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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
5
The item lists historical notes from March 25 in American history including a 1814 claim of island capture in the Mississippi River, the death of abolitionist Owen Lovejoy in 1811, the death of writer George Ticknor Curtis in 1812, and a 1911 shirt factory fire in New York City with fatalities. Astronomical data and Venus, Saturn positions are also noted.
Public sale notices and assorted advertisements appear in the county edition listing names such as Mohler Schell Hays for Hatchings Ed Schell Mayor and Haller Trustee, with items including spring furnishings and dandelion liver disks from Greenawalt’s, along with banking and business names like Dorsey Co Bank and Fred Co Nat Bank.
Obituaries report the death of Caleb Dorsey a veteran and former Maryland and Virginia residents with two children Mrs. Lee Cole and Mrs. Mason Gormley plus a sister and several brothers. David Neff of Rockview Huntingdon County Pa dies after Good Friday church visit. Virginia Wingerd die in Emmitsburg after paralysis. Harry Harbaugh aged 28 found dead at his father in law’s Braceville home with epileptic history. funeral held at Emmitsburg Reformed Church.
Aldermen postpone action on Carroll street paving after Charles H Klipp Frederick submitted the sole bid for brick or concrete paving at 2.20 per square yard. Officials plan a special meeting tonight at 7 to decide and consider bids for associated materials while noting Carroll street heavy traffic. Representatives from brick firms attended but did not comment on merits of brick versus concrete.
The funeral of Mrs Othetta T. Ramsburg was held at 3 o'clock from her daughter's residence on South Market Street. Rev B L McLean of Grace Reformed Church conducted the service. Pallbearers were Frank Suman, Dr Harvey Getzendanner, Schaefer T Rhoads, Lloyd Culter, Eugene Albaugh, and P L Hargett. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. C C Carty was the funeral director.
The Fredericksxtailroad Company purchased 24 freight cars from the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Fifteen are box pattern and 10 are gondolas, all for general freight handling. First consignment arrived in Frederick this morning. Also notes several local residents moving addresses on East Church street Ballenger Creek road East Second street and West Second street including Mr. Myers Mrs Comfort and families and the Misses Thomas.
State Fire Marshal G Edward Myers departed for Washington county to probe recent fires near Chariton. Four blazes in the neighborhood occurred within two weeks under circumstances suggesting incendiary acts.
John A. Kennedy, a city tailor, was severely shocked while using a telephone during last night's storm. He toppled back from the line but grabbed a nearby object to break the fall and endured hours of aftereffects. Miss Welty also felt a mild shock at the other end of the line. The article also notes rainfall totaling .40 inch and unusually warm temperatures with a forecast of cooler, wetter weather ahead.
A compiled local health note lists residents improving from illness. Aimee Mobter and Mrs. Wm. H. Reese show improvement. Carlton L. Stull and Willie Ritchie are recovering at home. John L. Michael and Elizabeth Best are improving after illness or stroke. Samuel L. Lilly remains improving at City Hospital. George F. B. Crumbaugh and daughter Susie on Church Street also improving.
Frederick Branch of the Maryland Society of Social Hygiene held a meeting at the Federated Charities Building. Officers were to be elected but were postponed due to business. The group planned an active three month campaign with addresses to Sunday schools public schools night schools Boy Scouts and other groups by qualified speakers.
A dispatch from Baltimore Star reports papers filed in the New York Supreme Court by the Third Reformed Presbyterian Church of New York seeking an accounting of 174000 allegedly given to lawyer Donald McLean of 27 William Street. Alexander D. McNeill, treasurer of the church board, swears the affidavit underpinning the suit.
Special meeting of the Grave Reformed Sunday School hosts Thursday evening on March 37 at 7 00. Every member requested in the present.
Local interest centers on the murder case of Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton with his widow Mrs. Eaton charged in Plymouth Jail. Daughters Dorothy and Ain rth Eaton, who testify, attended a Convent here years ago and are recalled as witnesses. Mrs Eaton, confined nearby, remains hopeful of an early release as the trial unfolds.
Late cars will run to Braddock Jefferson Middletown Yellow Springs Lewistown and Thurmonton Tuesday April 1 after the Paint and Powder Club play at the City Opera House. Easter Soiree subscription under Miss Ritchie’s school auspices Friday evening at nine unless otherwise announced.
Sale begins Friday March 28. Every article reduced and sale runs until sold. Stock includes men’s and boys’ clothing, shirts, underwear, blankets, curtains, sheets, hosiery, caps. Commercial Operators at South Market St Frederick Maryland. Apply in office for stock, trade and goodwill details. Cabbage plants for sale. Notice prohibits trespass on Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School rear property. Rooms for rent at No 72 Market Space.
Vice-President John D Hen drickson presents a 1p model showing a terraced garden of India with fountains and trees beside a garden of merchandise in Frederick. The ad lists women wear from Mendiplid's Make with woolens serges and chiffons, shoes, dresses, and new tailored waists. Also promoted are Landes Nach wear, new floundinge and Bails, and Smart Silk dresses. Real estate and insurance services are offered by Neidigc & Miller opposite City Hotel, with farms and city properties for sale and insurance from the American Bonding Company.
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