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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
5
The Daily News records an evening rise at 5:17 with the moon 20 days old and a 11:57 a.m. conjunction with Jupiter. The moon's position moves from west to east, demonstrating a celestial alignment noted in the column.
The Weekly News will publish a handsome re page issue on Thursday with special features and the largest circulation in Erick City and County. Copy for new advertisements is due by 3 PM Wednesday with changes accepted until 12.
Salvatore Abachino, an Italian, was arrested near Second and East streets after a pistol fired at Mrs. Michael Cramer left her wounded just beneath her right eye. The incident followed a dispute with Cramer who confronted Abachino at the door. Mrs. Cramer later identified Abachino as the shooter. She was taken to Montevue Hospital, while Abachino was jailed and the Cramers faced prior legal trouble for a disorderly house.
Justice Eckstein ruled in favor of Mrs Alice Koester against tenant Mrs Ella Stull in a hay crop dispute. Koester sought one half of the crop for six years with four years unpaid, and the verdict awarded 36.50 for the sixth year.
A long column lists residents and relatives visiting or returning home. Names include W L Smith in Gettysburg, various neighbors in Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia, and many residents of East Patrick Street West Market Street and South Market Street hosting or visiting relatives, with trips to Atlantic City Baltimore New York Philadelphia and Washington.
A freight car loaded with lumber caught fire around 2 30 this morning near the Central Railway yard. Firefighters from Wilcoxton and Brown-Fte Department answered the alarm and fought the blaze for a short time. The blaze was brought under control with no serious damage reported. The origin of the fire appears to be accidental and limited to the freight car.
Miss Lillian Cromwell sues Tra B. Yeakle of Baltimore a clerk for the Pennsylvania Railroad and Wing at 3714 Forcees svenue Wardey Parks for alleged breach of marriage promise. The engagement was to culminate with a August 15 ceremony after seven years of courting. Yeakle reportedly broke off, claiming parental opposition and leaving Cromwell desolate. The lawsuit was filed in court with details of the arrangement and broken plans.
The City Hotel undergoes major renovations with partial operation from the former bar area and a new terra cotta floor planned. Loyd Culler oversees work for Bretors, Mens. Lowenstein, and Wertheimer as carpenters rush to finish before the lobby reopens. Nearby notices list several residents and lodge events tied to the project and citywide improvements.
A garbled list mentions multiple proper names and places such as Batumi Basan and Connery. The readable items are sparse with no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize into a full report.
Shereby gives notice that trespassers on property will be prosecuted. Bratenlatt rink opening details in Lake View Tawetown with Braddock doveday July. Frederick Hanover game called at 3 30. Hundreds of shirts offered for sale at Market St Frederick with posters and notices.
At Browningeville Montgomery County the Grand Lodge of Maryland International Order of Good Templars held its thirty second annual session. C C Lawson Lewindale was elected grand chief templar with Dr F Heas Woodthor Carroll County as grand exaltate Lillian Baker Dacmecue Montgomery County grand secretary mittf Tanner Baltimore named grand treasurer Alfred Willon Bethesda Montgomery County was chosen grand marshal Buckingham Thong Corner Howard named grand deputy sarish Imima Boo Faelda Banhaore were listed among other officers Gnanestiyy 270 omcibon.
Edward Hofland colored of Buckeys town Wab arrested by Officers Dieter and Gale See Hia wife pleaded for ate to set to a writ. Augustus Herman paee charged with selling broce wick and other letters listed in the adver. Mrs Lottie Paltcor Mrs Grose Bearer Mrs Robinson and others named in the notice.
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