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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
5
Moon at perigee tonight enhances brightness as it nears Earth. Evening skies show the moon near its closest approach, with sunset and twilight times noted as 6:35 and 7:19 respectively. Moonset expected around 5:00 p.m. Local observers urged to view the near-earth apparition.
Excellent work by a capable pair of comedians anchors Herald Square Opera Companys comic opera A Trip to India at City Opera House. The cast includes Juanita Rush Louise Montague Martine Pache Charles Picquet and others with a well trained chorus. Gil more and Jack Lepie headline as comedians drawing continual laughter from the audience.
The Herald Square Company closes with the operatic hit The Twine set in Spain. Lillian Russell’s fame as a comic star anchors the dual role of Gerofle and Geralty, performed by Misa Juanita Rush with Jack Leslie and Louise Montague in key supporting parts.
Meesrt and Leihert Bros announce final arrangements with Mr Henry Harris to present The Lion and The Mouse at City Opera House Monday night January 18. Local management expect strong patron turnout and believe the famous production deserves a large audience.
Tan News thanks A Giants Co of Baltimore for lending McGinnis in Carroll county Maryland for an erection gift of a product said to aid eczema, tetter and salt rheum. The remedy, promoted by Chamberlain's Salve, is claimed to have cured many. Available at local drugstores.
Rev John Paul Tyler preaches at Flint Hill tomorrow with extensive schedule of services across churches. Evangelical Lutheran Evangelical Reformed and Trinity M E churchs conduct 1030 am and 730 pm sermons, Sunday school, Epworth League, and choir offerings. Public notices invite all to Christmas programs, Bible studies, and the Grace Reformed Christmas service with a parish tree and student recitations.
Pierce, a twin son of Postmaster Lealia Gaver of Middletown, climbed to fetch large shears from a mantle. The chair tilted, he fell, and the scissors pierced his right side and hangs, causing a serious wound. Drs. Lamar and Haover aided the injured child.
Mr Mayd C Culler a noted building contractor received a handsome watch from coworkers at a Thursday evening presentation. The gift was given at his home on South Market Street with Chitisman in attendance.
A long list of names shows residents and visiting relatives in this city and nearby towns. Many individuals travel from Washington Cumberland Baltimore York and beyond to visit family on West Patrick Street East Fourth Street North Market Street and other local areas during the holidays.
Ho Wan engineer of Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway is reported to be surveying from Thurmont toward the Pennsylvania line. D Columbus Kemp, president of the company, says the survey was for other parties. Directors say they have no public notice or details to disclose.
Christmas at U B Church Santa Claue at Miss Prim s will be rendered at United Brethren church Monday evening at 7 30. The cantata tells of Miss Prim opposing Santa Claus but the Spirit of Love moves her. Characters include Neway Ned Lipping Lou Vera Fatto and Tom Hilly Boy Vern Lena Ruta with a full orchestra. Mary Young on organ Reno Harp directs. Admission 15 cents. 200 extra chairs provided.
George E Lane died at his Yellow Springs home at about 63 years old after years of droopy illness. He formerly ran a stannery and later farmed. Survived by a widow, sisters Mrs Dinterman and Mrs Ashton, and brother Charles of Mansfield. Funeral tomorrow at 10:30 with services at home and Mt Olivet cemetery. Also noted is the burial of a colored infant of Lucy Jones at Greenmount cemetery. Thomas P Rice was the funeral director.
Sixteen hundred worshippers attended the Lutheran church in Middletown for annual Christmas services with a full orchestra. Pastor Rev. W. E. Brown received a $50 check from the congregation. A Thursday crowd near as large filled Christ Reformed Church for Christmas exercises.
Capital 100000 dollars surplus 200000 dollars election notice for Clizena National Bank of Frederick Maryland to elect directors for the ensuing year. Election on January 12 21009 between 9 30 and 12 o'clock at their banking house. WM G Zimmerman cashier.
Public Sale announced by Harvey R. Lease for Capt. Utterback near Utica on Monday March 8 1900 at 9 o clock a m valuable livestock and farming implements described as one of Frederick county’s largest lakos. Lake View Tonight features skating dancing and bowling with a green horticultural sale offering Christmas plants and a wide range of flowers. A U M C A membership ticket is pitched as a Christmas gift while baking supply and flour offers appear from local merchants.
The Sick section lists Annie Dyer improved at East Fourth, Katye Dyer sick with grip, Edward H. Dyer in Fast Fourth continuing ill, Jene W. Starr in critical condition at West Patrick, and Mrs James Greenwalt injured on West Patrick improving in about a week. Wanted a cook offered in The News.
Clarence DeLauter and Joseph F Lamb waived a hearing before Justice C A Eckstein and were held in their own recognizance for grand jury action after a December 14 fight near Jefferson. Stork Leaves Christmas Present in Emmitburg Chronicle reports a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Walter Zeigler on East Second Street. A pig gift to Clerk Schmidt from Urbana friend Grek Jacob H Beta is noted with appreciation. Divorce Granted for George E Gittings in a foreign divorce case. Mary Jane's Greetings notes her inability to contribute to tax news today but wishes readers a happy New Year.
News item notes Thomas E. Burch missing from his Cumberland home. Other reports include a fatal house fire near Great Falls in Montgomery County, a railway incident at Mountain Lake Park ending in death, and a brakeman killed near Graveyard Curve in West Virginia. Governor Crothers and Emerson Crothers shared Christmas dinner at the Annapolis Executive Mansion.
Dr. 8 K Syburk of North Market Street reported six burglars entered his shop on the preceding Wednesday night stealing $800 cash, $10,000 in bonds of his and his sister Martha Main, plus other valuables. A church social fund of $356 was taken. One burglar was shot and killed the next day at Greenwich. the man shot was identified as previously in the penitentiary.
Local notice mentions Robert Downing leading a large YMCA gathering Sunday at 3 30 P M with the theme A Votce in the Wilderness. A second session at 7 30 P M is noted with rooms and additional performances and activities listed, including Harte Mountain Ganaries and a guaranteed song.
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