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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
4
Plans to extend the terminal building by about 200 feet face objections but organizers pledge improvements will address trouble spots and satisfy conditions. Work will be put in good shape to meet concerns and ensure smoother progress.
A long column of social notes from Washington includes A. R. Yeakle and John J. Shaw changing residence or jobs, Hazel Oland visiting Walkersville, and many trips to Baltimore. It catalogs rail improvements for Frederick and the B and O line, plans for freight terminal expansion, and expected staffing changes. Also listed are guests visiting local residents, church figures traveling to attend services, and assorted small-town social visits.
A fragment lists remaining advertised letters at the Frederick City Post office for Saturday January 3, urging callers to collect within two weeks or risk being sent to the dead letter office. It includes names across Gentlemen’s and Ladies lists, with partial names and a note about Maryland National Guard encampment dates. The piece also contains an unrelated advertisement for Chamnois Skins and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Annie L Prater aged 21 years 1 month 19 days died at her home near Samsville Thursday morning of tuberculosis. Funeral held Sunday at 2 p m at Shenezer with Rev Wm Berry officiating and Rev Owens assisting. Pallbearers were Roderick Jackson Frank Jackson Arthur Thompson Marry Snowden E Snowden and Osborn Thompson. Interment followed at the cemetery adjoining the church. Gen W Peters funeral director.
Zion Reformed Sunday school of Charlesville announces Children’s Day services next Sunday evening, June 11 at 7 30 o clock. A strawberry and ice cream festival will be held in Charlesville next Saturday evening, June 1, by Zion Reformed Sunday school. All are cordially invited.
The Woman's College art department under Miss Florence W. Doub staged an annual show featuring crayons, pen and ink, oils, watercolors, clay, and metalwork. Ruby Wiest won first prize for "A Mountain Row." The Dramalig Club, directed by Sally Conrad Chimtelos, presented Shakespeare's "As You Like It" in the college hall after postponement due to weather. The cast listed includes Miss Mary Trout as the Banished Duke and Miss Florence Muir as Celia, with full praise for the performances and production.
Mrs Lewis Matter of this city and president of the Woman's Civic League spoke to the Catonsville Woman's Civic League yesterday. The meeting aimed to finalize plans for a village cleanup day set for near Saturday and Mrs Motter described how similar efforts were carried out in this city.
Jefferson County Court in Charles Town hears 92 liquor license petitions from Harper’s Ferry and Charles Town councils. Drys, led by Judge Frank Beckwith, oppose licenses. wets supported by Col Jorest W. Brown and others. Court adjourns to today for five commissioners to rule. Charles Town had recently voted wet by 66, drys push ongoing challenge.
Jefferson High School holds its annual commencement tonight at Luther church with five graduates receiving diplomas. Congressman David J. Lewis of Cumberland will deliver the address and arrives in Frederick at 6. Principal Prof Mahoney leads the exercises and a car will connect with the Frederick line for attendees afterward.
At a stockholders meeting this morning the Frederick and Monocacy Turnpike Road Company elected directors for the coming year: Arthur Potts, Richard Potts, Joseph C. Miller, Granville A. E. Smith, and Thomas Chapline.
Senate leaders plan adjournment between July 28 and August 6 after passing reciprocity direct election of Senators and campaign contributions bills and pigeonholing farmers free list.
Twenty two earthquakes were recorded in 48 hours across Santi Fe Granada Pamesticken area causing concerns for safety as residents seek shelter and authorities assess damage.
Special Dispatch reports that the Stanley steel investigation committee will visit New York and Pittsburgh to collect evidence. The purpose is to scrutinize steel operations and gather documentation for the inquiry. Officials from Washington, D C, coordinate the stops and schedule.
A special dispatch reports a search for aviator Bague after a fall into the sea while attempting to fly to Coersien. The incident disrupts efforts to locate the missing flyer amid ongoing weather and sea conditions.
A fragment describes a knife wound and a home remedy approach. It mentions Biakh fen's AlN Balke and Pearre's Pharmacy offering treatment to prevent gangrene and treat burns skin ulcers and other injuries. The wording reflects old time pharmacy advice.
Ministers from Frederick gathered in the Y M C A building under President H W Lamar to discuss a city wide uniform hour for evening services and possibly Sunday school. The group planned topics for next year and urged cooperation from local churches while noting Sabbath law violations and praising a paper on the Person of Christ. They adjourned to October 2 1911.
Leila A. J. Payne of Brunswick appeared before Justice Lloyd T. MacGill on charges of securing money from Maurice Hines and Harry Boyer through false pretenses linked to a sale of loss by Mrs. Payne. Bail set at 200 dollars. Ralph Linton arrested on a charge of being in corrigible and given 100 dollar bail for grand jury action.
Frederick residents and nearby neighbors are confined to their homes due to illness. Captain Daniel 5 Hanshew of Telegraph Street has been improving after illness. Miss Catherine Geesey of Mountain Dale was taken to the City Hospital for surgery.
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a permanent cure for prickly heat rashes hives eczema and other infant skin afflictions. It claims thousands of happy parents and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to relieve. Sold by druggists everywhere including Frederick via J A Williamson North Market St.
John L. Obenderfer of Frederick County, a seasoned western prospector and mineral expert, says the area shows rich copper and iron ore deposits. He notes surface indications and favorable prospects, plans further study, and denies current land options while praising Singapore Copper Company’s plant. He has resided in Nevada and California and is visiting Frederick for two months.
If your stomach's in good working order your appetite will be right on the job at meat time, and you'll enjoy every bite you eat. But if Dyspepsia has you in its grip there's mighty little attraction for you in anything pertaining to food.
J Allen Crumbine announces candidacy for Judge of the Orphans Court Frederick County Braddock District seeking Democratic primary support from friends across the county May date indicated by source text
The submitter seeks party support for the Republican nomination for State's Attorney in Frederick County and for Judge of the Orphans' Court. Jesse F. R. Heagey petitions Frederick County Republicans from 12 Court St with a primary election appeal. John W. Mumford, Braddock District, also announces candidacy for Orphans' Court Judge and asks for primary support.
A stream of campaign notices from Frederick County Republicans announces candidacies for Sheriff and for State's Attorney. CLARENCE G BOLLER seeks Sheriff on the Republican ticket with countywide support. ELLAM HINKS and SCOTT WELTY declare bids for State's Attorney and Sheriff respectively, asking Republicans in Frederick Md for backing at the upcoming primaries.
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