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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1915
Page
5
The Braddock Times announces subscription rates forDaily and weekly editions with mail delivery to subscribers and club offers. Printing services offered at a well equipped office with local distribution points and contact details for subscription and delivery.
Frederick fans prepare for a royal welcome as the Philadelphia Athletics visit to challenge the Hustlers. A pennant celebration and comparisons to premier league players will accompany the big game, with locals eager to see if the Hustlers can upset the world renowned team.
The American Jewelers convention in New York showcased vast jewelry displays and discussed fashion trends driving jewelry as a luxury. The piece notes both lasting appreciation for gems and concerns over conspicuous displays provoking envy and crime, with fashion cycling styles each season.
A reflection on jewelers advertising sales amid abundant rain and the idea that if Frederick could store rain for later years, promotions might spur excess. the note casts a wary eye on consumer extravagance while linking weather to commerce.
A county taxpayer asks three pointed questions about the Etchison dispute. He seeks whether a referenced book exists and who paid for it, whether county commissioners will cover ad costs they publish, and if commissioners will answer Etchison's letters publicly in The News. He urges transparency over past actions and current expenditures.
A 10-year-old boy found Friday in Pikesville by Patrolman William Jonas and brought to Arfington Police Station recanted a prior tale of an Emmitsburg kidnapping. He said his earlier statement was false and identified himself as John Farrel Jr of Forest Street, Baltimore, not Keng John Baker Jr of Emmitsburg.
Local items from The News column August 20 1895 note committee member John C Motier to notify Lowndes Clabaugh and Graham of Republican State Convention nominations. Reports include poisoning of Pundee Dr J A Williamson’s pointer. cement flooring in new engine house. peach basket for Postmaster BH Blarkston and clerks. horse deaths near Frederick including William Buxton’s horse and Miss Nannie Drift’s driving horse.
A purse owned by Mrs. W. Harry Huller was lost during a Bremer's MIN outing near Jefferson. After a "Lost" notice ran in The News, a finder saw the ad in Friday's semi weekly paper and promptly returned the handbag with silver items. Mrs. Haller expressed deep gratitude.
A Bavarian paper copy dated August 6 1915 sent by Mrs Corinne Baughman de Garmen notes Warsaw taken "to day" August 6 1916. The Continental Times published in Europe thrice weekly covers war progress. mentions Mrs de Carmendia and Miss de Garmendisa planning to sail for America next month.
A Lime Kiln man Jacob F finer was run over by a horse and buggy near the Awekeystown Canning Factory Saturday night. He and Lester B Feaga and Grover Mosburg were in the team. the driver did not stop. Baer escaped broken bones but bruises. Also listed are Frederick post office letters for gentlemen and ladies and notes on timber waste inquiry and recent rainfall and fruit thinning tips.
Supt G Lloyd Palmer says 11 000 students will enroll in Frederick County and city schools as the new term starts September 9 1915. Buildings and rooms have been readied with new additions to Thurmont High Wolfaville and East End Brunswick schools. Eighth grade enrollment to begin September 6 7 to prevent confusion as nine months of work lie ahead.
Report notes seven persons joining an Atlantic excursion and a city trip with 62 people aboard. destinations include Winston and Baltimore. Wheat quoted at 7 cents, corn at 2.99. Advertisement promotes "cheap" paints with caution about value and quality from T L. Hargett & Co.
The Frederick County public schools face a funding gap after Maryland’s state aid falls by over 3500 dollars from what was expected. The loss stems from Baltimore city stock tax exemption, a new bank stock tax, and the state’s requirement of a nine month school year for full funds. After removing normal and specific school appropriations, remaining funds are shared by county boards based on population ages six to twenty.
The July 19 1915 capital and resources report shows total assets of 327594.94 with cash loans and discounts 168023.32 and other items including real estate mortgages 18075, investment securities costs 59197.04 and furniture and fixtures 25412.36. Liabilities total 327504.94 including demand time trust notes payable and taxes. A certificate of audit accompanies the balance sheet.
A public sale on September 4 1915 at 234 North Market Street lists an extensive household inventory. Included are parlor suit piano dining room pieces rugs carpets beds dressers stoves stoves and numerous bric a brac items with terms cash and sale continuing daily until all items are sold. Auctioneers and clerks are named.
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