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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1909
Page
5
Fragmentary astronomy text discusses Venus Mercury Uranus visible around sunrise and sunset with references to positions and a meteor shower from the 14th to the 23rd. The garbled lines mention Virgo and constellations with rough dates but lack coherent context.
Purely personal notes list Misa Florance W aay at a WCTU States Convention and visits by Margaret Stauffer, Albert Brengle, J B Hood, and others. Returns from New York, Newport News, Ridgeville, Braddock Heights, Montgomery county, and Baltimore. mentions a first-time 23 year visit by George A Péarre.
In September the clerk's office logged 160 instruments for record including 38 mortgages 3 of them first liens 5 bills of sale 2 leases 2 agreements and power of attorney plus one contract 30 agreements. There were 32 deaths and 16 interments at Mt Olivet John’s and two in colored yards.
In a Knoxville courtroom a trial over the death of a boy’s stepfather proceeded with a jury, amid testimony about a harsh upbringing and alleged prior threats. The defendant argues the boy was hardworking and subjected to temper and violence, blaming the stepfather for provoking the fatal scuffle and rifle discharge.
Robert Luther Baeneyi through Soniente Waters Brown and Joseph W Gaver filed a bill for divorce from wife Une Idells Hervey. The parties were living near Woodbury or Woodabore and details reference a marriage in 28 Poainner.
A notice announces a free kindergarten session starting this winter at the corner room near West All Saints Street. Edith Ratcliff is listed as the easiest contact for details.
Kansas City officials demonstrated usefulness in collecting mail using motor vehicles. City postmaster and S. McKeown supervised a test run from City Hall at 7 40, with 90 tours and 40 main street routes. The test showed auto usage could revolutionize rural mail delivery.
A new device called the periscope for eyeglasses uses two tiny circular mirrors attached to the outer edges of ordinary glasses. They swing and pivot to fit the wearer's eyes and can be adjusted to focus. Inventor sees it aiding detectives watching subjects without being seen.
A historical note explains estimates that the sun delivers about 7 000 home horsepower per acre and describes early experiments by Prof. Edward B Moore and others to collect and transmit solar energy. The text notes limited progress toward practical solar power and predicts future advances as technology matures.
The Mask Carnival at Brad Dock Heights Casino last night attracted a large audience. Contestants showcased unique costumes with prizes awarded to top ensembles and disguises. Best Artide Couple went to Clarence Mucshower and Mary Myers, best novel costume to Miss Doub, most comical to Clarence Malone, and the best disguised child under 14 to Martha Keats and Sophie Wilson. Judges included Mayor Geo Edways Smith and Dr Samuel Hoopes.
The City Opera House orchestra organized under Meg Willan L Fisher leads a group including William L Fisher on piano, Robert Bure on violin, Roy Stockman on clarinet, Russell Stockman on cornet, and Harry Schtoeder with Price and other members. Patrons anticipate a musical treat.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Trinity Church South will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the Sunday school room. A full attendance is requested.
The Woodsboro Carunnet band led by Prof. Lynn Stephens has been engaged by the Frederick Fair managers to provide music during the fair week in October 1922. Despite illness in the group, arrangements are in place for performances and related festivities.
In Frederick the railroad company delays aiding the milk plant project amid fears it will cut freight for its lines. The White Cross dairy plans to unload directly into the plant, but officials resist siting the facility nearby, preferring Garrett County to avoid freight competition. Local representatives and dairy interests clash over siding construction and future shipments.
The bank announces a new building with ample vaults and rooms for private meetings. It offers specialized depots for securities and coupons, a large number of deposit boxes, and welcomes individuals firms and corporations to open accounts. aims to serve both large and small customers.
The Predarick fair adds multiple prizes for the Boys Corn Growing Contest with $5 second and $8 third premiums for yellow corn by boys under 16. Entry costs $1 and grants four fair admissions. Also notes special York County Fair excursion tickets from several cities via Pennsylvania Railroad for Oct 4 to 9.
Fragmented OCR text describes a training program at a Frederick City high school for nurses. It notes sessions, upcoming dates, and emphasis on hard work and readiness, with plans to begin soon.
Readable fragments mention delivery, partnership, and care in orders. References to Eugene Sponselier and Jony L. Green appear with unclear roles. Several misread place names and prices intrude, including West Bout street and McCurdell's Chacotstes, creating a garbled public notice snippet.
A garbled local page lists matinee and events including The King’s Protege and Up the Mountain From Hong Kong plus a meeting at City Hotel with E. L. Cockrell and other officials. Also advertised are box chocolates, dancing classes, an orchestra concert at Stauffers Hall, and various services from McCarpyti’s bakery and Vacuum Cleaning Co.
Local department features capes coats kimonos and mat sets with prices from 2.50 to 40.00. Store promotes heavy wool outerwear and new display racks as part of a broad catalog including asherton mats and asbeston heat proof items.
Fragmented ad copy shows a Frederick Gas & Electric Co. heater offer at $2.00 with connections and calls attention to college night school openings and various local business mentions. The text blends heater promotion, store notices, and classroom announcements with garbled OCR.
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