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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
3
A fragmentary listing shows daily train times and stops including Hagerstown Emmitsburg Littlestown Rocky Ridge and Bricks at various afternoon and morning hours. The text also mentions a No 5 express daily service and an official signature from GRISWOLD General President.
A dated history fragment lists notable births and deaths across centuries. Alexander the Great is noted as born in 356 B C and events touch Roman emperors Antonicus Pius and Charles VI. Robert Emmet and Sir Thomas Hardy are mentioned among other figures with vague details and miscopied place names.
Emmitt L. Route, charged with stealing a horse and cart from Johnsville's John D. Grabil, pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Chief Judge McSherry to eight years since the property was recovered and the plea saved a trial. Indicted co-defendant Edward O'Malley received 18 months for stealing an overcoat. George W. Pittman faced trial for assault with intent to kill Henry Turner after a white cap gang incident near Knotville.
Mr and Mrs James Brown return home from the Pan American Exposition. Dr Edward Bowling and Mr Robert Ramsburg of this city visit West Virginia on business. Milton E Getzendanner of Polo Illinois returns home after visiting his sisters on East Church street. The Ladies. Syrup of Figa touted for safety and popularity with use advised for all conditions. California Fig Syrup Co. branding to seek genuine article. For sale by all druggists. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for soothing cures and suitability for mothers and children. Sold by A L Pearre. mete
The city held a crowded memorial service for President McKinley at the City Opera House with Rev. Dr. Ingle and Rev. Eschbach delivering addresses. Bells tolled and hymns were sung as the nation mourned, with Speaker Maulsby and others urging calm, reverence for authority, and national unity.
The article reports on memorial services for President William McKinley, including sermons by Rev. Dr. E. S. Todd and Rev. T. Freeman Dixon, praising McKinley as honest, ambitious, and devoted to public life. It notes a nationwide outpouring, universal sorrow, and calls for restraint and a fair trial for the assassin. It describes services in Middletown and New Market with draped churches, bells tolling, and program details.
Across towns including Emmitsburg Myersville and Brunswick mourn President McKinley with church services. Hymns address by local ministers, schools and businesses closed, bells tolled, mourning draped interiors, and formal remembrances led by Rev. May Hill Marriott and others.
A South to North grief letter notes flags draped in New Orleans and across the region. The writer describes crowds gathering at railroad stations to hear news of the president, and foreigners expressing strong reactions to the assassin. He highlights shared national sorrow and Southern sympathy.
A collection notes counterfeit money is old news and editorials urge sticking to the write. Fall goods appear in shop windows as the chrysanthemum signals season change. Harvey B. Lease, auctioneer, to sell real estate for John Francis Smith at the Court House, including a dwelling on East Fifth Street. Hamilton Lindsay to auction the Riehl property on West Patrick Street.
At Hanover Pa yesterday Ivanhoe and Willie Winks owned by Smith & Bro finished in top places in the 2.23 and 2.27 classes while Laertes owned by Geo W Smith placed 5 5 4 in the 2.30 trotting heat. A bass fishing party near Tuscarora reported sixty seven keepers averaging two pounds. Lawrence Onderdonk fatally injured at Brunswick while coaling a coal chute and cab. Republican county convention set for City Opera House at 11 tomorrow to nominate a county ticket. A conveyor on the Eisstern Milling conveyor broke, delaying work hours.
Special Dispatch to Tus News Washington Sept 20 the Schley Court of Inquiry reconvened at the Navy Yard with all members present including Dewey Benham Ramsey and Schley. Higginson testified he doubts Schley fully acted to destroy the Colon while at anchor as defense objects. Dewey said the court must obtain all facts. Judge Wilson said Schley’s counsel would later seek exception to witness opinions.
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington with the Cabinet on a special train. A regular Cabinet meeting was held at the White House. Market quotes show corn at 2.60 per barrel, shelled corn 60 cents per bushel, No 2 red wheat 67 cents, steamer 58, rejected 50 cents. Hay quoted at 13.40 to 14 per ton.
Regular dance tonight at Braddock Heights with early to late departures. Local eateries offer shell oysters, crabs, and roasts. theatre-style menu and on-shell service. Advertisements include shoes at the Bee store, bargain school shoes, and a variety of local services and excursions from Frederick, with rail trips to Lonaconing and Luray Caverns on September 22.
The Frosty Mornings are here and fall season merchandise has arrived. Every department features winter goods with prices like 98c yard for 54 inch all wool cloth and shades in gray brown tan and black. A new line of wool palat ing cloths, shawls at 260, and gowns promise savings on warm apparel for ladies and schoolgirls.
Jous Hewpssexson NEIDIG & MILLER present a broad update of fashion goods including dress silks velvets and colored dress fabrics. They tout fresh stock value claims on silks peaux de soie and black taffeta with lower prices and free replacements if defective. Also advertised are curtains wares and a weekly promo from Isanogle & Wagaman with specials and a selection of dinner sets. Clinton Main Frederick County MD.
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