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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

5

FIRM FOR CHURCH UNION Eliminate Congregationalists

The Methodist Protestant church committee reported for union at Pittsburg adopting a plan to form a single denomination with the Methodist Episcopal bodies and United Brethren. A nine member commission was authorized to confer with other factions and report to the next General Conference. The proposal excludes Congregationalists and aims for a rapid, universal Methodism across America.

Committee On Church Union General Conference Pittsburg South Lewis Swift Methodist Episcopal Union Baltimore Methodist Church Brethren of the Congregational Church Church Union Methodist United Brethren Methodist Episcopal Church Solaris America United Brethren Church

Personal notes residents return from travels and visits

Purely personal items list Mr Paul McKenzi at home for the day and Mr William S Helier returning from Baltimore and Washington. Mr and Mrs Robert Clabauch of Washington have been visiting and returned. Rev and Mrs Arthur C Carty of Philadelphia are visiting his father on East Patrick Street. Miss Louisa F Engelbrecht of East Patrick Street has returned from Washington relatives. Brunswick resident visiting friends in this line of text.

Paul McKenzi Elsx Wiliam S. Helier West Patrick Street Baltimore Washington Robert Clabauch Arthur C. Carty Philadelphia C. C. Carty East Patrick Street Louisa F. Engelbrecht Brunswick

False Fire Alarm Blamed on Lightning Reflections

Last night a fire alarm proved false after onlookers reported a blaze. Investigators traced the sound to a misread reflection of lightning on clouds, not flames.

Religious Services and Meetings Schedule Plentiful

Local notices list sermons and Sunday schools across churches in Schleysville Buckeystown and surrounding areas. Revivals at Lutheran and Episcopal churches, Catholic mass by Rev Fr Gowlor, and multiple Evangelical Reformed and Baptist services noted with times and Sunday school details.

Schleysville All. Saints Episcopal Church St. John’s Reformed Church Buckeystown Lutheran Church Charles F. Steck Gospel Mission Workers Lambert West Petrick Street So'elock Germezn St. John’s Catholic Church A. J. Gowlor Evangelical Reformed Church Frederick A. Cook Baltimore Jacques de Molay Commandery Knights Templar Trinity M.E. Church South John Paul Tyler United Brethren Church J. W. Karscofe Christian Endeavor Meeting Trinity M. EB Frank A. Tyler Aberdeen First Baptist Church Rex. F West Nebraska Epworth League Edith Wickham Buckeystown M. P Elc. Makosky C. E. Society C.F. Thames Makosky Grace Reformed Church Tomorow E.L. McLean Grand Army of the Republic Order of Red Men Presbyterian Church Thomas Freemen Dixon Ackley Halloway Miss Maywood Miss Bowers Bowers Hendrickson William H. Monk

Democratic Committee Sets May Primary and June Conventions

The Democratic County Central Committee met in the grand jury room at the courthouse and ratified May 30 primaries for electing delegates to the county convention on June 1, which will choose delegates to the State convention in Baltimore on June 3 and the Congressional convention in Oakland on August 20. A resolution calls the county chairman to summon a special gathering on Confederate Memorial Day as Gen. Ju Victor Baughman’s grave is decorated.

Democratic Committee Democratic County Central Committee Grand Jury Court House Baltimore Oakland Dar Ju. Victor Baughman

Emmitsburg Graduate Passes State Board for Pharmacy

Carson Frailey son of Oscar Frailey of Emmitsburg passed the Maryland and District of Columbia pharmacist exam with the highest percentage in a class of forty five. He will graduate in a few weeks and begin practicing his profession.

Carson Frailey Oscar Frailey Emmitsburg Baltimore District of Columbia Frailey

Retired Pennsylvanian Railroad Engineer Receives Pension

Mr Christian Railing of this city has been retired with pension by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co after 33 years in train service. He began as a fireman on the Frederick and Pennsylvania line and rose to locomotive engineer on runs between Frederick and Littlestown and later on the Columbia and Port Deposit Branch before retirement.

