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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
5
The Weekly News announces a handsome twelve page edition for Thursday with extensive features and the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county. Advertisers receive prime attention as copy deadlines approach at 5 PM Wednesday for ads and 12 PM noon for certain copy.
Brief notes report Christmas openings, local auctions, and hunting results. Mr Gilbert Young bagged 2 rabbits while Mr Harry King took 7 rabbits and 2 birds. New houses under roof on East Third Street and re painting at East Fourth Street. Auction of C E Zellers stock starts this evening. Organ recital by W Wolstenholme praised. Fortunx ty Ohth club to organize at Kemp Hall this evening.
Lena Danner alias May Hargett alias Mary Lena Jefferson was seized in Hagerstown and jailed on an indictment for selling goods by false pretenses. Authorities traced a $44.50 check to her, with prior work at Knitting Mills and other local sites, including Blue Mountain Hospital, amid broad inquiries.
A large audience attended last night for a Family Theatre bill at Vanity Theatre with Grant and Betsy the trained dog performing bells and balancing. Charles Leonard, the character comedian, drew loud laughter with sharp humor about women. The program included hats and humor, with serious and instructive pictures for contrast. Local notes report Rufus A. Rager improving, Officer Henry E. Herwig sick, William W. Pickett confined by illness, Mrs. John Renn's improving in Middletown, and Charles Keefer returning home after hospital care.
The funeral of Mr. Thomas W. Eyler occurred Saturday at 2 PM at his home 610 North Market Street. Rev Dr Osborne Jagie conducted the services. Relatives sent beautiful flowers. Pallbearers were Leroy Strasberger Dudley Sakae Yet Frank Strasberger George Tinsbenger Charles Eyler and Millard Eyler. Interment was in Mt Olivet cemetery. Thomas P Rice served as funeral director.
Thomas and Motter agents report the sale of four frame houses on Carroll street extended by Mr J Calvin Crontec to Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Kennedy in private terms. Indicted for Rioting the action before the grand jury relates to rioting against Richard Metleury Grover Metleury and Charles Willson.
Purely personal notices list residents and visitors in York Pennsylvania. Names include Mr. Burtt Rholes Mrs. Walter Stockman Mei J Ketly Robinson and many others visiting returning or relocating for work travel or social events across several local streets and nearby cities.
The John Eisenbauer china house presents a Christmas opening today with fine china, cut glass, lamps, and dainty art pieces. Windows glow with calor and electric light after nightfall, showcasing American craftsmanship in a festive display praised for taste and beauty.
Mountain City Council No 12 of the Daughters of Liberty elected one new member last night. The group will attend service at United Brethren church Sunday November 29 with Rev. JW Nintcofe delivering a special sermon. Plans progress for the State Council meeting due in May in this city.
Groff Hall on West Fourth Street completes extensive improvements including a new floor. John H. Frazier built the floor and the Diamond Skating Rink will open Thursday night under manager William J. Shenk with an orchestra providing music.
Mr. Leonard Not aagle was thrown from a horse while riding along the lane into Birmingham Farm near the city yesterday. The horse slipped, causing Not aagle to be thrown but he was not injured to any extent.
The South Market street sewer project halted by snow is ordered resumed. Workers report large rocks and blasting will be required. About twenty feet of sewer has been laid to date.
A Washington ceremony at noon united Miss Mary Adele Unill and Mr. Arthur Theodore Kreb at the bride’s parents’ suburban residence on Wisconsin Avenue. Rev. John Paul Tyler officiated. attendees included notable families from Frederick, Maryland, and Washington. A breakfast followed as guests praised the couple and presented gifts of china and silver. The couple plan to reside in Frederick and Washington after a Northern wedding trip.
Mr. Wen Gelabert of the YW was injured last week while assisting in a locomotive repair for the W. F. L. & G. O. ROK. He was applying a spring when his ratchet slipped and struck his right knee cap, leaving him needing crutches for support.
The Domestic Building Association offers Series No 12 shares with an entrance fee of 10b per share and weekly dues of 250. It touts twelve years of experience and claims deposits earn over 4 percent. Directors and officers named include Jas. H. Harris president and Chas Wertheimer vice president.
Deputy Grand Master Rey along with Freeman Dixon will make an official visit to Frederick City Lodge No. 100 tomorrow evening and deliver an address on Odd Fellowship. A large attendance is expected.
Local ad notes Thanksgiving furniture sale and Christmas goods at John Eisenhauer's shop. Highlights include china, cut glass, and wedding pieces with prices aimed at all budgets. Also mentions an opening day sale, meat specials, and a YMCA meeting for members tonight.
The Empty Mockleg Association publicly thanks Mr C G Hoffman for producing A Trip to the Moon for their benefit. They also thank Miss Van Juren for her services and all participants and patrons. The note includes thanks to Tas News, A C McCardell & Son, and others for support and donations.
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