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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
7
On this day in history 1790 the French revelationist Danton was born and later guillotined. Major General Robert Anderson, renowned for his 19th century defense, died. Frank Norris, American novelist, died. Elisabeth Cady Stanton, noted suffragist, died.
A digest of Sunday activities across churches in town including sermons at the Church of the Brethren Reformed Grace and Methodist Episcopal churches. Reports highlight Sunday school times, sermon topics, and lay and minister attendance with upcoming Lutheran Synod delegates expected in Maryland.
Captain Harriet Speelman of the Salvation Army Rescue Home spoke at United Brethren church in Bellevue detailing the home at 75 Meade Avenue Pittsburg and its work. She urged public support for the nationwide influx of girls and noted the home’s charitable food mission and credentials. She plans to stay about a week at Mrs. Bupke’s, 133 South Market Street.
Grace Whitmore Mitchell wife of Dr G L Mitchell died in Manila at 23 after cholera. She served as missionary nurse in China and married May 26. Survived by mother Mrs M J Whitmore sister Mrs Blanch Kilmer brother Paul Whitmore. William Hamer of Xenia mother’s death reported. various relatives and funeral plans noted. E N Waters an insurance agent died in Washington City Hospital. Infant George E Patee died at Brooklyn with funeral arrangements mentioned.
A garfoad of potatoes was delivered to Mo.cvue Hospital by Mr. Samuel L. Lilly treasurer of the Board of Charitie and y haw Feothed. The event, organized by BM. Clunka Klein, occurred while he was in York on business.
At about 10 o clock Friday night, a rope holding the city electric light on South Market Street near Mt. Olivet cemetery in Bo felton was released causing a globe to smash. Four men were seen escaping up the hill. Police traced four suspects L G Sterns I J Hickey John Rogers and Frank Binnett but could not ID the loafers. Justice Smith dismissed the case after witnesses failed to identify the culprit.
Edward Grayson, a colored man, faced Justice J. Francis Smith on Saturday night for allegedly assaulting Edmund Davis at Jacob Gorman's store on July 4. Davis testified Grayson struck with a sharp instrument, leaving facial injuries. Grayson claimed Davis struck first, Grayson jailed on $100 bond. bail posted by Josep W. Gaver. Police later arrested Granada on entering M. J. Grove estate, bail set at $50 for tomorrow’s hearing. Sam Lev, colored, jailed on clothing theft from Othe Rollins after arrest by Constable Carter. charged by Justice Mok with no bail set.
Mrs Rebecca Cutshall widow of John Cutshall of Araby aged about 78 endured an attempted drowning Friday night after being knocked down by a stranger near Kenneth road. She clung to riverbank branches until rescued by Peter Juell and was cared for at her daughter's home. Doctor Johnson reported she recovered well despite long exposure.
New Hagerstown Industry reports a transfer of the Pope Automobile Latapens plant in Hagerstown to Montrose Metal Casket Company for an estimated 65000 to 70900 dollars. The facility, once the region’s largest and employing up to 1700, will see new machinery and employment rising to about 1000 or more as operations shift under L. H. Montrose of Camden and A. K. of Hagerstown as directors, with a company capitalization of 10 million dollars.
About 100 people attended the Thur ont gathering along the W F G R R the same evening. Tonight in the bowling league Leater Smith’s team meets E Eicholberger’s team at the YMCA. Fifty seven residents arrived in the city yesterday on the Baltimore excursion via B&C Railroad. Residences of Meears Charles H Klipp and John Habo on West Fifth Street were razed by Geo C Kilian a real estate agent?
The funeral of Annie Mary Crum was at 2 o clock from Ged. Lewis H. Fraley and Joba Mehr ling. Burial at Mt Olivet cemetery. Funeral director Thomas P. Rite. The funeral of William A. Flexion Jefferson was Saturday at 4 o clock, burial at M cemetery, funeral director MR. Etchteen. An event at Harvest Home festival is announced.
This morning Judge Motter heard liquor license cases. James M. Crouse of Jimtown withdrew his oyster house license application with court permission and costs. Thomas Alfer’s petition faced protest by the Anti-Saloon League over a hotel license mischaracterization. objections were overruled and the license ordered issued. Costs were assigned to each side. Ernest Young at 12 and 14 Court Street.
The column reports illnesses and visits among townsfolk. Mr William Bales on West Patrick Street is sick. Mrs George Chi Couherty of West Patrick suffers boils. Mrs Eule of Washington visits Mrs Clarke in Best Fourth ward. Mrs Mary Watts notes her sister's letter about their ailing mother near Myersville slowly improving. Mrs Cornelius Moberly had a writing spell but recovered.
Mr Won H Blend adds to his herd with a high bred Hereford bull from Carroll Bons that won a prize at the fair. R Beck of Ches Thurmont exhibited burnt wood leather and photo prints, a notable feature of the exhibit.
A rainy Saturday night crowd packed the Middletown Opera House for a Republican meeting. speakers included William C. B. Smith of Baltimore and William J. Perot of Washington State who argued the Democratic platform and antiinjunction features. Perot asserted Talbott’s defeat and Maryland’s Republican majority could reach 15,000 while Ith called for Taft over Hughes, praising the party’s strength.
The notice lists names including Lester D. Allison Charles Best Isaac Bell Guy Brown J B Harmen John Mob George Pine John Miesper Estelle Frye and others. Recipients must call for advertised letters within weeks or they are sent to the dead letter office.
An explosion at the M. J. Grove limekiln quarry near the city on Saturday at noon is believed to have sent a piece of stone hitting a box containing a pound of dynamite. There were no injuries as the blast shattered windows in Behlayaville and the ground nearby.
An assortment of notices and ads for October events at the City Opera House and nearby venues. Details include Grace Reformed Supper dates, Pearce & Scheck continuous motion pictures with child and adult prices, and notices for Blumenauer Co opening with hats and bonnets. Also mentions a meeting of Bryan Kern and Lewis Club with addresses and times, plus a change of program at Famil Theatre and other shipping notes.
A two story brick house and lot on Wisner Street sold for $900. John Wiener was transferred to Mire. Ben Bear and Bearcat Cov figures appear in the record with other sale names including M. Yee and Htofade.
Changeable weather drives demand for weight wear in the JOMN D. HENDRICKDOR store. Specials include ribbed vests and pants, cotton yarns, wool wear, and fine fabrics for suits. Prices range from 50 cents to 3 dollars with a focus on medium to heavy weights and winter attire. Corsets advertised for varied figures with white base materials.
A notice for a Frederick district Republican Central Committee meeting tonight at 7 30 at Republican headquarters urgent attendance requested. Also comes word of a Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting scheduled for October 26 at 8 Hunl cheu Wear Matrick street with local organizers T K Youna and Gus Mentere named.
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