Jury Awards $2000 to Parents in King Bicycle Death Case
A Circuit Court jury deliberated about 35 minutes and awarded $2000 in damages to the parents of 16 year old John Bernard King, who died after being struck by Arthur Stern’s car on West Patrick Street in October 1937. Stern testified he could not see lights on the bicycle and had brake and windshield issues. the boy was reportedly riding to Frederick. The verdict follows the parents’ $25,000 suit.
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John Bernard King
Arthur Stern
Braddock Heights
Harry C. Hing
West South Street
Stern
Wasj
Cumberland
West Patrick Street
King
Frederick
Svithin
Frederick City
Will C. Flautt
Gernard Zimerman
Zimmerman
Court News: Marriage Licenses and Property Deeds Listed
The court section records marriages including Bruce Perry Moats and Ruth Shank both of Clear Spin, Paul May and Margaret Smith of Boonsboro, and others with addresses. Deeds show transfers: Gilmore Flautt to Ida Anders, to Charlies Anders Jr, and to Richard Anders. Beatty to Creager. Creager to O'Toole. Kaplon to Kaplon et al. Leichert to Robert Leichert. Lee to Paul Cry and wife. all in county or city jurisdictions with varied sums.
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Bruce Perry Moats
Ruth c. Shank
Paul T. May
Middletons
Margaret Smith
Boonsboro
wWras
Motter Avenue
Evelyn A. M. Talbott
Iecer Atreet
Burgess W. Faux
Consnrham
Anna E Erwin
Bloomsburg
Harry M. Shank
Wisner Street
Victor Kaplon
Myer Kaplon
Anna A. Socks
John E. Wisner
J. Alvie Fritz
Harry J. Leichert
Robert W. Leichert
John H. Lee
Paul Cry
Property Conveyed On 303 East Third Street
A deed recorded in the clerk's office conveys the dwelling at 303 East Third Street to Robert W. Lebherz by his brothers and sister as heirs of William H. Lebherz. Consideration is about $2,200.
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East Third Street
Robert W. Lebherz
William H. Lebherz
City ordinance light rule cited in bicycle case
Evidence centered on a Frederick ordinance requiring a white light on bicycles after sunset as the trial examines whether the victim’s bike had lights. Defense showed sun set at 5 24 p m, and witnesses described earnings and newspaper routes tied to the youth. Testimony covered King family과 various testaments about bike lighting and wage details.
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City Register
Louis E. Eichelberger
Frederick
William M. Storm
Eichelberger
Eicchelberger
Harry C. ‘King, Jr
Gad
John
Lester Orrison
King
Orriston
Albert Cowell
J. Otis King
John Simmers
Gertrude Bowers
John Morgan
Caroline Ebert
Arthur D. Willard
Be Kind to the Elephants When the Circus Arrives
The article describes circus etiquette and a dedicated sidewall staff to enforce manners. Fred Bradna, a veteran equestrian director, explains rules by age group, warns against peeping behind walls, and advises spectators to sit still if they drop a purse, with ushers returning items. He stresses not to walk behind horses and to avoid berating staff, directing concerns to circus management.
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Thie Circus
Fred Bradna
Fred
Jessi
Bradna
Feeding ponies and elephants with odd diets
The text notes ponies often bite and praises feeding them in excellent taste. It warns against giving elephants old shoes or similar practical jokes as that could cause harm. It ends with a quirky line about an elephant needing a gallon of pie.
Plans for Frederick post office expansion announced
Notices indicate the government will proceed with a one story brick extension to the Frederick post office. About 55,000 is allocated for the project and preliminary plans are underway.
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Frederick
Motorcyclist And Bicyclist Collide In Street Incident
Alfred Strother, 13, son of Mr and Mrs William E Strother of 17 West Fifith Street, was riding his bicycle across The Square when struck by a motorcycle driven by Raymond Cashour near Frederick Junction. He sustained an abrasion to the right knee and minor bruises. taken to Dr H F Kline for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Strother
William E. Strother
West Fifith Street
Raymond Cashour
Frederick Junction
H. F. Kline
Boy Struck by Motorcycle in Market Street Collision
A Strother boy crossing Market Street was struck by a motorcycle operated by Cashour as it turned toward West Patrick Street. The rider and a companion on the motorcycle were uninjured though the bicycle suffered damage. Officer Miller noted the boy had right of way and no charges were filed. Cashour agreed to pay repair and medical expenses.
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Cashour
Market Street
West Patrick Street
William E Miller
the Square
Ficer
Jcyele
Vegetable Spice Add a litve muumeg to cook spinach
Combine cooked aspa gus with chopped browned bar. Serve cooked peas with ali minced browned onion.
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Sseone
Stame
George
Ington
Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
U.S
Wirfinda
France
Washington
University
Virginia
Louisiana Purchase
Brown
Jefferson
Stuart
Mooyright
NEA Service, Incy
Stamp News
Court News
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joan Durham
Circus
Mr. Bradna
Butch
Emery P Puro
Bulova
Liberal
Lee
Stainless
Felton-Sibley
Felton, Sibley & Co., Inc
4Th
Cherry Streets
Philadelphia
Felton-Subiev
Ca Felton
Sibley
Allen G. Quynn & Coo
East Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Begosia
Florist
College Ave
W. Second St
Quaker City
North Market Street
Frederick County National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Gibson
L. B. Nicodemus Frederick’s Home Appliance
Ormond
Ormonds
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