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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
5
A compact, period style summary noting Columbus sailing, Taft era arbitration treaties, German advances in Poland and Russia, a German bombing of Lunéville, and assorted local notices including ads for rent, executors, dividends, and a dairymen alert.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. John Keillholtz of Rocky Ridge aged 58 and typhoid fever with pneumonia, William Edward Browning of Ridgeville aged about 49, Clarence S. Measell of Norfolk, and William Albert aged 76 near Hagerstown. Survived by spouses, children, grandchildren, and local relatives. services conducted by local ministers and interment at relevant cemeteries. Funeral arrangements handled by local undertakers. several deaths note memberships in fraternal orders and church affiliations.
The funeral for Mrs. L. C. Thomas of York was held this morning after the 14.23 train on the Northern Central. Nine services were conducted at Mt. Mivet cemetery chapel with interment there. Rev. George Sorber led the ceremony, and pallbearers included Chas Zimmerman, Clayton Zimmerman, Joseph Miers, Cephas M. Thomas, L. C. Thomas, and Lford C. Carter. Carty had charge of arrangements. Mr. Pope Pavas, visiting George List, returned to Washington this evening.
The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Co reports a fiscal year ending June 30 with net income of 65 378 52 up from 16 063 21 last year an increase of 49 215 31. Surplus earnings are to be used for bond interest and a depreciation reserve while management credits New York firms Sanderson and Porter for guidance amid war era hesitancy.
Fire near Frederick caused by lightning at 6 30 p m destroyed the Dutrow farm hen house and tool shed, with a $200 loss. Nearby structures were saved by bucket brigades. several chickens burned. Barns and other buildings survived. The night was hot with a 70 degree minimum, and Frederick reports near half an inch of August rain so far.
Miss Mattie H. Clayton of Greensboro Georgia sent Dr and Mrs Charles Wehler a basket of delicious Georgia peaches hoping to revive memories of the old state. She notes the fruit harvest is abundant and wishes Frederick friends could share it.
Local notice invites dairy farmers and interested residents to a 2 PM Friday meeting at the Y M C A to organize a cooperative for better local conditions. Dr Alford and a Marketing Department official will attend for the W H Manns Southern Set and Dev Organization. Festival at Pleasant Hill on Wednesday August 4 proceeds for church. Miller of Frederick will be absent July 2h to August 2nd. Summer Drink from sow milk promoted by Blue Ribbon Grocery.
Frederick County canneries prepare for the corn harvest as rain delays begin. Frederick City Packing Co expects operations to start by early next week, weather and corn maturity guiding start dates. Monocacy Valley Canning may delay, Colt & Dixon plans to begin within two to three days with husking machines boosting output. Machines husk about 50 tons per day, equaling 1,000 cans every two minutes across lines. plants overhaul gear and gear up for a busier season than last year.
Market reveal notes a promotional sale on silk and fine wash goods with many pieces suitable for waists. Bleached sheets sold at 69 cents each with items discounted to half price.
Real estate list includes a fine three story brick house on West Church Street with 10 rooms and bath, hot water, private sewer, water in the house, and a 50 by 300 foot lot with a frame house and alley at rear. Also six room flat near New City Hotel. Multiple farms, building lots, cottages, and insurance pitches from Craner & Stauffer offering mortgage details and rates.
Directors meet at Home Office Indiana Pa on July 6 to declare a 6 per cent dividend for the year ending July 31, 1913. Checks mailed August 1. Also notes a Great Braddock Picnic at Mrs Mercers woods August 14 with music from Yellow Springs and OUA M bands and addresses by Rev Wilber A Hartman and Rev S A Hedges.
The Mr Pleasant Tournament planned for Mra Movers Sounds in Mr George Howell's Grove at 11 1915 may be delayed by rain. Odd Fellows Reunion at Pen Mar and related events listed with travel times and dates. Public notices include renovations, funerary notices, and local help contact F M Boone at 525 N Bentz Street.
We Do It Now Even If It Is Met. Reston Electric Shoe Repair Shop at 307 North Market Street offers low prices for shoe services with delivery and guarantee. Men's and ladies shoes priced from 80 to 55 cents for half soling and heels, machine finish, phone 45-F. Also notice for Odd Fellows Pen Mar Reunion on August 1 with special car service from Frederick, $20 round trip.
Albaugh and Harrington offer 44 acres of fertile land with fine buildings and a wire fence, possession in September. 21 acres on a road to Frederick with splendid buildings and fertile land plus fruit. Also other farms and building lots on East Third Street. Insurance urged after storms. Exclusive agents for Remington Smith Premier and Monarch typewriters at 7 N Market St phone 74 W.
In South Market Street R D Mantz offers a range of children's dresses and embroidery night gowns. The shop advertises made up dresses, scarfs, and undergarments with superior quality fabrics and quick service.
Partial OCR shows Sourren L Welty offering house and sign work with guaranteed satisfaction. John T. Lewie white oil referenced. estimates requested. Frederice appears as a signer or contact, but details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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