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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
5
Sun sets at 5 22 p m rises at 6 04 a m moon rises 1 23 p m moon at perigee nearest earth 298 800 miles 42 44 a m moon conjunction with Mare passing west to east 413 degrees north of Earth.
A full City Opera House crowd greeted Madame Sherry last night. The musical comedy drew praise for its catchy music and humor despite some softer energy compared with last year. Cast changes included Fred Frerr as Theophilus Sherry and Joe Martha as Phillipe, with Avita Sanchez as Pepita and E. Colt Albertson as Edward Sherry.
Banks in the city will be closed for the Columbus Day legal holiday. The day is the 119th anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America. Frederick banks recently joined the observation as others travel to Hagerstown for the fair. Frederick County Agricultural Society managers toured by auto. A 16 foot corn stalk stood before The News Office, with nine ears reported. John F Bowers noted four ears from Linsore Hills farm.
Miss Clara Virginia Johnson and Mr. Frank Bough ton Fox prepare for a 6 o’clock ceremony at All Saints Episcopal Church. The event will be followed by a reception at the Johnson home on West Patrick Street and a Northbound trip after November. The couple's families and many society members attend with plans for a future home in Washington.
The Frederick CHY Hospital Association board reported Sept results with 91 patients treated in September. Two benefactors donated $1,000 each and another promised $1,000. Total in view reached $3,118.80, funding the Nurses Home and laundry heating project. The board hopes to raise $3,000 more soon to finalize contracts and advance construction.
William Newashe, former Carlisle Indian star, returns to Carlisle and will wear the red and yellow uniform again. He spent the summer playing bageball and previously played first base for Hagerstown. An all around footballer and captain, he is expected to be a strong anchor for Coach Warners’ team.
E Fred Clayton clerk at Dag mar iintel Ingerstosn led a party gathering 64 quamis of chestnuts near Middletown. Chestnuts came from 11 trees. The annual congregational meeting of Exatersical Lutheran church was held this evening at The Oclock with officer reports and elections.
A memorial meeting for Admiral Winfield Scott Schley will be held by the Frederick County Colony of Baltimore tomorrow evening at 8 in Odd Fellows Temple. Col. George W. F. Vernon and other prominent members will attend as music and speeches mark the occasion. A memorial resolution will be adopted and all patriotic organizations old soldiers sailors and interested citizens are invited.
Tonight the YMCA presents the Weatherwax Brothers a trumpet quartet known for strong solos and reading selections. The program includes instrumental pieces and is billed as one of the best offerings of the season with strong advance ticket sales and high expectations for a large turnout.
Supreme Court grants Maryland and West Virginia boundary commissioners time to complete the new boundary line in accordance with the mandate. Commissioners are to finish by January 10, 1912.
The lost sword stick pin advertised in The News was recovered. The finder, responding to the lost ad published Monday, visited the office soon after to return the pin to its owner.
Allen Russell, brother of Lefty, has been signed by Jack Dunn and will likely wear an Orioles uniform next season. Unlike the $12,000 recruit, Allen is a right hander and has the strongest reports from scouts who have seen him.
School superintendent John White is touring Walkersville and nearby schools today, inspecting facilities and meeting staff to discuss local education plans and needs.
Local fans are invited to hear Madame Sherri and many other songs including Every Little Movement Birth of Passion Love Dance and more. Pryor and Sousa bands Victor ierbert and his orchestra Caruso Scotti Melba Terrazzini Farrar Schuman Heinke Williams McCormack and others featured. Free demonstrations at home. Everything for talking machines at Shipley’s.
The board discussed opening the Y M C A on Sundays and adding educational features not taught in schools. They will seek views from the Frederick Ministerial Association and city school superintendents before acting.
Public notices detail October tram and car schedules for Frederick to Thurmont Myersville Middletown and surrounding towns. Events include fairs and performances at Hagerstown and Crisfield Oyster House openings, plus abattoir storage offers and season ticket sales. Local businesses advertise hats potatoes blankets and chestnuts with various addresses and contact points.
The Weatherwax Quartet, composed of four Weatherwax brothers, is billed as a premier natural music group. The quartet promises a tremecndeus hit and asks the public not to miss the performance tonight, with tickets at 5¢ and 7 dollars for course options.
An advertisement for two fold wool and cotton underwear lists product lines for men and women with grey and white options. It mentions officers and bankers in a header but focuses on many price points for vests and pants and a seller named John D. Heneriveson.
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