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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
5
The page recalls Lincoln's emancipation proclamation warning issued in 1863 and notes the death of railroad promoter Garrison N Y in the era. It also lists astronomical events with moon positions and the autumnal equinox including Apogee and Jupiter conjunction details.
New advertisements list Fixings for Founders' Week with notices from P RLR and Wm B Foot View Braddock Heights Furniture Store. Middletown stores promote black dress goods Neidig Miller property for sale T K Young men's $3 shoes and savings bank messages appear among the brief listings.
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday and feature twelve pages with news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county, inviting advertisers to submit new or changing copy by deadline Wednesday afternoon.
Clippings show upcoming winter schedules for Roatan and Brad dock Heights dances, milliners preparing for openings, pumpkins ripening amid egg prices, and notes on local events. Reports include fishing at Washington Junction, a large sweet potato yield, a new delivery wagon in York Pa, a workplace injury at Busy Corner, and a forecast of a cold October warming mid month with a great fair ahead.
The funeral of Wm A Corum was held at 2 pm at the Reformed church in Jefferson with Rev D N Dittmar officiating. Bearers included Armetop, Charles Hemp, Wim Doty, Paul Culler, Ernest Fry, and Ralph Culler. Eagle members served as honorary bearers. Interment followed at the Reformed cemetery. Etchison Funeral Director. The late John Usher Markell’s service at the Protestant Episcopal church drew a large gathering of sorrowing friends. Board of Visitors and Audents of Frederick College attended.
Fragmentary OCR text shows tangled phrases and broken names without a clear event or outcome. The readable content mentions a person named Jon and clothing, but no coherent incident, date, or location is establishable from the fragment.
A large crowd appeared before Justice C. Eckstein as 20 plus violators paid $3 fines for gambling violations. All pleaded guilty and were released after posting fines or payment plans and were held for grand jury action in 100 dollars recognizances. Names of those charged include Lawrence Roberts and George Washington among others. The hearing drew the largest crowd in years at police headquarters.
The morning arraignment before Chief Judge Worthington lists defendants including Joseph Henecal for larceny of 43 dollars of goods, Amos Shane for larceny of 10 dollars, Joseph W. Gover and his counsel James McNulty for larceny of 59 razors and knives, Irving Ashbaugh and Lloyd Danner for larceny of 27 chickens, Vernon Dorsey for stealing 30 pounds of clover seed, Albert Cashour for 25 pounds of clover seed, Mary Brown for larceny of six shirtwaists and a corset cover, John Duppins for larceny of a watch and four chickens. Some plead guilty. others plead not guilty. The judge remanded those pleading guilty to jail for investigation. Mrs Hilda Grobe is indicted for murder after fatally wounding Claude Forrest.
Frederick baseball aims to defeat Lewistown on Thursday with Pat Maher pitching and Crea per Peaster Reitz Malone among the lineup. Lewistown counters with Ma lone at first and Schaeffer battery, as a large Frederick crowd awaits while proceeds benefit the Frederick Baseball Association and Prank Dyer serves as umpire.
Sie Morgan pled guilty to disorderly conduct at Locut alley and was fined by Justice C.H. Eckstein. Mai Smith also pleaded guilty to a related charge on Saturday as Officer Hobbs reported. The fines were paid.
Mr and Mrs A M Landauer of East Church Street announce the betrothal of their daughter Miss Helen Webster Landauer to Mr R Eleaberg of Lonaco J Levatne is the intermediary.
A long list details Mr D Guy Thomas and Alfred Ritter returning from Atlantic City and Weatzniwater, J F Davis visiting Fountain Mills on business, and many others from Washington to Carroll county visiting relatives or starting new posts. The sprawling notes cover weddings, journeys, and social calls across East Patrick Street and surrounding towns.
