County seeks end to eight dollar fee for transporting prisoners
County commissioners move to abolish the eight dollar payment to constables for taking prisoners to state institutions. They aim to test the law on releasing a vagrancy case under ha bebas corpus and consider reducing the grade of Jim my Harris Hill near Urbana. The debate centers on curbing fees and alleged misconduct by officials amid recent arrests and transfers to Montevue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
House of Correction
Harry B. Witter
Witter
Trumps
Montevue
Albert Hahn
Baltimore
Stevens
Jimmy” Harris
Urbana
Robbed Post Office Case and Panama Exposition Show
John Brown, a Black man jailed in Hagerstown, is accused of murdering Mrs. Susan Dixon near Mount Briar. Officers say Dixon confessed that he robbed Fabrles Mills postoffice December 17. Postmaster Eakle kept details quiet. $10.61 stolen, Brown claims a $20 gold certificate seen the day after the Dixon killing belonged to the postoffice. The Panama Exposition at City Opera House features The Million Dollar Doll with Marvin Meekman and Jasper Jackson in comic roles aboard a voyage, where a prize winner changes their fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Hagerstown
Susan Dixon
Mount Briar
Fabrles Mills
Clayton
Eakle
Brown
Dixon
City Opera House
Marvin Meekman
Jasper Jackson
Malvin
Jasper
Harvey
Harold Orr
War era notes and German industry praised in Munich pamphlet
Mrs Corinne de Garmendia of Bavaria forwards a quarterly American Notes in Munich pamphlet. It highlights the American Red Cross Hospital in Munich and its praised care for wounded soldiers. It also discusses wartime food prices, German productivity, and the value of disciplined effort and specialization as keys to Germany's wartime economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne de Garmendia
Bavaria
Munich
American Red Cross
Oberammergau
Germany
Texas
Hlow
Department of Agriculture
Salonika Defies Capture by Allied Forces Says French Chief
Athens dispatch reports General Cashinay, chief of staff for France, declaring allied troops cannot be ousted from Salonika. He praised heavy artillery positions as highly defendable and said the fortifications offer favorable conditions for both defense and possible spring offensive. Crowds cheered the French general as he spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Salonika
General Cashinay
Dr Fauntleroy Reports On European Trip Findings
Surgeon A M Fauntleroy of the United States Navy, brother of Mrs Sallie Conrad Fauntleroy, submitted a Navy Department report after visiting France. The document mainly covers sanitary and medical topics, but also details military operations, army dispositions, and weapon use including hand grenades and flame projectors used by German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Fauntleroy
United States Navy
Sallie Conrad Fauntleroy
France
Navy Department
Dr. Fauntleroy
Germana Fo
Woman Killed at Crossing in Bethlehem
A woman was struck and killed while crossing near Bethlehem as she was on her way home from attending a meeting. The incident involved factors tied to a nearby military or security presence, with unclear details about the assailant or immediate aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beline
Bethlehem
Vranidete
Lista
Frederick's Best Things Name City Hospital Tops List
An essay contest by Frederick pupils crowned Frederick City Hospital as the best thing in Frederick. Schools, churches, Hood College and other local entities received votes, with topics ranging from roads and lighting to theaters and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick County
Hood College
Bree
Maryland School For Dear
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Jagd
Masur and
Board of Alderner
Moving Pictures
Dortors, Uenuts
Montevue
Kramidiar School
Nowa
Frederick Ciy Hospital
Yom. C. AL
Amt
Frederick City Hospital
School For
Maryland School For the Deaf
Free Library
Wood
Mountain City Mills
Grouster
Redarik
Citizens’ National Bank
New City
Pythian Castle
Court House
Cnarites
Boy Ocauti O
Chicien's Aid Society
Tietires
ADC
Fratey
Mt. Olivet
Busy Local Police Court Freezes Docket With 16 Arraignments
