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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
5
A fragmentary entry notes an astronomy section and mentions Buchanan in a poetic context. The text references historical American topics and a dated style, suggesting a brief column on celestial events and literary notices.
A fragment from a New York advertorial touts Manhattan Soup Company’s Sweetheart Soap. It claims free distribution via ads that explain how to obtain soap at no cost. The piece describes production processes, machinery, and large daily output, praising the soap’s fragrance and purity.
Purely personal items list Dr Highbargen of Hageratown and John J Murray of Washington visiting relatives in this city. Patterson has returned from a New York trip. Mrs Mary E Lutz and others were seen in East Patrick Street area. Several residents renewed memberships and planned a visit to attend a morning service. A pastor received a surprise visit. neighbors expect arrivals tomorrow after a short stay.
A Frederick County conference on school reform favored separate higher grades for boys and girls and new facilities. Plans call for a Boy High School in the western city, girls’ higher grades housed east, with North Market remodeled to serve the northern school and South Street likely abandoned. Costs and state funding under the new high school law were discussed, with 80,000 annual funds barely covering current expenses.
Frederick City Hospital Association held its monthly meeting with routine business. A graduation ceremony for the Training School is planned for June 2 at Grace Reformed Church. In April, 49 patients were treated, 28 discharged, 23 died, 2 re admitted, and 20 were in care. distinctions noted for charity cases and patient funding. A separate item reports a snake incident involving a buggy and rural mail carrier Harry Lowe.
An Evangelical Lutheran Church representative and Mrs Rapin were in the city today meeting city figures and visiting persons of note on North Market Street. They returned to Baltimore this afternoon.
A W O T U meeting was held Monday night with Miss Bartgis reading scripture and tributes to late treasurer Miss Boviss Engelbrecht. Members and officers spoke on charity, sewing school, and education, with announcement of a countywide observance and a cream and strawberry festival and bake sale planned for Saturday afternoon, May 14.
City Health Officer Dr McCurdy records April births and deaths with several causes listed including typhoid fever, pneumonia, cirrhosis, bronchitis, cancer, gall stones, tuberculosis, paralysis and heart disease. Measles count two. Officials urge tenants to clear refuse and lime wash cellars and improve sanitation.
Governor Crothers designated Justice Joseph Reading of Rockville as police justice for Montgomery County. The position created by the recent act gives jurisdiction over misdemeanors, requiring him to sit at least four days weekly in the Rockville courthouse. All county misdemeanor arrests must be brought before him for prompt disposition, reducing jail and circuit court costs. Justice Reading will preside Monday Wednesday Sunday, and hold court on those days.
Milton area briefs mention improvements to properties including a balcony at a residence on Weat-Patrick street and repainting by a band under Mr Michac Kennedy. Other notes list illnesses and recoveries at addresses on East Patrick and East Tere streets, a birthday celebration, and local residents preparing for state council events in Cambridge with Mrs Ausie Dye and Mr Meas. Molite traveling.
Registration for the municipal election occurred yesterday with results by precinct. Precinct 1 shows 78 registrations and removal certificates granted, while Precinct 2 lists 38 removals and certificates granted. Other entries note additional registrations and certificates issued or revoked as recorded.
Miss Hood wed Rodney Hobbs in a Carroll County ceremony at Mr Albert and Mrs Hobbs home. The bride wore a white gown with cap and gloves, carried a shower bouquet, and was escorted by Miss Margaret Devithies and Etine, with attendants Mike Brown of Topeka and Kaui. The ceremony included Lohengrin and other pieces, reception followed, guests from Philadelphia and Chicago city areas attended, couple to reside in Carroll County on groom’s father’s property.
Pretty wedding last evening at Grace Reformed parsonage 23 Keat Thled attest. Frank Foland and Miss Ivey Rickerds of thin tty wed. Attendants Mr. James Knill and Miss Mamie Foland. Rev E L McLean performed ceremony. Foland couple plan Liberty Pike residence. Groffind Wertheimer marriage noted in Baltimore area. Also Winterhurch First Jole marriage by Rev Alan Winters. Clarence F Baker and Edna Bishop unite at Emmitsburg by Rev Dr Charles Rothewald.
May fete by the Woman's College Art Department honors eight college girls guided by Miss Florence Doub. The Yellow Springs outing featured sketches and decorations at Burkhart Hall with prizes awarded to several students including Miss Klute, Meade, and Rodock, plus guides Ames Hendrickson and George Rodock.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a forthcoming memorial service with mentions of individuals and activities such as drilling, representatives, and a schedule. The readable portions name Adit, Asher Bee, Lisa Seeh, Bercy Tate, Stace Willar, and a presenter event, but many items remain garbled.
The remains of Harry Gaugh, crushed between freight cars of the Frederick Railroad at Catoctin Furnace, were taken home. Justice J Francis Silth ruled the death an accident, funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at Thurmont United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. B E Black in charge. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. A Gaugh and siblings Olive and Charles.
Mr and Mrs John Quarles at 2 Grove Place Schenectady entertained many friends with a cards party Friday evening May celebrating their birth wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Quarles were formerly of the city.
Community notices show a Strawberry Festival on May 11 at Balun Rite North Marist. Also listed are a May 12 event at Athistic Park and a 4 o'clock admission with plant sales by Grove Victor Infants Relief and other local attractions in Frederick and Thurmont areas.
Free soup offered at the Bennabel Hotel located at 308 East Patrick from 11 p m to 11 p m. The fragmentary text shows stray phrases about contention and calls for attention, but details are unclear.
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