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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
4
The Frederick News asks readers who do not receive their paper regularly to report the issue to the office, noting they are doing everything possible to improve service and ensure timely delivery.
The response to the Self-Denial Day appeal for the local poor has been generous with cash, provisions, and coal arriving. The editor notes the gifts will help during a severe winter, urges more hearty support, and stresses timely contributions as needs rise and the community’s Christmas spirit is evident.
Readers note large orders for military supplies include vast purchases of American shoes. The piece argues American shoemakers excel, despite perceived inferiority of ready made goods abroad and the appeal of custom, home-made footwear.
The drift of the times favors rounded shoes and curved feet. American makers have produced pliable soft leather that cushions the foot while resisting strain. Advances in upper design solve the toe tilting problem, reducing wrinkles and contour irritation seen in earlier shoes. European fighters may be drawn to the soft comfort when they wear American footwear for the first time.
Circuit Court heard the appeal of Herbert Albaugh versus Roland Long from Justice Perey. Judge Worthington presided over a farm tenancy dispute with $46.83 awarded to Long after Justice Perey’s decision. Albaugh and HooS Pellow represented Albaugh. Stoner and Weinberg for Long. Several other cases and trials were scheduled, including Mrs Emma N Payne versus Wilbur Stock Food Supply, and Whert Hardware versus Hagerstown and Frederick Railway.
John Sims, votored, sentenced by Justice Posey to four months in the House of Correction. he was taken to the institution yesterday by Sheriff John D. Conard. Florence Bambridge and Eveline Chaney, both colored, were fined for disorderly conduct. The Maryland School for the Deaf and the Y M C A Quints will play on the Armory floor Friday night after the indoor baseball game between the Collegians and Company. a governing committee meeting decided this. AL A sixth seat for the Athletics was admitted in the circuit.
A column from Tut News dated December 16, 1804 notes Reno S. Harp awarded the contract for the erection of a handsome residence on South Park Villa addition. It lists the New Years ball committee for the Independent Hose Company and reports officers elected at a Freder ick Council Royal Arch Masons meeting, including Wir G Zimmerman as regent and Charles AMLOMiuller as vice regent among others.
Mayor Fratey will address the issue at tonight's board meeting. He cites Saturday night conditions, cars extending from curbs and danger to fire apparatus, and calls for strict enforcement of city traffic laws to prevent future incidents and protect pedestrians.
Leading citizens of Frederick and Montgomery counties and residents along the old Washington and Frederick turnpike are determined to launch a movement for a new state road between Frederick and Washington through Montgomery County. Merchants in Montgomery claim trade will be diverted to Washington and other places until two counties are connected by a state road.
Members of the Hoys High School class plan their second annual banquet on New Year’s Eve at Mainhart's dining parlors. Committee includes Richard Slymons Walter Mehrling and Henry Knock with Prof Amon Burgee as toastmaster. Also notes Washington County school vaccination mandate and a survey of nonattending schoolchildren running until January 15.
A meeting of Company A officers was held at the armory last night to discuss warfare questions. Major D John Markey presided with Captain Elmer F. Munshewer, Sergeants Harry Simmons, Paul Marsh, Fred Barrick, Corporals Marry Wisner, George Caste and Matthew P. Staley attending. Dissatisfaction in the State Tax Commission surfaced as Judge Oscar Leser protested to Controller Harrington over safety measures and acts by Democratic members, naming Senators OM Hammond and W W Beck.
Dr Pearre the druggist advertises today a large half price offer on Dr Hawari's specific for constipation and dyspepsia. Fifty cents full price is cut to twenty five cents for 69 doses with a money back guarantee. If you cannot visit the Pears store mail 25 cents to receive a package with postage paid.
Frederick County farmers cheer as federal and state officials rescind aFoot and Mouth disease shipment ban. Cattle may be shipped to slaughter houses only after inspection by Dr R Smith, with two federal inspectors remaining. The action follows talks in Washington and covers several counties with inspections centralized at designated slaughter houses in Baltimore.
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