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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
6
The Frederick News announces subscription plans including daily, semi weekly, and annual options with rates and addresses for acquiring, subscribing, and distributing the paper. It lists Brunswick office details, printing capabilities, sale locations, and contact numbers, urging subscribers to report delivery issues for service improvement.
A Boston waitress movement seeks a fixed wage scale, arguing current pay as low as one or two dollars weekly and criticizing the tip system as degrading. Advocates insist serving is valuable work and should be fairly compensated by employers, not patrons. The piece also notes New York City's public purchasing reforms reducing costs by centralizing procurement.
A dated essay argues taxpayers should scrutinize public officials and push for better purchasing methods. It warns of covert pressure and favors for suppliers, noting inferior goods may be accepted at no extra cost. Emphasis placed on systematic purchases and a clean personal record for buyers.
The New York World notes Allied unity in face of peace rumors as Britain, Russia affirm no separate peace with the Central Powers, and Japan joins the alliance pledge. It argues only a common war’s end with allies can be considered. The Buffalo Express reports November farm estimates showing record crops, rising prices, and strong markets driven by war demand and expanding foreign markets.
Grif Alexander reflects in the Pittsburgh Dispatch on time as a gift and a burden. The poem ponders Yesterday and Tomorrow, urging prudent use of youth and the slow, steady progress of time toward mortality. The speaker views time as a rare resource that slips away, demanding mindful action.
Attendees include HL Dorsey Etchison in Dallimore on business, Mrs Henry A. Tiahn visiting relatives in Walvernville, Mrs William H. Kren in West All Saints Street, and Miss Mamie Crum returning from Washington. Kefauver attends Maryland Masons sessions in Batttere Prat. many others linger in Baltimore, Frederick, Warrington, and Washington, with family and friends hosting gatherings and travel between towns.
Property transfers recorded in the county include Cleyton C Keedy and others conveying real estate to William P F Lewis, and John M Cutler and wife transferring to Elbridge F Biges, with sums listed. Additional deeds show Clayton O Keedy as trustee to Benjamin C Perry and others, and grants by Charles Oo Hummer to Willai Miller, plus Grove transfers to Frank H Grove. Marriage licenses list George Lewis Gordon aged 24 and Myrie Trene Cathaugh aged 18, both of Pen Mar Maryland, and Charles Smith aged 25 of Brunswick with Annie Norris aged 22 of Frederick, both colored.
The Economy and Emergency Council appointed by the State Democratic Convention met yesterday afternoon in the clinic office of Dr. Frank J. Goodnow. Har ver Nase of Boston was engaged to examine the Fate offices and departments with a view to reorganizing them along business lines. Mrs. C. C. E. Joy, previously ill, shows improvement.
Local items from the News column dated November 18, 1895 recount a fire at a fodder storage unit damaged by suspected arson and a mob lynching near Frederick. A man named Shankle faced rape charges and was forcibly removed from jail. Bowens was lynched in a field on Jefferson Road. Officials and juries handled the ensuing coroner inquest, with names including Eckstemnarted and Danner among those cited.
Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore hosted Maryland Week exhibits with county farmers earning prizes and ribbons. Frederick County entries, judged after Tuesday, highlighted corn, wheat, and other crops with multiple first prizes and notable attendees from the county. An upcoming joint meeting of Frederick farming associations will discuss proposed legislation, while Washington Gower near Keedysville continues recovery after a severe leg injury.
Frederick County National Bank of Frederick Maryland reports assets including loans 3 300 net 40 overdrafts 0 54, securities 5946, premiums on bonds, and reserves. liabilities include capital stock and deposits. Farmers and Mechanics National Bank at Frederick lists loans 726,335.95, overdrafts 169.89, securities 597,690.75, and stock subscriptions with balances detailed.
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