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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
3
Civic Club adopts resolution urging early shopping as Christmas nears. The News highlights a country-wide push to shop early, noting merchants report steady trade and warn clerks will still be busy in the final week before the holiday.
W A Perry and E G Waters, two Baltimore youths, finished a 4000 mile hike from Baltimore to the Pacific Coast. They passed through Frederick, spoke with Mayor Fraley, and received stickers for Frederick's Home Coming Week. The Wanderlust Society members will settle in Los Angeles before the final leg to the Panama Exposition in San Francisco.
Foot and mouth disease in Maryland has led to slaughter of 842 animals, including 608 cattle, 146 hogs, and 88 sheep. Twenty five herds have been slain with three more awaiting verdict in Talbot, Queen Anne's, and Harford counties. Cattle condemned worth $33,246.64 will be paid equally by the State and Government. total state cost expected well beyond $17,000 as further appraisals arrive.
The GOP treasurer Omer T. Kaylor reports receipts of 974.28 and expenditures of 973.68 for Washington county campaign funds. Largest donor Frederick N. Zihlman gave 220. The Progressive treasurer Daniel W. Hetchard shows 73.85 received and 75.85 spent. Also noted is Thorp of the New York Evening Journal praising Yale fullback LeGore for 1914 All American recognition.
Alderman Phoebus questions why the city purification plant, built over a month ago at a cost around 1200, is not yet in operation though he voted against its erection. Separately a colored woman’s county pension was cut after a federal pension of 144 a year was cited. she was told to rely on the federal payment or seek Montevue.
Governor Goldsborough appeared in his Baltimore office for the first time since his appendicitis operation. He looked well and said he felt strong again after weeks of recovery.
Early advertisements tout King's New Discovery as a fast throat remedy. Claims of immediate soothing of irritation and loosening of phlegm are supported by testimonials. The copy urges readers to try the product at first signs of a cold.
Frederick's Community Christmas Tree Celebration plans move forward with a goal of 25 to 30 dollars for trimming and decorations. Miss Pearl M Ender chairs the committee, Mayor Fraley supports children's gifts, and local firms like Allen G Quynn and Company promise supplies. W F Zeigler of the C P Telephone Company will arrange tree procurement, with J W LeGore offering trees from LeGore Maryland property.
Daily services continue through the Advent week in Frederick with about 500 people reportedly attending across the city yesterday. Organizers note turnout below forecasts but expect growth as the week progresses with churches uniting in prayer for the season.
Mrs Mary Catherine Perry died at Frederick City Hospital after Brights disease aged 40 years. She leaves husband William K Perry, a daughter Mrs Ernest E Dinterman and two grandchildren, plus sister Mrs Margaret Barrick of Walkersville. Funeral at 1 PM Wednesday from 513 North Market Street with Rev Dr A S G Rupp and Rev H Humathbaugh officiating. Interment Mt Olivet cemetery. Thomas P Rica funeral director. Also funeral for Mrs Mary Jane Stokes widow of Henry Stokes of Emmitsburg held at her son J Henry Stokes home in Emmitsburg with services at East Patrick Street home. Burial Mountain View cemetery. C C Carty funeral director.
A wartime style health notice urges early sore throat care to stop diphtheria. It promotes Tonsiline as a direct contact treatment for throat membranes, claiming it supports the body’s defenses and should be kept at home for quick use.
An advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup as a rapid remedy for many chest complaints. It claims 24 percent Pinex plus sugar syrup makes a full pint, to be dosed hourly for relief within 24 hours, including whooping cough, bronchitis and croup, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co in Wayne Indiana.
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