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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
5
The evening sky shows Jupiter and Saturn to the south and southwest of the zenith while Mars Mercury Venus rise in morning twilight. Two bright stars form the feet of the Andromeda constellation as observed from the latitudes covered.
A New Year feature reviews 1914 as a pivotal year with world war and US neutrality, plus local Frederick happenings. It notes fires, accidents, weddings, municipal shifts, the abolition of the Board of Charities, revived baseball, and holiday observances including church services and a News office closure.
The Junior Fire Company schedules its annual New Year’s Eve ball for Thursday night. The article notes theatres will offer movie matinees and optimism for a joyful year ahead, hoping for peace after European conflict and relief from wartime sadness.
A Frederick taxpayer urges economy after reviewing street department spending. He cites 1914 expenses of 37,911.47, compares with 1907–1910 auditor figures totaling 35,694.07, and argues that city improvements may outpace fiscal means. He recommends strict economy as a New Year resolution.
The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway, backed by Baltimore capital, reports a one third fuel cost reduction and lower power use by training motormen to conserve energy. Layovers are eliminated, trimming car mileage by 6 percent and slightly delaying trips. Operating ratio fell from 61.70 to 56.07 percent for four months ending Oct 31, 1914, with revenue gains across railway, light and power, and gas divisions. The company credits reorganized operations, department mergers, and reduced red tape for the efficiency gains.
Purely personal notes show Mr Jesse L C Sunday visiting friends in Washington and Baltimore. J Watson Downes of the University of Pennsylvania visits Mr Downes Price. Miss Bertha Earle and Miss Jennie Caves of Yorkville are guests of Mrs Bessie Eckstein. Mr and Mrs D W Finnerfrock return home after Christmas with their son Vernon in York Pennsylvania. Miss Harriette Margaret Borkin of Wilson North Carolina spends holidays with Miss Katherine Grove. Edward Hauver, now teaching at Belair, visits his home in Myeraville. Miss Gladys Fout training at St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore spent Christmas with her parents. Major D John Marker entertained Grace Reformed Church Sunday school class members last evening. Present were George Roode, George Biges, Elden Kefanver, Walter Simpson and Matthew P Staley.
Superintendent G. Lloyd Palmer said the compulsory school law will be rigidly enforced when schools reopen after the Christmas holidays. Truant officers will complete their duties begun earlier this year as students face first term exams and quarterly reviews. Examinations this year will be compiled by the Superintendent rather than by teachers.
The YMCA will hold Sunday evening song services at 9 o clock with Dr Charles E Webler in charge. He will explain the history of each hymn sung and future features will be added throughout the year. The aim is novelty and to avoid competing with church services. All men are invited.
The high school basketball squad, under Coach Don Derr, prepares a busy week with a trip tomorrow to Chambershore Pennsylvania to face the local high school team. On Friday they travel back to Frederick with a stop in Hagerstown to meet Hanover in the Armory. Seven players will join the trip.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a list of personal names and initials, including Surry, Thomas H. Hatten, Joan Ramenone, Dana Baxen, and others, with vague references to a cashier and capital amounts. The fragment lacks complete context or procedural details.
A collage of classified items details a public sale at 70 South Market Street, piano event at Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Year celebrations with dance bands, and business ads for real estate, furs, groceries, oysters, and a home loan association. Also mentions a bowling game promotion and a cold remedy ad.
Frederick Md December 8 1914 election to choose directors for Citizens National Bank of Frederick to be held at the banking house on the second Tuesday and January 12 1915 between 10 am and 12 pm. Vaeke observe.
Prospective marriage plans for J Emory Swope halt after he states his age as nineteen when requesting a marriage license for Nellie M Hoke. Deputy Clerk Groff says parental consent required, leaving the outcome to the father’s view. Frederick County Farmers Association to hold monthly meeting at Y M C A auditorium, with report on wheat price differences and potential discussion topics.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company announces a stock purchase offer for Bell System employees with two or more years of service. Eligible workers may buy stock at 110 per share on easy payment terms.
Markwood D Harp advertises two properties for sale in Frederick Maryland including an 8 00-block north Market Street 212 story brick house with steam heat gas and porch and a newer bungalow on West Fourth Street with reception hall living dining kitchen bath and two rooms. possession immediate and easy terms offered. Also a real estate map in City/National listings and a drug store ad at 18 Market Street with telephone 101.
Miss Mattie Ramsburg of Lewistown is described by her physician Dr. T E R Miller as much improved after a severe blood poisoning. The danger is believed past and the poison broken.
Murray S Wachter of Wic kerav le is lauded for missing only one Sunday in seven years at United Brethren Sunday school in that place He works at Harris Filler wholesale in this city and is highlighted for his steadfast attendance
Jesse Schell advertises contracting and carting services offering a range of work. Contact him at 433 W South St or by phone 242 for estimates and availability.
A dense sale notice touts suspenders at 39 9 each 0c 75 up to 1 00 sets with arm bands and supporters. Rain coats and umbrellas discounted with bold prices and phrases like half price. Also a big fur sale with prices set by buyers. Real estate list offers assorted properties, two story brick houses, small lots, and tented outbuildings. Real estate loans and insurance offered with emphasis on fire insurance from trusted companies.
A string of Frederick area real estate notices describes four acres with a frame dwelling and outbuildings near the city, multiple farms with improvements near the State Road and railroad, limestone land holdings, and a variety of modern dwellings for sale. Listings include loans, insurance, and office ads for real estate agents with prices, terms, and locations in Frederick Maryland.
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