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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1915
Page
8
The Daily News reports astronomical events with Mercury and Saturn in the evening sky while Jupiter and Venus appear in morning light. Betelgeuse shines red through the Orion constellation as it rises around midnight.
A cluttered page of classified ads lists upcoming events and sales at local stores. Includes notices for For Sale at 222 E Seventh St, For Rent at 112 W Third, Help Wanted, vacation savings, public sale notices, and various shop promotions from Rosenour's, Malone's Jewelry, Fisher's Store, Markey's, and McCleery's. Also contains notices to creditors, order nisi on sale, and a bicycle theft report.
Real estate transfers listed including Clara Rhoderick to Ada Mercer and Ada Shaffer to Ada Shaffer widow, with various county properties and dollar amounts. Orphans Court reports show sale of Annie Moxley estate, multiple administ rator accounts filed and distributed. Marriage license issued for Roy Jenkins and Mary Whitten in Buckeystown and Frederick respectively.
AMONG THE SICK REPORTS A M Brengle is quite ill at his Mt Airy home. Harry J Walling on North Bentz street shows improvement after illness. Master Francie Keefer is sick at his parents home Clarke Place. Miss Norma Wirts on Wisner street returns much improved from State Sanatorium Sabillasville. Mrs George W Hess of Buckerstown operated on for gall stones at Frederick City Hospital. Dr T C Routson Buckerstown attending. Master Harvey Harrington seven years old underwent cataract operation at Maryland University Hospital and is recovering well.
The funeral for John D. Pstes of 218 East Seventh Street was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at Urbana M Church South. Rev. E. H. Hummeltaugh conducted the service. Pallbearers in the city included William Newcomer Raymond Lenhart Dronsias Hilton Mbert Zimmerman. Church attendees named Charles Cronenburg Richard Norwood Jesse Buscard Edward Cecil Charles Stup Byron Anderson. Repairs were under way on the steeple of John’s Catholic church.
A fast car struck a disabled Cole auto on Jefferson Boulevard, sideswiping it as occupants leaped onto the running board. Fred E. Pennell of National Garage suffered a crushed ankle, with Henry Dismer and William Levy injured. The striking car had no tail light, hindering identification, and possible prosecution may follow. Other accidents include a Barred Overland rollover near Braddock and a Crawford demonstration car mishap near Hagerstown. Zeigler, a Gettysburg businessman, died at 34, survived by wife and two children.
News from Gettysburg confirms John Zeigler died from injuries after being thrown from the running board of a car returning to Gettysburg from Splagier farm. The accident occurred Wednesday evening when a quick turn near a brick pile caused the fall. he remained unconscious until his death Friday afternoon. Adelaide Smallwood, a cousin, left for the funeral. Zeigler was well known in the area and had relatives here.
County commissioners heard road supervisors present extra work claims for washout damage on county highways. With repairs and washed bridge approaches, officials warned totals could exceed 12 000 dollars. Northern district, Lewistown and Mountaindale areas report repeated washouts and ongoing weather delays threaten completed fixes.
The East Third street extended project for eight brick two story semi detached residences was awarded to Ham and Bergen contractors this morning. Plans by Kepner and Smith call for six rooms two baths and pantries with front and back porches on south side lots near the Brush factory.
Morris Scott 21 of Lewistown was injured Friday night dumping husked corn at a canning factory. He fell striking his back on a stake, was unconscious for over half an hour, and taken to Frederick City Hospital where he recovered enough to go to his boarding house and may return to work in a few days. In a separate note, brass valued at about 950 was stolen from a steam road roller at Lime Kiln. The roller used for the Frederick Jefferson State road project stood on the highway. The box castings were taken. Sheriff Conard is investigating. no arrests yet.
Paul Hamilton son of John W Hamilton is improving at Frederick City Hospital after fracturing his skull in a fall into the ML J Grove Lime Co lime kiln near Frederick yesterday afternoon. It is believed he will recover.
Local notice states Dr AL Schmid will be in his office after August 2 1915. A News Help Wanted advertisement promises to bring results, indicating recruitment or assistance services.
Martinsburg residents rally to potential Slugerstown and Frederick Railway takeover of Martinsburg Power Company as 100 miles of new electric lines are proposed. Local papers predict rapid trolley expansion, calling it the county’s greatest development and a boon to business with capital ready to invest.
Notice lists bicycle theft warning at Rosenstock's canning factory office and states the thief will be dealt with by law. Includes a reward for Harvey Smith and various local notices about store discounts, a 220 Tuesday closing, an ice cream festival, a Dairymen Association meeting, and advertisements for blue ribbon groceries and victrolas.
Real estate ads offer 44 acres of fertile level land with fine buildings and a half mile to B&O station. Possession can be had in September. Also 21 acres on a road to Frederick with splendid buildings and fruit. Many other farm listings available with reasonable prices and building lots on East Third Street. Storm insurance urged amid past storm losses.
An ad shows surplus funds of 300000 and lists officers and directors of a bank or company, followed by a clothing section featuring fall sweaters for ladies and children, ginghams, ready to use linens, muslins, and long cloth. It notes real estate listings always open for inspection and promotional prices on textiles.
Grayson H. Staley offers extensive real estate listings in Frederick and surrounding areas. Numerous parcels from 2 to 273 acres near Woodsboro, Lewistown, Frederick, Bethel, and others are available. Also advertising loans bonds and insurance with office at 21 Court Street Frederick ND.
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