Astronomical Events Noted by Daily News
From noon today to noon tomorrow the sun will set at 6 41, rise at 5 10, and the moon will set at 7 30. A pool at 11 44 a m notes the moon in conjunction with Mercury passing west to east of the planet Phinet.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
5
From noon today to noon tomorrow the sun will set at 6 41, rise at 5 10, and the moon will set at 7 30. A pool at 11 44 a m notes the moon in conjunction with Mercury passing west to east of the planet Phinet.
Reports from Monrovia say residents did not buy alcohol and that if part of the area were not in prohibition territory a bar might open. A station platform displayed empty beer kegs and about 52 cases of whiskey awaited distribution. Locals blame foreigners on the state road, while a sign hints at prohibition. consignments reportedly came from Frederick.
The Department of Agriculture challenged 15 cases of alleged imitation Maraschinos in a Washington District Supreme Court libel. Officials argue real Maraschino cherries must be bottled in Maraschino liqueur, not benzaldehyde almonds or glucose. The seized stock belongs to a local wine distributor.
Mrs Phebus of West Patrick Street misjudged the stair location while walking toward a window and fell from the top step. She suffered a broken left arm a sprained right wrist facial and shoulder bruises. Medical attention was provided and she rested through the night.
Rumors say New York investors press for changes at Hagerstown Railway with Lynch and Jennings taking management and a September 1 effective date. Talks span consolidation with Chambersburg Greencastle Waynesboro lines, Hagerstown Gas and Water, plus a joint power house plan under scrutiny. Cumberland rail upgrades include a $30,000 depot remodel and a $26,000 subway under Harrison Street with a new freight station.
Mr H B Bomberger of Hagerstown urged Representative Lewis to seek a Congress allocation for rebuilding and preserving the old Washington Monument on South Mountain near Boonsboro. Lewis promised to introduce a bill in the next session to provide the funding.
Charles Rothenhoever of Clifton and friends fished along the Monaco and landed nine carp. Two weighed 2% and 24 pounds, a Mississippi catfish weighed 6 pounds, and seven large eels completed the catch. Buy it new. Now is the time to buy a battle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be erected before the summer is over. This remedy has no superior. For sale by all Druggists.
Frederick officials hosted B and Q Railroad executives to tour potential sites for a union passenger depot with NC RLRK partners. The party visited Camp Ordway and several properties near Patrick and East streets, weighing feasibility and public benefit.
Ten year old David Buchanan of Hagerstown, son of Mrs Al Vernon Buchanan, jumped from a moving car near Braddock Heights to fetch a handkerchief and suffered a severely cut knee. On arrival in Frederick the wound was dressed and doctors advised against continuing to Washington. The party returned to Hagerstown after a tire blowout near Funkstown. Dr O H W Ragan attended.
Mrs Rena K Rob inson wife of Dr S Le Roy Robinson of Baltimore died yesterday at her aunt Mrs Edward T Thompson Mount Airy from typhoid fever after a ten day illness. She was born in Baltimore 27 years ago daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Kiel and the late Harry Kiel and married four years ago. Survived by husband and mother.
William Washington Gue and Clara Gisie Catsail, both of Baritholows, were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. 5S. 3. Miller, at his residence, 4 Fast Third street. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Miller of Glen Rock announce the engagement of their adopted daughter Miss Mary Miller Strausbaugh to Mr. Charles H. Of Frederick, Md.
George D. Ladd of Pen-Mar was arrested in Hagerstown as he tried to board a Western Maryland train on a charge of stealing 319 dollars from his wife who keeps boarders at Pen-Mar. The money was concealed in a container broken open. Ladd was taken to Waynesboro where Justice Peter held him for court in 700 dollars bond on larceny and non support charges.
Infant Lydia Eugenia Shorey daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Shorey of Washington D C died last evening at 7 34 at home aged 15 months Remains to be brought to Frederick and funeral from J Bielfeld 242 South Market street Friday at 4 o clock.
Miss Casey announces a free tuberculosis dispensary opening September 1 in the Federated Charities building on South Market Street. Local physicians support the plan, offering free exams and nurse visits. medicines will not be dispensed. The service aims to identify latent cases, educate on care, and extend visiting nurse support to patients.
Local items list moonlight excursion from Frederick to Thurmont at 7 10 P M and round trip fare. insurance office moves to Wachter while J R McCoy is away. Ice cream festival on Winchester Street attracts music by the O U A M Band. Real estate ads offer 1900s farms near Ladiesburg and Frederick with various acreages and terms, plus a bustling Frederick business opening and extensive sales at Braddock Heights Casino and local stores.
An extensive list of Frederick Maryland area real estate offerings including 181 acre farm near Frederick Ju a ure Carn near Frederick 1 acre and 7 acre parcels Middletown Valley Linganore and Yellow Springs properties, multiple farms near New Market Walkersville Lewistown Jefferson Braddock Heights Woodsboro and other towns, plus notes on loans mortgages and judgments financing.
A midnight blaze at the home of Prof Amon Burgee near Frederick heavily damaged the kitchen and furniture while walls and woodwork were scorched. Firemen and local workers aided in extinguishing the flames. Cause undetermined but suspected faulty flue.
Local notice for Just Government League of Frederick County announces a meeting tomorrow evening at the Woman's Code building. Includes a brief program with film titles and a reminder of the Frederick City Garage offerings and contact details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.