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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
7
The Daily News of Brunswick Maryland announces printing and mailing arrangements with The Times of Brunswick and lists office contacts and rates for subscriptions. The notice highlights semi weekly publication days and service to readers, with price details and mailing eligibility across the United States.
The Legislature selects John M. Dennis as State Treasurer after a deadlocked fight over the appointment. Dennis is praised for high character and ability and deemed fit to manage state affairs with the interests of the people in mind. The choice ends the battle to retain General Murray Vandiver, with Dennis carrying Frederick County ties.
Reports from shoe makers warn of rising costs driven by leather and livestock shortages. Consumers shift to cheaper cuts, risking rapid wear. Advice urges choosing sturdy, well-stitched footwear with durable texture, as prices may climb further amid broader economic strain.
The Ideal Garage, a leading state auto dealer, will open an inhouse display tomorrow at its Carroll street addition near Patrick. About a dozen cars from Cadine, Buick, Maxwell and Ford will be shown in illuminated exhibits with decorations. Several models including Cadillac eight cylinder and Ford coupelet will be featured. the show runs 30 days with a grand opening and souvenirs for visitors.
Gustavus Barnes a retired merchant of New Windsor died at his home in his seventy eighth year. He is survived by his widow three sons and one daughter and several siblings. Martha Pearrell died at her home in Hedgesville W Va after heart trouble aged about 62. Clara L Harding died at City Hospital age 65. Infant Frederick Kessler Firestone died at two months old. Funeral plans and directors named for each passing.
The funeral of John W. Lambright was held yesterday afternoon at 2 from his West Fourth Street home. Rev. Ulysses S. G. Rupp conducted the service. Floral tributes came from relatives and firenax friends. Pallbearers were Philip Lambright, David Wills, William Wills, John Adams, Joan Wills, and Elmer Eader. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Thomas P. Rice was funeral director.
Local items from the News Columns dated January 27, 1896 note J Marshall Landis joining George A L Alberts beer and shoe shop, Thomas Fleming injured himself by a hand gun accident, Troop McPherson Scott of Hagerstown may run for Congress, Rev Fr W H Reaney now at port in San Francisco, Clayton Wire of Porter and Wire, and a Brunswick blacksmith foot injury from ramping mail on it.
Frederick city notes include Trev Laws A Mwald in Baltimore with friends and others visiting from Thurmont Elkridge Ash White Oak Springs and Philadelphia Mrs Laura Ramsburgh moves to Zente flats. Baker Newman Conley at Hot Springs Va. Miss Ramsburg hosts dances in Elkridge, Washington trip for Mise Culne and Miss Estelle Castle visiting Thurmont plans. hospital stay for Miss Emma Smith founder of Frederick City Hospital. Five hundred games hostesses Elizabeth Engle Nellie Stratton hosts. prizes to Haberkorn Brunner and Shipley.
Rev Edward A Odell brother of Mrs Thomas Freeman Dixon has arrived at Hernwood Baltimore County from Porto Rico where he serves as pastor of the Presbyterian church at Mayaguez He heads to Panama for a Spanish American churches conference The Dixon family plans to visit and Odell sails from New York on February 3.
Dr Sappington of this city, sued for divorce from Miss Kelly of Portland, Oregon, has been granted a divorce by the Circuit Court of Oregon Multnomah. The decree awards property rights jointly, sets child custody for George Klos, a minor, and imposes conditions on visitation and notification of whereabouts with restrictions as the court deems proper.
Frederick reports a January heat wave with 70 degrees in the shade at 1:20 pm and a 67 degree high later, the warmest since the war era. Springlike signs appear as sap rises, birds sing, and insects stir, while eggs fall in price and coal reserves stay steady. Officials warn a return of wintry weather may occur, with winter crops and vegetation potentially harmed. Mrs. L. P. Scherer visits her sister in North Market Street, and John E. Warrett falls ill in Feagaville.
A vintage ad extols Pape's Diapepsin as the safe simple remedy for sour stomach gas indigestion and unsettled bowels. It claims quick digestion relief and urges readers to avoid prolonged stomach distress by using the product priced at a few cents per large bottle.
A fragmented note from Frederick County Maryland outlines capital resources totaling $150,000 and $1,170,000. It mentions growth potential as funds are added to regular resources, suggesting expectations of surprising expansion. No clear dates or entities beyond Frederick County are specified.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick County sitting as a Court of Equity, John Hankey and Mary A Hankey et al filed a bill against Annie Knox Calvin Knox James Hankey Hankey Lilian Poffinberger Roy Poffinberger and others. The bill seeks sale of several Frederick County real estate tracts owned by George E Hankey who died intestate in 1915 and left kin including John H Hankey Catherine Brakeall Margaret Wood Mary Roberts James Roberts Andrew Roberts George W Nichols and others. To divide proceeds among rightful heirs the court ordered publication notice for absent defendants with a February 1918 deadline.
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