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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1910
Page
5
The Daily News notes the death of a Gloucester clergyman born in 1826. The piece references public buildings and a fire event linked to 1082 The two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of an associated site. The fragmentary text mentions Parker and Brave, with unclear connections to American history.
The News office will close tomorrow afternoon from 3:30 to 5:00 due to the funeral of Mr. Charles Howard, late manager of the Southern Printing and Manufacturing Co. The brief closure honors his memory and suspends normal operations during the service.
Walter L. J. Flautt's dwelling on South Banta Street is being improved and repainted. A new fire brigade wagon was placed on North Market Street in front of Harry J. Shipley’s residence. The Orphans Court adjourned to next Wednesday due to Congressional prismiles. John Early of Highland displayed a large diamond-backed rattlesnake yesterday, a seven-rattle beauty with a button. Richard Moberly cut his finger at Ox Fibre Brush Works when caught in machinery. Mears, Chap Levy, and J. W. Huey reported two fine bass from the Potomac at Point of Rocks, the larger weighing 3 pounds. The confectionery store pavement on North Market Street was repaired. City Clock Winder Charles Simmons replaced the striking rope on the dace clock. The old posts used for gas lighting have worn out. Rev Witham E. Brown and others tested pl y caltorial ability along the Potomac River.
A local report lists residents confined to home illness in Frederick and nearby areas. John Wisner on East Patrick Street is quite sick, Peter Pickett on Derr Street ill, Abram Rosenour on West Third Street indisposed, Ella Stride on South Carroll Street with typhoid fever, and Master Harry Sherald on Went Fourth Street is quite sick.
Davin pTens David Byers, a well known farmer near Unionville in the county, died at about age 62. He leaves five children and a widow, his second wife, plus a daughter of his late union. The funeral was held Monday, August 3, from the Methodist Protestant church with the pastor Rev. W. KE Waltermyer and Rev. J. F. Wooden assisting. Burial followed in Fairmount cemetery. The pallbearers were B. Dud tear, Thorns Pearre, and others.
Braddock residents vote to form The Braddock Heights Fire Department with D J Markey elected Fire Chief and I S McCardell president. Net carnival receipts reached 610 and subscriptions totaling 226 were secured from property owners. Officials plan first class equipment, a chemical engine, and centralized fire protection with local company support and no dues. Plans include a west area carnival and an all day sale to fund the effort.
A social dance at the Chappaqua Inn owned by Mr Wolfe drew crowds with Yellow Springs Orchestra led by Prof Stutey. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Cutty and many neighbors. after the entertainment a feast was served in a decorated dining room. A separate party of pleasure seekers spent the day at Monocacy near Kelmar traveling from Frederick and Norfolk in a garage machine.
Messrs Haller and Leary started yesterday on a long walking journey from Washington through Virginia. T. Stewart Hailes of Fredericksburg and Whitney Leary of Washington accompany the travelers. The route will pass Harpers Ferry and Luray Bridge near Lexis Virginia. The party aims to cover substantial ground and return in a few days.
A fragmentary report notes Lewis of Allegany County plans to run as a Democrat for the Sixth district in Congress. He expresses confidence in winning and hopes to face Col. George A S Pearre in the House. He plans no canvass in Frederick or Breeder counties and says he will not canvass in Menders county.
In a string of court records, notices announce deeded property in Marlborough County and varied estate matters. Guardianship, guardianship final accounts, distributions, and sales of personal property and stocks are listed for multiple estates including H. Miller and Philip I West. Administrative actions name Mary K. Ndudain as administrator and reflect inventories, ratifications, and final distributions across several local probate matters.
Arlington duckpin team beat Jefferson on Braddock Heights alleys last night with 1410 total pins and a 16 percent margin over Jefferson’s 1240. The match content remains partially readable with scattered details and incomplete final words.
The Prohibition Party for the Sixth Congressional District is called to meet in Cumberland on Thursday September 1 at 3 o'clock. Charles R. Woods of Baltimore is named in connection with the meeting. The Sunday school of All Saints Protestant Episcopal Church holds its annual picnic today at Brad dock Heights. a chartered car left Frederick at 2 pm carrying the Sunday school picnickers. supper was taken along and the return trip will be made about 8 o'clock this evening.
A complaint filed in LeWhitown alleges Dr. Bua Dy Neighbors caused serious injury and permanent disability to a person riding along the Frederick find Em snikteburg turnpike. The suit targets defendant Droit Atherman and law firms Broner and Weitberg for alleged negligence from a diesel exhaust pipe protruding over the public road, emitting thick smoke and dangerous fumes. The plaintiff asserts the negligent engine operation and pipe design made the road unsafe, harming a rider when a horse frightened by the smoke caused a fall, resulting in long bed confinement and loss of use of the right arm.
A bank invites the public to use three meeting rooms for business and casual gatherings. The vaults offer many safe deposit boxes for securing valuables. The bank opens accounts for individuals, firms, or corporations and runs a Savings Department offering 4 percent per year under stated conditions.
The Evangelical Reformed Church near Wartin hosts a sale of fancy articles, ice cream, cake, and candy. The event takes place Wednesday August 24 at 6 PM, with proceeds likely benefiting church activities. Local residents are invited to attend and support the fundraiser.
Preparations by Lingemore Copper Company to operate their mines at New London and Liberty town follow a directors’ visit to the Dolly Hyde mine at Eiber town. A saw mill is being built at the New London mine to prepare timber for the shaft and mill. Water in the Dolly mine from a creek crossing the vein causes pumping and fluming plans. A sewer line has been secured to address the issue and pumping out will start next week. Two Singapore Copper Company miners are four tiles apart by road, and a new road will open to reduce distance.
Owen J Neighbours son of Mim H Neighbours and Ida May Bosinger daughter of Dr and Mrs T W Bosinger, both of Petersburg Indiana, wed Saturday August 20 at the bride’s home. Neighbours formerly taught in Frederick and Somerset counties and is now Petersburg schools superintendent. Also Stocks Bates married Jessie Bates of Lovetts Station Virginia by Rev Simon P Miller at his Third Street home.
Roy Messner of Taurinogt died at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown after a wreck near Edgemont on the eastern Maryland railroad. He sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries. his condition was critical from arrival. His cousin works in Hagerstown and his parents stayed at his bedside.
The third Matinee race event by the Frederick Driving Club is set for Saturday afternoon at the Fair Grounds. Entries are being received daily and preparations include four events with lively features to entertain attendees.
The Grices, recent public figures from Lancaster and Sharpsburg, are at Mrs Grice’s parents home in Sharpsburg visiting with no infant present. James Grice, arrested in Lancaster weeks ago for suspected involvement in the mysterious disappearance of his wife, was released on habeas corpus and later found in Sharpsburg.
Knights of Pythias members attend the funeral of Brother C. Howard at Castle Hall Thursday at 3 30. Tonight Braddock hosts Amateur Night with all amateurs invited. Excursion to Caverns departs from Frederick at 9 and costs 225 dollars round trip via Frederick Railroad Co. Grand Masked Carnival tonight features Prince in gold, May the Coster Girl, and Poultry pinches.
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