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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1911
Page
4
From noon today to noon tomorrow observers note sun sets at 7 12 p m rises at 4 52 p m moon sets 40 34 p m moon age six days.
The county carried out a Sunday blue-law crackdown led by State's Attorney Bowie F Waters and Sheriff William E B Viett. Rockville Glen Echo Chevy Chase Lake Gaithersburg and Mt Ida saw closures and few patrons as deputies checked licenses speeds and overall lawfulness. Deputy Ramey cited James S Grove of Mt Ida for speeding before Justice Reading.
Majors Alfred P. Robbins and Francis B. Wheaton arrived in Frederick after inspecting Kemp Farm for the District of Columbia National Guard encampment set for August on Kemp Farm. They praised the site but criticized drainage and outlined camp layout, spacing for regiments, and use of buildings owned by Hagan. camp will last ten days with approx 1100 men.
Mr. Clagett Pyles, 52, after 27 years as chief liquidating clerk at the Naval Office of the U S Custom House in Baltimore, died yesterday at the home of his brother in law Thomas O White Beallsville Md. He will be buried tomorrow at Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville. He lived at 1625 North Calvert and leaves a widow Mamie B Middlekanff three children and several relatives including two brothers and a sister.
In an Orphans Court session at Hagerstown on Saturday arguments focused on guardianship of Samuel D Schroyer, injured when struck by a Western Maryland train near Smithsburg. A $4000 settlement to the child prompted the dispute between mother and father over custody and care. The mother, represented by J W Wolfinger, seeks guardianship as next friend. the father’s side is led by H D Etchison. The child, living in Waynesboro, and his mother’s father Samuel Dayhoff, are named parties in the proceedings.
Sheriff and Mrs. Wm. G. Grimes and George Jones of the Henry Watson Aid Society of Baltimore fished the Potomac at Point of Rocks on Saturday. They caught 16 bass, the largest weighing two pounds.
Three Frederick canning plants overhaul their machinery and prepare for the harvest. Canning starts soon, with Monocacy Valley, Colt Dixon, and Frederick City Packing awaiting corn deliveries. Together they may pack about 700 cans per minute and employ up to a thousand workers through September.
John Johnson, a colored man wounded in a fight at William Phillips restaurant on West Sixth Street last Monday night, has developed gangrene and faces possible amputation. Doctors say he may recover if his condition does not deteriorate. Friends from Baltimore want him moved there for the operation, but no decision is made. Phillips, the shooter, remains jailed with a hearing postponed due to the State's Attorney's absence.
Charles W Martz of South Market Street has recovered enough to be out. Fred Miller, once a local, remains seriously ill in a New Brunswick hospital.
President WM Banui promotes a large sale offering Middy Blouses for 1.00 with sizes from 1 to 15 years and various sleeve styles, plus a blanket sale with many sizes and prices. Discounts include 11-4 cotton, 12-3 Australian wool blankets, and baby blankets, all in fast colors. Williamson's Drug Store encourages buying now to save.
Frederick merchants sign a pledge to close at five daily in August except Saturdays. Also invites Odd Fellows and others to join a Pen Mar trip August 30, 1911 on a special car at 8 am, fare $1.00, deadline August 1. Also notices for an orchestra, a dwelling store property for sale, and old wheat flour from N. M. Zentz.
Miss Annie Gardner of Elizabeth City North Carolina will sing at the Marvel tonight marking her first appearance. Also features three reels including How Auntie Was Fooled the Love Tryant and The Red Girl's Heart. Barbershop and cigar stand attract steady business. Braddock Heights Casino offers skating bowling and pool open daily.
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