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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
5
The Weekly News announces a forthcoming twelve page issue ready Thursday featuring news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and promotes its advantages as an advertising medium.
A collage of local notes reports hunters bagging game and a stork delivering a girl at East Patrick street. Items mention a Thorough washing on North Market street, a Frederick Mannerchor entertainment at U B church, and property transactions on York Taneytown public sale for 52. A dynamo installation at the municipal electric plant is underway as a pulley wheel arrives. Elisabeth Goings, 16, was committed to the Maryland State Reformatory for corrigibility. Constable Carter took her into custody.
Officer King, patrolling around 3 30 this morning, found two dogs in Mrs. George Steele’s Burke atree area hen house. They killed fourteen hens and damaged others, prompting Mrs. Steele to consider killing the dogs but she chose to have the owner reimburse the value and take possession after payment.
A damage suit brought by the National Shutter Bar Co against G F 8 Zimmer Co was heard at Weatonlester yesterday. The defense demurred on the claim that the plaintiff lacked a valid corporate existence when the action began. The court took the point under advisement after presentation of the demurrer.
Local Commissioners urged by Dr. Henry M. Hurd and Dr. A. B. Herring to back a plan for the state to care for insane residents. They highlighted Montevue Hospital conditions, noted added facilities and sanitary upgrades, and offered medical staff support from Frederick to aid in statewide care legislation.
The Frederick County Medical Society meets at 2 30 P M at the Y M C A with talks on heart anatomy physiology and disease. East Lynne will be staged at City Opera House tonight starring Grace Richmond with a Metropolitan Theatre company.
The Fun Makers theatrical show at Woodsboro Opera House drew a fine crowd. Prof. Emmett Roelkey performed with training by Ralph Reuteahn, featuring buck and wing dancing and monologues by Wm. Devilbies, plus a quartet by men from Citizens' National Bank building crews. Mr C Hayes Landis joins as ticket agent.
The will of the late Mrs Elisa P. Nixdorff of this city has been filed in the Orphans Court for probate. She leaves Miss Annie S Bitter of Jacoma near Washington $250 in gratitude for kindness. The rest goes to her husband Lewis M Nixdorff who is named executor without bond. He died prior to Mrs Nixdorff.
Mountain City Council No 12 Daughters of Liberty form a committee to arrange for the endiament of the delegates to the State meeting in May in this city.
Emil G. Reits, a member of the Frederick team, accepted a position in the contract department of C. P. Company. The move places him in a new role within the firm as he takes on responsibilities related to contracts and procurement.
A 19 year old woman walked into the Sixth Precinct Police Station in Washington reporting she was deserted by her husband 24 hours after their marriage. Mrs Fredda Thompson said her husband Leonare Thompson disappeared after they wed in Frederick Maryland on October 31 and she planned to return home. The couple’s murder context and Rev A J Thompson are noted in the report as background.
A collection of society briefs notes visits and illnesses mentioning William Buckey accepting a Merars position. Individuals include Misa Alice Keefer of Baltimore, Ex-Judge Lighter of Mid dietons in town on business, and Mr Thomas C. Yeakle at Tacoms Park. Also reported are Mr and Mrs Lewis Koester returning from Nameville farm and Theodore Alexander celebrating his twenty first birthday with friends. May Cookson Jones visits Buckeyatown and Mrs Pad gett.
William Frazier, a colored man, was struck in the head with a hatchet by Cooper at about noon today after visiting the home on Weet Fifth Street where Frazier says his wife, reportedly intoxicated, was. Frazier was bleeding heavily and went to Jupiter Ritter's office to report the incident and seek an arrest warrant for Cooper.
Local notices tout the value of city directories for reference by residents and visitors. Frederick’s directory holdings and Maryland state listings are highlighted, urging community support. Braddock Heights hosts a shooting match on Saturday December 12 at 10 am with prizes. St Mary’s Chapter to hold a bake sale and Christmas songs Friday December 11 at 2 pm in the Sunday School room.
Jude John Metter again tops the list for president with no opposition in the Junior Steam Fire Engine Company race to be decided January 4. 1909. United Steam Fire Engine Company likewise nominates Joseph W. Gaver for president and frames a full slate for officers and directors.
December 9 and 10 feature high optical specials by Dr. 0 at City Hotel with office hours from 9 to 9. McCardell's opens with Civetines novelties and candies. Local listings advertise Christmas gifts for eye trouble and new stock of shoes and suppers. Lake View basketball Thursday evening plus ice skating and dancing at Fredericton. Shelled nuts and pecans advertised by Campbrs.
A collage of shop ads lists building frames, hardware, fresh produce including Florida oranges and pineapples, nuts, potatoes, and baked goods. It also promotes electric bills, Christmas displays, art and crafts, oysters, hog cutting, and imported musical performances.
The notice promotes the Domestic Building Association with a share price of 109 per share and weekly dues 260, inviting joiners to save through twelve years of experience. It mentions officers Wertheimer and Hendrickson and lists directors and contact details for information. The page also advertises Christmas furniture, home portraiture by Barber, and public sale notices with locations on East Church Street and other items like gas or electric disconnections.
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