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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
3
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page issue with news and special features. It claims the largest genuine circulation in Frederick city and county and promotes advantages for advertisers. Copy for new ads due by 6 p m Wednesday and ad changes by 12 noon that day.
George Larman of near Byde Montgomery county told Sheriff Gots his brother Charles E Larman had left the area and that three attempts had been made to poison his wife Mrs Bessie Larman in recent days. After a meat meal Mrs Larman became violently ill and was treated by Dr Stoneastees who gave an antidote and expects a full recovery.
Visitation Academy prepares to open the sixty flat echolastic term with boarders returning today. N J Wilson and Son repair the front building roof on East Second street, replacing much of the worn tin from a fifty year old Hogliah tu roof. Within the dormitories new white beds bedding and washstands are added, and the infirmary gains new chairs. Fredrick County public schools report 787 city students with 470 at Girls High School and 385 at North Market Street, 45 of whom are High School pupils. West South Street annex lists 32 pupils. North Market Street lists 385 pupils. West Booth Street male school lists 160 pupils.
Court actions recount multiple 1906 slander cases with Mrs Haugh and Mrs Hangh in proceedings before Judges Motter and Henderson. Jury returns verdict for plaintiff in one case while others were in progress or granted continuances. Attorneys listed include F L Stoner Leo Wineberg and Urner Urner for defendants.
The Bijou Family Theatre opened last night with a lively vaudeville program featuring clever sketches a bright song and dance duo by two girls a comedy sketch by Mr and Mrs Downtag plus illustrated songs and moving pictures. Despite lighting problems the show pleased audiences and tonight’s performance will repeat with matinees tomorrow and Saturday. The Junior Hall venue was neatly fitted up managers Downing Haller praised. set design included a Frank B Rhodes painted drop-curtain and Moerhl F Meherly wall decorations F. Obenderfer & Son supplied furnishings.
Charles T. K Young, real estate and insurance agent, reports the sale of the John O Hagen farm on the National pike 114 miles west of the city to Arthur McEwen of Ox Fibre Brush Works for 10000. McEwen plans a tin residence on the property. Also, Young sold Dill avenue property to QO Ansherman for private terms. Mr and Mrs Ansherman will occupy around December 1.
James Leonard, youngest child of Mr and Mrs John M Lion of Plans No 4, died September 3 aged one month two weeks after brief illness from whooping cough. Funeral held at Marvin chapel September 5 at 2 p m conducted by Rev J A Parker of Mt Airy M H Southboro with pallbearers Eddy Hood Willie Sprigg Walter Murphy and Horace Spurrier Lt Lewis in charge.
An early morning fire alarm followed a gasoline tank igniting at Mr. Williams Bruchey’s home on West Patrick Street as a stove was being lit. The tank was hurled onto the Castrell Creek bank adjoining the yard, preventing damage. Firemen arrived but were not needed.
Jemez EH Abrecht Jr of Baltimore, injured August 6 at Curtis Bay while renting air brakes to the B and O Yard, suffers a badly crushed foot. Doctors feared amputation but now expect to save the foot. Mr Abrecht formerly lived in Frederick.
A parade of neighbors and travelers visits and returns, detailing George Wilcoxon in Baltimore on business and numerous friends and relatives from Baltimore Niagara New York and other towns visiting in the city or returning from trips such as the Jamestown Exposition. Notables include Ham ilton B Showman from Baltimore, Ignatius Goode of Pontata Til, James Robinson from Northern Ohio, and Misses Miller Myers and Lescher with various local stops. Several residents plan or complete journeys to Baltimore Washington Hanover and Jamestown Exposition, with many back to East Third Street North Market Street and West Patrick Street.
The remains of Hampton Harrison killed near Mt Airy were shipped to Woodbine for today’s funeral. Funeral director W H B Etchison also cared for Samuel Hafer, whose service was at 2 pm at his West Patrick Street home with pallbearers named and Me Oliver cemetery interment.
Mayor George Hdn. Smith left Frederick at 9 45 a m for the Jamestown Exposition to perform The Star Spangled Banner during Maryland Day on September 12. He was invited for his role as Frederick's mayor and for the city's connection to Francie Scott Key, author of the anthem.
Fletcher A Baile a well known farmer near Winfield Carroll County was killed repairing a schoolhouse porch when its roof fell on him He died two hours later He was about 68 and survived by three sons and a daughter plus other relatives
The Immanuel Baptist Church of Cincinnati Ohio has tendered and Rev William Hammond Parker pastor of the First Baptist Church accepted an unanimous call. Parker will begin his new duties on the first Sunday in November. The church on College Hill near the University of Cincinnati has grown since its formation nine years ago and now serves a large congregation.
New York tree surgeon John T Withers visited Annapolis to discuss the Liberty poplar landmark on St Johns College Campus. He estimates the tree to be 500 to 600 years old with a 37 feet circumference and a 30 foot hollow, requiring 26 tons of concrete to fill after decayed matter is removed. The work aims to prolong the tree’s life for decades.
A Winchester dispatch reports a Sunday evening mirage over the city that observers described as a dark hill and a cloud bearing two marching soldiers, one in Russian uniform with a saber and the other a U S soldier, prompting superstitious belief it signaled divine omens. Also noted are sickness updates for local residents and a hospital patient in Baltimore.
A new disease said to cripple thousands of workers attacks hands and forearms. Physicians call it Dr Armbroater's disease in medical books, but labor groups term union paralysis. It shortens tendons and contracts fingers from tool strain. Chicago’s Breamiiitters' Ox ton launches an inquiry, with president John Macygap among early cases.
The document lists President J D Baker and WM Baker as Vice President with D Barber as second vice president. Cashier Samuel and assistant cashier Jas McSkerry are named along with a host of other officers including D Baker, Jonas C Morten, and J Hargett.
A period advertisement highlights September values in black wool and silk dress fabrics. It lists discounted items such as Black Chiffon Panama, Sangslier Cloth, Shower Proof Serge, Crepe Se Cola, Herring Bone Panama, London Twine Yelle, and Superfine Mohair with substantial percentage reductions. Also notes local notices about Republican meeting, book orders, optical services, moving picture shows, and utilities reminders.
The Somerset County Democratic convention nominated a full county ticket and adopted a platform opposing negro suffrage while endorsing Joshua W. Miles for the United States Senate. A church of concrete blocks to be erected in Cumberland estimates a $6000 cost, and Rev W D Mitchell reports rapid growth of his congregation. An Italian worker at Keeley mines died from a fall of rock. The Boyd’s creamery burned and will be rebuilt after an incendiary fire. Lorate’s Female Orphanage opened its new school year with Mrs Elizabeth Kreh as teacher and ceremonies led by Superintendent C C Carty, with two twenty orphans now in residence.
Y M O A directors will convene at Kemp Hall this evening at 7 30 to review the committee report appointing general secretary and physical director candidates. Other matters will be on the agenda for discussion.
Special car run announced by G. E. F. Anderson, superintendent. It will depart Fredericok Friday September 13 at 6 400 p m for Hagerstown, returning from Hagerstown at 10 45 p m. Round trip fare 800. Tickets available at the office and valid only on this special car.
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