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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1911
Page
4
Frederick residents watch aldermen as talks on a proposed milk ordinance heat up. Rumors of a 10 to 12 cent rise per quart if enacted stir concern, while opponents cite enforcement doubts. Proponents argue public health merit even if the measure may not pass. Critics worry tuberculin testing provisions may hurt milk dealers.
The sick list notes Mrs. Nate T Alsantalast Sec Spring Street critically ill. Dr. J. M. Dronenburg, treated at City Hospital, reported critical. Arthur Claubanagh confined to home. Charles F. Moberly on Patrick Street similarly ill and Catherine Roberson able to sit up. Dr Steiner Sehler reportedly somewhat improved.
A Special Dispatch from New York reports 2000 workers marched in procession as eight unidentified victims from the Asch Building fire were laid to rest. The funeral rites were held while the crowd observed the tribute, underscoring the tragic loss.
Magistrate Carrigan testified before the Grand Jury that crime conditions in the city are worse than in years past and that Mayor Gaynor bears blame for the deteriorating situation. The dispatch notes the April timing and cites Special Dispatch to The News of New York.
Charles Moberly Bell, longtime managing director of the London Times, collapsed at his desk and died suddenly in London. He was 60 years old.
Special Dispatch to The News reports a cyclone on April 5 in Shellerville Ind wrecking a score of houses. Two people were killed and several hurt as the storm struck the town damaging homes and property.
In Tacoma Washington three card-dates are set for the mayoral election. A mayoral re-election is scheduled for April 15. The text outlines election timing but lacks additional candidate details or outcomes.
The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church concluded in Washington Douglass Memorial Church after a week of sessions. Seventy seven appointments were announced with 14 in Baltimore and 19 in West Baltimore district. Aimed resolutions endorsed anti opium efforts, opposed race track gambling, and urged better Sabbath observance. Additional notes covered resignations and local business changes.
Nellie T Haugh of this city marries Edward M Mantz of Washington at noon in the groom s home with Rev Dr Shick officiating The couple will reside at 72 North Market Street The article also notes Frank V Peele and Emma A Zeppham wedding in Baltimore and Hubert W Moats Leona M Gilbert marriage in Cavetown MD with brief details of attire and reception
Mrs Roy Pierce is determined to win back her husband in a public, high profile dispute. The case centers on divorce tensions and social standings as she pursues a favorable outcome in the legal proceedings.
Local news notes list residents visiting relatives in Baltimore and nearby towns, property transfers in Frederick County, and social updates. Names include Caspr E. Cline, Mrs HoldGy Ost bbLOh, Arnold Whitmore, Albert J. Pearce, Lorenzo Clary, Alice Norwood, G. I. Ravens, Hamsville, and various real estate transactions ranging up to 20,000 dollars. Family visits and marriages are noted among William Manshower, T. A. Wonder, Mary Ehrehart, Jacob Bentz, and Minnie Swelser.
Delegations from Church Hill and Burkittsville presented petitions at the Board of School Commissioners for a new school building and a high school. Patrons cited unsafe road conditions and insufficient local facilities. the Brunswick and Middletown link to attend would be far for students after June. The board took no definite action on either petition.
Information of the death of Mrs Edward Murray in Dayton Ohio. Funeral set for Friday at her late home. Infant Naomi Misinger died of pneumonia aged five months. services held at 10 o clock with Rev Henri L G Keiffer officiating. Interment Mt Olivet. Thomas P Rice funeral director. Chester G Jackson and William Brightwell enlisted in field artillery through Captain W R Harrison. Recruiting interest rising. six men recruited in three weeks by R C Jack. Catarrh Cure advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a purported universal remedy with a money back guarantee.
Mr HL Eddy, two years as boys work director at Central MLC Baltimore, resigns to become scout commissioner of Maryland. Eddy has driven Boys Scouts growth, swearing in Maryland’s first patrol in February. The Republican State Central Committee meets in Baltimore to elect a chairman, with John B Hanna expected to be unanimously re elected.
John N. Brengle an agent in real estate and insurance sold one of Kalb Brox new brick dwellings on East Third Street to Clayton H. Cronise.
Richard W. Allnutt faces murder charges in Rockville Circuit Court for the Dawsonville killing of his sister Valeria Viers. Trial delayed to a May date to allow key witnesses Mrs. Alnutt and Jane Rawlings to be present after they were assaulted. Also notes abundant wild duck flocks along Monocacy river with local hunters reporting success and Mr Ensor near Utica recovering ten ducks.
The St Louis Republic editorial marks the retirement of C S Clarke from Missouri Pacific leadership. A longtime railroad man, Clarke rose from machinist to top management, shaping operating policy, opposing railroad lobbying, and stressing morals and practicality. His retirement is seen as a loss to the Southwest railroad world.
By decree of the Circuit Court for Frederick County a public sale of the real estate known as the Stabe Ler in Frederick City is set for Saturday April 7 1911 at 2 o clock pm. The property lies east of Ant Adjonbteis Noh Bents street near Carroll Creek and the Garret Dansber ger and John Green lots. The one fifteenth acre brick stable lot requires a 325.00 purchaser deposit and payment on ratification. proceeds go to the estate of Lewis M. Nixdorff. Milton Garner Jr Trustee.
A public sale of household furnishings at 126 Court street Frederick on Wednesday April 12 1911 at 10 o'clock lists one four piece maple bedroom set enameled beds brass trim mattresses and springs a swell front room set parlor suite mahogany tables chairs rugs carpets and many other articles including a fine Lehr piano to be sold at private sale for a sacrifice terms cash conducted by auctioneer Wm Ausherman and clerk Brish.
Public sale at 2 p m of household furniture new and white listing many items including bed room suits parlor suites chairs rockers lace curtains vertical blinds extension tables sideboards Axminster rugs matting drag gers hall racks chiffonieres silverware toilet sets mantle mirrors folding top desk couches morris chairs and 300 more articles.
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