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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1910
Page
2
A vivid English account describes Oberammergau and its famed Passion Play. The writer notes villagers, cows, bells, and the alpine setting, then details the production, stage, choir, and actors. The article highlights the dedication, poverty, and charity tied to the annual performances and the town’s communal effort.
Mrs John W Loy returned home after two weeks with Mes N Mumma of Motter's Mra Lewi Simalth in Hed venville W Va. Mr and Mrs Uarry EK Krise of Baltimore stayed with Mrs Jere Martin. Farmers picnic at Taneytown drew Mr and Mrs Howard Blygen brody. Mr and Mrs W S Zopp of Baltimore visited brother Lewis Smith. Mrs Stra Martin of Grace Smt Rome Veriday with Mrs Jere Martin. Miss Selva Robinson visits grandmother near Matters. Mrs John Syler returned after time with daughter Alice Lynch York Pa. Mrs Mer g Mirlin and granddaughter Mary R Zonmermah with Rudward Murty family. Mr and Mrs Charles Swumert and children of Mart ers Loyan Donald and Mary and Paulino. Maxters Gerald Richard Melt and Martha of Rocky Ridge with Sarah Ecker of Zora May guests of Mr and Mrs Jol W La on Sunday. Rev Charley J Ritter and wife of Wheeling W Va visiting Pairfield and Chambersburg Pa are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs ed W Suimmel family. Mr and Mrs Iyvin Log Thurmont, Mr Robert Geile Creagerstown, and Mrs Buffington New York spent Sunday evening with Mr W Sthumel family.
The third Matinee race program featuring the Frederick Driving Club will take place at the Pair Grounds on Saturday afternoon. Four races are planned including trotting and pacing. Entries are coming in daily and music will enliven the event.
The Ynbeas corpus proceedings heard Saturday to decide Helen Young’s possession concluded with Judges Urner and Motter awarding custody to grandfather Samuel D. Young. The child had been under the care of uncle Raymond Smith. The court urged the family to resolve differences. Stoner and Weinberg represented Mr. Young. Dr. Princeton Nuckey represented Mr. Smith.
Cumberland city commissioners accepted the bid from Hele Hebbes sunta and Lafferty of Clarkesburg Virginia for a new city hall to replace the one destroyed by fire months ago. The building will measure 70 by 70 feet and be topped by a dome.
A Braddock Heights benefit carnival for the Colony drew a huge crowd from morning till midnight. The event outshone prior open-air fairs with bustling booths, a moving picture show, and a prize fight feature. Prizes awarded included chairs, subscriptions, and candy, while street vendors and cake walks drew long lines. organizers expect about 3500 to profit for a fire-protection system, with Frederick donors aiding the effort.
Acting Mayor Mitchell today offered all boxing atonped. The abrupt action halts boxing events in the city, citing public safety and crowd control concerns. No dates or venues are provided in the readable text.
An air flight departing Paris to Dover today carried a passenger named Hy. The aircraft made two stops en route.
The Munsey Automobilista on Tour, organized by the Touring Club of America, spans 1550.3 miles starting in Philadelphia and ending in Washington. Highlights include Morristown, West Point, Boston to Portland, Bethlehem, the Adirondacks, Burlington to Saratoga, and a stop in Harrisburg before passing Gettysburg and finishing in the capital.
Judges Urner and Motter drew extra jurors Frederick District Devilla Brish C Thomas Remeburg and John T Best, replacing several others across districts including Jefferson and Liberty. The process added replacements for absent or excused jurors in multiple counties listed in the morning docket.
The Social World notes a straw ride sponsored by Misa Ritchie’s group. Participants meet at Misa Ritchie’s home, 630, Friday evening, aboard a special car at 045 and ride trolley No. 28 expected in the city around seven, after which some riders continued on foot. Also mentions a Telegra and Patrick streets trolley incident and an injury-free return to track.
Personal items list residents visiting relatives and staying with friends in Baltimore Washington and various towns. Charles Gilpin on vacation in New York state. John W W Kolb Brunswick in city on business. C A Stultz Woodsboro in city on business. Mrs Derizhaugh visiting Baltimore. Mrs Ebert and daughter visiting relatives in Baltimore. Ross Wilhfle Dayton Ohio visiting relatives. Leslie Schmidt vacationing with relatives in Washington. William T Creager visiting relatives near Thurmont. Jesse J Hales Braddock returning from Libertytown. Rhoderick family and Frank Little family at Monocacy. Grover Jacobs returned from Harrisburg Chambersburg and other points in Pennsylvania.
The Frederick Railroad tracks have been laid on Fast Fifth Street to Market Street and grading on West Fifth Street from Market to Elm is progressing well. Grading from Elm to Fourth Street Pike is finished, with track completion on Fifth Street expected in a few days. Advertising space promises measureable circulation like potatoes.
By decree of the Frederick County Court of Equity, Marie Antoinette Beall et al. pledge sale of property in Frederick City. The tract, part of Jedburgh Forest Run, totals 146 acres, 2 roods, 19 square perches, including three parcels: a river bottom, a frame dwelling, barn and stables, and a connected homestead bordered by Derry, Stunkard and Nichols lands. Court-appointed trustees will auction the estate on a specified date.
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