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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
4
Frederick readers are told the Wressy News will publish a handsome twelve page issue early Thursday with extensive news and special features. The paper boasts the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county as an advertising medium. Copy deadlines for new ads are 5 p.m. Wednesday and for changes 1 p.m. Saturday.
A string of brief society notices lists Mr. Harry Kolb and friends in Washington, Mrs. Frank Brookey and relatives in Baltimore, Miss Ruth Cornpropst visiting Utica, and many others returning from or visiting relatives in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Hagerstown, and Waynesboro. Several residents are noted as spending time with families or traveling, including Mr. Francis Wertheimar in Cornelia ville and Mrs. George Shipley in Baltimore and Washington.
Polls opened with light turnout as rain kept many voters home. By noon 720 of 1,893 registered had voted across four precincts, with totals 132, 166, 215, and 207. Mayor Smith faced Manz, results expected by 6 pm. Registrar Shepard defeated Gitsin ger earlier. precinct tallies shown. Nicholas D Hauer slipped near courthouse but escaped injury.
Attorney General Bryan rules the Primary Election Law of 1906 Chapter 407 covers both Baltimore city and county. Frederick D. Miller seeks mandamus to force the Board of Supervisors of Election to order primaries for delegates to eliminations in the county, but the board refuses. Judge Thomas reserved decision after hearings on demurrer and repeal arguments.
Mr and Mrs M D Copeland of Doubs announce the engagement and invite the wedding of their daughter Hans Eigiva Copeland to Mr Millard Walter Hickman. The ceremony will be held at St Mark's Lutheran Church Doubs on Thursday June 18 at 1 PM. Ada O Easterday and Calvin L Baughman wed in Baltimore Saturday night.
York team defeated Lancaster 4 to 3 with Pop Gittinger earning hero status by a homer and a three base hit. Brandenburg sued over slander in a case tied to woods near Foxville where trees were cut and removed, with Coblentz & Waters as counsel for the plaintiff. Sacred Heart Sodality plans devotions at the Convent Friday at 7 30 p.m.
Master Wilbur Habn son of the late Charles N Habn has been at Loysville Orphans Home in Loyavitite Pa for four years and returns to the city. He showed a fine voice and musical talent earning attention and a $500 contribution supported the institution. He played trombone in the Loyaville Orphans Band and will live with Mr Gary A Hab at East Patrick Street.
Two attempts to hold Mayor and Aldermen meetings failed due to absence of Schell Davis and Kindley. Mayor Smith Ferabberger and Douglas attended both sessions but could not reach a quorum. Third street property owners seeking a flag petition and opponents of Haunt Church street widening attended and voiced frustration at the missing aldermen.
W1 Stull widow of Praderick A Stull of Charlea tile files will in Orphans Court directing all property be sold and divided equally among her children Charles A Stull Florence J Doll Jeansetta V Grove Frank Steiser Brull Rob art Wilson Stull Fannie B Miller Frederick Stanley Stull Reverdy Clinton Stull Ennis Teresa Baer and Harry Clifford Stall. Frederick Stanley Stull is named executor without bond.
The funeral for Harry E. B. Rickerds will be tomorrow at 8 80 oclock at 106 East South Street with interment in Mt. Olivet. Barbara Anne Leakins colored had funeral services Sunday at Asbury Church with Rev. H Norwood and others. burial followed at Greenmount Cemetery. Thomas P. Rios was the funeral director.
Messrs John Oland and Philip Grove of Fredonia Council No.46 and George T. Baumgardner with Wr. O. Rhodashck of Francis Scott Key Council No.48 O U A M travel to Baltimore for the annual State Council session, joining National Representative Charles A. Landis and Mr. E. Heidlar who left yesterday to attend.
Arrangements made for a sacred concert by the Mount Vernon M E Church choir of Baltimore at Braddick Heights on Thursday evening June 27. James E Blogram Jr of Freder ick and Middletown Railroad Co. directs the choir with Howard B Thatcher as accompanist. The choir features several prominent soloists.
An alarm sounded shortly after nine o'clock last evening proved to be false. Only a portion of the fire apparatus was moved from the engine houses.
