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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1913
Page
4
The Frederick Daily News announces carrier service and mailing options with subscription rates. Details include monthly and multi month pricing terms, indicating domestic delivery and mail orders across the United States and possessions. The notice lists the publishers and managerial staff of the newspaper.
Subscribers urged to report missed deliveries as circulation efforts aim for perfection. The News lists sale points at New City Hotel Buckey's Cigar Store S Market St Gentral Restaurant F K Schmidt's Cigar Store West Patrick Street Artington Hotel and Zimmerman Bros Grocery at Braddock Heights.
Obituary recounts Mrs Margaret Hood as a charitable, modest benefactor to Frederick community. She left large estates yet lived simply, funding education, the Frederick City Hospital wings, and the Woman's College endowment. Her memory endures in institutions named in her honor and in widespread gratitude for her humanitarian work.
A readable fragment contrasts a century with a man’s life and compares two years from Oasis to lbs, noting the long span and the growth of progress. It discusses standards beyond time and hints at how far society has advanced.
A hazy retrospective contrasts early 19th century technology with major events of 1814 including Napoleon’s defeats, Prussia’s alliances, and Austria’s entry into war. It notes Stephenson’s early locomotive work, the United States growth to eighteen states and Madison’s presidency, and key naval actions in the War of 1812. The piece closes with odd asides on superstition and a misplaced domestic proverb.
The traffic manager of a leading express company announced to the State Railroad Commission of California that the firm plans a national parcel post competition. Preparations have spanned four years, signaling a shift toward self preservation amid public distrust of corporations. The piece also notes the centenary of Civil War battles such as Perry’s Lake Erie victory, Gettysburg, and Chattanooga.
The article recalls Lincoln’s emancipation on New Year’s Day 1863 and Napoleon’s European decline in 1813. It notes Prussia’s Iron Cross creation after the Vodersehlacht slaughter, Spain’s setbacks, and a New York Tribune table listing Americans turning 100 this year. Names include John Premont, Albert Sydney Johnston, Stephen A. Douglas, Montgomery Blair, and Samuel J. Kirkwood.
Readable fragments show a mosaic of satirical exchanges and clipped dialogues. Notable names appear in quoted snippets from London Opinion Harper's Weekly and The Christian Register. The excerpt paints a social microcosm with playful miscommunications and mock seriousness.
A verse on Autumn in the garden recalls faded flowers and enduring human hopes, linking sorrow to shared endurance. The piece contrasts antique paths with present care, suggesting comfort in memory and community. Mrs VT Tabor of Crider Mo is also noted with stomach distress and Chamberlin's Tamer tablets advertised as relief.
Two 12 year old boys, Carl Haines and a son of William Sticketts, fought with knives at the corner of South and Garrell streets after watching moving pictures. Haines suffered a badly lacerated hand but doctors say the wound is not dangerous. The incident, described as just playing, led to medical treatment and a plan to dress the wound. The event followed an at times hair raising film duel and ended with both boys claiming no intent to harm each other.
Twenty years ago in Frederick reports note nine houses built in the city last year. Directors of the Junior Fire Company elected new officers. Frank T Rhodes hall keeper and Noah E Cramer sold Central National Bank stock at 45 pounds a share. An earthquake shock struck Wednesday evening. The water system burst during a cold snap and workers found ground frozen ten inches deep. Watering Parsons sold a three story horse property on East Patrick Street for 34,000.
The Frederick County Ministerial Association gathered this morning at Trinity Chapel. Rev A J Herman presided. Rev G A Snyder led prayer. Rev L McLean spoke on I Was Christ Incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary. Officers elected: President Rev David J Wolf, Palleytown. Vice President Rev WioOH, Warner. Secretary and Treasurer Rev Guy P Bready, Walkersville. A county Simultaneous Every Member Canvass Campaign meeting followed. A Frederick convention is planned for Thursday January 30 at Grace Reformed Church with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions.
Archbald was found guilty today in a report from January 13. The piece discusses a poem titled The King and The Beggar, contrasting a king’s wealth and power with a beggar’s cold, lonely life and begging for death. The poem appears attributed to Margaret I. Sangster and published in The Christian Herald.
A candidate announces for Sheriff of Frederick County under the Democratic banner. The notice references a 1848 primary within Maryland elections and asks for Democratic voter support to secure the nomination.
A Washington boy, appointed by Senator Weeks of California as a United States Senate page, is reported as the youngest to hold the position in the Senate. The item appears amid stock quotations and financial notes, urging readers to read The News for continuing updates.
Notice is hereby given that an election for directors of the Frederick County National Bank will be held at the Banking House on Tuesday, January 14, 1913, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 m. J. W. L. Carty, Cashier.
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