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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1901
Page
4
An editorial urges better care of Frederick shade trees to prevent storm damage. It argues scientific trimming strengthens trees, protects homes, and enhances city beauty, citing recent storm debris and the need for improved tree maintenance by authorities and residents.
Public editorials mourn President McKinley and praise Mrs McKinley and the late leader. In the wake of the attack, newspapers urge Roosevelt to uphold McKinley’s policy of peace and amity, stressing restraint and conservative goals in foreign relations.
The Baltimore News notes that attempts to find a lawful punishment for his case failed despite diligent statute searches. Unwar ranted methods were discussed, revealing a defect in the law. The piece argues the necessity for remedy remains great and unlikely to be overlooked again.
A compact collage of comic exchanges and wry quips. Dialogues touch on titles and professions, playful barbs about haircuts and health, and a sly jab about promised repayment with alacrity. The piece reads as a humorous snapshot of period social banter and newspaper filler.
The Philadelphia Record reflects on unity after President McKinley’s attack and the meaning of collective sorrow. It also analyzes how drought affects farmers and consumers, noting that high prices spread through the market and farmers diversify crops to guard profits.
Funeral service for the late president in the Capitol followed Methodist forms. The ceremony opened with Lead Kindly Light sung by the Metropolitan M E church choir, included a prayer by Rev H R Naylor, a 25 minute sermon by Bishop Andrews, and Nearer My God to Thee. All seats were filled and aisles stood as the benediction by Rev Chapman marked the close.
Edward Young a respected Frederick resident died at his West Fourth Street home after a long illness. Born in Washington County he worked as a pale man for Ramsburg Fertilizer and served as deputy clerk of the circuit court. He was 68, survived by a widow and six children and several siblings. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at his house. interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Also noted is the death of infant Alfred Jenkins, age 2 months, grandson of Mrs. Samuel Lidie. A fog signal invention and medical advertisements conclude the snippet.
County commissioners voiced serious objections to bills from constables and magistrates for committing and transporting tramps to the House of Correction after riding B and O trains. They urge proper legal process and jury trial rights, noting many prisoners are released for defects or illegal confinement. The board also approved building a 98 foot iron bridge over Fishing Creek at Stulls Landing and inspected Montevue Hospital for storm damage repairs.
The Christian church in Washington DC hosted a September 10 wedding of Miss M Margaret Dudrow of Hyattsville Maryland to Mr Julius Hall of Poolesville Maryland. Rev Bagby officiated with maid of honor Rebekah Hall and best man Arthur G Bigin. The couple departed for Buffalo and Niagara and will reside in Poolesville.
A wheat field fire near Travilah Montgomery county destroyed about 1400 bushels of wheat and damaged a pace bee grader. The blaze started when sparks from an engine ignited the straw, quickly consuming the crop and causing about $1000 in losses.
A florid obituary fragment extols a fallen leader as a martyr of the nation. It lauds his public service, loyalty, and fearless stance against death while contrasting him with past figures and urging silence for enemies. A New York Journal attribution follows with a cold remedy ad at the end.
County correspondence from Nossy Ridge notes a protracted meeting at Flint Hall starting September 2. Local workers James Perrell and Charles White husked 500 bushels of corn in three days at Backeys town factory last week. Several residents visit or return home from nearby towns including Bessie Perrell from Luray and Ella Bowers from Baltimore. Rural delivery will begin in Montgomery County next December with a route from Dickersona to Old Furnace Ford and back via Mount Ephraim Thurston Park Mills Greenfield Mills.
Dr Rudolph Schiffmann of St Paul Minn proclaims a discovered remedy that promises instant relief and cures for asthma hay fever and bronchitis. He will offer free sample packs at A L Pearce’s drug store 40 South Market Street on Thursday September 19 for local sufferers and up to September 21 for out of town requests with a 2c stamp to Dr R Lehimann 370 Jackson Street St Paul Minn.
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