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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
5
The note records rising time for Bensere 655 at 6 16 PM with moon phase details and indicates the moon is 7 days old with first quarter approaching in the evening. It reflects a quick skywatch summary for observers tonight and tomorrow morning.
A fragmented classified notice lists items for sale including property, dress goods, a coffee percolator, and interwoven hose. It mentions multiple firms or stores such as Redock & Co, Cramer & Stauffer, Neidig & Miller, Doll Bros, DOMELES & Quynn & Co, and The Heller Co in a busy catalogue snippet.
Lewis M. Nixdorff longtime Frederick resident and former bank teller and city register died suddenly at his East Second street home at 80 from heart failure after a brief illness. He served in Civil War era civic posts and was active with local institutions. survived by widow, son Lewis Jr, brother Henry, and sister Mrs Hinks. Funeral plans not yet set.
The funeral of Dr Charles Zimmerman was held yesterday at Braddock Heights with Rev Thomas Freeman Dixon officiating. Pallbearers included George I Wilson and James Brown. burial at Mt Olives. Also, Thomas Maymara and Daniel Brunner were noted for services and interments at Mt Olivet and Smithsburg respectively, with C Carty Funeral Director.
Lloyd Lowndes Jr. announces his bid for the Republican nomination in Maryland's Sixth District. He previously challenged George A. Pearce in Allegany primaries, lost, and later gained control of the Republican State Central Committee and county committees. He notes his return to the contest.
Local business leaders protest the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad decision to discontinue a morning mail train. Postmaster Harrington and the Business Men’s Association press for restoration, citing a ten hour delay to Frederick mail and widespread impact on Buckeystown and Adamstown. Telegrams go to Congress member Pearce urging action.
The Loyal Temperance League opened with a hymn and Bible reading. Officers and members recited pledges and minutes, with dues collected by the treasurer and a program of readings and songs led by listed members. The session adjourned to meet next Saturday.
The Frederick post office prints a list of unclaimed advertised letters dated Saturday March 7 1908. Names include Walter Brown D B Bevais Geo H Jewell Lehmer Bros H C Patterson L A Shire Sons Miss Susie Eisenhauer Mrs Mary Hearris Geo Johns Mrs Hattie Smith and Vics Rinkes. Applicants must call for letters titled advertised letters. unclaimed letters go to the dead letter office after two weeks.
Daily noon prayer gatherings show rising attendance. Mr Tyler will lead tomorrow and another man will oversee the following week. A recent talk on Isaiah Here am I Lord send me impressed attendees. All men invited. The Sick: Mr A I Eichelberger confined home with illness. Joseph L Houff ill with quinsy and diphtheria improving slowly.
While riding a bicycle on Dill avenue yesterday Master Victor Kreh was thrown from his wheel. He lacerated two front fingers of his left hand very badly requiring several stitches.
The Frederick Art Club held a Roman themed evening on March 3 with Julius Caesar era decor and a program of Rome inspired talks. Members, including Miss Hancock and Miss Bravely, described sites such as the Capitoline Hill the Tarpeian Rock and Catacombs. A Roman feast followed with clam bullion olives and Roman punch as souvenirs were shared.
Local businesspeople and citizens urge a $15,000 bond for a waterworks system to protect Brunswick from fire. The City Council supports the plan and a House bill to authorize a vote is on third reading. A women's group formed to raise funds for 1000 feet of hose per ward as part of the effort. Brunswick, population over 4,500, sits on a Baltimore and Ohio railroad hub with major yard investments nearby.
Ross Gefshert will auction livestock and farming implements for John W Bartlett in Montgomery county. Harvey R Lease will sell farming implements and livestock for Wmn H Bussard north of Middletown. McHenry Bros. offer 50 head of West Virginia horses at their lagerstown stables. S L Stately will sell live stock and farming implements for Z T Mayn near Black's mill on the Creagerstown road. L M Bready will auction live stock and farming implements for C E Webster near Buckeystown.
Dr J A Morehead announces the unanimous selection of Rev Charles F Steck D D of this city to deliver the annual sermon before the Y M C A at Roanoke College Salem Va on the evening of Sunday June 7.
Local church services across Flint Hil Trinity Evangelical churches All Saints All John St John Catholic St Lutheran Presbyterian and Grace Reformed list sermons from John 1633 Matthew 4 11 Mark 1:24 Numbers 12th chapter and Galatians 6 10 with Lent stations and catechism plans. Evangelistic meetings continue with ministers from Philadelphia and local pastors. Sunday school times range 930 a m to 2 45 p m. Senior catechism and missionary society events noted along with a piano duet and a large baptismal service. Community notices include a Mar 31 Isle of Spice engagement by Leichert Bros. and a brief civic quote.
Texas Tonight a Western drama will be staged at the City Oper House this evening. The same cast including Louis Thiel as Oklahoma and Sd Archer as Pasquale, with Jennie Peppercomm and others, will reprise their roles in a faithful Western set on arid plains with the cowboy era ambiance intact.
Sermons urge seeing opportunities and buying land to stimulate growth. Mentions education, population, and banks offering loans at five percent. Also covers a photography feature, hospital board meeting rescheduled, and a business association protest against early morning mail train.
Public notices and sale items listing silks veils oysters dental services gas bills and real estate opportunities. Multiple vendors and addresses appear including Frederick Maryland real estate ads and railway references. Several notices invite meetings for the W C T U and mention local merchants selling furniture seeds and hardware.
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