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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
6
Mayor Fraley discusses city lighting repairs and funding limits. He notes current lanterns outlive usefulness and require costly upgrades, possibly several thousand dollars, plus plant repairs. Interest grows in a White Way lighting plan as funds become available and officials eye improved urban illumination.
A local ace declared this morning that Frederick stores could not begin to touch the offerings in this city. He praised the range and quality, contrasting it with Hagerstown shops and predicting superior service and value for local customers.
The whereabouts of Tobe Stone remain unknown to Frederick city police after his midwinter escape from the court. He failed to appear for an assault charge as witnesses and officers prepared in front of the deck, and the case was postponed. Police fear he may have fled to Frederick Junction or hopped a freight. Also noted, Charles Craver of Yellow Springs faced a game law charge but was not proven to have shot squirrels out of season, and Robert Tyler was discharged for interfering with an officer. James H. Enright, manager of the Gas and Electrical Department of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railroad, narrowly escaped serious injury when tossed from his bicycle after a collision with E B Mensel’s automobile on East Patrick Street.
Augustus W. Nicodemus and wife deed to William G. Baker real estate in county for 10 dollars. Samuel E. Homer and wife transfer to Richard Keyser and wife city real estate valued at 2950 dollars. Ariana N. Erb widow conveys county real estate to Grover N. Carpenter for 3840 dollars and 38 cents.
The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company is cleaning and overhauling tracks in Hagerstown. Weeds cleared, ditches opened, new tires laid, and 15 track workers sought. Sixteen heavy motors arrived for winter cars, some cars to be painted. President Emory J. Coblentz noted probable attendance at the American Electric Railway Association convention in Atlantic City October 12 to 16. Pay-as-you-enter passenger cars may operate in Hagerstown soon. Strike among track employees is nearly ended, with most back at work. The railroad also filed an order reducing track worker wages from 15 to 12 1/2 cents per hour, aligning with industry actions.
H F Trumbore editor of the Pythian Pilgrim from South Bethlehem Pa toured Frederick to present the cup donated by the Pythian Pilgrim for lodge membership gains during the jubilee year. He praised Frederick Pythian Castle and the lodge’s fine building and lauded the local knights for their work.
Among the sick at City Hospital and nearby homes several residents are improving. Mrs Charles A Kebne and Mrs Frank Little progress, Ruth Zimmerman can go out, Louis Porter recovers from typhoid, Edward Schell and Mrs W E Nel show slight improvement, Mrs John Wisner and her husband regain strength, and F A Michael recovers from a minor stroke. The grand jury, now in session, plans to file its report tomorrow after an inspection of Montevue and the county jail with additional witnesses summoned.
News notes a missionary meeting at the Reformed Church Sunday at 7 30 pm and preaching at the Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Miss Myrtie Haller and Miss Mary Steeder visited Washington. The Lutheran gathering drew a large crowd with Miss Himes of Philadelphia as speaker. Mr and Mrs Luther Mahoney moved to a new home bought from Samuel Ramsburg.
Local column records visits among families in Chestnut Grove including Hamiltons McKaigs Hovcks Albaughs Etzlers and Summers. Attendees and travelers visit relatives in Libertytown Mt. Pleasant Monrovia Woodville and Catoctin with church notices and a brief funeral attendance for Mrs. Metzler.
Crowd will hear the noted blind organist and composer from Philadelphia in a recital at 3.1 o clock. Dr Gelbel, born in Germany, lost sight at a young age and developed musical talent after coming to America and studying at the Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind with violin, piano, and organ.
Dr Geibel renowned for church hymns and songs will be guest of Mr Harling Sponseller on South Market street. Tonight includes pipe organ recital, anniversary march, Trau Mir, Spring Song and more with a lecture The Story of My Life and various vocal and instrumental numbers by Geibel. An ear test and audience participation conclude the program.
Mountain City Mills quotes new wheat at one dollar and four cents per bushel, down one cent from prior price. This small drop reflects modest market movement in agricultural commodities today.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a fast stomach and liver cleanse, claiming it restores digestion, removes undigested matter, and purifies bowels. It targets headaches and constipation, urging readers to take Cascarets nightly and noting druggists can supply a year’s worth for ongoing use.
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