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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
5
Disjointed OCR text lists Engle, Landis, McCardells and McCardell’s Junior Auxiliary among scattered names and initials, hinting at a local civic or social club item. No clear event or dates emerge, but several person names and affiliations appear in a jumbled sequence.
Frederick hopes rise for selling 30000 dollars in bonds to citizens as part of a proposed consolidation with the Frederick Iron Works. A Board of Trade committee, led by May 18 chair Cline, readies to push the plan this week though no firm steps have been taken. The initiative targets early employment gains and related industrial cooperation in the city.
John Whyte McGill of East Fifth Street and Carmalo Marrone of South Market Street were yesterday granted U S citizenship by Judge John C Motter. McGill, born Glasgow August 14 1872, janitor at the Y M C A, emigrated February 1964 and declared intent August 1986. Marrone, born Palazzo Adriano Palermo Italy May 4 1871, emigrated around September 1 1901 and declared intent January 17 1908. Both received certificates amid congratulation. James Gallagher, an old pensioner, was sent to Montevue Hospital for the winter, taken by Constable Carer.
Ambiguous ad line notes a cold remedy product with Bromo quinine tablets. Mentions price 23c on the box. Limited readable text references a single product and a suggestive claim of rapid relief.
Frederick Railroad Company advances electric service on the Thurmont division with a 750 HP engine from Middletown, aiming to finish by February 1. Linemen string live trolley wire after nightly schedule, planning regular car service from Schreysville to Montevue via Market Street once completed. New dynamos expected. two 750 HP engines to replace the old 450 HP unit.
This morning in the circuit court the demurrer in N Widdup v Tarry E Mohler was debated with overruled on the third plea and sustained on the fifth. Stoner and Weinberg spoke for the plaintiff while Jesse F R Heagy represented the defendant. A demurrer to declarations in H M Rager v The Frederick City Hospital Association, a $10 000 damages suit for removal from the hospital, was argued as the court recessed until 2 oclock.
Two YMCA messengers, Leslie Lease and Reading Schley, were thrown from a sleigh after a plow struck their horse on East Patrick Street near Lewis Mehrling's store. The horse wandered to the Hygeia Ice Factory tracks until restrained by Thomas Oden. No injuries or damage reported.
The Dramatic Club of the Woman's College staged a charming production in Kemp Hall last night drawing a large audience. The program included The Class President by Alice Gerstenberg and The Servant Question by John Kendrick Bangs. Notable performances featured Louise and Pat, with a funny Dutch Duet and witty college life vignettes. Praise goes to Miss Faunt Le Roy for outstanding directing of the department.
A jail delivery in Martinsburg West Virginia Sunday night freed five men held on serious charges. Sheriff Kettering and deputies failed to recapture them. The fugitives are Burris Chase of Baltimore Edward Kelter John Thompson of Martinsburg. all charged with robbery for Pierce who attempted to kill a man. Howard Robinson charged with forgery.
City Commissioner William C. Humm presided at the City Register's office to hear objections from property owners on North Market Street between Third and Fifth Streets regarding the paving sewer and curbing assessments recently levied for the street improvements.
J. T. Dawson, a Baltimore and Ohio freight engineer, claims a record run from Cumberland to Brunswick covering 102 miles in 2 hours 23 minutes. His train No. 94 with engine 2105 and 23 loads of meat from Chicago bound for New York reportedly set an unchallenged time for a freight run.
Mr Thomas Firth, oldest resident of Front Royal Virginia, born in Yorkshire England, came to the United States as a child. He recalls riding the first railroad from Baltimore drawn by four large gray horses and remembers the running of the first locomotive with vivid detail.
St John s Lutheran Sabbath school Ellerton held an election Sunday morning naming Francis Easter as president Charles W Johnson as assistant Thomas J Bittle as vice president Wm Shipley as treasurer Orhem Gaver as librarian Lacey Rice as assistant Smith Summers as clerk There are 160 scholars in the school.
This morning at the home of Mr. William B. Fout west of the city, Luther Hargett assisted in butchering when he suffered a severe stroke. He fell onto a hog, becoming helpless, and his speech was affected.
The Charity Organization Society will meet tonight at 7 o'clock in City Hall building rooms. Severe storm and cold weather have increased demand for funds and placed greater appeals for aid on the society.
Local listings highlight Lowney's Chocolates sweets with Xmas packages priced 15 to 60 dollars, Hartz Mountain canaries at 2.50, and a large Tak Watcher assortment. Stores such as McCardell’s Theatre with Italian film titles, Remis Grocery and Cline advertise jewelry, watches, Nut Meats, and extended holiday hours at South Market Street shops.
Case of OO Kamberger of Baltimore against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company over property in Brunswick valued at $50,000 was continued to the February term at Hagerstown after removal from Frederick County court. Plaintiffs claim track realignment raised six and a half feet and altered drainage, causing flooding and damages. Attorneys listed for both sides. The case has lingered since 1866.
The Junior Auxiliary hosts a tea exhibit in the Ep iscopal Sunday School Building north chapter room Thursday afternoon from four to five. Mantel Mirrors display fourteen new patterns with a broad range of holiday goods and housewares from C. EL Cline and Landis. Local shops advertise fruit baskets, fresh seafood, oysters, and assorted Christmas merchandise including fancy cranberry baskets and box paper.
William G. Barker and J. D. Baker are named in the ticket as President and Vice President respectively. The brief notice identifies their positions and the official designation of candidates without further details on platform or dates.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company will tender the service of a trained nurse free to industrial policy holders in Frederick after December 1 1910. Local agents will visit policy holders next week to explain the plan. Notify the office if overlooked. Central National Bank Building Court and Church Streets. J R McCoy assistant sun t Chas W Griffin Wm N Wachter Wm A Miller agents. Harness discounts and Christmas offers from local merchants listed. Dr W J Brown veterinary hospital opens at 132 West Patrick Street. CHERMANN & SON Florists. DUTROWS BEST clothing and Edw James tailor advertise services.
An old ad lists a wide range of clothing and accessory items from fur scarves to tailored suits and stockings. It promotes a Great Xmas Bug Sale at MULLENINGS Car pet Store and mentions related hot buys like Heaters and various fabric goods. Also notes Nut sales and fine chocolates from Dutrow's for Christmas gifts.
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