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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
6
The Frederick News announces subscription prices and carrier details for Frederick Maryland readers. It lists office locations, printing capabilities, and distribution points. Also notes weekly and semi weekly editions and urges subscribers to report missed papers.
Friday December 3 1915 discusses rural transport via jitneys and motor buses as a cheaper link to markets. It argues regular schedules are crucial for profitability, noting weather and road conditions, and envisions motor lines as a practical extension of country life that could reduce farm transport costs and bring goods to consumers.
The piece notes parental anxiety over home study and argues a ninth grade pupil can handle about an hour and a half of homework daily. It cites teachers' complaints about unprepared students entering higher grades and describes efforts to fix arithmetic and literacy gaps in eighth and ninth grades.
The piece argues continual drill builds habit in performing arithmetic correctly. It notes pressure from parents can cause errors with tough examples like measurements and partial payments. Proper grading helps match work to a child's power, improving accuracy and reducing friction while preparing for future careers.
Charlea F. E. Miller of Middletown drove to Hagerstown to obtain a marriage license for Viola J. Shank. They went to a minister's parsonage, but the clergyman was out. A quarrel followed and Miller fled. He was later arrested for drunkenness and fined $3. His borrowed watch and $80 in cash along with the license vanished. Justice Doub hinted at possible thrashing by Shank’s father after Miller’s plea of intoxication.
The Frederick County Farmers' Association will meet tomorrow at one o'clock at the Y M C A. The legislative committee will report the bills it has prepared and the association will seek to have them passed by the Legislature.
Charles C Burras, represented by attorney Harp, is granted an absolute divorce from Mary FE Burns. The defendant must pay the costs of suit.
Edith R Forbe s of Stamford Connecticut reports a nervous breakdown with loss of appetite and insomnia improving after Vinci tonic. She credits four bottles with full recovery and sleep restoration. An Frederick Maryland pharmacist advertisement claims Vinci neutralizes such conditions as a constitutional remedy with cod liver extractives and iron peptone in medicinal wine, offering money back if no benefit.
Fredericks county notes from 1895 recount St Mary's All Saints Guild Christmas sale in the Sunday school room, a new automatic nickel-in-the-slot telephone at City Hotel, and a crowded slate of office seekers. Nominations roll for United Fire Company officers, junior fire company posts, and related positions including president, vice presidents, secretary, treasure, directors, and foreman with names such as Koontz, Low, Rotock, and Lampe among nominees. The item preserves local names, roles, and civic activity from the era.
Mrs. Charles No Ulack and daughters Charlotte and Pauline visit near Buckeystown then return. Carrie Gillias visits her parental home near Woodbine. Several residents travel to see relatives in Hagerstown Frederick and Thurmont. Mrs. Steiner Schley plans to winter in the city. Carried news includes relocations and weddings, with Remsburgs and White families noted among others.
Mrs Thomas H Haller hosted an informal tea for Frederick’s younger set at her home yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs T Stuart Haller Mrs Francis J Newman and Mrs W Harry Haller assisted in greeting guests Coffee was poured by Mrs Frank Norwood and refreshments served by Miss Grace Neidig Ethe Fitzpatrick and Ruth Haller. E O Cash Swears In as Carroll County Clerk taking oath before Judge Forsythe with deputies Hoffacker Lievd Diffendal and John Shank James M Stoner also sworn in as Sheriff with Deputy BeardArnold retained. Sunday School Basketball League organizers plan a meeting at the Y M C A next Tuesday at 730 to form a permanent association to foster athletics among Sunday Schools from area churches.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compounds as the fastest, surest remedy for colds. It promises rapid relief from head and nose congestion, feverish symptoms, sore throat, and sneezing with little inconvenience and a low cost at drug stores.
Prof Irving S Biser director of the Braddock Heights band for years announces his retirement and resignation as leader and manager to Emory L Coblentz of the Hagerstown and Frederick railway He cites demands on his time from duties at the post office and says he regrets leaving a band regarded as one of the best in the state Members and railroad officials hope to retain him amid courteous farewells and appreciation for his loyal service
An aggressive drive led by secretary K Harris in January seeks to raise Y M C A membership from about four hundred toward a thousand. Past campaigns drew wide interest and sturdy footing, but under current administration membership has fallen. Organizing two teams over three days is planned, with emphasis on gym facilities, pool, and classes amid growing enthusiasm.
The Boy Scout band will perform this evening at the home of Mrs Mary Steckle Rutck. The event is part of a meeting to discuss music education for the group and to raise funds for instruments and lessons.
Obituaries from Emmitsburg area list Mrs Phebe Reich of Walnut Hill Street dying at 75, survived by six children. Dr George Welty of Brooklyn dies at 70, burial in Italy Cross cemetery. Miss Henrietta Newman dies at 89, funeral in East Patrick Street home and Hanover burial. colored infant Charles Grove dies at age two near Buckeystown Station. multiple funeral arrangements and early 20th century local details appear in the brief notices.
The funeral of Samuel Hobbs, who died at his daughter's home near Browningsville, was held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Bethesda Methodist Church. Rev. Thomas Davis and Rev. H. C. Keen presided. Floral tributes were placed by relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Grover Walker, Sterling Day, Eugene Walker, Herbert Barnes, Raymond Barnes, and Carl Purdum. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Geo. W. Peters served as funeral director.
The Frederick Hotel Co petitioned for dissolution. The 1911 formed corporation leased the City Hotel from Lowenstein and Wertheimer, with lease to Charles B. Cox effective January 1, 1916.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick, inexpensive cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims the product thickens, softens, and glosses hair within minutes, with new growth appearing in about two weeks. It urges readers to use a small cloth applied to strands to notice dramatic results.
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