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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
3
The Daily News item recalls 117 Battle of Stirling 1863 Hudson river discovery bearing his name 1675 death of Viscount Turenne 1748 birth James Thomson author of The Seasons 1772 death David Ricardo British economist 1802 birth Los Angeles native Pico last Mexican California governor who died in LA.
Readers are urged to promptly report to The News any failure to receive papers. The notice requests timely communication of missing or late deliveries to ensure continued service and address delivery irregularities.
Purely personal items list residents and visitors in Frederick and surrounding towns. Dr. O Bighbargar of Hagerstown thanks a city hotel judge in Westminster on business. Baltimore guests, exchanges with Frederick friends, and family visits are noted, including several Misses and Mrs. Fleming, Poole, Hagelbrecht, Harkins, and others.
The jury found one cent damages for Mrs Sallie Deru Haugh in a $5003 slander suit. Court opened with Judge Motter and Henderson. Earlier, the Smith v Cresager breach of contract case began, involving property in Walkersville bought for 1400 with 200 paid, set for April 1 removal, and a dispute over a 25 bonus before deed. The trial paused for a recess at 1 PM. The grand jury returned 28 indictments in the morning.
A morning ceremony at 8:30 at West Patrick street house of Franklin A Davis united Milas Roth Rossuno Dario and Gilmer Ray Flauts in the presence of families. Rev A J Gill officiated as guests praised the couple and gifts flowed. The newlyweds plan Washington and Jamestown trip then reside at 239 South Market Street after October 16.
At a Kemp Hall directors meeting G H McGregor of Guamtnerland Md was elected general secretary of the Young Men s Christian Association and W G Barker of New London Conn as physical director McGregor has served as secretary of the Cumberland Y M C A and Barker trained under leading Y M C A physical directors The group hopes to open a building by December 1 and begin physical culture by January 1 A Biennial Interstate Y M C A Convention for March was discussed and left open for further consideration
The funeral for Mrs. Benjamin T. Wirts was held this afternoon at 2:30 from her Wisner Street home with services at the church led by Rev. Dr. Charles F. Steck. Interment followed at Mount Olivet. pallbearers included John Wisner, Charles E. Halter, Philip Seeger, Lewis Mehrling, Columbus Knott and Luther M. Stone. O. O. Osrty funeral director. Also notes: George Plunwart ill with heavy cold and asthma. Maurios Holdcraft of Baltimore visiting. O Reuben Landis operated yesterday at City Hospital for appendicitis, condition improved.
Cramer and Staffer real estate and loan agents sold to W N and Alice BR Smith a lot with improvements in Petersville district on private terms.
A public missionary meeting is announced for Mt Zion M E Church in McKaig next Sunday evening September 15. The event invites parishioners and interested residents to attend and hear reports and talks on missionary work.
Week ended September 11 1907 lists property deeds incl Leonard Barrick to Foundation Rock Sims Co Frederick county $28000 and multiple other county and city transfers with values. marriage licenses for Get and Kowa Wiles and others. and Orphans Court actions including estates, inventories and accounts for Shriver Albaugh Thomas and Shepherd with notices of sale and executors appointed.
Mr Nichols and a party of P R and Company Philadelphia terminal officials toured the Hanover and Gettysburg Branch terminals yesterday. They aim to urge better facilities in Frederick. At Rocky Ford Colorado Watermelon Day highlighted the fair with ten carloads of melons costing 1200 dollars. About 16000 people attended.
At Braddock Heights an evening moving picture show by Pearce and Scheck drew a large audience. A special car from Hagerstown brought many attendees. The Democratic State Central Committee chose to adhere to the state convention resolution on the Senatorial primary and rejected a plan to award the ship to the candidate with a majority vote.
In a crowded Davis Street scene near the Third National Bank Building Captain J Philip Boman struck Congressman Pearre in the jaw, drawing blood, after a disputed article. Witnesses describe a heated exchange tied to a bitter Republican primary, with subsequent arrests and new clashes among local party figures.
The State Federation of Labor meets in Cumberland. Harford milk producers organize to raise milk prices. Washington County Republicans nominate a full ticket and add a local option plank. Dr T Mitchill Horner sues his wife's parents for 8100,00 over alleged alienation of affection. A Dorchester Democrat nominee faces factional strife as the convention ignores a GOP anti bribery proposal from Philips Goldeborough.
Mr H E Pottingall, employed in Baltimore for three years as secretary to the president of the Chesapeake Steamship Company, quits due to ill health and will return home near Wallisreville to recover for a month or two before seeking work suited to his health.
A historical banking notice lists officers and staff including H. D. Baker as president and vice president, with WM. G. Zimmerman and Samuel Duvall among cashiers and clerks. Also mentioned are Jupas Jas. McSuerry and D. E. Haravyer, along with various other names and positions.
Tomorrow is a legal holiday named Old Defandera Day. The bank will be closed and the post office will open from nine to nine. One delivery and two collections are planned in the morning. Evening window service runs from six thirty to seven thirty with one collection also in the evening.
Went Patrick street ladies celebrate the Aunty Riehl Festival last week in Carrell Park. The fundraiser raised 15.77 dollars, far exceeding hopes, supporting the old town spring and park beautification. Ann Onasie Riehl, 82, presided at the event, recalling historic town days as guests enjoyed gifts and raffles. Community generosity secures plans to expand and improve Carrell Park next summer with new grounds and landscaping discussions ongoing.
Local items include fall batbs at Henry Trail's Green House and a special round trip car to Hagerstown on September 13 with return at 10:45 p m. Tickets 800, available at the office. Republican campaign meeting September 12 at 8 p m at headquarters over Farmers and Mechanics Bank building. Notices of lost hat and incomplete postcard album, optical and dental services in Hagerstown, moving pictures at Auditorium September 10 11 12 13 at 8 15, Regnier dances twice weekly, fresh watermelons and cantaloupes for sale, and Miss Edith Ritchie’s School reopening September 25 1907.
Charler Rose, colored, paid a $350 fine for being drunk after a decision by Justice J. Francis Smith. Romeo Eaton, colored, faced a hearing for fighting, fined $20 and jailed 30 days for default.
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