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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
6
Local column reports heavy storm damage to roads and corn fields after a recent Monday. Numerous residents from Frederick to Jefferson State Road visited kin and friends, with Sunday rides, church events, and picnics noted.
In Yellow Springs a man named Nicholas F. Richetts reports waking around two o'clock to a disturbance in his home. He describes an encounter involving a weasel and a sequence that led him to the scene, detailing his reaction and actions taken that night.
Mrs. Howard N. Bell and her daughter Ella and son Albert have returned home after several weeks with relatives in Baltimore. Mr. Bell spent days there and accompanied his family home. Mr. Harry Mercer also spent time in Baltimore. Mr. David Brunner recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bell and family.
Mr and Mrs Win Grove of Pennsylvania visit Camp Hill with Mrs Grove’s parents Mr and Mrs Win Wentzell. Dr B F B Ransom and family stay ten days in New Jersey. Miss Cora Potterfield and Miss Grace Beck reside on Camp Hill. Several residents travel to Baltimore Annapolis Washington DC and California Exposition for visits and vacations.
Miss Louse Davis returns home after ten weeks at Shiver Lake New Jersey. Frank Mann and family of Washington DC visit Mr and Mrs Heflin. Mrs Goldin Meres visiting Washington. Mrs C D Hatumersiv visiting Charlottesville and Alexandria. Jesse Hammersley weekends with Mary Graham near Hamilton. Clara Swart attends horse show at Manassas. Alice Davie spends time in Charlottesville. John Thompson and Wilam Thompson with Pearl Camea visit Waterford relatives. Grace Farr of Waterford also noted.
Lee Gaither, a Black man, paid a $50 fine for violating state speed laws after driving General George Woodward’s automobile on the Emmitsburg State road Monday. The car struck a telephone pole, damaged five fence panels, and the vehicle was badly wrecked. Gen. Woodward and his son argued Gaither’s arrest was warranted. testimony included traffic officer William Logan and county officials.
Since St Swithin day the rain has delivered nine showers in the county with two heavy bursts causing crop damage. Local farmers report soggy fields and decreasing yields as wet weather persists through the growing season.
Charles W. Quynn fished the Monocacy River near the Stone bridge yesterday and landed four bass, adding a notable local angling moment to the day’s brief items of interest.
Philadelphia woman aged 52 describes severe monthly pains during Change of Life. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief, regaining ability to perform housework and shopping. She endorses the product and offers her letter for use. The ad invites others to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
Maryland coal mines produced 4 133 547 tons in 1814 according to a United States Geological Survey bulletin noting a 648 292 ton decline from 1913. The report says production has been steady for 19 years with 91 workers quitting in 1914, and highlights low strike activity and stable value figures amid broader coal industry trends. A separate brief mentions the U S government paying about 35 000 in interest on sailors and soldiers funds, plus a wagon incident on East Patrick Street where a C Carty furniture delivery horse bolted, breaking wagon shafts before being captured.
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