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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
3
A young woman named Daisy Warner appeared in a knee length divided skirt on the main business block. A crowd of several hundred followed as she walked the street with two companions, creating a notable stir on the scene yesterday afternoon.
Dr. Ira J. McCurdy designated to witness Maryland Militia maneuvers in Texas will depart Frederick for San Antonio on Monday and remain there for two weeks. Captain D. John Markey who left Frederick on April 22 is expected home next week.
Frederick county fruit growers are warned by Charles E. Klein about serious damage from the round head apple borer to young apple, pear, and quince trees. He outlines the pest’s life cycle and recommends preventative measures such as fine mosquito wire, soil mounding, two coats of whitewash with salt and Paris green, tar paper, and timely applications, noting similar borers also affect other trees.
Frederick's municipal spring cleaning effort received a boost as city employees worked late cleaning dusty streets. They found ample dust and dirt during the night and continued with additional streets the next morning. Water sprinkled before sweeping aided the process.
John W. Mumford of Braddock district announced as a Republican candidate for Judge of the Orphans Court subject to voters ratifying at the coming primaries. Mumford is noted for years as a party worker.
The column highlights temperance efforts by the WCTU, two lectures by Mary Harris Armor of Georgia, and a focus on the era of the young man. It covers Frederick county teachers gathered for a merit system talk by Prof. Coblentz, church anniversaries, school and college activities, and local civic drives including rummage sales and city improvements.
Central National Bank has raised the first of its modern street lighting poles on Market Street in Freder ick. The Morris Tron Company, remodeling its plant nearby, produced the pole which has drawn favorable comment and may spark a wider “Great White Way” lighting plan for the district. The pole is expected to be lit tonight.
A wedding was solemnized at St Johns rectory at 1 30 this afternoon between Gertrude Elen Smith and Thomas Hickman of Baltimore. Rev Fr W J Kane officiated with Miss Alice Crum as bridesmaid and Bernard Smith as best man. They plan a trip to Waynesboro, Chambersburg, and Philadelphia then reside at 130 East Fourth street after May 16.
G T Richardson of Richardson Mills Via reports a year of severe bronchial trouble in a child. Remedies were tried with little success until a new treatment offered relief. The child is now strong and healthy. Advertisement claims this remedy cures coughs colds grippe asthma and sore throats with bottles offered priced 50 cents and one dollar, trial bottle free, guaranteed by Pearre’s Tharinnes.
Engineers Hin and W H Boardman arrived to review the water situation and prepare a report along with Mr. Probasco. Returned today the engineer likely to recommend measures to address shortages and supply needs.
A parade of local residents, including Ais Rit Heard and Mrs M A Whitehill, visit Frederick. Engineers report on water system improvements, proposing a Damascus style reservoir and pipeline to boost city pressure, with tests on aged pipes and potential future widening of mains.
Special dispatch from Washington notes authorities say the Mexican Government faced serious complications with the United States and European nations over a report that Marating was shelled by a Federal gun boat.
In Stratford, near Republic Iron and Steel Company, about twenty miners were trapped when a mine fire started. Believed all are dead.
The Kenwood bill proposing tougher penalties for violations of the Sherman anti fraud law will not be enacted this session.
Bishop John Gardner Murray of the Diocese of Maryland announced the Locust Point memorial to Bishop Paret is under remodeling with church and parish house enlargement. Memorial services for the late Bishop William Paret will be held May 20 at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church in Baltimore, the day before the diocesan convention opens, which Bishop Murray will preside over for two days.
An attractive electric sign in the shape of a horse shoe has been erected in front of the Pioneer livery stables of Garber & Green on South Market street, drawing the attention of many pedestrians.
The May term of the Circuit Court will convene Monday morning at Woodock. The term includes 2 non jury sessions with 48 criminal cases 13 appeals and 42 recognizance matters scheduled for trial and review.
Maryland Governor Crothers told department heads at the Hotel Tennere that 2.5 million of the next State Roads loan should be used on Baltimore streets and praised savings totaling 750000 across executive agencies. He urged economy in public expenditure and discussed reassessment gains, new laws, and improvements to dirt roads, fish and game protection, and employer liability.
Canton China May 6 2 80 PM Revolution threatens Sheklune troops dispatched to intercept. Battle expected with heavy tensions reported in city as forces mobilize for confrontation.
A minister presented his resignation to Prime Minister Tait, effective in July, with private aides noting the move comes amid tensions within the government. The news dispatch from New York outlines the formal steps and potential implications for Hayti’s leadership.
A French flyer named Rene Vallon died in a aviation accident in China marking the first aviation death reported in the region. Details remain limited as reports from Shanghai note the tragedy occurred in the evening.
Maj. G F Landers of the Coast Artillery Corps and commander at Ft McHenry, appointed to West Point from Frederick County, receives promotion to lieutenant colonel. He is a native Thurnont of Thiarnoaut.
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