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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1915
Page
5
Entries note Montreal captured by General Montgomery with colonial forces in 1775, Catherine II of Mussina nickname Semiramis, 1720 birth. Rossini death 1792. Allies push Germans back at Yser. Astronomical events list visible planets and a shooting star sighting.
Sheriff elect William C. Roderick announces his appointees to serve during his two years in office. Wertenbaker of Graceham becomes office deputy, Kupp of Frederick riding deputy, Sponseller of Frederick turnkey. Roderick’s choices align with prior predictions and include familiar Republican figures in Frederick County.
A fragmented list shows various business names and items for sale or notice of help wanted. Entries include dining room suits, studios, a machine shop, poultry, cider, millinery, oysters, and fish market items. The scattered items suggest a civic club public sale and miscellaneous advertisements from Thurmont and nearby areas.
Obituaries report the death of Mrs Wilhelmina Schroyer at 82 in Wolfsville with a Sunday Lutheran service at Wolfsville. Ada L Rollins of Keokuk Iowa mourned by Frederickt locals. Genevieve M Walsh of Harpers Ferry WV died after brief illness with ties to Frederick and Visitation Academy alumnae, funeral held recently.
Miss Eleanor Young of East Second Street is ill with grip and recently discharged from Frederick City Hospital. Sabina Beckley’s friend welcomes her improvement and return home soon. The Frederick town Democrat George Edward Smith gains praise for surviving the election, noted for his singing during campaigns. A flag is to be presented at Piney Creek School on Thanksgiving Day by Washington Camp No 21 IOOF, with Taneytown Camp IOOF and Taneytown band attending.
Five directors were elected including Andrew K. Coffman as agricultural chairman, Dr. Victor D. Miller Jr. as public welfare chairman, and Marberry I. Patterson Street Commissioner Charles A Ritchey and 3. E. Minium.
Fourteen persons applied this morning to take the civil service examination for clerks and carriers. The exam was conducted by J. W. A WimBrury, secretary of the examining board. The piece includes a Punch Bowl quote about debts and fivers.
The News notes two insertions of a wanted ad drew nine teen replies, showing ads work. It cites a coat lost by Mrs. George F. Hargett near Adamstown that was recovered after a finder on Wisner Street returned it, illustrating the ads efficiency.
John H. Klinger of Lancaster married Miss Sarena Hay of Lebanon this morning at Evangelical Reformed Church parsonage with plans to reside in Lancaster. Engagement announced for Naomi Elizabeth Thomas to William E. Shilling of Washington DC. Trail Avenue lot sold for 685 dollars to Marshal E. Schaeffer by county treasurer Frederick W. Cramer. Willard's train incident reports a fatality of Roy Tedrick near Martinsburg during a trip with officials. Rabbit counts from Montgomery County hunting trip noted for George Strasburger and Thomas Penn.
Public sale announced for Friday November 19 1915 at 129 East Fourth Street items include parlor suit sofas stoves bureaus bed frames mattresses and many other household goods cash terms auctioneer H R Lease clerk D C Brish notice also mentions local business promotions Christmas openings and club events with addresses in Frederick Maryland including a farm for sale near Middletown and a card party hosted by Fitzhugh Lee Chapter UDC with timings and locations in November 1915
The Domestic Building Association solicits subscriptions for Series No 19 and offers payment plans to buy homes of 500, 1000, or 2000 dollars after 350 weekly payments. Details include shares worth 100 dollars at maturity, 10 cent entrance fee per share, and 25 cent weekly dues. Secretaries Francis B Sappington invites membership at Farmers' and Mechanics Bank on Saturdays and Mondays.
Robert Hill of Buckeystown, foreman at O. J. Keller Lime Company quarry near Buckeystown, was struck in the right eye by a stone chip while breaking rock. The chip cut the eyeball, threatening sight, and doctors fear loss of vision. The incident could fall under Maryland Workmen's Compensation Law with potential damages up to about 1200 dollars, plus medical expenses.
A historical notice lists officers and directors for a bank including J. D. Baker as an officer and WM G. Baker as president with a capital indication of 100000 dollars. Other names include John 8. Ramsburg Daniel Baker Wm G Baker CC H Conley M D C M Thomas P L Hargett D E Kefauver John 8 Newman Thos H Haller and J H Gembrill Jr.
A farm south of Frederick adjoining Mount Olivet cemetery offers 142 acres under cultivation. The property includes an 11 room plastered stone house, a 45 by 80 foot stone barn, wagon shed, corn house and other outbuildings. Two street entrances, productive soil, and potential future development sites on Centre street. Cramer & Stauffer Court Street invite inquiries.
Real estate and farm offerings include multiple tracts around Frederick, Adamstown and Mt. Pleasant. Properties span 30 to 200 acres featuring hay, stock and dairy operations with proximity to State Road and trolley lines. Insurance services offered. owner seeks business and appreciates potential partners.
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