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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1905
Page
5
The notice asks prompt reporting of any irregularity found with receipt papers. It outlines expected action by readers to communicate issues to The News and mentions the term regularity in handling documents.
Frank A Bobbins Circus reaches East Third Street today after a Westminster arrival. A morning parade featured wagons horses and riders with two bands. Performances slated for afternoon and night. News letters praise the show as entertaining and orderly. An escape incident at Edgemont involved cages knocked from a train roof releasing a kangaroo and deer but lions and tigers remained in cages.
New shelves rise in A R Yeakis store room at North Market Street. William Wills bought the coffee stand at Market House from John Thomas and took charge this morning. Marion C. Phebus Roy Baland and Moossy party fished and caught eight bass, largest 43 pounds. M F Least Andrew Riessling and three sons fished at Greanfishd Mills and caught four bass, largest 34 pounds.
Mise Lucy Eriner daughter of G H Eriner Union Bridge and William Conningham of Alexis were married at Alexis by Rev Fr Owens. An elegant dinner followed at the bride’s sister Mrs Wood Hoke’s home in Alexis. They will reside in Alexis. Also May Frowntfalter of Hagerstown and Ray Moser of Tharmone were married at the residence of Elder A B Barnhart in Sagerstown. Local market quotations and a note on deafness remedies appear in this brief community page.
A Maryland circuit court heard cases of horse stealing and larceny involving defendants identified as George A. Jason and Arthur J. Hamman. Hamman faced a jury after being accused of stealing a horse from Mr. Spornssler in Attry, with questions of mental responsibility and duress raised. Dr. Joseph Clark testified as an insanity expert, and the defendant’s bail was set high after an ambulance transport due to a medical episode. The trial paused for a midafternoon recess as counsel argued.
The funeral for John 8. Quirn Sr. was held yesterday afternoon at his West South Street home. Rev. L. A. Thirlzald of the Methodist Episcopal church conducted services. The Fredonia Council No. 4600 A M attended the funeral.
The text notes two funeral services with pallbearers from local orders. Mrs Lucy Dixon, wife of Thomas Dixon, died Monday in Orleans and was buried at Mt Olivet. Funeral director George W. Peters oversaw the interment alongside floral tributes and clergy led prayers.
Mrs Mary A Eckenrode wife of T A Eckenrode died Tuesday afternoon September 19 at her home in Tansysown Maryland in her 76th year. She was a model wife mother and neighbor and aided others in trouble. Survived by husband and children John O E San Diego James A Stealten Mrs Jennie G Peters Thomas O Shamokin. Funeral held Friday at St Josephs Catholic church with Rev Father B J Lennon officiating. Pallbearers named. Dr Fuss funeral director. A two month old son of Mr and Mrs B J Aflants died at Tuscarora address given. Funeral at 4 o'clock Catholic church Manor tomorrow.
Deputy Sheriff Darner today escorted two prisoners to the Maryland penitentiary. Charles H. Daviden, jailed for three years for larceny, and George Johnson, colored, sentenced to seven years for robbery.
Local column lists residents and visitors with movements between Frederick Baltimore Middletown Brunswick Braddock Hanover and other places. Names include Clarton O Keedy A A Lamar Daisy Tomes Gleas Worthingtom Catherine Shope Hilde Haughtie James Maredith Smith and others as they travel, visit relatives, attend conventions, or relocate temporarily.
Movement to obtain a city charter for Annapolis is reported alongside a string of local misfortunes and events. Fatalities include S K Darrell of Poco moke and Benjamin L Keene of wear Oambridge. Other items note a kangaroo and two deer at large near Peo Mar, a hunter Thomas Browning dying aged 90 in Garrett county, and injuries from a self inflicted gun accident at Havre de Grace. Reports also cover midshipmen not required to report due to diphtheria, elopement brought to Hagerstown, a baggagemaster crushed at Calvert Street Station, and a confrontation between James Newman and coworkers in Ridgaley County.
Special deputy to the Tax News reports that Congressman J. N. Williamsco Dr. Van Gesmer and Marion Biggs were convicted of perjury in securing a man to locate fraudulently on government land at PortLas. The Sept 28 verdict follows charges related to government land fraud.
Special Dispatch reports the Trinidad Heer Granade rammed a Brooklyn pier this morning wrecking it. Fifty men were buried in the rubble and six were badly injured.
M Witta arrived this morning in St Pritzserrs to a great welcome. The Decadents, Forbear, offer a harsh verse urging poets to avoid sorrow and despair and to keep peace while singing. The Atlanta Journal quotes Marquis as the source of the verse with a note to say you saw it in The News.
Walter Thomas Davis of Fountain Milk marries Mary Sophia Anderson of Urleans at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage after repeated delays and a broken carriage wheel. The ceremony proceeds with a missing best man and a rush to catch a train to Washington. The note also promotes Cousin Kate at the City Opera House with Alberts Galistic.
A local sale promotes heavily reduced prices on black fabrics and dress trimmings. The ad touts multiple silk and wool varieties with deep cuts, plus related garments and accessories. It highlights helpful departments such as stockings, undergarments, and hats, and mentions nearby retailers offering millinery displays and various household items.
The document lists D Baker WM and D Barker as vice presidents with D Baker as cashier. G Timmerman and Samuel G Duvall are noted as president and cashiers with capital stock of 100,000 and surplus 250,000. Directors include Jopax Jag, McBmemnr, J D Barren, Juba Jno C Mortem, D H Hanoxrr, and others across multiple towns.
Justice John Wood remains housebound by illness. George Schell of South Street is confined to home. Mrs. Kuodle, mother of Renton Eknocs, on Market Street, is ill. J. H. Goodhart of Patrick Street sprained his ankle while out hunting but now near full recovery.
Grace Reformed in Pressias HUI and St. Pauls Reformed in Utica will administer the Lord's Supper next Sunday with preparatory services on the preceding Saturday led by Rev. S. H. Hench. Zion Reformed in Charlestills holds regular service October 1 at 2 05 p.m. The Two Iwins musical comedy arrives at City Opera House Tuesday night, promising a crowded house and strong audience interest. S surveys by S L Dodges' corps return from Frederick, westward across the Ostoctin and South Mountains and plan a more detailed survey toward Hagerstown for a possible new line.
A letter to W H B Etchison from Frederick Maryland discusses paint costs. It argues genuine Devoe paint offers long term savings compared to poor paints and various deceptive mixes. The author signs F W Devoe Co with P L Hargett & Co as sellers.
Community notices announce a Knights gathering and parade in Castle Hall at 3 20 p m with marching to 245 and return at 4 o'clock. Local businesses advertise gas heating stoves expositions hats tailors and hospital meetings plus fall millinery displays and oyster sales around Frederick Maryland.
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