Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-10-01

\ gOOdly number of citizens met in
Council Chamber Wednesday evening
in accord with adjournment last week
Mayor Price called the meeting to
order, stated object, and asked for nOmi-
nations for chairman and secretary.
Ex-Mayor Peter Lammert was chosen
chairman, h. f. CLANCY secretary.
The chairman stated that the primary
object of the meeting is organization of
Board of Trade for advancing inter
ests of the town. AS secretary of the
Business Mems Association he is con-
stantly receiving letters from interests
asking tor information concerning the
town and Its advantages.
George E. Pearce offered several sug-
gestions.
Frank Watts thought organization
should precede any other action.
Messrs. DIN r. Rice and Frank Watts
moved that a committee of five be chosen
to consider organization, the chairman
to select the committee. Adopted.
George Stern spoke of the work in
hand and urged earnest effort for the
common good-"everyone to do his
share and none required to do more. "
DIR. L. Griffith was not prepared to
offer suggestions, but was in full accord
Win the movement.
George G. Townsend wanted to learn
what was proposed, and Frank Watts
stated that great deal was to be done.
and that it would cost some money.
DIR. Griffith instanced his native city
Utica, N. Y, grown to be a wealthy
manufacturing city, and here, as there,
well-directed effort could do much to
make make Frost3fg larger and better
George H. Wittig expressed agreement
and urged action.
George E. Pearce said the need of the
town is real, lire Board of Trade. 1t
could help the goOd-rOads movement.
help agriculture, etc. He said dogs,
numerically considered, We're inimical to
sheep-raising. Experts have stated that
conditions here are most favora BILE to
sheep and wool culture With a big
local supply of WOOL wooden mill
would be the result.
John A. Caldwell conceded fully with
the wisdom Of the movement
The chairman spoke of the town as
prospectively great summer resort under
proper promotion, and later suggested a
Committee on Laws.
On motion of Mr.. Rice, the appoint
ment of such Committee, consisting of
three members, was authorized
EX-Mayor Henry Mayer said the en-
rolment of members is matter that
should be taken up.
Messrs. Pearce and Watts moved that
the names of those present who would
become members be enrolled
DR.. j. G.. Cobey suggested that every
one enrolled work i'll conjunction with
( 200, n
ing members, and thus boost the move
ment along.
The chairman appointed as Com
mttee on Laws Messrs. DIN r. Rice,
George Stern and John A. Caldwell.
Thomas H. Morgan told of material
increases in Bridgeport. Ohio-all due to
the work of a live board of trade and its
secretary. He thought the officers
should be live representative business
men. He moved, seconded by DR..
Griffith, that next meeting be held We'd
nesday, October 9TH, s p. m, for effect
ing permanent organization.
Mr.. Stern supplemented this by add
ing that Zone of the elements of success
is promptness, and that all should be
present, as the electric railroads say,
ION the hour" or near as possible.
several industrial inquiries last week,
and had replied to those Of minor i'm
portance.
A communication from H. l.. East
man, Louisville, Ky, was read. The
Mayor was asked to reply and say his
letter would be referred to Board of
Trade, etc.
Chairman announced Committee on
{ ORGANIZATION = follows
DR.. T. Griffith Frank Watts
q. f. Pearce I. II. Morgan
Enrolment:
John J. Price DR.. T. Griffith
J. c. Nungerman Thomas II. Morgan
John A. Caldwell Prof Olin X. Rice
Alfred Morgan w. II, DeNeen
George Stern George r Pcarce
George S Wilson John q. Mcrrbach
DR.. J. c. Cobey Henry Mayer
G. q. Townsend Frank Watts
Peter Lammert Prof. Il. f. CT ney
DIR. j. c. Pfeffer G. g Watson