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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
4
A reflective piece notes Christmas as an occasion of goodwill that transcends seasons. It cites the enduring influence of Christmas on philanthropy, civic effort, and the Red Cross, highlighting universal warmth and generous acts in cities like New York.
Fragmented OCR text references a festival occasion and spiritual themes with unclear wording and many garbled terms. The readable bits hint at an event or celebration but lack coherent details, names, dates, places, or outcomes to form a concrete summary.
Fragmentary text references a holiday event and festival atmosphere in Baltimore with mentions of children and domestic affections. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or concrete actions to summarize.
Fragmented comic dialogue and quips from newspapers. Snippets show a patient and physician exchange about breathing, a missionary question, and social jokes about wealth and romance.
In an old recreation note, the article recalls pre Christian sun worship by Druids centered on the oak. It explains two yearly ceremonies in June and December, the mistletoe symbolizing the oak’s essence, and how December’s Christmas roots emerged from these rites. It notes the mistletoe’s lingering presence in modern evergreen and holly customs.
A festive poem describes Santa’s approach and the sound of hooves and sleigh bells. It portrays Christmas as a day of joy, good will to man, and pure happiness, urging readers to share gifts and kindness. The piece closes with an advertising note for The News.
The well known local leader K. H. Dorey denounces the bid of latent candidate Frederick for the Democratic nomination for Representative in the Sixth Maryland district. The election will be held next November.
Mr Etchison, a well known district figure, says the ban received assurances from Democrates of Montgomery and Allegany counties that they will back his nomination. He is an eloquent orator and has been spoken of as a possible congress candidate. Delegates from Montgomery once pledged support two years ago but were urged to refrain. Now he declares plans for a vigorous campaign if nominated, with many friends and strong county backing anticipated.
The Grand Master of Knights Templar sends a Christmas greeting praising Christian chivalry and universal brotherhood. He thanks supporters and urges loyal service to the order, describing its past prestige, present strength, and future promise as a force translating Christian values into mutual aid.
An accident at Lake View last evening left Miss Carrie Monck daughter of John Houck of Lewis Town badly burned while a mask carnival was underway. A dropped match on the floor possibly ignited her cotton costume, her hands and head catching fire before bystanders or the fire brigade could extinguish the flames. Dr. T. B. R. Miller attended her and she was taken to the Gota Hopital for treatment.
A garbled section lists names and relations such as Mr Thowas lumenaner and Phil Me, with mentions of relatives visiting and returning. The text references addresses on Market Street and North Market, unions, and visitors including Mr Charles Ps and Mrs Bradley Dorse, all tied to holiday social notices.
The XMAS TURKEY market opened at 10 o clock with broad attendance. Turkeys sold for 25 to 30 cents, many ducks brought in from 75 cents to $1.10 each. Chickens ranged 25 to 84 cents, some quoted 3 to 32 cents, butter priced 30 to 33 cents.
The City Opera House schedules a Christmas matinee and evening show with over 5,000 feet of pictures and two first class vaudeville acts. Meera, Pearce & Scheck will give novelty souvenirs to every child, and a cash purse prize is promised. The Biograph feature "A Erin Wheat" is advertised amid a melodramatic plot about wheat, elevators, and a perilous fall.
Mrs Anna App widow of Henry App died yesterday evening near High Ooh of general debility at age 76. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 11 in the morning with service at the house and burial at Shook's graveyard near Shookatown.
Annual election of officers conducted at Lynch Lodge No. A M meeting with W M Seeger George Wigram W Kemp J Ws 8 L Rhoads tyler E G Haugh secretary Allen G Quynn treasurer reported as held and completed.
Fragmentary note states Christmas is a legal holiday with post office window hours from 7 to 9 a.m. and two mail collections one on the courthouse side.
Frederick market quotations list farm products with 1909 corrected December data. Wheat No 2 Red at 1.18 per bushel. corn 3.25 per bushel. oats 4.70 to 6.0 per bushel. barley 0.50 to 0.60. hay prices per ton 14.00 to 15.00. Timothy No 2 6.00. mixed feed 14.00 to 22.00. clover 15.00. straw baled 20.00 to 30.00. flour winter wheat 6.78. cornmeal 6.50. buckwheat, feed 28.00. bran 6.50. middlings 28.00. red dog 32.35. dairy feeds 26 per ton. Timothy seed 2.00. clover 65.00 to 99.00 per bushel.
Financial wires show modest gains and losses as traders digest mixed economic signals. Major indexes waver with tech and industrials among the movers while Treasury yields drift.
In Baltimore the Christofae gift to Clerk of the Court Harry W. Bowdre was an oak leathered office chair from deputies in the clerk's office. Adolphus Fearhake led the morning presentation with upbeat remarks, answered by Bowdre, while clerks decorated chandeliers and the office reflected Christmas spirit.
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