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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
4
The Daily News and Brunswick Times announce publication details including office address 41 North Market Street Fredericks, subscription rates one cent a week, semi weekly edition on Tuesdays and Fridays, and mailing options. It lists offices, sale locations, and contact numbers for news distribution.
A guide on national convention coverage describes where reporters should position themselves, who they must know, and how to weigh gossip. It emphasizes close access to political leaders, discerning real news from public chatter, and making accurate forecasts rather than parroting hot air.
The United States Treasury plans new designs to replace the current dime, quarter, and half dollar. If the buffalo nickel is any guide, the change may affect how coins reflect national history and craftsmanship. Strong designs signal national progress, while weak ones hint at lesser cultural development.
A critique notes European coins show finer, sharper lettering than U S issues. The Lincoln cent is praised for clear one cent lettering while the buffalo nickel is faulted for crowded, rough engraving. The author argues coin legends should be legible without magnification and favor older, clearer designs.
The Navy Bill totals 270 million dollars, more than any Roosevelt or Taft year. Admiral Benson outlines 100 percent efficiency, reserve ships, and mobilization as the navy readies for war. Parades express national spirit, not mere pageantry, shaping public resolve amid unrest. A joke clip about a spider, a hat, and a German typewriter closes.
Local items from the June 4 1824 columns note Charles RR. Titiow was thrown from a wagon when the horse ran away and broke his hip while George Esteris escaped injury. Middletown residents Daniel B. Remsbure and Elmer L. Cobleniz graduated from Franklin and Marshall College. The Baccalaureate sermon to the Woman's College graduates was preached by Dr Aprile. Mgr Lucian Webb bicycled to Gettysburg and back.
Purely Personal items list Mr. and Mrs. George R. Donnin Jr visiting Baltimore. Miss Neljlie Mullen returns from Jersey City and Miss Esther McCarthy visits Miss Rose Birley. Frederick Aerio of Eagles secretary Ernest M. Fox attends Maryland State convention in Highlandtown. Various other visits include Washington’s Clabaughs, Chicago’s Ambrose, and Oakton Virginia residents Thelma Speer and family planning summer at Ocean City. Webb-Cline nuptials planned near Braddock with Casper F. Cline host.
A surprise party was held at Mr and Mrs W H Dyer home for May Dyer’s eighteenth birthday. Friends planned the event while she attended Class Day at the Opera House. On return, she found guests, refreshments, and music. Presents were given to Miss May Dyer. Attendees included the Dyers and Misses May Dyer Mary Miller Gertrude Weddle Corrinne Crutchley Fel en Morgan Charlotte Weir Mary Crutchley Anna Weddle.
Hagerstown plans a preparedness parade with a mass meeting to form committees and organize the event. Many residents are already helping, with June 14 deemed early to perfect the plans as all trades and professions would be represented if needed. The parade will feature orderly ranks and bands without speeches along the route.
At the last regular meeting of Mountain City Lodge K of P Fredericks the following officers were elected Chancellor Commander William H. Kline vice chancellor A B Heidler prelate Lewis H Engle M of W John T Lippe M of A Harry M Orrison J G John J Winbigler C G William F Schmidt trustee Isaac G Waltz The retiring Chancellor Commander is Allen Jones The other officers are K of R and S C A Landis M of F H E W Storm M of E W W Pickett
Sheriff Isaac Long reports Governor Harrington set Friday June 30 for the execution of John Brown colored for the murder of Mrs Susan Dixon an aged woman who lived alone in the mountains near Mount Briar in Washington county. The crime was committed last December.
A meeting of the Epworth League cabinet will follow the prayer meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church this evening. The prayer meeting begins at 6:45 o clock.
Frederick testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and nervous spells after years of symptoms. Mrs. Josephine Perry corroborates the relief, praising the remedy and its continued effectiveness. Sold by all dealers. Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
A very pretty wedding occurred at the Evangelical Reformed Church at 11:30 a.m. with Miss Mary N. Dittmar marrying Mr. J Leonard Nothagle of Frederick. Rev H L G Kieffer officiated assisted by Rev D N Dittmar uncle of the bride. The ceremony featured a canopy, rings, and Mendelssohn music. The bride wore embroidered white net and was given away by her cousin Harry E. Pennell. The bridesmaids were Julia E. Etchison and Violet R. Kaufman. best man Francis S. Gaither. ushers Burns H. Waters, Page McK Etchison, Robert B. Crothers, and Herbert Hahn. The couple plan to reside in Frederick after a wedding tour, destination kept secret.
Justice Brust fines Sponselier and Etchison ten dollars for selling vegetables without a license under Act of 1914. The law bars non grower sellers in municipalities, allows 50 cent ID tags, and repeals the 1904 act. Testimony showed produce bought in Baltimore and sold in Frederick. appeal unclear. Captain James Lawrence fell in battle aboard the Chesapeake with the famous line Dont give up the ship.
Grover C Stewart and Esther J Sigafoose were married quietly at the bride’s parents’ home in Brunswick at ten o’clock this morning. Rev J T Hart of the First M E church officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Sigafoose, is a Brunswick High School graduate. The groom is a brake man on the First Division. They left for a wedding trip and will reside in Brunswick upon return. Witnesses included both families and Rev and Mrs J J Winger of Lanham Md and Mrs Edward Carr, sister of the bride.
Charles T. Sanger of Brunswick and Beulah V. Fletcher of Lovettsville Md were married at the First Methodist Episcopal church parsonage in Brunswick by Rev J T Wart. They plan a wedding tour and will reside in Brunswick after. Library summer schedule announced for Frederick County starting June 15 with noon to 4 closures daily.
A garbled OCR fragment records a speaker joking about food terms and affection. It mentions a man aiming for a “Conk” food and a family context with a kiss, presenting a humorous but incomplete snapshot of informal speech.
Classified notice seeks a roomer for a well kept front bedroom on the second floor at 89 Market Street. Apply in person at the listed address for housing.
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