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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
4
The Daily News of Frederick Maryland outlines its publication terms and office details. It lists subscription costs 35 cents monthly 31.00 for four months 1.50 for six months and 2.00 per year. The News Office is connected to the Telephone Exchange and accepts ads and information by mail day or night.
After Christmas, Frederick and other areas discuss closing stores on the Saturday after Christmas following Governor Goldsborough's Maryland holiday proclamation. Merchants and clerks favor a citywide observance of December 26 as a holiday to provide three days off, aiding rest after the holiday rush.
The article warns that petty jealousies and personal animosity thwart civic projects. It urges unity across interests to avoid ridicule and inaction, noting that towns often suffer stagnation when residents split, heckle, or withhold support. Promote collaboration to advance population and public benefits.
Superintendent John L. Johnson of Union Manufacturing Company is in Philadelphia arranging supplies for a large government hosiery contract Frederick industry recently won. Once work starts, the plant may run fuller time or add workers, reflecting the company’s policy to maximize production.
The Nation al Consumer's Leaque urges shoppers to buy early to ease the burden on women and girls in department stores. A New York worker testifies to exhausting long hours, while officials propose storewide Saturday holidays and six o clock closings on Christmas Eve to revive the Christmas spirit and reduce feverish, wasteful spending.
Dr R V Smith deputy State veterinarian reported to the State Live Stock Sanitary Board that the county quarantine in effect since early November must stay in place with no definite date for abolition. The quarantine on about seven farms has already been lifted.
Members of the locals M. C. A. Quint will depart tomorrow afternoon for Waynesboro to face the Alpha Club that city has. About eight players will accompany the team and return Sunday morning. In bowling last night the Tip-Tops won two of three games from the Pirates while the Giants dropped two to the Pirates.
Mary Ellen Green transfers city real estate to Maud J Alexander for $10. Josiah J Smith and wife deed county real estate to Henry R Smith for 250.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick Tin News columns list regular quarterly meetings of Junior and United Fire Companies with officers named. Juniors nominate President E Koontz and several vice presidents with secretary Rice and foreman Shipley. United Fire Company names President Rosenstock and J T MacGill Jr with multiple vice presidents, secretary Heck, treasurer Rice, and several directors. Republican friends urge James Perry to accept the mayoral nomination.
Henry Dotson a 25 year old colored man was arrested near New London after suspicion arose when Frank Lewis reported a horse missing from KE Mullinix stables. He appeared before Magistrate Taylor and was held under 100 dollars bond pending grand jury action, unable to post bail. He claimed he only borrowed the animal.
The News reports Santa Claus lines are continuously busy with anxious youngsters calling at noon. The paper notes letters to Old Saint Nick sent via The News will be published in time and that Santa reads The News. Kids share surprising and amusing reactions, including a child wanting to put a baby on the line.
The Treasury Department rules clarify that the 10 cent stamp is unnecessary on simple marriage certificates but required on the colored license issued by ministers. Meanwhile local notes discuss water receipts in Baltimore and Frederick per capita costs, Thanksgiving turkey prices, and a Grace Reformed Church Sewing Society meeting with two new members and a $75 church debt payment.
Meier and Staley steam bakers treated plant employees to a turkey roast on Tuesday night. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Meier Ira Staley Frank Anceyine William Hanley Ray John Gittinger Harry J. Walling Jennings Fogte Harry Derr John Grimes Luther Morran Geo Forie.
The Chapel Chorus of Grace Reformed Sunday School has formed with many members and will rehearse this evening at the Sunday school room on East Second Street. It will aid in the Christmas service and practice Advent hymns and carols for the community tree event.
Frederick officials consider using unused jail wing to house vagrants during winter. Mayor Lewin H. Fraley argues that accommodating wanderers at no county cost would reduce fires and repeated magistrate cases. Police report regularly turning away seekers, some nights spent outside, with Montevue providing meals or shelter when possible.
Scout Troop 1 of this city moved from the Y M C A to the Evangelical Reformed church at a Scout Council meeting. Edwin Kemp elected scout master. Rev Henrick G Kieffer named to the Scout Council. Major D John Markey presided. other members included Rev Dr U S G Rupp Prof Amon Burgee John D Hendrickson and Harry E Carty. Merit Badge Faculty authorized to test first class scouts. Alton Bennett David Hagan and Vernon Miller passed First Class.
The W C C T A of Myersville will hold a public debate in the High School building tonight. The question is Resolved That Intemperance Is More Destructive Than War. Debaters are George C Castie W W Doub Robert Ridgeley and Roger G Harley.
Dr A L Pearre, a popular druggist, has succeeded in obtaining a limited supply of Dr Howard Co S Specific at half price fifty cent size for constipation and dyspepsia. The medicine is claimed to cure constipation and liver troubles with a personal money back guarantee. Also includes testimonial from W R McClain praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup.
Miss Clara If. Murray daughter of Bishop John Gardner Murray lies ill with scarlet fever at her Baltimore home. Clancy Holzapher of Hagerstown, railroad vice president and Washington county commissioner, denies rumors of a state senate candidacy.
Charles B Trail pres James H Harris vice pres C Albert Gilson cashier signs a condensed statement of financial results as of October 31 1914. The document lists officers and summarizes assets and liabilities reflecting a mid autumn fiscal snapshot. The item presents historic bank leadership and routine financial reporting from the era.
A 17 year practice by Dr. FL NM Edwards promoted Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid. The remedy, described as a pleasant olive colored tablet, claimed to purge waste and restore vitality, advertised as a safe substitute for calomel and sold by The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.
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