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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
5
Merchants seeking extra advertising space may publish in expanded editions of The News. Three special issues will run on upcoming Saturdays before Christmas, each a full 12 page newspaper. Advertisers should submit material early, before Saturday, as these issues will be large fall newspapers without supplements.
Mr. Charles W. Finneyfrock of West Patrick street has been operated on and is now able to go out. Mrs. John M. Whitmore of South Market street has been confined by sickness but is able to be about. Col. L. Brien of East Second street, previously sick, is steadily improving and now able to move around his room.
A 52 year old George Young of near Mt Zion church and 23 year old Lelia M Crags of Point of necks obtained a marriage license in Frederick this morning. They were later wed at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev U S G Rupp. Baltimore deputy Elks official William H Broening visited Frederick Lodge and installed officers.
The Diamond Bowling Team from this city, under manager John J Frezier, will compete against clubs from Martinsburg and Haxerstown in games across three towns. The season culminates with a silver cup valued at 399 dollars awarded to the champion, a gift seen as a welcome Tetter from home.
Good Roads Commission chairman J. Tucker and Engineer A. D. Abler inspected maintenance of way on the Frederick to Jefferson and Knoxville routes. Tucker tendered resignation from the commission, but a relinquishment date remains unsettled. officials viewed ongoing repairs and expressed general satisfaction with county road work.
Frederick City Lodge officers elected for the ensuing term include Noble grand Wheeler A. Smith vice grand Thomas F. Allen recording secretary Charles A. Landis financial secretary Harrie E. W. Storm treasurer C. H. Eckstein chaplain George D. Nixdorf trustees H. Dorsey Etchison George D. Nixdorf Jacob L. Engelbrecht marshal Marion C. Rice representative to Grand Lodge H. Dorsey Etchison
William Brown, colored, received a hearing before Justice idovd Mar Gil last night on charges of disorderly conduct and fighting in the street. He was fined $2 and, failing to pay, was committed to jail for ten days.
Young and Staley real estate and insurance agents report selling for Huebner Toledo Breweries Co two story brick building and lot on the north side of East Third Street. Private terms arranged.
Members of the Frederick Clearing House enjoyed a large banquet at Hotel Buffalo marking fraternal ties among city bankers. The event featured a Queen’s-taste menu, oysters to sauerkraut, cigars, and impromptu speeches. Attendees included Robert Kemp, George Baumgardner, Abe Potts, B. Delaplaine, and others from Central banking offices.
The firm, allegedly insolvent, faced a court petition seeking appointment of a receiver. Judge Smith was named to oversee the matter. The company was incorporated in 1908 with capital stock of 12,000 dollars. The report notes a regular monthly meeting of the firm.
Local merchants promote holiday sales at 143 North Market with jewelry displays and gift items. A Justice Government League meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 in U D C rooms. Christmas events include a film program, Miss Ritchie's class, and a Frederick College basketball game at the Mamond Rink with admission details.
The weekly union service for the week of prayer will be held this Wednesday night at the Lutheran church. Ministers from Frederick have agreed to speak, and all churches in the city are invited to attend.
Public invited and notices list day and night events with an array of local sales including Made in market items, wood for sale, carpet and store openings, sale of stock at sacrifice, and a railroad and lodge announcements. Also mentions tickets for a Maryland week event in Frederick and a political officers election. The text reads as a jumble of scattered ads and notices from Frederick area merchants and organizations.
Frederick area notices list bank offerings meat and abattoir products with government inspection, a gas and electric bill reminder with a discount date, potatoes and nuts for sale by local exchanges, a souvenir glass offer for early nut buyers, and Holly wreaths and Christmas greenery from local firms.
John D. Hendrickson markets a full handkerchief department with ladies embroidered and plain linen options, Armenian and handmade pieces, and children's styles at low prices. The inventory also features men s pure linen and silk handkerchiefs, gift items including quilts, puppets, pennants, fur accessories, bags, scarves, and umbrellas.
A Timely Suggestion promotes a gas theater space heater as an auxiliary to coal furnaces for any room at any hour. Frederick Gas & Electric Co markets it as an ideal Xmas gift priced at $2. A Premier Electric Cleaner is offered at $25 at Mullinins Carpet Store. Also listings for farms, dwellings, business stands, and real estate along Market St and Braddock Spring with property bargains.
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