Astronomical Events From Noon Today to Tomorrow
From noon today to noon tomorrow the Sun sets at 7 12 and rises at 4 52 with the Moon setting at 40 34 p m and aged six days.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1911
Page
6
From noon today to noon tomorrow the Sun sets at 7 12 and rises at 4 52 with the Moon setting at 40 34 p m and aged six days.
State and county officials enforced Maryland blue laws in Montgomery County. Rockville and surrounding towns closed resorts and shops including Glen Echo and Chevy Chase Lake. Deputies checked licenses and speed, with a speeding case against James S. Grove of Mt. Ida Va. to appear before Justice Reading.
Major Alfred P. Robbins and Major Francis B. Wheaton of Washington returned from Frederick after two days inspecting Kemp Farm as the future District of Columbia National Guards encampment site. They praised the grounds but criticized drainage and outlined the 10 day Camp Ordway from August 15, with about 1,100 to 1,200 militiamen expected and a layout differing from the Maryland camp to allow more room for regiments, parades, and drills.
Mr Clagett Pyles longtime chief liquidating clerk at the Naval Office of the U S Customs House Baltimore died yesterday morning at his brother in law’s home in Barnesville Montgomery County Md He was 52 and will be buried tomorrow at Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville He lived at 1625 North Calvert Street He was educated at St Johns Academy Annapolis and began at the State Tobacco Warehouse Then Civil Service exams in 1884 placed him at the Customs House He married Mamie B Middlekanff of Baltimore nineteen years ago He is survived by his widow three children Thomas Clagett John Kensett and Margaret Pyles two brothers Drs Joseph T Pyles and R G Pyles a stepmother and a sister and other relatives.
In Hagerstown a special Orphans Court session tackled whether Samuel D Schroyer, injured when run over by a Western Maryland train near Smithsburg, should be under his mother's or father's guardianship. A $4000 damages settlement ended the suit. The mother, next friend, lives in Waynesboro with the child. father’s claim was disputed. Attorneys J W Wolfinger and H D Etchison represented the mother and father respectively.
Sheriff and Mrs. Wm. G. Grimes with George Jones of the Henry Watson Aid Society of Baltimore enjoyed a Potomac outing at Point of Rocks on Saturday. They captured 16 bass, the largest weighing two pounds.
Air Machinery at the three Frederick plants overhaul and brace for a big canning run. Cott Dixon, Frederick City Packing, and Monocacy Valley Canning will employ hundreds to thousands of workers as corn flows in. Plants prepare to operate at full capacity with multiple canning lines running.
John Johnson colored who was shot in a fight at William Phillips restaurant on West Sixth street last Monday night has worsened as gangrene set in. Amputation of his limb may be performed if his condition does not improve. Friends from Baltimore consider transporting him there for the operation. Phillips remains in jail and his case was continued due to the State's Attorney's absence while magistrate action may be taken in Montevue.
Charles W Martz of South Market street is able to be out after illness. Fred Miller, once of the city, is critically ill in a hospital in New Brunswick with uncertain prognosis.
President William G Banui introduces a blanket and middy blouse sale at Williamson's Drug Store. Middy blouses and ties offered in all sizes and colors, with deep blanket discounts across multiple weights and sizes. Savings emphasized, with prices ranging from under 2 to about 5 dollars.
Frederick merchants sign an agreement to close stores at 5 p m each evening in August with Saturdays excluded. A list of signatories includes Haller Neidig & Miller Hendrickson Bennett Doll Brothers Etchison Kemp Mullinix and others. Also notices for Odd Fellows reunion travel and local services offered by L Frank Derr violinist and an advertisement for real estate and N M Zentz flour supply.
Miss Annie Gardner of Elizabeth North Carolina will sing at the Marvel tonight with 3 reels and several feature films. Barbershop and cigar stand drawing business. Braddock Heights Casino offers daily skating bowling and pool. The Mt Carmel Sunday school holds its annual picnic August 1 in Miller's woods near Pearl with Feagaville Band. Employment sought for Seachrist Cottage Braddock Heights. Two refrigerators discounted at Etchison Furniture. Frederick County Reformed Sunday Schools hold August 3 all day picnic and reunion with band concert at 4 45 pm. Markey lawn fete of Frederick City Hospital August 3. Children hour at Braddock Heights August 6 3 50 pm. Braddock Heights dances every afternoon except Saturday.
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