Local Letters Chronicle Cracking Storms And Village News
Croagerstown reports a severe week of wind and thunder storms causing damage as residents share visits, illnesses, religious services, and social events. Notables include Keefer Winbigler of Santiago, Hann of Stevenson, and multiple local gatherings at Union Chapel and the F M C Fraternal Order. A lawn fete and numerous visits across families highlight a bustling county scene in late June 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Stambaugh
Marion
South Carolina
R. L. Ogle
Samuel D. Rhodes
Della Speak
Woodsboro
Elroy Whitmore
Raymond Joy
Araby
George Powell
Thurmont
Barton Warner
Nellie Joy
Graham
Edward Martin
St. John's Evangelical
Geo W. Crist
Order
Helma
Harold Hann
Frederick
Local Notes and Health Updates from Lewistown Area
A heavy shower refreshed vegetation. Mr. Martin Weddle, from near Lewistown, finished sawing lumber for Mr. John W. King near Yellow Springs and will move his mail to Harry Bowers mountain lot to continue sawing. Mrs. Henry Brown is slowly convalescing. H. G. Brown is on the sick list. Cleveland Hewitt suffers a severe sciatica rheumatism. Gorman and Ray King of Rockville, Montgomery County, visit grandparents Mr David King and wife. Mountain fires last spring threaten huckleberry crops this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Weddle
Lewistown
John W. King
Yellow Springs
Harry Bowers
Henry Brown
H. G. Brown
Cleveland Hewitt
Gorman
Ray King
Rockville
Montgomery County
David King
Thermometer Going Higher As Heat Climb Near Century Mark
Heat relief from yesterday rain faded as Old Sol returned. Frederick saw 71 degrees overnight with temperatures rising into the eighties by morning and likely near 100 if no shower arrives. Washington reports cooler weather and possible showers this afternoon or tonight. Shepherdstown hosts Y M C A baseball at Athletic Park, first league game in Frederick in ten days, with local fans hopeful and confident for a solid contest. A local says following the Ten Commandments is sound guidance, though Senator Sorghukn notes debates on amendments often complicate the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sol
Frederick
Weathery Bureau
Shepherdstown
Y. M. CA
Athletic Park
Thifternoon
Advertised Letters in Frederick City Post Office 1913 List
The Frederick City Post Office on Saturday June 24 1913 advertised letters remaining. Names include F N Banks W J Davis James S Dwyer G B Erickson Lewis Morrell Edward G Phillips Harry Russell John Stahl Mr Westfall Miss Adella Brown Ness M F Baugher Mrs Bessie Crosby Miss Alice A Milien. Call for advertised letters or they will be sent to the dead-letter office after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Gettlemen's List
F. N. Banks
W. J. Davis
Jas. S. Dwyer
G. B. Erickson
Lewis Morrell
Edward G. Phillins
Harry Russell
John Stahl
House Struck by Lightning in Frederick County
A severe southern Frederick county storm last week saw lightning strike the residence of Mr. R. F Zimmerman near Adamstown damaging the roof and tearing away the tin metal portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
R. F Zimmerman
Adamstown
Return From Auto Trip With Local Passengers
A group including Victor and Mark Golibert Thomas Rohrback Mallory O'Brien Eden Rohrback Frances Rohrback Adrian Posey Tieren Pepper and Ya Louise O'Brien returned to Frederick this evening after traveling to Baltimore in Mr Golibert's Studebaker. The piece notes praise for a new reporter who filed a story about a detective without labeling him a sleuth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Victor
Mark Golibert
Thomas Rohrback
Mallory O'Brien
Misses Eden
Frances Rohrback
Adrian Inez Posey
Tieren Pepper
Ya Louise O'Brien
Mr. Golibert
Studebaker
Baltimore
Frederick
Chicago Record-Herald
ZEMO Promise of Skin Relief for Infants and All Ages
An old advertisement extols ZEMO as a permanent cure for prickly heat rashes hives eczema and skin affections in babies and adults. It promises money back if the first bottle fails to relieve and cites ZEMO soap as an economical treatment sold by druggists including J A Williamson in Frederick. You take no chances with TABRAWIRS PREG SPORE.
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Frederick
J. A. Williamson
North Market St
Electric Generators Advance Abattoir Plant Construction
Work on the Frederick Caty Abattoir Company plant progresses along the Bowud O ROR tracks opposite Tabler Lime and Stone. Two electric generators have been installed to power equipment as bricklayers finish three weeks of work while inspectors note overhead tracking for slaughter stock.
