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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1907
Page
3
Two small trees on Wolfaville side of Black Rock saved Mr. W. D. Brenner his wife and four children when a horse plunged down a steep mountainside carriage breaking near the dip. The family barely escaped with minor injuries while the horse slid nearly 500 feet. the rescuers aided by Wolfaville residents.
A massive washer with capacity of several hundred tons is being erected at the Gatootin Fornaca ore banka owned by Joseph E. Thropp. Teams work day and night to speed construction while Mononsey Valley Railroid boosts service amid ore traffic. Local sick reports note residents A D Williard Lewis F Kusemans and Adam Ball recovering or improving. Labor Day holiday affects post office hours and carrier collections. ads urged patience as progress builds reputation and results.
Religious notices list sermons and meetings across multiple churches. The schedule includes Braddock Rains, Schleyville Mission, St John’s Catholic, United Brethren, Presbyterian absence, St. John’s Reform, German Baptist Brethren, All Saints Episcopal, Grays Reformed, Gospel Mission Workers, Evangelical Reformed, Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical Lutheran, Fires Baptist, Buckeye M P, and Trinity Church South. Times range 7:30 to 10:50 a.m. and 6:46 p.m., with Sunday schools at 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. and various sermons and Holy Communion.
Charles William Stewart and Laura Ray Mobley married quietly at Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage this morning by Rev. Dr Charles F Steck. Fannie Moser and James O Shank wed at Mapleville home of bride’s brother with Rev M Byard officiating. Invitations issued for Anga Mary Rowe and Samuel C Ose wedding at Methodist Episcopal Church in Enmitsburg on Wednesday September 11.
Judge McSherry’s condition showed slight improvement today after a rough night. Dr Samuel Dawn of Baltimore attended, arriving about 8 30 this morning for a consolidation consult, joined by Dr Thomas B H Johns and Dr Richard McSherry of Lillestown Pa, who is visiting for the time.
Sheridan Biggs of Roky Ridge died yesterday at Roky Ridge from Faralgaty. He had long served with the Western Maryland Railroad as agent and was a general warehouse boat access. In 1596 he was elected to the legislature. He was 42, survived by a widow and three sons, and was a brother of Rupert Biggs, attorney of Baltimore.
Board of Aldermen to appoint successor to the late Prof EG Shepherd promptly at a special meeting Monday evening. Several Democrats and Republicans named as candidates including Jho Buser and C O Ausiharman, with party influence cited in the selection. The appointee will serve until the 1910 municipal election.
Democratic Governor candidate Judge Crothers and Comptroller hopeful Dr Joshua W Hering arrived in Frederick this morning for a party picnic at Middletown. They were met at the depot by party leaders, exchanged calls at local residences, and proceeded to join the event.
The Gettysburg Oemphter reports William Eyler’s fate will not be known until October 16 as the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons plans a September meeting and the next board session for October 16. No action has been taken in this murder case, and deliberations appear headed toward commuting the death penalty to life imprisonment.
Jamestown Exposition passenger agent Mr. F J Kalley toured Fred. Grick promoting Maryland Day on September 12. He distributed advertising material and spoke of improvements. He expected 60 000 Maryland attendees to visit the exposition, now in first class condition after recent work.
Sunday school workers are invited to an integrated activity here Monday at 245 pm and 730 pm hosted by the Presbyterian church. Dr Charles Roads of the Maryland Sunday School Association will lead with practical topics, local workers urged to attend. Advertising advice is given in a manner urging persistent effort.
A local agitation over delaying the Frederick market hour drew opposition from many dealers and farmers. A petition with thirty eight signatures urges no charge and will be presented to the Board of Aldermen. Backers claim later hours will boost attendance and prices by gathering buyers and sellers in one place, while opponents warn country traders would be cut off and shift work.
Thomas Bennett faced four hearings before Justice Alfred Hitter yesterday on larceny charges involving $16 from Fred Bossi. The alleged crime occurred Monday at Bennett's home on Five and a Half street after a saloon gathering. Police say Bennett was drunk and was fined earlier that day, then found with $13 during a search. The defense requested more time. the case was continued until Monday afternoon next.
A state prohibition official is named in a long list of actions in the town, including Rockville Fair drawing many visitors for a marriage event, Oxford, Talbot County to be supplied with electric light, and local industry noting corn and mateca. David Orsig Jones, a carpenter, was killed near Parryville by a shifting engine. The Montgomery School Board dismissed the Bathersda School trust era for refusing to discharge Miss Dove, the principal.
The funeral of Harvey Albert Hoke conducted by Rev J J Bohachfer was held at his Walkerceilla home with pallbearers listed and interment in Glade cemetery. Arthur Kyle Wood's service occurred at his parents’ home with Rev Dr Osborne Irgle officiating and remains shipped to Wilmington California for interment.
A Westminister dispatch reports a rooster owned by Mgr Martian Yingling of Union Mille in Garrell county escapes every wire netting height. The bird climbs the fence by weaving the mesh like a ladder, then hops down outside and struts proudly, a curio to onlookers.
The Junior Fire Company will meet Monday evening at 8 o'clock. A baseball game is set for Monday at the new park between Lewinstown and the Frederick Stars, with the first pitch at 3 o'clock.
A dense page blends bank liability figures and notices with a string of local business ads and social announcements. It lists liabilities and due to other banks, then shifts to a night of social events, oysters, crab specials, and theater plans, followed by sales on blankets and dress trimmings. Several named figures appear in ads and notices, including John Walter, Sidasy, and Sidney. It also mentions September 4 1907 events and shop promotions at Burck’s and Mansy’s.
A compilation of assorted local items lists diverse goods and prices from Diamond bicycle tires to stoves and buckets. It notes a Sunday school service on September 8, a mixed doubles tennis tournament on September 2, K of P funeral attendance, a Labor Day excursion with trolley cars, hospital visiting hours, and various advertisements for stoves furniture and vehicles with prices and contact hints.
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