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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
5
From noon today to noon tomorrow Venus passes between Earth and the Sun in an inferior conjunction. The planet moves from evening to morning star, visible after sunset and before sunrise with Venus about 24,000,008 miles from Earth and closer than most celestial bodies except the Moon.
A large meeting of Fran cis Scott Key Council No 48 CUA M was held last night with five applications received William C Roderick National Council representative spoke on the Atlantic City meeting Several members offered remarks The council plans a September 27 observance of its 16th anniversary with cigars distributed and a generally enjoyable gathering.
Arrangements are in progress for a Monday evening concert by the Yellow Springs Band in the court house park under the Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias. The program from 7 30 to 8 30 includes solos by Mrs Amy Kump Dixon and Mrs Grace Dixon Toms, with the band. Ex Judge Glenn H Worthington will speak and Prof George L Twenty will recite. A social session and lodge refreshments follow.
A morning call to the Mayor’s office from Hagerstown warned that two men in an auto from that city seeking a runaway boy should be told the son had been found at home. Mr. Bowers and Policeman Sales searched briefly before learning the boy was safe. In other news, Edgar Hahn filed a deed of trust for creditors and is tenant on Ernest Powell’s farm near Woodsboro with assets about 2.50. A drug ad touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children with relief claims.
City officials fixed the 1911 tax levy at $1.00 per $100 of property value, matching last year despite higher anticipated expenditures. The move aims to fill a budget estimated around $84,100 to $90,000, with $7,004 expected from delinquents and water rents to cover remaining receipts. mayor opposed the low rate but aldermen approved unanimously.
Lynchburg Virginia league which played in Frederick Monday and Tuesday has decided to cancel the games at Hagerstown and with nearby towns. The members of the team have returned home.
Private sale of store property at Lewistown belonging to Dr J E Waltman and sister, bought by Mr H Krise of this city. Also a deputy sheriff captured a fine string of bass along the Monocacy yesterday, largest weighing 2 12 pounds.
Solving water problem improves city supply with Boardman and Rogers overseeing construction. Reservoirs gain depth while pressure reaches higher floors including the Masonic Temple. Officials anticipate a dam at Ox Creek and valve housing as part of ongoing work to end frequent shortages.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at St John’s rectory this morning at 6 45. Miss Emma Virginia Gannon of East Third street and Mr Samuel Knight of Stowington Conn were married in the presence of close family by Rev Fr A J Conlon. They will honeymoon on the 6 10 By and O train to New York then return to Stowington. MEO J MM Nelson to wed. An engagement announced between Miss Elen McIlvaine of Philadelphia and Mr John M Nelson Jr of Baltimore. Nelson, a Johns Hopkins graduate, works for Carolina Pine Co with Pottsville base. Wedding expected in January.
The funeral for Mrs. Cleveland Smith was held yesterday at 10 at her home 215 East Sixth Street with Rev KE L McLean officiating. Hymns Nearer My God to Thee Abide With Me were sung and interment followed at Glade cemetery Walkersville. Funeral directors were Putman and Creager. A second funeral for Wendell G Smith colored took place at 2 with Rev J W Townes officiating and interment at Greenmount cemetery. Thomas Price served as funeral director.
Jury failed to agree in the case of Trundle Brothers versus Florida Ahal over payments for shares in a Percheron. The jury was discharged after no verdict. Stoner and Weinberg represented the Wainffs ant and MOG Urrer Jr. represented the defendants.
Directors award Marluy W. Haga the contract to erect a white brick superintendent’s residence at Mt Olivet cemetery. Work to begin at once with completion set for March, tearing down the old house now. Other bidders were Thompson and Myers M C Kemp and Lloyd Culler. The project includes a veranda and offices, with plans unchanged from August drawings. A statue chapel under construction will finish this fall. The building fronts South Market street with terra cotta trim and a slate roof. The cemetery grounds are praised for beauty and order.
City register M A McCaffrey warns taxpayers the 1911 tax book is ready with 3 percent discount for September payments and 2 percent for October. Pay promptly to save. Also notices film listings, stone company ad, and rail schedule for a U S picnic. Frederick events include a football game versus Lancaster.
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