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Abattoir
Frederick Caty Abattoir Company
Bo Wut O Ror
Tabler Lime and Stone Company
Pal Kley
Fletcher
Abwtiel
Law Crumbles With Drunk Arrests and City Décor Rises
Police report a series of late night liquor incidents led to arrests. Red Brightwell, found hiding under a bed at Minerva Storick’s Paradise Row, faces a jail hearing. Steve Maxson, from Long Branch, parole conditional on work, was released after incident at Market and All Saints. Gus Hurd paid a $2 fine after a street scrap incited by jealousy. Wo. F. Myers fined for being drunk and disorderly. Charles and Martha Palmer, both colored, fined $2.50 each for similar offenses. City decor for the Fourth of July begins with New City Hotel roof bunting and flags, while Miss Margaret Marsh sprained her ankle escaping a fall on East Patrick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Red” Brightwell
Haover
Minerva Storick
Paradise” Row
Brightwell
Justice Eckstein
Steve Maxson
A. H. Eckstein
Market
All Saints
Edward Jlohn
Officer King
Long Branch
Gus Hurd
C. TI. Eckstein
East Street
Marshal Jones
Jones
Hurd
Verringg
I.P
Wo. F. Myers
Justice C. H. Eckstein
Tie
Charles and
Martha Palmer
Justie C. H. Eckstein
Herring
A Charming Woman Seeks Help With Health and Beauty
A romance of finding charm through health products. Rhetric Hitters are promoted as a cure for nervous irritable symptoms, constipation, skin eruptions, and a wretched complexion. The ad claims benefits to stomach liver and kidneys, strong nerves, bright eyes, and velvety skin, urging readers to try Pearce's Pharmacy and newspaper classifieds for quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aead Pearce
Prices Rise Sharply Prices Hit Potato Market Hardships Grow
The article reports a sharp rise in potato prices, noting a multi year price surge from about 1.20 to 2.08 per bushel in earlier years and into 3.20 per bushel, with implications for cost of living and diets. It cites Chicago housewives paying high sums and forecasts further inflation unless crops recover. It also mentions Frederick and national impact on ordinary citizens and foreign populations dependent on potatoes. Mayers and Perry vaudeville act at City Opera House is briefly noted, including a hippo hunt film sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherleh
Frederick
Chicago
Frederick Market Prices June 1911 Quotations
Frederick County farmers exchange supplies market price ranges for wheat corn rye oats barley flour meal and feedstuffs corrected June 27 1911. Includes No 2 red wheat prices corn shelled oats hay straw and related feeds with per bushel or per ton figures. Subscribe for The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Farmers’ Exchange
Timothy
Monsignor Flynn in Better Health After Illness
Monsignor Dennis Flynn, president emeritus of Mount St. Mary’s College, Unuroitsinage, is said to be witly improved. He receives care at the institution and rests comfortably. Prayers for his recovery were offered as the community watches for further signs of progress.
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Monsignor
Dennis 2
Flyon
Mount St. Mary's College
Cadius
Lemo
Hintons
Sihay
Aviation Tests Set At Annapolis For Navy Evaluation
The start of aviation tests at Annapolis under Navy Department supervision has been moved to daily 1, two weeks later than planned. Tests will assess aircraft types for naval service, beginning with Curtiss hydroplanes valued for water landings. Lieutenants Wilison and Rogers, expert aviators, will lead duty assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimipolis
Threeran
Navy Department
Theodore J.ilison
John Rogers
Haig
Annapolis
T Heavyalign Worl
Navy
Savern
Naval Experimental Station
Work Will Soon Start
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Pennsylvania Railways Summer Excursion Tickets On Sale
Summer excursion tickets are on sale through ticket agents who will help you choose routes and resorts. Options allow a day trip, week, month, or the entire summer stay, with flexible return limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
America
Geo. W. Boyd
Philadelphia
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George W. Hann
B. F. Bell
Lester PT. Warner
Ridgeville
Lillian Todd
Georgia
David Murray
J. Ryan
Edith Hutson
Sykesville
C Thomas
Mary
G. C. Thomas
William E. Buxton
Elizabeth
Lindsay
Ruth
J. F. Purdum
J. Monroe Rice
Lewis Molesworth
Mary Harris
James R. Hilton
New London
Snyder
Anne M. Snyder
John F. Purdum
Mrs. Deal
Keen
Gladys
Kemptown
George C. Thomas
Helen V. McMullen
Esa Wagner
Lily
Nora
Laurel
Frank Burdette
G. Pearl Thomas
Braddock Heights
Effie
Ella Wagner
Vida Hilton
Rosa Bader
Harry Wagner
Joan Roderick
Royal
Norman Hilton
Geo. C. Thomas
Union Chapel
Frank Jones
New Market
Rufus Burdette
Missionary Society
Roderick
Martin Wagner
Helen McMullen
Susie Utz
Ima
Pearl Thomas
Effe
Guy
Daniel Thomas
James van Sant
John Roderick
Samuel Utz
Harry Zimmerman
Jack Lewis
Mart Jones
Irwin Ridgely
Washington College
Chestertown
Charles Borer
McKaig
Frank Zimmerman
Edward Measel
Nellie Thomas
Buckeystown
H. H. Hopkins, Jr
Charles Palmer
Washington
D E. Stone
Emmitsburg
Mary Downey
Debbie Russel
Rachel Russel
Millville
Belle Hill
Helen Ridgley
Rachel Moberly
Ella Wooton
Fannie Bromwell
Sproutsville
William Fultz
G. O. Paxson
Edw. C. Cowling
North Market Street
Ohio
Fehenrie
Delaware
Merleenkle
Jessie Way Lienkle
Henk
Sorghukn
Washington Star
Tabrawirs
New City
Margaret Marsh
C. and P. Telephone Co
East Patrick Street
Mayers
Perry
City Opera House
Monsignor Flynn
Mt. St. Mary's
Annapolla
Ae Rtas
We Navy
Pennsylvania
R. R
Oxfords
W. E. Douglas
Colt
H. R. Flautt
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