next spring.
The Wabash surveying corps confirms a tunnel location through South Mountain with a route from Westminister near Frederick Works. They trace from the Frederick Brick Works north of Clarke Place across farms to the Monocacy and mark a tunnel entry at Foxs Gap near Reno monuments. The group also advances toward Middletown along the National Pike and outlines the tunnel entrance on South Mountain.
Major James A Cooper and Dalbys L Fickes arrived in Nogales to oversee the installation of pumps drills and related equipment at Richfield Mining Company properties in Magdalena and Ures Sonora Mexico. Fredericke and Morrison will inspect the mines and commence machinery installation planned to accelerate development and output for stockholders.
A crowded audience witnessed The Sign of the Grass at the City Opera House. Performers included Mr. W. H. Ferris as Marcos Superbus, Mr. Charles Stowe as Nero, Julian Barton as Glabrio, and Miss Minnie Downing as Mercia whose beauty and performance drew praise. The act three banquet scene moved viewers as Mercia’s Christian steadfastness triggers Marcus Superbus’s conversion.
The document presents the August 25 1905 financial statement of Citizens National Bank at Frederick Maryland. It lists resources such as loans and discounts overdrafts due from state and bank reserves and notes of other national banks and totals. Liabilities show capital stock surplus undivided profits and various deposits with certification by the cashier and notaries.
The Frederick shop advertises low prices on curtains gowns and gleaming silk fabrics. It touts Nemo corsets and elastic stock stockings plus aluminum ware and gas range deals while urging shoppers to compare with city prices. Local notices announce meetings sales and travel offers.
The Washington County Democratic Convention at Hagerstown adopted a resolution denouncing the legislature for passing a law pensioning judges. A county ticket was nominated for the slate including Henry H. Keedy Jr and others. J O Snyder lost the chair race to Dr J Harpers Wade by 54 to 118 votes. The convention urged the disfranchising amendment but did not reference Governor Warfield’s administration.
Biograph Pictures opens at the Opera House with a new motion picture program and singing. A Saturday matinee features a special Twelve Act Obers mergan Passion Play segment. A Friday night dance at Braddock Heights runs with bus departures at 6, 7, 8, and 10. Sheriff sale of liquors tomorrow at 9 for distraint. Dancing classes and private lessons offered by Miss W. J. Ritchie. Gas and electric bill reminders. Frederick College announces courses and fees.
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