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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR lists birth and death years for Christopher Columbus and others, mentions inventions and portraits, references bombardment by American forces, and includes a line about an astronomical era with moon phase and equatorial coordinates.
Mrs Nellie Williams of Baltimore files a circuit court bill asking permanent alimony from her husband William F Williams a conductor on the B and O Railroad now living in Brunswick Allegations state cruel treatment prior to separation abandonment in 1907 and a vow to support another woman She claims no support since September 1907 and the court ordered $23 counsel fees and $10 weekly alimony during the suit with July 23 to show cause.
Items report a Sodality meeting at the Convent chapel, repairs on West Patack Street bridge over Carroll Creek, Mecara DC Winebrewer Bon placing a new delivery wagon, and improvements to Prof Jos Apple’s east Church street rtg. Others note carp caught by Meamis Thomas and Raymond Taylor, repainting of Buffalo Restaurant frontage, and Rockville Academy contract work. Frank B. Sappington to join Maryland delegation at the National Prohibition convention in Columbus, Ohio.
Superintendent Wiener reports reservoir water has fallen seventeen inches and warns supply cannot improve under current conditions. The mayor and council meet to extend the deadline for completing assessments to December amid rising values and new property on the books. Fire protection and hydrant needs are discussed as budget and paving work near completion.
Local report notes the State Bar Association halted plans to revise the judiciary. Other items mention a suicide attempt by William H. Sayler near Garrett, a divorce decree for T Herbert Stayton and Mrs Sarah Stayton, school principal changes in Queenstown and Federalaburg, a arrest of John Smith for hunting and robbery near Exrevite, and a fire at Frank M. Duvall’s farm in Anne Arundel County with losses around 1500 dollars.
Henry Zimmerman aged 77 died from burns suffered weeks earlier while trying to rescue his daughter in law Mrs. Wesley Zimmerman during a fire at his Middleburg home in Washington County. An oil lamp explosion caused the blaze and his wife was badly burned. He belonged to the United Brethren church.
Local program promises one of the finest selections with notable pictures set to entertain audiences this evening. The event is described as a gathering that aims to showcase high quality entertainment in a memorable city venue.
The notice records Mrs Mary Ellen Eyler wife of Ben Eyler dying after stomach trouble and leaving three children Brown, George Wyman and William Eyler. Funeral held and burial in local cemetery with pallbearers named. Also noted Randolph Hamilton wife of Randolph Hamilton died aged 56 at Cit Hospital with funeral to Mt Carmel cemetery. Also brief illness of Edward A Fetain and Ruth Besufelter mentioned.
The column lists numerous residents and relatives visiting friends and relatives in Frederick and nearby cities. Names include F. W. Staub Naomi Gring Wallace Staubs Pearl Moore Harry Schroeder Edward Shriner Upton Reich Katherine Murphy Lucille Gittinger and many others visiting Washington Baltimore York and Braddock Heights with brief mentions of returning home and a stroke incident in Columbus Ohio.
A rope used for unloading hay in a barn entangled a nearby girl as a horse turned, pulling the rope around her neck. She was thrown to the ground and dragged, suffering injuries in what appears to be an unfortunate accident.
Fragmentary notice reports Mr Jesse Lipcowab buying an estate item described as saree from the estate of Daniel Getz. The text appears garbled but hints at a sale or advertisement connected to a local nativity or business matter.
Hagerstown defeated Frederick 3 to 2 as the visitors stranded after a strong pitching duel. In the eighth, bases loaded, Maher hit Whitey to force home the go ahead run. Frederick tied with two runs earlier on Malone and Clayton. Maher earned the win as Fanwell and Smith held Frederick in check late.
Mim Lilian Keller Downey Edwards wed Grover P Bees at 402 East Twenty second Baltimore in a ceremony led by Rev Dr Wilbur F The bride Edna Downey is daughter of a Baltimore couple and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Edmund L Keller Buckeystown The wedding party and guests are listed in scattered notes from Atlantic City to Baltimore with details of attire and locations.
Funeral services for Sais of Semel Burch, a colored resident, were conducted by Rev. Borwond at two wood house. Attendees included Walter, George, Comey, Robert Wise, James Cambridge, and Jobpaon. Interment followed at Greenmount Cemetery. Thomas P. Rice presided.
Quotations from Frederick County Farmers' Exchange dated July 10 1908 list prices for yellow ear corn white ear corn yellow shelled and white shelled corn oats timothy clover barleys wheat rye bundle rye cornmeal buckwheat and other grains and seeds with ranges such as yellow ear corn 300 per barrel white ear corn 3.0 per barrel and No 1 mixed hay 10.11.00 per ton.
Governor Crothers has appointed over 200 farmers and citizens from the counties as delegates to the National Farm tour to be held at Wisconsin. The two year appointments cover officials and attendees who will defray their own expenses. Mr Will L Amoes serves as vice-president for Maryland. Frederick county appointments include Lewis F Kefauver of Middletown and E. C. Rennrick among others.
A fragment recounts a 1902 illness of Thad who suffered a severe ailment and could not move. It claims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy would have saved him money and relief by being used early, noting its availability and supposed effectiveness.
John W Dinteman through his attorney Reno Harp filed a bill for a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from M Dinterman. The plaintiffs reside Libertytown while the defendant lives Dayaville. Service marks Dayeville on Beeusly Rev M J Heberty noted.
Community notices list a Friday dance at J Heights with half hour intervals and bowling alleys open. A Reformed Reunion at Pen Mar and a festival at Braddock on July 18 and 25 are announced. Special rail and bus timetables for excursions on July 16 190s and July 18 are noted. Don't miss gas and electric bill discounts if paid by the 10th.
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