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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1914
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for The Daily News and The Semi-Weekly News, with 26 cents per month or 1.00 per year options. It notes mailing within the United States, clubs incentives, and cash with orders. It also provides office contact details and archival info from Frederick Maryland.
On Monday July 15 1914 about one hundred bankers will inspect the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway under Fidelity Trust Company Baltimore guidance. They will assess present development and future growth possibilities including an extension to Brunswick. Frederick welcomes the visiting financiers and expects renewed confidence in the trolley project and its impact on the region.
The piece notes readers rely on ads for savings and business, urging careful attention to advertising now. Merchants aim to clear summer stocks before cool weather, as prices and offerings move only with public notice.
The article urges readers to consult The Newer advertising columns for a detailed view of what is happening in local stores. It notes that many readers skim the page but will benefit from closer inspection of the ads and notices.
In Hagerstown last week a layoff of many street workers occurred due to a city treasury shortfall. A deadlock between Republican Mayor Scott and the Democratic City Council over confirming the tax collector halted payrolls. Funds exist for expenses and redemptions, but no authorized tax collector remains to receive money. Streets are unswept and repairs halted while only a few workers are kept. For weeks one Street Commissioner reportedly paid weekly payrolls from private funds.
Gustavus J. Timanus a former Laurel mayor and longtime textile mill manager was chosen as assistant superintendent of the House of Correction by its directors. Frank W. Newton assumed the top post with authority to reorganize staff. Joan F. O Malley named chief clerk at the State Tax Commission with $2,400 salary, along with three other Baltimore appointees. A wall of a Bethesda sheep pen was jumped by dogs, killing three and wounding 14, with eight deaths expected. Hancock business leaders form booster committee for festival and events set for September 3-4-3.
Miss Lottie Hoke of Emmitsburg hosted the Bethany Bible Class of St Paul Reformed Church Waynesboro Thursday evening. Twenty class members traveled from Waynesboro to Emmitsburg by auto for the gathering.
Deputy Sheriff Jones this morning took Jake Staub to the Sykesville asylum for treatment.
Legal items from The News dated July 13 1884 note Woodsboro baseball loss at Hanover in a brisk match. Frederick Gait Club officers elected with C H L Smith president and George Phoebus vice president. Alderman Eisenhauer acted as mayor in absence. Miss Katie Grove injured by falling harness incident. Daniel Sunday thrashes 743 bushels of wheat from 21 acres on Joseph G Giaz farm near Hansonville.
Purely personal notices list many residents visiting relatives or returning home. Names include Mrs W H Michiel, Miss Bernice Kiracore, Miss Josephine Fink, Miss Helen Zimmerman, William A Carty, Miss Maury Wood, H K Cornpropst and daughter Ruth, Esther Mitler, Rose Kader, Miss Phebus, William B James and family, Miss Emma Karns, Charles W Main, Katherine M Weiner, Lola Hennick, Haller James, J G Lampe and son Harold, Mrs Frank Grelis, Anna and Bessie Noble, Miss Mary Krekel, Dorothy Webb, Mary Hood, Janie Stone, Gertrude Lee, Misses Steiner, Katharynne Lamar, Miss Anna Fink, Beatrice Burker, J Welty Fahrney, Mrs Charles G Cramer, Mabel Schmidt, Rev Fr John Len Collins, Mrs Eristaus Wright, Elizabeth Mills, Joseph Everly, Pauline Everix, and Deda Haifelich Carter. Residents travel to York, Taneytown, Cumberland, Hagerstown, Baltimore, Ocean City, Martinsburg, Linganore, Wagesnsboro, and Ireland.
A party of about 100 prominent bankers from Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other eastern cities will visit Frederick tomorrow as guests of Fidelity Trust Company of Baltimore. They will tour the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway lines inspect terminals and properties, dine at Braddock Heights, view the Security power plant, and return to Baltimore by special trains. The trip aims to acquaint the bankers with the line and its bonds recently placed by Fidelity Trust Company.
Hagerstown banks, including three national, report uniform gains in deposits and surplus by June 30. Total Hagerstown deposits are 8? and Frederick deposits are 8. Ls. total resources come to 18.29 million with a surplus of 845,000.
General fair weather and above normal temperatures east of the Rockies, below normal on the Pacific Slope, forecast by the Weather Bureau. Widely scattered thunderstorms are probable but no major disruptions expected across the country for the coming week.
The York Mearing House Association reported year end clearings of 47 464.415 74 pounds versus 880 161 12 in the province, signaling a sluggish business mood. Frederick's Clearings for year ending May 2 reached 15 8687 74, up 14 205 38 over prior period, reflecting a gain.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co adds another Ford automobile to the local shipment. The vehicle, in use for several years, has covered 45 000 miles and is claimed to improve service.
Headline notes a letter from Mrs Wahars Wp of Spencerport describing cures for headache and nervousness. She reports personal relief after a specific remedy or treatment and mentions prior symptoms and improvements observed over a short period. The text reflects a testimonial common in local notices.
Visitors toured the Mar-Vir Boy Scout camp along the Potomac as Troop 1 of the Y M C A enjoys a week of outdoor activities. Beaufimaster Harry Wehr dler oversees the group with aid from boys and visitors including Frederick residents. Ignatius Kennedy set up a wireless receiving station, while scouts maintain water lines, help in meals, and stay connected to the outside world through daily scores.
Court’s order to sell the real estate of Sarah Angelina Bowhan, deceased. Ratification of the sale of Greenberg R. Sappington, deceased. Letters testamentary on the estate of Catharine M. Topper granted to John J. Topper and Catharine S. Kelly, Elmer E. Black agent. Letters testamentary on the estate of Sarah Angelina Bonham granted to Marellius Beall. Marriage licenses listed for George M. Jackson and Mary R. Fox. Charles H. Staley and Lenora Stone. Clergy sermon and graduates’ address planned at Clearspring. Board of Aldermen to review property assessments tonight. Former Senator Rohrback and Tr. Jesse H. Ramsburg catch four bass on Potomac near Catoctin.
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in Baltimore from New York where he had come this morning from abroad. There was no formal reception at the station or at the Cardinal's house.
Financial statement for Frederick County National Bank of Frederick, Maryland as of end of business June with assets and liabilities itemized. Includes loans and discounts, overdrafts, bonds, banking house, furniture and fixtures, reserves, due from other banks and trust companies, lawful money, redemption fund, premiums, and notes of other banks. totals presented in scattered figures.
The document shows a partial balance sheet for FAR and MECH NAT BANK as of June 30. It lists resources including Specie Loans and Viscounta, other bonds, legal tender notes, redemption funds, deposits, and cash items. Liabilities include capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and various due-to accounts.
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