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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
5
Planets Saturn Mars Jupiter Mercury and Venus visible in the evening sky with two groups of stars from the Centaur and Lupus constellations appearing low in the southern horizon.
John Black of Baltimore died June 25 at his Roslyn farm leaving about 1 million dollars to church and related institutions. The 1909 will directs 35000 to Church Home and Infirmary and 350000 to Church of the Ascension, 60000 to Virginia Theological Seminary, 50000 to Maryland Diocese Cathedral Fund, 50000 to Johns Hopkins University, 50000 to Domestic and Foreign Missions, and a half interest in his Roslyn farm to cousin B John Black and Haram ter, with residue split among five entities.
Remains of William W. Smith arrived by train in Berkeley Springs. Service held at Mt Olivet chapel with Rev E H Hummelbaugh officiating. Pallbearers listed. Interment in family lot. Thomas P. Rice director. John F E Baltzell funeral held on arrival of the eleven o'clock train at B and O depot. Interment at Mt Olivet. Rev Fr John Leo Calling officiating. Pallbearers named. C E Cline in charge.
Closing exercises at Samuel Ready School in Baltimore honored graduate Ada P D Thompson who completed the business course. Principal Helen J Rowe presided as certificates were awarded and Thompson received by ballot the John E Hurst medal for kindness and help.
Maryland and District of Columbia pharmacists and physicians celebrated at the Maryland Pharmaceutical Association banquet in Frederick. About 180 attended at Braddock Hotel with officer installations, toasts by Hodson and Thomas, and a Chesapeake Bay excursion planned for next year. A silk flag, inflated favors, and singing A patriotic program drew cheers as attendees recalled Billy Sunday and Maryland figures.
Mrs Walter and a group of doctors and ladies are named in an honorary list. Included are George A Soh, Eugene W Hodson, C C Neal, Walter A Ross, and Mrs George A Fox with other professionals and local residents.
Frederick lawyers depart for the Maryland State Bar Association's twenty first annual meeting at Deer Park. The delegation travels on a special train and will attend opening exercises led by Judge Hammony Urner with a main address by U.S. Attorney H Snowden Marshall. Several Frederick attorneys seek membership while others attend from the city including Judges Urner and Worthington and lawyers Smith, Weinberg, McBride and Willard.
New rates for Packard Limousine services from Frederick to Baltimore go into effect June 30 1916. Fares listed include Frederick to Baltimore 1 50 and 2 50 for other routes, with specific city rates and providers noted. Also includes farm for sale details and various notices from local entities.
Frederick dealers and officials grapple with a new Maryland liquor license law that increases licenses by 100 dollars starting June 15. Cumberland Judge Henderson ruled the measure constitutional after a suit by 200 Allegany dealers. Washington County awaits outcome. Attorneys plan to appeal to the Court of Appeals in October.
Our Sacrifice Sale features white Hemp and Panama hats from New York with black and colored styles. Everything at sacrifice prices to close out summer stock at New York Millinery Parlor run by Mrs. D. E. Kefauver. Also notices of local events, sales, and community notices including a lunch by Grace Reformed Church and a five cent lunch at 319 North Market Street.
June brings full department stock at Potts and Griffin with men and women’s lines. Awning stripe suiting, corduroy, linen, silk sweaters, parasols, ribbons, handkerchiefs, and new fibers in beach cloth and pique. Men’s undergarments, silk hosiery, neckwear, and Thompson corsets advertised with values.
A Midwestern real estate listing describes 78 acres with a brick house and outbuildings, 157 acres adjoining, 200 acres along State Road four miles from Frederick, 82 acres under cultivation near Mt Airy, 128 acres near Mt Airy, 131 acres between New London and Mt Airy, 15 acres with a fine house, 11 acres four miles from 165 acres with buildings, and a cheap farm near Bradock Heights. Prospective buyers are invited to view. note on windstorm protection and insurance.
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