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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
5
Fragmented lines show rental and sale notices including for rent items, a public sale reference, and wants ads. Readable items mention piano, furniture, and banking references, with unclear names and details due to OCR.
Purely: local tidbits list movements and visits. Dr O Highbarger of Hagerstown is at the Gigtoe. Wm H Lakin of near Jefferson was in the city on business. George Kebne of North Market street is out of town on business. C C Waters went to Hagerstown to try a case in the Washington county court. Dill and Dill avenue visitors return from Baltimore visiting their son. Mr and Mrs John McCuller of West Patrick street spend a few days with his parents in Middletown Valley. Mrs Robert Tyson of Bust Church street has returned from visiting Dr and Mrs William B Mann in Baltimore. Rev and Mrs Beach left for Cavetown where Mr Beach has accepted a charge. Mr and Mrs F W Buxton of West Second Street have returned after visiting the former’s mother Ruth Buxton out of town.
White hunting yesterday led Mr. Murray Stauffer to bag a large possum weighing 3 848. A maple tree at East Patrick Street in front of Harry M Cramer’s residence was removed. Benches along Lees Roll Park on West Patrick Street were taken for winter storage. Mr. and Mrs. Charles R Anders of North Market Street welcomed a fine daughter last night.
A quiet wedding took place Thursday November 4 at 3 15 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Patrick H H Jennings in Brownaville. Miss Annie Nelson Nichola wed Mr William Turner, an enterprising Brunswick merchant. Rev Noah P Castle of the Brethren church performed the ceremony. The parlor was decorated with chrysanthemums and ferns. The couple departed for Brunswick where the groom’s furnished house awaits. Attending were Mrs Charles Smith and Mr and Mrs Charles Cage among others.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a town visit by a person, a doctor, and a fire company official, with garbled quotes and scattered names such as Bain Gers and Charles Schroedel, plus an apparent ad claiming piles cured in 6 to 16 days. The readable portions suggest a local incident or meeting.
A warrant for the arrest of a Watson JA Insurance Solicitor was sworn out by an agency in Chicago alleging misappropriation of payments collected on insurance policies. The accused, once employed by the company, is said to have been collecting first payments without authorization while claiming funds belonged to him. Bail set at 300 dollars after a hearing. attorney MacGillis pled to make good on losses. The matter involves company trustees and local officials.
A barn on the Mre lL. C. Thomas farm at Adamstown burned Monday afternoon along with a carriage house hay and corn. A hog perished and another was killed for necessity. Loss estimated 1200 to 1500 dollars, largely uninsured. A union depot plan for railroads entering Hagn esstown is proposed by local leaders to consolidate depots for Western Maryland Cumberland Valley and Norfolk Western lines. The Western Maryland Railroad has bought much of a block for a new depot and yards. The Norfolk and Western Guild organized a women’s church group at Middletown with officers and monthly meetings to advance local interests.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person arriving safely at home after travels, with references to Ireland, public welcomes, and Elisabeth. Details are unreadable, but the item signals a ceremonial homecoming and civic reception context.
Summary of court notices and property transactions filed Wednesday November 10 1900 including real estate transfers in Frederick Carroll counties appraisals and inventories in estates of Patrick Long Frances Trail Clara Burke Mary Brashears and John Zimmerman plus marriage licenses and stock and bond inventories. Names include Buckey Disney Young Hare Weddle Baumgardner Hoyle Ramsburg Bowers Dudrow and others. Public notices touch land plots blocks and perches with values listed.
Former YMCA secretary Mr McGregor departed this morning for Wilmington Delaware to assume duties as secretary of the second league. He was presented with a diamond stick pin by YMCA members as a token of appreciation. He made many friends here and colleagues wish him success in his new field.
The regular bi monthly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held Monday with Carrie Morell presiding. The program echoed from the Omaha convention and music featured lectures by Mrs Garrett. A Y M C A directors meeting noted department activity growth, with matters of importance referred to a special meeting on Tuesday, November 16.
Judge Glenn Worthington denied the injunction sought by the complainant against Thaddeus L.M. Felton and the Water Company. The decision held that the proposed restriction on water flow and intake at the springs head, six miles above the complainant’s dam, would not justify extraordinary relief. The case involved claims the defendants impaired mill efficiency by diverting and reducing water volume, with testimony from Weinberg, Coblautz, Waters, and Brown.
On November 1 1000 Citizens National Bank will increase the rate to four percent per year on all its special interest bearing deposits as per contract terms. Depositors need not present passbooks to have changes made. the 4% rate applies to other deposits of the same class.
The will of Leonars Harbaugh of Sabillasville filed for probate directs the home, a mountain lot, and life use to wife Elsie E Harbaugh, with furniture for her needs. Trust funds placed in Thurmont National Bank provide annual interest to trustees for cemetery repairs in Fountain Dale and St John’s Church Sabillasville, with remainder to Susan Wagaman if no remarriage or issue. If remarriage or issue arises, distributions adjust to wife, children, and Wagaman per the document. The executors are Lewis D Crawford and Ben Santa of Deerfield.
A garbled market notice lists dress goods and fabrics for sale with items like German linen, chiffon tatteta, and various trimmings. It references vendors and prices, including Neidig Miller and Miller. The text hints at sales, color ranges, and decorative items, but is heavily corrupted.
Fragmented OCR shows notices for gas heating sales, tax or land references, a Thanksgiving assembly, hospital guild meeting, block party, a bake sale, and community events. Mentions Frederick area entities, Baumgardney market, and local organizers with varied dates in November 1909. The clumsy text includes sale actions, heating purchases, and upcoming public gatherings.
A private skating party in Lake View last night drew about fifty young ladies and gentlemen. They traveled by tandem car, enjoyed music by the Yellow Springs Band, and refreshments were served. The event was memorable to all participants.
A review of Candles Iaxomised in presecitation at the City Opera notes the four act play builds suspense through hidden terror and atmosphere. William Webb plays Bates, a notably odd stage character, delivering a strong performance amid the production's eerie mood.
A fragmented local notice lists films at Marvel Tonight and Hartz Mountain releases, a city opera House event for renewing memberships, and a Pittsburgh vs Detroit baseball game under high crowd interest. It also mentions stock feed supply at No 36 Patrick Street and a Diamond Admission skate shop with coal offers and fireplace notes.
A man was arrested on Market Street after a disturbance near the courthouse last night. Justice Eckstein waived a hearing as the accused, said to be intoxicated, was charged with disorderly conduct and held for further action.
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