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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
5
The report notes Mars near the sun and brightest in the sky all night with Mars rising and setting with sunrise. It mentions Cassiopeia overhead in the evening and possible meteors near the zenith, with a Moon setting around midnight. Night observers should catch Mars as it moves across the sky and Cassiopeia high overhead.
The Civic Club held a successful sale and supper with crowds patronizing the social room of the U B church yesterday afternoon and evening. Cooks were overrun as supplies ran short, prompting a call for more items for tonight’s sale and supper. Proceeds fund the Civic Club project.
Mrs. George Plunkard and Pierce Willard on West Patrick Street are listed as ill. Mrs. Michael Whisner has recovered enough to go out. Charles W Finneyfrock, operated on at City Hospital, shows improvement. Abram Grove, paralyzed on Monday, improves and can move about with a cane at home.
In Thurmont and neighboring areas bowling attracted many fans. Wisotzkey sailors staged close games as the East Ends met the West Ends and a Catoctin Furnace team faced Thurmont. West Ends won, Thurmont defeated their foes. Tourment bowlers included Dr Joseph Otolic Dr Teder Charles Mathias Edgar Peddicord and Maurice Albaugh.
The Carroll County grand jury for the November term reported and was discharged. The Circuit Court term is set to be the only one in the county history without a single civil suit trial, marking an unprecedented record.
Lively city council meeting discussed market hours, a shed around the market house, and lease terms for the City Opera House. Mayor Schell noted funding limits and plans to book nights, with next Tuesday’s meeting to finalize the lease and advertising. Settlement reached with several landowners over pipeline crop damage. disputes over compensation remain unsettled.
In remarks tied to street work German Rice cites duty of the Contractor Roy to place arrests in proper order. Mayor Schell says she was informed by Roy that actions would be completed. Demian Rice seeks the board’s decision on the old pipe removed from the street. Continued on Second Page.
The Frederick Civic Club sale continues at Ui! B church social rooms today from five to six thirty, with supper 25c and items like cakes and fancy goods. Various local shops advertise Christmas novelties, hats, gloves, shoes, and tailoring offers. A joint recital at College Hall features George F. Borie and J C Van Hulsteyn. Potatoes offered for Frederick County Farmers' Exchange. Christmas opening by Mantz at 14 South Market Street.
Frederick's sole butcher handles abattoir meats and products exclusively. All meats government inspected and available fresh or smoked. Orders welcome. prompt attention promised. Phone 324. Harry Baumgardner.
Local residents propose erecting a new structure over Carroll Creek, outlining the plan’s location, timing, and potential impact on traffic and nearby properties as described in the page segment.
A petitioner asks to erect a two story concrete building over Carroll Creek on the east side of Market Street. The plan, including a bridge pavement and possible use as flats or offices, could cost about $25,000 and may begin in spring if the city grants permission. Investors remain unnamed for now.
Home Made Mincemeat offered by E D Baltzell at 143 North a ket street with a Baltimore return fare of 1 25. Frederick to Baltimore departures 7 15 am on Thanksgiving Day Nov 30. Hockey match Blues vs Grays at Athletic Field with oyster supper for building fund proceeds. Domestic Science School oyster supper at Conservatory Halls Nov 28 beginning 5 pm. Staley's Yellow Syrings sale for Thanksgiving Nov 24 starting 126. Optometrist Kefauver offers lens services from N Market St Frederick Md. Will call at residence by request.
The Domestic Building promotes education for depositors with regular savings to provide emergency funds. Management includes H. Harris as president and a board of directors. For information contact F. B. Sappington at Farmers' and Me Saturdays. Also an advertisement for Frederick City Abattoir Co. featuring sweet cider at 20 cents a gallon and various meat products.
A Timely Suggestion urges readers to use gas heaters as a valuable auxiliary to coal furnaces, claiming enhanced comfort in dining, living, sleeping, or baths when fires run short. Trial promised with price noted at $2.00 by Frederick Gas & Electric Co. Also advertised are Genuine Shelibark Nuts from Allen G. Quinn & Co and for sale 500 bushels stock turnips and large jet table turnips at low prices from WLW Mines Braddock.
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