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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
5
The newspaper promises a handsome twelve page edition with full news and many features. It claims Frederick city and county circulation as the largest bona fide paper and highlights advertising advantages. Ads and changes are due by Wednesday at 2 pm and 1% pm respectively.
Town residents and visitors are listed in a string of social notes. John J. White travels on business, Philadelphia native Chariszy A. Welty plans parental home transfers, and Lass Cronenberg journeys to Washington for a new post. Baltimore and New Midway visits are noted for several others, with marriage talk surrounding Bowie F. Waters and Gassaway.
A Hermann and Son display showcases blooming plants and Christmas greens for the holidays. Conspicuous items include unique hairdsagmes polosettia blooms, Philadelphia lace etc. Immortelles wax and metal flowers offer grave decorations, and holly with bright red berries completes the arrangement.
In a Washington DC courtroom Milton W. Phillips testifies that the Takoma equipment train No. 66 passed a red signal near Takoma on December 20 at about 6:30 pm at estimated speeds near 50 miles per hour. Two witnesses including telegraph operators and a police officer corroborate the timing and signal, as prosecutors press for a manslaughter charge linked to three deaths from the crash at Terra Cotta. The defense argues Takoma station was effectively dead and questions the signal mechanism, while longtime operators describe timing, block signaling, and foggy conditions during the incident.
In Baltimore ex-Secutor Henry G. Davis denied rumors of engagement. Fire destroyed the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church at Washington Grove. Burglar attempted to blow open the safe in the offices of the Cumberland Standard Osteal Osmossy. Miss Grace Biblitz, 17, who was abducted near Baltimore, died at the Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore.
A sequence of court items reports Maksel Masko held on concealed weapons charges with a $260 bond and restraining order sought. Danes Butler arrested for indecent conduct and accused of attempting a fight at the magistrate’s office. Eckstein committed him to the House of Correction. Sonn Hing reprimanded for harassment of Charles Mitchell, with Eckstein dismissing charges and issuing a reprimand.
The Frederick Quarty Telephone and Telegraph Company announces a plan for a central energy type switchboard. Arrival is anticipated soon, with work at the new exchange building starting after completion. Installation will require adding new instruments and restructuring the network to support the expanded system.
Reports of a man named Richard Lrachey injured at Ox E Bte Brush Works after a cleaning mishap that sent him against an empty machine, injuring his leg and shoulder. he was taken home for treatment. Separately, Charles Funk, 42, a Freight rail worker, died after being dragged beneath a westbound train at Harper's Ferry. Final rest at Brunswick. Also notes on military and legal appointments and a real estate sale at 207 West Fifth Street to Dr S P Appisman.
Saltec Peanaia and Ere cent packers at McOstoz 11's promote CalenCare. Garz delays in selecting ocalen. Liz Beliza & Co and Dutrow's exhibit boxes of Chopslates and Boo Balls. Dutrow packs each box with fresh confections. New Bargalus items appear today on our counter. See Reicu & Co for Dautrow's Bart boxes to enjoy Christmas.
Frank Hargett, convicted of larceny, received a suspended sentence on parole after favorable recommendations from 126 business leaders and a letter from Colonel Charles E Trail. Judge Worthington urged restraint and respect for others property, warning of possible reimprisonment for further misdeeds. The case was followed by another arraignment and a separate damages motion later in the session.
Circular listing furniture, Japanese ware, glassware, baskets, candles and dishes at Mullinx's Carpet Store 212 West Patrick Street with other merchants including Bertztown Bard Books and MCardeiL's. Donations for Do Nation Day at Union Hospital encouraged. Hill's Antique Furnit ure advertises antiques and toys. J W Hitt promotes dressed turkeys and poultry orders on North Market Street.
Listing of banking figures and a notice for the election of directors at the Citizens National Bank of Frederick, with dates in January 1908 and the cashier G. Zemmenman cited. The page also contains extensive local advertisements and holiday gift items from Frederick, Maryland.
Local ads list gifts and holiday offerings from McOsnpsit's and Gort Brotgers McVerdell, with baskets, stocking stuffers, pianos, organs, and ornate frames. School of Expressiog at Kemp Hall announces January start for $3 term under Miss Facst Le Ror.][/analysis>
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