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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
11
A postal notice from Frederick Maryland dated September 7 1909 asks subscribers to report missed deliveries to improve service. It notes the paper is mailed under the 1878 act and urges cooperation to ensure regular receipt.
A clipping discusses an Outlook magazine piece on Freedom of the Press versus the Pulpit. It notes reporters facing suppression to protect advertisers, and ministers facing criticism from parishioners. It comments on the rough edge of journalism, public scrutiny, and the value of frank critique for the community. It ends with local notices: Agricultural Society treasurer’s report and a marriage license for Irens Musgrove and Nora Beall.
The Com pany A armory floor hosted the opening InterCity League game where Company A crushed the High School Quint 47 to 11. Krell and Kennedy starred for the militia. Rinehart and Gilbert led the High School. No.
Street crews under Street Superintendent J I G Best washed paved streets this morning improving conditions after rain. North Market and Churei streets saw work with plug streams and hoses. Hole on North Market near The News office repaired by Chairman Phobus. Cold weather may halt street work. Court House amiesite nearly finished. Postmaster William C Birely reported no special Christmas mail handling yet though a parcel post wagon runs since December 1.
The Community Christmas Tree Celebration Committee meeting at the YMCA was postponed to Monday evening as several members could not attend last night. Marvel admission is five cents tonight, down from ten cents, and Saturday entertainment price also reduced.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick the column notes surging hay shipments from Knoxville with thirteen wagon loads. Florence Hesse of Frederick County receives a patent on a puzzle. Frank Sheffield gains a decorative sign picture for his restaurant. Lewis Mehriling loses a horse on Pat Tick Street. An unknown person plunders Charlie Stearman’s Persville chicken roost taking eleven chickens.
A jumble of questions touches on Velgian relief local politics and candidacy ads Christmas shopping and dinners war tax stamps and wartime censorship. It asks readers about Santa Clara fears Lodz battle progress and a three day Christmas holiday for clerks with banks closing.
Dr Ralph Browning county health officer reports 91 births and 82 deaths in November. Leading causes include cerebral hemorrhage, echoing into other roots such as pneumonia typhoid fever scarlet fever diphtheria and whooping cough among contagious diseases.
Mrs. CW Dorcus hosted the Sans Souci Club at her Woodshoro home where a pleasant time was spent. Refreshments were served. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. RL Ogle of Creagerstown, many Frederick area residents, and guests from Woodsboro and LeGore.
A large butchering at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas M. Strine Walkersville killed seven hogs weighing 1977 pounds. Attendees include numerous Strines and local residents. Frederick Conclave Improved Order of Vieptasophs held annual election with officers named: Past Archon Sidney Bo Michael Archon George R. Rump Prelate Joseph TD Zimmerman Secretary AL A. Moser Treasurer ROA Bennett Warden Charles Kieh Sentinel Leroy 110 Trustees John F. Kieh Edgar W. McBride Ezra Hoffman Representative to Supreme Convention A A Imiefer Alternate Sidney BL Muhaei.
The birthday greeting honors P 1 Hargett a prominent Frederick citizen born on a farm near Feagaville. He runs a large hardware business and leads in the Faonoms Silo and Tank Company, a noted local industry. He has served the county in the House of Delegates.
Constable William K. E. Miller learns for the first time in three years that his younger brother Michael Miller, age 19, ran away from Baltimore in 1911 and was wounded fighting under the British flag on the Belgium front. A Red Cross nurse states Michael is convalescing in a Leeds hospital, not seriously hurt, with visits and gifts arriving. The family hopes for his return to Baltimore once the war ends.
Leonard C. Barrick of Woodsboro announces as a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates. Roy E. Leatherman of Walkersville declares for Sheriff. Barrick, 36, runs a family business and leads Fountain Rock Lime Co. Leatherman is Fountain Rock Lime Co. secretary and general manager with prior government service. The bowling scores mention the Tip Tops beating the Giants in a U M L C league match.
Fragmented ad-like text discusses a liver test and symptoms of unhappiness and dullness. Mentions a diver and a promotional tone for a product named New Lite with unclear efficacy. Odd spelling and garbled phrases suggest an early 20th century medical advertisement.
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