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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1910
Page
5
Tomorrow is the fifteenth day of the month and The Darny News will collect amounts due from all subscribers on their routes. Have the exact change ready to save time and trouble.
The first meeting featured speeches and readings on scientific temperance education chaired by Mrs Alfred Ritter. Mrs Morsell led devotional, readings from Gone Dry, Sunday School Work, and a humorous poem on Patent Medicines were shared. Local and state organizers discussed plans, with Baltimore World WCTU meet in October 1910 and a Glasgow convention trip for a Frederick County member.
The Westminster road, improved by the split log drag, drew hundreds last Sunday afternoon as an appealing driveway. The Taney town Record notes residents agreed it was better than ever seen this time of year despite spring mud.
A teachers institute will convene at Thurmont High School on Saturday with morning and afternoon sessions. In the evening Dr. Charles H. Gordinier will speak on his research, delivering a lecture to town residents about his work and findings.
A report from Montevideo describes A. F. Bennett displaying at Tar News a genuine sea creature egg laid by a chicken. The specimen allegedly measures eight inches in length and has unusual features. The account is presented as a noteworthy curiosity from the event.
A contested draft claiming a $18,403.17 judgment against William C. Birely in favor of Harrison Wagner surfaced at Citizens' National Bank of Frederick. Birely obtained a court injunction halting release of papers amid alleged fraud and forged court seals.
Earl R. Hack of Baltimore was electrocuted last night at the Baltimore and Ohio yard in Brunswick while attempting to repair wires and climb a pole. The 25 year old electrical engineer, who lived at 16 North Carey Street, reportedly tangled with live lines and was killed. his body was later returned to Baltimore.
The Frederick Baseball Association lease of Athletic Park is taken over by the Young Men's Christian Association. They own the fence and grandstand and vow to settle all debts from two seasons of professional ball. The grounds will host baseball and tennis with outdoor sports. practice begins as weather allows and a strong schedule with fan interest is planned.
The Gem Steam Laundry will occupy its new West Patrick Street building by April 1. Mr and Mrs William Davis of Carroll Street welcomed a fine baby boy yesterday. Mrs John J Cutler of North Market Street celebrated her birthday with a postal shower in her honor yesterday.
The notice lists residents including Mrs. Charles E. Moberly on Weet Patrick street and Mr. O. comn Storm on South Market who have been ill with the hearip. It notes they are gradually recovering and references Mary Derr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vivalia Deve on West Fourth street, who remains sick but able to be out.
Charles Gilbert, 36, of Frederick, was arrested in Baltimore for stealing a horse and carriage from George Burdette of Frederick. He confessed after being confronted, claiming he jumped into the carriage behind the City Opera House and drove to Baltimore before abandoning it. Authorities traced him to the toll gate on the Baltimore turnpike and Delayed return to Frederick with officers.
Grace Phebus files three complaints in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas seeking 10000 damages for slander based on remarks in February that she is a meg ee birth imposter and uses an assumed name Grace St Phebus. Bail set at 200 in each case.
A foreigner named Eatwich from West Virginia was found in a field near Lime Aukeyatown in a disoriented state. Taken to Lime Kiln station, he received coffee and soup and regained consciousness. He said he had been hungry for some time and intended to eat. Justice J F Keller committed him to jail with Sheriff M Hauver.
At the morning service of Trinity M K Church South yesterday, Rev. John Paul Tyter announced that a member had paid a debt of 2000 dollars on the church bale property on East Third street. He also noted church members had provided funds to furnish the parsonage.
A bill to convert the Frederick County Agricultural Society into a stock company may be introduced in the House. It proposes 400 shares at 50 par, with life membership tickets exchangeable for stock but losing member benefits. 216 life tickets remain valued at 40 each. A majority life member vote would be required. A new grandstand is under consideration with a cost inquiry committee appointed.
A series of obituaries reports the death yesterday of Mrs. Maree Smith of Mart Patrick Street and details of survivors. Other notices mark the deaths of Thomas W. Koogle, William S. Welty of Detour and J K P Grove of Hancock with funeral details and interment.
William W. Wenner, Loudoun County’s eldest resident and Lorettaville farmer, marked his 100th birthday on March 8. Married to Mixa Waltman in 1837, he once ran a ferry between Harborwick, Massachusetts and Virginia, helped settle the county, and influenced local development including the 1892 Western Addition to Brunswick and later railroad yard changes.
On November the set 1900 this bank ceased to offer interest at the rate of four and nine tenths per cent on deposit accounts. All other terms remain per the contract under which deposits were made. The bank promises first class facilities for general banking business.
A July catalog note describes new dress fabrics and accessories including Pongoe weaves Zorab Htoolah Aergo and others in black white and color. It promotes dainty corsets collars neckwear and new arrivals daily with suits gowns and crochet items for women.
Local listings advertise a varied program at Family Theatre with Le Belle Myrtie in a dance act, a big Burleaque show, and sweet treats. Crabs and deviled crab specials draw crowds. Also announced are cafe prices, two for five cents, and a lecture by Dr. Banks on Egypt. Public notices seek bids for Braddock Heights casino cafe privileges with bids due April 1 1910.
A trolley car plunged off the rails near Hagertown yesterday at the foot of the mountain. The car dragged along the ground until workers moved it back onto the track, causing some delays in service while the scene was cleared.
A noisy local notice lists events for tomorrow evening including the Tuber culoais Society meeting at 7 20, an Easter booklet sale at multiple shops, Burlesque shows Monte Carlo Girls and Too Many, Hug. with prices and venues, plus a public sale of estate goods, and a dancing class rescheduled to start at 7 00. Auction details name William E. Darner as auctioneer and list March 72 as the sale date.
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