Purely Personal Notices From Frederick and Nearby Areas
Mr. David Lowenstein of Baltimore is in Frederick on business. Mrs. Margaret Hood near Frederick visits friends in Baltimore. Miss Emily Maiisley Court Square spends the day in Washington. Mr. Victor M. Oushwa of Hegerstown was in Frederick yesterday. Mr. E. E. Steele Park Hotel proprietor improving today. Miss Nellie G. McCaffrey New London visits Miss McCaffrey Wear Patrick Street Myra. John H. Bacher in Frederick spending a few days at Sulphur Springs. Miss Mary Tyson West Second Street visits sister Mrs Frank Grove Shepherdstown W Va. Mr. and Mrs. G. Waring Tyson West Second Street visit relatives in Dr James M. Goodman recently located in Frederick with Dr J O Hendrix. Mina Celeste Roeskey Harmony Grove and niece Miss Julia Roelskey North Market Street spend a few days with friends in Baltimore and Taneytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lowenstein
Baltimore
Frederick
Margaret Hood
Emily Maiisley
Court Square
Washington
Victor M. Oushwa
Hegerstown
E.E. Steele
the Park Hotel
Nellie G. McCaffrey
New London
McCaffrey
Patrick Street
Myra
John H. Bacher
Hahnemann Medical College
Philadelphia
Thas
J. O. Hendrix
Mina Celeste Roeskey
Harmony Grove
Julia Roelkey
North Market Street
Taneytown
Strawberry Festivals Signal May Harvests Return
Brief notes on local events and sayings highlight May weather and upcoming strawberry celebrations. The column lists quick aphorisms about business, fate, and patience, and ends with a joke about Mrs Ostterson’s fourteen cooks in three months and her difficulty pleasing any.
Mrs Main Freed After Parole Violation Case
Mrs. Lottie Main, jailed on parole violation, was released after the court found the commitment defective and noting Governor Smith had pardoned her. She was warned to remain out of the state or face eighteen months and planned to depart by 3 PM, with attorney F Marion Handel present.
Petition Nearing Completion for Street Paving Plan
East Church street property owners report signatures securing a large majority of front feet in the square housing the Female High School and half the frontage in the adjoining square. One more owner in the second square will push paving for both blocks. The petition rests with the M E church trustees and Col. Charles E Trail plans to sign once majority frontage is secured. Board of Aldermen to consider, committees to tour cities for best paving methods. Dr John Zimmerman unveils an electric air carriage for mail with a cigar shaped vehicle suspended on a wire route awaiting patent filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church Street
M. EH. Church
Charles E. Trail
Board of Aldermen
Zimmerman
John Zimmerman
Social events and musical concert at City Opera House
The Gettysburg Glee Mandolin and Guitar Clubs perform a grand vocal and instrumental concert at the Opera House this evening with solos duets serenades and college songs. A dance follows at Independent Hall with music by the Frederick Select Orchestra under D John Markey. Clubs arrived in town at 10 20 am. A new Catholic parochial school building is funded for Brunswick after a contract let for a frame structure on New York Hall.
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Gettysburg
City Operas House
Independent Hall
Frederick Select Orchestra
D.john Markey
Opera House
Brunswick
New York Hall
Seventh Avenue
R. B. Wenner
H. B. Fonk
Gettysburg College Musical Clubs
Hymeneal and Merson-Watkins Marriages in Monrovia and Bartholows
Two marriage notices: George W. Oatsail and Sarah E H Watkins wed at M E parsonage Monrovia. Harry G Merson and Linn Bellison wed at M E church parsonage Kamptown. Also saloons in Ellicott City show high license rate, Confederate Memorial Day plans, street work updates, Woman's College senior reception, Maryland House of Correction re-elections, and lead zinc paint claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuisail—Watkins
George W. Oatsail
Sarah E. H. Watkins
Monrovia
M.E. Parsonage
E. 8. Todd
Maryland and Garrett County News Briefs
News from the state notes several items: Richard G. Macgill buys the Howard county homestead for 8525 dollars. the remains of William B. Vinson are buried in Darnestown, aged 85. George Harvey shoots a 290 pound black bear in Backbone Mountain Garrett county. Cumberland election supervisors declare Mayor White elected by 16 votes. Apublic school books contract in Washington county for 5500 dollars to Dulany Company of Baltimore. Rockville High School graduates are Charlotte Stone, Ethel Pons, Beulah Sage. Cecil County High School drawing and manual training exhibit praised. Caroline Brown, colored, indicted for murder of nine year old Annie Boots, tried in the Chantt Court for Charles County. Garrett County Coal and Coke Company closes coal property deal on the Maryland side of the Potomac North Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard G. Macgill
