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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1913
Page
5
Notable events include the birth of statesman and diplomat Charles Cotesworth Pinckney in 1746 and the 1863 consentions act expanding conscription. Archibald Clavering Gunter the novelist and playwright died, born 1818. Historical brief notes mark milestones and figures.
Mr George Jolliffe of Winchester visits relatives in the city and Miss Margaret McPherson of New York spends a few days in Frederick. Various residents travel on business to Taneytown Sykesville Baltimore Annapolis Walkersville Emmitsburg and Washington. A Pittsburgh shooting case prompts relatives to hire Congressman Byrd for defense. A pet cat named Maria dies in a steel trap and a local remedy ad closes the column.
Company A of Frederick under Capt. D. John Markey plans to leave Frederick Monday at 4 PM for Washington to spend the night in freight cars and arrive early for President Wilson's inauguration. The unit, with 49 enlisted and 3 officers last drill, will march with Maryland infantry and escort details led by Gov. Goldsborough’s staff.
Rev E H Lamar travels from Frederick District to Cumberland to join a gathering forming a City Missionary and Church Extension Society for the district. Bishops and officials from Baltimore Washington Philadelphia attend. each Frederick church to send a delegate and pastor.
Reports from the Sunday Morning Fire on Madison Street highlight insufficient water flow due to a small South Street main and a weak pressure on an elevated section. Investigations and Mayor Schell note probable action to replace or upgrade the city’s water mains to prevent future conflagrations. Local poultry show awards list Roger H. Geisbert as top winner across Langshams Wyandottes and Indian Runner Ducks. An arrest in Baltimore follows a shoe sale dispute after a theft-related suspect was identified by the buyer.
W Triggs, about 40, married, was arrested after a criminal operation on Miss Myrtle Myers who lies in a serious condition at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown. Myers recently moved from Dry Run, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, to the area.
Annie Zimmerman of Smithsburg faces charges for mailing the so called poisoned pen letters. Deputy Marshal William Chrissinger received the subpoenas yesterday and they will be served today in Baltimore ahead of the grand jury session on Wednesday.
Mrs Laura Lawson Ellis of 1526 New Hampshire Avenue Washington, a friend of Mrs Taft and Gist Blair, clubman and Chevy Chase Club president, denied reports she would marry next week and honeymoon in Europe. Double Dwelling Sold at private sale to Lford C Culler on Beniz street site for Armory, highest public bid was 205. Brunswick All Stars Beat VMA Brunswick won 44 to 39 in a close game last night.
Local notice describes a Friday event at a dance school with timings at 4 oclock and 11 oclock, mentioning Miss Ritchie Easter and services including hair, face and hands care. Interruption notes and prices appear but specifics are unclear.
Frederick county officials consider purchasing a traction engine to move the stone crusher used on road projects. With many road requests, owners offer to pay half the cost, prompting debate on renting versus buying. A Brunswick delegation seeks a stone road to Petersville, with two route options. The county discourages a costly Shoemaker road and may pave a three-mile path if half the funds are raised. County Surveyor Crum to prepare plans for 16.6 miles of stone roads funded by half-owner contributions.
One carload of Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets received today as popularity grows. Housekeepers are invited to call to set the display. An advertisement mentions store names and contact details along with a note about repaired old shoes and a ticket offer tied to work. The text also references state mutual life assurance, a Frank E. Thomas disclaimer, and other scattered business lines.
A Frederick Maryland business record notes a closing at the end of business on February 4 with figures 148, 483, 295, 380 and 41 referenced in the entry.
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