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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1915
Page
5
A clipped item notes an incident at the Fish Market involving the Fishermen’s Association and a bicycle theft. Details are sparse but highlight a telephone rescue credited to the market’s stewards and community helpers.
Miss Nellie Cramer on West South street remains home sick. Detective Harry Schmidt of the B and C force, with Detective Robert Webber, fought three black box car robbers at Frederick Ekeraction last Tuesday morning. Schmidt was shot in the thigh and is improving at Frederick City Hospital. He can sit up.
Brief glimpse of pleasant days and ideal picnic weather as St Swithin’s week closes, with a nod to upcoming Frederick Fair. Mentions shorter days and imminent outdoor gatherings at camp meetings and picnics.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Lillie Ringer Crampton wife of Charles F. Crampton formerly of this city at her Colfax Washington home on Tuesday August 10 She was buried there last Thursday She was an aunt of Mrs Samuel A Gregg of this city and left surviving by her husband and children Albert Frank J Hamilton and Goldie Crampton plus other relatives
Charles Bernard Spring and Miss Nannie A Conard of Lovettsville Va wed at the Lutheran parsonage in Frederick by Rev U S G Rupp. They plan to live on a farm in Lovettsville after the ceremony.
Frederick firefighters battled a stubborn blaze at Mrs. William P. Maulsby’s West Church street residence after 11:30 AM. Four water streams, risky roof work, and improvised access through windows subdued the flame. Damage seen around $1,000 with ruined carpets, soaked plaster, and destroyed heirlooms. Several injuries reported to firefighters and bystanders.
Case involving Daniel Kolb estate decided by Judges Urner and Worthington holding heirs who sold shares before Sophia Kolb life tenant had no claim. Decree appoints trustees Lewis A Kolb Milton Garner Jr and Clayton O Keedy to sell property. Case centers on heirs right to sell proportional shares before death of life tenant.
Relatives in Frederick report C. Hayes Landis and wife survived a Philadelphia automobile accident on Broad Street Sunday evening. Mrs Landis suffered severe contusions but is recovering. Mr Landis escaped serious injuries. Four cars traveled at high speed, a fourth attempted to pass, causing a collision that wrecked both cars. witnesses called the incident miraculous for the occupants. Mrs Beulah Hall of Baltimore, later Mrs Landis, was among those affected.
The 10 members of Company A M N G from this city participated in the State Matches at Saunders range in the largest program yet with 365 participants. Private Akers placed second in the Mealey match with 128 of 150. Captain Munshower tied for fourth in Gould long range with 89. Major Douw won that event. Company A won second prize in the championship team match and guardsmen compete in the Governor s, Gaither pair, and Company Tyro matches today.
Leo Weinberg of the Frederick Bar plans three talks this week at area picnics. He speaks Thursday at the U B Sunday school picnic in Burkhart's woods near Yellow Springs on Gems of the Morning. Saturday he headlines two events Forestry Woodsboro Red Men's picnic Glories of Nature and Utica picnic Liquid Pearls. Also listed are remaining advertised letters at the Frederick City Post Office for Gentlemen and Ladies.
In a Baltimore interview Joseph D. Baker commends The Baltimore Sun for exposing waste and extravagance in state government. He calls for party platforms to pledge abolition of useless offices and adoption of a budget system with a commissioned audit team to reform expenditures and ensure every tax dollar is spent wisely.
A group of young campers travels along the Monocacy at Derr's Woods under supervision of Mrs. Dr. Harry P. Fahrney. The party includes Misses Leda Mantz, Catherine Tyson, Rebecca McCutcheon, Grace Cline, Naomi Haller, and Catherine Fahrney.
Local ad notes various fish and peach offerings at Sta uffer's Fish Market 49 East Patrick Street with contact details. A public notice from Frederick County dairymen warns against cattle tuberculosis tests until the State Live Stock Sanitary Board meeting on Wednesday August 25. A bicycle theft report from City Hotel area asks return of the bike at 12 10 Saturday night. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to the Frederick Fire Department and friends for help during a recent fire at the Maulsby residence.
JoEN D. HENDRICKSON offers cleanup month discounts on dresses including ONE PECK DRESSES at half price for washable styles and silk dresses a third off. Linen Dusters and Palm Beach coats at one-third off, plus new sport coats and separate skirts. Hosiery and corsets showcased with values on Onyx lines and R and G models.
Several listings describe a six room flat with modern conveniences near New City Hotel and a separate four room unit with large hall bath and yard. Prices quoted include 2000 dollars per month for the larger unit. Inquiries to W N Jolliffe Real Estate at 3 W Church St phone 269. Also Vinegar Spices advertised for Blue Ribbon Grocery phone 1.
A Saturday night theft notice warns the person who took the item from ward of WUC to return it or be arrested. The page also advertises a Friday Aug ust 26 1915 lawn fete by Fidelis Bible Class Grace Reformed Sunday School and a K of C reunion trip to Pen Mar with special cars from Frederick. Local ads list groceries wines and a hauling/excavating service.
Grayson H. Staley offers real estate brokerage loans and bonds services. Includes property listings, lending options, and surety or fidelity bond offerings. Details on contact and service scope appear in local advertising.
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