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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1911
Page
5
Key past events include the birth and death years of James Buchanan born 1791 and died 1868, Andrew Curtin born 1818, Alexander Ramsey born 1815 and died 1903, noting Ramsey as the last of Minnesota’s war governors. An astronomical note covers sun set at 6 41 and moon rise at 2 47 a. m.
A busy page lists ads from B H Herbine Co Stevenson Supply Co Lowenstein and Wertheimer Dress Fabrics Curran and Co Shipley Ox Fibre Co and Shipley's Talking Machines among others. Entries include sales notices public sales dinner sets and merchandise such as women's oxfords and various bargains.
Frederick women are urged to attend a public meeting at Woman's College Hall on Monday at 4 15 pm to form a Women’s Civic Club. The aim is cleaner healthier town, inspired by Women’s Civic Clubs elsewhere, with active participation and leadership to improve city life. Four stores in operation under Commercial Operators will ship Ida Bros stock to Frederick. Ben Greet players plan a show May 1 at the Woman's College with Edmund Mortimer arranging.
Company B dominated the inaugural High School field meet scoring 73 points to 52. Carl Zeigier led with 25 points winning five events, while Company B claimed the drill contest 94 1 3 to 92. Track events were brisk though the track was poor. a world record 7 seconds was set in the final 100 yard dash.
The article reports multiple funeral services across Walkersville and nearby towns. It lists the late Thomas W. Johnson Sophia Kehner and Sarah J. Proutz, their service details, pallbearers, interment at Mt Olivet, and funeral directors Sharetts Powell & Co Etchison and Cline F. Ovenderfer & Son. It also covers a village athletic meet with event results, a cooperative book offer, local court and property matters, Knights of Pythias visits, and a dray horse incident with no injuries.
The United Fire Company aims to see an auto engine in operation before deciding. A committee will arrange a private demonstration of a working machine near the city if possible. They may visit Baltimore county or Wilmington to observe current examples and gather practical input from fire company personnel.
Rev. A. M. Schaffner, former pastor at Emmitsburg and now at Catawissa, Pa., resigns to pursue newspaper work. He will manage and edit thely acquired Myersdale Commercial, taking charge of the paper he has purchased.
A cyclist from Buckeystown, Lewis Knock, was injured after colliding with a gate near Lime Kiln while passing a team. He suffered a four inch scalp wound needing six stitches and cuts to a knee and hand but remained stable. Virginia Heard fell en route to Baltimore, bruising her face and losing a diamond setting his finger. she resumed travel home. Captain D John Markey left for Texas with ML officers to report to San Antonio for a fourteen day detail on the Mexican border.
The advertisement lists opportunities including boiler fireman and general labor with steady, sober applicants preferred. It references A. V. Unders and M. C. A management, urges trying Putman Miller Co for papering with an expert hanger and a fine line of wallpaper, and notes breakfast, dinner, and supper hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with an address Box 41 in Frederick, Maryland.
Frederick and Emmitsburg Turnpike Road Company managers and stockholders express thanks to officers for courtesy and duty. Special appreciation for Superintendent Pater N Hammaker, whose seventeen years of service improved roadbed condition and financial returns through skillful management of labor and funds to maximize results at low cost. Signed by Jobn R Rouzer, Chas S Snook, G Lloyd Palmer.
Large Columbia disc machines and accessories priced from 5 to 17.50 with guarantees on records, plus exhibition and entertainment at The Busy Corner. Also presents matinees at The Marvel, new dinner sets at Shipley’s, and a village millinery opening. Community notices call for assembly of Chippewa Tribe and a store bicycle return threat. Fresh strawberry sundae offered at MecCARDell’s. Millinery opening by ALUVMENOUR & CO with a spring and summer display.
A clipped ad listing low prices for household goods including broom, toilet paper, soap, matches, coffee pots, and enamelware, followed by Knights of Pythias Mountain City Lodge announcing a rank conferral on Monday evening April 24 with a visiting delegation and refreshments, under the authority of Charles A. Landis K of R S. The Busy Garner Special advertises sale items and new merchandise such as window phonies, books, postcards, and a cash register, with numerous prices and assorted goods.
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