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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
5
The Weekly News announces a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday featuring news and special features. It claims the largest genuine circulation in Frederick city and county and highlights advertising advantages with deadlines for new and changed ads on Wednesday.
Local brief lists residents and visitors by name and street address across Frederick, Montgomery, Baltimore and Philadelphia. It notes business trips, hospital stays, family visits, and several illness updates including pneumonia gastritis and a tumor complication along with a physician’s advertisement and a local classifieds line.
The Gapland Turnpike Co. loses its charter after failing to repair the road despite court orders. Washington county assumes control of the turnpike from Gapland Station to South Mountain, with repairs to bridges ordered and lumber shipped for that work. The 1892 incorporation by Townsend, Mpp, Huffer, Lang and Ahalt involved 150 shares, later increased to 5000 capital.
The Frederick Art Club met Thursday evening with Mies Brokaw presiding. Mies Lantz of the Woman's College shared experiences from a year in Europe including England cathedral towns, Switzerland, Italy, and German universities. Her Leip sic impressions on student life and the pension era captivated members.
After a search lasting over twenty four hours the body of William Palmer was found in the Potomac River near Millstone. He drowned when a leaking boat sank as he and two companions crossed the river, his body recovered near the site and an inquest returned an accidental drowning verdict. Palmer, about 47, leaves a wife and six children.
Invitations issued by Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Staub of Baltimore announce the marriage of their daughter Blanche Maria Staub to Patrick William Moore. The ceremony is set for Tuesday November 17 at St Gregorys church. Miss Staub is the niece of Mr. F V Staab and is well known in the city.
Mrs. L. Edward Tracey of East Patrick Street was badly burned yesterday but rested easier tonight and shows no signs of serious injury.
At the Y M C A service tonight Prof Jus H Apple will lead a 7:40 start for about 45 minutes. Prayer topics focus on boys and men departments with detailed notes on national and regional committees, funding, and the role of associations across North America and Canada.
A forest blaze on South Mountain threatened the Blue Mountain House as flames surrounded the resort. A large force of firefighters quenched the fire after hours of hard effort, preventing damage to the hotel. The fire started from locomotive sparks. other fires in the area were checked.
Review notes Frank Lyman stars as The First Violin Eugene in a dramatic aria of love jealousy and fate. Ella May Fitch supports a strong cast as the drama unfolds before a fashionable audience.
The McKennans present a one act comedy The New Janitor at the Family Theatre with Mr McKenna delivering strong comedy and song. His wife assists, Misa Vera McKenna sings illustrated songs to applause. Receipts last night topped any Monday in the venue's history as business improves.
A warrant sworn by Julie Wolfe of Myeraville charges Burgess Ridgely with assault and battery on Wolfe and his wife at the shop this morning. Wolfe, who was struck and knocked down, seeks civil damages. Deputy sheriff Danies went to Myeraville to arrest Ridgely after the warrant.
The item list notes a wall being erected around a hotel room at Or Fibre Brush Works and a hunting trip where six birds were bagged. Fred Notnagle cut his left thumb badly on market day. The Paisleys’ cat Marie is missing from East Church street. An overflow pipe is being laid on West Church street toward Carroll Creek. J Davis Byerly’s house on West Patrick Street is being repainted under Ne. Michael Kennedy. Bussard’s front woodwork repainted by George Gittinger. A new pavement laid on West All Saints street by Joshua James. See ger residence on West Patrick Street also paved by Elmer McC. Phebus. Unpleasant odor near Wis ney Street. Seeger on West Patrick Street and Patman, Grimes on a hunting trip in Montgomery County bag eight rabbits and seven birds. The William Bales fountain on West Patrick Street, broken by a runaway horse, has been removed. Cronenburg, Fisher, Collier, Martin, Padgett and others hunting near Dickerson report eight rabbits and seven birds.
John D. Hendrickson presents a fur and coat sale featuring plevos tte Muffs and Coats. Bargains on blankets five to twelve eighty and comforts from 60c to 12.50, plus new shawls, bearskin pieces, and madras and silk wares offered at low prices.
A fragmentary entry names John D Hendrickson Neidig Miller and associates in a miller related notice. No further details are readable.
Lake View Casino opens tonight featuring four new bowling alleys and a contest between two Frederick teams with a bowling ball prize. The program includes skating end dancing, orchestra, vaudeville, and continuous shows from 7:30 to 10:40. Also advertised are New Y M C A Cafe, Thanksgiving dinner, and a variety of local services and sales.
Rev Charlen T Stearn D D of York Pennsylvania prominent United Brethren minister and Penn Grove Camp Meeting Association president will address the Frederick Y M C A next Sunday afternoon November 14 at 40 o clock. His message is God through Christ is the person of the Holy Spirit dwelling in the heart. Dr Brearn was a guest of Mr Ei D Shriner and spoke at the Park Hotel meeting completing the building fund campaign.
Local notice advertises an 8 regular Thanksgiving dinner from 12 to 2:30 on Thursday November 12 and lists rug sales from C. E. Cue. A separate resolution from Evangelical Reformed Sunday School of Frederick Maryland honors Dr. Lloyd T. MacGill Jr. describing him as a devoted teacher and friend and requests publication in The Day News.
Arthur Bentz who pleaded guilty to an abortion indictment at the February circuit term and had sentence suspended was arrested by Sheriff Myers on Monday for parole violation. He is now jailed pending court investigation.
A horse belonging to Mr. Nicholas Fleming escaped in the tannery yard of George K. Birely & Sons on Sunday evening. The frightened horse bolted onto East Patrick Street and was captured at the Market Lane corner. No one was injured.
Alexander Paralyzed last evening and remains in critical condition. The patient is Mr. Franklin E. Alexander of Middletown, uncle to Turnkey F. A. Alexander Mrs. Edward B. Meavell and Mr. Theodore Alexander of this city.
A local merchant reports a successful ad in Ten News noting a quarter spent on coupons yielded ten dollars in remit. The advertiser plans another quarter investment to boost responses.
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