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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
6
The Frederick News announces subscription rates for The Fredrick Daily News and Semi Weekly News. The office lists staff roles and contact methods, noting telegraph and mail submissions, with post office designation as Second Class Mail Matter.
The article praises Frederick County's strong agricultural position with rising production in fruit and dairy and notes the scientific farming movement boosting yields. It also commends the third annual municipal spring cleanup, arguing clean cities improve health and attract residents, and lauds community participation and the broader war effort.
The New York World notes initial optimism around Dr. Friedmann arriving here seeking to prove his treatment. It acknowledges the hope for a godsend to mankind while wary of possible futility and the chance that he merely represents an honest delusion. The piece frames the arrival as a test of promise versus doubt.
Described as a controversial tear through medical ethics, the Friedmann vaccine saga shows officials, proponents, and profiteers clashing over a TB treatment. Critics accuse Friedman and associates of capitalizing on despair. supporters push for access while cautioning governance and safety.
A Washington Herald excerpt presents playful wordplay between a fond parent and an inquiring son about reason and instinct. The cartoonish dialogue centers on wit about what guides right conduct and the humor of legal costs echoing in a casual exchange.
Fire destroyed the poultry powder factory of Valentine and Company at Rocky Ridge and the adjacent residence of M r and Mrs J J Valentine. Loss estimated between 7000 and 9000 dollars, partly insured, with about 8000 pounds of poultry powder inside. Early morning blaze discovered near 1 am. the couple escaped in night clothing. Nearby property saved as flames spread from factory to house. property owner Edward Jarman. lease value about 41000.
Mr. Casper E. Cline spends the day in Baltimore. Tarry G. Dorsey returns from a business trip to New York. Mrs. George Chew of West South Street visits her sister in Baltimore. Mr. Chimes W. Lough of West Third Street is on a Taney trip. Mr. Harry G. Dorsey and children return from Washington, D.C. Mr. John Gaumgardner Sr. of North Market Street spends the day in Baltimore on business. Mr. Harry Ridenour of West Patrick Street, who worked in Baltimore, has returned home. Mr. Guy A. Saunders of Hagerstown, visiting Mrs. Mary Rimmlerplan and family on West Patrick Street, has returned.
A poetic reflection on enduring heavy trials and looming despair. The speaker laments misjudgment, broken friendships, and encroaching gloom, yet clings to distant hope of dawn and the sustaining embrace of peace, love, and divine guidance through hardship.
Prof G W Walker of Montrevia announces the engagement of his daughter Parepa Wesley to Mr T A Day of Philadelphia. The wedding will be in Tyne with a quiet ceremony following the death of Miss Walker's sister, and 20 invitations issued. While clearing the Washington headquarters site on West All Saints Street, workers uncovered old English coins dated 1773 1774 and 1776 behind a washboard along with a knife fork and a pair of old scissors.
Frederick notes from May 1A recount county commissioner term changes after a 1841 constitution amendment causing a party dispute over six year versus two year terms. Rev Pr U RL Eschbach was named president of the board and Rev S Slacek of Westminster elected secretary. The Evangelical Reform church inaugurated and hosted three concerts. Prof James Fo Grbson of the Metropolitan Church choir was invited to perform. Committees formed for Confederate Veterans ceremonies planned for June 1. Capt. Philpot Lieut. Shipley and Sgt. Obenderier named to oversee commemorations of Confederate soldiers.
Construction on the Empire Theatre advances rapidly with no delays. About half the floor joists are down, showing a double pitch floor and a two and a half inch head clearance. An orchestra pit is planned, entrances and balcony access are framed, and ornamental plaster work arrives as the building aims for completion within three weeks.
The funeral of Mrs Jennie Clareit widow of John Henry Clat occurred Sunday afternoon at Montgomery chapel Clagettsville. Rev H C Keen officiated with pallbearers B J Brandenburg James Day Edward A M Baker Washington Purdum Samuel Warfield Pletcher Roger. Interment followed at the church cemetery. William T Lewis of Kemptown served as funeral director.
Charles Herman, a well known florist, said yesterday he completed planting hedge on the Bos's High School grounds and Hood College property totaling SAC feet with 400 feet on each site. He also planted much of the hedge at Craddock Meishts.
Frederick readers report relief from backache and weak kidneys after using Dean's Kidney Pills. testimonial from John T. Welster of East Church Street, Mil, recommends the remedy, noting improved secretions and reduced pain. Sells at local druggists, with postwar marketing in Rafael, New York and nearby agents.
The report lists latest sales corrected to noon by Motler Uros Co and brokers. It notes various bonds and stocks including Power, Seaboard Air Line, United Railways, Western Maryland, Mercantile Trust, Citizens Bank, Fairmont, and Chicago Railways with figures and certificates. references Georgia Alabama Maryland and other entities, reflecting a broad securities snapshot from the era.
A horse attached to plumber T F Kennedy s wagon bolted yesterday toward South Market Street. Bernard Kennedy removed the bridle to feed it, the horse ran off, slipped on Church street, fell, injuring its legs slightly and breaking a shaft. No other damage reported. Also include is a 1886 Toledo, Ohio, notice about Hall s Catarrh Cure offering a reward for cures, sworn by Frank J Cheney and notarized by A W Gleason, with druggist endorsements and a note for Hall s Family Pills for constipation.
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