Frederick Town Notes Dull Taxes and Civic Planning
Frederick reflects on storms, a near collision, and motorist arrests alongside civic projects. Improvements include sewer work, a new bonds issue, and a big loop road. Health issues, enforcement of rules, and a growing Auto Club mark the week, with City officials reappointed and Court Square plans debated.
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The
Frederick Railroad Company
Public Service Commission
Freerick—Thurmount
Pen Mar—Hagerstown
Frederick
Maryland
Song Service and Band Concert at Braddock Heights
The usual song service will be held tomorrow evening at 7 15. The address will be by Oscar B Cobrentz and singing led by George W Heinlein. After the service the Braddock Heights Band led by Prof Irving S Biser will perform selections including Fantasia Providence Habanera Mexican Kisses overture Lisztpiel intermezzo Sinfonica Cavalleria Rusticana Plantation Songs march Under -irms Hav es.
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Braddock Heights
Oscar B. Cobrentz
George W. Heinlein
Irving
Biser
Kelar-Bela
Intermezzo Sinfonica
Marriage Licenses and Court Entries Include Lantz Tyler Pair
In the courts record the day lists marriage licenses for Charles Frederick Lantz and Jane Esther Tyler both of Marysville Pa. Also noted is the divorce of Marcellus C Stottlemyer and Catherine Mary Yinger, both of Frederick.
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Circuit and Orphans’ Court
Charles Frederick Lantz
Jane Esther Tyler
Marysville
Marcellus C. Stottlemyer
Catherine Mary Yinger
Frederick
Wires Pulled Down At East Wreck Street Saloon
A trolley pole on a Fred K railroad car toppled on East W rCk Street in front of a Bonnabel saloon yesterday afternoon. The wire across the street was torn from its fastenings but no further damage occurred.
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Fredk
Eastw rCk Street
Bonnabel
Not Only Cleanses Teeth But Imparts Fragrance
A historic tooth powder promises cleansing without injury and leaves the breath fragrant, offering a truly perfect dental powder.
Provision for Child Health Report on school medical inspection progress
The Russell Sage Foundation issue presents the first comprehensive overview of American school health efforts. It covers 1,088 cities, tracks medical inspection since Boston’s start 16 years ago, and notes rapid gains in physicians nurses and dentists employed, with Massachusetts New Jersey leading universal compulsory inspection while states like Vermont Mississippi Montana Idaho lag.
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Department of Child Hygiene
Russell Sage Foundation
Boston
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Vermont
Mississippi
Montana
Idaho
Far East
Far West
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
South Central
North Central
Red Men Fourth of July Celebration Promises Brisk Participation
Weather forecast aims for two days of clear skies as Chippewa Tribe invites more factions to Frederick for the Red Men celebration on July 3 and 4. Tuscarora and Shenandoah tribes vie for prizes with music, decorations, and a Martinsburg City Band led train.
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Frederick
E. J. Hendrickson
York
Martinsburg
Charlestown
Red Men
Frederick Market Prices
Quotations furnished by Frederick County Farmers Exchange corrected June 24 1911. Wheat No 2 Ker 87 cents per bushel. Corn Shelled Corn 72 cents per bushel. Rye 7 to 11 cents per bushel. Oats 45 to 50 cents per bushel. Barley 7 to 7 cents. Flour Winter Wheat 4 90 to 5 25 per 100 lbs. Spring Wheat 5 20. Cornmeal 1 50 to 1 60. Mill Feed Bran 26 50 per ton Middlings 28 40 per ton. Red Dog 2 20 per sack. Dairy Feed 26 50 to 27 00 per ton. Cotton Seed Meal 31 to 32. Timothy 5 50 to 5 75 per bushel. Clover 8 to 10 per bushel. Hay No 1 Timothy 25. No 2 Timothy 22 to 24. No 1 Mixed 21 to 23. No 2 Mixed 20 to 22. Clover 18 to 19.
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Frederick County Farmers’ Exchange
Aia
Sucus
Timothy
Williamsport man sentenced in extortion case
Guessford of Williamsport, an alderman, was sentenced to two years in the Atlanta Federal Prison after pleading guilty to using letters to extort $10,000 from Julia Briscoe of Englestown. Letters threatened violence and demanded money, with a decoy package trap catching him as he moved to collect. He is said to be about 85 with a large family and was employed at a tannery.
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Guessford
Williamsport
Willi Guessford
Ald
Julia de Briscoe
Englestown
Atlanta
Rose
United States District Court
Baltimore
Ile
Western Maryland
Grand Master of
Anarchists of America
Briscoe
J. T. Briscoe
Postum Health Letter from Rome Matron Praises Beverage
A Rome matron writes that coffee caused dizziness stomach upsets and nervous irritability, and that switching to Postum improved her appetite health and wellbeing. She credits Postum with restoring vigor and fully recovering her stomach and nerves. The letter is attributed to the Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and references The Road to Wellville.
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Rome
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pkys
Lining the Reservoir Faces Delays and Material Surplus
Contractors update on reservoir coating with Vulcanite material on brick sides. City limited scope to two sides, leaving excess supplies and tension over overtime. Project head Mr. Cooper and Superintendent plan on finishing in 30 to 40 days, while water-use investigation aims to curb waste amid dry season pressures.
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Cooper
Vulcanite Company
Frederick
Boardman
Frocco
Rogers
Probasco
Pittsburg
Vulcanite
Water Use Cut as City Repairs Reservoir
Superintendent George H. Weiner and Mayor Schell ordered steep water cuts today to conserve supply during reservoir repairs and system improvements. Sprinkling streets and YMCA pool filling halted, leaving only a slim reserve. pumping drains the basin to about 18 inches deep and fears grow the remaining supply will run dry before the new main is completed.
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George H. Weiner
Schell
Weiner Lahad
Weim
Leak Found in Water Pipe on South Market Street
A leak was discovered this morning in the water pipe on South Market street between the rails laid by the Frederick Railroad Company in front of Garber and Green's Livery. It was found before concrete was placed, preventing an underground channel. Repairs are under way by the Water Superintendent.
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South Market Street
Frederick Railroad Company
Garber & Green
Sparrows and Cats Harshly Targeted by Agriculture Chief
Dr. K. Fisher of the Biological Survey urges war on sparrows and house cats as pests harming nature’s balance. He argues cats seldom attack rats and mice, while sparrows drive away birds, prompting a new fall crusade amid humane opposition and calls for subscriptions.
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Br. K. Fisher
The
Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Fisher
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G. O. Paxson
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Rizona
Sage Foundation
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