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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1914
Page
4
The Daily News announces rates for weekly and semi weekly editions and annual plans. It notes delivery by carrier or mail within the United States, with prices and payment rules, and lists the news office in Frederick Maryland connected to the Telephone Exchange.
The Frederick centennial events unfold over three days from Wednesday to Monday with formal opening exercises, a Thursday parade of agricultural, industrial and commercial activity, and a Friday march by county fraternities. Fraternal organizations showcase local homes and community service, culminating in tributes to Fort McHenry poet Francis Scott Key and the nation’s anthem. The celebration aims to portray Frederick’s civic spirit and freedom, leaving a lasting memory for residents.
Morning crowds gathered on West Church Street near Court Street to watch contractor Charles H. Klipp operate a large traction engine and a massive plow ripping up century old cobbles. Five men manned the plow as the cobbles, long resistant to traffic, gave way to modern street building methods.
Brunswick ball team stunned locals as Mor. Fieon led the Buds to a 2-2 finish after a hard fight spanning ¢ innings. The game was called when Jupiter Praviog refused to hold tack any longer.
Washington representative James W. Bryan, a Progressive, arrives this afternoon to speak to the Lutheran Sunday school Men’s Bible Class. The class will host him during his stay with a service at 9:46 tomorrow morning for a key celebration and homecoming. Bryan, born in 1874 at Lake Charles, La., Yale graduate, practiced law there before moving to Washington in 1905. He has served in the Louisiana State Senate and was elected to the Sixty-Third Congress as a Progressive.
Hymeneas Culerlet Poole and D Sprigg Chester wed in a Baltimore ceremony officiated by Dr L M Zimmerman. Attendants Miss Sadie King and Clyde Hoyer. Couple to reside at 300 Park Avenue after stay in Baltimore. Purvis Knippies Joseph Purvis and Lavinia Nipple wed at Evangelical Lutheran parsonage with Rev Dr Ulysses G Rupp officiating. Couple to live in Wilkes Barre after carnival engagement. A B Haller and Annie Wagaman marry quietly at T Z Fogle home in Hagerstown with plans for Brunswick future home.
The Middletown picnic, postponed from several Saturdays ago, is in progress today despite rainy skies. Organizers were unsure whether to cancel but ultimately decided to proceed amid threatening weather.
Local items from The News dated September 12 1894 report a 12 pound 4 ounce cantaloupe grown by William Hanley at St Josephs Academy Emmitsburg a pet fish dies squirrels and game birds expected to be plentiful due to a dry season Aldermen hold a special meeting the Interstate Telephone Company poles and wires matter referred to a committee Ferdinand Williams of Allegany nominated for Congress at the Sixth Congressional District lightning injures Mrs Sallie Bank and Mr A Bankard at Pleasant Valley Middle Alley repair work underway between Patrick and Church streets
Frederick County residents were lured by a mind reader and medium claiming Oxford ties and occult powers. The scheme promised rich heirs and million shifts but collapsed as the charmer vanished after taking about $2,000 from widows, storekeepers, and others. Authorities pursue the missing man and his wife who fled Frederick with their belongings.
Public sale by executor under Daniel Castle will of real estate in Frederick County Md at court house Frederick City on September 26 1914 at 11 am. The Home Farm containing about 68 acres 3 roods and 21 perches with dwelling barn outbuildings water wells and orchard, adjoining properties, plus a 15 acre meadow land tract. Mountain wood lot of 15 acres in Catoctin Mountains to sell. Purchasers pay one third cash and remaining in 12 months with notes. deposits required. Sale coordinated by Charles A Castle acting executor and Urner & Urner attorneys.
Birthday greetings honor Frederick theatre manager George List on his 32nd birthday. A Baltimore native who has lived here eight years, List is a rising local figure in the arts, previously property man at the Holiday Street Opera House and now stage manager at the Frederick theatre. He later became manager under Veare/ Scheck and remains in their employ as friends extend birthday wishes.
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