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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
3
The Methodist Episcopal church enhancements advance quickly with work on the church proper starting this week. Side wall windows are narrowed and the front wall has partial work done. The front will be rebuilt, and completion is expected by next fall for the rededication ceremony.
Harrison Wagner, long a persistent claimant in Frederick County litigation, seeks release from Government Hospital for the Insane Washington DC. Convicted of perjury years ago, he was deemed harmlessly insane and committed, then briefly released to a brother before re commitment. Habeas corpus hearings delayed to May 12 after a demurrer. Judge Motter protested the proceedings and related Wagner’s delusions and many lawsuits.
A petition seeks the dissolution of President, Managers & Co of the Baltimore and Frederick Turnpike Road filed in Baltimore. The State Roads Commission bought the Frederick turnpike for 100000 dollars, the company says it has paid a 3 dollar per share dividend on 26171 shares and seeks court protection to complete liquidation due to unlocated certificate holders and shares in trustees’ names. The company states it has no remaining active functions after the sale.
A large force under Shook Kuhn and James has begun laying foundation walls for the new grandstand to be erected at the Fair Grounds this summer.
A feature on Frederick community life highlights Arbor Day tree plantings, Mothers' Meeting at the high school, and evolving civic efforts. Notes on domestic science lessons, a successful high school field day, the Neighborhood House charity headquarters, and a new women’s civic club presidents’ push for cleaner streets are included. The Red Men convention, theatre, and local club meetings are covered, along with reflections on national anthems and city pride.
Edward Windsor Mealey died suddenly at 65 after breakfast, heart failure cited. A long career in banking and utilities. he chaired the Washington County Water, Welch Water and Electric Light, and Mil Creek Addison railroad companies, and held trustee roles including the Washington County Free Library. He served as US Consul to Munich from 1887 to 1890 and left no children.
Preparations for Ben Greet plays on the Woman's College grounds proceed with matinee and evening shows Monday. Electric and calcium lights will create a greenwood setting for Midsummer Night's Dream with Mendelssohn music. Ben Greet portrays Dromio in Comedy of Errors and Bottom in Midsummer Night's Dream. programs with full cast are at the box office.
Constipation causes many ailments in women and regular bowels prevent sickness. Simple yet serious consequences can arise and Chamberlain's Tablets may help at the first sign, with sale through all druggists.
Brunswick High School defeated Emmitsburg High School in a unanimous judges’ decision last night to win the annual debate. The question on the floor was Resolving Paesy Thi City Lite. Winning team members included Evelyn Evans Lucille Shannon and Phillip Edge. losers were Cook Hlack and Mundoril. Judges were McDonald Brown and Radley. The event featured a reception with readings and music afterward.
The Public Service Commission signed an order authorizing 104 741 additional shares as a stock dividend by Northern Central Company and a 999 year lease of the road to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The commission issued a full opinion noting the decisive 86 percent majority of major stockholders favoring both actions and their care in considering invested capital.
Negotiations resume for leasing Allegany Hospital in Cumberland by the Sisters of Charity from Maryland General Hospital Baltimore. The Maryland General bonds to be transferred May 1 to the Methodist Episcopal church, with decision pending through the Mother Superior at Ebammitsburg.
The Martinsburg West Virginia Board of Trade held its annual banquet with over 200 guests from across the state. U S Senator William E Chilton and Congressman William G Brown headlined addresses alongside George M Raymond of Dayton Ohio and other prominent officials and business leaders.
Large congregation attends last night prayers in the chapel during the Retreat. Father Gannon speaks on Sin in meditation. Tomorrow services scheduled at 9 and 11 am and 4 and 7 pm. Retreat ends Monday morning.
Frederick postoffice follows a Postmaster General directive to weigh and count all mail for May. Mail will be divided into about 20 subdivisions with separate tallies for incoming and outgoing pieces. Carriers and rural routes must record weights and piece counts, increasing workload significantly for Frederick's staff.
Rattlesnake Bill Witmer recently moved to a Cearfoss pike farm near Hagerstown and plans to begin a weekly snake catch. He says the venture is profitable, he fears no bite, and reports several prior bites with no ill effects.
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