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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1911

Page

5

River Hodson Named After Henry Hodson Discovery

A historical note records Henry Hodson discovering a river that bears his name. Other entries mention Commodore Thomas Macdonough's 1814 naval victory at Lake Champlain against a superior British squadron, Pio Pico as the last Mexican California governor who died born 1801, and Theodore Roosevelt returning home from a 6,000 mile speedmaking trip in 1910.

Henry Hodson Thomas Macdonough Lake Champlain Pio Pico California Roosevelt

Dispute Over Farm Title In Upper County Area

In Circuit Court a dispute over ownership of a Detour area farm arose. The farm traced to Frederick Birely and to his daughter Margaret Miller via a 1874 deed. a later deed to Mr and Mrs Miller and a subsequent will created competing claims. The Miller children from the first marriage sue executor Christian H Eckstein, arguing the first deed grants their mother the farm. Pleadings and motions filled the morning session with attorneys Cobrentz Brown Mathias for the children and Dorsey Etchison for the executor.

Tee Court Frederick Birely Cora May Miller Anna B. Miller Ella I. Miller Frank A. Miller C. H. Eckstein QO. B. Cobrentz Albert Brown Charles Mathias EL Dorsey Etchison Mr. Eckstein Catherine Miller

Will of Ernest Dixon Filed for Probate in Orphans' Court

The will of Ernest Dixon of Park Mills is filed for probate. It directs all property real and personal to be converted to cash and divided into three equal parts. One part to his mother Leonora M. Dixon, one to Malinda A. Crime, wife of William H. Crime Jr, and the third part in two shares to B. Frank Ricketts and Margaret Ricketts, wife of B. Frank Ricketts. He names B. Frank Ricketts as executor.

Orphans’ Court Ernest Dixon Park Mills Cowt Leonora M. Dixon Malinda A. Orime William H. Crime, Jr B. Frank Ricketts Margaret Ricketts

Cruelty Society Urges Respect for Diehl Fountain

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals protests use of the Diehl memorial fountain on West Church Street as a hitching post at night. Justice C W Eckstein, society president, warns against children climbing and defacing the fountain and promises strict penalties.

Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Diehl West Church Street C. W. Eckstein

Freight delays spike can supply at Frederick packing plants

Shippers allege railroad service cuts and reduced equipment caused cans from Baltimore to arrive late, draining local Frederick City Packing Company and nearby factories. About 80 tons of corn waited as plants closed to await huskers, with Monocacy Gallay ordering three-quarters of a million more cans. An B and O official tours the scene amid investigations.

Frederick City Baltimore Frederick City Packing Company Monocacy Gailley Company Colt and Dixon's

Reform Ministers Meet in Frederick for Auxiliary Organizations Paper

Reformed Ministerial Association of Frederick County held a regular meeting at Trinity Chapel West Church Street led by Rev. S M Miller. Rev. H L G Kieffer read the paper on Auxiliary Organizations of the Church and a general discussion followed. The committee was directed to propose biographical topics for 1912, with the next meeting set for Monday December 11.

Kieffer Reformed Ministerial Association of Frederick County Trinity Chapel West Church Street S. §. Miller H. L. G. Kieffer J. M. Motter BE. L. McLean G. A. Snyder Middletown G. P. Bready Walkersville D. J. Wolf Taneytown H. Bowers Jefferson A.J. Herman Utica B. R. Carnahan Mr. Pleasant J. H. Lewis Lovettsville A. M. Gluck Emmitsburg Miller

Gasoline Tank Explodes Injuring Coal Chute Worker

William Hamilton, employed at the Rhiel's Mill coal chute, was badly burned last night when a gasoline engine powered a gasoline tank explosion. He was treated at Frederick City Hospital after being brought from the engine room. Details are scarce, but the blast occurred around nine o'clock as Hamilton tended the engine. Dr. F. B. Smith assisted, with Hamilton's injuries described as serious but not life threatening. He has relatives in Frederick.

