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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
6
The Frederick Daily News lists subscription rates and mailing options from 1 cent to $3.00 per year, with semi weekly delivery and location details. It notes office contact at Bruns wick Street and lists local retailers selling the paper. Recipients are urged to report address changes to ensure regular delivery.
Friday August 13, 1915 commentary argues about marriage choices tied to income, noting many educated women expect stability through wealth while lamenting affluence eroding self-reliance. It discusses class norms, romantic ideals, and the moral fiber linked to economic independence across social strata.
Frederick officials earned praise as the city was urged to become a feeder for the Lincoln Memorial Highway. Through the Frederick committee, local leaders supported routing the Memorial Highway via Baltimore Washington, a request debated for about a year. The effort aims to connect Frederick as a key link in the feeder route and benefit the region.
More than 1,000 business and professional men aged 23 to 63 gather at Plattsburg for military training. Of 1,007 examined, all but one passed medical tests, and about 900 would pass even more vigorous tests for regular army enlistment. Captain Johnston notes exceptional physical condition, while some men feel run down or fat yet overall fitness is high. The nation watches this citizen army as a test of midlife health and resilience.
The monogram ring bearing initial W, lost and advertised in The News, was returned last evening by Brant Morgan of 201 East South Street. Morgan found it on West Patrick Street between the New City Hotel and the Square Cover. owner N. Wachter, living near the city, may claim it at The News office. Morgan did not notice the ring until stepping on it. the ring was undamaged.
The Farmers and Mechanics National Bank received a Federal Reserve Board permit to act as trustee executor administrator and registrar of stocks and bonds. This marks a shift enabling national banks to perform fiduciary duties previously limited to trust companies, amid initial doubts about Maryland law and the new federal statute. A Baltimore Star report suggested Maryland law may restrict such powers, but Frederick investigators say no Maryland provision blocks the privilege. The permit signals approval after early hesitation by the Fed Board.
Frederick Maryland section notes a public sale of valuable real estate on West Third Street, Frederick. The notice states a $150,000.60 directive to directors to handle a checking account and mentions special deposits with a liberal interest rate, indicating a financial promotion alongside the sale notice.
The Eastern District of Maryland Church of the Brethren will hold a Washington gathering of its Sunday school department following a Rocky Ridge meeting. A. Shaver and Dr. H. P. Fahrney led discussion on why organized classes retain young people. Frederick County attendees contributed to the two day convention program.
The C P Telephone Company announces new connections in Frederick Thurmont and nearby towns listing names and addresses such as E H Heinlein 424 North Market Frederick 630 1 and Mebrt Moberly 118 East Patrick Frederick 49 6. Also noted are connections in Damascus Mt Airy Jefferson Walkersville Braddock Heights and Brunswick with various street addresses and phone numbers.
As state crews repair roads toward Gettysburg, potential bad stretches may appear between state maintained segments and National Park Service routes. The uncertain gaps include about a half mile on the Taneytown road from Granite Lane to the blacksmith shop at Round Top and 7800 feet on the Emmitsburg road between Peach Orchard Road and near the Sixth Pennsylvania monument.
Thunderstorms dumped 2.15 inches in Frederick on Thursday triggering flooding across Market Street and several blocks near the Square. Water filled cellars, sewers failed, and county roads suffered washouts while temperatures reached 87 degrees amid high humidity and crop damage.
An auto stolen on the street and found at Union Station was stopped this morning at the Square Corner by Officers Jacob Quinn and William H. Fraley who had not been notified of its recovery. The Maryland plate 19 847 and DC plate 29 933 matched the report of a black body with green wheels. The owner explained he had recovered the vehicle and had driven it through Washington and Baltimore before Frederick, when the stop occurred.
The Modern Woodmen of Middletown organized a baseball squad with grey and black uniforms. They split two early games, beating Broad Run 9 to 4 in Middletown and losing 5 to 3 to Hagers team Frederick Railway. Rev Fr A J Elder Mullan, English secretary to the Black Pope, plans to return to America sailing from Rome August 25 after study in St Johns and Rome.
The annual Utica Sunday school picnic will be held Saturday August 21 in Geo Miller's woods. A chorus of 40 voices from Frederick and Middletown will perform under Mrs Mary Steckel Burck with the Woodsboro Concert Band as the main feature.
Local items from The News August 15 1885 note a Frederick resident’s sunflower stalk with 46 blooms and Edwin J Shope’s music setting Samuel Mintrum Peck’s lyrics. A kitten named Snowdrop Flounders owned by Waster William Clinton McSherry dies under a falling board. Renner and Kemp expand their dry goods store to larger, more convenient premises. Frank Staub the grocer showcases a clock replica of a fifteenth century timepiece.
The Fahreney family reunion originally set for Hagerstown City Park was postponed from yesterday to today due to bad weather. Wilbur F. Brown of South Market Street, a member of the United Fire Company, was named assistant driver of the fire truck.
Frederick resident Frank Roeney documents his kidney illness experience with back pain and high color. after using Doan's Kidney Pills his condition improved significantly, restoring strength and normal kidney function. The testimonial cites prior discomfort, claimed daily struggles, and subsequent relief attributed to the product.
Business in the Courts records numerous property transfers including Izaiah Moser and Flora E. Moser trades, Leonie Lagarde to J Ledlie Gloninger, and Martha A. Lucas to Baltimore and Ohio Company, with values ranging from $10 to $17,500. Marriage licenses list pairs in Maryland counties, while estate actions report final accounts, sales of real and personal property, and letters of administration and testamentary for several decedents.
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