Macgill
Howard County
William B. Vinson
Darnestown
Montgomery County
George Harvey
Backbone Mountain
Garrett County
Cumberland
White
Washington County
Dulany
Annie Boots
Chantt
Ohariea County
Garrett County Coal and Coke Company
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Potomac River
North Branch
Baltimore and Ohio Plans 1908 Equipment Purchase
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports near completion of plans for 1908 equipment purchases. Orders include 75 heavy freight consolidations, 135 high class passenger and 10 switching locomotives, 25 modern passenger cars and 11 mail expresses and baggage cars. Deliveries expected January through April next year alongside existing orders for 40 locomotives and more cars. An additional Pullman order covers three dining cars and two combined parlor cafe cars with electric lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Expresa
Fiat
Pullman Company
Wheat Crop Endangered in Maryland and Virginia
The wheat crop in Maryland and Virginia faces a severe shortage due to persistent dry weather. Stalks remain only about 1.5 feet tall while normal navally tall stubble is 3 to 4 feet high. Current estimates project a harvest around two thirds of normal, with Maryland output between 6,000,000 and 9,000,000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Virginia
Hagerstown Electric Lights Report on 13 Months
The Hagerstown Street Commissioners report the municipal electric lighting plant has operated for 13 months. The plant cost 63 328 dollars with running expenses of 9 450.50. Receipts from commercial lighting reached 4 902. Taxes totaled 6 080.89. Annual street lighting cost is 7 536.75 or 68.31 per arc light. There are 125 lights in use, with more planned. Previously the city paid 75 per light to a private firm. Commercial lighting costs have been cut by about half since the city plant began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Royal Arcanum's Rapid Growth at Atlantic City Meeting
The twenty fifth annual Supreme Council meeting of the Royal Arcanum in Atlantic City reports strong progress. 117 new councils formed, membership up 21,058 to 240,928. 25 Grand Councils, death benefits paid $6,595,104. balance on hand $616,619. emergency fund $1,556,874. Pennsylvania has 27,271 members and 244 councils. New Jersey 17,621 members and 116 councils.
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Royal Arcanum
Supreme Council of the
Royal Arcanam Iain
Atlantic City
N.J
J. A. Laugit
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Postal Cards Demand Grows for Mail Service
The Post Office Department reports rising use of postal cards each month. Rumford Falls offices operate day and night to meet demand, now producing 3,000,000 postal cards daily with numbers still rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffce
Dexang
United States Postal
Rumford Falls
Real Estate Auction Near Mt Airy by Assignee Hammond Urner
Hammond Urner asignee of mort gage will sell real estate tomorrow west of Mt Airy. Property now occupied by Benjamin L. Jackson includes two acres with a two story frame dwelling and four acres with nine one story frame dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Urner
Mt. Airy
Benjamin L. Jackson
Rejoice in Progress Y M C A Banquet Grows Membership
The Y M C A held its second annual members banquet in the association rooms with nearly forty attendees. New members were welcomed as Henry H. Abbott reviewed the group's history and plans, while J Alfred Ritter Jr noted dozens of new faces and a fall expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M.C.A
Chas. Groff
Henry H. Abbott
Wallchosen
Abbots
J. Alfred Ritter, Jr
F. Lester Smith Brose
A. Atlee Radcliffe
Robert EB. Delaplaine
Herbert Kroh
Andrew B. Wood
Walkeraville
C. Alberb Gilson
Our Woman's Auxiliary
Gilson
Claims Paid Under Omnibus to Support Spoliation Claims
The omnibus act will authorize about $60,000 to be paid in claims against the United States for French spoliation seizures of American vessels between 1796 and 1800. Payments include sums to Frederick county administrators J oseph Rohrback 1950, Thomas S Thrasher 229, Charles G Diggs 302, and Robert H Boteler 596, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress
United States
France
Great Britain
McComas
House
Court of Ossima
Jseph Rohrback
Norman B. Harding
Frederick County
Thomas S. Thrasher
Robert K. Thrasher
Charles G. Diggs
Benjamin F. Rohrback
Robert H. Boteler
World's Largest Chain Shipped to New London Shipyard
The Lebanon Pennsylvania chain works sent the world’s largest chain to Easterun Ship Building Company in New London Conn. It is half of a 650 fathoms order of three and three sixteenths inch iron links built in 15 and 20 fathom sections connected by 3 7/16 inch shackles and swivels. Each link is 18 1/2 inches long and about 1 1/4 inches wide, weighing ~100 pounds per foot. Four oars carry the 186,720 pound shipment, comprising ten 30 fathom shots and two 15 fathom shots. The chain will equip Hill steamers for Pacific service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Easterun Shipbuilding Company
