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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1911
Page
5
The Daily News reports sun sets at Go and rises at 4 50, moon sets at 12 47 a m and 12 13 a m, with the moon in conjunction with Neptune passing west to east of Lite planet.
A crowded page of advertisements features Odd Fellows notices, job listings for a grocery clerk and a manager, lost item alerts, rental offers at multiple streets including 73 S Market St and 200 B H Seventh St, boarder notices, a silk sale by National Bank, and various business names such as Eichelberger’s Grocery, E Trundle & Co, N H Brown, Lowenstein & Wertheimer, Neidig & Miler, and Elmer E E Dison. The listings name locations like 73 S Market St and 05 W Patrick St and reference products and services including spring suits and loom work.
Obituary notes for Mrs Sophia Hildebrand of Myersville after a stroke. Also reports the death of horseman Joseph Kavanaugh of Harrisonburg from a car crash injuries and other local passings including Fanny Seymour of Moorefield and Dr Cameron Piggott of Sewanee. Scattered brief items mention Genoa Nebraska death, a finger injury at a market, and Lt Frank Bentz named Boy Scouts assistant leader in Hagerstown.
Frederick officials and County Commissioners debated reviving an old 3 4 cost share for paving Court Square with curbs. City lawyers argued funds come from county roads, gas the estimated county bill about 8000, with potential saving since the county surveyor also serves as city engineer. Critics urged careful choice of pavement material and questioned benefit to surrounding property.
A Tercentenary of the King James Version will be observed this evening at 7 30 in the Evangelical Lutheran church with a union service led by Rev R E Lamar of the Ministerial Association. Rev John J Rives will read scripture and Rev F T Tagg will deliver the address. Interdenominational participation includes Rev Thomas Freeman Dixon Rev Henri I G Kieffer Rev BE L McLean and Rev EH Hummedbaugh with an anthem sung by the choir. An invitation is extended to the public.
The State Board of Undertakers faced lawsuits before Justice C H Eckstein over fees paid in 1908 1909 and 1910. Attorneys for undertakers claim the Baltimore board collected money under a now invalid law and demand repayment with the bar arguing the refunds will be won in court. The dispute centers on unconstitutional provisions and funds already paid by undertakers in Frederick County.
The Free Kindergarten managers held their regular monthly meeting in the Kindergarten rooms with good attendance. The directress reported excellent attendance, no current sickness, and an encouraging monthly outlook. An annual entertainment and sale occurred Friday afternoon, April 28, with forty-one of forty-three enrolled children present.
The Missionary Society of the Reformed church held its regular monthly meeting last night with strong attendance. Miss Ruthie Kime gave an engaging reading, Miss Mae Wagan sang a lovely solo, and Miss Hoy spoke on her China mission experiences. Miss Margaret Suman shared five years of service in Africa and the Philippines. The gathering closed with doxology and benediction by the pastor.
A marriage license was issued in the Clerk's office this morning to John Baptistoff and Ida Amanda Miller, both of near Emmitsburg. The gravitorie is 19 and the girl is 15. Parental consent accompanied the license application.
Accepted invitation signals the Forty second Annual Conclave to be held May 1 1912 in Frederick with 600 to 2000 Sir Knights. Beauseant Commandery plans 300 delegates and a $15000 outlay for uniforms banners and jewels. The event will be the largest Templar demonstration in Maryland history with headquarters tentatively at City Hotel or Braddock. Eminent Commander McCardell named Grand Captain of the Guard and head of Frederick preparations.
William Kelly, a Union Bridge worker, was heard by Justice Smith last night on a charge of intoxication. He wandered in Frederick, was arrested by Officer Brengle, and jailed for the night with release to catch a train to Union Bridge today. Lewis Wineberry, a colored man, was fined $2.50 by Justice Smith for drunkenness, paid after Reno S. Harp appeared for the accused.
Police headquarters warn boys to end indiscriminate vehicle riding after reports of damaged buggies and injured feet. Officers plan to monitor conduct as complaints rise about this risky pastime during the season.
Miss Clara E Gelbach and Court ney FE Stauiter hosted the Senior Art Class of the Woman's College at a dinner in the City Hotel. Attending were Misses Florence Doub Pearl Smith Edna Gelbach Sall ie Sharp Grace Dill Ruth Easterday Mabel Sassainan and Grace Dorcus.
Welty C Harshman and Mary Hauver of Myersville wed in Middletown on April 25, officiated by Rev J W Gentzler. Mutual Life Insurance directors met, reelecting A McCardell as president O G Warehime secretary treasurer and MG Ur cher as counsel. Indian Refining Co reports three large steel storage tanks to be erected at their gas house road plant.
Advertisement for low priced wallpaper emphasizes design and quality with expert hanging by Patman Millar & Co. Mentions Frogs-Frogs and Gem Dining Parlors with all hour meals highlighting seasonal dining option.
At the meeting of the Sunday school board of the United Brethren church last night, officers were nominated for Sunday vote. Nominations include Superintendent Reno S Harp, assistant superintendents Charles L Stokes Wm W Pickett and M S Moberly, secretary Wm W Pickett Glenn O Garber J W Grove GC Finney Adam Gratzer Miss May Summers, treasurer Wm H Blentlinger, librarian Adam Kratzer Jesse Fogle, chorister Reno Clarp John E Phreeger David Steiner, pianist Mrs Jesse Hoover, managers Wm C Roderick M J Seachrist Charles L Stokes J W McDonald and Mrs E A Hummelbaugh.
Frederick City Lodge No 100 calls members to tonight's gathering with several candidates to be initiated and important business on the agenda per Noble Grand G Maurice Albaugit. Also listed are local shopping and service ads including groceries and millinery openings.
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