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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
5
State weather prophet Oliver Fossig explains that equinoctial storms are a superstition dating back 300 years. He notes the Atlantic storm season runs August through March or April with no special link to the equinox.
Day's Record shows Joseph G. Thomas to G Lester Thomas and Lawson Cline to Benjamin Cline for real estate in Adams town and county with nominal sums. Marriage licenses issued to John A Clyde and Nellie Hawkins of Middletown. A Braddock Heights dance is announced for tonight. An advertising note by John Wanamaker and a sales pitch for Bucklen's Arnica Salve promote a 25 cent item at Pearres Pharmacy.
Surveyors map a Braddock Heights from Frederick spur of about one mile linking near the Casino to the present tracks below the Braddock Heights Water Company pump house. Oscar B. Coblentz says feasibility and cost depend on conditions. plan hinges on route south of the knob for freight gains and could ease passenger unloading near the Casino. Station project paused until directors decide on track changes, with a possible relocation near the Casino if built. A separate note: three weekly performances of The Pilgrim at Missionary Play Hall, Mecca scene, with about 60 participants.
Daniel W Reichard chairs the campaign committee and is expected to be elected chairman of the County General Committee. Reichard said Charles D Wagaman the Republican nominee for Congress from the Sixth district would receive solid support from the Progressive party in Washington county.
The colored schools of the city opened this morning with 155 pupils. At the South Bente Street school principal James H. Bruner reported 45 pupils while an epidemic of whooping cough reduced attendance. The West Seventh Street school under Mrs. M Priscilla Butler had six pupils. Outside Frederick County, Brunswick faced crowded conditions with five extra rooms rented and a new building not ready until Christmas. St Johns Literary Institute on East Second Street opened with 22 students and music added to the curriculum under Miss Mary Grant.
Cadet Joseph McGill of Catoctin Furnace resigns from the U S Military Academy and returns home. The resignation is to be accepted and the matter dropped after unusual proceedings involving the Secretary of War. Maryland court challenges on blue laws loom as promoters plan a federal constitutional challenge in Baltimore.
Tonight a 9 o'clock soiree under Miss Ritchie's School auspices with lessons in hats dresses and mil liner trimming. Arch ie W Ogle offers hats from Jefferson pike delivery. Braddock dance tonight marks last week of half price garments from Rosenour & Sons. Girl's Sunshine Club Clarke Place hosts a sale of cakes candy and lemonade this evening at 6:30.
A severe electrical storm swept Frederick county last evening causing minor damage to two church steeples and several homes. The Methodist Protestant church at Buckeystown saw its steeple struck for the third time, tearing slate and damaging woodwork. other strikes included the Kehne residence in Frederick and the Reformed church steeple at Middletown.
We have secured a large number of secret Chima hikes Roman hyacinths and paper white Narcissus on sale at C TIERMANN & SON West South Street. Robert Downing and his all star company Braddock Heights Auditorium Thursday evening September 5 Admission 24 cents with full coupon 35 cents without coupon Braddock Heights Casino Co Bungalow Bargain for a quick buyer at Braddock Heights Invest when you know the price Modern in every detail Address P O Box 367 Frederick Md The Ballenger Band of Feagaville festival Saturday evening September 7 All are invited
A short news note records a nominal fee of five dollars tied to the position of vice president in a local organization. The item notes a minor financial obligation and does not indicate broader consequences or actions.
The Board of Aldermen will meet at 7 30 p m on Wednesday September 4 1912 to revise water rates for all water consumers except private families with rates effective October 1 1832. Interested parties may appear and be heard before final adoption. Also notice: tax books for 1912 are ready with September 1912 discounts and October 2 percent discount. McCaffrey city centree and tax collector August 27 1912.
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