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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
4
The death of Mrs Donald McLean removes from Frederick a loyal hearted woman famed for patriotism and civic work. An eloquent speaker and Daughters of the American Revolution president, she supported memorials and societies that fostered national pride and local charity. The News joins friends in sympathy with her family.
A race at Sheepshead Bay New York ended in tragedy as Carl Limberg and his mechanician died driving at 104 mph. The crowd of about 25 000 was subdued by the fatal outcome. The piece reflects on thrill seekers desire to witness peril and compares it to circus stunts and balloon ascensions, noting aviation now satisfies the same appetite.
The piece argues that aviators and auto racers accept danger, noting air squalls and pockets test fate. It contends law often seeks to halt perilous exhibitions yet riders would take risks on public roads, driven by sport and money, while some admire fearless conduct despite danger.
The Oakley Graphic reflects on the country publisher's close ties to community life and the daily push and pull of joys and sorrows. It notes how obituaries, new babies, shows, and personal misfortunes interweave on the newsroom page, shaping the editor's devotion to his craft.
Notes on seasonal happenings and suitors in Frederick County. A strawberry seller’s song and local merchants advertise wedding rings amid wartime shortages. Observations on Memorial Day to the Fourth of July parades and women in military camps dubbed Soldierettes may pursue aviation training becoming air pilots.
Philadelphia Ledger notes delegates of the General Assembly urged to preach with cheer and optimism. The piece laments gloom and advocates a sunny faith as churches seek inspiring messages. Mrs. Wilbur Horn and her daughter, hosted by Mrs. FL Hedges on West Second Street, are mentioned among visitors.
Purely Personal notes list visits by Mr and Mrs Charlies Ridgely of Frederick to their son George in Hagerstown and others including Mrs Robert I Clapp of Statesville North Carolina visiting Dr J O Hendrix in Rockwell Terrace. Also includes trips by Miss Viola Colliflower and Miss Mildred Neighbours in Lewistown and Frederick, and Mrs Parks Fisher of Baltimore visiting her cousin Mrs Laura Chapline.
Girls' High School class of 1914 held a linen shower at Miss Grace Hummelbaugh’s home for Miss Elinor Cline, who will wed Ernest Webb this June, and announced Miss Hummelbaugh’s engagement to Harling Sponseller. Both couples are from the same class, with their marriages marking the first among the group. Mr. Webb and Mr. Sponseller rank fourth and fifth in the class, and Jesse Kahl tied the knot shortly before commencement. Other marriages include Matthew P. Staley and Elmer Brown. Miss Hummelbaugh, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Hummelbaugh, will graduate in elocution at Hood College. Mr. Sponseller belongs to the Sponseller and Moore firm. Also noted is a scholarship offer from Thomas Fell of St. John’s Military Academy to Edward Delaplaine. The ad in the clipping also references Hall’s Catarrh Cure and other unrelated items.
Archival notes from May 21 494 recounts in Frederick columns. Local figure Tom Giffinger tallies three two baggers at bat while in the Mono river area Parsons Miller Rever Deli Ira Miller and Leslie Cramey launch a new boat named the dal. Governor Swendes appoints Geo W Boughman to be justice of the peace in the county, replacing H A Waters. Thomas Schley partners in Keller and Newman coal wood and hay business.
The Frederick Art Club closed its season with a magazine evening hosted by Miss Anna Thomas. Miss Doub announced the biennial Women’s Clubs meeting in New York May 23 to June 5 and that Mrs. Joseph H. Apple will represent the club. Committees for next year were named with Miss Mary Ott as chair. The program covered candles and candlesticks, furniture and its makers, and rugs, tracing history from ancient lighting to Chippendale chairs and the influence of Stanford White on Chinese rugs.
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