By court order today Mesers David Lowenstein and D Princeton Buckey became receivers for the Eler B Mc Cahan property which mainly consists of hotel furnishings The hotel building is owned by Lowenstein and Charles Wertheimer McCahan consented to the receivership to settle creditors He will manage the hotel during the transition with potential buyers and lease transfers planned The receivers posted 10000 bond and assume control with Stoner Weinberg representing the receivers and Buckey acting for McCahan's side
Sousa's current touring band is hailed as the largest and finest he has led, with soloists Misa Luty Allen, Mins Ross Reichard, and Herbert L. Chalke. The ensemble is billed for a Friday city opera house appearance.
A fragmentary financial note shows a surplus of 100000 and a balance of 300000 with scattered names and titles such as President and Cashier. readable bits suggest banking or organizational roles but specifics are corrupted and unclear.
The buyer of The Model has returned from New York after days of selecting merchandise for every department. The Express and Fright deliver Wall Goode of every description and the store is positioned to supply Crows Goods Silks Linens Cotton Dress Goods and more.
Our enlarged Ready-to-Wear Department offers a larger range of garments and improved display. On the first floor we can show in ten minutes a suit, bourette, cloaks, rain coats, furs, petticoats, walster fabrics, madras not and silk sweaters to meet your buying needs.
Advertises a town sale by John D Hendriggbon Neidio and Miller offering Black Dreb goods and full styling for month back. Lists prices on various fabrics including Chevron Worsted and Broadcloth with regular prices shown and significant discounts. Also touts women’s mourning veils and hats with marked value and present buying emphasis.
Wilson Plemess starred in When Old New York Was Dutch at the City Opera House last night. He received repeated curtain calls amid ferocious audience enthusiasm and praised the Picamaro after the third act. The production featured fine scenic effects and a tuneful love song Helen by Wilson, with strong company support including child actress Olive Wright.
Naval Academy prepares to resume work October 1. Maryland reports mention of Baltimore and Ohio drought water haulage and a cadet appointment from Charles County. Governor Crothers introduces Mr. Kern at Elkton as Democratic vice-presidential candidate. Pearre travels to Rockville for Republican campaign talks. Charles B. Roberts Jr. of Baltimore shot January 26 at Atlantic City Boardwalk may stay in hospital for a month.
Local notice describes skating and dancing at Lake View Casino on Wednesday with a block party and prize notes. Also mentions a Democrats district meeting tonight at City Hall with Bryan Kern and Lewis club formation and invited attendance.
Sheriff Myers awoke to cries of police and thief and found a tramp inside B. E. Shaw’s Third Street store stealing potatoes. As the suspect fled with bread and meat dropped during the chase, the sheriff fired several shots to halt him, pursuing across John Snyder’s premises.
Fragmentary notes describe cement mixer use by Cassidy & Co on Citizens street work. Curbs laid on the south side with progress noted. Brick Inter-Urban Railroad ballast between new cross-ties replacing old class.
Post reports a meeting of veterans and officers under Commander John H. Ficischatan Br. at the cemetery. Officials reviewed forestation plans and discussed camp arrangements for the Boos of Venere.
A faithful old driving mare died on a Thursday at a local farm. The mare, aged 28, belonged to Ella H. and was well known as a race and work animal on the property owned by Mr. Chas. P. Rann.
Col J A August of Frederick plans to move with his family to Washington on Saturday. They will reside at 2316 18th Street NW and spend the winter in New Orleans and Louisville. John Simmers will manage the farm until Dr K H Conley arrives next spring.
In York Pennsylvania a hen lays an oddly shaped egg likened to a medallion bearing a Bryan likeness. The oval egg shows lettering resembling W. J. Bryan around the image. Proportion and one-sided mark spark locals to speculate the curator may forward the egg to Mr. Bryan.
A No 14 mail pouch for the B and O railroad, taken last week from Washington Junction, was found with letters and valuables disturbed by a thief. The thief hid the spoil in a tie sack and a Greek nearby. Officials seek clues as thefts along the Baltimore to Pittsburgh line continue.
Braddock Heights hosts a Tuesday night dance at Braddock Lichta roche Cars. Attendees depart about every half hour to enjoy the mountain breeze. Art posters promote the event and feature local names.
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