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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
3
Frederick County Maryland closes the hunting season a day before Christmas under a new state law, shortening squirrel and other game seasons. Disease outbreaks and a dog hunting ban due to foot and mouth issues reduced bag totals, while cold weather and snow threaten partridge survival and wintering strategies on farms aiding conservation.
J M Roelke of Teegarden Indiana reports a December 22 blaze at his poultry house destroying 50 to 60 prize Black Langshans and White Plymouth Rock birds valued at 150 to 200 dollars. Incendiary origin suspected with suspected theft prior to arson. Insurance coverage stood at 600 dollars amid heavy snowfall and unusually hard winter sleighing conditions.
The sorrel mare valued at $200 stolen from John A. Schaeffer’s stables on Christmas Eve was located in Virginia and brought to the George town Pike farm near the first tollgate. Sheriff Coward and deputies recovered the horse after a thorough search, found in a stable near Waterbury, Virginia, with officers and local authorities pursuing a suspected African American thief.
Open House plans move fast for the Y M C A on New Year’s Day afternoon. Committee members include Ames Hendrickson and Holmes D. Baker. The event will feature full department activity, free pool and bowling, and live music with refreshments. An exhibition of gymnastics will be staged by Dr C K Harris. Alderman Phebus seeks a bond vote on a storage reservoir, contingent on large taxpayers' petition. Rev Herbert S Osborne accepts call to Emmanuel Church Harrisonburg effective March 1. John Singmaster to speak at Young Men’s Bible Society meeting January 31 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Uncalled letters listed at the Frederick post office include Gentlemen's List John Cohnes Milford E Dayhoff Charles E Grove Elmer Gravener Thos McCabe and Ladies' List Mrs Catherina Brown Mrs Rosa King Mrs Lilly Smith Lillian Washington Mrs Hamilton Weant.
Maryland lifts the quarantine allowing cattle shipments to most areas except within five miles of farms infected with foot and mouth disease since October 1. Officials said the change broadens movement while preserving strict zones near affected premises.
George Strallman charged with stealing 14 50 from Mike Bowers. Arrested Saturday evening after a tip from Officer Jacob Quinn. Strallman, held under 100 pending grand jury action, denied, later led to home where the money bag dropped, revealing the crime.
Demonstration and Efficiency contest by five Frederick county troops will be held at Company A armory this evening. Scouts from Middletown and New Market will attend along with three Frederick troops. A large crowd is expected as drum corps and scouts greet visitors at trains. The program opens with flag raising and continues through the night with conduct judged to determine a winning troop. Scout Commissioner H. B. Clark will oversee the event.
Dr D I Leatherman of Greensburg Pa former local physician, just back from a business trip to New Orleans Houston and Galveston. He and companions took up an option on land between Houston and Galveston facing the bay. He sent his wife Dr K W Leatherman and her sister Miss Jessie Wisster to Houston to spend the Christmas vacation.
Harry Brandenburg of this city has joined The News business office and began duties today. He is a graduate of Boys' High School class of 1914.
Mrs Saltie Baily of Germantown slipped while carrying a baby at Samuel Filby home on North Bentz street yesterday. She fell to the bottom of the stairs and sustained shock and bruises.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. Internal medicine targets mucous surfaces and strengthens the system. Proponents offer a one hundred dollar reward for any cure failure and advertise accompanying Family Pills for constipation.
Captain Walter G. Lamont of the American Rescue Workers announces free soup for Frederick’s poor beginning Tuesday January 6 and then at the Seventh Street headquarters on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 12 to 2 p.m. Only those named with Capt Lamont before Tuesday will be served. Tickets obtainable from Mayor Lewis H. Fraley or Rev. Dr. Thomas Freeman Dixon of the Federated Charities.
The Big Brothers Association of Frederick holds an executive committee meeting at the Y M C A to discuss opening an employment bureau in the City Register's office. City ministers urged congregations to submit names of unemployed individuals and job openings to Henry A. Hahn, employment committee chair.
The Independent Company announces a prize this week for the highest score at the ten-pinnet alleys recently added to their building. Manager Mr. Conway notes the game mirrors regular bowling and invites participants to test their skill.
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