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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
3
From noon today to noon tomorrow Run sets at 7 15 p m rises at 4 37 a m. Evening Star Mara appears while morning stars Venus Jupiter Mercury Saturn are visible.
The funeral of Claude P Doty of Jefferson was held at St Pauls Church with Rev A G Null and others officiating. J O U A M and Modern Woodmen of America members attended. interment followed at the Reformed cemetery. Additional notes list pallbearers and floral tributes.
There is apparently no change in the condition of former Governor Crothers who is critically ill with Brights disease, gradually growing weaker, and the patient remains delirious for most of the time. False Alarm reported for a fire on Saturday night near West Patrick Street. no fire found after fire apparatus responded.
State Councillor A E Heidler of the Senor OU/ AM will tour the Eastern Shore councils this week visiting the Salisbury area council this evening and others in the region.
The report notes 153 people on the excursion with 135 from the city and destinations in Washington and Baltimore. It laments high paint prices, estimating last year’s job at $5250 and predicting this year’s cost around $ AT.15 or $25 more, questioning future prices if paint drops to $2 a gallon. DEVOE P. L. Hargett & Co. markets the paint.
A Fredrick town campaign begins with a public meeting at the YMCA auditorium to raise funds for a Barbara Frietchie memorial after the News pledged 1000 dollars. Local young women lead the drive with hopes of mobilizing national support and a 50,000 dollar target if possible.
The sun beat down as temperatures rose to 85 degrees in the early afternoon making yesterday the warmest day of 1912. A steady country breeze offered relief from the heat, and teams and motor vehicles were pressed into service amid the first real hot spell of the year.
In St Marys a yellow painted ornamental street lighting pole in front of Quynn hardware on Saint Patrick street draws notice. Mount St Mary’s defeated Susquehanna University 9 to 0 in a slow and disinteresting game Saturday.
The Frederick City Abattoir Company placed another large automobile truck and delivery wagon on the line streets. Advertising is urged as a path to success and prominence in this paper.
May Fogle the 18 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Solomon Fogle was found about 8 o clock this morning in an alley near her home semi conscious after two slashes one near the right shoulder and another from the neck toward the breast The wounds were superficial The girl had been gathering flowers carrying a fire shovel When questioned by authorities she alleged a negro grabbed and cut her The case baffling officers with uncertainty whether self inflicted wounds were involved and no knife found
The lid was on tight yesterday as sale of soda ice cream cigars and related items faced strict Sunday blue law enforcement. Drug stores restaurants and confectioneries observed the restrictions closely.
This evening a Lutheran conference for Maryland district opens at Walkersville’s church and runs through Wednesday with about 50 ministers and lay delegates expected to attend.
The Frederick Building Association of Frederick County Maryland begins Series No 18 on Saturday June 1 1912. Shares cost 25 cents per week with 100 dollar maturity in 250 weeks. Loans to members bear eight cents weekly per 160 borrowed, with example of a 1000 loan. Dues 256 per week for 350 weeks. Total paid around 1155 dollars. Secretary contact at Frederick County National Bank or solicitor Immerman.
All traders who have not renewed their annual May License must do so immediately. After May licenses may be issued only for a fractional part of the year. Clerk Harry W Rowers issues the notice while a quizzical line questions who has contention or redness of eyes.
Frederick youth Monk Jacobs, a amateur aeronaut, ascended from the Moose celebration grounds in a balloon watched by hundreds. He dangled from a gun bag, then cut loose to parachute to a soft landing beyond Schley’s Lime Kiln, while Prof Joy was misidentified by onlookers. Jacobs plans exhibition work as dates are booked, with shows moving to York, Pennsylvania for the week.
On or about June 1 1912 Moore and Gladhill will open a first class shoe repair shop at 39 East Patrick street using a Goodsear machine with hand work available. Mr W H Moore of the firm has 30 years of experience and passed the Civil Service exam in 1904. All work guaranteed and patronage earnestly solicited.
For sale two breeds of hens at 143 West Patrick Street New Gabon Town. Seller Mr William H Wills has started a new cab in town. Orders filled promptly. leave at Buffalo Hotel or call 472W for service.
One week only typewriters listed: Oliver Visible, Smith Premier blind and visible, Remington and Underwood viable with prices from 1006 to 45 00. Address 120 East Third St phone 441. Also note: parties who took bicycles from OX Fibre Brush Co are positively known. return immediately or no legal action will be taken.
Vice President announces specials in wash goods including 4c handsomely designed piques and 3c silk stripe voiles. New and dainty tub silks at 29c yard, Jap tub silks and semi rough silks at 40c, plus silk mull and jacquards at 23c. Also 10-4 splint linen 79c yard, French merchaized batistes at low prices. 2000 yards on sale at remarkable low rates.
Advertises sale of 331 North Market Street occupied by Jan. Wi and a desirable business property on South Market Street at a bargain price. Claims ownership of 250 city properties for sale and offers residence options and insurance services in top companies.
Fragmentary OCR hints at Hetty Green praised as a premier female financier, noted for cautious stock purchases and steadfast money management. Mentions Mort Ask Shriner and Walte, but details are unclear.
Old hats of all materials can be reshaped, cleaned and repaired with satisfaction guaranteed. Ladies hats receive special attention. Fridays feature price reductions. Also notices list bungalow for sale at Braddock Heights, seed potatoes, and the Frederick County Mariners' Exchange.
A notice warns that trespassing around ponds after night will be dealt with. It cites Jan Notice and American Express Co. Office. Frederick R. Ro Terminal Ride is listed for business on May 15. A Saturday Special advertises a French Sundae for 10 cents at Hershberger's.
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