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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
4
The Frederece Daily News details its publication, pricing, and offices in Brunswick and Frederece with rates for mail and carrier delivery. A civic note outlines a push for better road manners and courteous behavior, likening speeding to rude conduct and urging respect for pedestrians and ladies.
The Independent Hose Company considers a 1918 centennial to mark 100 years since its founding. Proposals include hosting the State Firemen’s Association convention in Frederick during the celebration. The idea aims to honor community service, boost interest in fire organizations, and mark two years until the anniversary with proper recognition.
The Y M C A plans a vigorous membership drive to add about 400 members, bringing total local membership to 800. The push targets Frederick and nearby rural districts, leveraging Maury facilities and strong, well equipped buildings to extend influence and benefit the community.
At a recent National Automobile Chamber of Commerce gathering a movement began to emphasize public safety and comfort on highways. It notes the need for better manners among motorists and fair treatment of slower users, acknowledging both considerate drivers and an arrogant minority.
The Brunswick Brunswick Chronicle urges ending bridge tolls to boost trade for Loudoun and Frederick counties. It argues toll removal would help farmers and merchants, attract tourism, and spur road improvements on both sides, calling on local residents and lawmakers to start the process.
Fragmented dialogue shows teachers and mothers debating the difference between a month and four acronyms. A bid to illustrate time and miscommunication ends with a warning that patience and clarity are needed, as characters mock misprints and exaggerate lessons.
Mr Walter i Linn of North Market Street spent the weekend in Halti more. Mr Daniel H Ditzler of Hanover Pa visited his son Rev John A Ditzler in East Third Street. Rev BEIll tummelbaugh officiated at a Star View York Pa funeral. Claire Neitz and Hazel Downing of York pa with Lorraine Woerner returned home. Charles R tlewser of the Board of Trade Washington DC and Capt C W Westbury Southern Railway agent attended. Harry S Howard of City Ticket went of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road Washington DC and Mrs S B Parrfish of Baltimore were guests of George T Kohlenberg and Edith Kohlenberg Adams Run Sunday. Margaret Payne, weeks in Baltimore, returned to ast Patrick Street. Mrs W S Lindsey and daughter Mrs I M Greer and Master Stewart Greer of Rural Retreat Va are guests of Dr Hugh D Spence. Mrs J W Molesworth and daughter Mary Molesworth of Nameville are guests of Mr and Mrs Morgan Cecil Maryland Apartments. Mildred Landauer of East Church Street visiting Baltimore. Helen Zimmerman of West Third Street in Port Deposit Md. Rev Janae Tozer returned from Westminster where he was at the bedside of his son in law Frank Reese who has been ill. Isabel Blumberg of West Patrick Street visiting Hagerstown and Martinsburg has returned with Mss Iva Drill of Hagerstown. Lillian McDaniel of Battlore guest of Mrs Robert A Kemp East Church Street has returned. Mrs J H Markey, visiting daughter Mrs Bryan E Hughes in New York, returned to her home.
Hollyday Baker formerly of Funkstown and William C Hollyday 30 son of Mrs. Alice Hollyday were married at noon Saturday at the bride's sister's home in Emmitsburg. The bride is sister to Joseph W Baker of near Hagerstown. He works as a bookkeeper at D. A. Stickell and Sons mill. Rohrer attended with wife. Langan Griffin: Armond T Langan of New York and Miss Salie Griffin of this city wed quietly at the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage. Earl Hargett of Wamsville and Nellie V Siler wed at Evangelical Lutheran parsonage.
The article notes two trials moved from Montgomery and Washington counties to Frederick County. Walter M. Ricketts sues Washington and Rockville Railway Co. and Georgetown and Tennaillytown Bay Co. for 5000 dollars for injuries on September 15 1915. Launcelot Jacques sues Western Maryland Railway for damages from an engine fire. Jury selection underway as jurors are drawn for the February term.
Frederick County National Bank reports capital 100000 dollars and total resources in Frederick Maryland. The brief notice records the institution as a bank with capital and resources standing in the state.
Kathleen E Bender via J C Grice seeks a court injunction in Frederick Circuit Court to bar Dr Austin A Lamar of Middletown from assigning two mortgages allegedly procured by Susan Lamar through undue influence. The bill, filed by Mary Elizabeth Bender as next friend, claims the estates of the late Mrs Lamar include the plaintiff as a heir at law and seeks to declare the assignment void.
Thomas Wachter near New Mid way while setting a hawk trap last week captured a belted bussard measuring 4 feet 3 inches wing tip to tip. The bird wore a sleighbell with red ribbon around its neck.
Local items from The News columns dated January 17, 1896 include a small fire near Tortin Farnece on Jene Carbourn property and many bank director election results listing numerous named individuals across Frederick County.
The ad touts Pape’s Cold Compounds as a proven remedy for colds with two hours to relieve head and nasal congestion. It claims symptoms like headache fever and sore throat will ease, noting quick action and pleasant taste at 25 cents without need for medical help.
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