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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
5
The Weekly News announces a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with news and special features. It boasts Frederick city and county’s largest genuine circulation and claims unmatched advertising potential. Copy for new ads due by Wednesday 6 pm and for changes by noon Wednesday.
A special meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen reviewed city finances led by City Register M A McCaffrey showing total debt of 647750 and sinking fund 83904.61. W. P and G R R official Emory L Coblents sought terms to run a steam engine on Fourth Street, proposing a 12 month extension with bond assurances and pending electric motive plans. The board split 2 to 2 on nine month steam extension with bond condition, mayor to reconvene when Gambrill returns.
A Baltimore county meeting discusses removing tollgates on state roads. Talbot argues tolls burden taxpayers, cites a farmer’s four thousand dollars toll bill, and urges the Road Commission to abolish tollgates. Supporters recall Baltimore county’s road work and advocate state ownership of funded improvements.
Yesterday at Athletic Park Hanover and Frederick produced a 34 hit slugfest with Frederick tallying 22. Hanover homered in the third inning off Clunk with two on, while nine errors overall aided the high score. Despite a late surge, Frederick held on as Hanover trimmed the margin in the eighth and the game ended with Hanover within reach.
Lipp a new pitcher signed to bolster the focal team was slated to pitch this afternoon. The veteran has an excellent record, previously contributing as a pitcher for Hagerstown. An attempt to burn four box cars of the Northern Central Railroad near the company’s works was thwarted by hostler Mr. David Biser who rushed to the scene and extinguished the flames. the car was loaded and sealed.
A wedding occurred last evening at the Reformed church conducted by Rev. Dr. E. RidA and attended by Miss Rut and Mr. Jah. The bride wore a handsome white dress and carried a bouquet. Further details are unavailable due to missing text.
Senator Forsker, accompanied by his wife and party, visited Gettysburg en route to Bryn Mawr. The group toured Barbara Frietchie’s grave, the Reformed cemetery, and the site of Friethcie’s home, meeting officials at the courthouse and discussing Civil War memory. He named Taft as the party’s preferred nominee and noted Democrats might exploit the mood before election. He also sought a Whittier biography from a local bookseller.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Mary J. E. McCleery at 2 pm from 413 North Market Street with Rev. Thomas Freeman Dixon officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, under the direction of Thomas Rice. Miss Annie Hagan died yesterday morning in Taneytown, Maryland, with funeral services planned there tomorrow at 1 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic Church officiated by Rev. Fr. Gonnon.
Mr and Mrs John Clem of near Bethel church at Velar Springs hosted a Friday night reception to honor their son Chester G Clem and his bride who recently returned from their wedding trip A large number of relatives and friends attended with the Springs Orchestra providing music
The Sick Mrs John D DeGrange of near Adams town Iowa remains ill. Mr William Jones of DeGrange street Iowa is in about the same condition. Miss Sallye Fount Le Rey underwent an operation at City Hospital yesterday. Miss Annie Bowhan had Mr Richard Owhall of dipeth siensare undergoing treatment at City Hospital.
Me WeaR hoy Gaver files for divorce from husband Robert BuWetsel. They wed in Emmiteburg on January 7, 1907, officiated by Rev. Charles E. foinewald. Couple resides near Emmite rz.
A nuptial arrangement is reported with a wedding likely tomorrow at Beaddock Heights as part of a county Lutheran reunion events. The County Lathes pm committee aims to include the Boysville Orphans Home role and a program will be announced soon. A separate civil case, heard by Judge James Henderson, concerns damages of 400 dollars for four acres and hinges on jury verdict theory.
Property of the late Jacob Weller listed for sale in Lewistown includes dwelling, shop, land parcels, and various lots. Widow Mrs Weller and heirs Se Neckemith shop, B M Weller, Geers Aton of geese, and George Albaugh are named with a sale price of $109 for twenty seven acres in the mountains.
A fire on a Sunday damaged Charles Carrolls chicken house located in West All Saints district. The blaze narrowly escaped destruction as straw ignited briefly before a bucket brigade extinguished it. No injuries reported and the cause remains under investigation.
A fragment notes the removal of a vault and its relocation for easier use. The brief hints at logistical adjustments to improve access and operations within the facility. No dates or named entities are provided in the readable text.
T Frank Shamona died at dawn in Wilmington, aged 48, from unknown poisoning. He leaves a widow and three children, and is survived by his mother Mrs Charlen Simmons of Buckeystown, sisters Mrs Fannie De Lashmutt of Buckeystown and Mrs J Y Jamison of Hagerstown, and brother Mr Lee Rimmons of Wilmington. Remains arrive tonight at 550 o'clock. Funeral from the B&O depot, interment in Mt Olivet cemetery.
A varied Frederick area page lists live events and sales including a lineband act at 12c, fashion fabrics, Edison records by William Jennings Bryan, dance nights, bowling, and a twilight excursion to Mooroville with 25 cent round trip tickets. Also promoted are a baseball excursion to Hagerstown, an anti plomnic, a Nickel Theatre showing, a Switzerland trip, and dining at Wedgewood. Public notices include a final notice on wire muzzles effective July 1 and local business promotions from Geo Bow Syara, mayor, and the Wanorwoon Inn advices.
At the M C A camp at Hanging Rock Maryland the boys report delightful times though large fish remain elusive. They hope to land a gamey basa soon as they cook, fish, hike, and enjoy camp life under director W G Barker and staff.
A fragmented advertisement promotes an esni refrigerator, gas ranges, and a “Hot Porch” cooling plan. It mentions prices from Nash Pearl in Frederick Maryland and Mulinix’s Camp Store in New York, plus a supper offer at McCamigan’s cafe with peach ice cream. The ad promises careful preparation and extended hours until 7 p m.
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