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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented OCR passage references opposition to Rosa Talbott, mentions Baltimore County, Harry Thaw, and quotes about medical experts' opinions. It notes Mr Bryan declining more than 10,000 dollars, and comments on the difficulty for a man with a family to buy a ship for each child, all in unclear context.
A dispatch from Westminster notes Merchants and Manufacturers' Association support for a Lincoln Memorial Boulevard through Westminster, while Frederick residents question Westminster’s favored route. Congressmen Lafan and Pearre voice positions. The News cites Frederick arguments for a Frederick route and ridicules Westminster’s case as debates continue.
Readable text shows a garbled line about a real Anne Arundel, forgiveness, counties, and a political moment to vote. The fragmentary wording hints at a call to defeat an opponent and defend a county without clear names or dates. Route to clarity is not present in the accessible portions.
Incomplete line references Cumberland Times and remarks about hotels parks and boulevards. claims the city as beautiful yet part of a global capital scene. Mentions purse snatching and robbery as ongoing issues amid vague context.
A fragmented clipping from the Louisville Courier Journal and Washington Star parries a quip about politics. It contrasts a silver tongued orator with a practical politician, via a jokey dialogue on ambition and ballot power, framed as a satirical slice of public discourse.
The Philadelphia Press lists seven presidential tickets for 1908 led by Taft for Republican and Bryan for Democrat, with Watson Debs and Chafin among minor nominees. It notes Socialist Labor’s decline, argues against multiple third parties, and reflects on historical ticket counts and public interest. Also reports on early airship experiments by Baldwins and Farman from the Philadelphia Inquirer, contrasting gas balloon and avian-flight approaches and predicting practical advances with government backing.
A lonely husband of forty years laments his wife Nancy leaving to visit their daughter Mary and grandchild. He reveals longing, ache, and hope for her return, while recalling their life together and the quiet house that now feels incomplete.
Burton W. Parker, a well known Denton resident, died of typhoid fever. Other notices include Emory Grove camp meeting opening tomorrow and Ridgely Dunkard church dedication planned for tomorrow. Mrs Andrew Coffman elected president of Washington County Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Citizens Democratic League of Baltimore County formed opposing Congressman Albott. James Rutter, a turringe manufacturer and ashorekeeper, died by suicide at Battle Swamp. Prof William Nolloway appointed supervisor of public schools in Wivashire County. Levin J Gale named County School Commissioner to succeed Charles Williams.
Messia, Charles B. Guver and gops have laid a fine cement pavement and porch in front of the dwelling houses of ex Sheriff CT. KX. Young and Mr. GC. G. Ausherman Court Street The Sick. Mr. Guy Blickston North Market Street is on the pick hat. Mr. Guy Whisner West Patrick Street, who is been r ite sick, is somewhat improved.
The Frederick Juniors defeated the Merry Widows last evening by a score of unknown. The feature was Shipley stealing the winning run. Batteries: Junior Lease Kennedy for the Juniors and Everhart Bigga for the Widows.
Thursday afternoon Mr. James White saw his barn about three miles from Eminteburg struck by lightning and burned. The stock was saved, but this year's wheat crop was lost, with an estimated total loss near $1000.
While plowing, John A. Holtz of near Charlesville unearthed a nest of 24 snake eggs about guinea egg size. Upon breaking them, he found snakes 6 to 8 inches long. They were all killed.
Wheeled from Philadelphia. Mr. Franklin Cresson of Philadelphia and Master Edward 3 Shriner arrived at the latter's home in Ceresville last evening. They traveled by way of Lancaster and York on their wheels.
The American Band of Middletown has been reorganized and Prof. Roger Harley of Yellow Springs has been hired as leader.
In February 1903 a patent medicine claim describes a “mantle” era remedy by Martin Boyd of Henrie and a grain cure. The ad asserts a sale of a salve that supposedly cured granulated sore eyes after using about two thirds of a box.
Local amuse seekers will witness last season’s biggest musical success Little Johnny Jones opening the season at the Qty Opera House on Tuesday August 18. The Cohan musical play received universal praise in New York and Chicago and features a brisk pace, witty dialogue, and lavish staging with sixty performers led by metropolitan favorites.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a superior health remedy for a range of ailments. Claiming stronger relief than any other cure, it promotes the product as a guaranteed medicine sold by Pearra's Modern Pharmacy.
The Braddock Heights Song Service takes place tomorrow evening at 7.1 L o'clock with a sacred concert by the Braddock Hegre Band directed by Prof Irving Biser. Selections include Religious fantasia Joy to the World Bar honne Mazurkade concert Le Zarina Young overture Morning Noon and Night in Vienna Suppe Mexican serenade 4 Paloma Yraciet She Merry Widow Lehar march Troopers Tribunal Fillmore.
The column surveys a hot August with social events across towns, noting picnics, moving pictures, dances, and county life. It highlights attacks of heat on outings, religious gatherings, fairs, and local intrigues including deaths and civic plans. The piece preserves period voice and calendars upcoming events across Middletown Valley with mentions of Braddock Heights and local societies.
William Smith alias Man-Eater Smith was arrested by Constable Carter and jailed after a hearing before Justice J. Francis Smith on a West Sixth street door break in. He claimed drunkenness and a door burst when no one answered a room believed occupied by a colored girl. Fined $25 or 30 days. Thomas Lee, colored, arrested by Constable Carter for assaulting King Solomon while intoxicated. At a hearing before Justice J. Francis Smith, Lee was fined $20 or 30 days in jail.
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