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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
6
The item lists subscription prices for city mail and year rates, with a semi weekly edition publishing on Tuesday and Friday. It notes offices in Brunswick and Fredeck with contact points, and mentions payment by cash or money order for mailed subscriptions.
Philadelphia meeting of the American Astronomical Society drew little press attention yet framed vast questions about the starry universe. The article extols astronomy as a wholesome, accessible pursuit enriching life from rural villages to great cities, linking celestial study to daily wonder and the intellect’s creative power.
The New York World canvasses railroads on securities held abroad. President Loree estimates foreign debt totals around 7.75 billion dollars, with railroad and industry holdings contributing to the figure. The report traces stock and debt trends since the war began and notes adjustments to earlier estimates.
The figures exclude a large wartime liquidations in foreign holdings. The current foreign debt totals 1.75 billion dollars, with near 1.0 billion accumulated since the war began. Net foreign debt may soon dwindle, potentially placing the United States in a dominant postwar role in world trade and finance, barring tariff and financial instability.
The banquet committee of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae met in Baltimore and elected Mrs. Cora J. Woodruff feastmistress for the upcoming biennial convention banquet. Other committee members included Mrs. J. Mell Jr., Mrs. Bruce Walker, and Miss M. Hubert from St Joseph's College.
Due to dwindling mountain water the Washington County Water Company began pumping Antietam Creek water into Hagerstown mains. Health officials analyzed the creek and found it pure before pumps at Bridgeport started. The Montgomery County Social Service League named a publicity committee at its September meeting. The group plans a Bethesda clinic weekly with rural physicians and the league nurse.
The eighteen Franklin county banks report deposits totaling 10 286 983 64 dollars. Waynesboro area banks hold just over one third of the sum while Chambersburg institutions account for slightly under half. A Democratic Wilson and Mail Campaign club forms in Wheaton Montgomery County with President Harry M, Vice President Donald Howie, Secretary Lewis L Graeves, and Treasurer O E Culver.
Warren S. Sopp grand lecturer of Masons of Marsland visited Lynch Lodge No 163 A M and AM for its regular meeting last night. The annual visitation brought fraternal remarks and ceremonies to the lodge in a formal session.
Local column recounts a 1826 event with a coroner inquest into the freeing of Thomas Carter at a cake walk in Brick Town. The piece notes chestnuts arriving at the market, assessor duties and penalties for late returns, and updates on water works supervision and jail conditions under Sheriff MecBride.
Mrs Margaret Baust of Boonsboro visits friends while many locals travel. Baltimore and Thurmont linked by visits and comings, with Dr Appleman boarding in Myeraville and Marys Grace Brane and others heading to Washington. Chicago visitors return, and Baltimore and Frederick figures frequent this week.
William G. Massie of Winchester and Miss Frances Ford Trail of Adamstown quietly married at Trinity McEchurch South on East Third Street yesterday noon. They will reside in Winchester where the groom is in milling. The notice also lists several other marriages performed by Rev. Dr Wisse and other ministers in the city, and mentions a residence at East Second Street being painted by Clarence Z. Main.
Braddock Heights closes its busy season as visitors dwindle with fall. Over 10 000 guests attended in recent months, with notable figures such as Vice President Marshall and Gov Harrington among others. A roller coaster is planned for next year and 1917 looks promising with new facilities and continued events.
Changes in railroad leadership announced yesterday include J. M. Davis of the Baltimore and Ohio naming FE. Peck to leave as general superintendent of the Pennsylvania district in Pittsburgh. Cahill will succeed Peck as Cumberland division superintendent, and Brooke moves to Wellston division. A later note mentions church club treasurer selection at the Kemmed church and a long, unclear list of local arrests including theft and assault reports.
Property deeds record transfers including William H Harbaugh to Busan J Harbaugh for 2 acres 19 perches valued at 100 and Frank L Stoner trustee to Sage L Stankey for 23 12 acres at 775. Marriage licenses list Roy W Vimes age 33 and Sadie M Hawker age 26 and other couples from Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland. Episcopal church calls noted for Rev L H Rowald. St Marys Williamsport communicants ~250. Apple shipments reach 40 000 barrels with 10 000 to 20 000 more expected. Chronic dysentery anecdote touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a local testimonial. Advertisements urge obtainable every where.
The notice in The News refers to an order directing compliance with an audit in the Clecutt Court for Frederick County. Sitting In Equiv I. Slankey, Assignee of John 3. Mortgagee of Elmer J. petitions regarding the Auditor's Report filed on September 29, 16.
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