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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
5
The Dec 16 entry recalls the 1773 Boston Tea Party when ships were boarded and tea dumped in protest of the stamp tax. It marks early resistance and the prelude to revolution.
Frederick residents learn Bertha Krupp is sole owner of the Krupp armament empire known for the Busy Berthas. The article traces distant ties to Frederick families including Mrs. L A Hager and Mrs. Brenner, noting Krupp's global operations and Bertha’s leadership of the vast works and shipyards.
Aller Bortner of Utica suffered severe scalding to feet and legs when a hog processing mishap caused him to slip into a tub of hot water. Allen Bortner, nearby, also fell, but both were treated by Dr. Long of Walkersville and sent home to recover. Bortner’s shoes helped prevent worse injuries.
Civic Club members plan to present four petitions to the Aldermen urging a storage reservoir. The petition circulation committee reports success and lists major city taxpayers as signers. A preliminary site survey for the reservoir is ordered. Also in Frederick news a Black farmhand Oscar Dorsey was found guilty of murder in Ellicott City and faces sentencing soon. First 1915 auto licenses arrived, blue with white letters. last year they were green.
A telegram to the Pennsylvania Railroad office in this city revokes the recent rate increase and restores old Maryland intra state prices. Round trips to Baltimore once again return to $2.62 for two to five days, with 1 day and 10 day tickets reestablished. Inter state rates remain unchanged though higher than before. B and O contemplates similar changes. Also notes a Frederick spectacle as Miss Jessie West’s burial prompts Rev Helfenstein to Petersville after train delay.
Dutrow's offers the largest assortment of fine candies from Huyler's Nunnally's Appello Lovell Covell Stacy's Whitman's. Shipments arriving until Christmas. Also a sale of household and kitchen furniture including parlor and bedroom sets, beds, chairs, rockers, chifoniers, and stoves. Auctioneers J L Bradshaw G M D Clabaugh John L Dutrow. Skates at half price. 10,000 raw furs wanted with high cash price offered by WM D Baumgardner. Market St.
At a December 11 1914 Frederick Trust Company meeting the board adopted resolutions expressing sorrow at the death of Charles B Trail president of Farmers and Mechanics National Bank. They extend sympathy to his wife and children and to the Farmers Nebhasics National Bank, noting his valued service and advice. Committeemen E C Ecker S Rosenstock and David Cramer signed the notice.
Local Frederick notices offer Christmas trees from Kor gate at J A Ramsaurus with varieties and prices, plus ads for auctioneers J R Lense G M D Clabaugh John L Dutrow and Walter Huckey selling livestock. Jewelry stores advertise gifts and extended hours, while a building association issue and a dance night are announced. Also listed are fish market for sale and seasonal groceries plus health and home product ads.
Hood College students depart Friday for Christmas vacation and will return January 5 to resume lessons. A Christmas tea and tree event will be held Thursday evening in the college hall with a concert and short addresses by teachers. An Art Department exhibit is open this afternoon on the Academy building’s third floor. City Opera House manager George List visited Baltimore to film 400 feet of motion pictures for officials and plans two thousand feet total, including footage of the new filtration plant.
A partial OCR listing includes Geo. Wa Burra Thomas H. HaLiee John B. Ramapung Dani Bare W. G. Barxs H Contry C. M. Thomas P. L. Hanorrr D. B. Keravves Jonn 8 Newman Joan Morrsa J. D. Barnes. The fragment suggests a local roster or directory portion with multiple individuals and initials.
The store cuts prices nearly in half to move dress waists including Silk Satin Lace Poplins Crepe de Chine and more with free alterations. New kid and children items arrive with low priced hats collars hosiery and neckwear. Rain coats furs and men’s and women’s clothing. real estate ads and loans also promoted with several properties and terms listed.
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