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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1901
Page
5
Amos HK of Brunswick invents a classification signal for locomotive fronts. Patented August 20 1901 the device transmits signals from the headlight via tubes and is controlled by a cab rod. It allows faster speed signaling in any weather while keeping lights on unless the headlight is off and includes emergency oil for power.
The Republican gathering at 11:45 a.m. chose candidates for the House of Delegates and county offices including sheriff, county commissioners, treasurer, and surveyor. A.D. Willard chaired, with resolutions honoring McKinley and Roosevelts and pledging support for Roosevelt and Pratt for state offices.
Woodsboro Savings Bank begins a creased brick three story building in Woodsboro. It measures 67 feet by 64 feet with a first floor banking room two storefronts and a second floor hall 38 by 64 feet for meetings and offices. The bank is under three years old with individual deposits totaling 68 000 and total resources at 260 000.
Candidates named from Frederick Middle town Thurmont New Market and Liberty for sheriff treasurer and surveyor positions. Lease led sheriff on first ballot with 16 votes and Charles O Biser won treasurer with 15 votes Rager topped surveyor with 20 votes. Central committee to meet next Saturday at the Court House and fill any vacancies.
Edward E. Meen of Gaithersburg held on horse fraud charges. Bond reinstated after new bail posted. Justice Wood Thomas Kennedy arrested for disorderly conduct. fined $2. Rash Lee and Victoria Minor jailed for drunken disorderly acts, 20 and 30 days respectively.
Special dispatch reports that Justices Lewis and Titus, assigned to defend Czolgost, will be ready to proceed with the case on Monday morning. Also notes Talbot County Fair directors cancel this year due to lack of interest and few entries. Cleveland considers funding a McKinley statue on public square.
The circuit court chaired by Chief Judge James McSherry opened at 9 30 this morning. Adam Robinson was convicted of assault with intent to kill and sentenced to 18 months in the House of Correction. Other trials included Green and Robinson for theft with a not guilty verdict and several indictments for murder and blackmail with various pleadings and dispositions.
George Weivel was arrested in Alexandria Virginia for allegedly attempting to wreck a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train near his home. Constable John A Simpson and local authorities detained him after investigators found a cross tie placed on the track causing the Washington passenger train to stop. A hearing was scheduled before Justice Eckstein on Monday.
Local items include Knights of Pythias meeting at City Hotel Barret with dinner specials tonight, store hours and holiday closing, Miss W M Ritchie resuming dancing classes, and various classified notices. Also announcements of Democratic County Convention at City Hall September 28, plus ads for washing machines, eye care, dressmaking, and railroad excursions to Lonaconing and Luray on September 22 with round trip fares.
A storefront touts exclusive wall paper designs by William Campbell Co leaders in high novelties. Prospective buyers urged to view the line in the market and compare as the shop claims the largest stock in the city and prominence in the north window display.
John Hendrickson presents a telephonic notice about frosty mornings signaling seasonal change. The ad boasts seasonable merchandise arriving, with every department showing ripe stock and hot weather items gone. It emphasizes dry goods in good shape with rare items offered at rare prices to attract customers.
Mooho Glove debuts with six rarities made of selected akins and faultless finish. Finishes include cloth Gray, Browns, Tan, Modes and Black with a price of 980. Also advertised are all wool 54 inch fabric at 80 a yard and Oxford shade fabrics marketed for street skirts and schoolgirl skirts.
A line of wool waisting cloths in new Fall colors has opened with prices far below real worth. New shawls offered at 25 cents will open buyers’ eyes and help ward off chilly evenings.
Onn mt Hlewpstonson NEIDIG & MILLER promote the Glabe of Fashion featuring gowns, colored dress goods, and silk items. They tout low prices on Peau de Sol, Black Velvets, and new waister fabrics, with discounts and a free replacement offer. Also advertise prescriptions and florid drug services at Clinton E. Main and Isanogle & Wagaman in Frederick, MD.
E E Miles Jr, recently discharged from the U S Army for ill health, recounts seven years and five months service in the Army and U S M C including a battle on the Indians, assignments on the Yosemite, and Yangtze duties in China. He sailed around the world via Guam and Shanghai returning to Emmitsburg where he was discharged.
Miss Eliz abeth Catharine Metz wed Mr David A Phreamer on September 18 at Zion's Reformed Church in Chambersburg in a large ceremony. The bride, niece of Dr James K Waters of Thurmont, and the Philadelphia based groom were joined by many friends.
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