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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
5
On Sept 13 1814 British forces bombarded Fort Mc Henry in Maryland and Francis Scott Key was detained on a British ship inspiring The Star Spangled Banner. Confederate forces demanded Harpers Ferry after surrounding the town. In 1906 American naval forces landed at Havana.
From noon today to noon tomorrow the evening sky features Mercury Venus and Mars with Jupiter in view. A morning star presence is Saturn.
A Brunswick man, Rhomas A Hoffmaster, 23, obtained two marriage licenses in Frederick. After losing the first, he paid for a second license while planning to wed Isabelle Lewis, 23, of Samples Manor. A certificate filed September 10 by Rev. J. A. Winger confirms the marriage took place September 7.
A village sickness round updates several residents. Charles W. Toss Jr is confined by illness. Emma Bender of North Market Street is able to be out. Joan Zimmerman Jr and OQ. Avenue not yet fully well. Mrs Sehneffer Rhoads on Saunh Market Street now able to go out. Georgia Immans of North Market Street recovering from hip injury. Agnes J Englebrecht, daughter of OA Englebrecht of Tef ferson, remains ill. Pineal provider Carrier Vernon Tad erick confined to home. Sob Rhoads. Olivetta Rice of East Fourth Street hospitalized for typhoid fever after several weeks of illness.
Joe Sheehan, described as the Indian, finished fifteenth in the Nemile modified marathon held in Baltimore yesterday. Roy Holden, identified as the Meet Canadian, won the race. Thirty athletes entered. George Fine opened a new grocers store on West Fourth Street near the Church of the Brethren.
The Frederick Armory Commission faces a central site search after an Fourth and Bente Street option stalled over alley rights. Residents balked at the needed exchange, delaying purchase as the panel considers central locations on West Patrick Street and other sites. A Wednesday meeting will review reports by Col C A Little Capt John Markey and F Goode who inspected armory builds in other states seeking a modern, well planned facility within a $7000 site budget and up to $7000 for the land.
Pen Mar closes Sunday after a successful summer season marked by good weather and expanded train service. The resort hosted many reunions, extra equipment was needed on Sundays, and a new 48 page compilation of Game Laws of the States and Canada is now available. Representative David J. Lewis will be available in Washington, D.C. for caps requests.
Ambiguous OCR note indicates a scheduled event at South Mountain near Middletown with a vague stadium or location reference. The text mentions Saturday, September and a forthcoming confrontation or gathering, but exact details are unclear.
In Middletown a wagon overturn badly injured prominent farmer Mr John H Botbaddin of West of town. The wagon end-gate was out, sending Mr Routzuhli thrust from the vehicle. He lay unconscious at home, with doctors reporting slight improvement but lingering coma. A second item notes William H Smith selling a four-acre tract at Yellow Springs station to George F Summers.
Dr Charles McLeiister assistant superintendent AntiSalaga League of Maryland will speak at Union Chapel Rocky Springs Sunday evening September 7 at dusk. The event aims to discuss league goals and community concerns with local residents and supporters.
A Persian rug exhibit opens today at our store featuring genuine vegetable dyed rugs with vibrant designs. Youel B Mirza, a native of Persia, will be present for one week offering limited time prices and urging immediate purchases.
War in Middletown Valley marks the eleventh anniversary of the South Mountain clash. The Valley Register offers a full page feature by A C Koogh recounting war scenes and Antietam battles, with copies at five cents postpaid. A forthcoming event, September 18, hosts a gathering at Lake V under Mr Ritchh and Square Care ntless.
Braddock based Lather Shared aims to stage a festival tomorrow evening in September T1 with music by UL ALM Band offering entertainment for locals amid the community event.
The Iosper Mission Workers announce a festival on Saturday night at the Lanbert building on West Patrick Street. A regular monthly meeting of the Civte Chit Noobe was held Monday afternoon at Wamith's Col lewe Tfall. details unclear.
Socialist meeting announced for Saturday evening at Market and Church streets with Mr Youn a prominent real estate dealer of Hagerstown born in Middletown Valley and son of the late Daniel Young to speak on socialism. Also notices of talks in Point of Rocks Middletown and a dance, with Bradduck and Engle mentioned.
The Lewis Aldermen discuss late mail service and how to correct delays. Officials note trains on time are crucial, with the post office and Congress urged to address the issue. Officers cite thaw and line disruptions while awaiting a Washington plan to improve punctuality and reliability.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference profits, state finances, a national bank, and private interests. Mentions Morrell, Frederick, and a notary official, with scattered dates and locations, implying a legal or financial notice from a historic period. The legible names point to figures like J. Proviers Thomas and various entities.
A sensational ad outlines a mysterious fortune teller who promises dramatic life changes and detailed revelations. It touts special insight into self and others, hints at dates and figures, and urges readers to visit daily hours for personal guidance.
Attendees invited to a Woolson Marshall Lewis and Worthington Club meeting at its headquarters on Noo bust Petvick street. The gathering is scheduled for Monday evening, September 2, with Pranikeen Doosmith presiding. Also notes a picnic and tournament in Honey Grove and Mountaindale on Saturday September 2, plus dances and events later tonight.
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