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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
5
The article reports Sun setting at 7 21 and rising at 12 55 a m with Venus at aphelion and Saturn appearing stationary. Mercury is visible low to the east before sunrise, reflecting a period of notable planetary positions.
Frederick city officials debated a proposal forcing the Washington, Frederick and Gettysburg Railway to stop steam power on Fourth Street by April 1, 1909 or substitute another motive power. Attorneys argued over compliance, bond requirements, and possible city ordinance changes as Ex-Senator Rohrback and residents pressed for action.
A list of people visiting relatives and traveling from Philadelphia Philadelphia guests include Mrs Margaret Brish visiting relatives in the city Mr Forreat Haugh visiting Frieness in Gettysburg and others from Washington New York Rochester and Montgomery County are noted with family visits and returns among residents on West South West Patrick and East Patrick streets in Ballinore Ocean City Md and Atlanta City trips also mentioned various returns from funerals and visits to relatives and homes on local streets.
James Winrod a Damascus resident died at home Saturday July 19 of general delay at age 72. Funeral held Sunday with Rev James officiating at Damascus cemetery. Harriet Downey Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Jones died in Itimoro from cerebral hemorrhage.
Claude Forrest of Branewick was shot at the Winks home near Knoxville by Hilda Grobe of Washington. Forrest died at Maryland University Hospital from two bullet wounds after a quarrel sparked the fatal incident. Grobe, jailed, claims the shooting was unintentional and in fun during a tense upstairs moment.
The annual Presbyterian reunion to be held at Pen Mar features special low-rate trains from Hartisburg York Baltimore Charlestown and Richmond on multiple railroads. Rev William Henry Roberts will speak on where the Presbyterian churches stand and aim to unite North South Reform Cumberland and United aspects into a single church framework. The event promises a large turnout with high quality music and a focus on federation within the Presbyterian system.
Short notes describe incidents on North Mark property with a Mr Ha I Shi and a North Mark location. Edward Kealer suffered a bad fall from a hay mow, striking his head in a barn area. A large carp attracted attention near Middle Creek by Frank Shefield’s hook.
Fragmentary notice reflects a local market scene and advertisements. It mentions names and places in a garbled script, with hints of sales, offerings, and community notices. The readable text suggests a period newspaper blurb of ads and brief items.
A series of lightning strikes damaged several farms near Walkeraville Lewistown and Adamstown last night. At LeGore’s barn near LeGore a fire destroyed the barn hay a binder and several chickens with about 1400 to 1800 dollars insured. Zimmethan’s tenant house near Walkereville burned causing total loss of household goods with no insurance. Baer’s barn near Lewistown suffered minor damage while a wheat stack on Thoinne’s farm near Adamstown burned partially. Local losses are estimated between 300 and 1600 dollars with some insured losses.
The third annual state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles gathered in Elite Hall Highland Academy with speeches by Brook Witting and Henry P. Mann. Local officials promised countywide support to visitors as crowds filled the town and banners proclaimed a warm welcome.
The column notes several residents on illness recovery or slight improvement. Miss Anna Conrad and Mr. Robert A. Bennett on North Market Street have regained some ability to be active. Mrs. C. C. Gilbert and Mr. Edward Heinlein are still ill or moving about the house. Nene Derr and Ruth Strumona Simmons are reported better after extended illness or appendicitis.
Loud smoke detected about 9:30 pm at the rear of Mr F B Sappington’s residence in Rast Sea Oddapreet. Family members in the parlor observed the fire attempt and a bench and window sill were burned. Sheriff Myers investigated and guarded the premises through midnight.
Funeral services were held yesterday morning for Mrs Ann Rebecca Culller at St. Ohs Lavmeriat church with Rev. SA presiding. Pallbearers included Perry and Kurta. Burial followed at Latheran cemetery.
A helpful night rain arrives aiding parched fields as farmers report welcomed moisture. Local observers note cooler air and quiet streets while meteorologists predict continued showers into the morning.
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