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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
5
The sun sets at 6 and rises at 6 08. The moon sets at 4 45 with age about one day. A planet named Lrenus is noted as discovered by Sir William Herschel.
Rodock and Co reports the Crum Markers project as the backdrop for the opening of Doll Bros. Furniture Store, expanding offerings at the E. location with new showroom space and enhanced display layouts.
Mrs Jessie Tyson of Culburn Baltimore County leader in Baltimore Society reports a month long trial of chemically treated coal ashes as fuel. She explains a formula using oxalic acid and rock salt dissolved in hot water and sprinkled between coal firings to reduce coal use by about half with no furnace damage found.
At a special meeting the Mayor and Aldermen authorized an ordinance to appoint three Assessors at five dollars per day and a clerk at three dollars per day to carry out a reassessment under recent legislation. The board also approved a land deed for Fourth Street improvements and noted the new board room’s green walls and mahogany trim. Ex-Sheriff Charles T. K. Young and Mr. Guerin presented plat objections, with no action taken. Superintendent Weiner was told to delay water pipe shipments to Baumgardners abattoir until further orders. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday.
Mr William H Anderson head of the Anti Saloon League warned that if the Local Option Bill fails this session the league may push a prohibition bill at the next legislature. He suggested outside influence backs such a move and noted the Prohibition party might introduce it. He argued the outcome could sway public sentiment toward prohibition over local option in upcoming years. Sales Tomorrow Auctioneers Lawrence Lease Mercier Damner Dutrow list sales of livestock farming implements furniture and real estate including a 144 acre farm near Ballenger Creek with timber land and turnpike stock near Mt Zion church.
Purely personal notes report Ezra Willard of Knoxville spending the day in the city. Mrs. H. Clay Miller of Washington DC visits Miss Nanzie Potts on Court Street. Mr and Mrs Clarence W Compier, after visiting here, return to Hinton West Virginia. Mr Vernon Sz of Baltimore, who visited A J Derr on East All Saints street, returns home.
Funeral services for William A. Miteneil, colored, were held yesterday at St. John’s Catholic Church under Rev. Fr. Kane. Pallbearers included Joan Stanton Ambrose Beaner Augustus Ceasar Simonson William Rye and William Stanton. Interment followed at St. John’s Cemetery with Thomas P. Rite Funeral Director.
Mrs. Josephine L. Appleman formerly of New York awards a contract to Mr and Mrs Leslie Shafer of Middletown for a two story brick and stone cottage on Maryland avenue near the National pike Braddock Heights.
The Sick. Edward Lease on West South street accidentally shot his right hand days ago and is improving. Joseph L. Hotvall’s friends are informed he could sit up briefly in bed yesterday. Henry Weinberg of Hagerstown arrived in the city and was taken to Frederick City Hospital. he was somewhat better this morning. George W.M. Keller, proprietor of the Spoolesville steam flouring mills west of Middletown, who had a January 29 paralysis, has recovered enough to ride to Middletown on Wednesday.
The yearly Maryland Day event will be observed in public schools on March 23 with a joint program at the City Opera House in Frederick. Students will present music and recitations and an address by Dr. Bernard Steiner on Maryland history is sought.
An alarm of five was sent over the C and P line around 9 pm last evening but was found to be a false alert. The sender claimed the fire occurred on Hallerstown Hill.
In the legislature Mr Anders failed to salvage his divorce remarriage bill after House vote of 40 to 4 against the substitute. Debate featured Messrs Godwin Maloy Boswell Lehizayer Cumin Squier and Dawkins. Also a move to issue a $2500 street improvement loan and Kefauver’s measure for a Brissavick waterworks loan was approved in the House.
Obituary notices for Mrs. C. A. Silane and Mr. Elbridge Krise recount family histories. Mrs. Silane, widow of James H. Silane and later C. A. S ilane, died after illness at her son Randolph Hotel address in Washington. Born near Marksville, she was seventy four and seven months old. Surviving family includes son J Vernon Silance. Mr. Elbridge Krise died suddenly of heart disease at 70, with survivors including Mrs. Davis and a son in New York. Burial at Druid Ridge. Basketball game recap: Greens defeat Browns 42-18 with notable scorers and standings listed.
Hagerstown Republicans nominate Ernest W. Miller former mayor as their candidate. Hollis Courtney Jr. a longtime Pennsylvania Railroad agent and Havre de Grace city official is dead. The McNamee family tragedy near Berwyn Prince Georges County includes a six year old burned to death and a mother and child injured in a fire.
Cordova de Garmendia sophomore at Columbia University and Jay Gould roommate showed improvement after a brain concussion. He remained conscious and doctors reported recovery chances were good unless new complications arose. Telegram inquiries continued with updates considered satisfactory.
Pearce and Scheck present the greatest sensation in the city at Saturn with All Babs and the Forty Thieves at matinee and night shows. A sursaber of other new pictures will be shown. An amateur contest with cash prizes follows the program. Admission 10 cents matinee and 10 15 24 cents at night. Amateurs may apply at the office before Saturday morning for next week.
Hiram Cutsail, 50, of a farm near Araby four miles south of Frederick, died within fifteen minutes after a stump-puller hitching broke. The tongue struck him over the heart and he collapsed as horses pulled the stump, lifting him into the air and throwing him thirty feet. He leaves a widow Ida Main and nine children, two brothers, and is to be buried at the Reformed chapel in Brad dock with service at eleven.
A large audience at Woman's College Hall heard Mr. Southwick present Richard II with strong power to hold schoolboys and scholars. His vivid Richard II characterization showed evil schemes and conscience, with Bosworth Field scenes delivering dramatic triumph. Elizabeth McDaniel enabled this valued performance.
George Sidney and his company of comedians dancers and singers announced for a Monday night engagement at the City Opera House with a bright snappy musical comedy billed Busy Izzy's Boodle. The show promises top talent a refined Hebrew character portrayal and a well trained chorus with lavish production values.
The tail street baseball club organized last night and elected Charles Fraley manager and Charles O Phoebus captain. Players include Harry Webster catcher George Mehrling pitcher Wa G Grimes first base Harry Strou second base Emory Stockman third base Robert Hodge right field Ezra Roffman left field Bert Gaver center field and Wm E Dann.
Frederick Maryland bank record lists assets from cash to bonds and loans with totals 3 920 25 1 125 46 and notes the Independent Hose Company meeting and a millinery display at 11 West Patrick Street. It also mentions local notices about farming, pickle factory contracts, and real estate opportunities on College Hill with move of Dr H E Smith to 109 North Market Street.
The Etchison Studio lists five names including Miss Meg Hagan Miss Helen L Klein Mrs Harry L Kiraccie and others as part of Wednesday additions while noting removal of offices by C Rushennan and Cac Civil Engineer at 32 W Patrick St Frederick Md.
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