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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1916
Page
5
An irregular sky sighting near the northwest horizon after dusk reports celestial bodies including Venus and Mercury as well as Mars Saturn and Jupiter visible in the region. The brief notes mention a lone object near the Leg constellation area around 9 p.m. with visibility through the night.
Fragmentary listings show names such as Jas. B. Cox Ex and Lee Ranneberger with addresses at 115 S. Market St Excelsior and 9 Trail Ave. Sanitary Dairy and Williamson's Drug Store appear with Dill Ave addresses. Other items mention Chas W Stup, Opel, Co A Lawn Fete and John F Webster Bible Classes with sparse details.
Martin Mowen of Williamsport Md died suddenly at his daughter's home from acute indigestion at 64. Survived by four children, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Sunday at Church of God Broadfording. Howard Chester Hooper of Hamilton avenue died of tuberculosis at 25. Survived by widow, one child, three brothers, three sisters. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm with rites at home and Mt Olivet Cemetery. Obenderfer & Son in charge.
Funeral services for John O Simmons were held at his home on North Market Street with Rev A G Rupp officiating and burial at Mt Olivet. Mary Hauer Everhart's funeral, arriving by 1022 Northern Central, occurred at the depot with Rev Simon Miller officiating and interment also at Mt Olivet. Leaders Adult Bible Class to host a lawn social at Home Seminary on East Church Street, August 16 at 8 o'clock with music and refreshments. rain location is the church lecture room.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans a new passenger terminal in Frederick. General Manager S C Long confirms construction once detailed plans are ready, with offices moved to the freight terminal and the old depot razed for an up-to-date building serving the railroad for years.
Local notices report several ill residents improving including Attorney John Francis Smith and Miss Rebecca Rhoderick while George F. Kline and Harry Chapline show better days. Drowns In Antietam Creek A 27 year old Richmond man, Forward Dickerson, disappeared after entering the creek near Funkstown during a bath.
A Baltimore dispatch notes the corrupt practices act applies to the prohibition campaign this fall, resolving uncertainty about enforcement. In Frederick, H and H Motor and Tire Co. introduced a Chalmers roadster with 45 horsepower, six cylinders, 60 mph top speed, and white wire wheels. The Heights auditorium drew a crowd of about 2000 for a children’s song program led by Rev. Dr. C. E. Wehler with Middletown youths and Braddock Heights Band concert. Two Frederick barber shops announced haircuts will rise to 25 cents after August 14 due to higher costs, with more shops expected to follow.
Public outdoor service at Hood College August 13 1916 6 45 pm led by Leaders Class and Builders Class with Billy Sunday songs and a short address no collection. Auction notice sale at Gas House Pike August 15 1916 10 am furniture and more by John T Webster Harvey R Lease. Odd Fellows reunion Pen Mar special train August 19th H and F Railway Co. New agency in Frederick August 14 through L Tyler Shook American Laundry promises two day delivery. Feagaville festival August 1 and 14 on lawn Feagaville Band hall.
Wheat prices at local grain dealers reach 1.32 per bushel for good wheat by 2:00 pm, highest early postharvest level since Civil War. Wet weather delays threshing, lowering active sales. Output estimates vary. 1.5 million bushels in 1914, about 1 million last year. One-cent price gains could add $10,000 to farmers, boosting local business.
Notice announces barber shop will charge 25 cents for hair cutting after August 15 due to rising costs and need to maintain first class service. Public thanks for past patronage and appeal for continued support accompany the change.
WM G Baker Vice-President announces deep price cuts on all Palm Beach skirts and corduroy skirts plus sport stripes. Tub striped silk walsta offered at 1.95 real value 2.75. Solid color waists and new Oz Silk Rain Coats highlighted. Special cotton and wool blanket prices listed with color options and multiple pair deals.
Several tracts totaling 78 acres in cultivation with a brick house bank barn and modern conveniences. Additional 700 acres along State Road and 4 males 82 acres also cultivated with fine house and buildings. 181 acres between New London and Mt Airy described as a bargain.
126 acres of cultivated land with a brick dwelling, bank barn and outbuildings outlined for sale near Lewistown, plus a 6 mile distant Freder ick property with October possession. Calls for particulars to Real Estate Mortgage and Investment Co. John N. Clary, manager, office in Frederick. Albaugh dissolves firm Albaugh Harrington. Eugene H Albaugh continues real estate and insurance at the same location and will handle Remington typewriters and service, with cleaning added.
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