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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
5
Mercury moves to Superior conjunction with the sun and passes from west to east as the evening star. The text notes sun and moon timings, Earth apogee, and Mercury's ascent along the sun's path with reference to dawn noon and other celestial positions.
Oscar B. Cobleatz, former examiner of Allegany County Schools, resigns as superintendent to pursue legal practice. He notes he could stay another year but opportunities to join the legal profession offer a chance unlikely to repeat, and he thanks the board for the chance to lead education.
One night show at the Y M C A Gymnasium delighted a large anxious audience despite bad weather. The parade and band opened the program with clowns and freaks, the high points included the 1000 pound lift, tumblers and roller skating stunts, with the Turner family on parallel bars and Indian clubs. The crowd praised the performers and the show as a fine country circus experience.
The board passed two resolutions endorsing progressive methods of Mr. Coblentz and elected Prof. John T. White secretary treasurer and superintendent to succeed Coblentz. Mr. X. Oung was re elected superintendent for a five year term from August 1, 1998.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Relief Fund shows $19,216,005 total benefits paid across 715,759 cases, including $7,117,962 for 12,365 deaths and $2,656,908 in department expenses. Membership grew from 19,959 in 1886 to 93,689 over 22 years, with eligibility for employees under 45. The fund is supported by voluntary contributions and gifts, with the railroad providing offices, staff, and services.
Bargain hunters prepare for a large suction sale when Paden City is put on the block by the Wetzel County Circuit Court. Commissioners T P Jacobs S Bruce Hall and Geo E Work will conduct the auction before the Paden Hotel as an area with glasshouses an iron mill a railroad and streetcar line and schools is offered. The sale reflects years of land development by the Paden Valley Company and local industries as the Ohio River town seeks buyers and deeds for balance payments.
Purse Paragraphs recount residents and visitors: Mr Lewis of Walkersville on city business. Idrancis Wertheimer visiting Connellsville. Air George E L Scheel from New Market with friends. Mr and Mrs John Brengie moving from West Patrick to East Third Street. Jesse Crum of Baltimore in town for his father’s bedide. J Rendolph Martz from Waterford visiting relatives. Mr and Mirenk Chomps ildren of Monrovia with locals.
Grace Reformed church marked its tenth anniversary with a missionary meeting led by Vice President Allen R. Lampe. Carson H and others spoke as Elizabeth Engie and Louise James performed recitations. A reception to members and friends was planned, with music and poetry to follow.
A negational meeting at a local evangelical Lutheran church discussed whether to sell 260 acres in Garrett county. An offer of 1569 dollars was considered but the decision reportedly favored not selling the land. Other notes mention rainfall and rising water levels at Buckeystowh and Monocary air landmarks.
The executive committee of Washington Frederick and Gettysburg met to authorize immediate construction of a road from Lewistown to Furnace, a stretch of about five miles, to connect with the Jivaocaey road. Rights of way are to be acquired with one exception, and work should start within ninety days of letting the contract.
A New York theatre production of Jules Verne’s Michael Strogoff the Courier of the Czar is presented as moving pictures by Lebhers and Pearce & Scheck. The show features Siberian journey scenes and the climactic battle with Ogareff with lavish staging and costs.
James Mitchell, colored, was arrested in the city this morning by Sheriff Myers and Deputy Shen Danner. Mitchell is wanted in Montgomery County for assaulting Regio John Town about a half mile from Rock Ville last night. He reportedly cut Brown in the head with an axe and fled. He was committed to jail by Justice Alfred Riier.
The eight year eight month pastorate of Rev. SM Hen at Pleasant Hill ends with a closing service next Sunday May 10 at 10 o clock. A second service will be held at Zion Reformed Church in Charlesville at 2 PM. The local meeting runs through May 20 and notes show Rev Hen will not attend several events in Cavetown and Maryland.
The White Eagles defeated three items in a well played game at Athletic Park. The score by items was 770 to 330 with key players Beni and Els iy in strong form. Notable contributors include Harves and W Jones for Butler and Brunswick’s Metz and Thos Biggs. Admission was free.
Dr Ira Z McCurdy files the health report for the month listing counts by race and gender and deaths by cause. The figures include 14 white and 13 colored deaths with 2 males and 3 females. causes cover paralysis nephritis prem birth meningitis typhoid fever marasmus arteriosclerosis cerebebresis senile and contagious diseases diphtheria typhoid fever measles whooping cough chicken pox with seven cases for tuberculosis and related illness.
At the Maryland State Camp meeting in Princess Anne Dr T B Eader was chosen as State representative to the Head Camp to meet in Port Til. in June. Dr C F Goodell, state physician, will also go as representative. The next State Camp meeting will be at Cumberland in May 1910.
The report notes Mr. Henry Schmidt on West Patrick street is slightly improved after illness. Mr. Lewis Crm is described as quite ill but showing small improvement on East Fifth street.
A ledger fragment shows officers and roles including Duvall as President, Barker Baker, Zimmerman, and Haspart among cashiers and assistants. Names like Barker Baker Wa Sure appear with scattered town abbreviations and unclear annotations.
Mrs Ella Heard tramped on a nail, injuring her foot and causing her inconvenience on Main Street. The incident drew attention to street hazards and local care, with residents noting the need for safer walkways and prompt repairs.
Mrs. Nathan Miller of Greencastle Pennsylvania died at her home last night at 2 o clock and will be buried Saturday at 3 o clock. She is survived by her husband and was related to numerous residents in the city and county.
Public sale postponed due to bad weather as D B T Sarre reschedules household goods sale for May 6. Fred. K. Mayne estate advertises a Fred. Md dwelling on East Seventh Street with garden acreage and June 3 possession. Gas ranges, paint deals, carpet cleaning, Atlas cement and bricklayers promoted.
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