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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
4
A longtime city assessor said property values have climbed sharply, driven by improved railroad access and conveniences. He cited Frederic’s growing market, predicting further gains as development continues, noting daylight screen tech at the City Opera House and rising urban prospects.
A porch is erected at Michael Kennedy's residence on South Market street. A new sign goes up at Edward M Dyer's tailoring shop in Market Space. Improvements to Newton M Zentz's property on West Church street include a trim. Frederick Marble and Granite Works at Market and Fourth streets has a large sign being painted by Edward Barras. Court street alley work to replace pavement leads to City Hotel, done by Charles B. Gaver's crew.
A state zoologist outlines a hazardous poison method to kill ground hogs. The account describes soaking rags with carbon binuiphid, inserting them into holes with a pole, then sealing the openings to trap fumes, warning to keep away from fire due to explosive vapors.
Interesting meeting of King David Lodge No 40 1 0 O F discussed plans for the anniversary celebration to be observed by local lodges at the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening April 30 The Odd Fellows local units will entertain the Canton of Hagerstown which will join a parade in July under the Chippewa Tribe I C R M planning a large city celebration July 3 and 4
News of church services lists St John’s Catholic church mass times and confessions for Easter weekend. Rev Fr Boyle of Woodstock College leads sermons and assists in confessions. Also mentions Lutheran and Reformed church events, a congregational meeting, and a Dudley Buck choral piece in Middletown. Frosts threaten fruit crops with temperatures near freezing and a Chamberlain’s cough remedy ad ends the item.
Frederick society items list residents and visitors in town and nearby areas. M Thomas db Haller attends court, Sheriff Grimes at Rockville, and various locals travel to Baltimore, New York, Chicago, and Uniontown for business, weddings, or visits. Several residents plan or attend events, with summers and holidays noted, including guests visiting relatives and friends.
J Pierpont Morgan extols the power of advertisement at a Church Congress dinner in Cincinnati. He says every ad should be a salesman in print and that small ads can drive sales with low cost, urging readers to buy sell let rent or hire in The News.
Frederick residents from the area face illness and confinement at home while a city repair push prompts calls to pave and fix streets. A physician urges immediate action on East Patrick Street, noting heavy traffic wear and dangerous holes as a top priority despite limited funds.
New Jersey Governor Wilson urges the Legislature to pass a bill adopting a commission form of government that includes initiative, referendum, and recall. He argues the changes are tested and needed to let people correct mistakes and adopt measures when necessary, citing experience in other cities. Licenses and local notes follow, including auto licenses issued to residents and a note on an Italian lettuce enthusiast relocating to Hagerstown.
Special Dispatch to The News says W J Cummins of 115 Broadway failed for 6 million dollars, assets valued at 500 thousand. Conden of 118 Fifth Avenue failed for 6.5 million with assets 590 thousand. Payson Merrill appointed receiver for both.
Special dispatch reports a French pilot named Prier flying solo from London to Paris over Dover in an afternoon 2 30 P M arrival.
Tokio April 12 report states Japan will enforce an anti bubonic plague system in China amid rising casualties. The dispatch cites a death toll already at 25 000, underscoring the severity of the outbreak and the urgency of public health measures.
The remains of Dr Samuel W Hoopes were taken to Baltimore on the 8 10 train under Funeral Director Marshall L Etchison with Rev Douglass Hooff at the grave. Interment was in Mt Olivet. Also noted are services for Marshall Wetzel Laura Tunstall colored child and John A Buracker with interments at Mt Olivet Laboring Son's and Baltimore respectively. Joe Grant arrives in Frederick for wrestling bout with Shad Link at Diamond Rink. he expects victory.
A renowned Baltimore physician chronicles a long term program of experiments over fourteen years leading to a breakthrough in rheumatism treatment. The article highlights persistent medical inquiry, patient cases, and the physician's techniques, signaling a notable advancement in the field.
Special dispatch from Constantinople reports Turkish troops facing annihilation on Mirania with heavy losses and orders to withdraw. The crisis is described as the greatest in Turkey's history and sent at 2.30 P.M. local time on April 12.
Semectady New York April 12 230 P M Jacob W Clute a former mayor and prominent lawyer died by suicide with a revolver the self inflicted tragedy shocks local community and mourners remember his public service and legal career
Recruiting Officer R. C. Jack secured four teen applicants for the United States Army. William H. Roberts of this city Howard R. McClellan of Hagerstown and Howard Sreak of Creagerstown enlisted in the Infantry Reuben Baker of Hagerstown joined the field artillery They proceeded to Fort Slocum for initiation The Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant church ended with President Sheridan announcing Frederick county appointments Libertytown Rev J W Parris Buckeystown Rev L F Warner New Market Rev B F Ruey
The Rexall Store in Frederick advertises Rexall Mucu Tone as a highly effective catarrh remedy with a personal money back guarantee. The notice cites two prescriptions, a physician with thirty years of success, rapid mucous tract cleansing, parasite destruction, and overall health gains. Try four treatments, with refunds if unsatisfied, priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
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