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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
5
From noon today to noon tomorrow, observers note notable solar activity and sky phenomena. Experts guide amateur stargazers to track brightness, positions, and timing of notable events across the day.
City officials considered franchise requests for street railway operations and utility pipes with road paving and alley realignment. Debates covered track changes on East Street to Carroll Street, sewer connections along Chapel alley, and street name corrections. several items were deferred to the next meeting pending committee review.
Dr and Mrs Samuel W Hoopes hosted a moonlit lawn party at their Braddock area home for guest Miss Estelle Royater formerly of Richmond now in Washington The event featured electric illumination and floral decorations followed by refreshments and vocal performances by guests including Constance Harding Edith Osborne Ruth Worthington Emily Johnson Mary Williamson Elinor Magkey Laura Markey Lola Motter Charlotte Baker and more with Colonel Ey Austin Baughman and Dr Thomas Williamson among attendees.
Auction records show bonds and shares sold to multiple buyers. Five hundred dollars of erginive bonds were sold to Ward, and Richfield stock transferred to Harrie G. Huffer at 21 cents per share. Guy K. Motter acquired 200 shares at 3 cents each, and Dr. Atlee R. Adeliff bought 500 shares at 3 cents per share.
Orphans and circuit courts report on sales of real estate in Brunswick and on church improvement work for the Methodist Episcopal church. Improvements include a new foundation rear annex classrooms offices a bowl room kitchen and furnace room.
The Maryland Christian Endeavor Institute and Recreation Assembly met at Pen Mar for its third day. Bible classes led by Misa Matle Be Stalb and Rev. Edgar T. Read covered Why and How of Foreign Missions and Challenge for the City. Evening service featured Rev. Alfred Fri Waldo of Chambersburg. Awards included a flag to Harry Richmond and a sewing contest won by Burr Alien.
Candidate B H Warner Jr arrives in Frederick for several days of campaigning. He surveys the city and Montgomery County race prospects, notes the campaign is free of objectionable personalities, and expresses optimism about his outlook in the district.
A young boy from Knox County started a trek home along the Baltimore Washington railroad but became exhausted near Washington. Placed in detention care, his parents were contacted. Another juvenile on a Baltimore excursion train missed the return and faced an embarrassing default.
An early morning accident at the Frederick Railroad Company terminus on East Fourth Street involved two parallel sidings and an open switch. Several freight cars derailed or were pushed from the track and the front of an engine was damaged, with cars sustaining varying damage.
MR CRUM ILL Summoned to bedside of his mother. Mrs Crum of Jefferson suffered a stroke of paralysis at the home of her daughter Mrs Alfred Thomas of Petersville where she has been very ill. Her son George Rom Birer of Jefferson, who had been in good health, also became ill and is critical at Mrs Thomas home.
McSherry petitions appeal alleging his former wife Cornelia Ringgold McSherry denies him access to their children and misstates his earnings. He seeks modification of the June 30 1910 decree to limit support, gain parental access for three months annually, and restore communications with his children while asserting the court can alter alimony and custody orders.
A clipped financial statement shows due from and to various banks and lenders with large totals, followed by an isolated retail sales pitch promising deep discounts on wash wear and linen suits. The ad emphasizes price-driven clearance of linens, whites, and colored fabrics as the season continues.
A horse belonging to Professor William H. Farry slipped on North Market Street in front of the Busy Corner intake. The animal's leg was bruised after its foot became wedged at the barn opening, and it was freed with effort. The incident occurred last evening. Also noted is plans for the Araby Sunday School annual picnic on Saturday August 6 in Mrs. Frank Smith's grove Blue Hill with Frederick Hand providing music.
A local bereavement notice expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy from friends and neighbors to Mrs. Nites Aurecht. The piece also advertises tuxedo coats sale prices and an upcoming talk by Lena Morrow Lewis at Square Corner on July 25. Braddock Casino hosts weekly skate and bowl nights with the Braddock Heights Band providing music.
Local notices announce the Third Annual Frederick Coats Lutheran Reunion at Braddock Heights on Wednesday July 27 1910 with Rev W F Brown as chairman. Event highlights include music by Braddock Heights Band, skating and bowling at The Marvel Tonight and proceeds from a Mount Zion Lutheran festival to repair the church roof. Also listed are Charlesville festival July 23 Zion Reformed church and Sunday school with Yellow Springs Band, plus various ads for sales and local attractions.
Report states Lonin Price of Washington and Marie S M Butler of York Pa both colored were married in an ice on Tuesday. Rev Abentron Knox officiated with Say-Fou observing, as noted in The News.
A patchwork of notices announces a campaign speech by a Sixth District congressman at Burkhart's Grove next Saturday hosted by Hon. B H Warner Sr, plus a progressive euchre party at Hotel Braddock on July 21 to benefit the Monocacy battlefield market. Tickets 50 cents with car schedules 7.05 and 7.30.
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