William Hamilton Rhiel's Rhiel’s Frederick City Hamilton Hanihon Frederick F. B. Smith

United Brethren Picnic Postponed to September 16

Rain delays the Frederick United Brethren Sunday school annual picnic planned for Burkhart's Grove near Yellow Springs along the W F and G Railroad. Extensive preparations remain with hope to host Hon. Al P Gorman and Hon. Phillips Lee Golis, a Yellow Springs Band concert, chorus, spoon and egg race, wood sawing contest, Rev. E H Hummelbaugh address, and a train schedule to be announced later.

United Brethren Sunday School of Frederick Burkhart's Grove Yellow Springs W. F. and G Alp ‘Gorman Phillips Lee Golis Herongt) Roth

Great Lutheran Meeting Opens in Lancaster This Week

The General Council of the Lutheran Church in America will convene at Prinity Lutheran in Lancaster. About 150 clergymen and as many lay representatives are expected for a session spanning roughly a week starting Thursday September 14. The General Council oversees 1,600 ministers, 2,500 congregations, 500,000 members and property valued at 25,000,000.

General Council of the Lutheran Church In America Lancaster General Coucil of Synodiecal Women's Conference Lutheran Church

Reed Guilty in First Degree at Mont Alto Court

William Reed was found guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting Sadie Mathnau in Mont Alto Pa after a dispute over letters and photographs. The verdict came at 8 52 p m after a trial in Chambersburg with Reed's lawyers seeking a second degree plea and four days to file for a new trial.

William Reed Sadie Mathnau Mont Allo Chambersburg Reed Court House Mount Alto

Hymeneas Beust Cev Malitt

John Casper Brust and Ruth May Crummill were quietly married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage Saturday night by Rev. B. H. Lamar. William E B Hahn and Frances B Steith were quietly married at Grace Reformed parsonage Saturday evening at 8 by Rev. Bl. McLean. Crawford Falk, six, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Falk, suffered a badly crushed left hand at play near Market and Sixth streets when a cart wheel struck an awning pole. Dr. McComas treated the wound.

John Casper Brust Ruth May Crummill Methodist Episcopal Parsonage B. H. Lamar Hawn Samame William EB. Hahn Frances BH. Steith Grace Reformed Parsonage Mast Third Street Rev Bl. McLean Crawford Falk Lawrence Falk North Market Street Wiliam Simmons Market Sixth Streets Newman

George Miller Accepts Foreman Post in Baltimore Shoes

George Miller of West South Street has gone to Baltimore to take a foreman position in the shoe shine parlors at the new Enion Station.

George Miller West South Streal Baltimore Tel New Enion Station

Braddock Heights Car Show Tonight at City Opera House

The event schedule notes a car for Braddock Heights will be shown after the City Opera House performance of The Girl in the Taxi tonight.

Braddock Heights City Opera House

Last of Streets to Undergo Improvements Opens Soon

Street paving on South Market and Patrick streets nears completion, with 8,040 square yards paved since summer and 3,000 feet of concrete curb laid. Atlantic Paving Co. awarded the three-block project for East and West Patrick and South Market streets at a May 29 bid opening. South Market will reopen after a short closure to set cement.

da Patek Ali Hes South Market Street Partick Northern Central Railroad Board of Aldermen Atlantic Paving Company East Patrick Street West Patrick Street Patrick Street al Jtermen Market E. C. Crum

Citizens' National Bank Report of the Condition Frederick 1931

Report of the condition of Citizens' National Bank at Frederick Maryland at close of business September 1931. It lists resources including deposits, loans, banking house, reserves, and other items totaling 3 649 021.2 with liabilities and capital stock shown. Wm. G. Zimmerman cashier swears to truth before J. Travels Thomas notary public September 3 1931.

Maii Banky Haag Natiota Nul Fed United States State of Maryland Frederick Wm. G. Zimmerman J. Travels Thomas N. P

Hagerstown Optometrist to Visit New City Hotel

Dr S Highbarger of Hagerstown visits New City Hotel on September 12 and 14 from 9 a m to 9 p m with free consultation. Appointments by card or phone. Erick College announces 149th session opening September 12 1911 offering University Preparatory Commercial Music Elocution open to all but Univ Prep limited to boys. Features include individualized attention and a faculty with college degrees. Frederick Railroad Co president L K Koontz notes commercial grads gain positions. Braddock Heights Casino advertises skating bowling and games daily.

