15 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Frostburg Mining Journal
Location
Frostburg, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1911
Page
3
The notice lists subscription rates payable in advance for three months at 25 cents and single copies at 3 cents. It designates Sara E H. Dando as the subscription clerk and notes that advertising rates are available on application at the office.
An out of town merchant praised Frostburg merchants for advertising in the Journal saying it would be an investment and duty to support the town’s civic institution. The writer argues the Journal is scholarly witty and thoughtful and that Frostburg has no institution more worthy of esteem support or pride than the Frostburg Mining Journal.
Dr. S. A. Baer of the State Normal School Faculty entered the sanc tum sanctorum Tuesday at 9 a.m. and announced that the best atmosphere for six weeks is now prevailing. He had been keeping the score.
The item lists residents such as Dr. K. A. Smith and various couples and Miss Kalbaugh among Frostburgers visiting Atlantic City. It notes two poems, Evening’s Promise a rhythmic young Frostburger piece and Not an Obituary a reminiscence of a mishap involving Lonaconing’s speed law.
John Parker of Blaine West Virginia and Elizabeth Walker of Lonaconing are listed. Otis George Wolford and Edna E Phillips, both of Montell, appear in the same record.
A Cumberland doctor, praised by his wife with a birthday gift of books, is humorously imagined as removing an appendix “with professional instinct.” The piece jests on instinct and habit, asking how such cutting would apply to nature or belief, citing Emerson and a reference to Zollner.
District President H S Bell with State Conductor M J Crab tree of Cumberland installed Washington Camp No 41 Patriotic Order Sons of America officers Monday evening. Names include Past President Charles Popp President E E Kerns and others plus delegates to State Camp Thomas H Morgan and Thomas Ll Popp. The Camp reports membership more than doubled during the year.
Mrs. L. C. Michel of 119 Park Ave Frostburg Maryland describes years of disordered kidneys with pains in arms and shoulders swelling headaches and abnormal kidney secretions. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid improvement and lasting recovery after use. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
Poem speaks of evening promising a future dawn. Images of western sky, night, and love illuminate hope beyond time. Stars and sun symbolize enduring light, with eve’s promise guiding souls to morning time. The speaker hopes for continual illumination from above.
In Cumberland News a candidate jokes that the race proved a dead certainty. The late Horace Besley recounted a sheriff hopeful who quit campaigning two weeks before the election and admitted liars carried Washington county by a large margin.
A humorous verse shows Charlie Dillon escaping a near collision as various cities are mocked for hard times. It shifts to a promotional jab at Maryland, praising Cumberland and especially Frostburg as a hillside metropolis and home of bliss.
The State Board of Education fixed August 28, 29, 30, 31 and September 1 as County Institute days in this county.
General Kear Hosken appeared on Wednesday and theatrically pulled a thermometer from his sleeve showing 112 degrees. The instrument dropped to 84 degrees within 28 minutes and then stopped, signaling the cooling of the stage demonstration.
The new road between Bor den and Mt. Savage advances quickly with the distance shortened. County residents praise the National Pike section, noting it will be a luxury for many who have long awaited better travel and easier access beyond Garrett county.
Charles Engle visits Van Lear on business. Milton W. Race returns from Centre county with a wheel barrow full of money for a car load of horses. A grand piano is installed at the Palace Theatre. An Italian successor to Antonio Restivo fails financially, creditors close in, Sheriff Hendley seizes assets. Walter I. Layman moves his tinner shop to 28 West Union street. Local men visit Keyser West Virginia to survey Western Maryland Orchard prospects. one observer would invest 1000 dollars in Orchard stock.
The Savage Mountain Fire-Brick Company closed Tuesday July 4 for repairs, resumed full operations Saturday July 8, and then continued at full blast. The firm reported one of its largest Junes and forecast a strong July.
Mrs Jonathan Wilson of Flintstone is reported very ill. Dr G E Armacost, a dentist, has gone to Baltimore for typhoid fever treatment. George Lewis returns from Western Maryland Hospital after weeks away. Mrs R A Walter of Tarn Terrace is convalescing at home after several weeks in Western Maryland Hospital. Mrs Frank Lee Carl, back from hospital care, recuperates at her parents home. Mrs William H Koch on Union Street is confined to bed with paralysis but not seriously ill. Benjamin Ritche right hand burned by a firecracker on the 4th is improving. sister Viola recovering from a shock after the incident. Thomas D Price returns home from hospital stay.
Peter Cordial of Eckhart observed the Fourth of July with a family reunion and a bountiful dinner to honor his 70th birthday. Born July 4, 1841, he has long been esteemed as a good citizen. Attending were Prof. and Mrs. Frank A. Wolfhope and children of Cumberland, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Steckman of Cumberland, Mrs. Meshech Frost of Clarksburg, Ella Cordial of Washington, D C, and Mrs. William Wheeler of Washington D C. Absent were Mrs. James Stevens of Parkersburg and Harry Cordial of Little Rock, Ark.
A Midland youth recalls a brief romance on Lonaconing streets. He approached with poetic repartee and bold intent to win the girl’s heart. After the initial call, she leaned close and asked if he had loved before, to which he felt a sting of doubt about his appeal.
The Frederick District Methodist Episcopal Church holds a camp meeting at Allegany Grove from Friday July 14 to Monday July 24 with prominent international ministers including Rev Dr J F Heisse E L Watson J C Nicholson W L McDowell W M Ferguson and R L Wright Bishop W F Anderson to preach. A large district-wide chorus will lead singing and extra electric railway cars are arranged for Frostburg and vicinity attendees. Several special days include Young People's Day July 19 Preachers Convention July 19–20 Missionary Day July 21 and Womans and Temperance events with competitions and discussions. All meetings are open to the public and invite participation.
With 40 men under his command Joseph M Brady, contractor, drives rapid work on the Grant street paving job. Over 1000 feet of concrete curbing has been laid on the western side and the sewer line on the other side is near completion. Early and handsome improvements appear certain.
In Central M E Church Cumberland South on Sunday evening July 9 1911 Rev J H Balthis united Miss Catherine Spier and Mr John G Wild both of this place in marriage.
William Rodda from Dayton Ohio praises local Free Masons as good men. He notes their church home features a massive four square tower in the pictured church building.
Rev. S. J. Clarke, pastor of St. Michael's Church this place, took part last Sunday in the blessing ceremony of the bell at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Grantsville.
Mr and Mrs Duckworth of First Alley mourn a two year old daughter lost while parents were away. The child strayed from a sister, fell into a cess-pool on the premises and drowned. The body was found after nearly an hour. Maryland State Firemen’s Association announces standing committees for the year with names of officers and regional members.
Property spans 115 acres with 45 acres cleared and under cultivation located two miles from Springfield WV along the Romney Branch of the B&O Railroad. Improved by a dwelling and outbuildings, this tract combines accessible rail access with productive land suitable for farming or development.
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