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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
5
OCR fragment lists assorted items: bathy sews, banking payments, 183 theater fire in Chicago with 583 lives lost, astronomical events, sunset and moonrise times, and mentions of sun declination and planetary terms. Fuzzy mix lacks coherent narrative or full details.
Week ended December 30 1908 records show real estate transfers across county city and district, with values from 5 to 395.26 dollars. Multiple marriage licenses issued including Harry C M Marman and Mollie A Yotfman and several others, plus wills letters testamentary and notices to creditors.
While drilling at the Arm Monday night, Mr. James Bowers was injured in two of the foremen’s hands, disabling them. He was taken to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, where the Knights of Columbus and the parish Sunday school hold a meeting.
Funeral services were held for a Jets member amid community tributes. Attendees included family and local officials as the departed was remembered for service and contribution to the team and town.
Mr Lewis Christian Gittinger of Frederick died at his East Fourth Street home at 8 pm after over two months illness from a complication of diseases. A well known resident, he was 70 years old, formerly a farmer at Montevue Hospital and later an employee of The News serving as engineer and fireman since March 22, 1892. His passing leaves a wide circle of friends mourning his loss.
Mr. Glittinger born August 19 1438 on Abram Kemp farm west of the city on Montevue road. He lived on various farms, worked at Monterye Hospital, and served as night watchman at Montevue. Survived by widow Demie Myers and five children, including Thomas Cittinger of Mobile and Brank Gittinger. Funeral tomorrow at the late home with Rev Dr Osborne Ingle officiating. interment Mt Olivet Cemetery.
Esther Byers, a six year old girl, died after a fire of unknown origin engulfed her Mitra district home in Cattell county Monday evening. Her mother was momentarily away while the father, Harry Byers, was on a farm duty. he returned to find Esther ablaze and carried her outside, but she succumbed to burns despite efforts to extinguish the flames.
A New Year's Day reception is planned in the social world area with a program by the world Banta orchestra. Directors and committee members invite all to attend with refreshments in the lobby served by committee ladies. The event aims to welcome guests and celebrate the day.
A fragmented notice from Fat aware a in Grosier, Pa., notes a person named Penner departing from home friends as she renews her subscription, indicating reliance on a publication during isolation.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen W. McCannet of West Patrick Street marked their quiet twenty seventh wedding anniversary yesterday.
A string of brief social mentions notes visits and calls across Frederick including Daniel Baker of Baltimore. Dr. and Mrs. Routson of Buckeystown. Miss Blanche Olie in Enss Fourth Street. Prof. A. M. Isanogle of La Plata. G. W. F. Crumbaugh visiting his daughter. and many others visiting relatives in Washington Baltimore Rockville and elsewhere during the holidays.
The Gospel Mis tee Workers Sunday school West Patrick Street held a Christmas entertainment last night before a large audience. Led by Mrs Lefia Smith and Miss Jolliffe, the program featured decorated tables and gifts. The event was managed under the supervision of Miss Hermaond and contributed by the bandage school.
A fragmentary 19th century court note reports a woman claiming she is mother of 20 children with twelve living, alleging her husband cruelly beat the family. The source also mentions illnesses of local residents Mrs Keeler and Miss Reflic, with sparse, inconclusive detail and no clear outcomes.
State Superintendent Stephens and Dr W E Lugenbell join Miss Mildren to lead the Frederick County Teachers Institute at the Maximton Temple from Monday to Friday. Instructors include Dr M Bates Bligpens and Dr W E B Lugenbeel with Nan Mildren guiding primary work. Four groups will cover high school, intermediate and elementary subjects with special sessions for colored school teachers at West Seventh Street building. Public invited to attend all sessions.
The Frederick County Historical Society held a cordial meeting in the V. D. C. rooms featuring readings on local church history and Indian relics. Officers for the next year were elected, including Major E. B. Ysekrot as President and Frank C. Norwood as Vice President.
The notice states Harp Farm a 117 acre property near Myeraville is sold by Read's Harp to Oscar Seonents, attorney, for 1500 dollars for a client. The next meeting of the organization is set for Monday January 4 at 3 o clock.
Columbus C. Crockett a longtime resident of Lisboo district Howard County and Civil War veteran died December 26 at his home near Florence after a long illness aged 75. Interment at Pine Grove with funeral arranged by L. T. Lewis & Co. Frank Chase, 70, died of complications at Montevne Hospital. Mary Jane Smith, 82, died at home on Tee Street with services and burial at Son's cemetery. The management announces a major musical comedy, The Great Nox, at Park Theater Philadelphia starting January.
Local item notes a Lake View event on Thursday December 31 1908 with a New Year Ball featuring a good orchestra. Admission ten cents for ladies and gentlemen, a carnival and skating run until midnight, with prizes and china glassware to be sold quickly.
A lost amethyst cro thst reported in Tan News was recovered and will be returned to its owner on Tuesday, December 29. The find was confirmed after Christmas Eve ad notices.
Residents seek donations to support a community food drive. Funding supporters are asked to email amounts to assist the effort. The drive lists items such as "banquet turkeys," kraut, sweat potatoes, and celery for the New Year, with organizer W. N. Garrett on West Patrick Street.
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