Christian Railing Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Co Nailing Frederick Pennsylvania Littlestown Columbia Soo Regulas Columbia and Port Deposit Pennsaload

Veteran railroad engineer retires after long service

Mr Railing, a veteran engineer for the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington system, suffered a severe collision in 1903 that ended his regular work. Despite several wrecks, officials credit him with no fault of his own. At 65, he leaves the service and retires with a pension. He belongs to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and several other lodges.

Maryland Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Railing Columbia Perryville Pennsylvania Railroad Company Mfr Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Plaintiffs Win Recovery of Estate Funds in Maryland Case

The court jury found for D. Fulton Harris et al. against Reverdy Dronenburg administrator. The $5,500 received from the B and O Railroad for Dr. E. G. Harris’s estate must be returned to the estate and distributed under Maryland law. Plaintiffs Alfred Ritter Bond and Parke were represented by George A. Pearce Jr. and Guy Eeele. defendants by others.

D. Fulton Harris Et al Reverdy Dronenburg Westminster B.& QO. Railroad E. G. Harris Maryland Alfred Ritter Messrs. Bond and Parke George A. Pearce, Jr Guy Eeele

Aged Farmer Struck by Horse Injury In Woodsboro Area

A 92 year old retiree, Mr. Alien Bower, lay critically injured at his son Milton Bower’s home two miles northwest of Woodsboro after a horse shied and threw him from the saddle. His right arm fractured near the shoulder. Dr Stultz assisted in setting the fracture. recovery uncertain due to age and frailty.

Alien Bower Milton Bower Woodsboro Bower Mr. Bower Stultz

Fredonia Council No. 46 UA Social Session

A largely attended Fredonia Council No. 46 UA meeting last night handled business quickly then held a social session with ice cream cake and cigars. The orchestra played selections. The corner plans its own band to participate in the July 3 fraternal orders parade.

Fredonia Council

New Church Rising at Creagerstown Progresses Nicely

The Ludi congregation at Creagerstown advances work on a new church costing about $5,000. Vitrified brick is used and the building aims to be the district's grandest. Rev. Christ of Walkersville serves as pastor in charge.

Creagerstown Christ Walkersville Writley Holt and IY

Doctor’s Degree Conferred at Gallaudet College

At the recess during Presentation Day exercises Gallaudet College conferred the honorary L. H. D. Doctor of Humane Letters upon Prof. Charles W. Ety principal of the Maryland School for the Deaf in the city.

Gallaudet College L. H.D Charles W.ety Maryland School For the Deaf

Veterans Sermon at Grace Reformed Church

Reynolds' Post No. 2 G. A. R. will attend divine service tomorrow morning at Grace Reformed church and will be accompanied by Camp 17 O. S. of A. and Fredonia Council No. 46 0. U. A. M.

Reynolds’ Post Grace Reformed Church Camp 17 O. S. of A Fredonia Council U. A.M Reyneld Gree Reformed Church Jonax H. Bexxert

Heavy Rain Floods Cause Major Local Damage

Extreme rainfall near Monrovia and Fjamsville washed away bridge abutments on Bush Creek and damaged the iron bridge. A quarter mile of rail line of the Baltimore and Ohio was washed out east of Humaville, stranding trains. Hail damaged wheat fields and cornfields, and several small bridges including Three Foot and Wagon bridges were lost or damaged. Bennett's Creek rose high, and Park Allis area saw significant bridge and foundation damage.

Monrovia Fjamsville Bualtivore and Ohio Railroad Humaville Bennett's Creek Park Allis Lure Park Alills Oldman’s Mall Thurston

Funerals Held for Miller Bradly and Finneyfrock in Olivet Cemetery

Funeral services were held yesterday for Bessie Miller at her home on West Fourth Street with Rev. W Pumey officiating. Pallbearers included Allen Grumbine and others. burial at Mt Olivet cemetery. Separate services for Erthida Brad ley at 11S West South Street led by Rev. Osborne Ingle with interment at Mt Olivet. funeral director Thomas P. Rice. David E Finneyfrock funeral this morning at 402 East Patrick Street led by Rev. E L McLean. burial at Mt Olives cemetery. Thomas P. Rice again served.

