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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
4
The Linganore Copper Mines plan a new 12 by 12 foot drying shed to remove moisture from concentrates before shipment and two additional slime tables to recover ore wasted in slime. The mill remains idle pending Carl F Metz Boston engineer report. full operation may wait a month or more.
The Methodist Episcopal church on East Church Street nears completion with the facade and two stories finished except plastering and decorating. The yellow brick and brownstone front tapers to a cross topped peak as scaffolding remains. Contractor H Mehr Gittinger says work and decorations likely finish by year end while crews prepare heating arrangements for the Evangelical Reformed church alterations.
Rain last Saturday blocked the Salem Fn changeable Battery System demo for auto lighting and ignition along the Woodsboro pike. If weather permits, Roy F. Carty plans to demonstrate tomorrow. He is the son of Alton Carty of Washington and is well known in Frederick for his inventive mind and patented work.
Waynesboro Pennsylvania plan to subscribe a hundred thousand dollars to locate manufactories in town. The Waynesboro board of trade forms a guaranty fund of one hundred ninety thousand dollars to attract new plants, with rapid canvassing and strong early pledges. The idea mirrors a similar plan under consideration by the Frederick Board of Trade for fall implementation.
Residents complain of poor workmanship as United Pavior Company struggles with concrete base on West Patrick Street. Barricades fail to keep traffic off while joints crack and curb settlement prompts temporary repairs. Mayor Schell and contractors press to finish the paving as rains wash earth and delay remains. Concrete mix proportions and tamping are described amid ongoing work and planned continuation toward the opposite end.
Business in the courts covers property deeds from Thurmont Land and Improvement Co to Leonard R Waesche and others, with real estate transfers and trustee arrangements. Also listed are inventories and final accounts in multiple estates, and a court order to sell personal property in the John W Smith estate.
Hendrickson and Jolliffe won the second match for Frederick, defeating Jones and Lemmon of Brunswick. The Frederick pair and their opponents exchanged sets with steady volleying and net play. A later singles match saw Hemmckson and Judie winning for Frederick. Brunswick plans a return match in Frederick as local fans expect a larger crowd.
Administrator Ida Al Smith announces a public sale of the late John W. Smith estate in Ladiesburg Frederick County on August 26 1911 at 1 pm. Items include a bay mare cows calfpigs wagon gear harvest tools and household goods with cash terms under 10 and six month credit over 16 bearing interest. The sale requires settlement before removal and attendance by required security.
Public sale to be held at 611 North Market Street between Sixth and Seventh streets on Saturday morning August 1 1011 at 7 00 am. Items include piano refrigerator oak wardrobe sewing machine extension table chairs sofa leather easy chair bed clothing stove sink fruit preserves dog house and many other articles. Cash terms. Auctioneer John L Dutrow. Clerk G Brish. Bring goods to the address Friday or Saturday morning before 9 am.
Aubrey Nicodemus Upton Bradley and Fred Ordeman began a canoe journey this morning at Frederick Junction they travel downstream to the Potomac and on to Washington the trio plans three days on the river followed by several days in Washington returning home with four flags for the voyage Lester Martin is their colored cook accompanying them on the trip.
Sealed proposals for removing garbage from streets and alleys of Frederick are invited for the year starting September 1, 1911. Proposals must be filed with the City Register no later than 4 p m.
Emory C Crum announces candidacy for State's Attorney of Frederick County by popular vote at the August 29 primary and seeks support. He also seeks renomination on the Republican ticket for Frederick County Surveyor at the next primary, requesting the county’s friends' support.
The Brethren churches of Progressive Dunkards of Maryland Pennsylvania and the Virginias and the District of Columbia held their annual reunion at Von-Mar yesterday. Several thousand people attended as they planned to return next year.
Albert C Palmer of Yellow Springs fell twenty feet while attempting to board a Frederick trolley near his home. He missed the step as the car slowed, tumbled down the embankment, clutched at rocks, and was brought to Frederick for treatment. He suffered cuts bruises and a twisted ankle but believed his injuries were not serious.
Special Dispatch from Washington reports Canterees on the wool bill agree on a 29 percent reduction for raw wool and a corresponding cut in manufactured goods. The veto question is now up to President Taft.
Special dispatch notes Pope showing improvement after stimulants though overall condition remains critical. Medical staff report some signs of stability while heart issues persist. No definitive recovery announced as condition remains serious.
Special dispatch from New Newburg New York reports an explosion in the Catskill and New York aqueduct shaft at Cornwall killing several men. Loss cited at $200 with financial implications noted by BMA.
In Milwaukee a firm will pay five dollars per gallon for the milk of Pauline Wayne, President Taft's cow, during the exhibition. The milk will be bottled for souvenirs.
In Chicago on August 11 at 2:59 PM Angelo Moreno was returned by kidnappers after his father paid $5000. Police then arrested eleven suspects.
A historical notice claims Chamberlain’s Liniment heals cuts and bruises in one third the usual time, acts as an antiseptic, prevents maturation of injuries, and relieves sore muscles and rheumatic pains. Sold by all druggists.
An old advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. It promises one hundred dollars for any deafness case cured by a preparation called Catarrh Cure, urging readers to send for free circulars and to buy remedies through Druggists in Toledo Ohio.
Toro travels to New York on August 11 to spend five days in a series of official functions and honors, wrapping with events in the city.
Memphis reports General George W Gordon, former commandant of the United Confederate Veterans and long time Congress member, has died. He rose from captain to lieutenant colonel and then to brigadier general in 1864, saw multiple engagements, was taken prisoner, and was known for telling engaging war stories.
A reading of local notices shows multiple Republicans announcing candidacies for sheriff judge of the Orphans Court state’s attorney and related county roles in Frederick County Maryland. Names include James A. Jones Marcite Scott Welty Albert W. Ecker H. Milton Kefuaver William H. Hinks William W. Osburn David M. Whipp George R. Dennis Jr.
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