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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
6
The Frederick News announces subscription rates for the semi weekly edition at $1.00 per year in advance with discounts for clubs. The paper offers job printing services, lists local pickup points, and requests subscribers report delivery issues to improve service. Local offices and telephones are noted.
At the Maryland State Convention in Baltimore the Democratic Party formed a commission to audit state operations and root out waste. A Frederick native joins the panel as it seeks efficiency across departments and restrained spending. The platform also calls for ending the envelope system in primary elections. Braddock Heights improvements by Porch Club aim to boost Braddock Spring and Heights access, while a campaign against mosquitoes continues.
The text praises earnest women for improving a seaside or resort area, noting their pivotal role in cleaning, beautifying and making it comfortable. It congratulates the Poreh Club on successful work and plans, highlighting women's contributions to home life and local resort enhancement.
County Commissioners attempt drainage changes near Croagerstows provoke attack from Mrs Kinna owner of the land. Vincent Jackson found guilty of trespass and fined five dollars after magistrate Marion C Miller hearing the case. Jackson appeals the decision while Mrs Kinna asserts the road supervisor began digging on her property despite the injunction.
A July social gathering along the Monocacy near Frederick Junction featured canoe trips from the boat house, a bonfire with sandwiches and snacks, and a return sail to the boat house with singing. Attendees included Grace Zimmerman, Belle Blanenawer, Florence Wills, Ethel Waters, Thirzia Fichelberger, Alice Fichelberger, Normi Wachier, Marl Zeigler, Harvey Hedges, Earl Webb, Millard Rice, Ernest Pettingal, John Hershberger, Louis Fichelberger. A deed to 978,054 acres of land was recently filed in Walhart, Texas.
Frederick columns recounts past events from the September 28 edition. The Demoria's held their convention with Charles E. Casselt as chairman and Emory L. Coblenta among secretaries. A long list of names denotes credentails and resolutions committee members and the draft of local officials and nominees.
A reader from Frederick Md argues the county should have used public school properties for primary election polling rather than renting venues. He notes school sessions are short and funds tight, urging the Election Supervisors to allow school buildings to host polls and charge for use to aid the school board.
County Chairman Keen of the Prohibition Party argues for a distinct Prohibition party in Frederick County to fight the partisan battle. He asserts nonpartisan groups collapse in emergencies, urging unity of temperance forces versus divided factions. He criticizes multi party fragmentation and calls for a unified Prohibition stance to push political street tactics.
Miss Gertrude Kable of Woods hera visits Miss Edith Reachles in Myersville. Miss Waerethy Phorr of Middie Tron spends yesterday with Miss Flor ince Raymer. Mr Charles Hauver spent Wednesday in Frederick on business.
The fragment discusses Frederick resident Bhemoa krow and strangers, noting illness related to kidneys and frequent secretions. It mentions Druggists and medical relief attempts, with references to Dyan Ra MIs and Paster Milburn C PPro, indicating health troubles and potential treatments.
Maryland's state road system shows about 15,770,000 spent to date with 14,570,000 actually available for road construction. Frederick County leads in allotted miles at 71 with 59.40 built, while Montgomery, Baltimore, and Dorchester follow in totals. The Hanover Street Bridge project in Baltimore and ongoing bridge and paving work across counties are noted as key investments.
A damaged 1792 berth certificate fragment mentions guardianship and a child’s parens. Names like Hart Beard and Julia are barely readable while a guardian and relations are referenced. The report hints at a settlement or valuation but details are unclear due to OCR lapses.
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