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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
3
Baltimore Orioles visit Agricultural Park for an exhibition game against Morrison's Champs next Tuesday afternoon. Jack Dunn brings Lamar, Russell, and several ex Federal Leaguers, with Bill Lamar in right field and Lefty Russell at first base. Two players released include Farrah and Mercer, as Morrison trims the roster and plans for future cuts.
Stuffy Johnson long tied to Jack Morrison returns Friday for a try-out in Martinsburg. He plans to go to Baltimore to collect his things after a quick interview with Morrison. Ose Johnson, praised as a heavy Blue Ridge hitter with fifteen homers last season, could play catcher or first base. Earl Mercer is cut from Morrison’s roster as the first in the week’s trimming. Calder aims for an infield job after a strong shortstop display against Western Maryland, including a triple and a right-side single. Hoffecker returns to Martinsburg, negotiating with West Virginia’s pilot while working as an electrical engineer in Hopewell. Rube Meadows is suspended indefinitely by Dunn for lack of effort. Lamar continues to shine in Baltimore’s right field. The Potomac League in Western Maryland opens, with former Blue Ridge players reappearing. Lefty Russell, the 12000 dollar prize, moves toward Orioles’ first base. Trombley shifts from first to outfield as Lamar battles for center field following two homers against Toronto.
Mr and Mrs Edward Derr Shriner of near Frederick were injured when their car was struck by a trolley in Baltimore and turned over. They were treated for bruises and expected to return home tomorrow. Chauffeur John Caesar was pinned under the car and arrested for violating traffic laws. he was released on collateral for a hearing next Saturday.
The Sutton Company is incorporated by Frederick County court with James R. Sutton L P Mayes and E C Henderson as incorporators and directors. The firm will assume Sutton and Company ice cream manufacturing and dairy products business with authorized 190 shares at 14 each. A modern plant in Brunswick already serves as a base for milk pasteurizing cream cheese batter and ice cream production.
Frederieck’s Fourth Annual Chautauqua closes tomorrow with Victor’s Band under conductor Signor Lacerezza and soloist Miss Ethel Bentley coloratura soprano. The Venetian Troubadors accompany the band while the Stroller’s Male Quartet performs today. Maud Ballington Booth gives a lecture tonight on prison reform, and Dr. A. E. Turner of Philadelphia discusses Rebuilding Your Town. Turner praises the Smith-Hughes bill for vocational training and urges support to aid youth employment and school funding.
Loudoun county Va school fair happening in Leesburg today and tomorrow with students from across the county. Athletic contests are listed for today and a parade of school children is planned. Tomorrow a tent is set for the De Grpsy Smith Jr evangelistic campaign with speakers Hon P P Claxton and Hon C C Car fin.
A deed of trust is filed in Coot presenting Charles C. Smith as grantor and John Beachley named as true fee. Beachley’s bond for 3500 dollars was approved with Arthur D. Willard acting as attorney.
Justice Brust heard the first case of Robert L. St. Clair of Hagerstown near Jackett Va for reckless driving and lacking an operator’s license. He was fined 1 dollar and paid. Witnesses noted a good reputation for sobriety. St Clair claimed driving skill but admitted car control issues and no license. The judge warned that violators of automobile laws will not escape punishment as infringements rise.
W Scott Kefauver and wife transfer to Albert Miller real estate in county for 50. William H Summer and wife to Rose L Zentz and husband real estate in county for 4000. Harry Karn and wife to Abbie Smith widow real estate in county for 265. John A Castle et al to Millard J E Kemp and wife real estate in county for 1000. Harry Hull trustee to Grayson Mercer real estate in county for 700.
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3 to 2 in Philadelphia. Nabors Schang Keating and Nanamaker were the battery pairings. Standings show Washin ton and Detroit near the top with Chicago and New York close behind, while St Louis and Cleveland trail.
National League results from Boston Philadelphia and New York games with box names Alexander Burns Meyers Beaton Rariden Schneider Clark Meadows Gonzales and a rainout in Chicago Pittsburgh. Standings show Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis Boston Chicago New York Pittsburgh with win totals and winning percentages in dense early 20th century format.
The Loudoun Mirror announces that Joel C. Harris retires as editor to join the Atlanta Georgian. Er. O. Russell of Leesburg becomes editor and business manager this week, taking charge of the paper.
The Braddock Motel Company announces a modern country club at Frederick County's summer resort Braddock Heights. A golf course, tennis, croquet, swimming pool and trap shooting will be added with hotel upgrades, heating plant, and a new garage. Financing comes from preferred stock. ownership will transfer to the club.
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