Woman's College Christmas closing and activities described
The Woman's College closes for Christmas, reopening January 6, with a decorated dining room tree and gifts displayed by Fraulein Gungier and Miss Lantz. A bountiful supper, fireworks, and a hymn led by Mr Beckenwith feature the evening, followed by a Santa gift distribution by Mr A G McCardell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s College
Mies Monk Hand
Fraulein Gungier
Mise Lantz
Germany
Town of
Bethlehem
Beckwith
Short
A. G McCardell
Santa Claus
Ewith
Emily Gertrude Apple
Christmas Assembly Promotes Social World Activities
The social page notes the Christmas Assembly event with various performances and gatherings. It highlights community participation and festive interlude in the local year-end schedule.
City votes on tax rate and 1908 budget details
Eight aldermen meet as the city sets a six cent tax rate with a 64 700 expense forecast. Officials discuss water power plumbing fire maps and improved revenue from liquor licenses fines and store rents while plans for a lodge room and a government map system are reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Unser
Cheaapaske and Potomac Telephone Company
North Market Street
Wilcoxon & Brown
Westinghouse Church Kerr & Co
Me Wilcoxon
Committee of Ball and Buildings
Owls
City Hall
Tyson
Ciy
Thomas A. Chapline
Ose Company
Jenata
Cty
Dodge
Carroll Park
Epes Yiake Bente
Personal notices of residents in town and visiting figures
A list of people visiting or passing through the city includes Rev. Poittnberger of Woodabo, Marlon Michael of Doubs, B A Wachter of Adamatown, Henry L. Bennett, Justice J. H. Stokes, W H Rabbough, Dr. Lloyd T. MacGill Jr of Balti Moore, Charlee Worman, John F. Davie, Hermon Abalt, Mrs B B deGrange, and Jacob L. Engelbrecht along with other locals. Some entries note out of town business or visiting relatives, with a reference to a gathering and a dog event in Hegerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poittnberger
Woodabo
Marlon
Michael
Doubs
B. A. Wachter
Adamatown
Henry L. Bennett
West South Street
J. H. Stokes
Emmiteburg
Wo. H. Rabbough
Lioyd T. MacGill
Balti Moore
Charlee Worman
East Third Street
Bualneas
John F. Davie
Fountain Mills
Thinaty
Hermon Abalt
North Market Street
Philadelphia
Hr. B. B. DeGrange
Wear Adamtown
Aiis
Jacob L. Engelbrecht
Monocacy
C. H. Eckstein
de Ty Sharid Henry
DeGrange
Wms F. Eckstein
Neat
Order of Owls
Hegerstown
Hymeneal Notices From Thurmont Denton and Nearby
Marriage cards announce Thomas Webb Jones of Denton Maryland to Miss Helen Landers of Thurmont to take place at St John’s Lutheran Thurmont at 3 30 December 31. The couple will reside at Ridgely after March 1. Weaver and Beeder wed at the Lutheran parsonage with witnesses present. Fogle Harrison Fogle and Nora Rippoon married quietly at Johns ville residence by Elder Metz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Thurmont
Thomas Webb Jones
Denton
Denton National Bank
Helen
Mira
John Landers
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Ridgely
Iugly—Suppoon
George Washington Emanuel Harrison Fogle
Nora Virginiia Rippoon
Libertytown
Daniel O. Metz
Johosville
Injury at Adams town barn causes serious temple wound
Oscar Vanford of Doubs county was struck in the left temple by a slipping crowbar while aiding a new barn’s construction near Adams town. He suffered a deep wound requiring several stitches and was treated by Dr. Joseph Thoms at Doulys Parsonage. Rev John Paul Isler and W N Jolliffe secured a parsonage for Trinity M E church at 125 Each Yihid Street, property of Mrs A E Biser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Vanford
Doubs
Jacob Dutrow
Adamstown
Joseph Thoms
sAdeemetown
Doulys
John Paul Isler
W. N. Jolliffe
Trinity M. KE
Church
South
Lave
A. E. Biser
Triality Church
Yihid Street
Community Christmas offerings and events mix in local notices
Local listings describe Grace Reformed Church evenings with a 14-voice choir performing cantata and carols, Buck's Holy Night, and scripture lessons with no sermon. Also advertised are holiday sales from McCardell's and Simmons Jewelry Store, fresh fruits, nuts, oysters, holiday gifts, and a phonograph giveaway from Edison lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Church
