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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text references John Brown and Harpers Ferry with mentions of Robert E. Lee and a 1907 assembly. The readable lines hint at Civil War era conflicts and a garbled account of events and dates without a clear, complete narrative.
Purely personal notes list locals visiting relatives and returning from trips. Mrs Alfred Ritter of retired status visits Oxklant. Mr and Mrs Arthur T. Kreh of Washington visit relatives near Laificetsarg. Mrs Edward M. Fader travels near Bodrournedy. Mr and Mrs Robert F. Goorellave return from their wedding trip and visit at Huchevalown. Sick items include Mrs John Derr on the sick list, Miss Etta Mercer ill, Charles Barnes improving, Ernest Stephens slowly recovering from typhoid at City Hospital, and Leslie Schmit dying as well as can be expected. Bettie Thomas at City Hospital for typhoid treatment, William Storm quite ill but somewhat improved.
The article notes the death of Calvin Eribe of Pennsylvania from a disease complication in Indiana. Survived by two sisters Miss Henrietta and Miss Mercels Kris e, and a brother Mr H J Krice of Asia City. Funeral planned in Gettysburg on Monday.
Auctioneer William E Darner sold at the courthouse door this morning a sixty acre farm half a mile west of the city. Daisy R Remeburty Lizzie E Fox and Stelia Hopwood executrices of Catherine A Hopwood Tate oversaw the sale. Purchasers RF George Remuburg and Henry K G Fox paid $9700.
The Frederick City Hospital Association held its monthly meeting at the hospital on Tuesday afternoon. In September, 63 patients were treated or admitted, 35 discharged, 89 remaining, including 50 full pay, 3 partial pay, and 10 free patients.
Reported results show Frederick horses winning in a three minute equity event at the Hangerstown fair yesterday. The entry by B. F. Doll’s fan F, named Baile 2, is noted with 1,251 ws.
A Democratic county central committee meeting was held at headquarters. Hon Edward G Peters of Hepkate spoke, with others present as agenda items covered party matters and campaign plans for coming events.
The fair managers tout amicus Francis Ferars Exposition Shows as the best in America with a 200 performing wild animal arena and other attractions like Mamie electric production, Palace of Mirth, Katzenjammer Castle, and a lion hunt, while exhibits arrive by rail from Lancaster and Hagerstown and the Ferari troupe plans to occupy ten rides at the grove.
Mrs Amanda Butts of Middletown was badly bruised after tripping on a brick as a black steer rushed from an alley toward her on West All Santa Street yesterday afternoon. Her granddaughter Mrs Alger Heath and child were present but unharmed. a passing boy drove the animal away.
The board of manggeta at the Home for the Aged appeals for monetary donations due to ongoing illness and hotel expenses. The annual fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday October 24 and any contributions will be gratefully received by the Home’s administrators.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate injuries and disruptions in a baseball season with references to teams and players named in unclear terms. The text mentions injuries and fanfare around matches and possible standings impacts across the country.
Speakers at the Democratic meeting at Frederick headquarters urged voting for the amendment. Ex-Senator Rothbick and Edward C. Peter urged white voters to back the measure, arguing it would keep black voters from controlling counties.
County clerk records show September marriages performed by various ministers in multiple towns including Bowis, Weybright Thurmont Evans and others. Three licenses lacked certificates. In Upper Potomac, fresh water clams multiply after earlier dumping. efforts aim to protect the bed as juveniles grow.
A local ad lists numerous bargain items and special window displays. Items include coal bucket, shovel, 21c cake soap washing 5c, 10 quart bucket, 50 clothes pins, 150 14 quart granite dish pan, 50 dipper 29c, 6 knives fork a only 39c, dust pan brush 150, 6 boxes carpet tacks 2 boxes matting tacks 10c, Rayo Nickel Lamp extra wick 1.39, toilet paper 25c, 2 bottles ink and composition book 5c, 6 tablespoons 6 teaspoons white metal 20c, egg beater, dipper, cake turner 10c, 2 tin cups granite basin 10c, 6 piece chamber set 1.25. Special window displays. Saturday and Monday specials: stand covers 0.49, pillar pillow covers 0.69, bureau scarfs 0.04, mirror 8x10 0.10, mirror 0.50, 18x40 Matrom at Braddock Heights Casino opening Friday night next week, Dow main basketball and Diamond Rink Tuesday evening October 19, High School Tabardian Readers. Another lot of new books including Romance of a Plate Man Busy Corner Automobiles For Sale.
A garbled account discusses a church meeting in Lyersville with Rev. Me and Beaton addressing issues of liberty and property. The text references saloon discussions and incendiary threats amid a political climate.
A fragmented advertisement listing varied goods and services for sale or sale events in a local fair setting. Items include fabrics, kitchenware, rugs, meat markets, cleaning, and dining options. Proclaims sales and specials with references to vendors and neighborhood venues.
An old bank advertisement highlights a fireproof building with burglarproof vaults and multiple customer rooms for meetings and business. It describes deposit boxes for securing papers and securities and invites individuals, firms, or corporations to use personal or business accounts during business hours.
Admission details for the fair list single and season tickets for adults and children under 12, with prices and access to grandstand and grounds. Highlights include horse and auto exhibits, fruit nursery stocks, and vendor stalls with local firms and exhibitors presented on the grounds.
Fragmented ad legible sections list Duofold underwear warm wool ensembles and assorted fabrics. Mentions blankets, robes, dress goods, and Saturday sales with limited color options and reduced prices. References to vendors Hendrickson Neidig Miller and a broad array of colors and sizes.
At the Frederick Fair, Frank’s and partners advertise a large piano exhibit featuring Beaton, Lindeman, Cable and Son brands with prizes and factory direct selling. They promise demonstrations, tuning services, and sale of pianos on the fair grounds. Also promoted is a new gas heater with immediate lighting and a two cent fee for entry.
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