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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
4
The Frederick City Abattoir project moves toward completion with reinforced concrete done. Finishing walls, machinery shipments, and electrical systems advance under superintendent Fletcher and architect Kley. The 377 foot long facility includes cork insulated cold storage, ice production, water supply from wells, and a fully sanitary fireproof design.
Ira J McCurdy lieutenant in the Maryland National Guard medical department was designated an officer of the militia by the adjutant general. He witnessed maneuvers at the San Antonio camp and returned to Frederick morning. He sought hotel services to refresh after a dusty trip and declined interviews about camp life citing business demands after a three week vacation.
Mrs George W. Glessner hosted a surprise party at her East Soxth street home last night. The social gathering featured sames and special intercourse, with late refreshments reflecting the season's delicacies. A humorous medical ad for Chamberlains Tablets interrupted the readable text.
Tomorrow afternoon memorial services for Franc Seo Key Council No 48 Sr QO UAL A will be held at Mt Olivet. Members will form a parade at 815 led by the QO U A band with participants from Frederick Council No 18 and other groups. The procession goes to the cemetery observatory for program including singing and addresses led by Rev Hammel Brugh. Posters note graveside floral decor and a return to the hall for dismissal.
Nelson George Miller and May Wolfe of Catoctin Furnace wed May 2 at Whurmont in a ceremony conducted by Minister John S. Weybrisht. The couple announces the marriage and their intended home.
William Fales of West Church Street is ill and confined to home. In the case Remn versus Farmers Supply Co a judgment favors Maintill for 8.40 plus costs. Witlard represents the plaintiff while Smudh and Smith appear for the defendant.
A massive early morning fire at Coney Island Dreamland wrecked the large tower and animal show. Firefighters battled the blaze after alarms at 2 am and saved incubator babies while animals were shot to prevent escapes. The fire, blamed on insulation, caused extensive damage with an estimated three million dollars in losses. No injuries reported.
A blaze of incendiary origin swept the Lumber district early today causing losses exceeding a hundred thousand dollars to the Standard Lumber Company. Two men were arrested and charged as firebugs while advertising activity masked broader business activity.
Millad Engle spends a few days in Thinovyer Pennsylvania. Lugh Willis of New Market visits Frederick. Charles A. Ogin travels to Tron Ridge on clerk office business. Charles J. Stokes of North Market street goes to York for business yesterday. George W. Lerch of Knoxville visits relatives in this city. Mrs Frederick Ordewan returns from Baltimore and Washington. Willie Ritchie of Court Square visits sister in Washington DC. Wardie Mohler of South Market returns from Silver Springs Maryland. Mrs F la Hummelbaugh of North York visits her son Rev EL TL Hummelbaugh in West Patrick street. Rev B A Hummerbaugh returns from York and High Held on business. Mrs Kaniel Seeger and children from St Louis visit Mrs Sarah Brust and Mr Eugene Wirts. Mrs Curtis Thomas and Mrs Lester Thomas with son of Washington return after visiting here. Prof Maurice G Beckwith, former faculty at Woman's College, on several weeks visit to Frederick renewing acquaintances.
Deputies arrested Rob Cartier in Woodsboro on October 21 for larceny of a harness belonging to Thomas Myers of Libertytown. Cartier posted bail after a hearing before Justice Eckstein. William Coats testified he bought the harness from Cartier. Coats was held for appearance. Others, Peter Watkins and Samuel Lee, appeared on habeas corpus writs and related charges with bail set or jail in default.
A verse extols patience for buyers and promotes advertising in The News as a quicker way to obtain desired items. It frames ads as the most efficient route to connect sellers and seekers.
Frederick College wraps up its 14th session with final exams ending today and commencement Week starting. The administration notes major improvements, new music and commercial departments, expanded faculty, a stronger program, and a 94-student matriculation from local and distant states. Commencement events run May 28 to May 31 with a baccalaureate sermon, concerts, an Avant Literary Society celebration, graduating exercises, and a senior banquet.
The issue emphasizes the large number of new advertisements from reliable Frederick merchants. Advertising is presented as changing news nearly as much as the reading content, making ads valuable to readers and businesses alike.
Brief notes include a new porch at John A. Kennedy's tailoring shop on South Market street and a concrete porch laid at Mrs. Laura Schmidt's North Market street home. A sworn statement by Frank J. Cheney offers a $100 reward per case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with notarization by A. W. Gleason in 1886 Toledo Ohio. Advertising claims for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills are noted.
George T. Roderick announces his candidacy for Judge of the Orphans' Court in Frederick County on the Republican ticket and solicits Republican support in the coming primaries. He signs as a Frederick District resident.
The Frederick County Board of School Commissioners announces exams for new and current teachers at Frederick Girls High School June 20 21 22 1911. Sessions begin 9 30 a m and 1 36 p m with tests for First and Second Grade Certificates plus scholarships at Western Maryland College Maryland Agricultural College and Frostburg Normal Schools. Age limits apply and colored applicants tested at same time.
A set of 1900 era notices announces several candidates for local offices in Frederick County Maryland. Jesse Fir Hergay seeks Republican nomination for State's Attorney, Scott Welty and James A. Jones announce for Sheriff, and Chas. T. Fagan runs as a Democrat for Sheriff seeking primary support.
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