New London
New Hill
Bankrupt case filed by Seneca Elevator manager
In bankruptcy proceedings Ernest O. Darby of Seneca Elevator Company Seneca Montgomery County Maryland yesterday filed for the benefits of bankruptcy law. The schedule lists liabilities of 25048 04 and assets 2500. The liabilities arise from promissory notes and open accounts over two years. Urner & Urner are the attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest O. Darby
Seneca Elevator Company
Seneca
Montgomery County
United States
Urner & Urner
Attaraeye
Masonio Festival at Masonio Temple May 27 Four Nights
Local notice announces the Masonto Meetival under Columbia and Lynch Lodges at Masonio Temple for four nights starting May 27 with invites to fraternity friends and the public. Also tonight Gettysburg College Musical Clubs perform at the Opera House and Braddock Heights hosts a Friday dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Gettysburg College Clubs
Masonic Fraternity
Neidig & Miller
Fox's Stove House
Columbia
Lynch
Masonio Temple
New Spring and Summer Home Decor Arrives at Mullinee
Busy time for housekeepers means a rush for right goods at the right prices. L E Mullinee promotes new cover materials, shades, wall decorations, and floor coverings arriving for spring and summer.
Special May Merchandise Attracts Bargain Crowd
John Hendrickson promotes a display of ladies' taffeta Gloria umbrellas and Paragon frame cases priced to attract shoppers. The promo highlights silver mounted handles and a "quiet moving" price around 30 dollars, inviting customers to compare with higher priced options and observe the savings in their pocket.
Ladies Lace Gloves 36a Spring 1908 Dow samples sale
Big savings for glove buyers with 75 pairs of assorted white tana and grey lace gloves. Importer’s Dow samples, twelve months ahead of rivals, half price at 360 per pair, offering full value though scarce at regular price.
Hik's Carnival Bunting Now On Sale in Bright Colors
Local sellers offer extensive Hike bunting in proper colors for Hik's Carnival. Prices are competitive with right stands and loads available. Shoppers urged to shop before opening day to avoid last minute rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hik
Neidig & Miller Early Schedule End Of Week Sale
The Glasb of fashion promotes a week end sale with clearances on Lace Lisle Rose Hosiery Egyptian Cotton garments and linen pieces. Aimed at broad inventory including table linens gowns and yard goods with emphasis on ready to wear and home textiles. The ad lists prices, stock and multiple markdowns with extended ranges and vendor names. Also promotes prescription and medical services by Clinton E. Main a Frederick pharmacist and notes a local clinic or practice in the area during the period.
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Clara Knanff
Josie Smith
Ladies’ Auxiliary
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Frederick Israch
Gethyaborg College
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Olaba
McQarpgi's
Allen G. Quyxx & Co
McCardell
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Saks’ Optional Co
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hageratown
John Chinaman
Elbert
Todd
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Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Pennsylvania
Western Maryland Railroad Co
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Sesson
Zeigler
Crout
Baltimore & Ohio
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Pen-Mar Park
Chambersburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio R. A
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Kansas City University
London
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L.E Mullinee
John Hendrickson
Ryaile
Jony Henorrcxsoy
Willer
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Webave Stable
Spaulding
Spaulding Bros
North Mareret Street
Om Ay Glassware, , &O
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Rall
GEO
Rodook & CO
Columa
Thisias
Rodooe & CO
A. T. Rio & Sons
A.T
Frederick, MD
Frederick County Telephone
Thomas P.hide
BID Wales
Boing
Willard
Keller
Wert Patrick &Treet
Peterman
Franklin Street
Joseph W. Gayer
Court Street
dSdawiy
Amos Urner
Devileiss & Urner
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Atlee Radcliff
University OF Maryland
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Chures
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Oreb
Myersville
Walkersville
Mohler
Braddock
Brad
Paarl
D. P Creek
Drelline 218
Ark of Bisees
Urhen
Washinston Buildise Lime Company
Backesstown
Hauner
Bakerton
W. Va
Alddif
Laura FL Morkan
Erst
Spercent
Alfred Atter
Ratan
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