Bessie Miller Oweluck West Fourth Streets W. Pumey First Baptist Church Allen Grumbine Bernard Savith Frank Andrews Raymond Lor Thomas Blumenour Mek ¥In Watkins Me. Olivet Thomas P. Rice Erthida R. Bradley West South Street Osborne iIngle Alfred Ritter Clayton O. Keedy Charles C. Waters Eugene

The Enion Chapel Cemetery Association Incorporation

Articles filed for The Enion Chapel Cemetery Association to acquire and manage The Union Chapel Burying Ground between Liberty and Walkersville with principal office at Union chapel. Capital stock not to exceed 1600 dollars in shares of 10 dollars. first board of trustees named.

Enion Chapel Cemetery Association M_ Oliver Velentince Deniel H. Filer Josiah Geum Davie Etzier Thomas Albsugh Union Chapel Burying Ground Liberty Walkersville Union Chapel Rmetecs Methodist Episcops Church Thurmont Geo. W. Siicksdale J. Theodore Weesche Grayson H. Fogle Charles R. Stocksdele

Infant Daughter of Bisers Dies at Shookstown

Helen Jennie Biser infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thaddeus M Biser died at home in Shookstown aged months. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM at Mary Tryves house with interment in Olivet Cemetery.

Helen Jennie Thaddeus M. Biser Shookstown Tryvices House Olivet

Emmitsburg Commissioners Organize In Meeting

Emmitsburg officials hold a Wednesday session to formalize offices. Sterling Gat appears as president and treasurer, Herb Ashbaush as secretary, Joseph D. Caldwell named careet commissioner, and William Dagwall reap pointed constable and lamplighter for thirty days. Red Men to Attend Services at Grace Reformed Church led by Rev. E L McLesn.

Emmitsburs Sterling Gat Herb Ashbaush Joseph D. Caldwell Careet William Dagwall Grace Reformed Church E. L. McLesn

Farmers Supply Receives Large Street Sprinkler

The Farmers Supply Co. has received a large street sprinkler from Studebaker Manufacturing Co. in South Bend Indiana for use on city streets.

Farmers Supply Co Studebaker Manufacturing Co South Bend Ind

Frederick County telephone men take Thurmont trip

The day operators of the Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Company took an automobile trip to Thurmont last evening and were entertained at supper by Miss Nellie Boblitz.

Frederick County

Balance Sheet of The Citizens National Bank Frederick

Bank assets show loans and discounts 2.0 million, bonds and securities, vault cash, and due from other banks. Liabilities list capital stock 100000, surplus 230000, undivided profits, and deposits including checks and fiduciary accounts. Directors are listed at bottom with account totals and notes on legal reserve.

Bankune House Hurtature Capital Tosts Aiul Camn Jae Aid Baar

Bell Telephone officials visit city on inspection trip

Messrs. FP Spaulding general manager J C Nowell superintendent of plant N Baynard chief engineer and W Tower division superintendent of the Bell Telephone Company visited the city yesterday afternoon for an inspection tour after touring the local office they departed for Westminster traveling by automobile.

Messrs Spaulding J. C. Nowell N. Baynard W. §. Tower Bell Telephone Company Westminster

Gusy Corner Leaders Offer Local Goods and Club Notices

Local advertising lists assorted inexpensive items from Gusy Corner including screens hammocks and pennies, plus a strawberry festival hosted by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union on May 26. The Busy Corner promotes a car ride and the Country Club dues reminder with payment details.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union

A Cozy Home Ad Promises Draperies and Curtains

An old advertisement offers summer draperies and curtains in a variety of fabrics. It highlights curtain Madras, Swiss lace, door panels, needlework, doilies, mats, and silk fabrics with low prices and special deals on umbrellas and garments. Names and numbers appear as part of the ad copy.

Ors Cole Nottingham

Mixed Classified Flotsam Across Local Notices

A jumble of sale notices, meeting prompts, and advert lines appears. Items include building material sale at Citizens’ Nations Bank Building and a Chippewa Tribe assembly notice, plus stove and gas range promos and a Yesterday’s News sale tease with half price goods.

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