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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
4
The issue outlines subscription prices and formats for The Daily News and The Semi Weekly News. It lists mailing rates, club incentives, and payment requirements. It mentions office locations in Frederic and Brunswick and notes distribution points and contact numbers.
A government bulletin urges expanding sheep farming, noting wool and mutton demand and idle land. The main barrier is dogs, which terrorize flocks as rural populations grow. Proposes high license fees, strict confinement laws, and liberal compensation to farmers for livestock losses and flock distress. Dog owners opposed, many legislators also dog owners. Compensation should cover actual losses and lowered flock morale.
Frederick items from The News columns May 1 3694 note the Frederick Juniors beating Jail Street Sports 18 to 1, Erns t H King and Wiliam Bennett Jr s, Harvey Longnecker injured in a fall from a barcy, Franklin A Wesander resigns as county constable Middletown district, a Work Not Cinb organized with nine officers Thomas Ebvert president Charles Spezer treasurer Paul Lampe recording secretary Levis Frater corresponding secretary.
L. Motter defends the city against misinformation over a railroad contract and street lighting. He argues the city can control service and rates, disputes $25,000 cost claims, cites New York City’s neon signs, and urges economy and public cooperation for Recife’s welfare.
Purely Personal column items note Miss Willams and Miss Shriver returning from Atlantic City after a fortnight away. Mrs. Fannie Stockman and Master John Stockman return from visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Zimmerman. Col. John J. Wood is on a business trip out of town. Mrs. F. B. Evans visits Lee Town W Va. Katherine Tappert, librarian at Hagerstown Library, will visit Miss Altin and attend a library play at City Opera House tomorrow evening. Mrs. Edward H. Beyer visits Miss Charlotte Sinn. Mr. and Mrs. A. Kemp Keefer spend time in Atlantic City. R. A. Kemp and family and Mrs. W. G. Parker moved to Clifton summer home for the coming months.
A Baltimore reception for Rev Dr E H Lamar drew Mr and Mrs Harry L Tammany and others while a Utica home hosted a birthday surprise for Mr Ethan Wachter with music games and refreshments. Attendees included numerous Lamberts Stull Baer Snook and Summers families in a lively social season roundup.
Miss Bessie V. Keyser daughter of Mr and Mrs William Keyser Bethel became the bride of Stacy F Stull of Utica in a quiet ceremony at the Keyser home on South Market Street Rev C T Glessner officiated Miss Mary Keyser sister of the bride was bridesmaid Walter Stull stood with the groom The couple plans a honeymoon in Hagerstown and Berkeley Springs after which they will live with his parents also noted is the engagement of Margaret McPherson to Clement Edward Gardiner Jr of New York with a June Auburn wedding planned and Gardiner described as a prominent businessman
Senator Blair Lee filed his campaign expense statement showing contributions of 4831.70 and disbursements of 4412.84 leaving a balance on hand. The text notes a personal contribution to the fund and lists recipients of funds, including Edgar Nash as treasurer. Marshalls are indicted over an assault case involving Virginia and Grace Marshall with details of a residence near St Michaels. Repair work on South Wisner Street has begun with steam roller and planned stone paving.
Maryland law changes from the Flexner Bachman survey create new posts for education officials. The State superintendent becomes a four year appointee by the State Board, with county level supervisors for high schools rural education and colored schools. County boards gain broader duties for attendance and clerical staff while the county superintendent becomes the central authority.
The annual meeting of the Women s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Middle Conference of the Lutheran church Maryland Swnod was held at Woodsboro Lutheran church with 110 delegates and visitors. Mrs P A Herlman of Baltimore spoke on Africa and Mrs Amy S Albrecht, a 26 year missionary to India, gave a compelling address. Local and visiting members attended from Frederick and other towns. The Glad Circle Literary Society met at the Lutheran Chapel with recitations and readings followed by refreshments.
The Baltimore campaign for Billy Sunday evangelistic work spent about 96,738 dollars with eight weeks of activity, 11 members in the party, and a final cash balance of around two dollars. Food for the party at the Mount Vernon Place home ran 997.73, and various costs included tabernacle rental, salaries, and vehicle use. Collections weighed about four tons with pennies leading at 426.936. The report notes large totals and a future visit to Baltimore after the Kansas City tour ends.
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