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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
5
A compact historical snapshot notes key dates including the British capture of Oswego in 1812, a day of battles in 1864 with the Army of the Potomac at the Wilderness, and the 1904 formal cession of the Panama Canal Zone to the United States. Also mentions solar and celestial timings for the day.
Public sale listing with scattered items and names from a historical newspaper page. Includes references to retailers like Bonnabel Hotel and McHenry Bros and mentions of exhibitions and notices of sales. Content appears fragmented but indicates a local auction or sale event with multiple entities.
The Woman's College senior class held a debate on equal suffrage for women under President Apple with Miss Cameron and others speaking for and against. Judges from the faculty ruled in the affirmative after presentations on women's status, knowledge of government, and suffrage outcomes. A lighting pole installation in front of the Central National Bank marks Morris Iron Company's first iron lighting pole in Frederick, propping globe lamps along Market and Church streets.
Mrs J D Hendrickson who heads anti narcotics will oversee the Boys Temperance Association gathering at seven thirty this evening Miss Bertha Trail will present an illustrated talk on Character Building Rev J H Lamar will speak on the same topic All members and their families are urged to attend inviting parents siblings and friends to join the event.
Frank Brown colored appeared before Justice John Francis Smith charged with public drunkenness and insulting ladies. He was fined $20 or 50 days in jail. A Frederick Railroad freight car loaded with rails derailed in front of W. D. Bowers planing mills, then moved back onto the track after initial derailment.
Mrs Sarah O West of the Woman's College issues invitations for an at home on Monday Mary from eight to ten o'clock.
Mayor and Board adjourn after 90 minutes of debate as City Engineer Emory Crum travels to Baltimore today to inspect paving types and report back at tonight's adjourned meeting. No protests filed amid bids for Elm Street work and calls to place Diehl Memorial fountain near City Hall.
Quarantine at Clayton Summers home in Middletown ends Sunday noon due to daughter Mrs. Robert Full returning from Hagerstown where a smallpox case occurred. John House kept vigil at the residence day and night, with Deputy Sheriff Sanner relieving. Summers stayed away, using his mother's house as headquarters.
Engineer Boardman arrived after city officials met to discuss the water situation. He aims to submit a full report within ten days and will prepare plans to repair the leaking reservoir. He favors plugging holes rather than costly basin work and may call for bids soon. A Civic Club mage sale is planned with donations invited for May 8 to 11 at 234 North Market Street.
The article notes the past nights were the coldest, with temperatures dipping to thirty five and a half degrees and frost in some areas. No serious damage is feared as daytime temperatures rose and buds and cherry blossoms appeared unusually early, according to a long time county farmer.
Mr George H Zimmerman purchased the corner Carroll and East Patrick store from Miss Annie V Groshon and plans extensive improvements including a modern building. A Cumberland Valley Railroad surveying corps is working northward from Williamsport Md toward Hagerstown to build a low grade line, potentially reducing grades and curbs for freight handling.
The drug store of Dr J Hessely Keller on North Market street gains a new cherry prescription counter in the rear and glass service counters on both sides. When finished the shop will present a neat and updated appearance.
Florence C Walden through attorney Arthur D Willard granted a divorce from husband Richard E Walden. Parties described as colored reside in this city.
Members of the Civic Club will meet city officials in a special session to organize a city wide cleanup on May 18 under the Woman's Civic Club. Mayor Schell authorized a board meeting to discuss plans while emphasizing cooperation and voluntary participation. The effort targets depots courts and public spaces, aiming to remove filth and improve sanitation while avoiding private home interference.
A brief notice lists I. D. Baker as President and William G. Baker as Vice-President in a formal organizational listing.
Notice cites Frederick county Public Local Laws prohibiting selling strong liquor to Montevue inmates with penalties and court right of recovery. Also announces summer store hours for East Patrick Street stove merchants and reminders to pay gas or electric bills by the 10th. Includes notices of meetings, sale items, and a May office relocation for Young & Staley real estate.
Local listing notes The Marvel Tonight will repeat the $50,000 data prediction segment titled The Fall of Troy, highlighting a dramatic broadcast moment and its anticipated value for viewers.
The Frederick City Garage announces the arrival of the new Flanders Fore Door 3 speeds in a few days. It is described as the greatest value for the price and invites customers to see it before deciding on a car. JH. Grove, manager, signs the notice.
Low in price high in design and quality are the things you always want and we hang it when you want it hung by an expert hanger Patman Miller and Co Don’t fail to pay your gag or electric bill on or before the 16th to sue your
An old advertisement urges customers to choose J. Clark Devilbiss Fine Groceries and Provisions to save money. It promotes best quality and low prices with a prompt delivery offer and a provided phone line for orders.
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