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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
4
Public notice to subscribers from The Frederick News asking regular readers to report missed deliveries to help improve service. Includes postal details and a registration note for distribution at Frederick.
A Christmas card surge taxes post office staff as households display a dozen to twenty cards. Many skip letters and gifts, using cards to convey sentiment and cut costs. Children’s candy and dental warnings surface amid holiday traditions and the rush.
A girl’s declining health appears tied to heavy candy intake as her parents note she eats many chocolate teddy bears daily. The piece highlights concerns about candy purity and warns of deceptive sweets while urging supervision of children's sweet consumption.
A verse from Milo Deyo in the New York Times envisions a postwar era when armies are disbanded and oppression ends. It speaks of a future dawn of peace, universal humanity, and the spread of truth as a banner across nations, promising a humane order and global harmony.
The piece reports Prof. Bishop of Fordham Medical School urging men in midlife to seek medical advice even when feeling well. He links vigor with aging arteries and warns against overconfidence after renewed energy. Doctors may replace mere "memento mori" with preventive checks amid modern disease risk.
Relatives including Judge Glenn Worthington and John W. Humm attend funeral in Hagerstown for five Alvey family members burned when their Florence Villa home burned. Bodies arrived from Florida and were interred at Rose Hill Cemetery after services at St John s Church and a Winter Haven Presbyterian church vigil.
Mrs Olivia Brengle Shriver died last night at 11 30 at her residence 618 Cathedral street Baltimore pneumonia developed on Christmas night and she gradually sank She was born in Frederick October 24 1829 daughter of Lawrence J Brengie and Catherine C Brengie She married J Alex Shriver of Baltimore November 6 1850 She had lived in Baltimore since and led social and charitable life for years She was 28 years president of the Baltimore Orphan Asylum She belonged to Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Surviving children are John S Shriver Clarence Shriver J Alex Shriver and grandchildren Alice S and Violet Clendinen Funeral arrangements not completed
Rev J S Bowers D D of Baltimore will visit Frederick this week to preach at the New Market M P church with Rev B F Ruley in charge on Sunday at 3 PM. Also a Company A basketball game and an all star squad will perform in the armory on New Year’s afternoon followed by a raffle of a White sewing machine from the recent Company A bazaar.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick the family of the late John Holmes on East Fourth Street died from coal gas. Rev Luther Kuhlman received a roll top desk and an elegant chair from his congregation at Christmas. The evening train from Baltimore to Frederick was disabled near Ellicott City due to a throat blowout, delaying service about ninety minutes. Yesterday marked the birthday of Chief Judge James McSher r, born in Frederick in 1842, reaching his fifty second year.
Governor Goldsborough announced yesterday that Saturday, the day after New Year's Day, would not be declared a legal holiday. The statement clarifies state recognition and sets official holiday status. The remark affects public offices and observances statewide.
A Schell Roberts residence at 434 West South Street suffered a gas leak described as illuminating gas. Charles Schell detected the odor and shut off the downstairs jet, preventing possible multiple deaths. Richard Dixon, 13, suffered the worst effects, remaining unconscious until revived. Several upstairs residents felt ill but recovered. a child, John Roberts, eight, and Margaretted Schell, seven, were affected. Dr. B. O. Thomas treated the sick. portieres allowed fumes to fill the home. The jet may have burned overnight before going out.
Directors of the Frederick Trust Company announce a 2 percent dividend payable after January 1, 1915. The bank reports deposits of 19 009 and resources of 259 000 in its first year since opening December 23, 1913, a remarkable start. About fifteen Company A members head to Baltimore in late January for Community Relief Fund events showcasing National Guard life and activities.
Hubert Bowers son of the Clerk of the Court and Mr tarry W Bowers of St John's College will report to practice with the varsity basketball squad on Saturday He has made a notable showing in athletics this year as a football tackle participating in all major games and is regarded as a fast basketball man.
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