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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
4
On September 21 events span centuries from 1337 with Edward I of Dagiana murdered at Berkeley to later dates. Notable entries include Sultan Selim I and Charles VI’s deaths, the 687 treaty at Rynwick, and figures like John Leydon Macadam born 1832 for roads, Sir Walter Scott death, William Warren acting life, and Simon Steinen’s death in New York.
Subscribents please report promptly to The News any irregularity in receipt of papers.
Residents and guests are noted in a local social roundup with Emory L. Coblentz and Mrs. John Davis visiting Atlantic City and many others traveling to cities like Philadelphia Boston and Washington. Names include Ada Virte Henristia McDonnal Kathe Pinger Mary Miller and Miss Marie Yeakle with departures for Exposition trips and hospital returns.
The Bijou Family Theatre announces a September 23 week program featuring a fresh film bill with up to date musical performances and songs. Comedian Atlee Teabel O. Jackson is spotlighted, presented by Lx Levin, in a one act comedy titled Training a Haaband. Stage effects will be prepared and rehearsed by Mr. Divatog.
The will filed for Probate to the Orphans Court leaves all property to his wife upon her death to be sold and divided among the children Georga H and David E Zimmerman Mrs Anns Or Habu Miss Aroandas D and Olena E Zimmerman. George H Zimmerman named sole executor. Also notes on local illnesses and hospital visit.
At a special meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen the city tax rate was fixed at 110 per 100 with a taxable basis of 1 032 110 and last year 4 055 104. Proceeds fund general needs and sinking fund. The board discussed streetcar traffic, auto speeds, water rent collector pay, and market hours from 8 to 11 AM effective October 15. Health Officer notes gutter condition on East Fourth Street. city engineer ordered survey.
Cramer and Stauffer sold for William DeLashmutt a three story brick dwelling on South Market Street, purchaser unnamed. Edgar K Moore sold a two story brick house on East South Street to Ira Y Moore for 1600 dollars. Charles Zaigler sold a building lot on East Church Street for 200 dollars to an unnamed buyer. William and Charles Mohrling sold four building lots on the same street by private terms.
Automobile Misheps and companions including Mr Charles O Weatera son James and Mr Wm H Ramsburg set out for Thurmont. The carriage broke down at Harmony Grove prompting vehicle repairs then a tire burst near the town forcing a walk to Thar mont before repairs let them continue to Harmony Grove and home arriving after midnight.
Elliott's English Thoroughbredna presented Under Two Flags at Bijon Thoa asty before a large audience. Miss Issbel Jackson as Cigarette Girl excelled and was well supported. Garry Bobker provided a noted impression of an Italian and a German. The company offered Teas Cyone matinee this afternoon and will close tonight.
Work on the Washington, Frederick and Gettysburg Railroad proceeds with the large embankment between Tuscarora and Yellow Springs nearly finished. About three quarters of a mile remains to grade between this station and Juswia town. Trains will reach Tuscarora tomorrow and are expected to extend to Yellow Springs within a few days.
The jury last evening returned a not guilty verdict for William A Welty after about 145 minutes deliberation. Other cases heard included Samuel T Rayer found guilty, and several trials continued to Monday due to witness absence.
Colonel Nutt loses his prized steel gray mare Skelagh in a peculiar incident near Frederick Junction. While en route to Dr Magruder's in Araby, the horse wheeled at a freights whistle, reared, and fell breaking its neck on the dry bridge over the B&O Railroad. Skelagh, mothered by an imported Irish mare, had won many races in France.
The technical world explains modern tallow dips are now made with stearic acid rather than pure tallow. Wicks are heated to mass produce many candles, yet the product remains a tallow descendant. About 140,000,000 pounds of tallow are used yearly in U S candle factories amid competition from gas kerosene and electricity.
Mrs Carroll L Elgin of Washington DC died September 17 at age 23. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs B Thompson of Martinsburg WV and is survived by her husband and two children. Her remains were taken to Knoxville for funeral September 19. Sister M Louise Jordan a member of The Blisters of St Joseph of Mazareth died recently in Louisville KY born near Emmissburg fifty years ago as eldest child of John and Catherine Jordan.
Hymeneal report notes Robert G Osoper and Mira Ola Atwell of Lackatts Virginia wed Wednesday at Point of Rocks in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Asa Richards. East Berlin Railway Co. has elected Vincent Sebold of Emmitsburg as president and general manager. the Pennsylvania corporation carries the county name in its banner.
Several churches list times for services and Sunday schools tomorrow. Fraddock Heights hosts a venus song service at 7 p.m., and Schreysville Mission holds an 8 p.m. event followed by bun day school at 9 a.m. Multiple congregations schedule masses, prayers, and sermons from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Asvill Cobor preaching at St John’s Reformed Bucksytown at 2 p.m. and other pastors leading morning and evening services, Sunday schools, and youth programs across Middletown, Myersville, and adjacent communities.
The Boys Temperance Association met last night led by vice president Rosson Rhoads. The program included singing, recitation of the 23rd Psalm, prayer, pledge recitation, and the song that Mother Sang. Officers elected: President Resaca Rhoade, vice president John Shaw, secretary Walter Mehrting, treasurer Matthew Staley, librarian Emory Daneburger.
The Y M C A building has been completed by Mr Geary ER Fox. Mr Frank Markell Jr of Urbana mourns a bulldog death from a game heat wound received yesterday. He believes the dog was shot on purpose.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Democratic Central Committee was held today at headquarters in the Eethiesa building. Details of the campaign were discussed and it was decided to mount one of the most active campaigns in years with many meetings planned across the county.
A noisy jumble of goods and ads lists household items with prices, a special rail trip, a graniteware sale, and dancing class notices. It mentions Shipley & Boost specials, a graniteware sale, Babbitt's soap, and a shorthand and typewriting course at East Third Street, plus greenhouse plants and a school reopening in late September 1907.
The Associated Prohibition Press cites liquor journals warning that the next major clash will be in Congress. It highlights editorials from Champion of Fair Play and Winslow Spirits Gazette noting campaigns in Pennsylvania and Georgia, plus political pressure across states to push prohibition nationwide.
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