Sixteen prisoners faced Magistrate George Dennis in a record session at Police Headquarters as cases moved swiftly from 7 30 to 9 00. Hides stolen from Byerly’s tannery valued at 25 dollars led to bail outcomes for Roy Miller and Mosey Ricketts. Others included chicken thefts near Frederick, drunkenness fines, disorderly conduct dismissals, and a Christmas Day jail ride for John Biddinger, with several held for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George &. Dennis
Roy Miller
Mosey
Ricketts
Kauver
Charles E. Klein
Miller
Dave” Bruchey
Chief Bruchey
Guy Crouse
Harry Bell
Frank Runkles
Edward Zimmerman
Frederick
Klipp
Joe Kelley
Quinn and
Fraley
Mac” Early
Painter
Bob Mannington
Howard Shipley
Fitby
Dennis
Ernest Woodward
Quinn
Blumenauer
Roy Lambert
Lambert
Ben” Washington
Neal Hall
Washington
Hall
John Biddinger
Hahn
Walter Palmer
Ruchey
Harper’s Ferry Co. in Annual Meeting
Harper’s Ferry Electric Light and Power Co. reports plans for a new generator, a transmission line to Brunswick, and new meters for daylight service. Proposed extensions may reach Burkittsville and Jefferson along rural roads. A new wheel is planned to prevent high water damage. Dividend of eight percent will be paid from earnings. Directors elected: J. M. Jones, J. T. Martin, G. Alder, H. S. Hedges, T. Savery, G. R. Bready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Harper's Ferrylactric Light and Power Company
Harper’s Ears
Harmis Ferry
Bransaick
Ibo
Branewhex
Cieters
Hedevs
eTnes
Maryland
Ompain
Burkitewlle
Karper’s Ferry
JM. Jones
J. T. Martin
Floes Aev
R. Marker
Garland
Goi Hogan
H. S. Hedges
TH. Savery
George R. Bready
I. H W. Savery
Po Martin
Weather summary from scattered reports across the United States
Disjointed weather notes describe conditions in Atlantic City Boston and other locations. Entries mention clear skies and varying temperatures with references to snow expected in upcoming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Condy
Boston
Tanlac praised by Norfolk man for stomach relief and vitality
Robert L. Perry of 419 E Main St Norfolk Va extols Tanlac as the most wonderful medicine after his severe stomach disorder poor digestion and constant nausea. He reports restored appetite improved sleep and reduced back pains attributing the cure to Tanlac while distributors promote the remedy in Frederick and Hagerstown with local ads and help-want notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Perry
E. Main Street
Norfolk
Perry
J. S. Quarles
Williamson's
North Market Street
Frederick
Hagerstown
Rudy & Meredith
Wanted Trustworthy Salesmen To Show Farms Prospects
Classified notice seeking reliable men to act as salesmen for farming customers. Must own car and home and have excellent standing. Strong earnings expected for active individuals interested in community growth. Reply with telephone number to Address Box No. 50.
Varnish Stain Prices In All Colors Listed
Advertises Jap Enamel varnish stain in cherry mahogany walnut dark oak and light oak. 12 pint cans priced at 12 cents each pint cans 20 cents and quart cans 35 cents.
Floor finishes and paints sale advertised in 1920s style
Advertisement lists floor stain colors Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak Light Oak and Galion cans priced at 1.25. 12 gallon cans at 55 cents. Kalkomo and Moresco Cold Water Paint offered in 5 packages at 35 cents each. Floor Varnish and Waxine Floor Oil priced accordingly.
Herbert Hardware Seeks to Brighten Season Commerce
A local merchant Herbert Hardware promises joy for all ages with a festive assortment. Shoppers are invited to ceiling their groceries cigars fruits nuts and candy from the store. The note emphasizes good value and merriment during the season.
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John
Gurna
Negro
Mia de Garmendia
Castelona
DR. A. M. Fauntleroy
Miss Fauntleroy
Vande Dee
Ier
Berm
Tanion
Tee
Amo
Ces
Dral Newagen
Berlin
City Hospital
Justice Dennis
Harper's Ferry CO
United States
At & P.m. We
Frederick and Key-Mar, Md
Getd Crowe
Ridge
Leon
North Market ST. Frederick
Banking Department of the State
Central Trust Company OF Maryland
the Central Trust Company
Gillette
Keen-Kutter
Gem and
Strops
Kalkomo
Moresco
Herbert Hardware
RB. Colevnts
Heaant & Knott
AG UX
Neme
Excelsior
C. F. Rothenhoefer
Oapen
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