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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
5
The Daily News recalls anniversaries of Michel de Ruyter born 1607 died 1676 Dionysius Lardner born 1793 died 1859 and Richard Greenough born 1819 died. Astronomical events list sun and moon times, new moon at 1025 a m, planet conjunction details in eastern time.
A column of short personal notes lists residents visiting and returning from cities such as Annapolis Fountain Sills and New York. It also covers a Loyal Temperance Legion entertainment with prayers, recitations, songs, and a WCTU meeting announced for May 13 on Sabbath observance.
The family rites for Elizabeth Thomas were conducted yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock at her home 150 West Third Street with Rev Charles F Steck and Rev E R Fischbach presiding. Her sons F Granville Samuel D Fenton and George M Thomas served as pallbearers. Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery with Thomas P Rice as funeral director. The late Mrs Fredericke AT Bielfeld also had a funeral yesterday at 3 40 pm from her South Market Street home. Rev Mc Bachman of Beltimore and Revs Thomas Freeman Dixon and E L Me shearers officiated. Interment was at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Ohenderfer Son were the funeral directors.
A small rear yard blaze at Frank J. Schroeder’s grocery on East Patrick Street was quickly extinguished by fire crews. The fire, believed incendiary, emitted a veal oil odor suggesting oil had been poured on a box. Drayman Harvey E. Smith observed two men fleeing the alley near the store shortly before the blaze was extinguished by the watchman from McCahen.
Miss Maude Beard daughter of Rev M L Beard married Hey Carlton Mumford pastor of Littlestown Lutheran Church at Thurmont Lutheran church. Rev John P Brown officiated with sisters as maid and matron of honor. Bridesmaids from several towns wore Persian lawn gowns. lilies of the valley carried by the bride. Best man and ushers from Middletown Thurmont and Williamsport. Reception followed. couple to reside in Littlestown after June 1.
D G White faced a hearing before Justice J Francis Smith on the assault charge arising from an incident at Braddock Heights Monday evening. Thomas Coblentz and J Fred Main were involved as witnesses. the case was continued pending absent witnesses. Clayton O McKeedh and John L Routzahn represented White.
The fountain in Court Park has been reactivated. Repairs and painting are underway on properties owned by Charles Kiniz on Avenue by Casper Killian. Glessner reports a five foot seven inch blacksnake killed on Sixth Street. Harvey D. Martz residence on West Patrick Street is being repainted by George Gittinger. The first Sunday excursion by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Washington and Baltimore is planned for Sunday. A charity dance will be held tonight at Stauffers Hall in Welkersville hosted by local young men.
The Sick Mrs Frank Miller of West Patrick street has recovered enough to be about after illness. Mr Albert Whittier of Telegraph street, previously confined to the house for some time, is now able to be about.
Transfers of real estate and marriages issued in the Circuit and Orphans' Courts for the week ended April 29 2008 list numerous property deeds and many marriage licenses. Real estate deeds cover towns like Brunswick Woodsboro Lewistown and Braddock with varied sums. marriage licenses include Runkles Ahalt Fesga Ray Burger Miller and others. Orphans' Court items note guardianships accounts inventories sales orders and estates with multiple names.
Mr L D Hughes of the Lutz and Schramm pickle and preserve house in Allegheny Pennsylvania visits to distribute cucumber seed and teach growers how to care for cucumbers and other vegetables for a new factory to be erected there in a few days.
Manager R A Bultman of the baseball club arrived in Frederick to ready grounds for the season. Seven players have signed and uniforms ordered of amy cloth with arm trimming. Anderson injured but wife will accompany him to Frederick. Mauger Bultman set to play second base.
The Freder ick County Historical Society met last evening to discuss Maryland and county history. Miss Selma A. Rosenthal presented The Maryland Jew Bill of 1825, detailing religious toleration and political disabilities removal. Also covered were John Straeffer property history, Neidhart's Bakery, and Thomas Schley’s early Frede town house. A committee provided refreshments and souvenirs featured Neidhardt motifs as Carrell Park plants rose bushes and vines?
A historical bank roster shows officers and clerks including President and Vice Presidents. Names such as W. G. Bake, W. G. Barber, and S. G. Zimmerman appear among many clerks and assistants in a dated ledger.
See our north window for display of new and nubby Parasols in rich coloring and White Lines, the refined black and white stripes or checks and plain black mourning styles. Assortment includes plain colors to match summer outfits and white linen. Prices shown from 31.00 to 5.00.
Garrett county tax fixed at 1.06 dollars. Westminster municipal election set for next Monday. State board of directors of the Anti-Balcon League of Maryland elects officers. State Senator Harry E. Baker named clerk of the Circuit Court in Washington county after Oswald. Civil War veteran Jacob J. Horn, Jr. dies by hanging in Baltimore. William Allen convicted in Annapolis for attempted assault near Curtis Bay. Governor Crothers appoints Dr. Richard Grady as chairman of new Industrial Education Commission. Banks Hambleton & Co. and Baker and Watts win 22 000 dollars in five percent bonds for Anne Arundel schoolhouses. The poem The Scholar's Return appears with a long verse sequence.
The court rendered its decision in liquor license cases. Applications to sell liquor at Motter's Station by Edward J. Fitzgerald and Isaac M. Fisher were denied. The oyster house license for Leense street by Harry W. Dartholow was granted.
Nickel Theatre at 218 N Market opens this evening at 7 30 with nightly showings and Saturday matinee admission four cents. Ice cream parlors at Michael's old stand now open with delivery to all parts. orders due by 4 pm Sunday. Local hauler Harvey E Smith licensed to move furniture to City Hotel. Limes, lime products, lawn vases and crafts sold by local suppliers. A. G. Antes & Co and Blumenauer & Co invite Spring and Summer customers to view new hats and millinery at Patrick Street. Hammond Dairy Feed and Red Dos advertised. Spring and Summer openings feature new hats and novelties. a widespread appeal to attend.
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