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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
5
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page edition with news and special features. It boasts Frederick city county circulation and highlights advertising advantages with deadlines for new and changed ads this week.
A long list of residents and visitors is noted including Mr. David A. Shull and Mr. William Croager visiting Washington, D C. Mr. Allen Kline and Dr. Ira J. McCurdy among others spending time in Frederick, Baltimore, Annapolis and Philadelphia.
City Opera House presents The County Sheriff by Wm. W. Lapoint produced by C. E. Wee. The play is lively witty dramatic and fully staged with elaborate production elements. A railway of local street notes and weather hints follow in a garbled ending.
The News will publish early returns tonight via stereopticon on North Market Street in front of The News office. Western Union, the Crumble and Potomac Telephone Co., and Frederick County lines will relay results from county to state and country, with special wires and phones to handle the rush. Mrs Temple’s Telegram at City Opera House drew laughs. Jack Temple and cast performed well, with Exton Bert praised for Mrs Temple’s role.
The anniversary of the Guild of All Saints Episcopal Church was observed with a service led by Rev Dr Osborne Togte. Afterward attendees enjoyed a social in the cool room with pumpkins and decorations, a program featuring Burke mandolin, Miz Price vocal solos, and singalong pieces. Teas and cake followed in a festive atmosphere.
John Kline was arrested by Constable Carter for assaulting Mrs E Biser at West Fifth Street after a dispute over a board bill. A hearing before Justice C H Eckstein resulted in a $5 fine paid. Robert alias Fitz Wice, colored, was arrested for taking 50 cents from Alexander Tyler and held for a hearing tomorrow night.
Mr and Mrs Philip T Hell of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mary Adele to Theodore Kreh of Frederick. A November wedding is expected.
The Frederick Art Club held its weekly session on Thursday evening with members noted for their constructive plans and camaraderie. Frances Mullinix was mentioned in relation to the event and a discussion on upcoming displays took place.
Maryland Republicans chair Cheriene Thomen Parson predicts Taft will win the state's electoral votes while Democrats led by Murray Vandiver forecast Bryan Dryan leads. Vandiver claims a 600 vote plurality for Bryan and all six Democratic candidates for Governor will win, with variable margins. Baltimore party leaders say city votes will favor their chosen presidential candidates.
Sister Mary Velagia aged ninety dies at Notre Dame Convent Annapolis. Nicholas Offutt of Rockville arrested in New York for the killing of Frank Kretzemer. Kasper Becker held on charges of robbing Camden Station. Governor Crothers in Elkton briefly, now with nephew Omar D Crothers. Grand jury presents larceny charges against Clendinen for money and jewelry from Mrs Nora Cameron. Virgie Embrey of Mountville and Clinton Trusman marry in Rockville after elopement. Deen of Caroline County swears out warrant against GC Hobbs for violating Corrupt Practices Act.
Installation in Middletown for Rev George Albert Snyder age 19 was completed Sunday at 10 30 am by a Maryland clergy committee formed in Frederick. The church choir rendered music and Rev B M L Hanch and Rev Alvil Conner preached on St Matthew 10 7 with Rev C N Dittmar absent.
A list of undelivered letters dated October 31 1908 at the Frederick Maryland post office. Recipients include Bates Davenport Darner Gaver Horn Manon Mota Naylor Ramney Rogers Thomas Wilson Werner Watson Yanks and others with Mrs Edward Brown Mrs A P Dempsey Mrs William Herring Mrs H C Jones Miss Adrienne Litman Miss Catharine Waters among names. Unclaimed letters to be called for within two weeks or sent to dead letter office.
The Ladiea' Aid Society of the Church of the Atonement met Friday evening at Yeaklehurst, the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Yeakle in Cleveland Park. About thirty members attended as treasurer Mrs. H. I. Blace reported year receipts of $697.26 and a total $1,460.17 since formation. Three new members were admitted, bringing the total to forty nine. Refreshments followed the business.
Fire destroyed a barn on the Tobias Zomerman farm near Church Hill causing loss of feed and other fodder. No injuries reported and fire under investigation by county authorities.
A Maryland School for the Deaf teacher led a group on a Thurmont outing on Saturday. The trip proved highly enjoyable and marked by pleasant travel and companionship among participants, including Edith Markey.
The notice concerns Selections of Real Estate by Santen and others sealing a land deal. The parcel, held by Jone H and Margaret EB Bost, is described as near Benddork and contains 425 acres.
Governor ordered detectives from Baltimore to oversee the vote under the Corrupt Practices Act. Twenty special agents arrived to deter fraud while local committees mobilized vehicles. Voters lined up early in Adamstown Lewistown and Thurmont as precinct totals show a large turnout at noon across several polling places.
Republican students elected Ming Ruth LeFevre of Littlestown Pa as chair of their committee. Democratic peers chose Viola Brodbeck of Hanover Pa as chair and Charlotte Baker of Frederick as alternate. Both sides held meetings, parades, and educational activities with speeches on Taft and related topics.
The sick are improving with William Burger and Elmer Brengle both regaining strength at their East Patrick and East Fifth streets homes. Deputy Rufus A. Reger, once bedbound, shows slight improvement near West Fifth Street. H Clay Deffrange, previously ill in Avante Georgia, gains ability to act up. his mother Mrs DeGrange plans bringing him home when feasible.
A fragmented local page lists an Empty Stocking Association meeting at Mrs. J T Pyles home with invites for members, plus family theatre benefits tonight with three vaudeville shows. Advertisements promote Chrysanthemum and Show on November 7, Dott Bros moving pictures at City Opera House and Pearce and Schecks performances on November 4, with ticket prices and times, and a trespass notice for farm protection plus brass goods for wedding presents.
A local publication lists events and ads including a Masked Carnival prize draw at Lake View, a sale of flowers and pictures, theater notices, and real estate offerings. It notes train connections changes after November 3 and warns trespass on Jefferson premises.
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