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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
5
The weekly publication announces a twelve page issue with broad Frederick city and county circulation and stresses advertising advantages. Copy for new ads and changes must be delivered by the upcoming Wednesday afternoon deadline.
Brief notices report paving on Court Street nearing completion this week. A new porch was added to a residence on North Market Street. Improvements were made to a storeroom at Patrick and Carroll streets. Mr Mack Mealey of New Market marketed a large, good quality celery early this season.
James C. Galt a prominent figure in Carroll county died suddenly at his Taneytown home in his seventy third year his father Samuel Galt long a modest farmer moved to Taneytown with his sister Ellen Galt and he left a brother Samuel Galt of Copperville two sisters survive Mrs Up ton Birde of Philadelphia and Ellen Galt of Taneytown
Charles T K Young, real estate and insurance agent, sold his dwelling on B O avenue to Clarence J Stager for 3700. He bought 31 acres of land from Harvey R Lease east of the city on private terms. He sold four building lots on the Monocacy Boulevard to Oscar I Coblentz on private terms.
Funeral services for the late Francis W Waltz were conducted at his home near Araby by Rev Wilson Jarhoe. Pallbearers included grandsons Arthur Swan Guy Paul Waltz and Walter Holbruner. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery with F Schroeder as funeral director.
Fragmentary text mentions a person accepting a position in Baltimore and references names and places in unclear phrasing. Contains garbled segments about contracts, wholesale lqueg, and a Runiee de with potential misreads. No coherent events or dates can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Report details a grand lodge visit ending in a banquet at the Magonic Temple fourth floor. Grand Chancellor Bent and officials presided. Mr. Reso S Harp acted as toastmaster as Mountain City Lodge delegates greeted visitors and planned tours to Braddock Heights and Cumberland. Meanwhile Fluffy Ruffles at City Opera House drew pleasant if not full crowds, with Florence Gear delivering lively comedy and song backed by a strong company.
L A Foulk of Mt Pleasant township Adams county Pennsylvania, 59 year old groom, marries 46 year old bride during Old Home Week in Carlisle. He claims to have more relatives than anyone nearby as his 27 brothers in law, most of whom are married with children. His two former wives are dead.
The county faces light rainfall over two months causing dry crops in Howard with scarce garden vegetables and likely below normal fruit yields. Several canning factories run but with much smaller output anticipated. water in Ellicott City area is limited as reservoirs and streams run low.
Made trans Used on John Brown James L Rickard aged one of the eldest residents of Shepherdstown AW Ve died at his home Thursday night last He was a lockmaker His father and grandfather carried on the same business for over a century in the same location They made all the owned docks fused by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad In 1859 they made the irons used on John Brown the insurrectionist while he was confined in the county jail at Charlestown
County commissioners made no move on paving Court Square yesterday due to objections from property owners abutting the square. A question arose over whether the county has legal right to pay the city's share of the paving costs, and action was deferred because of these objections.
The First National Bank of New Windsor fills a vacancy on its board of directors caused by the death of J Hamilton Iser. George O Brithart is elected to the board, with S Baile and Mr Singer noted as vice presidents.
The municipal electric light plant is shut down temporarily to allow installation of fuel saving devices ordered by the Board of Aldermen last week. The streets will be without lights tonight until the work is completed.
Several acts including Mesara, William Staley, William Want ter, Byron Harkey, Charien Craver and How a String Ht perform this morning for Rockville fair. The Tenyllab band from Washington is scheduled to appear.
Barely personal column lists residents and relatives visiting friends in cities such as Lancaster Baltimore Philadelphia York and more. Individuals named include Carrie King Rice Bertie Xilpp Mrs. Edward Huplet and many others with travels to New York Utica Baltimore and Washington.
Miss Eliza Jacobs and Mrs James A Long are described as critically ill and sick with improving status. Miss May Keefer and Mrs John J White were sick but now able or slightly improved. Mr W P Cockey at City Hospital is doing nicely at noon. Mr A C McCardell of Frederick County National Bank was hospitalized for treatment with suspected typhoid fever.
Mr Harry C Ketter has taken over the barber business in North Market with Harry Thompson previously guiding the shop. Advertising activity indicates continued operation under new ownership.
George Eustis and his wife caused a hullabaloo when revealed to have smallpox aboard the Carpathia after leaving Gibraltar. Passengers, angered and frightened, pressed quarantine as the vessel approached America. The couple were isolated, with Eustis claiming a fever and a physician warning of a rash, while others debated the illness and the need for public caution.
A local vault facility invites the public to view its silo deposits and boxes. The display aims to showcase how residents can protect their papers and valuables. Tours will run during regular business hours by appointment.
Local listing advertises a Sunday 8 p m Minstrel Show at Braddock Heights Casino featuring talented locals Coxe and Weldin with fancy trick skaters at 9 o clock at Gem Dining Parters. Oysters Domestic Daily and property sales offered by Chas T K Yoona and Chas N Wachter with real estate options citywide.
Dr. James Bowlley died at Centerville. Exnert M. Brock a saloonkeeper died in jail at Annapolis. Lester Neal of Hagerstown has mysteriously disappeared. Montgomery County Fair at Rockville began today. Bicounty teachers institute for Talbot and Caroline counties opened at Denton. Franz Hocheder, 60, of 1137 West Franklin Street Hallmore, killed Linneoll with a .44 revolver in Druid. A great industrial exposition planned for Baltimore led by the Merchants and Manufacturers Association will be held next year for manufacturers to exhibit wares.
Farmers in Berkeley County West Virginia have sold nearly all apples from the area’s largest commercial orchards in the past day or two. Output is estimated at more than 60,000 barrels with prices ranging from 3 to 5 dollars per barrel, totaling about 325000 dollars for the county’s crop this year.
A special Royal Blue train will run from Frederick to Baltimore on Saturday for the big baseball game between Frederick and Maryland Athletic Clubs at Oriole Park. Fare round trip two dollars. Train departs Frederick at 9 00 a m and returns Baltimore at 11 30 p m. Participants must register with K Schmidt by Thursday evening. Inquiries at P K Schmidts tobacco store or CE Hunteberry at Postal Telegraph office. Also Braddock Heights Military Picnic set for September 2 with theater and film attractions and a bread coupon offer from G L Baking Co. See Braddock Heights events including a grainy dress parade and entertainment by local acts.
Reports from Chesapeake bayside sections indicate the 1909 1910 oyster season will yield superior grades and quality. Industry expects strong market availability once tongers and scrapers begin work, though confirmation awaits opening day results.
Governor Crothera yesterday proclaimed Labor Day September 6 a legal holiday. The law requires annual proclamations, and state offices, banks, courts, and city offices will suspend business for the day as the government observes the holiday.
Coxe and Weldon wow Braddock Heights patrons with first show at the Braddock Heights Casino as they tour Atlantic City. They promise daily exhibitions this week with new stunts and surprise feats each performance. Tonight the barn dance will headline the bill. Advertise in The News.
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