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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
3
A Baltimore trip failed to recover funds after a Frederick emissary bought two cases of tea thinking they were whiskey. The mislabelled bottles bore government seals yet contained tea, triggering consternation and a costly misfire amid prohibition era drink shortages.
George M. Kauffman was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his mother in law Mrs. Hose in Hagerstown Maryland after a quick 10 minute jury deliberation. He had traveled from Toledo Ohio seeking his wife who had left with her sisters for Hartford Connecticut. The defense cited hereditary insanity from his mother and brother both of Marisburg.
Reports from the county and state say game this season is more plentiful than ever. Hunters report busy days and large bags as open seasons run November into December and January for various species. Officials credit last year’s conservation policy with the abundance and list bag limits, open and closed seasons, and penalties for prohibited actions.
J Grove Lime Company president recounts early coke adoption for burning lime sparked by H C Frick. Coke replaced anthracite coal at Lime Kiln in Bradford area after a favorable trial, boosting kiln output and eliminating gas fumes. Frick encouraged trials and later became a leading industrial figure in Pittsburgh, with Grove recalling their long friendship and collaboration.
The Jewish relief fund last night totaled 5000 dollars with 1000 from Brungsiek. Women’s work campaign under Mrs Francis H Markell has totaled nearly 1000. Canvassing covered Brad dock and Buckeystown districts. Chairman Jacob Rosenstock optimistic about meeting the county quota of 8000. Mrs Markell said county reports are good and town teams have done well. She expects substantial local additions at Y M C A headquarters this afternoon 2 to 4 and private subscriptions may be sent to Rosenstock or Treasurer TW L Carty.
The Maryland State School for the Deal edged the Y M C A quint 19 to ? in a cleanly played Seagol court game refereed by Demarco. Dear quint heads to Emmitsburg tomorrow to face Mt St Marys College with Temar Co as captain and H G Benson arranging a schedule that includes Blue Ridge College Hagerstown Alsatia Martinsburg St James Shepherd Gallandet Freder ick Y and Company L.
Hood College dramatics presented Miss Molly and The Revolt in two acts at Sem Inky Hall to a large audience. Caroline Schattner as Clusia Saunders and Elizabeth Mengoy as Reginald Peters received strong notices with the ensemble adapting smoothly to multiple roles under Miss Louise Willistractor’s supervision.
Middletown defeated Mt Alry 14 to 0 on the former school field in poor weather. The final game of the season saw Middletown’s lads dominate as Mt Alry failed to win a single match this season. A small crowd attended due to wet ground and bad conditions.
Washington December 9 A record pension payout by the federal government for the peast fiscal year despite the smallest number of pensioners since 1890. The commissioner reports 21427 persons received 289 120 209.70 dollars, compared with 270885 928 75 for 6 805 pensioners the prior year. Total pensions to date on face count of the elvil war the commissioner's gala was 5 200 850 500.99 and the total on account of all wars 5 617 520 402.25.
Dr Connor of Johna Mopkina hospital warns thousands suffer fatal nicotine diseases. Stop the habit before it is too late with Nicotol tablets, promoted in this paper with a mass advertising claim and refund offer.
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