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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1914
Page
5
A brief sky note mentions Brenly locating Jupiter, Mars at a venue, Saturn and Mercury as morning stars, and Altair in Aquila shining brightly near sunset. The description places Altair midway between the painted overhead and the southeastern horizon around dusk.
Judges Haranlona Urier ang Glenn Worthington today drew members of the grand jury for the September term and listed the petit jurors. The document names jurors by town including Middletown Creagerstown Braddock Brunswick Walkersville and many others. Also noted are expected arrivals of August Meier and his wife marooned in Europe and a report of two window panes dropped at Trinity M E church in Santa.
Massive Sunday trips to Atlantic City and Baltimore, plus its mountain resort Braddock Heights, boosted local business. About 2,000 riders spent roughly $2,000 on trolley and rail trips, with 3,500 visitors to Frederick for excursions and a 4,500 headcount on Braddock Heights. Festivals, ball games, and Chautauqua ticket donations reflect strong local activity despite wartime talk and high living costs.
County Commissioner Stevens describes a plea from a young woman who asks aid to educate her two children. He notes the husband earns one dollar a day and that with proper wife support a family could be sustained, but the woman disagrees. Commissioners refuse further aid and announce plans to prosecute residents who cut bushes along roads and dump debris into side drains, causing floods after rains. Advertisements will warn residents before action.
The second Frederick Chautauque begins tomorrow with the first session at 3 PM. Afternoon sessions shift to 2 30 PM during the week and evening shows start at 7 30 PM. About 80 tickets remain unsold. A lost gold watch in a sack coat was found and returned to The News office for the owner, Mr C L Farnsworth. Emory L Coblentz left Frederick City Hospital after surgery a week ago.
A reward of five dollars is offered for information leading to the recovery of a rowboat that was taken from where it was chained on Keefers Creek or McKenneyg branch near Frederick Maryland around May 28. Initials J.E.S. are on the boat in red paint. An additional ten dollars may be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the guilty party. A full description will be provided at Sort Freder ick Auto Garage on North Carroll Street.
Congressmen Lewis urges broad conspiracy laws and jail for food speculators while Secretary MacGil replies. The exchange follows rising food prices and calls for investigations. Wheat and sugar prices edge lower with bakers delaying loaf reductions amid cautious market signals.
McCardell's accepts orders for extra selects direct from orchard. A 12‑Tb pack postpaid to addresses in first second and third zones costs $1.00 or 60 cents per pound. The Lookout Orchard Co. of Smithsburg Maryland offered by Lancelot Jacques Sr Mer.
An insurance notice advertising coverage for fire and lightning risks with windstorm loans and investments negotiation. Provides contact at 42 R, 11K Church Street, Frederick Maryland.
John D. Hendrickson promotes an August sale of fall suits and coats with broad color ranges and cape effects. Prices span $12 to $40 with blankets and home goods advertised as bargain items. Real estate and loans notices appear for Frederick and Doubs, Maryland, highlighting farms, modern dwellings, and property listings.
Advertising fragment outlines 195 to 218 acre fruit farms near Frederick and Williamsport Maryland, with detailed orchard sizes, water, buildings, and easy terms. Includes general real estate, loans, and insurance services by AlbaUgh Harrington and Markwood D Harp, plus a touristic product ad for Srobiso drops.
Prospective buyers may call my Frederick office for full particulars on numerous farms listed in the area. Properties include acres near Urbana Walkersville Woodsboro Mt. Pleasant and other spots within 2 to 6 miles of Frederick with varying acreages and proximity to towns. Office at 31 Court Street opposite TV MLC Building Frederick Maryland.
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