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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
5
A description notes the moon rising and celestial alignment as planets move from east to west. The fragment mentions a Mare ti conjunction and paths across the sky at dawn with timing around early morning hours.
The notice highlights bargains and insurance options at a community sale held near Grove Chapel. It references a school event for children and a value emphasis on affordable goods for families.
A Tam News letter from Onsrnvzn condemns Sunday baseball in the northwest near Frederick City. The writer urges officials to stop the noise and profane swearing during games held on Sundays, asking authorities to restore peace.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret E Dill were conducted at her West Third Street home by Rev. E. Watson of Baltimore. Pallbearers included her sons Henry, Lewis and Joshua J. Dill, nephew Edward Houck, and grandson Alan Dill. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. F Labrocher served as funeral director.
Reported as Captain W. S. Fisher and fellow members H Matthew Galt W Rayner Stras Smith and Howard A. French pass through on a pleasure trip to Virginia with travel via Baltimore and Emmitaburg, noting they plan to return by way of Went. The account records their journey and destination in a brief travel note.
Fragmentary OCR note describes an endurance event spanning 100 consecutive days. Mentions Os Ox Line, Soper, and L Je of New or, man, with Coke and Col. Baughman in the city. Esoteric names and garbled phrases obscure full details.
Wm Hammond Parker of Cincinnati appears at Jans College Hall for a reading or lecture titled Abraham Lincoln with a focus on reform and rhetoric. The event highlights Parker's interpretation of Lincoln's era and ideas.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an orphanage outing with children from Loates and Opengyley areas to Seecnas. The readable text hints at a community event and student participation, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
A fire at a stable near Motier caused the Perishes to be destroyed. only one horse remained in the shelter as flames spread. Firefighters fought the blaze with hope to save livestock. the loss is estimated around 3000 dollars and is nearly insured.
Lewis Seatock surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Darner after an altercation at the home of George W Slifer near Bolivar on April 16. He posted $500 bail for grand jury action. The incident followed an intoxicated confrontation in which a loaded revolver was fired toward Mr and Mrs Sites. Seatock later fled from a window as officers pursued him. Attorney Joseph W. Gaver said he knew nothing of the affair.
George Dunlap Potts of St Louis Missouri died at City Hospital aged 43 after Brights disease following a visit here. He was son of the late Dr Richard Potts of Frederick and brother of Arthur Potts and Mrs. Chares W. Ross. Survived by widow Miss Greenan of Canada and young son George Murdoch Potts. mother Eugenia Dunlop Potts of Leesburg Virginia. Funeral tomorrow at 4 30 from Arthur Potts residence with interment in Mt. Victoria cemetery.
A four year old narrowly escaped serious injury in a street accident yesterday as a wagon loaded with corn tipped over. Witnesses describe a tense scene with bystanders helping and the child unharmed aside from shock. Local officials investigated the near disaster and urged caution near traffic and heavy loads.
The fragment notes an injury at West Patrick Street involving Charles E. Moberly and a glass shard incident. Further details and context are unclear from the readable text.
Justice Ritter hears a quarrel on East Sixth Street as a watermelon delivery sparks a bitter exchange between Mrs. Foland and Mr. Six and families. Epithets fly and alleged disturbances persist despite efforts to quell it. Mr. Six pays a $1 fine plus costs. Foland bound over to keep peace if trouble recurs.
Randolph and Only, both colored, faced Justice Alfred Ritter after a nighttime assault incident at Camp Schley. Emily Rhodes was cut by a plate and Only allegedly flashed a revolver. he denied it. Randolph paid a $3.70 fine after a $10 payment loaned by a friend. Ritter warned against striking a woman in the work setting.
The Herald reports a church cornerstone ceremony led by Rev. Leatherman with a congregation of regular members present. The event included an offering and a list of church members. the church began as a mission and later gained full status, with Rev. Leatherman noted as a native of the area.
The W. F. & Q. drew 238 adults and 67 children to the event, with attendees reflecting strong community interest and turnout.
Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper page provides few readable items. The content lacks clear subjects, actions, or named entities to form a coherent summary or identify people, places, or events.
David J. Lewis, longtime Maryland senator from Allegany County, was nominated by acclamation for Congress by the Sixth District Democrats in Oakland. The convention named W. J. Grave as chairman and J. Frank Lewis as secretary, with nomination supported by James A. Young. Lewis, born in 1880 in Clearfield County Pennsylvania, worked in coal mining before studying law and entering Maryland politics, serving in the Senate during 1902 and 1904.
At a Baltimore meeting of the Bevin campaign committee of one hundred, Dr MacGill Jr. urged forming a permanent Democratic newspaper in the city. Others derided the plan as impractical citing cost and a vast undertaking, while MacGill defended the proposal and pressed for action.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a discussion or title Playing the Ponies with references to Yorke Adama and M. Cohen. The text is incomplete and unclear about authorship or a clear event.
The annual United Brethren Band event at Mous taindale features a program of selections by the Digna orebtes and a contest among several choirs. A prize will be awarded to the best choir and a team of other music acts will perform.
A fragment reports a two story dwelling being built or noted, with unclear details in a March social media post. The read includes stray letters and garbled names suggesting a local housing item or alert.
Fragmented text shows names and initials with unclear roles and items. The readable portion includes entries like D BAKER and WH G, Ceshint Gan, Mocean, M Magen, Bansers and Comtar Ma Di om with scattered markers and punctuation. No coherent event or outcome is evident.
Regulars gather in Braddon tonight for a festive concert titled by W F and Gd R. The program includes choral pieces and holiday tunes with many singers from the grove and Lincoln area, promising bright music and a lively community event.
Frederick defeats Hanover 11 to 4 at Athletic Park. Errors and weak fielding plagued both sides with Frederick relying on timely hits by Sebo Smith and strong defense to secure the win. The home team struggled after an early miscue, while Hanover faced fielding miscues and pitching struggles.
Fragmentary text indicates a cottage gathering with a straw ride and canine involvement. Readable elements point to a social event with a dog present and a midweek time frame, but many names and details are unreadable.
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