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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

5

Local Business Directory Fragments

A fragmentary listing shows names such as Jos W Gaver Solr Dr E D Neighbors and various street addresses on Second and Church streets. Nearby entries mention businesses including Greenhouses Prospect Hall Winebergs Notnagie Rosenstock Bennetts Boll Bros and others in a reduced text notice.

Jos. W. Gaver E. D Second St Hallrail Wineberg’s Notnagie Bros. Avnoee Eidie & Miller Rosenstock Bros Bennettssniture Boll Bros

Red Men plan large July Fourth celebration in city

Plans are underway for a major Red Men celebration in the city on July 3 and 4 with members from Marsland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania expected. A big parade is set for July 1 with an anticipated 5000 in costume plus a firemen contest trades display and other features. Visiting firemen will stay at local engine houses.

Order of Red Men Marsland Virgute West Virginia Pennsylvania Order

Sizable saloon closures expected under new county license law

News notes that in Washington county about half of saloons not operating in the county will shut May 1 due to the new high license law. The report also mentions appointments, court plans, and political happenings including discussions on judges, GOP activities in Allegany and Montgomery counties, and a naval fact about ships since Hampton Roads.

Washington County George G. Townsend Frostburg Roads Engiseer Allegay County Baltimore Phelps Dennis Crothers Supreme Bench Montgomery County Et Rocklle Brsic A. van Amessdelejon Stat Republican Committee Congreseman Pearre Cole Prises Lowndes Gesiment Hampton Roads Navy D.y. Haymond Eason Ston Masdarens

Death Notices of Crawford F Young David H Leister and George F Kimmel

Crawford F Young died at home near Montgon Ty county at seventy. He is survived by a brother George in Missouri and several children including Mrs Irene Reid and Mrs Grace Clay. David H Leister died at Eden Hill Farm near Lauver Carrill county leaving a widow two daughters and six sons with extensive farms totaling about 1600 acres. George F Kimmel died at Flourtown Pa on April 8 aged 66 leaving a daughter four sons and several siblings in Frederick and Flourtown.

Crawford F. Yorn Crawford F. Young Montgon Ty County Sliddletown George Missouri Robert L Samuel P. Young Irene Reid Boyds Grace Clay Gramsvile EL Wade Buck Lodge Estelle Reid Kensington David H. Lester David H. Leister Eden Hil Farm Lauver Carreil County Leister Harpsteads Woolery Jennie Lens Leister David. Grant James Thomas McKinley Leister George F. Kimmel Flourtown Ellen J Wikiara Park Mills Charles Frederick D.E. Flemins George Mehrling Amanda Stride Annie Stockman Feagarilic

Pleasing W C T U Sewing School Program Delights

The W C T U sewing school under Miss Ada Rhodes presented a lively program featuring a play How She Cured Him with Margaret Roelkey Ruth Haberkon and Grace Zimmerman. A Japanese Song and a Dollie’s Reception followed by Sleeping Bear and an ending matinee plan plus April closing exercises and elections. Pearce Sheck will present Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves with a children’s matinee at the City Opera House next Saturday.

W. C Ada Rhodes Lillise Birely Margaret Roelkey Ruth Haberkon Grace Zimmerman Katherine Fabrmeys Mary Zimmerman Julia Roelkey Ethel McCrow Grce Kreh Hazel Wiles Katherine Cronise Hazel Stokes Edith Wiles Stary Strids Frankin Stokes Mebel Grove Katherine Cratcher Eloise Mary Gilbert Ring Grice Zimmerman Lola Routzahn Winifred Rhodes Prince Pauline Grove Moth Katherine Rowe Clara Cramer Sadie Waster Elsie Myers W. Rhodes Heartsease Martha Kemp St. Rodkey A. L. Rhodes Ali Baba City Opera House Pearce & Sheck AE Babs

Personal notes of residents visiting and traveling

A list of local residents and visitors with brief notes on their movements. Names include Mr E D Shriner in Baltimore on business, Mr 5 H Bennett in Hagerstown, Melvin F Wood in New Market, Mrs John Benn in Middletown, and many others visiting or traveling to cities such as Baltimore York and Washington.

