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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1915
Page
4
Voters are conveyed by car and on foot to polls as today's primary decides 77 local and 11 state candidates. Ballot boxes fill slowly with counting stretching into dawn. reports of vote buying loom amid quiet Court House and widespread transportation to polling places.
At a convention in Brunswick the Socialist party listed nominees for State Senator Andrew Harrison and House of Delegates, with Brunswick residents John Hedid James W Riley Hamilton Merriman and Dennis Wright among them. County offices include John Wirts James Appleby and George Myers for various roles. Prohibition party also meeting in Baltimore, nominating candidates for Governor Comptroller and Attorney General.
New York fashion notes describe a novel fusion of couture and Castle dancing at Long Beach and Atlantic City resorts. Mrs Castle's gowns charm crowds as soft white chiffon gowns with blue sashes dazzle on the million dollar pier while daywear features blue taffeta and chiffon with blue turban.
Jannie Talbot Lewis Georgette and Marla Guy figure among readers recalling wartime fashion trends. The piece highlights fur collars and chasers as a dominant feature, noting Lillian Russell era gowns, the opening of a Victor Herbert opera, and Warner corsets promising correct silhouettes for the season.
In Frederick county both major parties battled over the gubernatorial race and clerk of court, with widespread use of marked ballots under the envelope system. Reports speak of vote buying and heavy ballot distribution as factions push slates, while Democrats focus on the governorship and Republicans clash over the clerkship contest.
A garbled excerpt references Moraiers and Carey with phrases about freedom from care, flowers, and moral guidance. It mentions sentiment against bitterness, personal integrity, and cautions about tempting recollections, with scattered mentions of lilies, calla, sweet William, and preaching in a pulpit.
The passage describes gown design details such as tuck effects, tacks and trimmings simulating tacks, clab wale lines from bottom to hip, and uniform width taffeta ties. It notes worn fabrics like serge, silk foundations, and chalked chit fon while highlighting decorative hems and effects used in evening and dinner frocks.
Voters in Frederick are urged to cast ballots by noon today with precinct tallies showing varied Republican and Democratic votes. The article notes expectations of a high turnout and reports suggest several precincts may see the heaviest primary vote yet as polls open and close in sequence.
Notices from Altoona and Brunswick report marriages of Laura Isabel Cook daughter of Walter Cook of Altoona and David Jerris on Thursday September 4 in Altona. They will reside after September 23 at 437 Fourth Avenue Altoona. The bride is granddaughter of Mrs. Eurat Cook and Mr and Mrs Charles Ridgely Calhound Brown BRunswick wedding Clara E Calhoun to James A Calhoun performed by Rev W Hess. Fireman James A Calhoun will reside with care Graham and Mary Graham married in Rockville and returning to Brunswick.
Edgar Allien Shepdy 33 and Mis zeppa Grace Troxell 34 both of Em mitsburg. Wilbur Francis Brown 22 of Fred verick and Irma Catherine Neimyer 18 of Mididetown.
A description of a prime flowering garden by Frank G Cling on East Patrick Street. The garden features a clematis canopy, a bower of vines, sweet alyssum heliotrope verbenas pinks geraniums and old-lime flowers, with dahlias roses marigolds salvia petunias lemon verbena and chrysanthemums, and the gardener often toils by moonlight.
The Brunswick vote report shows Senator Lee defeating Complcer Harington by about 280 to ten in one precinct. Democrats vote early with at least 275 ballots sealed by 2 PM while Republicans struggle to reach the polls.
The article reviews recent and past Maryland Democratic and Republican primary results, noting Frederick county counts and city strongholds. It compares Gorman and Lee in gubernatorial races, Taft and Roosevelt for President, and past primary tallies to gauge current interest and turnout. It mentions historical dates, county votes, and the shift in primary significance.
Older residents recall Civil War era governor William Sprague of Rhode Island who died at his residence in Puriton. He kept two artillery batteries ready before the war and Sprague and Rhode Island troops were prepared to move at the outbreak. Local nerves were frayed as troops neared but little fuss followed. Bowling match: Imperial team beat Bankers 84 pins at Bras Dock Heights. White Smyth and Goel played. McGerdy Power Saunders on Bankers. A rematch set for Thursday. losing side to present a chicken cup to winners.
The Moose Band of this city has been engaged by the Holy Name Society of St. John’s Catholic Church to march in Washington on October 1 for the society’s annual gathering. Additional musicians will join the band. In the primary there were three nominees: Humm 1899, Mohler 1427, Stevens 1404. Unsuccessful candidates include A Windsor Davis 715 votes and William H Van Meter 430 votes.
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