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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1909
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment references American history figures and the Continental Congress. It mentions a Pennsylvania member and a judge, with a note on astronomical events and a lunar mention.
Fragmentary OCR text shows ads and notices for a church, market, typewriters, and racing references. Key readable items include a church mention, Dixon's Market, and a few scattered product and job hints. No clear event or names form a coherent report.
Tomorrow is the fourteenth day of the month, the regular collection day. Carriers of To Dany News will collect from all subscribers on their routes the exact amount due. Having exact change ready will save mutual inconvenience.
The Placerville Republican reports the death of Mrs. Carolena Augusta Roelke, pioneer resident and wife of George H. Roelke, after two years of illness. She leaves eight children, five grandchildren, and a great grandchild, with burial planned at Reley. Born in Hanover, she arrived in America around 1840 and settled in Placerville in 1852. The obituary notes her Christian character and long service as a pioneer lady of El Dorado County.
A man, Boggs, negotiating to sell town land for the American Pressed Steel Co. near Hagerstown was attacked and died after a drive to Sharpsburg. Witnesses say he claimed to represent a steel plant project employing 1500, with 50 workers to start excavations. He left the Baldwin Hotel with attorney Hagner to close the deal when ill humor escalated and violence occurred. The diamond stick pin he offered for safekeeping proved glass. Police investigation underway into the events surrounding his death.
Elder Bonsack spoke on Evangelism at the Church of the Brethren last night, stressing that evangelical meetings depend on spirit and motive. He urged telling the gospel to others, praises grace, and outlined methods for Gospel meetings with simple, sincere preaching. Tonight’s subject is What a Christian F. There will be song service at 7 45 and preaching at 8. Cordial invitation.
Frank Lee and Rash Lee, both colored, were arrested by Officers Cronenburg and Renga on a charge of attempting to commit a robbery in an alley near Brightwell. Frank Lee was jailed for a hearing tonight. Rash Lee notified to appear. Brightwell was taken to jail for processing. Fines were also imposed on Homer Keefer and Jesse Crea for fighting on North Market Street, paid at the hearing.
Cows wandered onto a railway line causing a collision with a train. The incident disrupted service, and local pork butchers raised prices from 12 to 15 per pound due to higher costs for forage and transport.
A long list of residents and visitors is recorded, with Francis Brits in town on business and many others returning from Baltimore, Washington, and other cities. Names include Mes Moe, E. Biggs, Berene Motter, George Fane, Aquilla Youle, and Mrs. WW. F. Ogle, among others, with notices of travel to Frederick, Baltimore, and Shippensburg for study or visits.
The matinee at Frederick Driving Grounds on Saturday features three classes for harness horses and a running race with strong entries. A notable match race between mice Barrick and Valentine from Rocky Ridge adds excitement. Braddock Heights Band will perform during the event starting at 2 o'clock.
A church note reports the pastor's absence and a district center session. A five year old girl from Foxville fell from a tree, was treated by Dr. Smith of Smithburg, and remained under care after the incident.
Frederick reports a Reform Congregation planning a three year old effort to build a new church on a central Brunswick site. Rev Charles M Smith, pastor, says excavation for the foundation will start within ten days and the project aims to serve Red Men's Ball area worshippers with a building cost to be determined.
A jumble of brief items reports deaths from train accidents near Rawlings and Greenwood, a golden wedding in Port Deposit, a fatality from a strike in Cambridge, a death while visiting Magorstown, a pure food expert named Cornelius Beatty appointed at Maryland Agricultural College, and various legal and criminal mentions. Also notes a missionary convention in Beaver Creek and a drowning of Peter Elder at 2301 Boston Street in Baltimore.
Frederick district ministers from 43 charges meet in Baltimore conference to protest J. Stump's nomination for Cumberland posting. They cite his liquor trade and objectionable advertising as grounds, authorizing Rev Richard Edwards to send copies of the protest to President Salt and Director Durand of the congress.
A meeting in the interest of the White Credp Silk Co will be held this evening at Walkeraville. The annual Medical and Chirurgical Facult meeting convenes tomorrow. Several local residents are improving after illnesses, including Mr G Lester Thornes of Adams Town and Mr Charles D Blumenauer who resumes work. Mrs Lewis B Glingso improves and can go out. A white resident was taken to City Hospital with a bout of illness, and others are mentioned in passing.
Dr Dixon presides as Frederick City Lodge No 100 hosts a regular meeting with Rev Dr Thomas Freeman Hixon delivering an Odd Fellows fellowship address. A noted council member, Hixon is celebrated for his study of the order and will be welcomed by all present. A musical program adds to the evening’s enjoyment.
Local notices mix school enrollments Odd Fellows meetings and club events. Frederick public notices advertise shorthand classes at the Woman's College, lodge meetings, dancing, racing, and driving club events alongside price updates and misc announcements.
A fragmentary page blends bakery advertisements for Baker’s Favorite Flour and G W M Kroner Baking Co with claims of nutrition and price. It also mentions preachers inviting all to nightly services at the church and a 25th Anniversary Hanover fair with attractions and racing, amid miscellaneous product promos and notices.
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