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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
5
The notice notes Venus at 29 and Jupiter at a right angle to the sun, 90 degrees west, with Saturn to follow on December 35 at 90 degrees east. The article mentions moonrise and set times and urges observing the two planets in alignment with the sun.
A fragmented listing shows businesses and names including Cline Wertheimer Kemp Tritappe Foson Boll National Bank Central National Bank and individual Jotin D Hendrickson. The text references Venison's Doll's Jewelry Store and The Busy Corner as part of a local commercial directory.
PURELY PERSONAL items report Mr John Abler of Hagerstown on city business yesterday and new job for Mr John S McGill with Mr August Meier. Families move within city and travelers visit relatives in Baltimore and elsewhere.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company reports 625000 trees planted on its lands this year, part of a total 3425000 trees across company sites. Officers emphasize forest science, ornamentation, and landscape improvement as a program to benefit farmers and lumbermen, with substantial conifer plantings and supplies listed.
White Bunting and Mesera along with Fel Abrecht and Gillet Young witnessed a bagging incident. Carl Willard of West Pater Street suffered a throat wound from a presumed assault yesterday and died from the injuries.
Numerous local churches announce Sunday services, Sunday schools, and special events. Schreysville Mission, All Saints Episcopal, Evangelical Lutheran, Evangelical Reformed, Gospel Mission Workers, United Brethren, St John’s Catholic, Church of the Brethren, Buckeystown M. E., Trinity M. E., Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, and First Baptist list worship times, pastor names, communion, Epworth League, and upcoming Advent music programs.
Francis B. Sappington filed a campaign expense account under the Connpt Prac teem act. The document records an expenditure of $2 with a major item of $1.50 for buggy hire to a meeting at Doubs. Charles H. Conley reports his Democratic electors candidacy cost $218 with $23.18 contributed to the Democratic County Committee and small donations to local clubs.
A colored boy tried to rob the money drawer at Mr. Spencer Zimmerman's confectionery on North Market Street Thursday night. The bell triggered and the thief fled toward the rear door, eluding capture despite a chase by Zimmerman.
A special Sunday gathering at the Y M C A will feature W H Morrian of Baltimore as general secretary and a notable marital program. The event begins at 3 30 p m with Prof Joseph H Apples delivering the opening remarks and a feature composed of about 20 boys.
A Frederick resident advertised a reward for a missing lady’s gold watch found weeks earlier. The watch was found in a corset box at M Hendrickson’s store and returned to the owner after The News helped link the ad to the find. Plowing implements were stolen from Loats Orphanage field with no clues of the thieves.
Risaeeti Mia son of Mia of Mattoon fell ten feet from a balcony on East South Street and broke both bones in his left arm above the wrist. Dr W A Long reset the arm. Mountain Cottages Sold: Nev Joseph Irving Payne bought from Wilton Lee Camdeo and John Francie Smith trustees two ab tages at Braddock Heights for 4000 dollars.
Etchison Framing advertises moulding and frames at No Church Street with samples available at residence. Empty Stocking Association to meet Monday at 4 PM Masonic Temple. Hartz Mountain Canaries advertised with German taught birds. Frederick City Hospital board meeting announced for Tuesday at 2 30 PM. Y M C A men’s meeting scheduled for tomorrow 3 30 PM. Doll’s Jewelry Store promotes inspections and watch fitting service. Elks meet for memorial ceremonies at Opera House. Special musical program and Japanese cabinet displays featured in local promotions.
Frederick Lodge No. 684 B P E holds annual memorial services at the City Opera House tomorrow at 3 p m. Addresses by Carville Benson Towson and Reno Harp of Frederick Lodge, with music and benediction by Rev John Paul Tyler. اعض. The deceased include Dr Daniel H Steiner Douglas H Hargett and Harry E Crout. Public invited.
A rambling catalog of local ads promises umbrellas at Dolva Jewelry, Christmas furniture, frames, dolls, boots, and post cards with low prices. It also touts skating, bowling, dancing, and a dance orchestra, plus meals at Bartholow’s and various sales events around Frederick.
Contingent liabilities and capital entries show 8100,000 capital, 159,000 reserves, taxes paid 50,188.43, and various balances. Officers listed include G. Zimmerman chair, J. Thavers, Thomas N. P., Joan Mottre, H. Naller, and other directors. A December date appears with signatures and official acknowledgments.
Small town ads announce McCardell's hot chocolate and Nut Buttercups prices, A Mraswas and M. Eleanor Dill listings, new meat and green grocery store by J A Gorman, W D Crouise manager, and cross street details. Florida fruit, nuts, and vegetables offered with varied specials, plus Red Cross stamps and home portraits promotion.
Public sale of livestock and farming implements scheduled for Tuesday December 22 at 10 pm. Advertisements promote almond paste, gas or electric bill discounts, holiday treats, music and dance classes, and a bakery relocation with fresh bread and Christmas cakes available. Multiple organizations and individuals appear in brief notices.
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