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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary ad copy from the SHE DAILY NEWS and THE DAILY NEWS in Frederick Maryland outlines publication terms. It lists postal and subscription rates, addresses, managers and officers, and notices about mailing by carriers and second class matter.
The Frederick News asks subscribers who miss issues to report it and lists sale outlets including New City Hotel Buckey's Cigar Store 8 Market St Central Restaurant F K Schmidt's Cigar Store Arlington Hotel Braddock Heights Zimmerman Bros Grocery McCardell's Store for distribution and access.
The Carroll Record questions Maryland State spending on the Star Spangled Banner centennial, arguing patriotism should honor history without heavy private gains. It notes Baltimore’s $75,000 allocation as a model of commerce intruding on a public tribute and urges less commercialization of patriotic demonstrations.
A Baltimore committee resurfaces to pressure fulfillment of a long renounced pledge. Frederick was deceived over 2600 dollars. The piece warns readers to beware Baltimore politicians who threaten to mobilize taxpayers for the event and hints the celebration will proceed despite setbacks.
The piece argues geography is poorly learned by most people who travel little and are engaged in wars, praising the Little Red School-House for teaching geography for broader intelligence. It notes how few could locate the Vosges or place Louvain before the fighting and suggests tying geographic facts to human history to aid memory.
A review of Benedict XV’s path to the papacy and his promise of a broader, diplomatically rooted approach after Pius X. The piece highlights his rapid rise, past service in Madrid and Vatican diplomacy, and the role of moral power in pursuing peace amid Europe’s wartime devastation.
An antique advertisement states Mr Gallagher of Geneva suffered acute indigestion for over a year. After trying many remedies he found Chamberlain's Tablets effective within days, claiming rapid relief after two bottles. Sold by all dealers.
Constable Miller recovered a stolen glue repair outfit after a man borrowed it at a stall at the B and O station and left for the Stag Hotel. The thief, seen on the railroad tracks, pawned the outfit at Freed's saloon for whiskey and beer. The owner retrieved the property from Miller, though the thief remains at large, likely a faker.
State's Attorney Samuel A. Lewis said he would send an officer to the Jefferson section where a man named P. Peters has been selling dress and suiting goods. The seller claims to offer cheap cloth for making suits or dresses, but customers end up paying more for cloth and tailoring than for ready made clothing. The man is said to sell direct, not as an agent, and if he presents as a factory and ships goods out of state he may escape reach. No license record exists for any P. Peters in the clerk's office, and sales have been reported in Burkittaville, Jefferson and Middletown.
Auctioneer Harvey R Lease conducted a public sale at the courthouse today for Samuel V Doll and Jacob Rehrback executors of Melville E Doll. Fredericktown Savings Institution deposits worth 5417 were sold to Charles J Doll at 1.70 dollars per dollar. Aaron R Anters bought a life membership ticket in the Frederick County Agricultural Society for 760. Five shares of the Liberty and Frederick Turnpike Road Company par 20 sold to Charles J Doll at 4 each.
Fifty lines of local tidbits from the September 5 1894 Tur News noting a Western Maryland freight train wreck near Edgemont delaying traffic, a large Urbana district Democratic primary meeting backing Col L T Brien, a near completion Catholic church at Brunswick, Walkersville’s 10-0 baseball win over Rocky Ridge, and lists of district delegates to the county convention plus an early morning wagon wheel detachment on West Patrick Street.
Frederick public schools reopen Monday under School Superintendent G Lloyd Palmer who forecasts record enrollment aided by compulsory education enforcement. Transportation disputes arise over Frederick High School access from Walkersville and Harmony Grove pupils, while the board considers extending paid transport beyond eighth grade.
K Filamen, a German hiker from Milwaukee, was hit by a train near Iamsville and taken to Montevue Hospital for treatment. He reportedly left the institution yesterday, saying he was traveling from Milwaukee to Baltimore in search of work, possibly a professional tramp. Also, Miss Louise M. Fitez of Walkersville sues Harry M. Layman for breach of promise to marry, with counsel D Princeton Buckey and H S Felton.
A local advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Liniment for aches rheumatism sciatica lumbago and sore backs. It notes many sufferers have found it effective and that the product is sold by all dealers.
A public sale of valuable personal property will be held on the premises near Mealy about miles from Frederick on Wednesday September 16 1914 at 10 o'clock a m. Items include four standard bred mares and various household goods, hay, lumber, tools, and farm equipment. Terms: credit six months on sums over 10 with note secured, cash under 10, settlement day of sale. Auctioneers listed.
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