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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
5
Evening sky features Jupiter Saturn and Mars with Mercury and Venus visible in morning. The guiding event notes a conjunction of planet Jupiter with the Moon at 1 33 a m.
A newspaper page lists diverse ads including Frederick Trust Co new line of goods, Markell and Ford framed pictures, Carty's Furniture Store slippers, Frederick Saving Store accounts, Central Trust Co for rent, News Office items like glove lost, Nat. Bank housekeeper wanted, Crowned by a public sale from Historical Society and reduced prices at J. L. Bradshaw. Other notices include stores to close and Millinery Parlors ready to serve.
The News announces yearly calendars are ready for subscribers. Those unable to visit the office may mail a 2 cent stamp to cover postage and wrapping costs. The 1914 calendar features the familiar style with dates in white on a black background.
Merry advice on happiness through giving and humor about sparrows and potpie. Weather quips promise much January cold. A charity note wishes a big Christmas joy. Coal supplies and a coat dealer reflect on future harvests and winter outlook.
The Christmas Savings Club of the Central Tras Company of Maryland, dating from today, reports classes 1 and II fully booked with about 2,000 members already joined. No further Class 1 payments will be issued, starting at one cent and rising to fifty cents, and Class II payments begin at two cents and top at a dollar. Some larger payments remain available, as do Class V with both increasing and decreasing options.
Mayor Fraley announces he will suspend his city campaign for the poor until the new year. He cites heavy charity demands on residents and says better results may come with a later start. Police and the mayor will seek merchant permission to place collection boxes in stores for donations.
A large barn on the Hare M Boland farm near Germantown in Montgomery County burned Thursday afternoon. The fire destroyed 1090 bushels of wheat, agricultural machinery, lumber, and other building supplies. The total loss is placed around 4000 dollars, partly insured.
David Lowenstein urges elevated storage near Frederick to keep water pure and avoid mountain dams. Frederick leaders debate whether to build a series of small dams in the mountains or a near city reservoir, with cost and future pumping considerations discussed. Mayor Fraser supports multiple low-cost dams funded by water department revenues.
Local notice shows a Frederick business group pledging to close shops the evening of December 24 until December 28. The item lists signatories Neidig and Miller plus local merchants, auctioneers, and retailers offering holiday goods and services.
A dense collage of holiday promotions from multiple shops offers oysters, candies, jewelry, confections, electric goods, and real estate. Firms such as Cramer’s Hotel, Mullinix’s Carpet House, McCleery’s, Dutrow’s, Huyler’s, Nunnally’s, Lovell and Covell, and Kemp advertise Christmas assortments, specials, and late hours. Local stores tout fresh produce, toys, fragrances, and gift items, while real estate listings promote new brick homes with features and pricing.
Real estate and loan ads clutter a Frederick Maryland page highlighting farms near State Road and Walkersville, city properties for business and homes, insurance offerings, and multiple brokers including Potts & Griffin and John N. Clary. Offers on 161 acre and 137 acre farms, 20 Court Street office, and mortgage financing.
Manor Council No. 185 Jr. O U S A M files an in memoriam noting the death of Brother William C. Null. The resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family, praises his community service and family role, and calls for the charter to be draped in mourning for 30 days. A copy of the resolutions is to be published in daily papers and recorded in the order’s records.
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