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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1916
Page
4
Mayor Lewis H. Fratey announced a citywide Self Denial Day to fund Thanksgiving relief for the poor. Residents are urged to skip luxuries and drop donations in red Self Denial boxes placed around town. The initiative seeks to surpass the prior $65 raised and extend charitable aid to destitute families.
The Men’s Club of All Saints Episcopal Church in this city announces a meeting on Tuesday evening November 28 at the club rooms on Court Street. Paul Winchester veteran newspaper man and former political editor of the Baltimore News will speak on Should the President of the United States be Elected by Popular Vote Invited attendance. The December meeting December 19 features Corporal William Saylor Company A who will discuss Experiences of a Guardsman on The Mexican Border with stereopticon views.
The reassessment in Frederick County is on schedule with Woodsboro and New Market completed and reports sent to Supervisor Alfred W. Gaver. Gaver would not provide figures but noted increases in both towns, higher in Woodsboro. All work expected finished by January 1, with office moved to the Court House second floor. Montgomery County commissioners appoint Bremsher and Harris as assessors for Poolsville and Barnes Town districts, succeeding Withme and West.
A verbose advertisement claims stomach troubles can be cured, recounting a customer who allegedly improved after hospital treatment and a new remedy. It touts dramatic recovery and urges readers to trust the advertised potion as a proven remedy.
Work began on the new roof of St. Josephs Catholic Church using asbestos tiling. Local residents Bernard Lantz and James G. Shop reported large piece counts moved in October. Several property deeds were recorded, a dances at Charles Tepper’s home drew over 100 guests, and Rev. Kenneth M. Craig was elected chaplain of St Andrew's Society in Latimore. Various residents reported illnesses, hospital stays, and community events including preaching at the chapel and real estate transfers in the county totaling nominal sums.
Mrs Mollie Lewis visited daughter Mrs Harry Schafer in Middletown over Sunday. Miss Vinnie Sterner of Braddock stayed with Miss Helen Lewis. Mrs Evra Horme visiting Washington DC. Mr and Mrs William Heng return from wedding tour and stay with bride at home. Misses Mary Culler and Marie Hemp in Frederick. Mr Walter Rice of Washington spent weekend with relatives. A motorcycle accident near Jefferson injures Keller family minor bruises and a broken arm. Thimble Club met at Mrs Brown with many members present. Grangers to meet Thursday evening at 7:30.
The first A Division meeting of the BOL. L. 8. was held after a Joint meeting with minutes read by Secretary Hervly. Reports and debates followed including elections, with Harold Quinn and Clifford Cannon among speakers. The Key and Gladstone Societies held programs, and the 7th Grade White Society presented songs, recitations, and a journal reading. The telephone company announced new connections for numerous customers across streets and avenues with names and addresses listed.
Desk Sergeant John Engelbrecht and Officers Painter and Hahn hunted Friday and bagged 11 rabbits. Engelbrecht took five, Painter and Hahn three each. Hahn fired a shot that cleanly clipped off a rabbit’s ears and top of its head, leaving only ears. The incident was observed by others and noted for publication.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 50 o clock Rev Dr A B G Rupp will deliver an address Jesse Michael conducts the meeting Prof Amyn Hurgee leads the singing The orchestra furnishes music and George H Morgan will run a sale during the service
The performers set to take part in the YMCA circus will hold a dress rehearsal Monday evening. Also mentions hunting permit and an office for sale in brief notices.
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