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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
5
On this date in history the Battle of Monmouth occurred in New Jersey in 1788. James Madison, born 1751 and fourth U.S. president, died in 1836. In 1910 Senator Samuel McEnery, former Louisiana governor, died, born 1836.
District National Guard officers weigh site options for August encampment based on water quality. Analysts report potential dangerous materials in local water, prompting talks of boiling all used water if Frederick is not chosen. Officials consider Lakin's spring as an alternative due to reportedly purer bacteriological water.
Joseph W. Shirley, chief quartermaster of the Maryland National Guard, arrived to arrange a camp site at Kemp farm for the encampment. Grounds will be staked and buildings erected, water supply explored, and sealed bids reviewed for oats, hay, firewood, lime, bath houses, shelters, and horse shelters with contracts expected soon. Provisions for guard members to be supplied locally at about four thousand dollars. Tain's Colic remedy touted by druggists.
The Board of Aldermen blocked three paving and sewering measures after Mayor Schell opposed funding, delaying Court House square work. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co gains a conduit franchise with 50 year terms and conditions including six month pole removal and space for future fire and police lines. The meeting also repealed a paving ordinance and ignored the Mayor’s assessor appointments.
Frederick and Carroll counties agreed on a joint Monocacy River bridge near Rocky Ridge. Bids for steel work and masonry were opened. York Bridge Company and Harlem S. Wachtel won respectively. The 25 foot bridge will have two abutments and one pier with about 800 yards of masonry.
Attention Eagles announces Frederick Acrie No 1067 meeting Friday June 30 at 8.00 pm with call for all members. Also Victor and Columbia records on sale today with selections. City Opera House features Selig drama and Vi graph lullaby acts with Marvel and Imp. labels, plus a large reward note for a sensational title.
July Victor Records introduces several new artists and new McCormack and Tetrazzini records. Edison, Victor and Col. promote the new titles, including Tetrazzini’s greatest Swiss Echo Song performed by the star, with Shipley’s noted as a venue.
A city inspection party visited the reservoir and proposed water line route, praising land access and water quality. Mayor Schell, City Attorney Smith, Aldermen Gillinger Crimmins Kemp, and engineers surveyed Valeante, Tuscarora, and Fishing Creek stations, noting solid flow and progress while weather interrupted the return trip. The crew reported the pipeline from Burlington, NJ is imminent and ready to begin setting pipe.
Notice announces a wagon from Hanover Steam Bakery offering fresh Bread Rolls Cakes Biscuits and Buns after June 28. Pat Henry solicits patronage of the general public, delivering to donors.
Watch Frederick's baseball event with two games each day on July 3 and 4. Admission is two cents per game, with showtimes at 1:00 AM and 3:36 PM. Red Men costumes reserved for Syd and 4th via call 429 F.
John D Hendrickson presents Model washable silks in dainty stripes of priak blue green and black on white. Ideal for kimono waists tailored waists or dresses. Colors include navy alice green rose lavender brown tan wisteria with dots stripes and figures. Special prices for various lengths. Bark er and associates advertise.
Mr B J Hendrickson, Official Decorator, began work today on City Hotel for the Great Red Men’s Celebration. He provides all new materials, installs and removes decorations at reasonable cost. The committee urges widespread decorating and recommends Hendrickson, with headquarters at City Hotel and porch calls via phone for estimates. Camp Mar-Vin at Potomac and Weaverton Md offers Y M C A camping rates for boys, with ten day to full time options and Harper's Ferry nearby. contact H B Clark for details.
Bowling tournament at Casino offers amateur county title for five man teams with 37.50 in gold prizes, 5.00 per winning team member, 2.00 for second. 8 teams play two games, 5 teams three games. entrants must be new and entries close by July 4. a professional series follows prize awards. prize lists and local ads accompany.
Braddock Heights Casino is now open morning, afternoon and evening. A fine shooting gallery is now being Tun. Go to the Heights and enjoy a pleasant time in the mountain air.
Parade costumes urged with a call to buy at Ridenour’s before the Braddock Heights Casino event on Wednesday night June 28. A block party offers prizes. Daisy Fly Killers advertised with Ray a Daisy Fly Killer product. Allen G, Quiynn & Co. listed.
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