The Harmony Grove Union Sunday school will hold its Children's Day services on Sunday next at 2 50 pm.
The Castle Ball of Mountain City Lodge No. 29 Knights of Pythias filled the hall with 570 to 600 attendees for a social session after regular lodge services. Mayor Emis, Rev. John Paul Teller, Charles B. Hardrickson, and Markwood D. Herp conducted sales that were greeted with applause. The minstrel show featured members of the lodge with songs by Prof Gavras Evrar and Wo. D Flaleas, eliciting much laughter, as a large stage overlooking the ball was used for performances with T. Eadersa leading the lodge orchestra accompanying. Refreshments followed the program.
United engine and hose wagon and chemical wagon were loaded for Annapolis to participate in parades and demonstrations during the Firemen's convention, which opens there tomorrow. Horses will be housed in Governor Warfield's private stable. equipment overseen by Merare, Frank Schnsarisg, Fred Wellinger, and Thomas Chew. Officials Henry L Bennett and Robert A Bennett attended, while Milton Engle, Richard Keyser, Charles Wasler, and Wm Staley joined Walkersville Band to play for the general committee.
Breebail reports a marquee clash at new Athletic Park Saturday next Sage 16 as home team faces Towson Country Club of Baltimore under Dixon C. Walker. Towson is among state's best. Beacht plans a strong lineup and new faces. Also notes Rosebuds beat Grand Old Rag 7 to 1 and Rosebuds to play Bookey's Rats. Red Star defeats Oswaldes 19 to 3 with Routzsha and Grove on the winning batteries.
Paul Holdcrass of the Western Union Telegraph Co. sustained grave injuries in a bicycle crash while returning from Baltimore eight miles from the city. A broken handlebar caused a violent fall injuring his head shoulders hands knees and back. He was treated at Elliott City and reached Frederick about five o'clock that evening.
Frederick Citizens National Bank reports assets totaling 2 952 118 89 and liabilities of 2 952 118 89 for the period ending May 20 1997. Cash reserves include U S Bonds notes and deposits with the U S Treasury while liabilities show capital stock surplus profits and undivided earnings with deposits from individuals and banks. Directors J D Barber and others attest to the accuracy of the statement sworn May 23 1997.
William Murphy and Jacob Halt received a hearing before Jasthe Eckateln after a Saturday night free fight at Pearl. Both men, heavily intoxicated, were badly hurt and entered the Pearl Bargain House causing disturbances before sheriff notification. Murphy posted 100 bail for grand jury appearance. Frank Murphy escaped and remains at large.
A special train will leave the B and O depot Wednesday morning June 12 at 7 45 for Annapolis Maryland via Baltimore instead of Washington as advertised. Round trip fare is 2 50. Tickets good returning on any regular trains until June 17. Members of all fire companies and the public are invited to join. Albert G. Sarvis, Chairman. Also several local notices about tailoring, strawberry and ice cream festival, supper at the Country Club, and a library book sale at The Busy Corner Braddock Heights with dance postponed to June 13.
At a special meeting of the Independent Hose Company the following committee was named to act on the death of member Matthias E. Bartels: Berta Dieter D H Kolb George Salter Jr Jacob Hosen stock and Thomas A Ohspine.
Three extended building lots on East Third were sold by David Lowanstn yesterday. Purchases went to Rachael F Russell for 460 dollars Justica B Atkinson for 300 dollars and John W Renner for 300 dollars. Ground has been broken for dwellings on the lots.
Margaret Honff daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Honff was christened at St John’s Catholic Church on Sunday afternoon by Rev Fr W J Rane A large reception followed at the Honff home on Weet South Street
To Pisy at Firemen's Meet Walkeraville Warnes Land left over the W. O. R. R. with 22 men for Annapolis where they have been engaged by the State Firemen's Convention Committees to furnish music during the convention with Professor Howard Strine as director.
Readable ad copy highlights dramatic June values on stockings silk lisle hose taffeta petticoats and towels with drawings for Jamestown Exposition trips. Mentions Sanitary White Turkish Towels priced seven for two fifty, lace stockings, garb items, and new rug and hammock lines with garden goods and free consultations. Includes local event notices and vendor names.
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