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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
6
The Broad Street publication outlines daily and semiweekly editions, price lists, and subscription options. It notes office locations, printing capabilities, and contact numbers, with notices of circulation and distribution patterns.
A 1915 year in review celebrates agricultural bounty and strong industry in Frederick County. Citizens express gratitude for prosperity, new buildings, and steady growth without major calamities, while hoping for world peace and continued local advancement in 1916.
The text describes a curious New Year custom of the Heathen Chines called paring. It mentions January 1 and a pleasant practice tied to the start of the year in a weathered historic tone.
An essay argues that paying bills quickly could restart credit flow and lift commerce. It notes many would pay if debts were collected, easing cash circulation from grocers to printers. A January 1 standard for debt payment could revive confidence, spur purchases, and trigger a wave of new orders nationwide.
The record lists multiple property transfers from trustees to the Western Maryland Railway Co and others with amounts from 1 to 1600 dollars. Marriage licenses issued include Ervin Augustus Martin and Lillie Leowney Bowie, both colored of Frederick, and Welty J. Moats and Edith V. Weaver of Waynesboro, Pa.
Miss Lane A Debutante Miss Virginia Lane daughter of Col and Mrs William P Lane Hager town debuted at a society reception and dance Wednesday hosted by her parents at the Hotel Hamilton About 200 guests attended With local attendees Miss Katherine R Cramer and Messrs H Hanser Maulsbr Philip R Winebrewer Geo S Rodock Jr and J Quinn Rodock among others
Frederick notes twenty years ago today in 1915 with Mr and Mrs Charles Hagan celebrating a crystal wedding on West Fourth street. Rail accident near Mt Airy wrecked thirteen reeited cars on the B and O Rail Road. J Rocer McSherry expected to be re elected secretary of the ite Senate. Bernard Lew Grove and Salie Lillian Allan granted a marriage license in Washington. Mrs V Baughman delivered Democratic literature. Knights of Mythias officers elected for the term. F F Treroar chancellor commander and other posts listed.
A long list of visitors and hosts appears, detailing Mr. and Mrs. various locals in the city and surrounding area. Names include Stev Fr A J Conlon, Mrs. Ernest M. Fox, Irving M. Landauer, Forrest A. Haugh, J Roger Fisher, William A. Carty, Ethel Rentred, Carence EK Carty, Wilbur S. Simpson, Chester Haugh, Mary Ingle, Rena GQ Dutrow, Lilian Williams, Mrs. Charles E. Moberly, Zachary Zimmerman, Rebecca McCutcheon, Grace Cline, Mary DeGrange, James Quynn, Bennett um bro, George E. Shaffer, Mollie Shaffer, Frank W. Lowius, and others. Several are noted as traveling to Washington, Baltimore, Wheeling, Gettysburg, and other places, visiting relatives or attending events during the holiday season.
The Cotillion Club hosted its annual Christmas dance in the armory drill shed drawing about 150 attendees from near and far. Brad dock Heights Orchestra played about 27 dances late into the night with a luncheon by C R Cox. A Leap Year dance for Cotillion members will follow Monday in Independent Hall with Braddock Heights Orchestra.
Frederick County National Bank in Frederick Maryland records a figure of 160 600.00 in a financial entry. The document references Frederick County National Bank and the amount is noted in a historical ledger context.
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