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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
6
The Frederick Daily News and Semi Weekly News announce subscription rates and delivery options. The paper is mailed nationwide and carriers serve the city with annual rates listed, urging cash with orders and indicating connections to the Chesapeaks and Potomac Telephone Exchange for news and advertisements.
May 17 1913 report recounts a Freder ick negro being denied registration under the 1904 city election law and grandfather clause. The court ruled the qualifications violate the Fifteenth Amendment, nulling the act and signaling limited immediate impact on the upcoming election. It notes about thirty black voters and a few foreign-born residents gain voting rights, with the rest unaffected. The piece discusses constitutional principles, calls for charter revision and codification of ordinances, and critiques the antiquated city framework.
The text notes that city laws should be codified and given attention, indicating a focus on organizing and formalizing municipal statutes for clearer governance and reference. The remark suggests forthcoming action or study on compiling existing ordinances into a coherent code.
A parade of Brecon Division and church school literary groups held Friday and May meetings. Programs included essays, recitations, orations, and debates on topics from cooperation over competition to America’s auto racing. Judges favored the affirmative in one debate. visitors included Professor John T. White. A tragic note ends with the accidental shooting of 14-year-old Richard McNew of Eastport, a relative of Rev. Browne.
A lively crowd gathered at the market base as berries sold from 15 to 25 cents a box. Weather slowed growth producing smaller fruit. supply of potatoes and other staples varied with prices steady or rising. Prices listed for eggs, butter, poultry, vegetables, fruit, and fish. Baltimore police probe fire at Samuel G. Crocker home. Fire Marshal Myers to review. Charles J. Sian elected treasurer of Platt and Company after twenty years with the firm.
Advertisement claims a tonic called Bitters cures weakness and nervous fatigue by improving stomach and liver function. It targets tired, ambitious men and suggests lasting appetite and vitality gains. Promoted by Peatre's Pharmacy as a top health remedy available at Topeka Electric with a price of 33.06.
The Hood College Glee Club will give a performance tonight in the Town Hall at Middletown. The concert promises vocal selections by the college choir for local residents and students.
An 1893 note reports an adjourned Maryland Cassis Reform ed church meeting in Frederick where Rev. T. F. Holmmer was elected president and Rev. A. A. Conner pro tem. The call for Rev. Lion E. Coblentz to St Paul’s Reformed church in Baltimore was confirmed with a committee named to install. The piece mentions local weather, and notes incorporation talks for Frederick and Middleton Electric Railroad with stock at 825400 and major New York principals.
Fifty report from Saunter's Mane to Lt. Col. Markey that 49 men from Company A Maryland National Guard returned after a week of annual rifle training. Of 45 men taken to the range, 45 qualified. 10 experts, 1 sharpshooter, and 34 marksmen. The unit shot the full U S Army course for the first time among East Coast National Guard groups. Next year all guards will shoot the same course. Altogether 58 men are expected to qualify as the company aims to capture the National Defense Trophy, currently held for two years by Company A but held back by past limits on numbers.
Mr and Mrs Morris A Soper of Baltimore paused in Frederick today while traveling from Hagerstown to Baltimore by car. Mr Soper heads the Hagerstown Police Commissioners board and was a recent Maryland attorney general candidate on the Goldsborough ticket with Governor Goldsborough.
Malter Bros. & Co. Bakers and Brokers report corrected noon prices May 17, 1943. Listings include Consolidated, Seaboard Air Line, United Railways, Maryland issuers, and various bonds with notes on income, common, and preferred shares. Obscure text obscures some entries. main items focus on rail and utility securities and coal stocks.
Bank ledger lists assets and liabilities with figures for reserves loans specie legals deposits and total balances. Notable totals include 7 606 900 dollars in unspecified line items 14 004 000 in reserve 23 242 000 deposits and 8 528 006 in another category.
Daily stock quotations provided by Motier Bros. Co. report current price movements, openings, highs and lows across major exchanges. The brief notice notes market activity with focus on key movers and overall trend for investors and traders.
An attractive sign stands before James E. Sols garage on North Carroll street. John S. Newman home on East Second street has been repainted by workers under Mehrl F. Moberly. J. Howard Mullican, confined indoors by illness, has shown some improvement.
The funeral for Gertha M. Dean was held yesterday afternoon at 2:50 at Asbury Church with Rev. L. J. Valentine officiating. Floral emblems were presented. Pallbearers included Thomas Spencer, Frank Holland, Samuel Jenkins, Fred Simonson, George Robinson, and Charles Robinson. Interment followed at Greenmount Cemetery. Thomas P. Rice served as funeral director.
An endorsement from John T. Webster of Frederick Maryland touts Dean's Kidney Pills as effective for backache and kidney distress. He says relief came from the first use and notes availability through Z. W. Warner’s Drug Store, Buffalo NY as US distributor.
Francis Balghvan of the Insurance Citizens Office in Frederick Virginia explains basic liability and property insurance concepts. He outlines that homeowners and drivers should ensure liability protection and property damage coverage, noting fire and accident risks and the need for proper policy protections.
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