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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1904
Page
3
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The Weekly News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page issue replete with news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and offers advertising advantages. Copy deadlines are 5 pm for new ads and 12 pm for changes on Wednesday.
A string of social notes records movements and visits: Mr Charles Cronise is staying a few days at the Manor. Mrs John Metcalfe of Baltimore guests Mrs George Houck. families relocate on North Market Street. Mrs B Bonnabel of New York visits her mother Mrs A J Topper. Miss Mary Roelkey visits aunt Miss Oslesta Roelkey in Harmony Grove. several residents return from travels, take new positions, or travel to St Louis for the Exposition and World's Fair.
The Oct 2 Sunday service will be led by Rev. Benjamin A. Bryan. The Presbyter y of Maryland will hold a Hagerstown meeting Oct 3 replacing Emmitsburg due to Rev. Dr. David Riddle illness. Moderators and speakers include Rev. Joseph Malone and Rev. Drs Banham Gatricie Shaw. Mrs Louisa Woerner suffered a stroke and was taken to Emergency Hospital.
A grand jury submitted a special report on Frederick water sources noting stagnant pools at old receivers and pollution risks at take-in Yellow Springs. Dr. Ira J. McCurdy urges purchasing water sheds, fencing, removal of habitations, pit filling, and legislative action to restrict building along watersheds. Criminal cases include James Heiser, 13, released for lack of proof, and William Foland’s arson attempt trial continuing.
The Elks Club of Frederick filed articles of incorporation with incorporators including Wilbur H. Du vall and Jacob Rosenstock. Officers for the first year will be Richard P. Rose president and John L. Johnson and Elmer E. Dixon as vice presidents with Frank J. Newman as secretary. The club plans to buy or erect a social building with pool and billiard rooms and lodge facilities. Magician Keene Culbertson, known as Keene, returns to the stage and may retire from the auto business in October to train his company for a Central Pennsylvania tour.
Somerset T. Williams proprietor of High View Hotel at Boyds and Frank J. Walch of the Treasury Department fished on the Potomac near Tuscarora Saturday and landed a large string of bags with the heaviest nearly four pounds. Williams caught eight fine black bass weighing 1 to 3 pounds each. Fishing along the Posemiac at Dickersons Seneca and Pense points is reported as excellent.
The funeral for Dr John Morris Steck was held yesterday afternoon at his lake home in Smithsburg. Rev D B Kurtz of Smithsburg Lutheran Church conducted services. Salem Lodge of Masons, of which Steck was a member, had charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers included Dr J E Pitenogle Hagerstown Dr B S Davis Boonsboro Dr J T Protzman Smithsburg Messrs George M Beaore George H Clark and Lancelot Jacques.
Mr and Mrs Lowia Carlton Smith of Vancouver Washington announce the marriage of their daughter Edith May to Mr William 3 LT Derr. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening October 11 at 730 p m at St Pauls English Lutheran church in Vancouver.
Socialist candidate for Congress in the Sixth district, Mr. 5. L. V. Young of Hageratown, gathers signers to place his name on the ticket. He aims for 300 signatures, despite the Attorney General ruling that Socialists failed to poll the required votes last year to secure ballot access.
The Sixth District Democratic convention convenes tomorrow in Rockville to choose a House candidate. William Kilgour of Montgomery has withdrawn, DeWarren Reynolds of Cumberland refused, and several Frederick delegates say no clear nominee exists. James McHaury of Cumberland remains undecided about candidacy.
Question raised in Allegany county whether Col George A Pearre Republican candidate for Congress in Maryland’s Sixth District is entitled to have his name on the official ballot. New primary law adopted April last shifts to direct party vote, but Pearre was endorsed by a county convention under the old system, prompting doubts about ballot placement.
Produce fair this morning with pumpkins in various sizes and plentiful fruit including apples pears grapes and peaches. Prices show eggs rising and tomatoes aging ten cents per bushel. peaches fetch 50 cents to 1.20 per bushel. Some pantiloups and pickling-ready items priced cheaply.
The Maryland College of Music in Baltimore held its annual reception last Thursday at 825 McMechen Street. Principal speaker Alfred W. Schenint greeted pupils and faculty from the various departments as enrollment boomed with students from multiple states. Wilberforce G. Orot is expected October 1 as harmony composition and chorus director. Drawing for free and partial scholarships will be held October 8.
Today's market quotes list corn at 2.80 per barrel shelled 66 per bushel. Wheat No 2 red 1.04 No 3 red 1.01 steamer 96 per bushel rejected 80 per bushel damaged 7c per bushel. Oats 55 cents per bushel.
The Grand Jury submits its September Term report to the Frederick County Circuit Court judges. After 19 days of sessions and seven hour workdays, 542 witnesses were examined across cases including assault with intent to murder, larceny, burglary, forgery, selling liquor, and other offenses. The jail was found in excellent condition with 3 prison ers for corporation offenses and 11 for state offenses. numerous cases were dismissed.
The document calls for tighter laws to curb grand jury waste by considering petty offenses, tighter gun and license controls, improved traffic safety, and stricter hog pen and water-pollution regulations in Frederick City. It notes lax trader licenses, urges abattoir relocation, and commends Sheriff Young for support.
The Frederick Gas and Electric Company announces a rate reduction starting for October consumption. Discounts apply for on-time payments and a 40 percent cut is offered for customers guaranteeing a minimum monthly ramp payment. The firm highlights modernization and plans to install machinery for ship purposes if demand grows.
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