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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

5

In History and Astronomical Notes from October

History items include Jance Lawtrence wounded hero in 1913 aboard the Chesapeake and the 1806 joint peace conference at Parks. Astronomical notes list October sunsets at 5 39, objects visible after sunset, star fields across the sky, and planet risings including Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune with meteor activity in Orion from the 14th to 24th.

Jance Lawtrence Chesapeake Parks William Vernon Harcourt Keeg Mercury Cygnus Pepagus Delphinus Area Minor Area Major Cepheus Auriga Pisces Cassiopeia Perseus Taurus Arles Cotus Sculptor Aquatus Capricornus Australia Aquila Hercules Lyra Corona Borvalle Draco Deneb Capolia Aldebaran Altair Vega Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Neptune Constellation Virgo

Purely Personal Notices From Jefferson Area

Local brief lists several residents and visitors. Mr Murray Wachteria in Jefferson for business. Mrs Robert Thomas in North Market. Mr James Stokes returned from Norfolk to the city. Miss Annie Kopp visiting Mrs Henry Schmidt. Mr D Charles Winchrener on business in Philadelphia Harrisburg and Lancaster. Mr and Mrs D F Davis returned from Weastminster. Mr and Mrs Bradley W Fout visiting relatives in the county. Thomas H Haller and family moved to West Patrick street. Mr and Mrs Henry S DeGrange returned from Adamstown. Helen Schaeffer visiting her aunt on West Charth street. Barry M Cramer in Trenton for Frederick County Agricultural Body. Mrs George T Baumgardner and son returned from Winchester. Mr John Koons and Mr John E Shipley in the city on business. Mrs Bertha Suter and children returned from Brunswick. Walter Duvall returned to resume studies at Mercersburg Academy. Grace Nicholtz Nora Jones Effie Wilhide visiting Myeraville and returning.

James Stokes Norfolk Misa Annie Kopp Bakerton W. Va Henry I’. Schmidt West Patrick Street D. Charles Winchrener Philadelphia Harrisburg Lancaster D. F. Davis South Market Street Weatminster Bradley W. Fout Barry M. Cramer Patrick Street Trenton Frederick County Agricultural Bodety Robert Winchester John Koons Koons Broad Chambersburg John E. Shipley Bertha Suter Brunswick John Bowers All Saints’ Street Walter Duvall Mercersboro Mercersburg Academy Grace Nicholtz Nora Jones Effie Wilhide Walkersville Lisie’ Gree Myeraville

Far Travel Song Fragments On a Moonlit Shore

Fragmentary verse describes a traveler at a riverbank with reeds and moonlight. The speaker contemplates leaving the shore as a ferry path is unseen and references distant places and names such as Lovns Savaga Gunter and Atlantic. The text reads like a poem with disrupted lines and obscure phrasing.

Prison sentences in four cases including assault and larceny

The court convicted Ernest Bell of assault and battery and sentenced him to two years in the House of Correction. Irving Ashbaugh and Lloyd Danner received five and six year terms respectively for larceny of twenty seven chickens from Barbara Cuastle. Ashbaugh and Danner were tried before J Walter Clemson. Danner testified he earned 1.50 per load for hauling birds. The proceedings also covered Charles Lewis and Ira Bohrman indicted for assault with intent to murder Chares Fratey at Catoctin Furnace. testimony described intoxication and a shooting. The trial was in progress when court recessed after the noon break.

Irving Rahbaugh Lloyd Danner Ernest Bell Aseault Heeras Barbara Cuastle Dear Feagaville Abbot J. Walter Clemson Danner Ashbaugh Dahner Maryland Penitentiary Joseph W. Gaver Traverseer Iozens Chares Fratey Catoctin Clarence W. Colliflower Court

October roundup of Frederick events and society news

Cranberries on the market and October updates. The Frederick fair is highlighted as the month’s focus with churches and Sunday schools shifting to winter schedules. Women attend millinery openings while children save pennies for events next week. The Frederick Art Club resumes tonight and will elect officers. Community clubs plan meetings and socials as season returns. A death of Mr. Douglas A. Hargett is noted with a special Steam Engine Company meeting called.

Frederick Ebidente Dullet Pepe Te Wbte Mr. Duboine Pred WBNG Seview Jones Church Street Messi Mehrling Charles H. Maley Samypél Gittinger Wornah’s Mil Bud United Steam Ice Engine Company Douglasa . Hargett

Opening night at Y M C A boys program set

The Y M C A invites boy members to a Friday October 2 8 to 10 p m program with mandolin music recitations speeches and refreshments. A board of directors for the boys department will be elected and season plans outlined. Cars will run to the Athletic Park for the October 3 football game at 2 40 p m with frequent departures.

Y.M.C Gtro Her. M.C. A Western Maryland College Athlttic Park

Commercial Department Opens at Girls' High School

The Girls' High School opened its Commercial Department this morning with good attendance. Miss Pearl Ender is the instructor. Prof. John T. White, the school superintendent, visited the school today.

