Four men sentenced in bootlegging case in Carroll
Court records show four men were sent to prison for bootlegging. The case involved a Gly City investigation and ended today with a year term pronounced by the judge.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1929
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1
Court records show four men were sent to prison for bootlegging. The case involved a Gly City investigation and ended today with a year term pronounced by the judge.
Samuel Carroll was sentenced for the same period as another defendant, with the action noted in court records. The outcome reflects concurrent sentencing related to the same charges and time frame.
A Friday afternoon to early morning crackdown produced five arrests on liquor violations. Justice Bowers presided as four defendants received prison terms, one acquitted, with sentences ranging up to a year in the House of Correction and fines.
The Frederick Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution plan a banquet and meeting Thursday evening February 21 at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Impressions to SAR in other cities. the Chronicles of America film The Declaration of Independence will be shown. Lewis A. Rice will preside. A second event follows with Maryland State Society in Baltimore at the Belvedere hotel.
Towanda Pennsylvania February AP Arthur Leonard a 23 year old farm hand was convicted of first degree murder for the killing of Mrs Juniata Jones of Hervickyside. The jury imposed life imprisonment after she was beaten to death in her home December 4. Neighbors found her body December 5 with clothing torn and skull crushed by a bedslat. Leonard said in confession he wanted revenge for sending him to reform school for stealing chickens.
Riot incidents in Bombay continued for a seventh day amid clashes between factions. Reports describe street fighting and police deployment to restore order as residents endure disruption and authorities urge restraint.
Senior and Junior college students host an all class prom with about 130 couples, featuring the Ten Sylvanans orchestra from New York. Favors are cigarette lighters, refreshments served, and notable attendees include President and Mrs Appie, Dean Lovejoy, Dr. Shaw, and class presidents Eleanor Wilson and Ruth Anderson.
Frederick and Carroll counties Boy Scout progress is summarized in the Francis Scott Key Council annual report by Scout Executive George S. Whither. The document notes troop organization, Court of Honor activities, camping events, membership gains, and merit badge advancement, with details on training, examinations, and community service efforts across churches schools and religious groups.
The report notes the final set of road delegation hearings will be held soon as authorities prepare to submit the list to the Maryland Commission. The Sketched item mentions a murder tied to General Obregon and a goal of surpassing sixty four miles of highway.
Frederick County Commissioners heard 31 delegations seeking road improvements as part of 64 miles of proposed work. Projects include Broad Run to the Catholic church, Burkittsville to Gapland, Urbana Thurston route, Woodsboro to Robert Diter's store, and multiple other countywide routes. state approval expected next week.
A brief notice records Teceday exchanging final vows with her sister Mars Dactine De Carrel. The ceremony was held in a local church with family and close friends present.
Baltimore surveyor Mr. Brown, traveling to this city, was struck by a freight train near Ridgeville while crossing the tracks. He escaped serious injury after the car was crushed and pinned beneath the locomotive. Train crew aided him and he continued to work, despite the near-fatal collision.
Hood College Glee Club presented a mid winter program in Brodbeck Hall assisted by the Hood College orchestra and violoncellist John Alden Finckel of Washington DC. Mrs Finckel accompanied him at the piano. Themed old fashioned with hue varied costumes the performers opened with Long Long Ago and Come Down to Kew. The Venetian Love Song drew praise for its tender melody and Love's Old Sweet Song served as an encore. The orchestra offered a mixed classical program plus popular fare Jeannine Dream of Lilac and Livoery. Encore demands followed for both groups with more encores anticipated.
Paris February 9 The condition of Marshal Foch was described as stationary but satisfactory by his physician when he left the sickroom this morning. His temperature was 99 and the physician noted the marshals temperament improving as he ate mashed potatoes and regained strength.
Carsille D. Berens, stormer and State Insurance commissioner, died at 8 o'clock Friday night at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore. He was 36 years old. He led the Smith campaign in the state as Presidential Campaign committee head and suffered a head attack. Sister Mary Pavia Dunn, a senior sister of the academy, is seriously ill.
President-elect Hoover and Mrs. Hoover participated in a Boy Scout ceremony on Belle Isle Miami. Hoover received a gold tenderfoot emblem and a fishing rod from Captain Stewart Miller as 45 Scout groups gathered. The event included a greeting by Charles A. Miller Jr. and a food donation truck presented by young girls in farm families costumes.
Five men including Alderman Thus data and raids BStOCS were convicted in federal court of conspiring to violate the federal Prohibition law. The jury found them guilty on each count, facing up to two years in federal prison and fines up to $19,000 each. Mr Eurer Harp of Myershire has pneumonia.
A brief note states renovation actions and the relocation of ten coast plant pieces for health reasons, tagged under Product House.
Frederick County Products Inc announces a new ice machine and upgraded equipment to raise daily capacity by 15 tons at their plant. The 1927 board elected D. T. Dutrow as president and named officers, signaling expanded local slaughtering and shipment to inspected markets under Bureau of Animal Industry rules.
The newly elected Standing Committee held its first meeting Friday night appointing committees for the year. Guests from the banquet committee who helped with the recent annual meeting will attend. Committees include Automobiles, Building, Purchasing, Lode rooms, and Investigating, with members named such as C. B. Willard and John Baumgardner. Adamstown Club Meets Rural Woman's Club of Agamtown met at Mrs C. E Poole's with six idea members and three guests. roll call referenced a February-born famous person. next meeting set for February 29 at Mrs. Lewis Ogie's home. Weather outlook predicts scattered showers in New England and New York early week, mostly cold in the Middle Atlantic, with milder temperatures in the South by midweek.
Walter Keeney of East Sixth Street Charles Weddla and Ralph Moore of Motter Avenue were found guilty of being drunk and disorderly. Justice Guy Motter sentenced them to ten days in jail with a severe reprimand. Oliver Vernon Smith alleged they broke milk bottles and toppled garbage cans on North Market Street Friday at 2:45 am. Ages ranged from 18 to 21. The judge warned future suspensions may be avoided to deter similar conduct. Walter Andrews of East Pitth Street was charged with being drunk. A separate case involved an animal cruelty charge against Charles W. Smith for neglecting an injured horse on West Sixth Street. the horse was treated by a veterinarian. Mrs. Ida Bowie, a colored resident, was fined $25 and 30 days in jail, sentence suspended for better care of two horses exposed to cold. Mrs. Clinton R. Grove of Washington, D. C., visiting local relatives, will stay through Sunday.
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