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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1910
Page
5
The item recalls Columbus discovering Cuba and the Battle of White Plains in American history. It notes the 1886 Statue of Liberty unveiling and a 1893 Chicago assassination. It also mentions sky observations with Asteroid Vesta and Mars visibility predictions for that date.
One of the county's oldest residents, Mr. Augustus Shorb aged 97, died at the home of Mr. Free near Creagerstown on Tuesday. The funeral was held yesterday at 10 o'clock at the house, with interment in Thurmont U B Cemetery. Fr. Tragresser of Mt Saint Mary's conducted the service. M Li Creager of Thurmont was funeral director. He is survived by a widow, a son and a daughter.
Frank Yinger, brought from Cumberland by Sheriff Grimes, appeared before Justice J. Francis Smith and admitted to 400 bail for a hearing in a few days. Florence and Efien Baker were jailed in default of 50 bail to appear as witnesses. Reno S. Harp is Yinger’s attorney.
A freight train loaded with coal derailed east of Sykesville shortly after 1 PM, derailment caused by a broken wheel flange. Six cars left the track and were badly damaged. Wrecking trains from Baltimore and Brunswick cleared the line by 6 PM. No crew injuries reported.
The 388 500 in county bonds issued to finance the city’s new high school were sold at public sale. Townsend Scott and Son of Baltimore purchased them at 101.69, on Tuesday October 18, and the entire issue has now sold.
The Sunday school teachers training class will resume weekly meetings at the Y M C A this evening at 7 20 under Prof Joseph H Apple. The class will meet each Friday night in the association rooms.
An advertisement touts Paz ointment claiming cure for itching and various skin problems within six to fourteen days. It guarantees relief and offers a money back refund if not cured.
The newly organized Associated Boards of Trade of Maryland closes its first session in Cambridge with resolutions urging sanitary sewerage and disposal upgrades, opposing government stores, and plans for an electric railway across the Easter Shore. Frederick will host the next meeting as the organization outlines its structure, dues, and affiliate rules.
Opening ceremonies at Cambridge High School were held in the morning. Mayor Mahool, Dr Ht Fr Thompson of Annapolis, and Mr. Newman of Frederick attended the convention and presented dresses to the pupils.
Frederick County stockholders of Richfield Copper Company elected new directors at Nogales meeting on October 8. Directors include John Hershberger Alphonso Hart J. F. Wood Jacob Huffer Ward Haffner and others from Frederick County and nearby states. Huffer reports no election contest and mentions ore samples and a newly purchased smelter to boost future shipments and profits. A president will be chosen to succeed the late S. T. Hartner as mine work continues and a superintendent is employed.
Updates from West Seventh to Derr and North Market streets report several local residents recovering from illness. Wm Osburn shows improvement after sickness, Iff of North Mittket street is better after a lip injury, George Ott returns to work, Murray Schuldt recovers after City Hospital surgery, and Mrs Rhiner Kiracote is on the mend. Robert Fleming at Clary Hospital also improves from typhoid, with his son Methurs nearing hospital discharge.
J Frank Frysinger organist at First Presbyterian York and composer is honored by Edward F Johnston a leading New York pianist. Johnston played Frysinger’s Benediction Nuptials at a Cornell University recital in Ithaca New York. The November issue of the New York Review notes the honor alongside works by Bach Grieg Guilmant Strauss Mendelssohn and Von Floren.
Mr A J Eichelberger opens a glove making establishment adjoining the storeroom on North Market street. Several ladies are employed in the manufacture of cotton gloves and mittens.
Court records for the past year indicate 531 marriage licenses and 43 divorce applications in Frederick County since January. The ratio equates to about one divorce for every seven to eight marriages, with 15 divorces granted from those 43 applications. Comparisons show Washington County and national figures are more favorable.
A cramped local advertisement page lists Mulininix Carpet Store Musselni x on W Patrick Street selling Oriental rugs and Brussels varieties alongside offerings from Central Hardware Co and Seeger & Company. It promotes Victor records at The Busy Corner, November releases and 19 cent chocolates, hot chocolate 5c, and gun prices. It also mentions train schedules for Frederick Railroad Co and various entertainment titles at Thanhouser S.A. Mag and The Marvel Tonight.
A meeting of Frederick Lodge No d71 Loyal Order of Moose will be held in Red Men's Hall Friday October 28 1910 at 730 p m all men urged to attend. Mid Winter Opening Pattern Data November 2 3 announced by Mrs El Payne 11 W Patrick St Frederick Md. Dr W J Brown opens veterinary hospital 182 West Patrick St former Houcks livery stable phone 38W. Millinery opening at Bumensuer Co 22 W Patrick St opposite City Hotel. Armory dancing and youth activities announced with classes and lectures at local venues. Ox Fibre Brush Co advertises hardwood logs for sale at five dollars per cord.
Mrs Van Tidal Williams performs in Romeo and Juliet on Monday evening October 31 at the Woman's College Wall. Hanni bal A Williams performs in King Henry IV on Monday evening November 7 with single admission 62 cents. Tickets available at McCardell's.
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