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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1911
Page
5
Notes mark events across years including the 1794 birth of Edward Everett and the 1861 Confederate demand for Fort Sumter surrender. Also noted are the 1805 death of Everett and the 1902 death of Wade Hampton, Confederate cavalry officer.
Numerous small items advertise rents sales and services. Names include M. Zentz D. F. Mayne Lloyd T. MacGill M. G. Merchant Mrs L A Harley LW Candy Eggs and Easter goods from Hershberger and Harner. National Bank seeks E Bartholow Easter baskets and brass jardinières from McCardell and Etchison.
William H. Boardman the city contracted engineer arrives with Probasco and Tyeryar to inspect the leaky reservoir. They confer with Mayor Schell and plan tests to locate water loss, begin mapping the distribution system, and consider repairs before summer. Boardman will supervise on site and report improvements for the water system.
The YMCA will host the four cornered field and track meet on April 29 with Mr John Newman referee. Field judges are Guy Motter Robert Delaplaine and Dr J A Long. Track judges Kefauver Benson Gib son. Timers Barker Winebrewer and J Clarke Kieffer. Scorer Ei Koontz. Starter Lester Smith. Announcer Hanson Maulsby. Clerk of the course H B Clarke. Meet managers Kefauver Benson Koontz and Clark. Bowling for The News Trophy. In YMCA alley scoring Farmers beat Three of a Kind 166 pins. Braddocks over Out of Towns 32 pins. Directors Meeting Tonight at 8.
W C T U circles show high interest as Mrs Mary Harris Armour of Georgia prepares to speak April 28. Reports from speakers like Mrs Sparks of New Jersey note strong audiences and entertainment value. Observers regret many saloon license applications were signed by women. Officer elections are set for April 24 and free night school sessions continue twice weekly with improving attendance. Prof Apple will address students after Easter.
Thurmont held a hot election with no party lines as William J Freeze won the presidency of the Board by 97 votes over J Irvin Mackles. For Commissioners, winners included Joseph A Weddle Vincent OToole Park W T Loy M L Creager L R Waesche and Lester S Birely with Birely leading at 108 votes. William Payne was nominated but withdrew.
A Board of Censorship of Moving Pictures met at the Y M C A last evening to hear reports from subcommittees on picture shows. They criticized coarse joking and frequent drinking scenes but felt overall moral tone had improved. The board, seventeen members strong, plans to publish visit impressions to inform the public and continues vigilance.
Michael J. Forbes a U S Infantry soldier stationed at Washington Barracks faced a 30 day jail term unless he paid a $20 fine after a street fight in Frederick Maryland with another recruit Otona. Forbes escaped capture by a man named Stone and was due to report back to his post. Judge Smith arranged to possibly extend time to pay.
Lewis Whittier of Telegraph street suffered a bruised foot and was confined to home for days after a scaffold collapse at Frederick City Mills yesterday. He had spread mixed cement on the scaffold when it gave way, dropping him six feet to the ground.
Mrs Rachael M Nusz died at 7 this morning at East Patrick Street after a brief illness from double pneumonia aged 74. She leaves three daughters and fifteen grandchildren with one great grandchild, funeral Thursday at 2 oclock from the house, Mt Olivet Cemetery. Etchison and Cline in charge. Joseph Hildebrand a retired farmer died last night at Ladiesburg of pneumonia aged 73 years two months and 81 days. survived by four children and two brothers. Funeral tomorrow morning.
Local stores advertise Pure Candy Easter Eggs at all sizes and prices plus Genuine Allegretti eggs. New dresses, kimonos, draperies, bed coverings, and embroidery specials fill storefronts. Ongoing sales feature silk hose, chocolates, and Easter novelties while local repairs, groceries, and real estate offers blend into a busy market scene.
Frederick eyed as prime site for upcoming Maryland National Guard encampment in July amid competition with Westminster. George W. Squiggins of B&O details favorable freight rates and heavy rail advertising potential drawing 5,000 visitors from Washington. Local officials pledge water distribution plan and site analysis to secure the camp here.
Easter greetings note describes egg shane boxes filled with candy and baskets of fruit and novelties from McCardell's. Mentions Susquehanna Bee and Melt Shad fish and other items, with contact and shop details. Also lists eggs dyed by Mrs F Thayer and optometrist Highbarger, plus Hagerstown hotel address and Easter hours for April 12 and 13. Appointments available by card or phone. consultation free.
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