The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-03-08

Miss f. V. Hafer has been apno intec
Chief operator, and Miss Sadie King
senior operator, at the c. & p. Telephun,
Exchange. Miss Wright, former chic
operator, has resigned.
Mr.. and Mrs James Beirlein, who have
been spending some time with the parent.
of Mrs. Bierlein, Mr.. and Mrs. +. FL
! kins, East Third street, have returned tC
their home in Baltimore.
Elder Isaac S. Long, of India. gave a
very interesting and instructive lecture
at the Church of the Brethren a few
evenings ago. He spoke on India, Her
| People and Her Customs "
Miss Bessie Dern, OF Keymar. was
taken to the Maryland University Hos.
pital, Baltimore, where very successful
operation was performed. She is doing
as well as Can be expected.
With view of better working the
roads of the county. the Board of County
Commissioners have placed an order for
half dozen Indiana Lever Road Drags
and has also ordered four road machines.
Frank Bartholow, Harry Bopst and
Harry Ridgely have been appointed by
the Junior Fire Company to draft resolu-
tons on the death of Henry Blair, of
Baltimore, who was a member of the
company.
A delegation of citizens appeared be-
fore the County Commissioners of Carroll
county, at Westminster, and urged that an
apportionment be made for the erection
and maintenance of high school at
Mount Airy.
The Philoma!hean Society, of Mt. St.
Mary's College, presented four-act dra-
ma, entitled "a Capitol Game" We'd
nesday night and Thursday afternoon.
St. Joseph's Academy ladies attended
the matinee.
Young William Keller, who was run
over by trolley Car, which necessitated
the amputation of his leg, from the
latest reports from the Frederick City
Hospital is getting along as we'll as can
be expected.
Mr.. Edward Zimmerman, who resides
near the Manor church, was 90 years old
on Sunday. In honor of the event
number of his friends and acquaintance
called at his home and sumptuouS re-
past was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adrian Posey and the
Misses Posey, who have been visiting in
Annapolis, returned to their home in
Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. F. Stone Posey
will spend the rest of the winter at Carvel
Hall, Annapolis.
At the meeting at the Y. M. c. A. au-
ditorium on Sunday last addresses on
Religion Forward Movement, were made
by Mr.. Joseph d. Baker, Rev. Isaac M.
Motter and Prof Apple. Hon. NJ. G..
Urner presided.
Lew Roelkey has resigned his position
as driver Of the United States Express
wagon, and has been succeeded by
Harry Garrett, who has assumed charge
of his new duties. Mr.. Roelkey will
engage in farming.
Hon. Jacob Rohrback, of Frederick,
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Associate Judge of the Sixth
Judicial Circuit, composed OF Frederick
and Montgomery counties, was in Rock
vile few days ago in the interest of
his candidacy.
Plans have been drawn for Northern
Central freight terminal improvements.
Besides a new yard with additional track
age, an addition will be built to the
freight depot which will double its pres,
ent capacity. Work on the improvement
will begin April 1.
At a recent meeting of the Building
Committee of the Knights of Pythias
plans for the new building that is now to
be erected by the lodge on the Court
street property it recently purchased,
were submitted by Architect Kepner and
Contractor Batzell.
Mr. Melvin Delauter, tenant on the
Ross farm west of this city, near Full
mer's station. has three ewes which have
eight young lambs. One of the ewes
gave birth to four lambs, and the other
two have each two. The lambs are sew
eral days old and are in a healthy condi-
ton.
A party of Woman's College girls,
chaperoned by Miss Elinor Markey,
went to Baltimore few days ago and
heard Richard Wagner's "Lohengrin,
sung by the Chicago Grand Opera Com
pany at the Lyric Theatre They re-
turned the next day, much pleased with
their visit.
On Monday last the Knights of Pythias
observed the 4Sth anniversary OF the
founding of the Lodge A special pro-
gram was rendered, and speeches made
by prominent members of the Lodge.
Refreshments we're served. the public
were invited and large attendance re-
warded the invitations.
Saturday the county executive meeting
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was held in the rooms of the local
union. Mrs Milton Woodward, this CITY,
conducted the devotional services. Mrs.
Sarah c. Thomas. of Buckeystown, was
in the chair for the business session. Six
teen delegates representing five unions
were in attendance.
A bill was introduced in the State leg
islature by Senator Matthias empowering
the corporation of Brunswick 10 issue
$4,000 worth of bonds TO build NUM-
cipa electric lighting plant. A reteren-
dun clause is attached to the bill and the
people will vote on the question whether
or not the town should embark upon
business venture of this kind.
The Board of Aldermen may resort
to legal means to collect about S35, 900
now owing the city for back taxes, street
paving and sewering. Much OF the
money has been on the books for a long
time and its collection is desired for
improvements to be- made during the
coming summer. Unless it is collected
the city must borrow money to meet
expenses.
If Senator Matthias bill before the Leg
islature is passed person coming into
this county to reside will be able to make
his declaration of intention to become a
citizen of MARYLAND before any justice of
a., ,1aoca Thic ie Intended aS A conVen-