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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
5
Centenaries and birth anniversaries highlighted include Simon Bolivar and John Greenleaf Whittier. Notable figures Ludwig van Beethoven and Deborah Bailey Peon are referenced with dates of birth or death. Astronomical notes mention Mercury at aphelion and sunrise times.
A cluttered 19th century ad page lists sales and notices including general business offers, an election notice, pure rye whiskey promotion, seasonal fixtures and home goods. Mentions Morris chairs, jewelry, brushes, canes, children books, phonographs, and furniture by several firms.
An announcement from the Maryland State Tuberculosis Sanatorium reports the Women’s Quarter Club of Maryland donated funds to establish light employment for patients. The arts and crafts program aims to provide healthful occupations, guided by the superintendent, with early work to be self sustaining and conservative.
Court convened at 9:30 am with Judges Matter and Henderson. Allen D. Stewart faced larceny charges from 1907. a $130 bond forfeited. Lena Donner urged leniency for theft with suspended sentence but released on good behavior with warning of penitentiary if reoffending. Miss Donner later implicated in shop purchases and check fraud. arrested August 30 and bailed, later captured. Elmer A. Forrest tried for non support. trial scheduled after jury deliberation. Margaret Be Mary and Pythian Castle case set for January 7.
The Board of Appeals finished its work after a long session since November 30 with over two hundred residents presenting grievances. There will be no material change to the taxable base as fixed by the assessors. the tax levy will be made tonight. A list of individuals and firms appears in the article along with specific sums and a report from Market Master G. Wm. Danabargie for November showing receipts from stalls, stands, permits, scales, and total revenue.
A small fire broke out at the Nickel Theatre on North Market Street around 7:30 last night while Afr Clyde Shank operated the moving picture machinery. Spectators remained calm as the fire department used a chemical stream from Junior wagon to limit damage. Shank sustained a burned arm and a bruise from a fall. a rack and film were destroyed, the machine was repaired and to operate again tonight.
David Lowenstein and Charles Wertheimer purchased the Henry G. O Leary property along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad east of J M Newman Co car guard. The 21 acre site lies near the railroad with plans to improve the land and likely develop adjoining factory space pending final negotiations.
The funeral of the late Mr. W. H. Kemp was held at 8 o clock in Mt Carmel M P church with Rev. B F Rule officiating. Pallbearers included Geo Clay Randolph Hamilton Amno Eu worthy Charles Zimyneman Daniel Riker and Joseph Miller. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. Thomas P. Rice served as funeral director.
A string of small notes reports a year’s Tur News subscription as a gift idea, a golfer named Gilbert Young jumping 14 feet 4 inches, a stork delivering a baby girl to Mr and Mrs William Kehne, and a sewer intake on North Market Street becoming clogged. It also notes another baby arrival at Mr and Mrs P Frank Pampel’s home and real estate agents Trita and Tyson purchasing Madison Street property from Esra Hoffmann after a sewer blast disrupted flow.
A collage of brief personal items listing visits, travels, and social contacts. It mentions Miss Alice Bowers accepting something at Busy Comer, Attorney John W. Kolb in Brunswick on business, J. W. Molesworth visiting his daughter, Mrs. organ Cecil, and Mrs. Suean Mu with Christa in Rouzerville staying with Mrs. W. H. Stottlemyer. It notes Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Phlegger and Mrs. Matta Eyles returning from Baltimore area visits, and John W. Watte returning from Raper town, with visits to Mrs. Watte’s mother near Myereville. A letter from Mr. Bryan to John F. Kreh includes a photograph and Mr Bryan’s remark about adding it to his collection and hope for reforms after defeat. A basketball event at Diamond Rocky Rink draws a crowd, with a note that the rink will remain open to patrons after the game.
Matinee and night show feature Pearce and Scheck acts Becce and illustrated songs plus L arlisleone Pathe Frertes hand colored production. Children receive number tickets with duplicates. winners picked from a shaken lot. Displays are in McCardell's window.
Rev Alfred J. Herman Jr will be installed as pastor of the Utien charge of the Reformed church next Sunday afternoon December 20 at 2 15 oclock at Zion church Charleaville. The service will be conducted by B S Milte r and Isaac M Motter of Frederick and Rev G P Bready of Thurmont.
A debate held last Thursday at Araby Public School Home on whether war caused more suffering than intemperance. The affirmative was supported by Menars J G Waltz and William Stup, the negative by Mecant James Haller and W Cecil. Judges ruled in favor of the affirmative.
A two vehicle crash about two miles south of town involved Georg William Bruce and Artie O'Brien. George Fa was uninjured. Pusey of Fre Artie O'Brien suffered minor injuries. Vehicles sustained varying damage.
A local Family Theatre program next week features the Juvenile Minstrels and the Juvenile Bloated along with an organization. One act includes a performer eating a footward prop. Additional acts will be announced at the show.
A large turkey was stolen from the rear of Mr. F. W. Edward Diehl’s store on Ket Street Monday night. No clues to the culprit have been found.
Court heard testimony on the night in question with prosecution witnesses asserting the accused was intoxicated and guilty of the alleged act. The jury found the defendant guilty after deliberation and imprisonment was set pending sentencing.
Miss Stella May Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer A Young and Lloyd Harshman son of the late John T Harshman both of Myersville Frederick county were married Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Ray A B Statton in Hagerstown The bride wore a blue traveling suit with matching hat and gloves They will honeymoon then the groom returns to Washington and Lee University LexingtoVa for his junior year A short trip north followed the ceremony and they plan to settle in Myersville later updates on local illnesses and recoveries accompany the notice
An attempt to break into the August Meier bakery at the corner of Market and Weat Fifth Street was heard around 2 a.m. Saturday. Investigators found a man walking on the roof and he escaped before capture. A new song titled Deirwn in Virginia by Polk Miller with music by Prof Geo Ed Smith is now available at music stores.
The Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway runs a morning 6 30 route to connect with the Western Maryland excursion train to Baltimore under Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Company. Round trip Frederick 1 50 Lewistown 1 25. Children under 12 half fare. Special return meet at Thurmont. Also notes on church Evensong and holiday shopping ads.
Capital and surplus figures are listed for Citizens National Bank of Frederick Maryland. An election will be held at the Bankiite House on Tuesday and January 12 2000 between 10 and 22 o'clock for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year. WK G Zimmerman is the cashier.
In a cluttered listing, shoppers are invited to preview Christmas items from nickel plated ware to fancy chocolate sets and pocket knives. The notice touts prices for diners, dishes, clocks, glassware, waffle irons, and other holiday gifts. A forthcoming Lake View event promises chocolate displays, a turkey skating spectacle, candy specials, and a free watch giveaway.
An advertisement touts Red Cross stamps and a broad holiday sale offering men’s shirts, gloves, handkerchiefs, linen goods, canes, and table linens at low prices. It promotes new linen inventory, gift items, and boxed accessories with emphasis on value and varied merchandise for Christmas shopping.
Hon. Southerd P. Warner will lecture on Scenes and Incidents in Germany at Trinity M. E. Church South on Friday evening for charity. Admission is 2 cents. Local ads include rugs, skating at Diamond Roller Rink, and Christmas orders for wreaths, flowers, and poultry.
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