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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1910
Page
5
Thieves forced entry by rear window after midnight Saturday into Hahn & Rowe's store on North Market Street. The money drawer was broken open and desks were ransacked, but no valuables were taken. The rear door was found open by Mr Rowe at noon yesterday. An automobile in the yard was tampered with but undamaged.
The funeral for Mrs. Edward Leake was held yesterday afternoon from her West Street home with services conducted by Rev. Ulysses Rupp. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery under direction of Carty Funeral Directors. Additionally, City Opera House evening show The Soul Kiss is promoted as a musical comedy with a refund offer if not satisfied.
Francis Scott Key Council No 43 C U A M announces its 14th anniversary celebration to be held Wednesday evening. Also noted are local items including poisoning incident affecting James Stanley with related mentions, and a new passenger touring car purchased by W H Ramsburg. A new pavement fronting Dr J M Redelif’s property on East Second Street was laid by Menars Loy and Kline.
The court convened with Judges Orner and Motter to hear the case of Richard Glessner for obtaining money by false pretenses. Thomas Jobbson faced assault with intent to murder. Johnson, aged about 43, shot at hunters on Mrs. Ellen Wight’s farm, injuring Jenkins who was with James Chambers. Johnson claimed annoyance by hunters and was found guilty only of assault and battery, fined $10 and costs. An attachment issued for Len Mighell pending witness attendance. case continued as court recessed.
William Ek Brown, who resigned from the Middletown Lutheran church, held his last services there with nearly 1000 in attendance. About 495 members shared the sacrament in the morning as the Holy Communion was observed. A large choir and Eva Kepler performed. Brown departs for Baltimore Wednesday after a three year ministry. Rev J W Gentsler of Oswego has been called to fill the pulpit.
The record lists several property transfers in Emmitsburg and surrounding areas, including John W. Mumford and wife to Emma J. Everett for $300 and Isaac Hambaugh purchasing 16 acres and 10 porches for $800. Emma T. Firestone acquires 22 perches for $500. Marriage license recorded for Charles E. Brown and Effie B. Hartman of Emmitsburg. In Orphans Court, sales of Calvin O. Hoffman estate personal property are filed and letters testamentary granted to Catherine M. Welty. Largest Sunday school attendance noted at the Reformed church in Middletown with about 466 present. Harvest Home services drew around 600 attendees with Dr. C J Musser preaching. A Y M C A Diage meeting occurred with Rev. Andrew B. Wood speaking on Men Morals and Money. Mr J W Summers’ horse fell at Market and Allaints streets, breaking shafts of the buggy after an automobile frightened the horse.
A gang of workmen laid track yesterday for Frederick Railroad Company at the new loop where it meets Northern Central Rail Road at Fifth Street. Crews began wiring on Market Street and planted wooden poles around the loop near the Fair Grounds. Curbing on Market Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets was completed and cobblestones were loosened with a plow drawn by a traction engine.
Miss Smith of Baltimore denies a Cumberland sourced report that she married Mr. Robertson of Frederick six years ago. Robertson, visiting St Louis and planning to Los Angeles for business, is her longtime friend. The rumor caused a stir among Frederick friends and visitors, yet no wedding occurred.
The Frederick Corps of the American Salvation Army held a welcome home event on Market Street with a large Saturday night crowd. Sunday schools were well attended, and the Woodsboro outdoor service drew nearly the entire population. Indoor services at the barracks met with satisfactory turnout and praise for autumn foliage decorations. The next indoor service is Thursday. cottage meetings will resume with invitations for hosts.
William Fox a noted English organist and composer from Liverpool has dedicated Meditation to J Frank Frysinger formerly of Hanover. Frysinger leads the Musical Conservatory at Woran's College Frederick and serves as organist and choir master at the First Presbyterian York. Rev F W Bald accepts a call after nearly a decade with St John and St Pauls Churches Chambersburg leaving mid next month for Merceraburg Upton field. Probate filed for estate of Frederick A Welty of Emmitsburg district. Wife Cath ering Welty named executrix with $50 yearly to sister Annie Sponsellor for life.
A Maryland Brick and Supply Company cart wheel broke on South Market near All Saints at noon. No injuries or damage reported. After about an hour the wheel was replaced and stone delivered. An excursion over the B and O yesterday carried 220 passengers from the city: 161 to Washington and 59 to Baltimore.
Weather reports warn of continuing drought with record dry spell and dust in the county. Showers are scarce as the area endures a heat wave, threatening crops and water supply while churches pray for rain and officials note potential relief from scattered showers.
Local ad mentions new rug racks for room sizes at Mullinix's Carpet Store and a free electric scissors sharpener with each pair of scissors bought. Also notes Central Hardware Company sale, Richfield Copper stockholders meeting, and various entertainment listings at Atlas Opera House and City Opera House.
J. D. Baker serves as president with Wm G Baker as vice president. I L D Baker is listed as vice president and Wm G Zinmerman appears as cashier. Samuel G. Duvall is noted as castler with Samuel Duvall in assistant role.
A long mixed fragment lists a touring musical comedy The Soul Riga praised as popular with large audiences and mentions sales at Shipley’s. It includes an advance showing ad for early Fall effects and street hats, a card of thanks for kindness after a death, and a Frederick to Thurmont railroad schedule with inconsistent times. It ends with a moth opening invitation for trimmed hats and a milk price notice from Watkeraville Creamery.
An old newspaper ad fragment lists Polarized Fabrics offered at 26c to 48c with fading and laundry resistance, urging customers to visit the Ethuchison Studio and sample lines while coupons redeemable. It notes a Polarized Week in late September and mentions other local ads for furniture, nursing school notices, and trolley schedules.
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