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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
5
On August 3 notable events include 1492 Columbus beginning his voyage of discovery, 1195 conflicts with Northwestern Indians ending, and U S troops involved in battles totaling $983 value. Also 1907 saw the death of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in Cornish New Hampshire, born 1848.
George Schley, long blind, dies at Savannah home. cousin of Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. Widow Jessie Bruce Schley predeceased. no surviving children. Mrs. Sidney C. Urner of Baltimore dies at 75, survived by six sons and relatives including Milton G. Urner. J A Hood of Mt. Airy dies at 50. funeral Saturday at M T church Ridgeville. Rev C K McCaslin officiating. James Hooper dies after stroke. age 18 years 3 months 29 days. two daughters and granddaughter survive. funeral plans pending.
James Richard Hyde, young son of Charlies A. Hyde overseer at West Stafford Farm near Clearspring Washington County, fell from a patent manure spreader while riding with farmhands. The vehicle struck a rock, wheels passed over his chest, and he died from internal injuries despite medical aid. He leaves his parents and five siblings.
Landed 65 bass by Thomas Myers and sons George and Ross Myers after a two days fishing along the river at Point of Rocks. The outing yielded a sizable catch and showcased the family's angling effort.
Freder ick County Reformed Sunday schools held their seventh annual reunion at Braddock Heights despite cloudy weather. Rev. George Albert Snyder delivered the afternoon address on Binding One’s Self, with a large program of songs readings and a children’s hour. Local bands and committees managed grounds transportation and publicity for the event.
Dr Snyder urged individuals to seek self knowledge and strive in life and faith. He argued progress comes from personal effort and sacrifice, not external fate, and that true advancement requires paying the price and aligning actions with one’s highest purpose. External influence and guidance from above were noted as necessary.
A severe late afternoon storm drenched Frederick and surrounding areas, with hail and strong winds causing structural damage. In Lib erty township Pa a Shorb barn and hay crops burned from a lightning strike. two Zimmerman Brothers horses were injured, one killed. Emmitsburg saw torrential rain and damages to a school chimney. New Market and Mt. Airy received rain while some towns escaped largely unscathed. Frederick area recorded about .75 inch of rainfall and downstream flooding affected fields and fences locally. The forecast called for showers today but none had materialized by early afternoon.
A meeting at the New City Hotel organized the Frederick County Branch of the Maryland Children’s Aid Society with Miss Bentley as local representative since January 1911. Officers elected: President Arthur Willard, Vice President Dr. C. W. R. Crum, Secretary Eugene Harrison, Treasurer Dr. T. B. Johnson.
A long ad lists a PPE model owner and July sale on drapery curtains and blankets. Highlights include Swiss and Nottingham curtains from $1.00 to $3.75, large blanket bargains, and various sizes. Also notes local Picnics at Clifton station with addresses for orchestral services and a real estate offer by Young & Staley.
Charles Ricketts was arrested at Manor woods by Special Deputy Sheriffs B A Alexander and Charles Brachey for drunkenness and disturbance and fighting. He was subdued after deputies deputized W B Darner. Justice Day committed him to fail and he was released on costs. Bound over to keep peace were Ersa and Marlon Six arrested at Kimmitsburg on a peace warrant. Bail set at 200 dollars.
The undersigned will sell at public sale at her residence on East Sixth street Saturday August 5 1911 at 1 o'clock p m the following personal property two fine bedroom suits parlor suit organ extension table sideboard chairs carpet matting and rugs lot tin and glassware lot of canned fruit mantle mirrors also lot of blacksmith tools garden tools 1 spring wagon and other articles Terms cash Mrs Baugher
The Marvel Tonight program includes reels and a drama titled Won by Wireless. Than houser performs Generous Cow Boys and Bison presents He Wanted a Hoop. Lux and Miss Gardner will sing at The Marvel. Mt Zion Reformed Sunday School Feagaville to hold a festival Saturday evening on the lawn adjoining the Sunday school room. All are invited.
An Ice Cream Festival is announced for Saturday evening August 4 1911 in the Reformed Churchyard Feagaville. The Braddock Heights Casino offers skating bowling and Paul activities, with openings morning afternoon and night.
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