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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
4
Readable fragments discuss United States projections for the out years and a claim about Freder contributing stock to a Milk Trust. The text mentions goodwill and possible suspicions about stock water and accused individuals, with a cryptic note on Secretary Wilson and a laughter case.
The year closed with prosperity and progress in Fred Kerick. Building boomed with new residences and bank and store structures. Public improvements included Court and Patrick Street sections and water protection measures, signaling a strong business climate and ongoing development.
The report notes substantial earnings across the year with ongoing growth in several sectors. It emphasizes continued prosperity for the community and industry players, predicting no near term decline and steady advancement under existing conditions and commitments.
A jumble of quotes critiques and opinions on public office graft and political timing. References to Baltimore and New York figures, farm prosperity in Carroll and Western Maryland, and a six million dollar bank figure hint at regional prosperity amid political discourse.
Fragmentary text from an 19th or early 20th century notice references a widow and a will, with scattered names and terms like Meggendorfer Binetter and Yale related terms. The readable portion hints at social commentary or satire on marriage and status without coherent event or dates.
The Washington Post considers the Post Office deficit minor and justified as part of national education and development. It argues mail volume sustains broad literacy, while profitable letters and promotion fund overall service, urging economy and efficiency to aid civilization.
Charles T. K. Young, real estate and insurance agent, sold his double brick dwellings on Ditavenue to Br. Daniel Z. Stul. Frank B. Lidgely and Geo. Wm. Shipley purchased the two houses. Young also sold Mrs. Sophia B. Clarke’s Kay Fourth street house and lot to Calvin L.
Six year old Charlies Brown of Haw Bottom Middletown Valley was injured in a fall at school about three weeks ago. Details of the accident and current condition are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Fragmentary prose evokes a night journey in the Northwest with trains and crowds. The reader senses a poetic reminiscence of prairie wind and a sense of awe before the vast landscape and a broader, perhaps spiritual, reflection on existence.
The Neidhardt bakery, a Fredericktown landmark for more than half a century, will cease operations at East Patrick Street after Rudolph Neidhardt retires. Founded by William Neidhardt from Hanover, it traced roots to the Schley house built in 1753 and became known for bread, zweibach, and nostalgic treats like snow cakes and gingerbread men.
A dozen shots were fired during a brawl near Lekere Wor nee capes. John Florerico and J Mowery were arrested for murderous assault on James W. Koonts in Smithsburg. Allegany county legislators and officials met at Cumberland to discuss proposed bills affecting the county. Patrick J. McKenna served as confidential family associate to the Jota Wi Walters, who died at 1405 Park Ave Baltimore. Row Romilly F Humphries, rector of St Peters, has accepted leadership of St Bartholomews. Mayor Mahool urged gas electric company policy resumed on natural gas. George Wells, Anne Arundel county party leader, ill at his Annapolis home with severe cold.
The article notes that England conducts censuses every ten years with public officials and no extra cost. It mentions a set census day and hour, typically Saturday at 1 pm, and describes circulars sent to households and lodgings. Police enforce participation, stopping cabs and pedestrians to ensure compliance.
Mrs Amanda C Harbaugh files suit in Hagerstown court charging Katie Bovey and Jacob Bovey with causing her husband to leave. The action seeks damages for the broken marriage and lists related prior filings.
An oath swears that Chenay is the niece of F. J. Groney & Co and that a sale item costs one brandied dollar per case. Ball's Catarrh Cure is promoted as a cure with testimonials sworn before a notary in December. The advertisement seeks cash for the remedy and mentions Toledo in competition.
Mr. Harlan E. Keller, a well known delivery wagon driver for Keller steqw flouring mill in Aldtown, had a severe vertigo attack on the way to Middletown. The wagon nearly overturned after a mule kicked free, with Keller and a child aboard. He worsened with convulsions but by yesterday showed improvement.
At a regular Chippewa tribe No 19 Red Men session last night officers were elected including Sachem P Finney, senior sagamore C Weiger, junior segamore Myarkh Bartholow, prophet A S Brown, collector of wampum Harrie J W Starm, keeper of wampum Chas B Groff, records chief John H Bennett, wigwam keeper R S Keyser, and Maryland Great Council rep H bek stein. Frederic Council No 7 Jr O U A N elected Gearpe D Nixdorf as councilor, Addison Slollman as vice councilor, Henry J D Hagan as financial secretary, Thomas Kline as treasurer, Berry C Smiths conductor Oscar King warden Clifford Shente, inside sentinel Chatry Brant, outside sentinel Eugene I Albaugh, chaplain Wo D Grove trustee H J D Hagan, B L Alsugh, R A Bennett representative to State Council R A Bennett. Mr Dennis Murphy of West Fourth Street was sick in market this morning but recovered to go home.
Market prices for grains and feeds with figures for wheat corn oats barley hay straw and mill feeds. Includes No 2 red wheat 1.19 per bushel corn $3.25 hay Timothy and clover ranges with ton figures and other staples such as potato seed and cotton seed meal.
Market activity in New York shows mixed sentiment as stocks move on after early gains. Traders monitor global cues and corporate earnings while indices zigzag through afternoon sessions.
In Middletown area details show Mrs. Keller selling to Biser a steam floorlog mill near Spoolaville about two miles west of town. Biser, also living near the pike, is tied to W. M. Keller, his brother in law, who owns the Inte Geo mill. Biser to take charge of the mill January 10.
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