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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
5
The column lists historical deaths including 160 Henry de la Tour d'Auvergi Wiscourt Turenne and 1834 Pio Pico, plus 1901 Justice Sedgwick. It also notes astronomical events with moon rise at 7:20 p.m. and Saturn conjunctions, listing ages and dates in a summary glance.
Several brief items note local activity including the Academy of the Visitation resuming classes, lawn mowing at Carroll Park on West Patrick Street, and varied local happenings such as fishing trips and new appointments within fraternal lodges. Memorial services are planned at Mt Olivet cemetery on Sunday after September 20 with several addresses. Rev. Thomas Freeman Dixon receives district deputy grand master commission and will visit the King David Lodge meeting next Wednesday night.
A Wednesday ceremony united Miss Bertie Vox Fox and Me W Riley of Orangeburg at 014 Wintreet Northwest Washington. Rev John T Huddle officiated as guests attended. The couple planned a Maryland mountains honeymoon and home at 911 A Street after October 1.
The funeral for Mrs. Lillie C. Rhoden died at her father Samuel Perrett’s home near Della occurred Tuesday at 2 PM at Koontz Chapel. Rev R E pson of Urbana led services with pallbearers Ollie Mobley John Whip David Jo Ira Sears Jr Sear and Boon Andrews in attendance. Interment followed in the family graveyard near the church. Geo W Peterawan was funeral director. A separate notice recalls infant James C G Hoffman from Font South Street with services at the house and grave conducted by Rev Fr Conlon. pallbearers Bly Witter anys Wace a recmands ieta use was made in wat Thomas P Rice served as funeral director.
A court session this morning involved a brief proceeding described as a "while" with unclear details. The readable text mentions Mr. Young and a person named Nash, but specifics and outcomes are not available in the fragment.
The fragment mentions a location on Patrick Street with a reference to The Blok and bab shee. Details are sparse and unclear about event, people, or organization.
In the Circuit Court a case involving Charles J. Barrick versus Milton Troxell about a buggy horse collision near Rocky Ridge on December 29 ended with the horse dying from severe injuries. The jury later awarded Mobel F. Moberly $60 in a separate case against Alfred McGwen.
The court ratified the inquisition against Thropp in favor of the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway Company. The jury awarded $150 damages, with prior verdicts of $100 and $70 in earlier inquests on June 19 and July 31. Costs are to be paid, and railroad work to connect with Innocacy Valley Railroad will resume.
An obituary notice records the death of Francia Chambers a colored resident who died during a night at a home on 1st Street. A burial service or interment is planned at St. John's Cemetery with arrangements noted for the local community.
At the Nasarach fair in Pa this week Meceaca Charles Ammennan won 8 first and 4 seconds while Arat fitge om herd took similar prizes. Mr Wier earned 8 first and 4 second place awards.
Col. George A. Pearre was formally notified for a sixth term by Republicans of Maryland's Sixth District at the Queen City Hotel in Cumberland. Col. John R. Rowzer led the event, with State Sen. W. McCulloh Brown and Harman Nolte also present. Pearre defended the national GOP platform and criticized Democratic conventions, arguing term limits are implied by the Constitution.
The Mon's Class of the United Brethren church held its first anniversary banquet in the Sunday school room. Three decorated tables, flowers, an orch estra, and a generous menu highlighted the evening as 86 members heard a toast by president Markwood D. Harp.
The Independent Hose Company voted to buy a Howe Engine Co. engine from Indianapolis for 4002 dollars plus 162 dollars in extras. Chauffeurs Messrs Wm. Fletch, Brust and their instruction by Harney Hoke and Frank Bente will delay its use until they are proficient. the city gains a valuable addition to its fire apparatus.
Mountain City Council No 22 and Daughters of Liberty held a trolley party to Jefferson and back last evening. Conductor W J Foster and Motorman Wm Grove ran the special car, stopping at a store for refreshments and visiting bowling alleys and other spots along the route. Many participants are listed, with laughter and gaiety noted as the trip concluded.
At the monthly meeting the Board of School Commissioners approved new hours for the West South Street school. Morning session runs 8:46 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Afternoon operates from 1:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Scholarships were awarded to Walter Ramebure Frederick and Miss Alice Langdon Myersville among others.
