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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
5
In American History observations James K. Polk the eleventh president of the United States was born in 1849 Lieutenant Frederick G. Schwatny Schwatka explorer died born 1642 noted for his Arctic expedition. Astronomical events list sunsets rises and other sky appearances for the day.
A fragmentary list of Washington residents visiting, moving, or working away. Mentions include K K Sebbaldt voting in Washington, C H r accepting a new post, R Kemp vs Francis Eichertberger, H T C Green ending a visit, William Duvall returning to parental home, Eric Biser at Bradek, Jacob M Birely at Mount Airy, J Swann visiting friends, M Hane visiting Mrs. Did, Harry and Stanley Young visiting home, John Miller family at East Lind street, Miss Margret Powers visiting Gayfield, Harry Anders going to Denver for a new job, Eva Hoffman from Baltimore visiting, Elizabeth Kreh returning, Casper E Cling and others on an automobile trip to Baltimore, Herman Ordemen to oil engineering with Santa Railroad in Lula, and Rev H W Wissler of Carlisle with Harris on way home from Woodstock trip.
Fragmentary notes show bowling scores with three games decided by narrow margins. Readable names and exact figures are unavailable, but the event involved a team outing with a notable result and scores around one hundred twenty eight. Further details are obscured.
Local sources claim Steck and partners purchased a controlling stake in the gas company. Frederick Gas and Electric Seee was formed through a consolidation with the T reder Company. Ex-State Senator Jacob Rohrback presides as president. stock is $200,000 split evenly between preferred and common, with bonds authorized but not issued.
Eugene Simplion, colored, had hearing before Justice John Francis Smith on theft of ring from barber shop during fair week. Evidence led to commitment to jail in default of $100 bail. John Stenton, colored, arrested for disorderly conduct. fined $3 or 10 days jail.
The hunting carnival opened yesterday in the county with many taking part to test their marksmanship. Winners include Meneare George Rosa and DP with 15 birds and 4 rabbits, James Bowers Lewis Ford and Wm. Rainsburg with 11 rabbits, John Haines with 6 rabbits, and many others listing totals of birds and rabbits among participants Messrs. Christin Yinger Thornes Higdon 21 rabbits Goldie Stauffer Clyde Smith 8 rabbits and Frank Staley Zimmermans Kreuben Kolb 13 rabbits Dr W G McComas Carlton Molesworth 17 birds 3 rabbits C G Stall William Bowers C St Landis 11 rabbits Elmer Warner 12 rabbits and Wm Fraley Cloye Ellsworth 2 rabbits
Edward E Adams of New Market, operator of the stage line to this city, funds a new wagon and overseers relaid cement pavement in front of Frederick Town Sayings Institution. A curb is laid on Garrett Street from the Farmers Exchange to East All Saints Street, under supervision of Charles Febr.
The month's activity lists 137 licenses and actions including one certificate, one agreement, 62 marriage licenses with four marked not to publish, and two powers of attorney. A large forest fire raged along the mountains near Mt Ebb Tiam Pack Milla last night, burning timber and rails on Mr Joseph A Stroy’s land. hunters are suspected, with a crowd fighting the blaze into today.
Voter activity remains light as polls close at noon across counties amid reports of possible irregularities. One observer notes a small Democratic senatorial primary vote with limited turnout at Precinct 210 and nearby precincts, while weather stays warm and calm. An official from the State's Attorney office has not reported any violent incidents.
A PA state zoologist responds to a Reading Eagle letter on painting tree trunks with white lead and raw linseed oil to deter borers. He notes experiences in Adams County supporting painting apple, pear, and quince trees while advising against painting peach and plum trees except for rabbits and mice. He seeks details on losses, conditions, and sources to assess risk.
Mr. George W. Moore a prominent banker and president of Traders' Bank passed away at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. The report notes leadership roles and his standing in the financial community, while other lines reference personnel changes and local election supervision in a fragmented text.
A garbled local notice reports Master Raymond Stride ill at home on Carrel street extended and E Cramer at East Church with an abscess, with other names and addresses scattered through the fragmentary text. The item mentions confinement at home and hospital-like symptoms, but details are unclear.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co and the Frederick County Telephone Co plan no rate increases for the quarter, but many residents face new charges. Some eight party lines may see annual bills rise to 18 dollars, with current residence services at 15 dollars yearly, plus additions. The C and P says contracts will be honored. the change targets existing Frederick County phones and will affect subscribers paying under 15 dollars previously. Authorities say the move is to unify service while maintaining fair pricing and adequate coverage across Maryland.
In a close end to the Pool tournament at the YX MOM C.A. Frank Coblentz defeated Ralph Baumgardner 100 to 76 in the malmatch. The event, run over the past two weeks, drew wide interest with several close matches. Coblentz was presented with the gold watch fob awarded to the winner as the tournament concluded.
A partial reading from a school ad hoc committee meeting cites Mrs Helen Hershberger and Prof White. The text praises student efforts and mentions Searle and nationwide interest, but details and contexts are unclear due to missing portions.
Partial OCR fragment notes the death of James P. Foresthe han and a claim from Henry E. Granier and measures of Mountain by Coane Nat 12. It mentions Liberty and the death of his wife Mrs Fane lle Posrythe who was a member of the coune.
A brief notice from Walkersville records a wedding at the Walbethilothie community with Rev. Guy P. Bieady officiating. The item notes two persons vow their marriage in a quiet ceremony. The local column preserves the event as part of community life.
Unclear report notes Misa Gertrude Cordell sustaining leg injuries in an accident described as occurring on her birthday. The garbled text references a fall or strike and mentions the Beehees and a rear incident, with limited readable details remaining.
A provincial notice states that Citistrap National Bank will raise its interest rate to four percent on all deposits and older contracts, with no need for depositors to present books for changes. The change applies to new deposits of the same class and to existing contracts where applicable.
J B Milla of Baltimore, attorney for the state, anti liquor league speaker, will address Zion Reformed Church Charlesville at 10 am Sunday and Grace Reformed Church Peasant Hill in the afternoon service at 6 30. Meanwhile Democratic candidate Gav er was unable to vote today, resting at his Clarke Place home due to a nervous breakdown.
An OCR readable fragment lists a dining room and tea service with prices and phone orders. It mentions The Haine Dining Room and a proprietor, with references to a Market area near Dan Dixon's and a Mountx proprietor. The text is garbled but centers on consumer meals, takeout, and local business in a market setting.
A garbled ad-like text advertises coats and sweaters with prices around 8.7 dollars. Mentions moire and peau de soie fabrics and a note urging comfort with Duo-told Underwear for men and women.
A damaged trade and public notices collage mentions an appeal to a county or city audience about women and church encouragement, a benefit at a Woman's College Hall, and various legal notices. Scattered phrases reference trespass warnings, furnace maintenance, gas and heater ads, and local business names such as Lucas Paint and The Exuc. Co. The garbled items suggest a period press with mixed notices and commercial blurbs.
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