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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
6
The article argues gifts should suit recipients, avoid useless items, and favor practical, needed presents. It notes gratitude improves with thoughtful choices, lists clothing, toys, and athletic equipment as valuable options, and warns excess wrapping can become clutter while children benefit from useful gifts.
The Voice of the Press argues the new rural credits system will lift American prosperity by enabling farmers to borrow for larger crops and allow non producers to invest in safe securities. It notes farm loan applications and bond circulation, cites Federal Reserve limits on unsecured investments, and mentions Mr. Beachies visiting Baltimore.
Crazy Jack Williams, known as the Human Fly, staged a Market Street climb to the top of the Central Trust building to raise ten dollars, appealing to a crowd that halted traffic for an hour. He began at 6:30 pm, reached the fourth story and cornice using windows and ropes, and finished with funds reportedly lost. He planned to visit Hagerstown afterward to boost Christmas trade. Ezra Buckey of Brooklyn, subscribing to The News, sends praise and a year’s subscription.
Professor Forrester, principal of the Marstand Scheel for the Deaf, will conduct the Sunday song service in Missouri. Attendance is hoped to be large as the meeting begins at 8 o clock with special music in support of the event.
A fragment from The News columns recalls Frederick events twenty years earlier. Notable figures like Hon George Wemling spoke to a large audience on eloquence and biblical figures. A Frederick county circuit court term opened early December, and a bicycle accident injured James E Saist, a route letter carrier, who was badly cut and bruised.
Local society column notes several visits and greetings. Marion Sixmund and bride from Boone visit his sister Mrs Philip E Grove in Frederick Street. Mrs A L Engelbrecht of Jefferson visits daughter Mrs William H Willard in Madison Avenue. Roy J Houtesha of Relay Maryland spends time with parents in Frederick. Mrs Charles K Phoderick of Middletown visits family of Mr Wm E Brown in Baltimore. Nettle Levy of Middletown returns from Frederick. Lester Dean tours the West. C B Staley of Middletown on business trip to New York. Jacob Roxenstoce returns from Baltimore after hospital treatment. Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Michael Hoke of Emmitsburg on December 26 with Mass at St Joseph’s Church and a reception. seven children listed with residences in Baltimore and Carlisle.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Belle Stewart daughter of the late William T Stewart of Martinsburg West Virginia to Wylie Creel of St Louis. The wedding was held at Aspen Hall with ceremony by Pastor Dr F M Woods of Martinsburg Presbyterian Church. The bride has frequent ties to the area.
A frame barn of 140 by 40 feet, once part of Blue Mountain House property and recently owned by Blue Mountain Land Company, burned near Pen Mar causing about 5000 dollars in damage. Authorities suspect tramp arson as the cause while seeking shelter in the structure. Nearby, Carroll Roads faced heavy snow with six foot drifts stalling autos. roads opened by workers today. In legal news, Brunswick junkman Andrew Danner received a one year sentence after a county court conviction for stealing a dam from Geo Smith’s home.
George Chew of West South Street slaughtered four hogs yesterday. The largest weighed 425 pounds and the smallest 705 pounds.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound and Tane's Cold Compound as fast cures for cold symptoms. It claims dosing every two hours for three doses, easing headache nasal discharge sneezing feverishness sore throat and stiffness. The copy promotes ease of use and says the remedies are inexpensive at 25 cents and require no assistance.
A Frederick drug case spurs state and local action under the Harrison Anti-Drug Act. Officials suspect dope is sold or given away in Frederick, with possible involvement from Washington authorities. An eyewitness recounts men in an alley using a powdered substance causing deep intoxication before death.
Fire on the Cat Ogle farm of County Commissioner Frank M Stevens and Clerk Harman L Gaver near Creagerstown destroyed the woodshed three to four cords of wood and butchering tools after an annual farm beef sale. Horses and cattle survived. County officials debate clothing for state prisoners and a church Bible class near the same period. German claims lead in electric motor machinery.
The Men’s Club of All Saints church will meet Tuesday evening to discuss important business and aim for a large turnout. W F Saylor of Frederick, a Company A member, planned to speak on border experiences but was summoned to New York and cannot attend.
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