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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
4
The Frederick area newspaper lists price plans for daily and semi weekly editions, with subscription options by mail or carrier. It notes office locations, contact numbers, and distribution details for The Times and The News.
A collage of aphorisms on life balance and health via the U S Public Health Service. It notes malaria reduction by 60 percent in some areas and typhoid death rates halving since 1900. Pneumonia remains a major killer with 120000 annual U S deaths. A flyless town reports few funerals amid environmental concerns.
A convention of dancing teachers in New York reflects a fading craze from two years ago. Inflation of fees for musicians and halls, shifting public interest, and factional splits threaten the dance business. Younger dancers seek partner sharing while older crowds lose partners, leaving many venues financially strained. A smoother, inclusive approach may revive dancing as athletic art.
The United States attorney general has asked Congress to authorize federal prisoners to work and to allocate part of their earnings to their families. For 16 years convicts have been employed in constructing prison buildings.
The article argues that convict labor should focus on farming to meet food demand, noting land work improves convicts and benefits families through proceeds. It cites Atlanta and Leavenworth as examples and urges shifting from trivial shop tasks to productive agriculture for federal, state, and county inmates.
The Baltimore American notes orders sent to Maryland men to depart for Eagle Pass Texas as war movements begin. Militia regiments will patrol and campaign in harsh terrain against a savvy foe. Eagle Pass will mark service, not just location, in Maryland’s war history.
Mrs Catherine R Knipple through attorney Reno Harp seeks absolute divorce from Donzie E Knipple alleging statutory grounds. The couple married in August 1914 by Rev Henri I G Kief fer. Both reside in the locality.
The Red Men host the Queen Contest results from day one with leaders Mable Zimmerman scoring 480, Katie Mehriing 392, Trilby Burras 388, Violet McClune 364, Karee Rinehart 364, Lelia Angleberger 340, Amanda Wills 326, Lillian Beard 354, Helen Wier 330, and Pearl Schaeffer 300.
Local items from The News Columns dated June 27, 1896 with notes on a double lemon find at Frank V Staub’s North Market street store, Martinsburg street-hitching curb efforts by Mayor Henshaw, veteran cyclist David Knott at about 60, Junior Fire Company rat ing association formation with Captain Adavis and members, attorney Frank J Stoner seeking an injunction against Frederick tax levy on the electric light plant over a one-year tax exemption claim.
John M. Zimmerman and Donald Murray of near Frederick spent Sunday in Washington visiting friends. Miss Edith Thomas and Miss Cora Thomas of near Braddock visiting Charlottesville and Staunton. Mrs. Walter L. Flautt and daughter on extended visit to relatives in Charlotte and Birmingham have returned. Mrs. George W. Salter and family returning from visits at Ijamsville. Mrs. Amos H. Siegrist will speak in Middletown on Christian Work Among Prisoners. Amos A. Siegrist and Roy return from Lancaster and York, Pa. Several locals motor to Baltimore and Laurel. Various Frederick residents visiting Atlantic City, N. J. and other towns. Professor S. W. Dally of Hood College to return to Frederick in August. George Lawrence Cramer returns from six-week West and Southwest trip and notes Mexican border activity.
A surprise social at 380 North Market Street honored Mr. and Mrs. Ammon E. Cramer on their fifth wedding anniversary. Attendees included Chauncey Cramer John P. Cramer and many neighbors and friends sharing refreshments and good cheer.
The Young People’s Banach of the W C T U rode to Woodsboro on a Tuesday evening, stopped at Walkersville, and had refreshments at Gilbert’s Hall on the return. Chaperoned by Mrs John F F Oland, the group aimed to monthly straw rides to foster interest in their work. Attendees included Miss Martha Jones Pantine Rothendorfer Hazel Wiles Olani Lida Garber and several others, with several men present.
Pen Mar Park unveils a busy summer schedule with Reformed Lutheran and Presbyterian reunions on July 20 July 27 and August 3 plus Odd Fellows and Knights of Columbus events leading to August 17. Everybody's Day arrives August 31 and a Missionary Conference runs July 17 to 24 with Pen Mar Inn as headquarters. Local organizers include Dr George Albert Snyder Rev Frederick Weald and Joseph S Wise among others with sermon by Theodore F Herman.
Irvin Bain and others transfer real estate in the county to Charles McC Mathias for $10. Mathias then conveys to Oscar B. Coblentz for $10. Frank F. Moore and wife transfer to Gil more RK Flautt and wife for $10. Marriage licenses issued to Simon J Grim and Cora S Martz of New Midway.
The wedding of Miss Mary Virginia Alvey daughter of Mrs Ida M Alvey of Baltimore and granddaughter of the late Chief of Justice Richard H Alvey to Mr Johan Witham Knight of Vallosta Ga will take place this evening at 108 o clock at Grace and St Peters Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore They elope and surprise friends Charlotte Rohman of Baltimore and Harvey Stones son of J J Jones of Liberistown eloped to Elliette City where they were married by Rev SM Earle They returned to Baltimore and dined at the New Howard Hotel before heading to Atlantic City and New York Rohman wore a traveling dress Jones works at a restaurant in the Inalitable Cafe and has been in Baltimore for months.
A City Council meeting appointed a committee to study buying about four acres from Otis King near the Red Bridge across the Monocacy for refuse disposal. King reportedly asks 200 per acre but that price is questioned. Also planned is a city cabinet for police warrants and papers. Auditors Chapline and Willard were appointed to review city accounts.
Mrs Bessie Reckord wife of Major M A Hecord of the First Infantry was summoned at the Northeastern Police Station Baltimore and dismissed by Justice Shaw after a brief hearing for not dimming automobile lights. Reckord said she knew nothing of the ordinance and was using the lights as usual. The judge dismissed the charge noting the husband is serving his country. Samuel C Ramsberg sold his store and dwelling at Fifth and Bentz to Isaac L Hankey and buys a 132 acre farm near Loys station awaiting move.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as the best syrup for coughs and colds. It promises easy ingestion, tested medicines, a money back guarantee, and a discount offer with three bottles for extended protection.
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