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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
5
The evening sky features Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury visible, with Saturn as the morning star. The first magnitude star on the horizon north-northwest around 8 p.m. is Vega in the Lyra constellation.
Local residents report several grip illnesses with varying severity. Mrs. Carlton Stull and Mrs. William Bales are confined or recovering at home, while Edward M. Dyer and daughter Madaline also suffer from grip. J Marshall Grumbine resumes duties at the Court House. Dr C L Magruder improves after hospital care. Ola Nefkirk, Ruth Dean, and William Seward show improving or recovering conditions after operations or hospital visits. Anna Culler returns home soon after a Baltimore hospital procedure.
John Robinson, colored, faced assault and battery charges against his father Dave Robinson. Magistrate Hull dismissed the case under a mistaken warrant for disturbing the peace. On correction, the arrest for assault and battery yielded a reprimand. Officer Filby made the arrest.
In memory of Henry Claggett Duvall beloved by friends and relatives a familiar Merryland Tract figure noted for modesty simplicity and generosity. An admirer penned lines describing his soul ascension and eternal influence while tears and memories accompany mourners.
The Frederick County Agricultural Society's new board organized at North Market Street offices electing President Martin E. Kefauver Vice President David Cramer Secretary O C Warehime Treasurer George S Rodock and other posts. Warehime Redock and Cramer were re elected. Next Frederick Fair dates are October 17 18 19 and 20 with no decision yet on new buildings.
Martin E Kefauver board reviews tunneling the race track to ease auto congestion on grounds. The plan would create an entrance to the big oval and free space by parking hundreds of cars beneath the track. Committees to be named by Kefauver as the week proceeds. John T Best was absent ill.
A 306 acre productive dairy farm with good buildings and shipping point along a state road near the railroad. Price 60 dollars per acre with terms 3000 dollars by April 1 and balance to suit the buyer. Possession April 1. Apply Frederick Box 147.
Public release of engineers W. W. Crosby and J. B. Ferguson estimates for LeGore Roads and bridge built under 1904 Legislature. Crosby and Ferguson defend figures as low, with maintenance and interest included. LeGore invites taxpayer view and potential testimony.
Notice announces an election on January 11 1916 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the bank to elect Directors for the Citizens National Bank of Frederick Maryland for the ensuing year. The notice is signed by WM G Zimmerman cashier.
Officers named include H. D. Baker as vice president and WM. G. Zimmerman as vice president with John S. Ramsburg serving as cashier. Also listed are Daniel Baker Wm. G. Baker C. H. Conley M. D. c. M. Thomas P. A. Hargett D. E. Kefauver John 8. Newman J. D. Baker J. H. Gambrill Jr Thomas H. Haller and H. D. Baker among others.
A fragmented ad notes substantial markdowns on ladies wool caps and scarves, signaling prompt fashionable savings just when customers may need warm accessories.
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