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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
2
Superintendent William Smith of Hygeia Ice Company narrowly escaped injury when the head of an ammonia compressor being tested blew out. Iron fragments damaged the ceiling but no one was hurt. plant staff Canton Raton and Harvey Wiles aided. Season preparation follows, weather permitting.
Superintendent D C Chester of Eureka Life Insurance Frederick and H G Miesling Brunswick representative were thrown and bruised when a livery horse ran away near Brunswick on Monday. The horse broke a breechband on a downhill descent and the pair narrowly escaped serious injury after Mr Chester steered toward a fence. Miesling was thrown about 30 feet, suffering shoulder bruises, while Chester sustained a sprained ankle a deep cut and bruises. The same horse previously ran away in Brunswick about a year ago, breaking a plate glass window without injury to itself.
Walking in his sleep James Lightner fell down the steps at his East Patrick Street home early this morning and was badly hurt. He regained consciousness after a head cut and bruises. Dr James M. Goodman treated him. Lightner, a widower carpenter who moved here from the county, said he came home around 4:30 pm and learned of the fall only after reaching the second landing. He noted occasional sleepwalking. Separately, milk spilled from a five gallon can at Market and Eighth streets when a team driven by Keifer Biser jerked the horse, scattering four gallons. Offier Quyan helped restrain the spill.
C K Foster Jr riding a motorcycle on Poto mac avenue Brunswick went over an embankment while attempting to gain speed. He suffered injuries described in a local report.
Purely Personal notices show Mrs Joseph DU Baker and Mrs John S Newman visiting Philadelphia while others travel to Baltimore Atlantic City and Frederick for business or leisure. Several residents move or return home after trips as families, callers and neighbors congratulate new arrivals and attend funerals. The County Commissioners will inspect a petition to remove steep hills on the New London road for easier freight transit.
Deputy Sheriff Jones secured a five year old girl named Jackson and brought her to Frederick, placing her in the custody of her half sister Dara Philips after the grandfather relinquished the child. A separate note mentions a rider named Cornell Widow and a damaged motorcycle with broken handle bars following a rain saturated embankment.
Lewis F Ruprecht an upholsterer and paper hanger of East Third Street sustained a broken arm yesterday after falling from a stepladder while at work. He was injured at his workshop and received prompt medical attention.
The memoir notes J C McSherry of Maryland Cavalry recounts raids into Maryland and Pennsylvania in 1863. It covers the Chambersburg burnings, McCausland Johnson raiding, Averill’s pursuit, and praise for General Israel Johnson, with reflections on Frederick locals and wartime duties.
Marshall Jones colored, after a brief jail spell for striking a colored woman, was jailed again for assault with intent to kill George Fippnes. Deputy Smith intervened as Jones swung a brick at Flipping. Bail set at 200 dollars. Jones to await September Grand Jury. Two white men, including Withide, faced fines or jail for disorders after a night of drinking.
Helen Witham and J Grinage file for absolute divorce from wife Sarah Grinace. Court records show grounds and related notices. The docket lists Dorsey first as a party in the case, with standard divorce proceedings anticipated.
Twelve more Italians passed through Frederick yesterday and headed to Middletown to work on the State road from Middletown to South Mountain. About 24 Italians are now employed on the project, plus 12 to 15 locals from Middletown. Work has begun on the covered bridge end of Middletown, with a five foot fill near Lewis Shank’s home and another near the Romer Younkins house. Locals are living near the site in rented shacks. no disorder reported.
A noted dermatologist promotes bold-sulphur cream for itching and eczema. The product is said to instantly soothe irritation, destroy parasites, and leave skin clear. It is recommended for application like cold cream and sold by pharmacies.
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