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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
4
The scene inside the church features Father Tom guiding a hushed congregation through a Catholic hymn in rapid fingered speech. His evolving expressions and gestures pivot from stern to humorous as the sermon unfolds, finally breaking into sudden, contagious mirth that lightens the gloom.
From Saint Petersburg reports in court records and private letters shows Czarina Alexandra fears spending cuts due to ill health. The czar and court life face pressure as rumors link the arson fire to a robbery, while Catherine Baker suffers after a fatal blaze injures her father.
A leaked report claims Coca Cola workers may receive a Christmas gift of 2 percent pay raise for about 8000 employees, prompting debate over the financial and morale impact. Officials say the plan aims to boost spirits, while labor advocates warn of insufficient relief amid rising living costs.
A football scrimmage at Cadar Park between East High and West High ended in fatal injuries. The injured player, a son of a widowed mother, died after succumbing to severe wounds and delirium.
Augusta GA November reports President Taft plays golf at the Augusta greens and opens the South Carolina fair. He leaves Florence and Wilmington for Richmond then Washington expected by Wednesday night. He plans Hartford Middletown and Norfolk stops before Congress. attends church in Bunerville and greets locals after services.
A Plymouth mayor ignites a storm by sending a letter to Sir Edward Bradford proposing painless death and withdrawal of support for the feeble minded. He criticizes funding for expensive buildings and institutions while urging drastic action.
Mrs. Acker Collins of Tychubos accuses Rev. J B McCormick rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception Tuckahoe of slander in a sermon alleging she kept a nosy hotel and violated the law. She seeks $25000 damages.
At Vienna on November 8 a protest erupted after the fraternity three horse was disqualified in a trotting race. The decision made the fourth horse the winner and triggered a riot that saw many injured as crowds hurled beer glasses and men chased the judges through the track.
Gate City Virginia reports a mother burned to death in Pattonville in the presence of her three young children. The youth wife of Isaac Smith was fatally burned as her clothes caught fire in an incident described in local police reports.
The City Opera House hosts the show A Knight for A Day tonight drawing crowds from Chicago Boston and New York. The production features an electric gee nan ge net lighting effect with a giant xen row of score planks and a chorus of college girls wrapped in thousands of colored bulbs.
Frederick The Sofith Frederick Literary Society held a regular meeting Monday afternoon November 5 with roll call and minutes. Programs included recitations readings and debates led by members such as Meukeysa Leek Janes Martz Franuis Kennedy Elina Washter Richard Kings and Harry Phobus. Judging was unanimous for the affirmative in a debate on the value of horas. Officers were nominated with contested votes and treasurer reports noted.
Mrs W T Poster attends a visit at Baltimore with relatives. Mr John W Bowers visits Martinsburg W Va to see his daughter. Mr Melovitt from Philadelphia visits his daughter in Middletown. Mrs Zachary Zimmerman near Frederick visits her son Linwood in Montgomery County. Mrs Anderson Bichoux and daughters Ada Lillie and Luta of Burmon t visit sister Mrs Wm Rhoderick in North Market Street.
City health officer Dr. Ira J. McCurdy's October report records births totaling 14 (white 0 males 5 females, colored 4 males 2 females) and deaths totaling 17 (white 16 males 8 females, colored 1 male). Causes include premature birth, cerebral hemorrhage, accidental violence, diphtheria, typhoid fever, measles 85, and other listed illnesses.
An old notice promotes Rexall Orderlies for constipation among the elderly, claiming a safe, gentle effect without griping or diarrhea. It asserts a personal guarantee of satisfaction or cost return and lists prices for 36 tablets at 25 cents and 12 tablets at 10 cents, distributed by the Rexall Store in Williamson North Market Street.
A New York item reports Mrs. Harriman, wife of late magnate Mr. Harriman, will direct management of major railroad holdings and other large properties. Her background includes banking lineage, social leadership, and vast stock in Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Wells Fargo, and related firms. She receives executive authority from her husband’s will and will run matters from offices opposite the public theory on Fifth Avenue. The article also recalls her father William Averell, a banker who helped build the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg railroad. The piece ends with a call for women to vote and engage in public life.
This clipping comprises multiple public sale notices and auction ads from Frederick County including a court sale of real estate on November 17 1909 a trust sale of property in Woodsboro and a public sale listing household goods. It also contains scattered phrases about figures and names such as Jacob H Welty and Melville E B Doth and references to the People’s Wire Insurance company in Frederick Maryland.
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