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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
5
Mobley and brothers present a catalog style notice for fall and winter stock in a local furniture shop. The fragment mentions Thos H Haller and references a ready supply of second hand items, indicating a sale or display period at the shop.
Various short items note Mr Harry Worman catching ten suckers while fishing, Markell and Font introducing a new delivery wagon, local folks testing piscatorial skills in Greenfield, Camp 17 members attending Camp 44 picnic at LeGore’s, pavement resurfacing on William H Raneburg’s store side, Edsward Anderson and Otis Anderson catching a fine bass, Chutes Pheb us and John Yunhorn catching half a bushel of fish near Carroll Creek, J Nicholas and August Brust catching 18 fine bass averaging 2 pounds each in Greenfield, brushes at the Frederick Inter Urban Railroad power plant dislocating and delaying traffic, freight car and motor leaving tracks near Braddock Heights, a large crowd at Braddock Heights dance and bowling, and the reunion nat date set for Friday night September 25.
A quiet wedding at St Johns rectory at one o'clock joining John Thomas Kennedy and Emma Virginia Stone. Rev. A J Conlon officiated with close family present. Bride wore Lucerne silk, bridesmaids in white lawn, traveling outfits for the couple post ceremony. They depart at 1 55 for Baltimore and Washington. plans to reside at 32 East Church after October 1.
Old officers were re elected at a courthouse meeting of the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway Company. President D Columbus Kemp First vice president Alexander Ransburg Second vice president Charles Wertheimer Secretary Charles C Waters Treasurer Dr Franklin B Smith. The board planned to resume work on the railway Monday with 2000 feet remaining to complete. The project aims to finish in time for the fair.
A reception for Rev. John Paul Tyler and his bride, at Trinity M E Church South, lasted until 10 o clock in the Sunday school room. The event drew many clergy and townspeople, with a decorative palm bower and refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee served by the congregation. The couple will reside at 125 East Third Street after a few days at 800 Mast Church Street.
A new warrant was issued by Justice Ritter for the arrest of Bradley McHenry following the circuit court decision in Mayor and Aldermen v McHenry. The court reserved judgment on the city ordinance repeal ad reenactment, finding the entire penalty section required precise section by section repeal and reenactment.
Frederick College will begin its 145th opening next Thursday September 17 at 9 30 a m. Distinguished citizens will attend while the president delivers the inaugural address and a student will sing an original hymn. Incoming faculty will offer short talks to inspire. All interested in maintaining a high-grade boys college are welcome. About 11 a m classifications and assignments to classes will follow, actions beginning without delay.
Mr. Charles E. T. Best, formerly of this city, was working on a river dam near Brewater when a collapsing scaffold sent him about twenty five feet to rocky ground. He suffered three broken ribs a badly cut lip and a severe head wound.
At the Pasteur Institute Helen Gainn seven year old daughter of Mrs Mollie Delgshmuts Gainn of Richts Mills was bitten by a small dog a few days ago. Suspected rabies followed and Ming Gaintr was sent to the Pasteur Institute Baltimore for treatment where her condition later showed favorable improvement.
A parade of visitors returns and travels in and from Frederick area towns. Names include Addison Bra visiting Alexandria. Mira Agnes Delt visiting Mrs Gertrude Lilly in McSherrystown. Mrs Win Rathaburg visiting Utlow Mills. Lewis Saum from Hagerstown visiting Frederick friends. Mrs Buoer visiting Fosgaville. Mrs F A Dawa returning from Middletown. Leslie Pyte visiting Joseph Doug lass in East Third street. Mrs Charlene Schrost and Marshall Grumbine visiting Virginia friends. Kemp Main and child from Washington visiting Ella Main on West Patrick street. Mr Hargett returning from Wheeling for a fair. Mrs Katherine Hahn visiting Baltimore and Washington. Prof A M Ian gle returning from La Plata. Rev Fr Hurlbut visiting St Johns rectory. Rev Dr and Mrs Steck returning from Gettysburg. Mrs Ogle returning to Creagerstown after visiting Staub on North Market. Mr and Mrs W J Green returning from Baltimore. Miss Jessie Bennett returning from trips to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Washington. Miss Bessie Shry and Miss Edith Welch visiting Renns on West Patrick. Mrs Harry W Bowers returning from New York and Canada. Mrs Katie Haughey returning from Braddock with Grove family. Bruner family trip to Atlantic City. Jennie Lewis visiting Elm Wood. Ruth Brockman returning from South Market. Charley I Stevenson visiting North Market. Stevenson secretary of National Beagle Association. Mrs J F Harkins and daughter Pauline plus Josephine Brenner returning from Parkersburg and Ohio. Mr and Mrs Charles A Landis returning from Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Landis attended National Council of the O U A M sessions as Maryland State Council representative.
Local pastors announce schedules for sermons and meetings at Urbana area churches with Rev A J Gill preaching at 10:30 am, services at Braddock Heights and All Saints Episcopal, Evangelical Lutheran, Trinity Nazarene, and more. Mission activities and Sunday schools listed, plus parish events, vesper services, and confirmations.
Daring act by Miseea Ruth and Emora Ohler, daughters of Rowe Ohler near Emmitsburg, followed Sunday night theft of their horse and buggy. They chased the thief after discovering the team ahead, seized the bridle, demanded the thief identify himself, but he fled across fields with no clear identification.
The Sick reports several residents with ailments including rheumatism sore arm typhoid fever and a broken wrist while Mrs Shafer recovering from stroke walks to the trolley with her daughter and visits Braddock Heights A well is being bored at Jigger Hill near Braddock Heights by Douglass H Hargett with plans for a treatment center for nervous disorders and related illnesses.
A lively social event at Hett's cottage near Braddock Heights featured games, music, and a watermelon and cantaloupe feast. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Goo, Tr., Mr. Henry A., Mrs. Lohman, several Baltimore residents, Robert Orosa of Frederick, Miss Marian Webster of Lewistown, and Helena Haines of near Braddock Heights.
D Baker and G Duvall lead a small firm trio with Wm Baker, D Simm erman and Bamurl G Duvall listed as President and Vice President roles. Caprice 2 fet cobbler noted among items.
Local fabric shop promotes Autumn and Winter fabrics with an extensive display of imports and domestic novelty suiting. Highlights include Bell Stripes in multiple colors, worsted suiting, chiffon broadcloth, and black duchesse batings. Prices range from 60 cents to $2 per yard, with various sale items and reduced whites.
Neidig and Miller announce stock of Baltmory roller skates at Lake View Casino with test rides. Hanover Fair excursion rates and train routes from Frederick via W F G railway to Hanover, Taneytown, and Catoctin with multiple departures September 13 to 19, 1908. Oysters and dining options promoted by local vendors. ads for flour delivery and gas company services complete the town promotion.
The Picete of Nibrah Cottage at Brad dock Heights enjoys a mellow summer and autumn program with long walks tennis matches farm excursions with lawn luncheons and straw tides. A bridge party hosted by Mr. Lottie Ruehle of Washington included twelve couples with Miss Ninnie V. Mitchell of Washington taking the first prize a handsome plate.
Captain D. John Markey reported witnessing Orville Wright set a new world aeroplane record yesterday at Fort Myer Virginia. The event marks a historic achievement in aviation as Wright demonstrated sustained flight capabilities.
A cluttered ad list offers groceries, personal care items, household goods, and furniture with prices, plus mentions of The Commoner newspaper by Mr. Bryan and a weekly mailing. It includes references to B uffalo Busy Corner Stimulators, Reliable Bedding, and Kwantity Kounts, with notices on a Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting and a window exhibit of art prints.
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