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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
5
The Weekly News Tas Verity News will be a handsome twelve page issue ready Thursday with news and features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county and markets itself as an advertising medium.
Election day approaches as Hallowe en sports brew. Sunday marks All Saints Day. Morchants prepare for Christmas opentege. Frederick fair ended but its glory lingers. The Maryland nurses meet November 5 at Aruadel Club Hall Baltimore. Local repainting and cement work on East Church East Patrick streets. First Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs meets November 4 at 3 pm in Roland Park Baltimore. The Democratic banner in front of the City Opera House lists ex Senator David J Lewis for Congress.
Sam Lee faces a partial hearing before Justice Alfred Ritter on a charge involving a coat hat trousers and shirt worth 12 50 taken from Otho Rollins via Lizzie Lee on September 23. Rollins testified Lee offered five dollars to drop the charge. Judge Ritter warned for further testimony and adjourned the proceeding.
The readable fragments refer to a shooting event at Tagette New York and mention Parker, inmates or victims, and a possible time frame in Me rose, with unclear details about who was involved and what actions followed.
Under Superintendent Nicholson the canal will be drained and small fishes placed into the Potomac. The effort aims to save thousands of species especially bags, dividing the canal into sections with volunteers to relocate fish to the river after extraction. Carp will be eliminated.
Officer Herwig narrowly escaped being jumped by a dog on East Fifth street as Theodore Lowe’s garden troubles with wandering canines escalated. Lowe fired at a dog in his garden around 4 o'clock, the creature yelped and leaped the fence, and the officer arriving on his beat barely avoided the attack.
Immensa Gatch of Bags reports a notable two day bass haul from Big Pool along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Theodore Eng tur of Weatininster and Andinger and Robert Ardinger of Williamsport led the party, landing 64 bass the first day and 151 the second, totaling 215 bass of varied sizes.
Patrons at the Family Theatre enjoy a rare act by Signor Chefalo and Signorina Carella in The Garden of Mystery. Signorina Caretta appears in a $200 gown and quickly changes to a completely different costume, a feat claimed to be unseen in this city.
Mining engineer Mr. Dunshee of Lingandre Copper Co. reports successful water pumping at the New London mine. He notes Bresler depths show indications of higher value copper ore and expects to ship ore in about ninety days.
Sheriff Earnshaw of Washington County received a telephone message from Mr. Crawford of Jefferson Frederick County asking to be on the lookout for a young man who stole a gold watch from Crawford's house. The suspect claimed to come from Tennessee as officers watched the trolley and steam cars.
An alarm sounded about 430 this morning at the bakery of Mr Albert Schueler on North Market Street due to smoke from dry wood in the oven. Firemen responded but no damage occurred and no services were required.
Officers for the coming year were elected at the Enoch Chapter No. 23 Royal Arch Masons meeting last night. Named were H. J. Fromke as Most Excellent High Priest Howard E. K., H. J. Kefauver, E. B. Ramsburg as treasurer W. N. Young as secretary and S. I. Rhoads as sentinel.
An old-time wood stove owned by Mr. John Dadisman is described as having the inscription "Joseph and Potiphar's wife" on its sides and a date believed to be 1749. It was purchased from Me. Luther Powell near Woodsboro.
The Adamstown Democratic club met last night and arranged to attend a meeting in Frederick on October 36. The plan is to run from Ranswick for the gathering, with Mt. Airy also involved.
A Republics mass meeting occurred at Nazarite Hall. Court stenographer Frank L. Knode and James H. Brunner led the event, while Dorney’s drum band paraded the street beforehand.
Purely personal items list residents and relatives traveling or visiting in Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and nearby towns. Names include Pearce Weinberg Statey Levy Usmp e Fleming MacGill Myers Dyer Munshower Gladhill Stogers Cramer Hepley Jenkins Staley and others with movements to and from West Patrick Street East Patrick Street West Church Street and various homes.
Rev J W Houck newly appointed pastor of the Third U B Church in York Pennsylvania was locked out of the building on Sunday both for morning service and Sunday school. Officials demand Presiding Elder Washinger explain Rev Rodes removal as 90 percent of the congregation want the former pastor to stay.
Edward J. Hudson has sold his son on North Market Street in a dispute with Jeen Haugh of Norfolk Va over a land interest valued at 4900 dollars.
Maryland Governor Crothers pledges strict enforcement of the Corrupt Practices Act across counties. He will deploy Secret Service agents before and on election day to prevent bribery, and has ordered state attorneys and sheriffs to act decisively. He rejects so called trick ballots and vows honest wins.
A new arrangement has the City Opera House offering nightly entertainment except Sundays. The Mesara Leichert and mana kere begin a film series with three one hour shows at 7 40 8 30 and 9 30 each evening, with repeat screenings and patrons allowed to stay for the full evening. Films will be frequently changed.
Fitzhugh Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy meets this evening with an interesting program. Grace Reformed Church hosts events Wednesday to Friday. Blumenschein millinery opening Friday. Harvest Home observed at the Home for the Aged Thursday. Lutherans Synod begins its annual session Thursday night.
Water color paintings by artists display at North Market Street in a window of O P Bennett and in James E Dolls jewelry store. The Old Jug Bridge on the Monocacy and a piece titled Mid Summer Retreat attract passersby who praise the artworks highly.
Royce of near Thurmont faced multiple indictments regarding his wife and minor children. The proceeding occurred Saturday with defense by Stoner and Weinberg as the traverser’s counsel.
An old-fashioned advertisement promotes Tastee Bee underwear and woolen wear for men. It lists ribbed vests and pants in multiple weights and sizes, light to heavy, with prices ranging from 25 cents to 2.75 dollars, highlighting wool and silk options and fleece wear for winter use.
Autumn Tailored Suits and fabrics highlighted, with prices for black fabrics, coatings, broadcloths, and colored broadcloths. Corsets praised for fit and comfort, featuring various sizes and styles, including white balls and standard figures. sale pitches emphasize quality and patron satisfaction.
Local notices advertise Hallowe'en at Lake View with masked carnival prizes and free admission for Thurmont and Frederick ticket holders on October 31. Other attendees pay 10 cents. Additional items include skating and dance tonight, a piety party Thursday, and notices of portraits, photographs, and a city opera house program.
The last Prohibition party meeting of the campaign is set for tonight at Weller's Hall Lewistown. County Chairman Jacob Engelbrecht and FR Bapington will speak with others about the election outlook and a hoped for increased Prohibition vote this fall.
An enthusiastic audience filled the City Opera House for opening continuous moving pictures by Pearce & Sheck's illustrated songs after a large demand from the public. Shows at 7.30 4.30 and 9.30 with all three performances available for one admission. Prices children 50 cents adults 10 cents. Also notices for Republican club meeting and charity theater to aid Empty Stocking Association.
108 years ago George Rice started the business in Preverick Maryland and his son and grandson kept it going to the present day. An April 2 1429 date appears in the ad with prices for preserved strawberries imperial tow Formosa Oalong and various groceries including Armour beef extract sacks coffee and other items listed with prices in cents or pounds.
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