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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
5
The item lists historical births and deaths including George Calvert Lord Baltimore and F G von Struve, plus a reference to a battleship and astronomical events noting sunset and moonrise times for tonight and tomorrow morning.
Purely personal items from Columbus to Baltimore Wilmington Frederick and Millville record residents on business visits and family returns. Charles Wertheimer and Mrs. G Carty travel on business in Columbus and Baltimore while Mrs. D E Flersing returns from Baltimore with children. William F Wilson visits Frederick for Singapore Copper Co. related matters. Deputy Lewis F Cater treks Montgomery Carroll counties on official business. HM Newcomb and W E Vitt visit Frederick by automobile from Washington and Hockville. Mrs S W Fox and son Davis return to Millville after visiting West Patrick street in Frederick.
Mt St Marys baseball beat Bucknell 3 to 0 Friday. Connolly pitched a remarkable game allowing two hits while Mountaineers offense touched Carey for five. The coaches have worked with the A C boys on batting and base running and expect strong showings against Holy Cross.
Funeral services for John H. Marhugh were conducted at his son's home 401 East Patrick Street by Rev Dr Osborne. The remains were taken to Knoxville Md for interment by Rev B D Porter. pallbearers were Robert Rippeon John Whisner Edward Grawford and John Winpister. Thomas P Rice served as funeral director.
Real estate deals reported in Toledo include Gideon Hodges purchasing an acre and a quarter between Buckerstown pike and New Design road for 400 dollars. Wm F. Fogle buys property in Yellow Springs via Gori, a real estate agent. Cheney sworn as a toiler in Toledo, promising payment of one hundred dollars per cast of Caiarth cha. Hall's Cat Cure advertised with testimonials and a druggist notice.
Charles Adrian Grant of Charlottesville Va. disappeared from the Old Bay Line steamer Florida between Old Point Comfort and Norfolk. He left a note at the New Howard Hotel in Baltimore and a second note to Capt Sherwood suggesting intent to end his life due to recent losses and troubles. Grant, a deaf mute, was known in Frederick and frequented local fairs. He belonged to the Maryland Club Baltimore the Metropolitan Club Washington and the Washington Jockey Club.
The Frederick Art Club's Municipal Art Section works with the Mayor and aldermen to transform the spring lot into a green restful area. Plans include a pagoda, shaded benches, and improved grounds for visitors to enjoy the waters and trees. The group praises its tenth anniversary success and notes an April 24 illustrated lecture by Miss Eds Buddecke on Renaissance painters at Woman's College Hall.
Gov Crothers reconsidered two dualling bids for flag men at Doubs after a visit by G A T Snoufer and J Wickman. The governor chose to sign one bill approving the crossing deemed most dangerous following arguments from supporters and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
The Frederick Hospital Association met yesterday afternoon with satisfactory reports and routine business. In March 47 patients were treated. 30 admitted. 25 discharged. 20 remaining. 4 died. Of the patients, 37 were full pay and 10 were free patients. The building exterior will be painted next week and the front lawn renovated. The Paint and Powder Club of Baltimore will give a play at the Opera House on May 1.
Masses will be said tomorrow Friday and Saturday morning at 7 30. Tenebre services Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 30. Friday afternoon the stations of the Cross. Easter water distributed Saturday morning after Mass. Confessions Saturday from to 6 p.m. and 7 15 p.m. in the evening.
The German Baptist Brethren of Eastern Maryland will hold a district meeting at Rocky Ridge on Tuesday April 21 at 930 a.m. Elders and delegates meet Monday at 2 p.m. to organize and arrange work. Preparatory to the annual meeting at Des Moines Iowa on June 7 1908.
A town meeting is set in the Jefferson hall tonight at So o clock to discuss reviving the town charter and elect officers under the incorporation articles. Reported opposition suggests a spirited gathering may occur.
Y M C A directors in Frederick report March attendance across classes and pool use. The convention reduced meetings but sans interruptions members remained active in classes and daily prayers. Inter-State officials praise the biennial convention for hospitality and unity.
Tax collectors were appointed for Worcester county. The Harford county Republicans endorsed E. M. Allen for Congress at Belair. Tate received endorsements from Carroll Somerset Caroline Dorchester and Washington County Republican conventions. Mrs. Susan Weigle widow of John Weigle died at Keedysville aged 82. She was a prominent Reformed Church member. Thomas K. Seth nephew of the State Senate president died at University Hospital Baltimore from a fractured skull incurred in football demonstrations. Mrs. Mary Elen Howard Sigter wife of John J. Sigler died of general debility at Smithsburg aged 81, after a long illness. She was a native of Poolesville, long resident of Smithsburg.
Brief items note the Braddock Heights Band rehearsing for summer, tonight’s Mayor and Aldermen meeting at 7 30, Frank Boblitz spraining his left ankle in Hagerstown, and the orphans court holiday schedule. Also listed are an extension on Mrs Kate Thomas property, delegates to the Congressional convention leaving at 4 30, and lumber contracts for Middletown public sewer and a new building on South Market Street.
Harry Clifford Edmunds and Helen Violet Hager were married at 5 45 AM at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Charles F. Steck officiating. Attendants included the bride’s brother and the groom’s sister plus their four sisters. The bride wore a Copenhagen traveling suit and the groom a block style. They plan to travel to Philadelphia and Atlantic City before returning May 1 and will reside on East South Street.
Final arrangements set for the Paint and Powder Club to perform in Frederick City for hospital benefit on Friday May 1, replacing the originally planned Saturday May 9. The event supports Fredderick City Hospital with proceeds and local civic interest.
At the Washington county Republican convention in Hagerstown the delegates were urged to back George A. Pearre for renomination to Congress. Resolutions praised Taft and urged support for Pearre, with delegates chosen for both the Congressional District and State Conventions to meet in April and June. Colonel Pearre arrived in Hagerstown with Mrs. Pearre and will stay until after the convention.
A garbled OCR extract lists names with titles such as vice president and assistant cashier, including J Dake, G Baker, Samuel Duvall, and C Coxar, with scattered roles and misread spellings, reflecting a historical ledger or corporate roster.
Notice warns that persons caught fishing or trespassing around my ponds near the lime kilns will be dealt with according to law. Also mentions Easter Post Cards and new 250 designs available at The Busy Corner.
Local ads list Easter specials on oranges bananas and plants at McCarvett s and Henry Trai s Creexiucses. Flower and Easter lily sales at Herowaxx & Soxs and Hershberger s offer cards, baskets, and deviled crabs. Also listed are commutation tickets from F and URR, a bowling match at the Diamond, and a real estate opportunity in Charlesville with possession April 1 1908.
Braddock Heights opens Monday with a vaudeville company performance plus dancing and other attractions announced for the day.
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