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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
8
Five animals frightened a wagon loaded with five horses. The unnamed Emmitsburg man, Fuss, was thrown beneath the horses and trampled, later dying from brain concussion and other injuries. The incident occurred early this morning as the wagon broke, escorting his body to funeral services by Cromwell and Peters.
Funeral notices report the funerals of Charles A Welty and Mary L C Howard with service details and interment in local cemeteries. A King Davie Lodge floral delegation attended, pallbearers named. A Pen-Mar Lutheran reunion committee plans a July event with church choir performances and guests from York and Baltimore. Road inspection tour by A L Westgenard heads through Frederick en route to assess highways.
Local residents gathered at the City Opera House to view a film of the Fritchie ceremony held on May 30. The footage, though dim due to weather, showed Dane Bar para’s home site at West Patrick Street Bridge, the old swinging bridge, the mills, and the burial rites at Mt. Olivet cemetery. The procession included Ab Me-Band Company A, High School Cadets, and other figures, with the mayor and board members present. the crowd reacted warmly as relatives and townspeople appeared on screen.
A fragmented notice records activities of Grayson real estate loan and insurance agent and Troxel, noting sales by late Tei Lewis and others. It mentions a house tear down and two modern dwellings to be erected on Wes Latroatico, a Braddock Heights frame house sold to Mrs Thomas Cablenis, and a lot at Ballydavie Heights sold.
Mr Abbott born December 26 1875 in the city and long allied with John H Abbott and Son. He is active in Y M C A Grace Reformed church and Fire Company and married Jane Staley in 1901. Nicodemus born December 19 1857 near Oak Orchard educated in public schools and milled with his brother. he served on Charities and Correction board and Montevue superintendent before joining Frederick Farmers Exchange. McCaffrey, City Register hopeful, was appointed in 1947 and previously worked as a bookkeeper for Frederick Brick Works.
A Middletown man nearly died after drinking a solution mislabeled as tonic but containing bichloride mercury. Prompt medical care saved him. his condition improved by today. The incident prompted scrutiny of medicine cabinet labeling and safety. Also reported are new enamel and novelty panel signs at Brengle’s and a Brad dock Heights Casino mock party drawing a large crowd, with updates on Junior Delegates to the State Firemen's Convention in Westernport, Md.
A well dressed woman slapped her friend in the mouth on West Church street in front of the YMCA building last night. The man threatened arrest but both vanished and the disturbance ended with no further reports.
Several residents from Frederick and nearby areas are confined to their homes due to illness. Glenn Zimmerman of West Patrick Street is quite sick. Al Specht of Buckerstown, at Clay Hospital with blood poisoning, was reported slightly improved. Floyd Crampton near the city is quite sick from a stroke or paralysis suffered days ago.
Charis L. Clayton, now secretary to Representative Davia 3. Lewis of Maryland, is appointed chief clerk of the House Labor Committee following Mr Lewis's election as chairman.
Leslie L. Bowers of Frederick is named among this year’s graduates of the College of the Bible linked with Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. He studied four years at Transylvania and pursued a special course at Temple Street in Baltimore before entering Transylvania.
Mt Bowers showed wide college involvement as a Y M C A member and Honor Society participant. He belonged to the matie Club and the 1914 quartet, performed as Esmeralda in the annual production, and served as chaplain of Peets for the event on June 22.
Reported yesterday a hotel plans meeting drew about 20 attendees. Promoters discussed options and alternatives, noting potential for another hotel in Frederick while plans remain under consideration. Interest remains high as residents weigh possible benefits and competition.
The Blue Club entertained last evening at the home of Dr and Mrs A S Hunichen East Patrick Street. The lawn setting was decorated for the occasion and the social was well attended by club friends. Refreshments were served.
The Circuit Court for Frederick County orders action on the auditor's report in equity. Proceedings set for May term 1943 to ratify or contest the report, with publication to follow for four weeks. Clerk Bowers and fellow officials certify true copy and solicit further legal steps.
Real estate loans bonds and insurance offers estate sales of farms and units with various acreage and cottage details. The notice also announces Redeck City and Catotin Mountain stockholders meeting at the bank between 10 and 11 o'clock with eight directors to be elected for the ensuing year.
A collection of campaign notices from 19th century Frederick residents. J Daniel Crimmins and J Drönenbung announce candidacies for alderman under Democratic and Republican banners. Each asks supporters to vote in the upcoming municipal election and to back their bid.
Robert V. Smith, Republican Alderman candidate, appeals to friends for votes in the upcoming June election. He asks for earnest support and notes his nomination by the party. The misspelled text reflects early campaigning language and local voter engagement.
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