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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
6
An 19th century Frederick Maryland notice for The Semi-Weekly News press, staff, and mailing details. It lists officers Gx0. Birely and Will Fout, with subscription price one dollar yearly in advance. It notes postal mailing, advertising, and distribution points across Frederick.
After heavy rains the Frederick city faces less strain on its water system this summer. Aldermen plan to draft an ordinance requiring larger water meters for big users, aiming to curb consumption and delay costly storage projects while monitoring future needs.
The Health Officer spoke at a closing meeting of the Health Campaign urging water conservation during the dry season and the public to demand the purest milk. He called for ridding the city of hog-pen disease sources and stressed public demand for health regulations and sanitation measures.
The New York World notes Pittsburgh applicants refuse to answer physical condition questions under the new Eugenic Marriage law. Many plan to marry in other states, creating Gretna Green like conditions. Critics call the law hasty and degrading, hindering self respect and delaying marriage. It risks encouraging irregular unions while aiming to curb eugenic aims.
In a wry exchange from Life, Mrs Hatterson remarks on a Banking and Currency bill adding about five hundred million to currency. Mrs Hatterson notes women would benefit if they had the vote, while another character mocks Mrs Parker at a downtown luncheon. The Cleveland Plain Dealer is cited.
Local ems from the Columns of Ti Niwe note a party at Kel-Mar near the Monocacy honoring Grace Starr of Baltimore visiting the city. The Junior Steam Fire Engine Company received carbonated hose from New York Gutta Percha Rubber Co. Over three hundred applications for electric railway conductor positions are reported. A wagon accident on South Market Street injures two occupants. Windsor arrested, promised to pay repairs. Dr Balzell reminds that only vaccinated children may be admitted to public schools.
William G. Bouleau of Middletown will erect a six to seven ton granite monument in Hagerstown to John J. Cost. funded by poultrymen across the United States and Canada. The memorial, featuring a polished granite globe, honors Cost’s role in the Hagerstown Poultry Show and the industry’s growth.
Harold J. Carter age 21 of Harrisburg PA and Matilda Louise Roberts age 18 of Libertytown both colored obtain marriage licenses. Inventories of personal property and money filed in estates of Stein Haupt and Cashour. Court orders release mortgage in Annie L Cover estate.
Birthday greetings note Mr George Birely quietly celebrates his fiftieth birthday today born October 16 183 in the house on East Patrick Street He is son of the late George K Birely and Anne K Schley Col Edward Schley’s daughter He joined the firm Gen Firely and Song at age 16 and has remained connected for eighty years His schooling included Frederick College and two years of night study at Eaton and Burnett’s Business College Baltimore Maryland
A fragmented passage identifies a Mr Tatsis connected to a news entity and as former treasurer, president, and director roles in several companies. It also mentions ties to Central Trust Company, Vagersman and Frederick Kaunas Company, and other ventures, suggesting a prominent self made business figure with diverse holdings.
Motter may accept Republican County Central Committee chairmanship, an active move by his supporters who say the Progressive movement opposes him. George R. Dennis might step down if Motter consents, while candidates for county offices were listed, including Stockman, Witter, Richards for legislature and Huffer for County Commissioner. The party plans a local option liquor plank and a state central committee bid, with a Progressive ticket to be named through the primary.
Cardinal Gipnens arrived in Baltimore Friday from Milwaukee following the American Federation of Catholic Societies convention. He plans to remain in Baltimore as much as possible, citing his advanced age and a cautious trust in local affairs.
Cryptic OCR fragment recalls a claimed dysentery cure and medical ad style from a historical paper. The item appears as a damaged notice advertising remedies and sale of products, with references to cholera and hemat medicine, lacking coherent factual details.
The market report cites Motter Bros & Co and Dankere and Brokers on August 16, 1913, listing numerous securities including Cotton Duck, Seaboard Air Line issues, United Ry. bonds, Western Maryland 1st ds, Mercantile Trust, Anacostia & Potomac, Citizens' Bank, Fairmount Coal, Chicago Railways, and others with varied prices and changes observed at noon. The details reflect a broad mix of railroad, utility, bank, and industrial issues traded in a bustling early 20th century market.
A Chicago News verse parodies New York stock quotes and vacation life. A weary narrator longs for urban calm away from fishing, motor boats, and rural chores. The piece humorously contrasts rustic charm with modern irritants and social pressures.
In Frederick and nearby Maryland counties the 1913 bank statements show assets and liabilities for Franklin Savings Bank Farmers and Mechanics National Bank and others. figures include loans, discounts, overdrafts, securities, cash items, reserves, and deposits with totals and sworn attestations by bank officials.
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