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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1907
Page
4
The Independent Newspaper announces weekly delivery by carriers in the city or mail delivery across the United States at 1 dollar per year with prepaid options. It lists officers including E Briery as resident and treasurer and Sentry as vice-president, with a manager Ter Weekly News and club inducements.
Frederick county residents welcomed Governor Warfield during a visit with Troop A as he toured Kore Hill and Manor woods. The governor earned praise for his public service, decisively voting for Joseph D. Baker at the Democratic State convention and for taking a principled stand against the winning bandwagon. His actions are cited as strengthening Maryland politics and public trust.
A Frederick county voter, initially favoring another candidate, chose Baker once the first option was withdrawn. He deemed Baker better suited for the office and voted for him despite facing an overwhelming majority. The act is praised as a display of independence and will be honored during his visit to the area.
A collection of editorial snippets note sharp opinions on issues from state law to gun limits and political integrity. The anonymous remarks critique governors, parties, and national tone, reflecting media polemics from diverse papers.
Fragments from newspapers show humor and wry remarks. Jinks chats about his wife and daughters. Towne and Browne riff on phrases and bills. Balla jokes about securities. Jawback celebrates a "golden wedding" after six years. Mrs Krossway recalls a deceased neighbor as a good borrower.
The Baltimore Sun cites Joseph D. Baker stating he would not scratch a ticket from a convention he helped. He defends his fitness and integrity, praising his courage to stand by his convictions. The Baltimore News notes Baker drew few votes at the convention, reflecting political priorities over personal merit.
The article discusses Maryland voters' interest in a governor with independent mind and proven administrative ability. It cites Governor Hughes in New York as a model, notes Baker's convention defeat reshaped political thinking, and argues Baker's candidacy accelerates a shift toward primary style nominations and greater public opinion influence in state politics.
Fragmented verse items present an excerpted, irregular page of poems about love and farewells. Notable lines speak of asking no more questions, enduring devotion, and nostalgic meetings. Names or dates are unclear. overall, a lyrical collage of romantic themes persists.
The Zimermans hosted a surprise 65th birthday for Joseph E Zimmerman with children, spouses, and 82 grandchildren attending near Jefferson. A Buckeystown straw ride to Forest Grove plant drew local and Washington youths, then juror changes were announced for several towns including Bucksystown, Frederick, and Mechanicstown.
Ernest Plummer, colored, jailed on the charge of attempting to assault Martha Hardy, colored, near Knoxville on July 18, was brought before Judge John O. Motter this morning on a writ of habeas corpus. After hearing, the court held the case under advisement. Y M C A directors to meet to appoint a secretary and physical director in Kamp Hall Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Smith widow of Emanuel Salih died at her daughter Mrs. John David Cramer's home in Walkersville from general debility at age 83 years 7 months and 11 days. Funeral tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the late home with interment in Glade cemetery. Infant Clarence Franklin Baer son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry V. Baer died yesterday in West South street home of cholera infantum aged 6 months. funeral 1:30 p.m. with services at the house by Rev. E McLean and interment Mt Olivet cemetery noted. Funeral director F Schroeder. Also notices: Mr. Wm. H. Plummer improving after sickness. Mr. Wm. 4H. Nicodimnos somewhat better. Mrs. E. H. Dyer able to be about home. J. Harry Miller of Knoxville to Harper's Ferry W Va due to mother's illness.
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