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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
5
Daily sky note reports Sunset at 7 10 PM Sunrise 4 54 AM Moon set 11 20 PM Mercury crosses sun at descending node while Venus and Jupiter show equal solar disc areas as seen from aneth locale.
Herbert Hahn of East Patrick street and Mrs Clinton B Willard of West Patrick street are on the sick list. Ex Sheriff Daniel P Zimmerman is ill at his Woodsboro home. John H Ramsburg of West Alt Saints street is able to be out after illness. Mrs Harvey P Conner, daughter of Mrs G C Green near Inckeystown, has typhoid fever and was taken to Frederick City Hospital.
A refined reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Shriner in Ceresville honored guests Dr. and Mrs. B. W. Fetteroff and Mr. Franklin E. Crasson of Philadelphia and Miss Aurelia Stoner of Pittsburgh. From 7 to 10 guests called as ices and punch were served, the dining room shown in white and green, with Miss Nan Houck, Miss Etta Cramer, and Miss Celeste Roelkey assisting in service and Miss Della Cronise at the punch bowl. An Frederick orchestra provided music.
Mrs Eliza Snook wife of Lewis A Snook died at 6 30 this morning at her home near Hansonville of nervous prostration aged 47. She is survived by her husband and one daughter Mrs Joseph M Catrow of near Hansonville one brother George Bitzer and two sisters Mrs George R Steron and Mrs Smith VanMeter of Martinsburg. Funeral Friday morning at 9 at the house then service in the Reformed church at Utica and burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Howard W. Persons and Cune Guynn of Lime Kiln eloped to Frederick, married by Rev. H L McLean at Grace Reformed Church after police intercepted them. The bride, a Baltimore resident, was placed with Henry Watson Aid Society and had been with Rohrback farm before working for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The couple planned to reside in Lime Kiln.
A Motter Brothers dispatch from Clarksburg Virginia reports New York and St Louis fast passenger No. 1 westbound on the B and Q Railroad wrecked about 30 miles west of Salem near Long Run. The engineer and fireman died and many passengers were bruised though not seriously hurt.
Superintendent Earle J Wood confirms appointments by the School Commissioners listing Miss Ella Jackson principal at Garrett Park Miss Wisjon L Richardson principal at Cropley Miss M Emme Offutt principal at Bailey s Miss G Aline Crowl principal at Monocacy and Miss Maury C Vngton assistant at yi
Represented groups from Pennsylvania Maryland the Virginias and the District of Columbia will attend the Presbyterian reunion at Pen Mar with Frederick expected to be well represented. The day opens with a committee meeting in Kalam auditorium at 11 30. The Presbyterian association meets at 11 30 and afternoon program begins at 1 30 with invocations readings songs and prayers led by ministers including Rev Georgie M Reed Rev C B Segetken Rev R A Boyle and Rev J E Tuttle. The Harrisburg Aeolian Quartet performs and J H Lacy of Winchester Va gives the benediction.
Reformers from across the county gather at Braddock Heights for the annual reunion with special Frederick cars at 12 30, 1 30 and 6 p m. Exercises begin 1 45 p m with a Braddock Heights Band concert before and after. A children’s hour at 3 30 p m directed by Mrs Elizabeth McWanne precedes the afternoon address by Rev George Albert Snyder of Middletown Reformed Church. The program includes reading and vocal music and notes Mr August Brust added to the lineup.
In the adjutant general's match Lieut Munshower of Company A tied for fourth with Corporal Search. Munshower scored 182 from 31 29 33 83 27 28 as sixteen men faced the targets. Sergeant Collins of Company C G First Infantry won the match and will receive a trophy and a state medal.
The annual Odd Fellows picnic for Maryland Virginia and West Virginia was held at Island Park. J P Had dock district deputy grand master of Virginia Rev George T Collins of Methodist Episcopal Church South Brunswick and E T Licklider president of the League presided. Brunswick Band and a Winchester string band provided music for dancing.
