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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
5
Classified noting stove for sale and household furniture from Rosenour and Sons. Reads like a small ad listing items and contact details.
A watchman at Brush Works fell about twelve feet into an elevator shaft in the packing room last night around midnight. He was found in the space above the second floor, dragged to a telephone, and rushed to the City Hospital where he is reported as doing as well as can be expected.
Mr Henry Baumgardner announces teachers of public schools in the county may attend the fair for one day. Charles E B Klein of Braddock visits the city, reporting over 8000 heads of yabberge sold at an average just over three cents each.
The case involves the Bank Elles Answar acting as guardian of the Middletown Saving and the mandatory injunction petitioned by the Borough and Commissioners of Middletown. The defendant alleges the bill fails to prove a material and substantial interference with public rights and questions whether a mandatory injunction is warranted. The four weeks since pavement completion have yielded no complaints, and the defense argues the court should await a ruling from a competent court on whether the pavement constitutes an unlawful obstruction or nuisance, with indictment as the proper remedy if a nuisance is found.
S A Services announces Sunday school at the A B A barracks tomorrow at 11 AM and an evening service at 7:30 PM. A program includes a Sunday school for colored children beginning 9:30 AM and Christmas drive events organized by Captain Marshall with small contribution boxes in stores. Provisions for the needy will follow, with baskets sent if funds allow.
The Frederick Business Men's Association approved a plan to publish and mail booklets detailing local advantages for future industry sites. They also proposed preprinted envelopes bearing Frederick ads for use by local firms. A special Aldermen meeting was urged to advance water supply protection expenditures.
Open night at the Y M C A featured the Briddock Heights Orchestra in the lobby while the gym housed signal practice for the football team ahead of today’s game. The pool tournament saw E Lease defeat G H Morgan 50 to 25 and C E Kemp beat W Clary 50 to 45. The cafe served sandwiches and coffee as part of the evening.
Miss Katie Hoffman of West South Street and Jennings Bryan Gaver son of Lert Gaver on West South Street are confined to bed with sickness. Goldie Beall of Boat Patrick Street and Mr. John Beall also fall ill with typhoid fever. Marion Steiner, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Steiner of East Sixth Street, was taken to City Hospital for treatment. C Edward Deer of Veaga ville, ill while on duty, has shown some improvement after a period of sickness.
A new ensemble named Harp's Orchestra has been formed in Myerville with leader Harp. They plan a debut concert tomorrow evening at the United Brethren church. Mery Routzaho of Middletown is expected to perform, and Harp will present the group in a promising start for his new role and the young talent.
Grace Nicodemus will wed Mr Earin E Dutton of Washington at 5 o'clock in Washington D C. The ceremony will be performed by Reverend Des il, the uncle of the groom, in a quiet family setting.
A chaotic meeting chaired by Us Waters features Senator Raynor arguing against an amendment tied to racial equality. He claims it would disfranchise white men, cites liberal provisions, and notes perceived high black voter influence within the Republican party. Mayor Smith opened with remarks and a correction.
Mies Dorn Smeltzer of Van Buren Ark daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin F H Smeltzer won the four girl voting contest conducted by the Southwest Austrian Fort Smith Ark. Her total vote reached 182624, far ahead of 11 rivals who split the remaining votes. She will select her chaperon Kate Smeltzer and announce the trip with editors backing the plan, the tour to be funded by the Southwest American.
A concert at Walkersville Saturday evening raised funds for the Reformed church hall. Misa Young of Yellow Springs and Miss Henrietta Cramer of Walkersville performed vocal pieces with Helen Stauffer and Miss Ethel Stauffer providing duet instrumental numbers. The orchestra included Roy Sheely and cornetists with piano by Grover C. Barlow. Also notes on Virginia and North Carolina peanut crop trends and yields affected by wet weather, predicting smaller Spanish nut output.
A promising trotting mare from C. W. Crom base, daughter of Monocacy sire of C. M. de Garmendia stock, can trot a mile in about 2.0. She raced at Frederick matinee last Friday, finishing third in two heats and will be entered in the county fair.
Mr Joopphus W Shafer south of Middletown sells 166 acre farm to Mr Charles W Abalt near Broadton for 14040 dollars at 90 dollars per acre. Mr John S Newman of Frederick sells 192 acre Lamers Bridge Pearce Jean farm to Bir David in Washington County.
The notice states Gane West will wed Laure Routtabn of Middletown in Dayton. The ceremony is to take place upon reciting the Dayton vows, with Mrs. Sarah Routzthn listed as a relative or observer in the event.
Fragmented listing of local goods and prices, a notice for a hospital board meeting on Tuesday October 12 at 2:50 pm, and railway timing details. Includes promotions, product lines, and a call to return a lost item with a reward.
The readable text outlines a civic speak to arrange paving and discussions with individuals and Army and corporate counts. It hints at public building hours and a plan to engage groups in funding or oversight. The fragmentary notice mentions readiness, support, and a call to coordinate with authorities.
A fragmentary local page lists a concert at Woman's College Hall with names and times, plus an excursion to Larey Caves on Sunday October 10. It mentions a train return from Luray at 5 p m and a nurse training school, with a brief note urging economy in water and various local ads about gas heaters, baking products, and hat openings.
A distorted catalog fragment lists various goods and prices for a Saturday sale. Mentions cloth, stripe, colors white or gray, and bargain terms, with broken words and unclear entity names. The text includes scattered prices and product hints but is largely unreadable.
An old suspicious notice invites readers to visit a Frederick fair exhibit featuring world famous pianos by makers such as Hazeltoor and Lindeman. It promises low prices at the fair, claims high quality instruments, and urges attendance to view and buy, with references to gas heaters and a factory-to-consumer angle.
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