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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
6
In a Frederick edition the headline notes Castro’s probable departure, while local items discuss Venezuela, a naval officer’s misstep, and Senator Akers avoiding the Ohio issue. The Red Cross Christmas stamp sale supports tuberculosis relief and a visiting nurse program, with Howard Pyle’s stamp designs highlighted.
The notice cites Carsie Nation traveling to Europe and quotes a Somé aeronaut Timer Pee ath Sey Gamberi asserting air travel is safer than automobiling. It also references Dr. Price urging extermination of rats and notes a Thanksgiving Day water-woe responders will likely agree.
A jumble of light quips and exchanges from newspapers shows characters arguing about drinking, invention, hats, riddles, weather, and friendships. The snippets capture crosspaper humor through Mrs Jagway, Egbert, Dolly, Polly, and others in witty self contained lines.
The Springfield Republican comments on bank convictions in New York as a triumph of law over influential offenders. It critiques Congress and the President-elect and notes a New Jersey widow struggle to access her own $16,000 property due to a hostile husband who deserted her and withheld consent to sell.
A fragmented poem page features verses titled Moments With The Muse Love's Gift and The Emptied World. The author expresses deep longing and remembrance, invoking Christmas imagery and nature as the narrator recalls a lost beloved. Additional stray lines mention curing a cold in one day.
Dr. R H Mackie reports a fresh hoof and mouth disease outbreak near Lineboro Carroll county. Six cattle at the Wentz farm to be slaughtered with animals and feed also killed. Quarantine of several farms remains in place as investigators trace origins to Buffalo yards. Secretary Wilson issues a modification allowing shipments of hay and straw not from quarantined states.
The Empire Company presents a one night vaudeville bill at City Opera House on Tuesday December 8 featuring a one act farce A Busy Day Stella Kindgon as Vesta Tligg and several acts Crowdad and Danton Barton Slaters with songs and dance and a concluding farce burlesquing a New York court Motion pictures are advertised as new and best.
Catholics may eat meat on Christmas Friday due to papal dispensation granted long ago. This year marks the first Christmas on Friday since 1903 allowing turkey with impunity for Catholics worldwide. The privilege applies only when Christmas falls on Friday and abstinence is otherwise observed by Catholics.
Lake View hotel, built by Mr J Ramsburg in Lewistown, is nearly finished and will be ready for occupancy by June 1 1909. The four story structure includes 36 bedrooms with 30 private baths and a roof garden 20 by 70 feet offering a fine city view. The design emphasizes modern conveniences and upscale appeal.
Mrs. Washington Kipe was taken to Frederick City Hospital for treatment after an incident near Mt. St. Marys. Miss Ella Martin of Thurmont sought treatment in Dalrimore for a dermic cyst on her left shoulder and is recovering at home. In Allen County Kansas, C. Ausherman, a Middletown valley native, was elected county treasurer on the Republican ticket by a 746 plurality as Taft and the Republican Governor also led.
A health note warns that frequent colds can lead to chronic illness and urges treating each cold promptly. It promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with a testimonial from White of Butler, Tenn, claiming throat relief and recovery after using the product.
A vicious bulldog owned by Dr. T. L. C. Anders attacked Bub the delving horn at Clarence Lidle’s Myerynstable in Thurmont. The horse was injured after a desperate struggle. the dog was killed by gunfire. Veterinarians treated the horse’s wounds, noting the animal’s history of aggressiveness and that the dog was transported from Washington, D. C. to Thurmont.
William L Boyd 55 prominent Baltimore businessman died Tuesday at Church Home and Infirmary after long illness. Philip Sheridan Jldrunner 43 former Baltimore police officer and Fire Company member, survived by widow and two sisters, burial planned Monday. Rabbi S Goebricher died in Baltimore aged 81 near retirement from local synagogue. funeral set for 10 tomorrow at residence near West Arlington.
A party at Mr. David Roberts residence on West Patrick Street honored Mrs. John Smith of Hagerstown with a social evening. Guests included David Roberts Glenn Zimmerman Paul Zimmerman Clarence Harrigan Mary Zimmerman Mary Rodgers and Anne Hattsock. ENTERTAINED FRIENDS Arthur Fleming and his wife hosted visitors at the Kieffer Main home near Braddock with a graphophone and musical selections.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence on South Market Street. Rev. Dr. Charles F. Steck conducted services at the house. Pallbearers were Lewia Bayer, Bradley Simmons, Harry and Kasar Marinen, and Jeremiah J. Kennedy. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery. PF. Schroeder served as funeral director.
At the State Teachers Association gathering in Baltimore, attendees from this city included Prof. Harry J. Kefauver Prof. Charles H. Romsberg and Mr J Fenton Haring. Prof John T White city school superintendent attended the school superintendents meeting and the school commissioners meeting.
Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan died at his New Rochelle home this morning. The naval hero, long noted for wartime service, passed away in his residence on December 6.
Fire destroyed a Milford Fox residence near Jiaing Sun. A modern Y M C A building movement began in dlaz ers town. Druggist J Edward Douglass of Denton assigned for creditors. Mr and Mrs John Douglas Wallop bought the Washington Hotel in Princesa Anne. State Grange backed agri culture and home economics courses in rural districts. Thomas McCoy of York Pa was acquitted in Westminster of mule theft from Dr A M Helfaugh of Montrose Baltimore County. Three guests in Baltimore Hotel Belvedere robbed. Alexander Dydkl and Alexander Kraft of New Zoen arrested nearby. Moving pictures at City Opera House feature Pearce & Scheck reels and songs. reception of the American Fleet in Australia shown with a five reel film. Three amateur prizes offered. content follows after the show with entries at box office.
Local notices report several residents ill with ailments such as inflammatory rheumatism and heart trouble. Oliver Hahn nearing 95, still alert. A Lutheran church group delivered food donations to new minister Rev. A G Null at the Jefferson parsonage. Also included is a Toledo business oath and advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Ball's Pills.
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