S. Highbarger Hagerstown New City Hotel Erick College Univ. Prep L. K. Koontz A. M Prederick Fredarlelk Wrederick Liberty New London Middletown Valley Frederick Reachy Ridge Linganare Lewistowt New Market Braddock McRaig Montgomery Co Cherlesville Manrovig Rederick Mt.Pleasant Leora Yellow Springs Krederick Sfarm Bark Mills Urunawick Woodsboro Thurmont Ato Airy Mt. Airy Adamatown Heaer Matherese Hebre ROBE Bear Mt. Plessant Tramsville Llamaritle Lewistown Jlameavyille Deerfield Creagerstown Myersville Mt. Pleasant Jefferson Walkersville Wreder Araby Wrederck Poolesville Emmitsburg Frederick R Thorntont Frederick June Keverick Adamstown

New Models Offer Varied Corset Fits For Autumn

3OHN D HENDRICKSON introduces four new corsets with autumn styles. The $1.00 CHN long hip medium bust fits average to tall figures. The $1.00 2723 offers comfort for average tall figures. The $2.00 4% at $1.0$ mimics Redfern whalebone quality. The $1.00 228 Rust Proof targets Misses and film figures with medium length for comfort and style.

Neidig Miller Offers New Fabrics and Ladies Outerwear

Neidig and Miller advertise new fabrics including Ombre Messalines with pine stripe, Fin Messalines, Pwo Tone Silks at 100 dollars a yard, plus Noedy dress trimmings and a complete line of ladies rain coats. Also new outings, perca ses, ginghams and the Onyx hosiery line.

Football and entertainment lineup at Athletic Park event

A Frederick news brief promotes September 12 Tuesday events at Athletic Park with free attractions and a baseball game Frederick versus Lynchburg Virginia League game called at 4 PM and admission 25 cents. It also advertises The Marvel Tonight film lineup and a society meeting for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Frederick Lynchburg Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Board of Aldermen Bertha Trail All Frederick Athletic Park Heal Alu Virginia

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the Daily News Miuyn Halley Newa Wasmixerox Marnyian W. T. Moory Weather Bureau Ini J. A. Ramsburg H. Haller Church St W. EL Derr C. & P. Tel. Co Her’s Stove House N. Market St Fourth St H. Grove Athletic Park Frederick R. R P.O. AL Apt D. J. Markey The Marvel -Neidig & Miller Loribul Lowenstein& Wertheimer Gem Food Chopper A. G. Quynn & Co Eee J. D. Hendrickson City Opera House Optometrist Highbarger Justice Eckstein Reformed U. B Great Lutheran Meeting General Council of the Church Hymeneas Beust Malitt Lad Elks’ Club Court and Second Streets Market Street Crum and Davidson Citizens’ National Bank Citizens' National Bank Cluse Dusiness T. I. Hargett G. I. Conley BAKER Frederick County Farmers Xchange Currell Allen G. Quynn & CO Frederick Railroad Company Frederick City Garage W. Patnek St D. Hendrickson Warner Joan D. Wendrickson Neidig & Miller Williamson's Drug Store Williamson’s Drug Store Rexall Store Keller & Myers Torn D. KN GOD. Myers Rell & Myers W. Patrick St City Tratel Ekellee & Myers Real Estate Lonna and Insurance Cramer & Stauffer Real Estate and Loans Singanore Court Street Landis M. L. Etchisonsait the Etchinson Furniture Storh New Citizens’ National Bank Frederick, Md Thos. P. Rice Young & Staley Real Walute Brunswick Bethel Frederick TR Harry G. Tritapoe Fréd Alene N. W Fred K. GT. Mercer Braddock, Ma the News OF Pei Pen-Mar Frederick R. R. Co Capt D. Fohn Markey
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