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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
4
The Frederick News outlines subscription details and mailing options for its weekly paper, including prices and delivery. The text recalls scattered wartime violence and discusses how foreign nationals in the area are personally affected by the conflict, urging sympathy for alien residents amid tragedy.
The Frederick County Fair, linked to the 100th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner celebration, is billed as the greatest ever with expected record crowds. Managers are lining up displays, improvements are underway, and the Agricultural Society urges all residents to prepare for the annual event and lend support to its success.
The piece notes claims that the war spirit permeates daily life during the crisis, with frequent ball field fisticuffs and heightened tempers. It cites newspaper reports of many arguments and perceived injuries as people feel on the edge of battle.
The piece notes President Wilson designates October 4 as a day of prayer for peace and urges confession of national weakness. It argues Germany and Austria planned the war, rejects arbitration, and says war-makers know their sins, urging prayers for the success of the right as the sole proper aim.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick the Republican County Central Committee convened in the Grand Jury room of the Court House and re elected Dr S T Haffner as chairman A C McBride as secretary and Hammond Urner as treasurer Mrs Barbara Rierco newly elected matron of the Home for the Aged began her duties Myersville and Accasboro Hands planned a farm festival at the Frederick Fair October 10 and 12 a grand tariff reform basket charity and tournament set for September 22 at Dowies Grove lists of arrangements reception and dancing committees and several ladies named to special committees.
Remsen C Barnard former Maryland state senator died instantly Monday when his car was struck by a train while crossing near Delaware Crossing. He leaves a widow, one daughter, two sons, six sisters and two brothers. Surviving sister Mrs Belt attended the funeral in Baltimore with Dr and Mrs Watson. Real estate sale note and a unique Baltimore wedding conclude the items.
Frank E. Brengle, after eight years with H. D. Baumgardner, starts his own venture at 13 West Fifth Street the old Kopp stand. He will handle pork pudding and sausage now, with beef a possible future addition, and is well known throughout the city with many wishing him success.
Thomas F. Haugh on Geeser farm near Cerestown claims 62 acres yielded 2104 bushels of wheat 10 bushels under the 34 per acre average two thirds of the crop Rudy variety. He also reports a large fine potato yield and notes a restored clock at Citizens National Bank. A staged scene at City Hall involved strangers seeking a license, directing them to the Court House.
A vintage advertisement claims Dr James Headache Powders end headaches and neuralgia in moments for 10 cents a package. It touts quick, safe relief and urges readers to buy now, claiming millions found headache misery needless.
Valu able farm lots for sale near Frederick Maryland and an extra disirabie farm opportunity in high quality cultivation. One 190 acre Lind improved with buildings offered by Andrew J Summers at 1 to 2 dollars per acre. Another 132 acre tract clear and in prime farm condition used as dare farm for 40 shares with a new house and modern improvements. Quick sale price listed at 32 5000. Interested buyers in Sykesville Maryland or nearby territories.
Mrs Emma Hubbard, a Frederick widow who lost 500 in a swindle by the so called Seer Hamilton, describes how she was drawn in by the professor’s claims of an English fortune. Sheriff said officers are on Hamilton’s trail after he fled with about 2250 from clientele. Others, including E C Wachter, also lost money while authorities investigate. Wheat price rose to 1.01 per bushel per Mountain City Mills.
Public sale under a mortgage assignment dated 1912 will occur September 5 1914 at 10 a m at the premises No 1x East West Street Frederick City Maryland. The property known as No 1x East West Street was conveyed to William J Siddlemoser and Dora H Kiddiemoner by deed December 1911 and is a two story dwelling with nine rooms, now occupied by two families, with a good rental income. A $100 deposit required. balance due upon ratification of sale. Conveyancing at purchaser expense.
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