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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1919
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment from The Daily News mentions republication rights and an association link but contains no clear events, dates, or names. The readable bits hint at copyright or dispatcher content and publication notes without cohesive context.
The 1919 article argues that clerical workers in offices, banks, and stores face wage pressures and a bleak outlook as prices rise. It warns many such jobs could be filled by young women, urging better pay for teachers and professors and cautioning ambitious youths against low skilled trades while extolling the value of productive work.
A poetic benediction urges more kindness, patience, and courage to improve the world. A surprise social at Miss Mary Tyson’s home on 814 North Market continues with games, dancing, and refreshments for guests from local towns and Pennsylvania. An ad for Hall’s Catarrh Medicine claims internal treatment for catarrh with a blend of proven ingredients and blood purifiers.
Local society notes list residents and guests from Hagerstown and nearby towns. Names include Roxann Byrd White Earl M. Davis Catherine Hettenhemmer and Mrs F T Davis, with travels to Baltimore Columbus Exford and East Orange. Dr Chas Goodell and family plan a Boston visit. Mr Mehrling’s aunt dies in Baltimore.
A series of local marriages is recorded. Robert L. Sharrer of Frederick wed Myrtle FE Holt of Lewis Town at the bride's home with a small company including Holt family members. Other nuptials listed include Diller and Smith at Concordia Lutheran Church Baltimore, Elder and Biden joining Elder and Panetta Golden in Lewistown, and Kline and Dillon uniting in Manchester with Marie Dillon of Mt. Wolf.
Gas explosion in Lansdowne Pennsylvania kills Dennis AL Collins of Fernwood and injures his family. The blast forced the Collins to abandon their home as authorities investigate the deadly incident and the accompanying shockwaves touch neighbors.
Local items from The News columns recall events on November 17 18. The encampment of soldiers near Petersville broke up. Roy Brandenburg of Kemptown shot a 7 foot 4 inch eagle weighing pounds. City officials discussed a stone crusher for streets but waited on a visit to observe Hagerstown usage. Frances Steckle resigned to teach music at Macon Academy Woodstock Virginia. Chinese embroideries were donated to All Saints Church Hankow. A charity sale aided Frederick City Hospital. W King of Middleport shipped 150 rabbits to New York City.
Mrs Charles B Tyson of Baltimore formerly of this city was knocked down by an automobile or fell from a trolley car in Washington on Saturday afternoon and was taken to Casualty Hospital in an unconscious condition. Her sisters Miss Elizabeth Haller and Miss Jeanie Haller were notified as doctors puzzled over the cause. She had moved to Baltimore years ago and was widow of the late Charles B Tyson, former deputy in the clerk's office.
Albert Wisner about 28 was thrown from a buggy on North Market Street last evening. He lay semi conscious and was taken to the hospital with severe facial and shoulder bruises. The spirited horse bolted after a telegraph pole collision with a store, then ended by knocking over a street vendor’s stand and was finally caught by Officer Albert Long. Wisner’s condition remained unchanged this morning. The horse was sent to a veterinary hospital. A birthday party at the Wiseman home in Knoxville featured a wreath cake and several youngsters in attendance.
The US Weather Bureau predicts a fair and warmer spell lasting through Thanksgiving, signaling a lull before winter storms. Recent days were foggy with a record cold followed by heavy frost and widespread leaf drop as vegetation withered in Frederick.
A Frederick county notice refers to a Twenty Years Ago column item about Mayor receiving rabbits and partridges on a hunting trip. Deputies questioned the source after a deputy game warden and Louis C. Etchison asked who informed on the mayor. Authorities stress lawful hunting and vigilance.
Relief quick and safe by Bayer Tablets of Aspirin stamped with the Bayer Cross. The Bayer name signifies genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years and proven safe by millions. A box of twelve tablets costs a few cents. Druggists also offer larger Bayer mixtures under the Bayer trademark.
A short health notice warns that a common cold can lead to serious illness and urges taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs. It emphasizes rapid relief reduces danger and promotes savings stamps as part of the advertisement.
James W Houck age 14 and Harry Cramer age 15 were hunting on a farm when a loaded rifle discharged after being dropped. Houck received a bullet in the heel. he was treated at home and then at Frederick City Hospital after X-ray and surgery. The incident occurred near Monocacy and Wachter farm, with medical staff including Drs Hedges and Thomas attending. In a separate incident Gordon Spurrier, 11, broke an arm after being pushed from a straw stack. bone reset by Dr B Thomas.
James H Harris serves as president Frank L Stoner as vice president and Albert Gilson as cashier in a local bank notice. The fragmentary text lists officer titles with unclear additional data, indicating a formal banking appointment or governance update.
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