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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
6
The Frederick Daily News lists subscription prices and formats, detailing monthly, quarterly, and annual rates for daily and semi weekly editions. It notes mailing options within the United States, club discounts, and payment requirements, with contact details for the News Office and post office classification.
The Board of Trade re elected new officers led by S Lewis Motter and pledges progressive action to boost Frederick. The group plans to pursue attracting new industries and residents, relocating the Maryland National Guard camp, and uniting citizens to advance development while countering pessimism.
Mrs. Edward G Shriner of near Frederick visits Mian Stoner at Sewickley. Mrs C K Caller and daughters of Jefferson visit her relative Mrs Schaeffer at Lewistown. Miss Marie BE Clingan of Ra Matrick Street returns from Washington DC. Miss Margaret Gomber of South Market Street returns from Washington BG. Fred M Diven of the University of Virginia law faculty visits Frederick. Satheron Howard at Merceraburg Academy returns home to spend vacation with his mother Mrs S Howard. Thomas Gittinger of Mobile is in Frederick after his mother's death. Mrs Luther Derr and sister Mrs Gemrude Wilson visiting in Washington and Hallimore have returned. John Larman and Mrs Davis of Washington DC visit. Mr and Mrs Daniel Wolfe and the Misses Wolfe of Union Bridge attend funeral of Charles Edward Schaeffer.
The Boys Temperance Association met with Louis Henck presiding. They discussed the Drink and Cigarette issue and planned stronger reports. Frederick received 2.28 inches of rain in three days, with last night the warmest since October and temperatures from 57 to 68 degrees.
A drawing of the proposed engine house front by architect B E Kepner is shown in Tieffenstein and Urner window on North Market street. The sketch indicates a modern engine house design with a tower on the north side and a second door planned as a meeting place and dance hall.
Local items from Tuy News Mareh 05, 1895 report Holstemm cattle sold at 20 to 120 dollars at a trustees sale by Chas F Snook and Frank C Norwood. Burglar alarm linked to all entries at Besant and Knott’s building. The South Before the War was staged at City Opera House last night. School Commissioners plan to close public schools on April 35 and approve buying sites in Emmesburg. An 1823 year end financial estimate shows a deficit due to reduced state dollars. schools close a month early.
Lloyd Palmer appointed interim supervisor of Frederick County public schools with a salary of 1200 per year. The board expects him to visit county intermediate schools, study methods, and recommend improvements, following insights from Baltimore County gains attributed to a supervisor role. Miss Ella Krieg continues as primary schools supervisor.
Market notes from Motter Bros & Co and Mienkers and Brokers as of noon March 15 1912 show mixed gains and losses across railroads oil and utility issues. Highlights include Seaboard Air Line United Rys and Houston Oil leading small moves while Western Maryland and Central power shares show modest shifts.
Stock quotations for March with entries for B&O, Brooklyn, Chicago, Norfolk and Western, Northern Pacific, Reading, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and other lines. Prices listed with bid and close figures, reflecting market activity.
A candidate for Sheriff of Frederick County announces his candidacy under the Democratic party. He notes a capital surplus and profits, and requests Democratic votes in the primaries to be held in 1913 under Maryland election law. The statement is signed by C. B. Trail, president, and John H. Frazier.
Mr Palmer was named intermediate supervisor and will tour the county schools to observe methods and suggest changes. He has not decided whether to accept. Superintendent White will stay at the office and supervise high schools, while a younger clerk handles correspondence and bookkeeping.
A Marmon pathfinding car will travel the proposed Washington Post Motor Truck Reliability Run route on May 5 and 8. Frederick is to be the first morning stop with noon control organized for day one and Tunillingerstown likely the night control. The route spans about two miles with flags flying and a large banner along the back.
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