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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
5
Fragmented ad page lists varied notices including house for rent wanted potatoes for sale cook wanted discount notices eye specialist bargains and fashion items with scattered broken phrases and unclear details indicating a cluttered early classifieds section.
Local society notes list numerous visitors and residents in Frederick area towns. Several families travel to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and Shepherdstown for business and relatives. The column also mentions illnesses and a will proceeding in the Orphans' Court.
Local pastors announce sermons and meetings across churches including Schleyeville Mission Flint Hill All Saints Church and Church of the Brethren. Elders from India preach at the Church of the Brethren and pastors at Evangelical Reformed Methodist Episcopal and Evangelical Lutheran churches lead Sunday services and Sunday schools.
The 1907 report shows 17 392 members 140 Sabbath schools 23887 in Sunday school enrollment. Church properties valued at 883 327 and departmental income 174787.40. Two ministers died Rev Son Moyer and Rev C B McDaniel. Rev W R Funk of the U B Publishing House will attend with other mission and educational representatives. Lime Kiln M P church to reopen after improvements with Rev J M Sheridan preaching tomorrow at 8 pm revival services 7 30 pm nightly except Saturday. Rev J C Mubosky leads the charge.
Fredericks County Agricultural Society prepares for the forty eighth annual fair in October 2023 with turnstiles at gates for crowd control and a new west side main entrance. A baggage check area, additional pedestrian turnstiles, reduced exhibitor tickets to 1 and a four admission season pass also priced at 1. The program features top acts including The Sensational Boys and balloonist Prof Ed R Hutchinson with daily balloon ascents and a triple parachute leap.
The Frank A. Robbins Shows bring the Flying Elves to Frederick on Wednesday October 7. The aerial troupe, led by the Elves and Kosters known as the Autcan Swallows, dazzle with daring feats on canvas and bars, with both male and female performers showcasing gravity defying stunts.
George Moore of Willilamport Maryland appeared alive after his reported drowning. The Georgetown canal boat brought him back to Wil lameport to meet an undertaker and funeral party. Relatives fainted as Moore, unaware of the death notice, arrived minutes before the planned service. An investigation seeks the jokester behind the death rumor.
Mr. Charles E. Klein of Braddock shipped $100 worth of Lima beans to Hanover and Baltimore and expects to ship the same amount next week if conditions allow. Over fifteen years shipments have totaled about $100,000 with a small profit margin.
Dr Brook J Jamison Mr Exkenrode and Curtis Jones of Beomiteburg were arrested yesterday for exceeding the speed limit while automobiling and brought before Justice J Francia Smith who gave a severe reprimand.
A State case against Albert Shaft ended with a guilty verdict for attempted assault on Annie Shaft near Emmitsburg. The court also handled related cases including Willam Long convicted of assault and battery and several other defendants sentenced or delayed. Jurors were excused until Monday morning.
Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Simmons, colored, were held yesterday afternoon at Asbury church with Rev H Norwood and Rev M G Lee officiating. Interment followed at Greenmount Cemetery. Funeral director: Thomes P Rice. York Fair travel tickets offered by Pennsylvania Railroad from Baltimore and other stations for Oct 3 to 9.
Bank statement page from Maryland includes address Frederick and details of assets liabilities notes dividends and reserves. Feature shows cashier signatures and officers with dates and financial items amid department store advert lines for wool sweaters and hosiery.
A Sunday school program led by Mary includes a morning sermon on the spiritual aims, a baptism of power prayer service, and evening talks followed by a consecration closing. Separately a Frederick Inter Urban Railroad power plant counts a 20 foot flywheel weighing 41 000 pounds in two parts and a shaft of 0 500 tons being moved to position.
The F. F. Seminary Alumni Club schedules its first meeting of the year for Monday October 5 at 7 30 in the Woman's College parlors with full attendance urged. Also promotions for singing canaries and cages, Lake View skating and dancing, and nearby furniture and hardware bargains are advertised.
An advertisement style notice cites eye strain as the cause of frequent headaches and nervous discomfort. It urges consulting Dr. O W Ion of Frederik Maryland and notes limited hours. The text also lists assorted local goods and service notices including trains, sales, and merchandise offers in a busy Frederick page.
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