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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
6
In a 1919 discussion the writer cautions that investors flocking to industrial securities may face dangers. Public utilities and labor relations pose new risks, with management policies and potential strikes threatening value. Focus on local, information-backed investments and caution against overpaying as prices remain high.
A reader urges the Legislature to enact a strict dog tax to protect the sheep industry. The writer argues for a three dollar male dog and five dollar female dog tax, noting current dog taxes fail to curb dogs harming sheep. Sabillasville, November 95, 1919.
Yesterday the Leaders Day festival at Leaders' Casa featured a 9 45 a m class by E 2 Briggs MC A a stirring message to 1221 men. A 1 p m service followed with Rev J O Wrightson, then a 130 p m Leaders' Class program filled the church and gallery. Rev Wilford Shrine gave a keynote on The Chain of Life while Sunday School attendance topped 800.
A survey of social visits and greetings lists many residents traveling to and from towns like Thurmont Keelysville and Washington. Names include Cranger Bruntr Gittinger Altland Worthington Bragg and McKinney with updates on Thanksgiving and weekend gatherings at homes across Frederick County.
Twenty years ago in Frederick a Thanksgiving ball ran in Junior Hall led by Charles Koontz with Fisher’s Orchestra providing music. A second ball took place in Independent Hall under the Independ ent Hose Company with Fisher’s Orchestra. Sheriff Troxell and Deputy Rowe, Holtz, and Brengte sworn in. Dr. Goodell reported eighteen November deaths and Superintendent Michael noted fourteen interments at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Congregational meeting at the Presbyterian Church elected trustees J. S. Tyson, H. B. Witner, J. H. Brown, with others forming a board including Tyson, Brown, McCreery and Hendrickson. Preliminary Frederick Liberty Emmitsburg electric railway route survey completed with backers James LeGore, Wm A. Smith, Eugene Hammond, J. S. Sansington, Frank N. Stoner, W. Nash Young resigned as deputy clerk after 26 years. Grover Page of Montgomery killed while hunting near Frederick. Mt. St. Mary’s football tied Emmitsburg in a varsity clash.
Starting today the new schedule goes into effect with Bragg directing all classes. Public access to bowing alleys and pool is limited to members. new improved tables will be placed in the pile trons' room. Medical exams are required yearly for privileges, and gym attire must be white with specific shoes.
The Victory Drive for 75 million dollars under Rev. W C Hoyal concluded with four teams raising funds for the Baptist church. Local reports show pledges exceed targets with 6088.95 pledged from the city and anticipated larger totals as churches in Maryland and beyond contribute.
Several members of the Engle family on North Bentz Street are confined to the house with grip illness.
Daisy Baker, about 30, shot herself in a Wolfe home after a day of fighting with Wade J. Wolfe and deputies called to remove her. She fired from a 38 caliber revolver into her left breast, dying within minutes. Wolfe had tried to eject her from the house.
Dr John J O Hara formerly of Adamstown and Trone Scott of Baltimore wed in Baltimore on November 22 The bride wore a brown traveling outfit and carried roses Herward Seat brother of the bride acted as best man Afterward the couple planned a extended trip to New York and Nassau They will reside in Baltimore where the groom has entered the drug business Dr O Hara a University of Maryland graduate and Michaeley Baltimore connection are mentioned in the notice
An old advertisement asserts Bayer as the genuine Aspirin brand prescribed for over eighteen years. It notes proper directions for colds headaches and various pains, mentions tin boxes of 12 tablets and larger packages sold by druggists, and defines Aspirin as Bayer’s trademark and the magn o acetic ester of salicylic acid.
Baltimore Sun writer says the speakership race amid Maryland politics centers on Colonel Tydings and Mr. Coblentz with Coblenz gaining momentum due to organization and backing while Harford figures harbor opposition. Suiley aims to preside over the Upper Branch if Tydings loses.
A Saturday afternoon gathering in Frederick County featured Miss Webb Mrs Walker and Mrs Donald Booker addressing a group of women. They urged coordinated suffrage action including petitions meetings and county campaigning to secure a solid vote for the amendment in the state legislature.
The Sanion and Makrey Steam Fire engine companies will hold their meeting Wednesday at 7 30 o clock to nominate officers for the annual election. The election will take place on Monday evening January 5. Yeast People will have no use for corkscrews now since a ban on liquor is placed. Crimsonbeak Why not ? There are many patent medicines with kicks on the market according to Yonkers Statesman.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer liver and bowel support without calomel. For 17 years they were used successfully in private practice as a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. They stimulate the liver and bowels without pains or upset, easing fatigue and cloudy thinking. Available 10c or 25c a box.
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