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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
4
The June 1914 issue discusses college commencements and the meaning of a Bachelor of Arts degree. It argues many degrees are issued widely, reducing distinct value, while true scholars deserve real reward for genuine achievement. It notes the graduate population has grown so large that degrees seem meaningless to outsiders.
Street Commissioners of Hagerstown report discarding depreciation net earnings of 11672.90 from a 146054.75 valued plant on receipts of 68700 while noting intense rate cutting from railway competition. Frederick officials weigh expanding local plant under Public Service Commission oversight, needing careful study before policy moves.
Notices list multiple real estate transfers in city and county with various names and sums, plus court actions on guardianship and administration. Emmitsburg defeated Fairfield 9 to 2 with Arcades pitching eleven strikeouts and Topper delivering key hits.
Representative J Harry Covington of Maryland has accepted the nomination to be Chief Justice of the District of Columbia Supreme Court. He said he would be ready to qualify and serve once the Senate confirms the appointment.
The Brunswick Council awarded a contract to Charles J. Karn of Brunswick to build a concrete bridge over a small stream near the corner of First and Second streets. The cost is to be determined.
Temperance forces of Allegany county gathered at Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Church for a daytime conference and a mass meeting at night in Cumberland.
New concrete walks have been laid along North Market street in front of the property of Robert Fl. Thomas. A concrete perch has also been laid. The work is being done by Walter Groene.
Twenty years ago in Frederick reports list Montievue Hospital inmates 246 tramps 10 insane 125. Directors chosen for Liberty and Frederick Turnpike E A Shriner J Cramer EB Derr Cephas M Thomas Edwin Devithiss. Seven cows impounded. militia encampment moved. mane collection committee details. Woodshore beat Liberty 4 1. battery names Sappinden Hatfield. Young People’s Guild reception at Reformed Church led by J Ries and Rev E R Eschbach.
Mrs Laura Stage has returned after veiling in Washington. Mrs Howard M Albaugh and son visit her parents in Middletown Valley. Miss Grace Melly of Chicago spends Sunday with cousin L Edgar Hetson. Mrs J Walter Gety of New Windsor visits her parents on Hust Second Street. Miss Minnie Springer Keller of Hockeystown visits Miss Maury J Filer. Miss Gladys Grimes visits grandmother at Ladiesburg. Mr G Fred Ordeman of Washington and Lee University returns to Frederick for summer. Mrs Clara I Beeson and Miss Adelaide Beeson attended Naval Academy finals in Annapolis and returned. Mr and Mrs Benton Knodle return to Brunswick after visiting Zadock Dove in Baltimore. In State College Pa they attend house party and commencement. Misses Lucille Flannery of Baltimore and Sue White of Kansas City visit Visitation Academy exercises. Mr and Mrs Ray Riser return to Brunswick after visiting Winchester Va. Mr and Mrs Bernard and daughter return to Brunswick after visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs John Murnay in Winchester Va.
The Stockman family near Shookstown hosted a Sunday dinner with many children and grandchildren present. Notable attendees included Fred and Aviene Stockman of Jefferson, Larvie Stockman family of Broad Run, Raymond and Helen Stockman of Quingaville, Maurice Blank and Ruth, and Millard and Gilas Stockman of Shookstown. Mrs. Lutz of near Knoxville hosts this afternoon for Mrs. Claggett of Chicago. An Odd Fellows memorial service for King David Lodge No. 50 will be held tonight jointly with Frederick City Lodge No. 1 at Oak land near Petersville. both lodges mourn two members, Jacob M Birely and William M. Smith, with large attendance expected.
A Brunswick reader reports chronic back and side pains easing after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims noticeable relief and ongoing satisfaction, encouraging others to try the remedy via the familiar Buffalo ad.
Frederick prepares for a major Fraternal Order of Eagles convention with a parade featuring at least 1000 visiting Eagles and 1200 to 2000 marchers, ten bands, fireworks, red street lighting, and a Market Street Court of Honor. Banquet Tuesday night will host about 40 attendees with Wisher's Orchestra. Delegates and large contingents from Highlandtown, Cumberland, Morrisburg, and Lancaster Aeries expected. decorations, shows by Wieder Amusement, badges by M C Lilly, and a committee led by Frank G. Wachter coordinating plans.
Examination of applicants for Teachers' Certificates and Free Scholarships will be held at the Frederick Girls High School Building East Church Street on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Frederick County School Board announces exams for first and second grade teaching certificates on a June date. Morning sessions at 930 AM and afternoon at 130 PM cover subjects from orthography and arithmetic to theory of teaching. Scholarships will be offered and colored applicants tested at same time and place.
About five years after began taking Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation. After using them for several weeks she was cured. Mrs. Mars El oM Mush in Phelps endorses the remedy. For sale by all dealers.
Fragmented OCR item lists tonics and remedies with unclear names and scattered phrases. It mentions Nervous Tired Moseed, Tet Tae, and various unrelated product references. No clear event or person actions emerge. the piece appears as an advertisement collage from a historic page.
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