In the Law's Grip Abusive Tramp Arrested

Alexander Hemphill an itinerant man was arrested by Beput Sheriff Darner on the Routzahn farm near Riddletown after he visited Ramsburg's home, abused the residents and swore at women. He was sent to jail in default of bail following a hearing before Justice J. Franklin Smith. Rinaldo Walters lay drunk on the pavement near the courthouse and was jailed for five days by Justice CH Eckstein to sober up.

Alexander Hemphill Darner Wi Bar Routzahn Riddletown Hemphill Ramsburg J. Francis Smith SATL Rinaldo Walters Justice CH. Eckstein

Horse’s Leg Breaks During Farm Work

Last Tuesday morning at Smith farm west of Middletown a saddle horse broke a leg after a misstep when a six horse team was driven to the barn yard. The horse fell on Mr Schildtknecht but he escaped injury. The animal, one of the farm’s best, had to be shot.

Harlan Schildtknecht Restid Smith Farm Middletown Fchildtknecht

Lyceum Musical Club Delights Salisbury Audience

Salisbury fans enjoyed an evening of music by the Lyceum Musical Club of Weston Maryland College at Timian's Opera House on December 30. Encores showed strong audience approval and a hearty welcome awaits their return. Advance seat sales indicate a large turnout.

Lyceum Musical Club Salisbury Weston Maryland College Timian’s Opera House Salsbury Saisbury Advertiser Worman’s College

Funeral notice for Edward Dorcus of Port Deposit Maryland

The funeral for Edward Dorcus of Port Deposit Maryland will be held at 10:26 a.m. from his residence with services at the house conducted by Rex B S Poi finberge. Pallbearers named A H Etzler Charles J F Miller Joseph L Shark H C Winebrewer WL Bosrick. Interment Mt Hope cemetery Worodsboro. J A Shavelis funeral director.

Edward ¥_ Dorcus Port Deposit Resileis Woodsboro Rex Worodsboro J. A. Shavelis

Maryland School Baseball Club reorganized under H G Benson

The Maryland School Baseball Club reorganized with H G Benson as manager. They schedule three games around Easter including Frederick, Walkersville High School, and the Brush Factory team. Send challenges to H G Benson at Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick Maryland.

Maryland H.G. Benson Dider Frederick Walkersville High School Brush Tomorow H. G. Benson Maryland School For the Deaf

Republican County Convention Set for Bay Theatre

The Republican county convention will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock in the Bay Theatre to elect delegates to the Congressional convention in Hagerstown on Thursday and to the State convention in Baltimore on April 30.

Bay Theatre Hagerstown Baltimore

Local Athletic Meet Shows Paul Brown Dominance

Twenty local boys competed in a gymnasium meet won by Paul Brown with 21 points. H Hagen and J Quynn tied for second with five points. Events included high jump, long jump, potato race, shot put, and three broad jumps with Brown placing in several events and Zeigler and Creager earning minor places. Omae G Barker served as referee, with L Toms and I Motier as judges.

Paul Brown H. Hagen J. Quynn HB. Hendricksor Ltd H. Zeigler Quymn Brown A.bendrickson Lease Zeigler Creager Benson Hagan Omae G. Barker L. Toms and I. Motier L. Smith

Auctions To Sell Valuables Across County

John S Umberger and J H Brown announce sales of farm and household items. Listings include two farms totaling 155 acres near Walkersville with two houses, a 30 acre farm, a 13 acre Urbana district mountain lot, and a 1 acre lot with a dwelling near Damascus. Proceeds go to executors and heirs as indicated.

John S. Umberger Bartholows Harvey E Thurston Urbana Wm. C. Bellison Titus W. Warfield Damescis

Social Leap Year Party in Walkersville at Miss Creager’s Home

On March 31 the Walkersville young ladies hosted a leap year social for local young men at Miss Maude Creager’s residence. The evening featured amusing games, bright white and yellow decorations, and Strine’s orchestra providing music. Refreshments at eleven capped the pleasant gathering.

