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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
5
The News notes a lighter week with 25 holidays leading to no paper on Monday andRent. The notice mentions adjusted publication timing, reflecting a customary pause on holidays and a smoother Monday schedule.
Purely personal items list residents visiting relatives and attending events in Baltimore, Utica, Parkesburg, Athens, and other locations. Names include Julia Miller, Dr. Robert Howard, William Burger, Miss Eleanor Moffatt, Miss Rae Grumbine, Mrs. Francis Seachrist, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Dennis, Mrs. James Hollywell, Mrs. William Rhoderick, Dr. George E. Yourtee, and many others with addresses on East Patrick Street West Seventh Street Court Street and East Second Street. The notices note holidays Easter, visits with relatives, and travel to attend meetings in Richmond and at the Theological Seminary.
Mr George E Wilhide and Mrs Comins report a near fatal gas incident at their Harmoni home on Wednesday when a coal stove chimney leaked gas. Mrs Wilhide found a severely ill girl revived after fresh air exposure. Investigation seeks to determine how the leak occurred.
Regular meetings of the Frederick County Branch of the Maryland Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis will be held at four o clock on Monday April 20 in the directors yard of the YMCA entrance from Court street. The meeting is open to the public and all interested will be cordially welcomed.
Historic religious listings detail sermons and meetings across multiple churches. Rev John Paul Tyler preaches at Finn Hill and Trinity M E with Sunday schools at 2.30 pm. All Saints Episcopal holds 11 am and 2.30 pm services. an Inter-Denominational Sunday School Convention is set for Thursday and Friday with a special choir. German Baptist Brethren, Evangel Reformed, United Brethren and other churches announce Easter services, Holy Communion, concerts, and youth activities.
Frederick and Carroll County Commissioners met in Carroll County to receive bids for a new road from Mount Airy toward Montgomery County. No bids were submitted, so the Shoemaker Road project will not be built at present. The plan remains to improve the highway under the Shoe inskerJaw, with a bid expected later.
Exgene Ivory, colored, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Darner on the charge of assaulting his mother. He was brought before Justice Alfred Ritter and committed to jail in default. Bail set at PS800 for Tuesday.
Miss Lela McDonald hosted friends on Eighth Street last night with several games and refreshments. Guests departed late after a pleasant evening. A new Help Wanted ad seeks a cook.
Mir Al Buhrman of Baltimore was secured as manager of the Frederick Baseball Association team. He will also play second base and begins a search for players. The committee seeks a suitably located field with a proper stand for games.
A community program under the F. F. Seminary Alumnae Club presents art lectures by Miss Elaitu Bal Unwre on Renaissance painters and a vesper organ recital at Woman's College UK on April 24. The program features Mrs. Laura Grant Short, Mr. Maurice Beckwith, a quartet, and selections from Mendelssohn, Parker, Wagner, Guilmant, and more, highlighting culture and refined arts for attendees.
Rippling local item notes a baseball match on Easter Monday at 3 p m at New Athletic Park between Rosebuds and Frederick Juniors with 10 cent admission. Nearby lines advertise Easter cards, roller skates, and supplies at Shipley Boost Bargains, plus another game between Maryland School and Walkersville at 2:30 p.m. on school grounds with 10 cent admission.
On Easter Sunday the City Hotel offers a dinner for 50 cents with a $3.00 value. Service runs from 12:40 to 2 p.m. The Faster Tidings promotes peace on earth and goodwill to all men in a festive holiday menu note.
A long OCR fragment lists varied foods and dishes, then transitions to notices and rentals. It includes cafe names, address hints at 55 South Market Street and 202 North Market, a name change to Wedgewood Inn after April 25, 1908, and several local events and offerings such as lectures, dances, and a shooting match. Also mentions permits for hogs, Easter flowers, and garden plants, plus a line about land as an investment.
Nedig and Miller advertise a new Storos Hayter sundry sale featuring women’s silk gloves in tans and black priced 1.28 for 100 pairs, plus items like Merry Widow Ties, stocks, linen voile, 12‑button gloves, gauze hosiery, belts, and silk pet coverings all promoted as stylish, affordable spring wear.
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