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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1911
Page
5
Dates mark major 18th to 20th century events with figures John Adams Dolly Madison Vincent Colyer Abaldia Panama election Kate Tannatt Woods noted. Astronomical notes show sunset at 7 27 pm sunrise 4 56 am moonrise 8 56 pm.
The city, led by the Mayor and City Engineer, agreed to shift the curb line about six inches to avoid removing shade trees along East Patrick Street during paving of the second block by United Paving Company. Property owners supported the change, widening the street but keeping the trees. Patrick Street measures about 36 feet in width.
Dr West of North Carolina traveled to Baltimore for inquiries before starting a private hospital. A leading Baltimore surgeon praised Frederick City Hospital as a model for small places, noting its excellent appointments, efficient work, and solid management after an exhaustive examination.
State's Attorney of Howard county prompted an autopsy by Dr. Meredith Smith and Ira J. McCurdy on Charles Dixon found unconscious near Mt. Airy. He died en route to Montevue Hospital from a fractured skull. Report will go to Howard county officials. two men are jailed for the murder. The body was reinterred in Montevue Cemetery.
The First Baptist Church invites all to an 8 o’clock prayer meeting with Rev. Alonzo Winters speaking on Lessons from the Railroad Wreck. A cordial invitation is extended to the community.
Fragmentary note highlights Alison nvolle TA praising Dr Jones new life pills. Ad mentions Pearre's Pharmacy Fram Res and urging in every home the remedy. Sparse readable facts focus on a testimonial style endorsement of a pill.
The postal savings bank opens tomorrow at the Frederick post office with deposits allowed from at least one dollar and up to five hundred dollars per saver. The plan offers 2 percent annual interest, automatic computation, and options to convert certificates to U.S. bonds bearing 2 1/2 percent interest. Local inspectors Barclay and Partridge arrive to set up operations ahead of opening.
City ministers from Protestant churches meeting at the Y M C A discussed a common Sunday school hour, proposing 10 a m year round with a September 18 final decision. A census of attendees was considered to identify nonparticipants and cross affiliations. Evening services during winter would begin at 7 30 p m with broad agreement though limited opposition.
Frederick Whitney, son of Mr and Mrs J L Whitney of Glen Echo Montgomery county, was found guilty by Justice Reading in Rockville police court of striking Mrs Evelyn J Van Sweringen wife of Dr Walter Van Sweringen. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs or two months in county jail. Whitney will pay the fine. Witnesses said Whitney and Mrs Van Sweringen clashed over a sign marking Whitney residence. Mrs Van Sweringen showed a discolored eye as evidence of the injury.
Rumor in Baltimore's financial district says John M. Nelson will retire from Hambleton and Co on September 1 and form a new firm with J. Henry Cook. T. Edward Hambleton will continue the business. Nelson long served Hambleton since 1879 and since 1885 as partner and is famed for finance articles and coauthoring a Bankers Association currency plan. He is uncle of Mr. B. Markell.
Walter Pareca foreman under contractor Roy died? no, suffered a severe angina attack while laying the mountain to Frederick pipeline. Dr Hendrix treated him. he showed some improvement the next morning after an earlier attack Monday night. He is a foreigner, speaks seven languages.
Readiness signals for Maryland National Guard as Cavalry Troop A and three regiments prepare to move to Camp Henry M Warfield near Frederick. Brigadier General Macklin, Major Crosby, and others accompany the party. Governor Crothers may visit. trains carry tents, equipment, and bands.
John D. Hendrickson presents a summer catalog featuring ladies and misses Linen and Crash suits at low unbroken-size ranges. Highlights include Suk Pongee Coats Linen Ulsters motor dusters and tailored waists. Prices from $0.50 to $5.00 and up. Also listed are lingerie dresses house dresses long and short kimonos and various sweaters and underwear.
Local notice lists film reels The Marvel Tonight featuring The Fortunes of War The Hermit s Gold and Too Much Aunt with details about the Canteen at the National Guard Camp. Patrons are told service will lag until ice supply is replenished and a general inquiry about the Canteen is answered on site. Also advertised skating bowling pool and evening events with grooming products and a Harness Drug Store mention.
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