Lucy Kaufman Rosie Ramsburg and Norman Ramsburg were arrested by County Constable Jacob Cover at Mountaindale on larceny charges involving about one hundred forty five gold from Oliver Rice. They appeared before Justice John Francia Smith and were held on $100 bail each for grand jury action. Mary
An indictment charging William J. Long with assault with intent to commit rape was returned by the grand jury. Sheriff Myera and Deputy Ashbaugh arrested Long in Emmitsburg and jailed him, awaiting trial for an alleged February 28 attack on a married woman walking along a road near Emmitsburg.
Cement curbing is being laid on East Patrick street between Midie and Chapel alleys. Cobblestones have been removed and the blade prepared for concrete. Superintendent Igo H. Wiener has ordered repairs in front of J. Welty Fahrney to replace a deteriorated section.
The Board of Governors schedules a meeting to discuss items of interest for each member. Full attendance is requested as all business will be transacted.
The P. O. A. Plenic Camp 44 of Woodboro will hold its postponed plenic at Ore's Park tomorrow. Speakers include Congressman George A. Earre of Cumberland Secretary William Z. Heaps and pastors Rev. Charles A. Rodeker Baltimore Rev. Wm. E. Wheeler Taneytown Rev. Mr. Switzer Union Bridge and Mr. Reno Harp of this city.
Tomorrow is Old Defenders Day a legal holiday. Banks will be closed while the post office opens from 7 to 9 am. Carters will make two collections and one delivery in the morning. There will be window service and a collection from 7 to 8 pm.
A female deer with arc shaped marks was killed by Vinton Jones on Mountain. The animal was one of three often seen during the summer. Marks indicate several persons had shot at it.
A meeting of the Business Men's Association is scheduled for this evening at 8 o’clock in the Manonia Temple second floor.Election of officers will take place.
A fragmented OCR item lists figures and titles such as president and vice president, with several corrupted names and names of directors. The text includes monetary reference of $200,000 and a roster-like sequence of individuals including Baker, Morvan, Runesson, Hatten, Baxm, Barre, Contay, Tuovany, Cunm, Kuvaevsay, suggesting a corporate or organizational board with multiple officers.
Our advance show at Tailored Buits ta Ral features twice the range of previous years. The new room showcases the war era line with emphasized goods. Prices are reasonable for the quality. See the stock of Tailored Walste Net and Buk Walste fretola. White India Linen Walste greatly reduced. Act quickly at the Apxlong Bench.
A featured exhibit showcases fall and winter fabrics from Neidig & Miller and Sidig & Muller. The display highlights striped and herringbone patterns in Worsted Suiting, Chiffon Broadcloth, and satin weaves with new finishes. Prices range from $0.60 to $4.20 per yard with several strong values noted for gowns and trims.
News of the State reports a water famine threat in Hagerstown. The piece notes Emack Camp, Confederate Veterans, proposing a State reunion and lists events including a court ruling on insolvency for Em manuel and Hoffman. It also mentions local figures such as Mr. Charles I. Lord and a notable death in Philadelphia. A new electric company in Caroling county is formed at Federalsburg and the Cecil County Road Commission awards a road contract to E Ward Brown for $19,955.10.
Frederick residents may visit the Hanover Fair in Pennsylvania with special rail service on September 12 to 16. Trains run from Fourth Street at 2.00 4.40 and 7.30 p.m. daily, with return trips to Frederick. Excursion tickets are sold at reduced rates and Lake View offers skating boating and dancing in the afternoon and evening.
The All Frederick blebal club, composed of amateur players, will cross bats with the strong Brunswick YMCA club at Athletic Park on Sunday at 2 p.m. The Freeman lineup includes Creager, Birch, Phobus, C Bentz, Holiff, J Bentz, Schell, Derr, Garrett. Brunswick Y.M.C.A. battery Butler and Snarr. A small admission will be charged.
Rev H C Denny dies aged 8 and one of the oldest Jesuits. Also Fr Donnelly and Fr Josephine die on the same day at St John Newfoundland. Denny and Jorge were former members of St John’s Novitiate. Brother Donnelly served as Procurator there.
Work has begun on the foundation for a new warehouse at Union Shitting Mills. Lloyd Culler has secured the contract to erect the building.
A fragment notes Walkeravide W. C. T. U. member Cowie from the W. C. T. U. visiting the home of Mrs. C. A. in Walk an feveds. The text is incomplete but indicates a social or organizational visit.
Regular Friday night dance will be held at Braddock Heights tonight with cars leaving every half hour. Subscriptions for The Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post are accepted by Misa Miniee, Agent, 219 N Market St, County WIA.
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