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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
6
A long fragmented Frederick Daily News notice outlines publication figures, pricing, and distribution locations in Frederick Maryland. It references subscriptions and postal classifications with scattered editorial remarks on church leadership and clerical dress standards.
The piece argues Americans are musical and praises open air band concerts as a democratic festival. Frederick started a summer program with continued events expected to expand communal cultural life and provide enjoyable, accessible entertainment for residents.
The Episcopal church reforms propose half pay for ministers over sixty five with provisions for widows and orphans. A church committee on pensions reports favorably while other denominations explore similar schemes. The piece mocks the idea of ministers pursuing money yet notes the social costs of living and educating children.
The Baltimore obituary column notes John Clopein a longtime butcher who died at 82 leaving a large family. Other notices include Miss Josyottnetting of Baltimore. John Gassman a retired merchant from Hagerstown. infant deaths near Urbana. and Ida Charlotte Shoemaker of Shockstown with funeral plans. Funeral directors Geo. W. Peters and Thomas P. Rice are named.
Gaver sues Lewis Moberly for damages after a police incident at Police Headquarters last night. Moberly was fined $20 by Justice Anders for giving Gaver a black eye in a dispute over remarks about Gaver’s family. Gaver seeks $1 in damages.
A dated Frederick item notes coal at 46 25 a ton and drought fears. Farmers report corn damage and delays in funding the eclectic railway project from Frederick to Middletown. Bristwick Presbyterians begin church construction. Thomas and John Walsh travel from Sharpsburg on foot, covering 22 miles in about eight hours.
Mrs Elizabeth Metzger wife of Key William Metzger former Myersville Lutheran pastor died aged around 60. Five ministers officiated at Myersville funeral yesterday led by W J Remelurg with other clergy from Thurmont Hoober and Funkstown. Pallbearers included N Hamaker J F Mathias Lee Ranneberger and Jacob Stouffer. Survived by husband several sisters and children John Washington William Baltimore Chester Newark and Mrs Inga Foreman of Atlanta. Brother Mimeri Wachtel a Chicago landscape artist also survives.
A quiet wedding took place Tuesday at the parsonage of the Brethren in New Market. James W. Warfield of Byringfield wed Miss Race V. Main of Mount Airy in a simple ceremony officiated by the bride’s pastor Evan K Utz. The couple left for a wedding trip to Washington and Baltimore.
The News extends birthday greetings to Frederick County leaders including MacGill Belt, Democratic nominee aspirant for the House of Delegates, born August 14, 1856, a Urbana District farmer and director in local companies. Also honored are Charles J. Doll born August 14, 1859, prominent Frederick businessman. Gile7 Schrey of a renowned Maryland family. and Gilmer Schley tied to Frederick’s business and civic scene, with notes on their backgrounds and community roles.
Frederick county prepares for the new term with 8,000 to 9,000 students resuming classes on September 8. About 13,000 pupils are enrolled, requiring 187 buildings and coal costing around $6,000 to heat. 86 teachers needed at about $178,080 yearly. total annual school expenditure near $175,000. Compulsory attendance law to be enforced, districts list children aged 8 to 16, and institute for colored teachers runs September 2 to 5 due to Labor Day.
A birthday reception was hosted by Mr and Mrs Do Ow Finnyfrock in York Pa for their daughter in law Mrs Vernon Finnyfrock. Guests included D W Finnyfrock and family Vernon Finnyfrock Ida Maesi and four children L Finnefrock and son Albert and daughter Kath era Louise Albaugh John Hetterly and children Navid Cleo Ruth among others.
Frederick shares personal experiences of kidney pain backache and dizziness as Doan's Kidney Pills are used widely. Mrs Abresh tates relief from headaches and disordered kidneys after taking the remedy. The testimonial ad promotes the product and lists retailers.
Prices of latent sales corrected to noon today by Matter Bros. & Co. Bankers and Brokers. Aug. 14 1913. Listing includes Cotton Luck Hed Gas Power Georpla Alabama GHS Ist 4g Seaboard Air Line United Rys Munding Western Maryland Ist 45 Central B and C Ist 48.606 United Rus Line United Rys Coms Chikago Railwa and other financial entities and coal markets.
New York stocks shown with quotations furnished by Motler Bros. & Co. reflect market activity of the day. The report lists price movements across multiple equities, highlighting gains and declines for investors and financial readers.
The funeral of David W. Young was held at Mt. Olivet chapel with Rev. E L McLean officiating. Pallbearers were R A Bennett Charles T Kline A B Routzahn and Mr Allison, interment in the family lot, funeral director Thomas P Rice. Hannah Rosana Kline funeral services at Mill Haven church with Rev G W Masser, pallbearers Archie L Mitchell Jr Wesley Staley Charles N Reeder John F Gonso Lewis C Stup and Wm C Tucker, interment Doubs cemetery, Thomas P Rice also director. May Engage In Business Robert Reifsnider of Frederick plans to open an Indian motorcycle agency in Cumberland if a suitable location is found. Praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a severe bowel attack. Sold by all dealers.
At Frederick Maryland the report shows resources including loans and discounts totaling 152,082.83 with overdrafts, securities, mortgages of record, and a total assets figure. Liabilities list capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, dividends unpaid, deposits including savings, and other items. The document outlines cash on hand and notes in bank with a detailed balance of liabilities and reserves.
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