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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
5
Evening stars Mars Mercury visible with Saturn Jupiter and Venus in morning sky Capricornus constellation seen low south toward horizon in early evening period.
James Carros, proprietor of the Central Restaurant, predicts Greece and Bulgaria will join the Allies against Germany within two weeks. He cites a large standing Greek army, reserve calls in Frederick, and plans to push into Asia Minor to strike the Turks and divert Von Hindenburg’s forces from Moscow.
The morning funerals proceeded from homes to church and cemetery. W Frank Crous lay in state at his Eas Church Street residence with services at St John s Catholic Church and burial in St John s Cemetery. pallbearers included Raymond Ford and Joseph Eisenhauer. Anna May Kemp funeral followed at her father s home near Jefferson with interment in the Lutyrian Cemetery. pallbearers named. Funeral directors C C Carty and M Etchison oversaw arrangements.
Frederick county's "grand old man" Joseph G. Miller, 98, trusted to ascend stairs in darkness and tumbled head first, yet escaped serious injury with only cuts and bruises. He rose this morning and expects to recover quickly, with friends praising his lucky escape and wish for his birthday century. Repair work on Foxville Thurmont road proceeds under Albert Hauver. cost projected under $300 to improve the line, addressing prior travel concerns.
Real estate agent W N Jolliffe announced the sale of the 190 acre Linganore farm belonging to Miss Alice Roop and staters to W E Runkles. The consideration is not public. The farm is described as very good. Wheat falls one cent to 1 05 while corn stays at 4 00.
Middletown Md August 17 1915 editor news declares George C Huffer of Middletown the best qualified candidate for Frederick County Commissioner His record as a practical road builder and advocate of economical government is cited He is described as in tune with laborers and to devote full time to office duties if elected noting his experience building public highways and fulfilling contracts to the county’s satisfaction.
Morgan's Tailor Shop to reopen August 23 after three week closure asks for prompt service from friends. Offers call for pickup and delivery. Public sale planned on March 13, 1916 at Etta Houck Jr. farm near Harmony Grove, stock and farming implements to be sold. Pure Spices- Cali and Groceries Wines and Liquors advertised.
A letter to the editor outlines a bold platform for Frederick County, advocating a cash basis for all transactions, aggressive budget controls, and reduced government offices. The author criticizes the current mixed payment system, calls for a three-member county commission, elective clerk, and specific reforms across budgeting roads bridges pensions and several county offices to cut waste and save tens of thousands annually.
A historical notice lists surplus figures of 100000 and 300000 for FI officers with officers named including J D Baker and WM G Baker. It advertises a week long sale of printed dress materials at 13 cents per yard, ribbons, sport coats, belts, crepes, voiles, silk crepe de chine, blankets, Palm Beach suitings, and gloves with many items priced under one dollar. The ad features multiple names such as Joseph McDivitt and Samuel G Duvall and promotes fashion fabrics and accessories available at low prices.
Public sale on Wednesday August 25 1915 at 10 am at 340 North Market Street of household and kitchen furniture including beds stoves chairs tables dishes and all kept in the home Terms cash Mrs R A Raghir Auction by Harry R Snook Baltimore Sunday excursion ads and rates to Baltimore via H F W Ma Ray. Also notices of rental property Peaches for sale Ford car wanted discount on taxes and other local ads listed with contact names and addresses.
A long OCR note lists hundreds of parcels from 1 to 403 acres for sale near Bethel Parkville Meagaville Jefferson Walkersville Urbana Lewistown Frederick and surrounding areas. It mentions unimproved lands and multiple 100 acre+ tracts, with an office at 31 Court Street Frederick offering insurance services.
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