Girls’ High School Pearl Ender John T. White

Tan News Credits Mr O N Boy Her for Australia Scenes

In Australia 6 Tan News expresses indebtedness to Mr O N Boy Her at 224 East Third for a selection of scenes to Australia. Glacier and the arulsing U fleet are noted for their role in presenting the material.

Australie Tan East Third Glacier Australia

Water 8 Per Barrel Letter From Dayton Man

A missive from Dayton Ohio arrives at West Patrick Street via Louise a ley. The letter notes a price of eight per barrel and references an issue causing the sender to act. Details are fragmentary but indicate a business or trade matter related to water or oil pricing.

Louise West Patrick Street Ae Gaver Dayton Ohio

Rail official resigns to manage estate in Frederick area

Col onel Baughman resigns as passenger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Washington effective today. He will head the estate of his late father Gen L Victor Baughman at Poplar Termace near Frederick. He joined the service in Retimore and later served in Washington as passenger agent, earning many friends for himself and the company. During Gov Warfield's tenure he was on staff as a colonel.

Col. E. Austin, Baughman Baltimore and Ohio Rail Washington Colonel Baughman Railroad L. Victor Baughman Poplar Termace Frederick Nel Peianhien Retimore Washington 3 Laity Ap Ger Himsel Warfield Baughman

Month's Record of Clerks Office Transactions

In September the courthouse clerk filed 125 instruments including 86 deeds 32 mortgages two chattel mortgages 3 bills of sale 1 contract and agreement of rents and one note and mortgage. There were 48 marriage licenses issued. Nine haven certificates pending. One probate item filed. Deaths reached 72 city and county with 21 in city and 51 in county. Interments occurred at Mt Olivet St Johns and multiple area cemeteries. Mortality surpassed August and was the highest of the year.

Qerk Banos Fredeate Rou Mt. Olivet St. John’s Utica Feagaville Monrovia Thurmont Foxville Middletown Burkittsville Koontschapel Walkeraville Libertytown Wolfsville

Robbins Circus Comes to Olean in Solid One-Ring Show

The Frank Robbins circus performed in Olean with a complete afternoon and evening program. The tents were full, audiences seemed satisfied, and promoters asserted no gambling or sharp practices during the visit. The wall exhibit in Frederick was noted for Wednesday, October 7.

Frank Robbins Olean Robbins Sharke Gamblore Robbina Olean Times Wall Frederick

Convict Labor Used On Eastport Street Improvements

Convict labor from Anne Arundel County Jail will work on the road and highway projects in Eastport as part of a 1908 county program. A special fund funded by 25 cents per $100 tax authorized by the county commissioners and a matching voluntary 25 cent levy from taxpayers supports the project.

Anne Arundel Buatport Annapolis Anne Arundel County General Assembly Eastport

Paving Nears Completion on East Patrick Street Block

Paving on the south side of East Patrick Street between Middle and Chapel alleys is nearing completion and may finish tonight. Grouting and cement washing on the north side of the Frederick Inter-Urban Railroad tracks are finished. Contractor Gaver repairs curbing and pavements on the north side. The block, when done, will be one of the finest in the city.

East Patrick Street Mid-dle Chapel Frederick

Cook on Rampage at M C A Cafe Threat with Knife

Frank Fallon a cook at the M C A Cafe created a disturbance last evening threatening to kill anyone who interfered. Officers seized a butcher knife after coaxing him and he was jailed for two days after a judge refused the 250 fine, sentencing him to sober up in.

Frank Fallon

Record Price for Peter Middlekauff Farm Sale

Washington county farm land prices surged as the Peter Middlekauff estate near Estown sold 175 acres for 28,280 dollars. Buyers were E. Lehman and L. Lehman, paying about 167 dollars per acre, shattering previous county records.

Farr Washington County Peter Middlekauff Erstown E. Lehman L. K. Lehman

Feature Film Secured for City Opera House Matinee

The City Opera Houses announce a 1,000-foot feature film for Saturday matinee and night shows. The subject is timely and of strong interest, with the film newly secured by the theater.

City Opera Houses

Certificate found of American Correspondence School owner Roacos Harp

The certificate of the American Correspondence School found by The News was located through an advertisement and returned to the owner Roacos A. Harp.

The American Correspondence School Roacos A. Harp

Pastor Installed in Altoona First Lutheran Church

Rev. Dr. Marion J. Kiine, son of Mr. William H. Sion, was installed as pastor of the First Lutheran Church in Altoona Pennsylvania.

Marion J. Kiine William H. Sion First Lutheran Altoona

Prohibitionist Nominee for Congress and Local Politics

Mountain Lake Park merchant Harvey X. Cuppett has been named the Prohibitionists' nominee for Congress in Maryland's Sixth District. The Frostburg convention announced the candidacy amid plans to campaign across Garrett and surrounding counties.

