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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1911
Page
5
From noon today to noon tomorrow Mercury will be in superior conjunction with the sun. The planet will pass from west to east of the sun, appearing on the farther side, with best viewing limited by daylight.
The newspaper will not publish on Tuesday due to Independence Day customs. The News will be closed and business offices shut for the holiday.
A committee from the United Fire Company asked the Frederick County Commissioners for an appropriation to help pay for a new engine. They argued better protection for the Court House, Jail, Montevue home, nearby residences, and quicker response times with mobile equipment. The commissioners said the matter would be considered.
Tomorrow marks the 135th anniversary of Independence with fireworks and fireworks sales at peak. Braddock Heights hosts dancing and concerts by the Braddock Heights Orchestra while spectators set off their own firework displays. Baseball doubleheader at Martinsburg, Frederick expected to deliver strong play as Red Men celebrate in Frederick with a hot town day. Post office hours 7 to 9 am with two collections and one delivery. no rural routes.
Frederick County earns 2751.94 from the annual free school fund apportionment totaling 51390.43 with 2000 reserved for the indigent blind. Payments begin July 15. Smallpox cases in Brunswick remain stable under quarantine as residents hope for containment. Four men set up Camp Snorterpole along the Monocacy near Frederick Junction for ten days.
A carload of crush stone and sand has arrived over the N C R R for renewal of the trestle over J M Newman & Co coal yard.
Boxers arrive in Frederick for two night boxing at Junior Hall manager Lloyd Jeffries claims the events rank among Maryland’s best. Tonight features a 15 round South lightweight title bout Tommy Lowe versus Kid Seager, with Lowe now based in Frederick. Eddie Sentry faces Willie Rock in a six round opener, plus two two round preliminaries and a battle royal. Tomorrow night Denver Ed Smith meets Lowe Seager winner, and Young McCue faces Sentry Rock winner, with more preliminaries.
Miss Mary L. Weeks of North Market Street attends the University of Virginia summer school in Charlottesville Virginia.
J Dd Baker presides with William G Bao as president and vice president in a brief company leadership notice.
Attorney Edward J. Smith returns from Washington where he aided in compiling details for Frederick’s $20,000 claim against the United States government. Congressman David J. Lewis press seeks favorable committee action to secure indemnity for the city.
Florence Pearl Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Smith of Lancoe Pennsylvania, elopes with Millard Myers to Madison Street home of Mrs Hayes Mohler then marries at First Baptist parsonage to begin life together. They plan to visit here before returning to Lancee seeking parental forgiveness. In a separate note John T Hessong of Baltimore and Mrs Isabel F Lessing of Brunswick wed at Methodist Episcopal parsonage by Rev EB Lamar.
Mr Charles Ahalt near Petersville had a rib broken by a three year old colt in the barnyard. He struck the man with both feet after a stick was thrown to move the animal. No shoes on the colt saved more serious damage. Dr Wilmer Yourtee treated the injuries. patient recovering as well as can be expected.
Mary E. MacDonald known as Mother Mac to railroad men died at 86. For over five decades she ran a boarding house in Brunswick, famed for mince pies and apple dumplings. She was born Miss Brunner of Point of Rocks. husband long deceased. Funeral tomorrow morning.
A tip for housekeepers suggests using muriatic acid treated tin areas and gin tragacanth paste to secure can labels during fruit canning season. Also notes the United Threth ren church plans a social feeding for 400 to 500 people at their social room on West Second Street.
Special city program at the Opera House tonight features The Range Pass and Selig’s The Still Alarm touted as the most sensational fire picture yet produced. Also showing The Marvel Tonight and A Squaw's Retribution along with Marmalade advertising by Powers and the GL Baking Company offering wholesome, pure products.
Visitors pour in for an Old Sols Rays festival with band concerts and a fraternal parade. The crown event is a monster parade starting at 7 40 at North Market. Apache Tribe from Perryville Md expected tomorrow on a regular train. Canton Oswald leads the drill with Frederick lodges. Fire department display and band contest set for today and tomorrow. Decorations bloom citywide as crowds prepare for the big Fraternal Day events.
John D. Hendrickson offers endless price cuts on ladies and misses garments. Linen suits coats waists dresses and kimonos in many sizes with prices from two to sixteen dollars. Sweaters children’s and house dresses also discounted with a range of styles and colors.
At John’s stone mansion near Urbana to Peter’s Mill the Danems committee and camp staff announce a benefit dinner and camp sessions for St Ignatius church. Rates cover 28 days at 13 dollars and one week at 4 dollars. Visitors welcome and boys urged to attend. Also notice of no garbage callerys tomorrow July 4.
Members of Iredonia Council No 46 O U A M will assemble at West Patrick street Mon day evening July 3 at 7 to participate in a fraternal parade. All members are expected. By order of the council. Anyone removing the Red Fire used by the Red Men to light streets during the parade will be prosecuted. John Ed Schell, Mayor.
Notices urge all Odd Fellows to assemble at King David Lodge in Hagerstown on Monday July 3 1911 at 7 o clock p m to guard Canton Oswald during the exhibition drill and then join the parade. Also ads for tickets costumes and Daisy fly killers.
Noise making with blank cartridges and revolvers advertised with tight prices and window displays. Braddock Heights Casino now open morning to night offering a shooting gallery, inviting visitors to enjoy mountain air and a pleasant outing. Also promotions for Red Men costumes, automobile livery, fireworks, postcards, and a souvenir offered at local venues during July 2 and 4 celebrations.
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