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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1911
Page
5
Farmers and sellers urged to send names addresses and sale dates to The News for recording in Public Sale Record to avoid conflicts. Free Oregon public sale listings run in Daily and Weekly Sale Registers with bill payment required only when ad space is used.
Frederick residents face illness with several confined to bed or house. George Mehrling on West South street remains quite ill while Myr W. T. Jenks Cole on West Fifth street is sick. Katie Mehmiing sprained her arm and is improving. Henry Schmidt on West Patrick street is sick but able to sit up. Aunt Keller on Fasc Third street and Luther Horine of the Frederick railroad Co. are recovering enough to be out or return to duty. W Morton’s son typhoid fever leads to City Hospital treatment.
Court businesses list real estate actions involving Eugene Alexander aid wife Ed ward Bo Mensell and partners. Walter L. Fritz of New Windsor and Mary M. Horning of Oak Orchard, with Henry Hughes Powell and Jemma Bell of Leesburg, appear in the record as claimants in a county association filing.
Harriet Jenkins widow of Edward Jenkins died in Hagerstown of paralysis at about 60. She was struck in the morning. Survived by children Nettie of Philadelphia Samuel Frederick Walter Frank Robert and Kila.
Federal expert Dr W G Benner tested 23 cattle on the De Laughter farm near Frederick, 17 reacted to tuberculin and were slaughtered under U S meat inspection rules. Dixon Bros. Butchers of DC killed them, paying $20 each. meat deemed fit was sold as food while one carcase was condemned. Local officials and neighbors, including Dr Ira McCurdy and Miss Cas, witnessed the proceedings.
A large audience greeted the musical production Madame Sherry in New York city and at the City Opera house last night. Miss Tessa Costa as Yvonne Sherry scored a distinct hit with charming singing and dancing. The plot centers on a nephew who borrows a wife and children to maintain a deception when an uncle appears.
Mrs Margaret Lavina Easterday of near Jefferson died suddenly yesterday afternoon while talking with her daughter. She had been ill two weeks but was improving, aged 70 years. Widow of Gamaliel Easterday, she leaves nine children in Kansas City, Hancock County, Springfield, Washington County, Jefferson, Frederick, and Hagerstown. Funeral Monday at 1 PM with services at the house and burial in Mt Olivet Cemetery, M R Etchison in charge.
The State Roads Commission discussed a wide year of road improvements with about a million and a half dollars planned for state work. They will connect links, inspect all sites, and continue bridge and turnpike purchases while reviewing maintenance. Governor Crothers supports a four million dollar loan to fund road improvements as plans for more turnpikes and several State aided sections advance.
Water concerns engage New York engineer Leo Hudson who arrived in Frederick to confer with city officials and gather data for a report to the aldermen. Major Martin named inspector for Maryland National Guard seal organization inspections, to be conducted jointly with federal and state officers led by Col. Gaither.
In McCoy Hall Baltimore the Maud Children’s Conference under Henry Watson Childrens Aid Society began with George L. Jones presiding. Delegates from many charities discussed registration, prevention of dependency, and cooperation with courts to improve outcomes for feeble minded children and families.
A committee of Monsra. Ad dison Hoffman Randolph Marts and Francis S. Gaither was formed at Frederick No. H18 Jr. C U ALM to plan the entertain ment for the state officers expected to visit Thursday night next.
A meeting led by Messr Wm W Doub of Middletown and Oliver O Warehime of Frederick, with Dr Thomas Altaugh of Walkersville, set preliminary arrangements for a county lay Lutheran conference later this month. A capable speaker is expected to attend.
Mrs Th Michael suffered a slight stroke of paralysis this morning at her daughter Mr Charles F Seeger’s residence on South Street, affecting her left side. Doctors say it is not serious and she has been an aid for some time.
President Vice-President JOHN D. HENDRICKSON presides over a sprawling catalog of fashion and fabric bargains. The text markets coats, cloths, gowns, and accessories with inflated prices and multiple item discounts, ending with a cryptic warning about personal health effects from prolonged exposure.
Local notice invites readers to inspect the Spring season 1111 fashions at Kessler and Brill on St Patrick Street. Orders placed early ensure delivery when desired and prevent disappointment. Also mentions Edison and Victor records with Madame Sherry at Shipley’s.
A mixed public notice lists a rummage sale at the Winebrenne Building 226 North Market February 6 and 7 starting 1 o clock am with various attractions. It notes a cascade of prices, entertainment items, a diamond rink event, basketball games, and several local business notices including furniture ads, a bread prize, and ticket sales for W and L vs. YMC. The ad mix features theater, music, and merchandise, all from Frederick area merchants and venues with phone numbers and locations.
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