Harvey XN. Cuppett Mountain Lake Park Garrett County Maryland Frostburg Altes Gany County Ceppett Chajroran Engelbrecht Goréneh Baltimore Harry F. McLane Ohio Fredérick Remsin Woodsboro India Lewistown Peppa Boer Fondu Ag Sease

Hymeneal at Walkerslie in Clady Reformed Church

A wedding was solemnized at high noon at Walkerslie Clady Reformed Church between Miew Mattie J. Hoke and Harry R. Cramer of Walkersville. Rev J J Schouler performed the ceremony with couple joined by bride’s uncle Elder Gelselman as giver.

Chamer-Shoke Clady Reformed Church Walkerslie Mattie J. Hoke Clara Hoke Harry R. Cramer George H. Cramer Walkersville Kathjoun Beard Thurmont J. J. Sc

Councy Celebrates Anniversary With Large Attendance

Francia Scott Key Council No 48 in the Sr C U A M marked its twelfth anniversary last night with a large gathering. W W Wickett served as master of ceremonies and ex Councillor H D Etchison delivered the address. A vocal reading by a glee club including J P Poresythe R A Taylor W Rodger T F Taylor H Taylor and J Proctor followed the address. Refreshments were served afterward.

Henry Taylor Jesse Proctor

Read Proposed New Road Link Between Urbana and Montgomery

County commissioners Hogarth Kefauver Annan and Dinterman with Clerk Albaugh and photographer Knode met Price’s distillery in Urbana district to discuss a proposed road to Montgomery County. They decided to assemble a plan before deciding on the project.

New Read Hogarth Kefauver Annan Dinterman Albaugh Knode Price Urbana Montgomery County

Pardons Granted for Local Fire and Theft Convictions

The court house records announce pardons for Grayson B. Schilling and Fawk Hildebrand who were jailed five years for setting fire to Ox-Fibre Brush Works. Henry Cooper colored received a three year sentence for theft and also had his pardon recorded.

Grayson B. Schilling Fawk Hildebrand Maryland Henry Cooper House of Correction

Local residents report illness updates on mumps and typhoid

The Sick, Mr. Edward Dyer on East Fourth Street has recovered enough to be out. Mims Helen Mants of North Market Street is improving from typhoid fever. Mr. Janen P. Perry, also on North Market Street, remains quite sick.

Edward Dyer East Fourth Street Mims Helen Mants North Market Street Janen P. Perry

Weather Hampered Receipts Increase in Public Deficit

The ex of the late Montgomery set tr exceeded receipts and will borrow to cover the deficit. Liabilities will be paid off promptly. Weather caused the downturn in receipts and worsened the financial position.

Unclear OCR Record on Financial Liabilities and Provisions

Fragmentary financial text shows figures and terms like liabilities and paid-in capital. Contains garbled words and names, making exact entities and actions unreadable. Represents a damaged financial notice with missing context and dates.

SeIDIG and MICU Hosiery at Rayptlan Cotton Mill

A fragmented notice describes stockings made at Rayptlan Cotton Mill with double heel and reinforced toe. It mentions wear with a preferred garb for young girls and includes garbled pricing references and product lines.

Public Auction At Market House October 3 1908

Neidig and Miller note a public auction of butcher stalls vegetable stalls and wagon stands at the Market House on Saturday October 3 1908 at 10 am Highest bidder wins stall for one year rent paid in cash stalls may allow peddling on market days after closing. Also notices about 8 P C A meeting and local ads for treats and events at Kemp Hall and McCannpris.

Cee Stalla G. Wa. Dananenar

Governor Crothera Urges High Auto Taxation Across State

Governor Crothera told the Automobile Commission he wants autos taxed to the limit. The Maryland Woman's Christian Temperance Union begins its annus conven tion in Pocomoke. Several local deaths and incidents include Thomas Baker shooting himself in Cumberland out of work, and William T. Sawyer dying at his home near Exmonton. Charles Kine captured while eluding arrest after killing his brother in law in Washington county. Democrats of Somerset county plan campaign events October 10 with speeches at Prince Anne and Crisfield. A critique of Henry W. Savage's The Devil notes strong critical consensus from New York papers at the City Opera House opening night.

Crothera Automobile Commission Maryland Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Pocomoke Thomas Baker Cumberland Eisner Charley Niner Smallwood Carroll County Somerset County Prince Anne Criield William T. Sawyer Harford County Exmonton Belair Charles Kine William Reynoldh Washington County Hagerstown Beasman

Oyster Bouillon and Fresh Oysters At Local Stand

Oyster cocktail available Thursday and Friday with an evening tasting at 7. Meanpati's hosts a carload of something described as potatoee on band and ale offered at 80 cents per bushel. Peng Sh are serving fresh oysters.

Irth D. F. Maras Peng Sh

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