In the Deerfield courtroom Justice MacGill presided over the case of Arnold R. Wilhide charged with support for his wife and daughters. Daughters Mrs Fannie Eyler and Mrs W A Buckingham charged with assaulting their stepmother after visiting the father. Each pled held in $100 for grand jury action. Wood and Wood defended the defendants. Also noted, a Frederick Railroad car struck a gondola in Middletown yards causing damage to the front of car 07. Say you saw it in The News.
The Frederick post office will add a third mail clerk after Postmaster Birely recommended new staff as work volume rose. John H Staley, a five year substitute, will become a full clerk, while two existing clerks must handle duties together during absences. The Civil Service rule requires the highest three nominees be considered for the assistant clerk and letter carrier appointment, with selection from that list.
President WM. G. Banult and Vice Presidents H. D. Baker and WM. G. Zimmerman are listed with Cashier duties indicating a formal executive roster for the financial institution.
Clagett Pyles longtime United States Customhouse employee at Baltimore died early Sunday. His funeral was held from a Barnesville home with services led by Edward L. Kemp, rector, and burial at Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville. Pallbearers included Joseph Downs Charles Scarff Wallace Wade Arthur Jones and Mayes. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Pyles attended. Sergeant Walsh Completes Coast to Coast Walk. US Army sergeant John Walsh continues his coast to coast journey, leaving Baltimore for Portland Me aiming to reach there in 108 days for a $2000 prize. Frank Rentz Edward Rentz Leonard Storm and George Stull canoeists on the Potomac for ten years return after a delightful trip. Police summer uniforms caps with white tops arrived, provided through Rosenstock Bros.
A Bull Dos automobile that traced a journey from Frederick through Mexico and beyond has reached California last week, completing a long southward voyage. The vehicle’s path spanned several months and regions, highlighting a distinctive cross-border trek.
A local listing highlights reels and showings including A Quarter After Two and The Kiss. It mentions Little Maryan in The Queen's Trail, The Guardsman, Rex, and Miss Gardner scheduled to sing brief numbers at the tower theater.
The item lists events at Mt. Carmel Sunday school picnic August 5 in Miller's woods with Earl Menagaville Band providing music. It also seeks a good woman helper at Seachrist Cottage Braddock Heights and a Frederick City Hospital fete August 3 on Markey lawn with Braddock Heights dance. Also offerings for sale property on a good street and changes to the Reformed Sunday school reunion program led by Mrs. Elizabeth McDaniel at Braddock Heights with skating bowling pool at the casino and band concert timing adjustments.
Memorial verse laments the death of a young mother Tillie Bilow and the impact on her husband and children. The poem frames the loss as divine mercy and expresses sorrow for the lonely home and missing wife. It reflects religious sentiment and family grief.
A fragmented ad lists window drapery fabrics from Swiss to Brussels with prices on lace edge Swiss curtains and net curtains. It promotes Dutch curtains sets for libraries and dining rooms, Joulard silk sale, and ready to wear sales comprising tub suits skirts dresses coats and wraps.
The advertisement promotes a large blanket sale by Neidig & Miller with heavy discounts on various blanket sizes and types. Featured items include 11-1 to 14-4 blankets, extra large and baby blankets, fancy colored baby blankets, soft cotton and wool blankets, and Australian wool blankets. Prices range from under a dollar to about four dollars per pair, emphasizing “Buy Blankets now and save the difference” and noting all items displayed on one floor.
A notice from L Frank Derr violinist announces he can furnish an orchestra for all occasions and offers immediate or April 1 possession for a barbershop and cigar stand in Walkersville Maryland. Apply to CC at ARI EC. Call or address 19 All Saints street.
Presbyterian reunion at Pel e Mar on August 3 with Ferick 420 ALM Round Cricket led by SEG Arsh EO Patrick Sr. FREBERTICK ROR CO.
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