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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
6
Frederick area newspaper notices describe carrier rates for daily and semi weekly editions, with pricing for city mail and subscriptions. It lists offices and outlets in Brunswick and Frederick, plus shipping to U.S. addresses and local store points, and notes Post Office mailing.
Company A of the Maryland Guard based in Frederick prepares to mobilize for the Laurel training camp in response to the President’s war call against Mexico. The unit, praised for discipline, expects a demanding border duty and national service under new federal oversight.
A vivid description notes grotesque aftermaths and splendiferious functions tied to Jane weddings. It cites church and state approval, benedictions, and sparkling sendoffs, yet questions linger about lasting unions as couples may seek separation for dubious reasons.
The article argues divorces cast a shadow over nuptials and that many June weddings resemble trial marriages. It warns that broken homes harm children and urges postponing weddings until couples know their minds, stressing the need for settled home life and domestic peace despite easy divorce debates.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that national preparedness hinges on broad fitness and drill, not just elite training. It cites estimates that up to 60 percent of men are unfit for military service and urges raising overall health and discipline to foster self denial and prompt duty, presenting military training as a peaceable, public-minded habit.
The verse recalls a minister’s tower bells during vesper, a warning jangle interrupting the hymn, and a market crowd hushed by a strangely sweet melody. Years later the speaker recalls grief in his wife’s refrain and pain as a major chord in a sublime symphony, blending sorrow with joy. The piece appears in The People’s Home Journal for July by F. Wellman.
Frederick Masons will attend the Evangelical Reformed church Sunday next at 7 30 o clock for a sermon by Rev H J G Kieffer. Members meet at the lodge room at 7 o'clock and march in a body to the church.
The appointment of the 640 trustees for the schools of Frederick County which were expected to be taken up today will not be acted upon before tomorrow.
Local items from The News June 24 1846 note William McKinner of Ohio nominated as Republican candidate for president. North of Brunswick reports hail storms damaging wheat and corn. many Brunswick cellars flooded. Potomac River bass fishing described as good. town weather sees topcoals and wraps worn in recent days.
Purely Personal notes from Frederick list visitors and departures including Miss Helen Ramsay returning to Greensburg Pa, Helen and Virginia Walman from Elkridge Md visiting. Dr. W G Brace of Washington visiting relatives. Mrs Salter and George Salter hosting in Frederick. Miss Mary Fin er headed to Lake George as W C G A delegate. Mrs Gannon relocating for work. Misa Effin H Shreve attending M A C Summer School. church figures Archbishop Corrigan and Monsignor Tierney visiting Mt St Marys and St Johns rectory. Bishop Corrigan to officiate at Emmitsburg Commencement.
Hymeneas Bowlus Mock of Middletown and E Stanley Bowlus were married at the bride’s home by Rev W A Hartman The ceremony was private and the couple left for a wedding trip to Boston They were connected to Middletown and Frederick schools in the region. Crummitt Catsail and Renner Hummer wed in recent ceremonies. Dr William C Schley and Ringgold Schley visited Frederick on a genealogical trip with their mother Mrs Perry Evans before touring Washington and Montevue to see an old nurse from the Schley family.
James McSherry Alves of Freer joins The News staff filling a vacancy caused by IS Austin James's temporary absence for Laurel mobilization camp duty in the State militia. Alves, son of Mrs. Fred. Alves of East Second Street, is a Georgetown College senior active in literary work.
A fragment discusses remedies for cold symptoms and mentions Dr King New Pyeimmers and Lokons. It notes throat pain, bronchial irritation, and the desire to clear congestion. The text references standard family advice and a home remedy approach without clear outcomes.
Mary Harper Giver, a figure in prior court cases, was jailed for six months in the House of Correction after Justice August T. Brust found her habitually disorderly. Evidence described a drunken scene with Charles Brachey and George Wiles. Harper alleged an assault in an alley. The two men faced costs and a chance to mend behavior. Also noted was a $25 speeding fine for C Arthur Grove near Braddock after a court dispute over open-country speed limits.
The remains of Thomas Hoffmaster died at his home near Weverton were interred in Brownsville cemetery after a Sunday afternoon service. Rev. Erdman and Rev. Hart led the rites with choir cooperation from Knoxville, Dunkard, and nearby churches. Hoffmaster, 42, survived by his wife and three children, drew a large attendance and ausiliar y lodge members from Brunswick. C. H. Feete served as funeral director.
A Brunswick mass meeting at the YMCA launched the dry campaign with W E Shannon as chairman and G R Hess, Eugene Harrison, and H M Jones in key posts. The executive committee will appoint campaign, finance, and public meeting teams. Officers for next year will be elected at All Saints church Men’s Club tonight.
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