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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
6
The fragment mentions safety, oyster tonging season, an agricultural fair in Frederick, and the Longworths involvement with newspapers. It hints at financial losses of $30,000 and ongoing conflicts over coverage, but details are incomplete.
A long discussion on debt imprisonment contrasts English practice with Maryland law. It cites 9 285 people jailed in England that year and notes hardship cases, including a workman jailed for debts incurred by his wife. The piece warns against enabling broader credit reliance and urges protective measures.
The Cumberland Times reports a man attacked another with a pocketknife, head severed from the body but not proven, and a $100 fine for the incident. Capt. Halas’ crime would be classified as disorderly conduct in the record.
A jumble of quotes from the Louisville Courier Washington Star Philadelphia Inquirer Ledger and Lodger shows public mood and humor in fragmentary snippets. The pieces touch on social chatter crime warnings legal questions and a salesman quip reflecting city life.
A column discusses rural residents moving to urban areas seeking better prospects while city life appears stressful. It cites the Play Congress in Chicago and efforts to revive outdoor recreation, noting apartment living with lawns and playgrounds as signs of a broader social shift toward wholesome leisure and public virtue.
A fragmented poetry page presents elegant verse on light and the soul, interwoven with a sentimental love sonnet about childhood devotion and a broken heart. The text includes scattered names and a brief ad snippet for Pearre's Modern Pharmacy and a local newspaper note about samples.
A flood of short personal notices from York Pa and surrounding areas details residents visiting relatives in the city and returning home. Names include Mr O C Wirehiing Dr 638 Highbarger Mrs Mary Hghbarger Robert Clabaugh Aubrey Nocodemus Vansant and children Maury Musgrove and many others with trips from Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Union Bridge and beyond.
The report notes repairs on the West Patrick street bridge over Carredl Creal and painting at a Med. Prod. Muin's grocery on West All Raint's street. A fence is being rebuilt and front facades on North Market street are being refreshed by workers under Michael Kennedy and others.
The Thropp condemnation proceedings before Chief Judge Worthington and Judge Jaques were continued yesterday afternoon until 5 40 o clock. A recess extended to 2 00 and the hearing paused to protect repair work. this morning the judges held a private session to avoid interfering with repairs and resumed around 11 00 with a 2 00 restart and likely conclusion this afternoon.
Attorney J T RL Hever represents Suits for Damages against Aderich M Hougte by Wo Corum and Wo Corum. Alleges assault and battery Monday evening at McKaig when Koogly struck Coram in the eye and another injury occurred. A second suit claims defamation over a horse theft accusation. No amounts listed.
The funeral of the late Dr Thomas Turner was held at twelve o'clock today from his Intercaidence on West Second Street. Services were conducted at the house by Rev. Dr. Osborne Ingle. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery. arrangements by Etchison. The Philadelphia Press notes a humorous quip about gas in a unrelated anecdote.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment that cures by acting on the blood to strengthen the system. It claims a $100 reward for failure to cure and urges readers to send for the medicine and for a free pamphlet.
Obituaries note the death of William Beardanu cku and families in Hyattown and Monrovia area. Multiple services recorded with interments at Pleasant Hill and Clyde cemeteries. Also announces Letitia Ward death at Shamont, plus child fatalities and funeral arrangements in Urbana Wolfville and Thienont.
A pleasant surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Clarence A Bowers at Pleas-sot Knoll on a September Sunday evening. Relatives and friends gathered for the first time in six years, sharing fruit, cakes, ice cream and lemonade after a dinner. The guest list included Jacob Bowers and family and numerous relatives from Jimtown Lewistown and nearby towns.
The notice notes Charles Abrecht on leave and Juufus Pattingall of West Patrick Street returning from Tuberiolosis Sanitarium in Sabillasyile after apparent recovery from a sprained ankle. It mentions treatment ideas, Rest, and potential cures, with sale details for real estate and personal property. The Reverend will offer at public sale in Walkersvalle, Frederick County, Maryland.
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