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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
5
The Paily News lists evening stars Jupiter Mars and morning stars Mercury Venus Saturn. It notes a Mars conjunction with the Moon at 5:58 a m.
An old style town notice lists multiple merchants and venues including Hagan's Grocery J O Hara and Williamson's C C R Landis at 13 N Market St Mech Nat Bank and Com State Bank with references to Thaw Friday Carty's Wertheimer City Opera House and local shops such as Shipley's Cramer Hotel and Marks.
West South street resident William Cecil remains ill at home while Millard Lease on North Market street is confined with rheumatism. St. Agnes Hospital patient Bradley Nicodemus improves. Charles Seeger on East All Saints street can go out. Rhodes Kemp plans to return to work. Lt. Harry Hagan, injured in Hagerstown fire, recovering. William Pickett resumes duties at Harris & Filler's. Mrs. Wes and twin Ollie slowly recover from sickness. Ollie threatened with pneumonia. Wiles confined at home for four weeks. Roy Bonn of New Midway leaves hospital after nine weeks for home. leg amputated three weeks ago, patient improving.
Frederick reader Frank Buckey of 202 E Sixth St testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured long standing kidney issues and back pain After using and praising a prior endorsement he reaffirms the remedy and urges readers to buy from local drugstores FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY advertises Warners Drug Store as another option.
The Charity Organization reports a surge of aid requests as severe weather drives the poor to seek help. Three men sought any kind of work, while clothing and coal donations arrived. The Federated Charities note continued appeals and new 10 week 25 cent grocery donations.
Frederick Lodge No 684 BPO Elks discussed aid for distressed poor amid arctic conditions and harsh labor, noting past charity secrecy. The meeting drew a large turnout with several initiations as Jacob Rosenstock was elected lodge trustee to fill an unexpired term caused by Grayson Crumbaugh’s resignation.
Albert Brown reports Libertytown Belgian Relief contributions totaling 32.50 with a 21 check from H C Trundle. St Peter's altar boys donate soap boxes led by Fannie Yingling. Donors include Leo Smith Lyman Lorraine Sidney Jr Francis Jr and others. George Smith of near Urbana slaughters 14 hogs, 300 to 600 pounds each, among the largest this year.
Local notices list a Christmas dinner basket for six with a dressed chicken and produce offered by Hagans Hygiene Grocery, plus ads for jewelry at Landis, cigars, drugstore items, and Christmas oysters. The page includes a funeral notice for Brother W C Null, pen and perfume ads, Edison records, and fruit prices from Milton Woodward at 122 West Patrick Street.
An old newspaper ad promotes writing paper and correspondence cards from Fine Stationery. It also highlights Tangerines Grapes Florida Oranges and Grape Fruit with surprising low prices at DUTROWS. Skates offered at half price by ALLEN G. QUYNN & CO.
Edison phonographs and Victrola style machines advertise priced sets from 15 to 250 dollars. Candy by several brands promises freshness, with Christmas orders urged to Shipley’s Temple of Fancy and Williamson’s Drug Store. Auctions list household furniture livestock and farm implements. Christmas trees, furs, and electric gadgets are offered at multiple merchants with late hours and door-to-door sale notices.
Classified notices offer real estate for sale with open inspection at 800 Block North Market Street including a 212 story brick house with steam heat and multiple rooms, plus another bungalow on West Fourth Street. Also listed are a Pythian Castle Building business chance, Miller's Fish Market, Blue Ribbon Grocery ads, Knabe piano for sale, and various household goods and clothing items with bargain pricing. Local suppliers emphasize prompt service and easy terms.
Neidig 4 Miller advertises Christmas shopping with morning visits, featuring rain coats at 3.50 to 9.50, children's coats, capes, furs including muffs and sets, and a wide range of garments. Also promotes real estate listings, insurance, and drugs.
Frederick Maryland December 8 1914 notice states an election will be held at the bank on the second Tuesday and January 12 1915 between 10 and 12 to elect directors for the Citizens National Bank of Frederick for the ensuing year.
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