Walkensville Walkersville Maude Creager Strine

Local Residents Report Illness Amid City Update

The notice lists several residents with health updates. Clay DeGrange on West Patrick Street is quite sick. Hany Kefauver on North Market Street has been quite sick but is able to walk. Mrs Ernest Young on West Patrick Street has been ill but is able to be about. Mrs Joseph B Chew of Brunswick is improving at City Hospital. Mrs Hester Shank of York Road is sick at Capt Fi Prost's home on North Ranta Street.

Clay DeGrange West Patrick Street Hany Kefauver North Market Eet Ernest Young West Patrick Eet Joseph B. Chew Brunswick City Hospital Hester Shank York Road Fi Prost North Ranta Street

Freight facilities upgrade blocked by financial conditions

Financial conditions at the present time prevent immediate improvement of local freight facilities. George S. Radock of the Business Men's Association relayed a letter from Pennsylvania Railroad headquarters stating that careful consideration was given to improved freight ties at Frederick but similar constraints affect many points. The company cannot undertake the hoped improvements in the near term due to financing pressures.

Geo. S. Radock Pennsylvania Railroad Drederick Prederick

Fortunes in Gas Wasted and West Virginia Discovery Tale

The article traces the accidental discovery of natural gas from salt brine drilling in Kanawha and Burning Springs, noting West Virginia’s gas wealth and history. It recounts early gas wells, Ruffner brothers’ drilling, Tompkins’ salt furnace fuel savings, and a Harvard professor igniting the gas with a sightseeing misstep.

J. M. van Glove Pittsburg Aristotle Strabo Plutarch Baku Burniag Kanawha Washington J.P. Hale West Virginia Tiver Coyer Ruffner Brothers David Joseph Wiliam Tompkins Tompkins Messrs. Dixon and Shrewsberry London Paris New York Philadelphia Harvard College Pixon Afta

President and directors named in 106000 filing

The document lists a president position with $106000 and multiple director and vice president positions. Names include J D Baker, H D Baker, 21Merman Caster Samuel G. Duvali Aust, and a series of directors such as Thos I Bauer War GO Bares D A Comer M B C M Tuomas G E Cune D E Berauver J D Baxen.

J.D. Baker Baker H.D. Baker Samuel G. Duvali Cashler Gro Wa. Sarr Jungr Jonx C. Morren Joan Rausoona Thos I. Bauer War GO. Bares Dasrzt Barer D. OH. Wanorrr D. A. Comer M. B C. M. Tuomas G. E. Cune D.E. Berauver D. Baxen

West Virginia Gas Industry Chronicle and Waste Concerns

The article notes West Virginia’s rise as the leading gas producer and warns of wasteful use of gas before widespread adoption of gas for manufacturing. It mentions a public interest in conserving gas and cites a $150,000,000 potential loss over a decade. It also reports a land sale where Air. Marshall L. Etchison bought Lot 9, Block 2 on West Fifth Street.

West Virginia Union Air Marshall L. Etchison West Fifth Street Roger E. Younes L. M. Nixdorff

Saint Marys Guild spring sale and Easter novelties

Local St Marys Chapter of All Saints Guild advertises a Saturday sale of cakes candies and Easter novelties at 3 pm in the North Chapter Room. Readers are urged to line up for Easter rabbits novelties and baskets while supplies last. Also listed are beef veal lamb and mutton offerings and local shop ads for Oxfords and packaging goods.

St. Mary's All Saints Guild Hershberger Dave

Easter fashions in silks and dress goods headline

The advertisement promotes new spring fabrics from Neidig & Miller including silks and pongees in colorful patterns. It highlights menswear accessories, undergarments, and household linens with varied price points and emphasis on quality and modern styles. Local merchants offer related items and services.

Shentuns Gheney

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