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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
5
Tonight Bun sets at 6 33 and rises at 5 18, with the moon setting at 4 47. Tomorrow morning continues with similar celestial motions, noting the moon and sun timing for observers.
Ex Senator Jacob Rohrback is away on business. Frank Weehter spent yesterday with friends in Lewistown. Ex Judge J A C Bond of Westminster is in Frederick on business. Mary Esterly and Bernard spent yesterday with friends in Baltimore. Miss Marié and Charlotte Haller of West South street visit Washington. Mrs Amon Burgee Park Hall has returned from Washington. Bessie and Edith Thomas are visiting friends here. John Bowers of West All Saints Street has returned from Baltimore. Annie Kopp returned from Johnstown Pa. Misses Bessie Griffin and Elsie Stone joined the Frederick County Farmers' Encharge office. Mr John Stride and family and Mr Charles Himmell attended George F Kimmel's funeral in Philadelphia. Robert F Goodell, from Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, moved to contract department as solicitor today.
Brief notes report the Grad Lodge of Knights of Pythias to convene in Baltimore tomorrow. Other items include a Brunswick resident Alien F. Woodcock granted a discharge in bank Tuphy and various local street improvements and minor mishaps around Laughland, Carroll streets, and West Patrick street.
Funeral services for a Flourtown man killed by a freight train at a crossing near his home near White Marsh are set for Saturday at 2 30 p m. at White Marsh. The death occurred at approximately 2 oclock in the afternoon.
Religious week notes list sermons sacraments and prayers from many churches. Leaders from Uniontown Chester Baltimore Washington and local congregations preach on Palm Sunday Good Friday and Easter week with confirmations ordinations and hymns led by pastors and choirs.
An April Frederick Art Club program described Japanese life with focus on fans, festivals, fire walking, and funerals. It covers historical notes from 765 A.D. and notes on modern Japanese customs, religion, and court ceremonies, including Shinto and Buddhist burial practices and imperial wealth in funerals.
The new high license law tightens controls on saloons in Washington County. Saloons must post 12 detailed items and bonds of 2000 with two bondsmen each worth 3000 within two miles of the sale. Many dealers may fail to obtain bonds, likely reducing saloon numbers across Sandy Hook Millstone and nearby towns. Printing Company Incorporated in Woodsboro Md filed as a new venture for Woodsboro publishing and advertising with 1000 capital.
S W Heapes, owner of the former news estate now Highland Lodge, has added a grand parquet floor on the entire lower level. The multicolored designs are praised as a work of art, crafted by J D Adams of Baltimore, and the residence is hailed as one of Maryland’s most beautiful.
Dispatches from Hagerstown and Cumberland discuss contest for Sixth district Congress nomination. Montgomery Frederick and Washington counties considered pivotal with Roulette and Pearre factions maneuvering. A Lowndes independent bid emerges amid bitter county split over recent primary results.
J. D. Baker and Wi G. Baker serve as President and Vice President with H. D. Barker WM. G. Zimmerman as Cashier and Samuel G. Duvall as Assistant Cashier. The remainder of the roster includes Geo. War Burrs, Tors Rawssyra, War. G. Bastr, D. BH. Banaerz, C. M. Taosus, D. E. Rerarver.
Department store listings advertise new fruit and general merchandise at Market and Second streets with phones for contact. Easter flowers, mirrors, furniture, and holiday novelties abound. real estate ad seeks energetic buyer to run house and storeroom near Frederick Maryland with possession April 1 1908.
A Boyds dispatch reports strong support for the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railroad in Montgomery County. About 45000 has been raised of 100000 needed with a May 9 Poolesville meeting planned to push cash in hand. The line would run Dawsonville Darmstown to near Potomac connecting with the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railway, first reaching near Dickerson then Poolesville. Prominent business people and farmers swear the road is an assured fact.
A comedy to be staged on Easter Monday at the City Opera House for Company A N G benefit. Promoted as the cleverest piece Broadhurst authored, it features unique theme and rapid funny situations. Directed by Mr. Frank B. Rhodes the Frederick amateur cast shows notable talent and care in rehearsals.
In compliance with a resolution of the Business Men's Association a committee including Judge Joan C. Motter Ex Senator Jack M Newman Joseph D Baker Geo S Rodock and J Clarke Kiefer went to Baltimore by automobile to meet Baltimore and Ohio officials for improved local passenger service.
Election held at Frederick Town Savings Institution results in the election of directors N. D. Usner M. E. Doll F. Columbus Kroll Jacob Rolbark George A. Dean V. A. Lough C. Thomas Kemp Lewis Ries and David D. Kola. The group will meet for organization on Thursday.
The Ly dium Musical Club gave a well received program at the Woman's College on Friday night. Westminster students performed with unity and clear enunciation, earning hearty applause and encores from start to finish. The set ranged from College song to humorous numbers like The Future Mrs Awkins and Massa's in De Cold Cold Ground with a human banjo accompaniment. The reviewer calls the club a fitting representative of its college and hopes for another appearance.
A large mountain fire raged for two days west of Catoctin Furnace with visible reflections in the city last night. Another blaze burned the mountain near Catoctin Switch, causing concern for nearby areas.
Local ads offer Apple Peach Pear and other trees for sale by J A Ravistee at 201 East Fourth Street Frederick. Also listed are grape vines raspberry plants rhubarb roots and ornamental trees plus Easter flowers at C Heemasx & Sons on South Street. Notice: Palace Roller Rink closes Wednesday night April 16. Choral Society rehearsal tonight at Mr Beckwiths studio. Hart Schaffner and Marx suits on sale at The Commercial Operators 113 Market St Frederick md.
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