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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1905
Page
3
Black Dress Good Money Saving. readers urged to report promptly to The News any irregularity in receipt of papers.
A serious accident occurred on a Saturday on the Frederick and Woodsboro turnpike when John Snook of Creagerstown, riding a buggy with a three year old cart, was dragged and trampled after a horse kicked the buggy. He lay unconscious for hours at Elmer Warner’s place before being taken to his home in Creagerstown. The buggy horse and the auto owner, H. Etzler, were reportedly involved and the injured horse was later found near Hansonville tollgate.
Mr Georges W Houston of Chicago was fined $50 after a Saturday arrest by Sheriff Young and Justice Eckstein for riding an automobile without a license. He was traveling near Woodsboro and Frederick when he allegedly ignored warning to stop, injuring L C Leatherman who tried to guide his spirited horse. Houston claimed he stopped but Leatherman disputed it. The judge imposed the license fine, noting Houston had not yet resided in the state long enough to obtain one.
A compact notice advertises Barlow and Wilson's Minstrels performing Friday night at the City Opera House. The piece notes the act’s long history, mentioning famed minstrel names and a general appeal to audiences despite some indifference toward grand opera.
A Kingston era rumor claims the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad backs the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway project. Sources doubt B&O ownership, while Wabash connections surface as backers. Plans for Frederick to Baltimore show a low grade suitable for steam, with possession and upgrades slated for March 2.
Delitch, a German former Heidelberg graduate working for M J Grove Lime near Frederick, wandered barefoot through streets then sat in a church. He spoke five languages, yielded to arrest, and was fined twenty dollars before two days in jail. taken to Montevus Hospital for treatment.
The Frederick post office lists remaining advertised letters for Saturday September 16 1905. To claim, applicants must call for advertised letters or they are sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. Names include E D Buce James Coblentz Herman Schilling Miss May Barry Miss Atalsnts Brown Miss Fiorg Huesley Isa Hanaria Washington.
Mra J. O. Harne of Garfield lists a remarkable garden with over 200 sunflowers, one stalk bursting with 143 blooms, others bearing 30 to 100 blooms. A pumpkin measures 56 inches in circumference and six ripe tomatoes weigh six pounds.
In Garfield County Mira Winfield saw two large copperhead snakes on a meat bench in her smoke house. She shot her two young children inside the house and fled to the field for her husband Cyrus Winfield, who arrived and killed both snakes with a single shot.
Local market quotes list corn at 3.30 per barrel and 57 per bushel. Wheat No 2 red at 789 steamer 683 per bushel. rejected 550 per bushel. Oats 40 cents per bushel.
A stream of notices lists John Swepe and many Washington, D. C. visitors, plus residents like Charles A Deval and J. K. Seaman spending time in Frederick and area towns. Names include Clabaugh, Hagan, Garrett, Cramer, Ramsburg, Akers, Fair, Albaugh, Adams, and more. Several entries note travel to New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Lancaster, Altoona, and Brunswick.
BRIEF BITS lists Frederick College opening tomorrow and notes a Gutted Drill Association meeting at 7:50 PM to conduct important business. Also reports a corn harvest event, Braddock Heights land sales, a hen theft, excursion train arrival, a tailoring contest prize, a Galilean Fishermen conference for Union Hospital support, and local stream conditions with Potomac clear at Knoxville. For 25 cents, readers can place Want Ads to find work or a cage.
Churches in Schleyeville and surrounding areas held services yesterday with preaching by Elder Fakraey, Brooner, Kechbach, and Parker. Sunday schools were conducted across multiple churches, with notes on sermons, midweek plans, and a forthcoming Rally Day. The Alkahest Lyceum Bureau plans star courses with local support to ensure financial viability for the Christian Association. The ill and recovering mentioned include Bratey, Hou, Forsythe, Thomas, Yinger, and Phebus.
Fish Commissioner George M. Bowers informed the Shepherdstown Register that a liberal supply of young basa will be sent to Shepherdstown this fall to restock the Potomac River at that locale. Jacob Gorman, former Cecil & Gorman partner, has bought Louis O S Fout’s grocery stock and fixtures on South Market Street and will take charge of the store tomorrow.
Local department store touts a September sale with a large stock of black fabrics and garments. The ad lists prices on wool blankets, cushions, and a wide array of imported silks and crepe fabrics. Promotions encourage attendance and claim unbeatable bargains on black silk and wool textiles.
A collage of business notices from Frederick Maryland including Neidig & Miller, typing and bookkeeping at 350 per month, sewing machine repairs, gas and electric ranges on terms, and reduced one way fares to the West via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Also professional cards, hotel notices, and Sunday excursion details with regional vendors and specials.
Articles report Samuel Wisher Jr killed by a train near Pequea Cecil county. Cardinski Gibbons confirms a class of 49 at Be Egnetine church Belair. Asbury Methodist church Sallabory reopened for service. Policeman Searles Cumberland severely beaten during an arrest. James Andrews in Cecil county jail for 37 years seeks release. Harry Reynolds in Hagerstown died by inhaling gas. Rev Alexander Haverstick bids farewell at St Johns Frostburg. Rev Ernest Wood resigns Somerset Parish. Fr Moore to succeed. John Osvanaugh held for grand jury on criminal assault in Midland Allegany. Arthur Rizar charged with kicking boy at Allegany Brick Works. jailed Cumberland. Two operations done, a possible third.
Several individuals faced fines for disorderly conduct after Saturday night arrests by Officers King and Dieter. Jesse Jones, John Parker, Edward Simmons, Frederick Simons were fined $2 each. Jo C. was fined $2 and jailed for six months upon nonpayment. A drunken disorderly suspect and a break in occurred, with penalties assigned. A fishing party along Monocacy yielded a 3 pound bass near Buckeystown bridge.
Door to door agents offer pure aluminum ware guaranteed as spun not stamped and 20 percent cheaper. Advertisement from Allen Gursx & Co promotes quality and savings for houseware buyers.
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