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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
4
A Civic Club led Clean-Up Day with 23 carts and volunteers from the YMCA and local schools removing months of accumulated rubbish. Colored residents aided widely as lines of carts emptied streets, while the Board of Trade provided sacks and officials supervised district by district cleanup efforts.
Merchants urge city action to sweep streets at night to reduce dust disturbing goods and daytime shoppers. Residents protest daytime sweeping and favor improved cleaning methods, including vacuum and rotating brush systems, with calls for broader citywide adoption and possible corporate funding.
Among the sick Mrs Reuben Hana on West South street continues illness. William Shaft on West Fifth street is quite ill with pneumonia. Christian Yinger on West Fifth street confined to bed by sickness. George W. PL Crumbaugh on West Church street confined to house but now able to go out. Milton Urner tells of a tractor sale near Mt Airy. Dr Who Gaver at Mt Airy has recovered enough to return home, accompanied by her son Milton Garner Jr. Frank Cheney swears he is senior partner of Moit es Co. in Toledo. Readers are warned about Catarrh Cure from Cheney Co. and urged to buy Hall’s Family Pills.
Frederick railroad interests along with Hagerstown and Clearspring Railway Company explore a joint central power house to supply Frederick city. Engineers from Baltimore discussed site options while plans hinge on centralization and cost savings. Meantime Middletown power improvements suffice for current needs as Thurmont division electrification nears. trolley service may extend to Thurmont. Work stoppage occurs as section gang on Mast South street strikes for higher wages. sixteen workers participate, rejected wage demands.
A mad dog scare in Libertytown led to a posse chasing a stray dog that bit several dogs. After a four shot pursuit, the dog died while bystander Mr Quarry Eiiler was hit in the back but not seriously injured. A dog owner from Bartholows is linked to the attack and the incident prevented further bites.
Scouts leaders held a lively meeting at the Athletic Building to discuss future activities include attending the dedication of the Mr Washington House Scouts building. They plan a drive to Whit Sunide and discuss the Thursday meeting at the Able Wield while noting upcoming weekend trips and weather impacts on harvest and berry prospects.
The General Synod of the Reformed Church United States in Gunton Ohio elected Rev. Dr. James J. Good of Dayton to succeed Rev. Cdr. J. Spangier Wieffer of Hagers town as president. About 400 delegates attend with 200 Women’s Missionary and 500 Laymen’s Missionary conventions also in session. The day focused on hearing reports.
The Tavior Athlete Club will hold a banquet tomorrow night at the Y M C A in the old cafe room. Committees arranging the event include H Go Clark Grahame Goodell Frank Howard and Gordon Waters. The Chimauet will begin about o’clock. The club has 11 members and four invited guests will attend.
The Frederick chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has received an invitation from The Gen l Reynolds Post, G A R, to participate in Memorial Day exercises on Tuesday, May 30 at 2 p m. The events will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The chapter will be represented by a committee.
Charles Cleveland Smith and da Redding of Dickerson were quietly joined in marriage at the Evangelical Reformed parsonage on Tuesday by Rev. Stenri L. G. Kiefer in a small ceremony attended by few.
Frank Garrett captured a large frog near the spring at Carroll Park last night. The amphibian weighed an estimated 24 and a half pounds, drawing attention from local observers.
Special dispatch reports Gen Figurosa determined to attack Mexico City after rebels reject peace terms. Headquarters say Jaurez and Madero ally Dina signed, with 13,000 troops poised to move, five day armistice discussed but not agreed.
Special dispatch from New York reports the stock market at its strongest level in weeks as prices rise daily, with gains broad across leading issues and investor optimism lifting indices.
Mrs Tati has recovered sufficiently to return to Washington today accompanying New York and Massachusetts colleagues aboard the AE liner.
A horse pulling a wagon ran away yesterday on West Street near South Street. A small boy rode in the wagon and was frightened but unharmed. Frank Geishert stopped the horse at the street corner. no damage occurred.
Special Dispatch reports Captain Dupnit, a military aviator, fell from his aircraft in Rheims May US time and burned to death after the tank burst. The incident underscores public opinion shaped by newspapers and their centers of trade.
Frederick area social column highlights many readers at home and away. Eldridge Biggs is on a business trip to Mt Airy. Miss Lois Brown of New Market visits Frederick. Mazie Price near the city visits friends in Baltimore. Fred Bo Aubert of Washington spends a short time in the city. Mr and Mrs Rey Cram and family visit their parents in Myersville. Mrs Benjamin Alofredi of Washington visits her parents at home East Second Street. James H Mavight of the Frederick and lecting Company in Baltimore on business. Mrs Joseph Hoult and child of Washington spend time with relatives in the city. Marshall Steckman has joined the tensorial parlors. Larry Miller of Court Street and Llarry Lerch of near Turkitsville socialize with Mrs Laura Cook. Murray Brish of Grish Brothers trips to Baltimore and Washington on business. Mrs Charles Reed and son Charles of Cumberland visit her mother Mrs Mary A Daniels of Louis Market Street. Mr and Mrs William Db Swamty and son of Samsville visit Mr and Mrs Simon Nus bani of Westminster. Mr and Mrs Charles F Smith and children near Libertytown spend a few days at the parental home East Second Street. Mrs Laura Mohler of near Frederick visits aunt Mrs Drusellia Smith in Brownsville, Washington County. Mrs Harry J Kefauver and daughter Mildred and Jesse Haines of near Braddock spend yesterday with the Aggleberger family near Utica. Miss Lillia Culler of South Market Street and Miss Mamie Murray of Feagville attend missionary convention at Myersville today and tomorrow.
Best kidney remedy praised by Frederick residents for backache relief and kidney health. A Civil War veteran recounts severe kidney symptoms eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Harner's Drug Store, claiming renewed strength. Testimonial notes May 1907 and February 1 following. For sale by all dealers, 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. New York, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. Also promotes VineMerry as a tonic at Harner’s.
Frederick High School will be well represented at the Maryland Agricultural College hosted meet on Saturday. Eleven events are entered with about thirty entries, led by Karl Dergier who aims for multiple wins. Debuts are expected for most entrants except Dave Johnson, with a strong showing anticipated from Keller Zeigler and Quynn in multiple sprints and field events.
A brief promotional note touts the Twice a Week News as the best market source with timely updates, farmer tailored agricultural content, and weekly small paragraphs. It offers 104 copies yearly at one dollar and invites sample requests at the office.
Public sale of a two mile west Frederick City area home described as a two story weather boarded house with outbuildings on a tract of about 200 feet, orchard and fruit trees. Decree by Circuit Court for Frederick County issued April 19, 1931 to settle heirs of the late Annin Mugle. Sale at Frederick City Court House on May 20 at 11 a.m. Cash terms with $20 deposit. property now in possession of Charles Engle. Bidding to follow ratification by court within one year with vendor’s lien and interest from day of sale. inspected by appointees.
Notice announces meetings of the Board of Aldermen in Frederick to consider ordinances for repaving and regrading streets, including East Liketreet, West Patrick Street, Market and Third Streets, with vitrified brick, wood blocks or bitulithic pavement. Hearings will allow property owners to be heard on assessments and costs apportioned by frontage. JOAN EDWARD SCHELL, May 1.
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