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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1905
Page
5
fragmented OCR notes list historical names and events including Pompey the Great Julius Caesar and Cato the Elder, Greek tragedy references, a famous preacher, a Union soldier, and other dates and births. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear connections.
A local column lists residents and guests visiting or traveling through Frederick. Names include Eugeus M. Phebus in New York, Miss Eva Willard visiting Clinton Willard, and Mr. A T Nelson with Mrs. Holly Nelson from Cincinnati visiting Mrs. Jannis Nelson. Also noted are travels to Baltimore Boston Laurer Bridge and a U S Department of Agriculture visit by B C Althonsa.
Exit September noted. Items include local figures Jaline Looheer Edward Gannog and Henry Only with B Rosenour Sons in a Monocacy mishap. Fishing party of Lewis M Malier Vernon M Sheads and Grayson B Haver at Frenchman’s Rock. Shipley trop carp 22.5 pounds placement in North Market fountain. Commentary on the noiseless telephone and rising automation.
Deputy Sheriff Darner moved inmates to Hours of Correction. Charles Miller received 3 years for assault. Thomas Sowell sentenced for years for jail breaking. Georgia Dimmy colonized to Maryland penitentiary for 2 years on larceny charge.
The Mountain City Lodge Pythians from Frederick accompanied by city and county lodges conferred the page rank on 100 candidates for Valley Lodge in Hagerstown. The 200-strong contingent paraded through Frederick and Washington streets to Antietam and Potomac, with a district meeting to follow and remarks by Grand Chancellor Reno Harp. The Frederick party returned around 2 am after a late, well received celebration.
A three point conference of Prohibition central committees and candidates is planned for next Thursday evening. An evening with Anti-Saloon and Total Abstinence Leagues will occur simultaneously to organize the fall Prohibition campaign with aid pledged by officers of both sides. County central committee members announced include George W. Biessing and Charles Millard of Buckeystown, plus figures from Frederick, Middletown, Urhan, Liberty, New Mars, Woodsboro, Peteragilis, Mount Pleasant, Jefferson, Tobnaville, Lingsmore, Dascarors, Barkittaville, Ballenger, Walkeraville and others.
The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Dan A Grove of Wolfevills was celebrated on a Saturday September 22 with children relatives and many friends. Guests included Sophia Hayes Jennie Hayes daughters Jeroldine Naomi Tag Eady Lloyd Frey Luther Rice Elmer Gray Reno Cyrus Eva Olga Jane Powell James Stroup and wife Jacob Warrenfeltz Olford Harp plus Henry Dunbarger Anes Powell James Davin and Iva Powell of Hagerstown. The couple received gold framed glasses a gold piece a cook store straw matting and other gifts. a sumptuous dinner followed as more guests arrived.
The flat spike of the New York Anbury and Lansing Railroad was driven on September 21 by president Gaps B Murdock. Present were officers H A Clarke consulting engineer of Philadelphia B C Orum resident engineer of Frederick Md and N Gibbe resident engineer of Norwich Conn.
Abs Georges R Dennis of Urleans slipped stepping off a back porch yesterday morning and broke both wrists and scarred her face. Dr Franklin B Smith attended and gave aid. She is described as doing as well as could be expected today.
Col Bachasan Bobley returns home to Hegeratown from abroad. Washington County seaper group ponders ballot strategy for socialist candidates. Carroll County GOP names Dr Daniel Shipley for legislature with Jacob Lupurd ruled ineligible. Annapolis midshipmen second class exercise delayed due to diphtheria. Snow Hill Republican convention focuses on defeating disfranchisement. Edward L Bartlett of Bartlet Hayward Co. Baltimore dies after appendicitis surgery.
The notice records the death of Margaret E Richardson at Rocky Springs aged 65, with funeral plans for Monday at 10 am at Rocky Springs residence and interment in Oliver cemetery. Rebecca Sweadner of Libertytown died at 70 after heart failure, with a funeral planned at 10 am in the Methodist Protestant church. Infant May Estella Kabrick died at six months from marasmus at Lime Kiln. funeral set for 2 pm at Olivet cemetery with services at home.
After a five month rest the Frederick Choral Society resumes weekly rehearsals on Monday October 9 in Kemp Hall. Rev Dixon president will report plans for enlarging winter work and seeks large attendance of former and new members. The first session will start the season with varied selections and a brief business meeting follows.
Master Richard Alvey Worthington nine years old son of Hon and Mrs Glenn H Worthington sustained a severe injury after falling onto a picket fence in the yard of Mrs J A Williamson at Record and West Church streets. A limb from the fence pierced his left thigh. He was moved home on Record street and treated by Drs William O and Thomas B Johnson. He was improving the next morning.
The Wabash surveying corps led by G B Furrey has returned to Frederick County after surveying westward from Frederick and working in Washington County. Furrey says the group will start near Saw Mill Bottom north of the National Turnpike to open a tunnel through Catoctin Mountain and run a line toward the Western Maryland Railroad bridge over the Monocacy near Rocky Ridge.
The funeral for Robert E. Renn was held yesterday at 2 p.m. from his parents’ residence on West South Street with Rev Charles F. Steck officiating. Pallbearers listed were Harry Schmidt Clarence Kreh Lawrence Kennedy and Bryan Winebrenner. Interment followed at Ms. Olives cemetery. W H B Richison served as funeral director.
Local market report lists per bushel prices and tonnage for Oxrn and Wheat. Oxrn shows 63.80 for par berrel and 7aents per bushel for shellad. Wheat Nad red price 770, steamar 680 per bushel. Damaged goods noted with 50 per bushel and other entries unclear.
A long list of Sunday services and rally days across local churches includes All Saints Episcopal, Grace Reformed, First Baptist, United Brethren, German Baptist Brethren, and Methodist Episcopal. Activities feature sermons, Sunday schools, confirmations, baptism, and Christian Endeavor meetings, with dates and locations across Middletown and nearby towns.
The document lists officers and directors including president D B Baker WM and vice president Samuel Duvall with cashier and surplus amounts noted. Directors Jupor Jab McEserey E Erracver Gro Wa Surre J D Baxes Jopar Jxo C Morte D HB Harcerr Joux 8 Rawenona Tos B Batixn Wa G Barra and others. The fragment appears to be a roll of bank officials and balance figures.
John Bendrickson advertises a broad range of men’s wear including separate suit coats in Black Navy Tac Overserts and whip cords with a focus on unchanged workmanship and prices. The store highlights new broadcloths and fabrics, offering a selection from black solid colors to fresh mixtures and a broad range of fabrics.
An advertising page shows John Hendrickson Nedig and Miller promoting autumn merchandise. Lace curtains portieres drapery silks and 39c to 3.50 items flank furniture fabrics and black dress goods. Eye ear nose and throat practice and sale details mix with groceries lamps and dinnerware offerings.
Local notices urge proper eye care with Dr. O W Hines offering testing in Frederick Maryland. Ads promote repairs and sales from various Frederick businesses including hats, sewing machines, gas heaters, and millinery displays.
The Frederick Female Seminary Alumni hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening October 3, with fall attendance requested. Evita Markey serves as secretary. Dining details noted at City Hotel Grill with offerings listed for tonight.
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