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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
5
A compact record notes Rufus King, statesman, died in 1927. Deborah Sampson, Revolutionary figure, died, born 1775. in the 1800s the Federal Army under General Joseph Hooker crossed the Rappahannock near Fredericksburg. 1904 sculptor Richard Greenough died, born 1819.
Mr. Carl Jacobsen of South Market street sent a lady's hat to Baltimore by Parcel Post. Jacob Wiles on East Eighth street has his residence repainted by Harvey Sandar’s crew. Mrs. C Harry Miller opens cottage on Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights on May 15 as Oxone College. The new fire alarm system will be tested tonight between 7 and 7:15. A whittle at the Cigelecine plant and the latest fire serial will be announced. The Uniteds will test the adw hose connection on Church street.
William Jennings Bryan, then Secretary of State under Wilson, is named as the speaker for the Lutherans of Frederick County reunion at Braddock Heights on Wednesday June 18. Committees plan to press for his attendance, hoping a record crowd will attend if the date fits his schedule.
Reports say if Mr. Bryan is secured for the Braddock reunion address a large turnout is anticipated, citing past Frederick appearances drawing big crowds. Committees named to organize include Program Transportation Music and Advertising with local clergy and civic leaders from Frederick and surrounding towns.
The report notes Sheriff Charles Fagan misplaced a 1513.50 check while with Deputy Sheriff Deeter at Fredericktown Savings Institution. Bank staff stopped payment and alerted other banks. Clerk John Lor later found the check in the county treasurer’s office, and Sheriff Fagan recovered it for a shipment payment to Washington. The article also mentions a fire at James German’s house near Union Mills on Drop Run around 8 pm Saturday, largely driven away by hundreds of local volunteers.
Fragments from Frederick report two Greek residents Elefantis and Tarabieos missing for weeks after joining the Grecian army’s advance against Turkish forces. Relatives in Frederick learn of battles near Preveza Bizani and Janina as Christ Carros and others seek word on brothers Nick and James Carros amid ongoing war engagements.
Nineteen members of Company A were inoculated with anti typhoid serum by Dr Ira J McCurdy of the First Regiment Maryland National Guard. A second inoculation is set for Wednesday May 7. Maryland leads states in universal inoculation among troops. Adjutant General Mackin cites Army Surgeon General data showing 12 typhoid cases and 2 deaths among 57,000 troops in ten months, with no cases among inoculated Company A members. The immunity is expected to last around seven years.
Twenty four ton vault door moved into the Frederick County National Bank building marking the city’s first circular safe door. Harvey Smith and Charles H. Kipp oversaw the heavy lift, with carload unloading by Frederick Rail Road Co. The door, polished steel with fireproof burglar proof lining, signals a substantial, long lasting vault.
Local notices advertise investment in ground rents with a booklet by Francis Baughman, plus services from G W Dansberger Market Master, cottage for sale at Braddock Heights, carting and house cleaning by John Makes, and a general license notice by Harry W. Bowers. Other items include chair repair by Jno D Kolb and a church lantern light event at All Saints parish.
John D Hendrickson advertises a wide range of textiles including cotton and woolen ratines, silk ratines, embroidered voile flouncings, and various flouncing fabrics such as batiste and Swiss. Available in colors and white, prices span from 24 cents to 5 dollars, offering many combinations and finishes.
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