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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1915
Page
7
A light weekly column by Mary Jane recalls pleasant early winter days, local happenings, and social notes. It covers weather quirks, Aurora observations, church events, hospital donations, fetes, weddings and obituaries, prices, and holiday preparations, urging readers to support local shops and honor regional heroes.
A fierce twenty four hour clash unfolds along the Isonzo as Italians press Gorizia defenses and gain ground. King Victor Emmanuel and staff are at front headquarters as dawn opens a new phase following Austrian bombardment. Also a report from Halifax about a time fuse found aboard the Rio Lages after a fire damaged cargo including sugar.
A damaged advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment as an emergency doctor to stop pain and kill germs. It promises infection neutralization and faster healing by relieving congestion and aiding natural flow, urging constant use at the bedside.
A summary of multiple literary society sessions including BL L 8 divisions C and D, with programs ranging from recitations and debates to essays on immigration and contraband, plus meeting adjournments and judges decisions. Also covers Juvenile and White Society meetings, and notices of upcoming gatherings.
The Clover Leaf Literary Society adjourned to meet November 24 with programs including Bible readings and recitations among members A Thomas, E Shipley, N Smith, J Grove, C Gregg and discussions on civilization’s happiness. The Junior Literary Society met November 12 under President Harry Sherald with a varied program and plans for a debate on November 19. The C Section of the Alcott Literary Society held its regular meeting with readings, recitations, a solo, current events, and a journal report, adjourned for November 19.
Washington reports say David Starr Jordan president of Leland Stanford University and head of the International Peace Congress told President Wilson a neutral nations conference may be held before Christmas at The Hague Herne or Copenhagen to seek peace in Europe. Jordan delivered a Peace congress resolution urging Wilson to cooperate with neutrals in calling the meeting. He cited evidence from the warring nations foreign policy chiefs likely to welcome neutral action based on international justice. Jordan noted Holland Sweden Switzerland Denmark and Spain would participate in a peace push.
Showers today give way to clearing and cool air. Tomorrow remains fair but chilly with lingering northwest winds.
The Longfellow Literary Society met at Girls High School on Friday November 12 with Helen Fisher as president. Treasurer’s report and secretary minutes were read before a program that included songs by the school readings and recitations by Alice Haller Margaret Simpson Edna Hargett Ellen Mensell Barbara Lochner Mary Hitzelberger Laura Shenk Joy Reinmuth Ruth Bennett Elizabeth Ebert and Joy Reinmuth. The society adjourned to reconvene Friday November 24 at 7.
German forces under Field Marshal von Hindenburg retreat from swampy woods west and southwest of Riga, moving beyond lake Babit toward the gulf with no Russian interference. The region south and west of Riga is mire from recent rains, complicating movement along the Milan rail line dividing German and Russian zones. Machine Gun Company for W. Va. Huntington, West Virginia, forms with fifty men under Major H. F. B. Riceville, many socially prominent, to join the West Virginia National Guard.
A despatch from Athens reports a decree dissolving the chamber of deputies and fixing new elections for December 19. Earlier messages had noted the date but the army demobilization was seen as a prerequisite. The reports align with ongoing political instability in Greece.
The Water Gap House at Delaware Water Gap Monroe County was destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of 150000. Owner J Purdy Cope and his wife were preparing to leave for the Panama exposition when the blaze began on the fourth floor. The Water Gap Hose Co and Stroudsburg units fought the fire but could not save the building. The annex and engine room were also ruined with sparks reaching the Delaware River. The hotel had closed Monday after a strong season and may be rebuilt to reopen in May 1916.
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