Sehnecker
Walter McDaniel
Buck
Dubois
Guilmant
Cora C. Hedges
Christman
Not Guilty Verdicts in Varied Local Court Cases
The circuit court returned a not guilty verdict for Elmer A. Forreat on nonsupport after a lengthy trial. Separate cases saw Reno B. Harp and other defendants enter guilty pleas or be found guilty on charges including larceny and bastardy. Several defendants failed to appear or had sentences suspended pending costs. The court adjourned after a midday recess with the Butler larceny case ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer A. Forreat
Ray Schroyer
B. &C. Rolltond Company
Schroyer
Jesse Brightwell
Crawford
B. & O. Hoailor
Reno
Harp
Traverser
Harry Hamburger
Doub’s
Doubs
Couty
Reno B. Harp
George Enser
Auley
Costa
Stoner
Vinberg
Teaac Monroe
Samua A. Lewis
Bongamin FE
Phetua
Swan Strickland
Bartardy
Wm. FP
Maulaby
Winfred
Vioxell
Ermniteburg
Gailty Waa
Nentencs
E. H. Owe
Travernor
Howard E. Baughman
Edward Butler
Anna Mary Strasberger
Johnsville
Local holiday ads and excursion rail details
An old newspaper fragment lists gift items and prices such as A Bird and Cage from McCagpary's and Reflectoscope at $5.00, Holly gift items, and Children’s Oak Rockers at $31.00. It also notes an excursion to Baltimore on Saturday December 10 08 with special train times and fares from Frederic Lewistown Thurmont and connections, plus holiday cigar ads and assorted wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington, Frederick
Lewistown
4 & Ts
Thurmont
Christmas Sale Ad Fragments With Hardware and Knives
A fragmentary advertisement lists items for Christmas season shoppers including nickel ware, baking dishes, chafing dishes, Japanese wares, knives, crackers, trays, and clocks. It mentions prices per item range and promotes various household goods from a local jeweler and general store. The notice includes partial storefront text and mentions an Evensong at a Presbyterian church along with holiday music offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auten G
Quyny & Co
Lecture and charity sale advertised in local notices
Hon S P Warner will lecture in Judor Hall for Trinity NM church funds with about a hundred illustrations. Admission 25 to 26 cents. Public sale of livestock and farming implements set for Tuesday December 22 at 10 am. Various local ads promote holiday goods and gifts from nearby merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neliae Miller
Neidig & Miller
S. P. Warner
Southard P. Warner
U. S
Conraul
Waxxly
D. Conaan, Ja
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the Daily News
George D. Prentice
America
Maria Lonina
Na Poleon Bonaparte
Count Neipperg
Ratten
United States
Char Nicholas
Sanseta
Pus Laws
Maryland
W. L. Moons
Weather Bureau
NEW Advertisi City Opera
Eee
City Opera House
Tee Su Ity
Uity
Edison Phonographa
Caracas
Grice
NTS
India
Daborough
Fovi
The
Wmed Church -McCardett'a
Doll Bros. Irniture
Bennett's
Oe Moner’s
Idig & Miller
Woman's College
Misa Gearpis
Board of Aldermen
Lowenstein
George Af. Gittingen
Georgie
Trea
SiGe
McCardell’s
First Clara
Simmons’ Jeweuy
Abournew’s
Florida
McGardell
Corey
Smkey & Borer
Utrow
Roy Schroyer
McCagpary
Conner
McCarpxxx
McCardell
Steiner Bros
Tus
Ercareon
Funkrvas
Eel
Oma Borat
Carkeans
Joe, Lambright
Citizens’ Nation SY Bank
Wat
Citizens! National Bank
Frrpanke
Citixens National Bank
Frederick
Wit. G. Zimmerman
Leagan
Sunda Cue Pert
Christina Eeason
Ine
Eitabe
Morris
Joun H. Frazran
Prop
Henegeraone’s
Ita
Herahberger's
Dackagee
Chowne
Est
Jun
Coalty
Cravenetted Cove
Tamena Moris
Misaos
Siylee
Christmmas
Umbrella Headquarters
Banta Claus
Lea
Seria
Dresden
Gloria
Rennsismoco Sears
Joan D. Hundrigkbon
Nfidig & Miller
Sterling Silver
Hy. S. Lanvra
Hershberger’s
South Window
Holly Seoee Omarteers
D. Grorr
Hershbergers
E.3
Winnprenner, Cor, Market and South Streets
M. A
Christ
Bunny
Lan
Rodcok & Av
Thos. P. Rice
George Rice
Wnomas
Riga
Yousoral Ateention
Roth
Snel
Charles L
RENN
Charles L, Runn
M. L Etcoutson
Aastatante
Etchison Furniture Store
I. L. Etorigon
Booth Market
Prederick
Jultdawig
TaterDrhen
Joseph W. Gaver
Nares
W.H. B. Etchison
Bron Ison
Hae
Btehionn
Caliabis
Embalner
F.B. Bappington
Dima
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