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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
5
The Daily News notes significant dates in U S history. In 1861 Colonel Robert E Lee resigns from the U S army. In 1892 a California quake rattles the state. In 1902 Frank R Stockton dies, born 1834. Fires in San Francisco 1906 cause huge losses. Moon and celestial notes accompany the entry.
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READY FOR FIRST MEET High School Cadets drill and play bail run at the Y M C A athletic field tomorrow afternoon. Cadet companies will march from the school with the Yellow Springs band to the bridge on South Market street and back to Patrick street before heading to the field for a 2 pm drill and baseball game. If weather delays, events will be postponed to Wednesday.
A meeting of stockholders from the Capital Brick Company and the National Stone and Brick Company was held in the M C A building to discuss reorganization and consolidation. Local holders in Freder Middletown Waynesboro and nearby areas own substantial stock, with estimates between 12 000 and 18 000. No action was taken. another meeting is planned. A separate Arbor Day program at Girls High and Public School will include exercises 140 am and a Mothers’ Meeting from 2 to 4 pm, inviting patrons to observe pupil work and school life.
Frederick Aldermen plan bids to pave East Patrick from Carroll to East, West Patrick from Court to Benty, South Market from All Saints to South, West Church from Market to Court, and West Third from Market to Benty. Vitrified brick and granite curbing slated. terra cotta sewer work eyed on several blocks. Railroad to share paving cost on affected streets. bids to be advertised.
The forty-second annual Junior O. U. A. M. of Maryland closed with officers installed and gifts presented to retiring leaders. H. L. Menerick received a silver service and knives. James A. Young got a silver pitcher and a silver table service. Committees were named, missions set for Baltimore events, and membership gains recognized.
City paving proceeds spark favorable early comment with officials saying tax rate increases may not be needed as installments could cover costs. Mayor Schell hesitates on funding, while a board member suggests spreading payments over years. Estimated paving costs run around 2500 for seven blocks plus sewer expenses. Also, 16 year old Rosie Virts of Harpers Ferry, WV, returning home after running away with a Brunswick man, was brought back from Baltimore after police traced her to Camden Station.
The Notre Dame medal advertised in The News was returned to the newspaper office this morning. Subscribe for The News.
A jumble of notices offers Dutch curtains and window drapery sets from $1.48, fruit trees including apple pear peach and plum, and ornamental shade trees. Property for sale on East Second Street a 7 room brick house with grounds. Boiler position for a sober married man. Y M C A meals listed. Papering by Putman Miller Co and a second hand piano for sale. Cook wanted.
Report notes scattered rainfall with some areas reporting relief while others remain dry. Farmers warn that only continued substantial rain through April and May will prevent a severe summer drought.
Frederick Male High School plans a military drill and athletic meet at the YMCA Athletic Field tomorrow at 2 o clock. The Yellow Springs Band will lead the parade at 1 14. Admission 10. Buy a ticket and cheer the two in their first field day. Millinery opening at Blumenour Co. 22 West Patrick Street. The Frederick City Hospital Guild hosts a bake sale on Saturday April 22 from 2 to 5 pm at 224 East Patrick Street. The Marvel Tonight features A Midnight Adventure and other acts. A bicycle theft report is noted and will be prosecuted if not returned.
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