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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
5
The News announces tomorrow’s first of three Christmas editions in two sections with eight pages each. Features include personal stories of Frederick men earning their first dollars and a year-in-review for the first three months, plus scores of Santa Claus letters from local children.
Red Fox James, the Indian lecturer, departed this morning on his white pony for Washington as the final leg of his journey. He will be met by Scouts in the capital and next Wednesday deliver his letter from Western Governors to the President. Milton Engle hosted a Buffalo Hotel banquet honoring James, with Chippewa Tribe members and two Boy Scouts as his sons in attendance. Former Justice C. H. Eckstein and John H. Bennett spoke, and a Pow Wow followed at the Scouts’ second troop HQ.
By a score of 1729 to 1709 the Suburban bowling team of the K of P alleys defeated Emmitsburg last night on the latter's lanes. Staley of Emmitsburg topped the individual scores. Lineups include Frederick Zimmerman Speaks H Zimmerman B Speaks W Zimmerman Moser Annan Zell Stonecipher Baker Staley.
Dr A L Pearre advertises a limited half price sale offering fifty men and women 60 doses of Dr Howard's constipation and dyspepsia remedy for 23 cents with a money back guarantee. The ad promises prompt delivery by mail if needed and notes high demand.
Federated Charities promotes Self-Denial Day in Frederick to curb wasteful gift exchanges and boost local aid. The SPUG movement urges cards and greetings instead of costly presents to support the needy, with Rev Dr Thomas Freeman Dixon noting ongoing grocery donations from local merchants.
Diamonds defeat Schell's All Stars by fifty pins to claim the city championship on their home lanes. Kennedy rolled 145 in the opener for Diamonds, with other scores from Myers Crum Derr Buckey and more. Schell's top performers included Schmidt and D. Miller with solid marks.
The Tip Tops and Giants and the Cubs and Highlanders play final YMCA matches this evening. After Christmas a new league starts, awaiting the opening game. Giants and Terrapins split two games last night, each side winning once.
Washington Camp No 39 P O S of A elected new officers for the coming term at last night’s meeting. Named were President Chas H Kreh, Vice President CH Eckstein, Master of Forms Charles D Blumenauer, Recording Secretary Jacob L Engelbrecht, Treasurer Howard M Albaugh, Financial Secretary Francis S Gaither, Conductor Luther H Morgan, Inspector Worthington C Staley, Guard Walter S Stull, Trustees C H Eckstein Lewis F Carter Worthington C Staley. Advertise in The News.
In Frederick county, estimates place 1,200 to 1,400 cars of wheat in Brunswick yards, possibly over a million bushels. Elevators are full and export movement limited by lack of vessels, while farmers hold grain for anticipated price gains amid European conflict.
Justice Anders jailed Boss Plater a colored man last night pending Grand Jury action for malicious destruction of property after allegedly throwing stones through Wesley Henderson’s house windows. Oscar Henderson, colored, fined $3.15 for assaulting Robert Only. he paid part of the fine and promised to pay the rest today. Deputy Sheriff Jones made the arrest.
The Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Frederick notes the death of Charles B. Trail on December 8 1914 and honors his 20 years as Vice President and President. Directors praise his conservative policies business judgment courtesy and loyalty. His broad knowledge from travels and studies enriched his community life and family devotion. The committee of Stoner Kemp and Birley sends a memorial to the family.
Christman le Now On. A present of a Player Piano brings lasting pleasure. Evarhart's Temple of Music offers pianos direct from the manufacturer with no middle cost. They stock several fine used pianos in exchange for Player Pianos, including Packard and Everard brands. Located at 208 N. Market St Frederick Md. Phone 447-F. Geo A. Everhart, Prop.
Public sale during December at 70 South Market Frederick featuring sample lines from a major wholesale house with items from baby to mam ma and papa. Auctioneers J L Bradshaw and G M D Clabaugh run the event with clocks and notices of second hand shoes and furniture.
John D. Hendrickson advertises a special waist sale to reduce a large stock of Droca Walsta. The offer covers silks satin lace poplins crepe de Chine and stretch items with pink satin waists trimmed in lace. Skirts and suits are included as readers are urged to act quickly at winter openings.
Marewood D Harp advertises a bungalow with hall living room dining room kitchen bath and closets on flat and second floors. A sale pitch promises easy terms and invites calls to fix price. Also promotes stockClearance with discounted garments, free alterations and new fur sets for children and misses plus ladies wear from J D Hendrickson.
A bustling ad highlights Neidig & Miller with a large display of handkerchiefs, fur sets, umbrellas, bags, silk skirts and other gifts. It then shifts to real estate and loan services listing numerous farms, properties, and insurance offerings in Frederick, Md.
Frederick Maryland December 8 1914 election notice states directors of Citizens National Bank of Frederick to be elected at the banking house on the second Tuesday and January 12 1915 between 10 pm and 12 midnight for the ensuing year.
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