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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
4
A damaged OCR line mentions Frederick, Missouri and an event around Wednesday November 10, 1909, with unclear context. Names and places are partially legible, but most details are missing or garbled. The readable items point to a local notice or brief notice segment from a historic issue.
The text mocks Senator Tiffenan for defending charges of guest meals as hospitality, while suggesting a broader theme of pretended generosity. It also references Tarr Washington and Mr Loeb in a muddled discussion about praise and fault, implying political theater.
Judge Martin Lather Keedy urges the circuit court grand jury of Washington County to probe numerous complaints about rambling and other law violations at the late Hagertown fair. He condemns low gambling and immoral shows, declares such acts do not belong to a fair, and asserts the jury must report an investigation to uphold law and order.
An unclear line from a literary fragment describes a character facing a moment of emotion and a twinkling eye. The text mentions "Them" as an aria and includes garbled references to Maryland Worthen and American themes amid clumsy OCR.
An eclectic, fragmented excerpt presents assorted quotes and phrases from periodicals including references to Lippincott's Magazine Harper's Weekly City Journal and Illustrated Bits. The text hints at editorial commentary and fiction snippets with partial dialogue and quoted lines.
The piece argues the Carnegie Hero Fund rewards physical bravery in rescues while neglecting moral courage. It cites awards for heroic acts near rivers and trains and questions why no honors exist for political courage aiding civic virtue. The author urges a broader recognition of ethical stands against corruption.
A fragmentary poem and music note items appear from the Boston Transcript and Atlanta Constitution. The verse laments limited time for love and beauty while shifting to a medical advert about cure for deafness and an appeal for circulars from a Toledo firm.
The nineteenth annual Maryland Christian Endeavor convention opens in Baltimore with Northminster Presbyterian hosting. Delegates hear welcomes from Rev Robert P Corrocat and Rev I B Wolf as Rev Hoyd W Tompkins delivers a keynote sermon on Conscrated Activity. Members from Frederick County include Miss Daind Midiogald and G Roy Lees among others.
Obituary notices list Oliver Harbaugh of Sabillasville dying at 70 after a long illness. Survivors include numerous children and relatives in Maryland and Virginia. Also noted are Catherine Montague Egan of Martinsburg dying at 65 and Catherine Sprogsel of Baltimore dying at 16 from tuberculosis. Courtne y Harbaugh of Sabillasville, 65, is reported with his widow Elzie Harbaugh. Funeral details and burying info are mentioned.
Missouris Best Cow Princess Carlotte of Missouri College of Agriculture is hailed as the dairy herd leader in Missouri. Dairy expert C H Eckles notes she produced 18 405 pounds of milk in the last year equating to about 600 this year at 73 cents a quart. The cow’s record outproduces five ordinary cows combining feed and income advantages.
Merritt, leader of the Maryland delegation, presses a resolution at the Farmers Congress in Raleigh to curb whisky consumption. The plan seeks to maintain order and push for tighter control on alcohol amid heated debate. A recall of the resolution and Merritt’s stance were noted as the session adjourned.
Reports from the state note Monday and today events across Maryland and Virginia. A Baltimore court of appeals session resumed, several Western Maryland fires extinguished, and four Allegany County schools closed due to teacher shortages. Burnings include Daniel Barber’s store at McCoy’s Ferry Washington County and a Garrett County lamp fire fatally burning Mrs Daniel Yeumer. Notable deaths include Montgomery County lawyer Rudolph Watkins and Baltimore club figure Clarence McDadwell. Samuel Greenbaum killed in a collision near Jtuah Street crossing Baltimore. 1075 North Caroline Street resident Clara Copenhauer died after a fall downstairs.
At a meeting of representative businessmen in Edimiitehig on Monday the permanent organization of the Rumitsburg Business Men's Association was formed. Sterling Galt was elected president, Aunan Ornor first vice president, Warrenfeltz second vice president, BC Moser secretary, and J. W. Breichoer treasurer. The constitution and by laws were signed, about twenty members joined, and monthly meetings will form a board of trade to advance local business.
The Woondaboro Literary Society held a regular meeting on Sunday evening November 5 in its room. Mrs. Shank presided, and the program included humorous reading by Jennie Bark, a debate on public funding for pikes roads with Spaith for and Fogle against, Treas. B. W. Saxton reported the society’s sound finances, and the group adjourned to meet again November 12 at 8 o'clock with critic E. D. Fogle reporting.
Frederick County Farmers Exchange reports corrected prices for grains feeds and seeds. Wheat, corn, oats, hay and straw values shown with ranges and per bushel or ton figures. dairy feeds and cotton seed meal listed. potatoes and timothy seed priced. general market notes on hay and clover.
A Baltimore market report notes several local residents in varying health states from sprained wrists to pneumonia and typhoid fever, including William King Yoseph W Gavlor and Miss Alice Rager, with updates on their conditions. The piece ends by urging readers to place small ads for selling or renting, touting good results and low costs.
Fragmentary OCR lists Charles Wertheiver William B Storm and Robert A Kemp Cuabler George 7 Baungardner Richard Potts in an unspecified case with multiple names. The text is unreadable on details.
Farpeacx national ink discloses a three percent semiannual dividend to shareholders payable November 18 1908. Checks will be mailed to registered holders. Albert Gilson cashier notes the Board of Directors action and tax considerations.
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