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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
5
Notable events on January 5 include the birth of Zebulon Montgomery Pike the explorer of the Rocky Mountains and his death in 1813. In 1885 Confederate statesmen advocated arming slaves. Dr. Lewis Swift, a noted astronomer, died in 1918, born in 1820.
In Frederick Maryland the court adjourned jury sessions until Monday at 10 am as no more cases were set this term. The Kline vs Mercer verdict awarded one cent in damages to the plaintiff, placing costs on the defendant. Fisk Elgin vs Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was moved to another jurisdiction for trial.
AMONG THE SICK Mr Harold K Moberly of Winchester and formerly Frederick is confined to his home with tonsillitis Mrs Alfred McGill Belt recovers from a sprained ankle at 1237 Mount Royal avenue Baltimore formerly of Frederick Thomas Burk died in Chambersburg and visited Waynesboro yearly and received clothing from a woman there claiming a sister in Middletown Md and a railroad brother in Columbia He never named the Frederick county sister John M Hartman a slater opens a general merchandise store in the former Crystal Plate Ice Co building
An advertised remedy promises to curb hair loss by treating dandruff with a 2.5 cent bottle of Danderine. The ad describes feverish scalp irritation, root shrinkage, and rapid hair shedding, asserting repeated applications dissolve dandruff and halt further hair loss.
A Braddock Heights sled trip on the Observatory hill ended with Andrew Wink losing the third finger on his right hand after his sled tipped on ice. Roy Cline, 15, also struck a tree and sustained serious injuries but recovered home. William Keller escaped with bruises. Doctor F H Hedges treated Wink. Wink’s finger was amputated at the substation. Other local incidents included Francis Hartman’s abscess and a car crash on the Braddock pike near Cliftog requiring aid from Frederick garage.
The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company installed two new aluminum arc lamps on Market Street at Patrick and Church streets with city permission. Gas and electric staff and General Electric representatives tested the lamps, touted as the latest in street illumination with higher glare and greater efficiency. The Church Street lamp flickered briefly but will be corrected tonight. About 20 000 such lamps are in use across the United States, with nearby installations in Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Petersburg Fredericksburg and Chester among others, showcasing the primatic refractor that directs light for optimal coverage.
Willam O. Rau of Harper's Ferry spent yesterday in Brunswick. He is pursuing the establishment of another banking institution, a State bank, in Brunswick where only the People's National Bank remains. The Brunswick Savings Bank closed years ago after failure, leaving one bank in town.
The Frederick County Historical Society will resume its meetings on Wednesday evening with an interesting program to be rendered.
Mrs Hicks Glessner thanks friends for kindness during her husband’s illness and death. Also announces Blue Ribbon Grocery advertising good breakfast bacon and groceries. Frederick Country Groceryman opens at Crystal Ice Company stand selling groceries stoves and ranges with phone numbers 1 and 548 to call.
Attention Eagles. Regular Frederick Aerie Xo 1067 F C BE meets Wednesday at 7 30 PM with installation of officers for the ensuing year. After business a social session. Members urged to attend. Also Auctioneer to sell on March 12 1915 near Walkersville livestock and farming implements. Don’t miss gas or electric bill discount. Home Building and Loan Association ad offers First Mortgage real estate investments at five and one fifth percent.
Members of the Moose Band serenaded their leader Professor Edward Harvey at his West Patrick street home last night. The group played several selections and then gave him a silver tea urn nearly a foot high as a tribute.
Cramer and Stauffer real estate agents sold to Dr. George D. Moore of Peoria Alabama eight two story houses on the north side of West All Saints Street. The Tucker estate former owners sold to D V Stauffer.
A Baltimore dispatch reports Democratic factions favor Cumberland resident Hugh A. McMullen and State Auditor J. Enos Ray of Prince George's County as candidates for the party nomination for Comptroller.
Lewis Warbaugh of Sabillasville Frederick County was found half frozen Saturday night in a field east of Waynesboro Pennsylvania. He had lost his way while driving home and endured the cold most of the night.
Members of the Mt Airy Farmers and Improvement Club will gather in the High School building on Saturday evening January 9 at 730 o clock to discuss a number of important matters of interest to the farmers.
Cramer's Palace of Music announces exclusive agency for Hallet and Davis pianos and the Vitruoso Instinctive Player. Pianos touted as America's second oldest with a $4,000,000 factory capital, gold medals, and endorsements from Liszt Strauss Rubinstein and others. Manufactured in Breton Sunlight Factory, the claim of high grade and modern facilities, with right prices and easy terms.
Political clash in Emmitsburg pits two postmaster candidates Dr James McC Foreman and Enoch L Frizzell against each other as road supervisor selections on January 23 intertwine with the dispute. Reports say Foreman backs a majority of the committee while supporters shift as endorsements are withdrawn and some vow to back Frizzell. County Commissioners face arranging appointments amid factional lines with Democratic State Central Committee also weighing in as February 16 vacancy nears. Current supervisors listed with districts and new appointments planned. Braddock and Frederick districts see renewals and budgets.
Frederick Md December 8 1914 an election will be held at the bank on the second Tuesday and January 12 1915 between 10 am and 12 pm to elect directors for the Citizens National Bank of Frederick for the ensuing year MV pier ober bee
An 212 story brick house with six rooms and modern conveniences is offered along with another brick house and a bungalow on Elm Street. Terms are easy and possession is immediate. The listing room is Pythian Castle Building. A Frederick drug store promotes complete stock and prompt delivery services.
Report of an evening meeting at 7 30 led by Mrs G Wesley Kindley Cor Sec offering money to loan on good mortgage 4900 at rate per cent promotion for Home Building and Loan Association Series No 2 with ad reference. Also miscellaneous local ads for remedies furs cash for raw furs and medicine Purss Herb Couch Syrup with endorsements and pharmacy mentions.
NEIDIG & MILLER and POTTS & GRIFFIN promote a January housekeeping sale with Bed Spreads cut to 1.48 and 1.21, Damask yardage to 45c, 80c to 8c yard, Cambric edges, Outing Flannels, Bleached Muslin, and Half Bleached Mustin priced low. The ad urges renters to consider buying a home instead and invites inquiries for prices and terms.
For sale this week a fine three story brick home with seven rooms and bath on well located property in Northwest South Market. Features include hot water heat electric light front and side porches and rear driveway entrance. Ideal for a couple seeking a cozy home.
Potts and Griffin offer real estate loans and insurance services from 21 Court Street with contact at phone 799. They invite readers to place their fire insurance with excellent companies for reliable coverage.
Real estate and loan notices show 30 acre and 160 acre farms near Broderick and Carroll Montgomery counties, city properties for business and homes, multiple brick dwellings on West Third Rim and East Church Streets, listings by John N. Clary F G Thomas & Bon Slbaugh Nar rington, and Albaugh & Barring with farms 155 acres near State Road B&O station and 105 acres near Walkersville. Also insurance services and loan opportunities.
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