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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
2
The Y M C A plans a morning monster parade and afternoon contests at Athletic Park for May 26, followed by two circus performances with side shows and prizes for ticket sales. The event includes a big band contest and a pony contest for under 18s, plus air attractions such as the African Dip. Baseball hopes rise with a planned 18 to 20 player squad and fundraising.
The initiatory degree was conferred on a candidate by Frederick City Lodge No. 100 last night.
Burkittsville pushes for a local high school while a delegation appeals for a building. The board sets June 20 21 and 22 for teachers examinations at the Girls High School and reviews trustee appointments resignations and minor repairs to Buray schools with April treasurer vouchers approved.
The state convention of the Modern Woodmen of America adjourned at Cumberland to meet in 1914 at Belion Michigan after electing officers including State Consul Frank J. Bennett and State clerk Charles A. Clark. Delegates Duffalo and others attended from Maryland and the district. Dr Charles P F Goodell delivered an address and was named head physician.
Special dispatch reports Menivn City observers within ten miles of the Capital as Diag sparrs for time and General Reyes arrives from Paris. Insults of troops are questioned as the city faces grave danger of re capture with about one third of the country in revolt.
A conference on the peace proposal convened on May 4 at 2 30 PM in Warez. Diaz led the session as delegates from key groups debated terms and conditions aiming to advance a joint settlement.
Rome hosts the International Peace Congress on May 4 2007 with about 500 delegates in attendance. The gathering aims to promote disarmament and international dialogue through plenary sessions and committee work.
Columbus reports continued investigation into bribery with grand jury hearings. Deputies, armed with warrants, pursue eight additional indicted legislators. State meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles slated for Annapolis May 16 17 18 with delegates from Frederick Erie including Feward M Dyer John H Frazier Charles M Hagan and Lewis Moberty. Justice C H Eckstein of this city serves as State Treasurer.
County Commissioners inspect roads and bridges in Mechanicstown district today. The Frederick News urges readers to subscribe, presenting subscription as a stern necessity amid local concern over infrastructure.
A well known railroad man with 47 years service at Brunswick yards asks relief due to advancing age. He rose from apprentice to yard master and has held the responsible post for 29 years, requesting a vacation before new duties. The company approved the leave.
A Tuesday general order notes Mr J B McCarty, formerly of the C A and QR R with HQ in Burlington Iowa, has been named general yardmaster with HQ in Brunswick Maryland. Mr J T Martin moves to other duties. Martin is well known in regional railroad circles and is father to George W Martin, once WF and G IR of Frederick and now VP and treasurer of the Pittsburgh and Susquehanna Railroad in Philadelphia.
A second Caruso Humbird Duffey will sing the leading tenor role in the English production of Quo Vadis, touring nationally next September. Duffey, once a baritone in oratorio, debuted as a tenor in Indianapolis, later praised by a famed impresario as a potential Caruso. The engagement signals rising manager confidence in his voice. The production features a double cast and a special train itinerary to major cities.
Irving T Ballinger of Dickerson and Nellie H Burdette of Wyattstown were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage yesterday afternoon by Rev. E. H. Lamar in a small ceremony attended by family.
A miscellaneous Purely Personal column lists residents and visitors: Sponseler on a business trip toward Thurman gath and Kannitsburg, John D Paumegardier Sr on business in Baltimore, Miss Mary Ingelbrechthi near Jefferson in the city, Edward Young and Lester Huahraiai at a juvenile event, Charles Bo Trail of Farmers and Mechanics Bank on a trip to Baltimore, Miss Murs Ramsburg returned from Washington, and Walter Mauls family relocating from Washington to West Patrick street. Frank Husemann, who produced Muss and Comedy for the Boys High School, in Frederick for a few days. Mr and Mrs D Walden returned from visiting Mrs Morgan Cecil in Middleburg. Mrs Charles N Black and daughter Charlotte visiting sister near Buckeystown. Jacob Jengelbrecht and A Wickless on business trips, Wickless connected with Grand Union Tea Co. L. Marshall of York and M Wall of St Louis arrived in Frederick with J and Mrs Cramer who honeymooned and will reside here.
Mr. Howard Magruder of Ijamsville has purchased a 1911 Buick automobile. Two new houses are being erected by Paul and Ralph Thomas on DIN avenue. Eugene Sponseler of South Market street is repainting his residence under Henry Tt Lampe. Ground is broken for two brick houses for Charles H. Kelne at Market and Eighth streets. An electric cigar sign has been erected in front of Charles M. Miller’s cigar store on North Market street. The Cme Music Company has published a song in D titled Sweetheart, Good night with words by Eugene C Dolson and music by Professor George Edward Smith of Frederick.
Among the sick in Frederick and nearby areas several residents are confined to bed or at home. Mrs. Justin Buch on West South street is critically ill. Judge E C Peter of Rockville visits the city. Mrs. John Jarbee on East Second street is quite ill. Mrs. Harry W Dyer on East Fourth street is bedbound. John W Amolesworth of Tramsville has been confined to bed but is able to be about.
The funeral for Mrs Emer Staley was held yesterday at 2 o clock in Parish Wil church services led by Rev. AL Heages and Rev. OJ Herman. Relatives sent floral emblems. Pallbearers were Chester Clor, Fenton Harris, Joseph Martz, Elmer Feaga, Ross Summers, and William Staley. Interment followed at Olivet Cemetery. Thomas P Rive served as funeral director.
Several members of the Frederick Gun Club participate in a practice target shoot at the club grounds west of the city this afternoon.
Miss Janie Quynn planned and calculated a luncheon for twenty five at the Woman's College School of Domestic Science. The menu included cream of tomato soup crover leaf rolls baked shad and sponge cake. The event demonstrated practicality and frugality in cookery education led by Miss Thomas with second year students cooking and serving.
In four days records list transfers of real estate valued to 500 dollars in Montgomery and Frederick counties. The Frederick Branch of the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis may send a representative to the National Association meeting in Denver. Miss Casey, visiting nurse, may write on district work with input from Mr Alexander M Wilson. Dr Ira J McCurdy and Miss Casey attended last year’s National Society sessions in Washington.
A Hanover Pa collector preserves an issue of the Fredericktown Md Herald dated September 2, 1809. The page lists sheriff candidates in Frederick County, rewards for stolen horses and runaways, and ads for enslaved people for sale, with notices from merchants and militia officers. Names include Joseph Swearingen Erza Mantz Lawrence Brengle Zachariah Danner Edward Magruder John Richmon d Susanna Chilton Nathan T Veateb and H. R. Warfield.
Mount St. Marys defeated Rock Hill 9 to 7 in a tightly fought contest. Mec Morris hit a homer, Malloy and Loughlin scored on key plays, and McHugh Costello and McMorris led local batters with two hits each. Mount St. Marys meets Mount St. Josephs next, aiming for another Baltimore game.
Church services to be held at the Gospel Mission Chapel on Winchester Street tonight starting at 7 30 o clock. Frederick Corps of the American Salvation Army will attend and assist with the services. A cordial invitation is extended to all members and visitors to join.
The tongue of a two horse team driven by Roger Geisbert snapped yesterday afternoon on East All Saints street near the alley. A depot train blocking the tracks forced a quick turn, causing the wagon accident.
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