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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1924

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Montevue Superintendent Draws Applicants as Monday Nears

Montevue county home trustees expected to appoint a new superintendent next Monday. Ten candidates remain, including current head Samuel A. Gregg and former sheriff James A. Jones. A new clerk may also be named. Walter Grimes is not seeking reappointment.

Montevus Samuel A. Gregg James A. Jones Gregg Jones Archie M. Stimmel Walter Grimes Lerk Gregs Mr. Jones David English William H. Geisbert Jesse Schell John Powell Tobn Ft, Jr Thurmont L. M. Roelkey Spencer Stull Liamsville C. Harry Cramer Pleasant Monteyne

Christmas Seal Sale Success Report

The Christmas seal sale by the Marsland Tuberculosis Association local branch, chaired by Parsons Newmann, exceeded prior year figures despite late seal arrival. Twenty five hundred appeal letters were mailed, with half to the city and half to the county. county reach was partial. Seals sold well at county stores and the campaign aims for earlier drives next year.

Branc Marsland Tuber- Yosis Association Parsons Newman Baltimore

Myersville Bank Directors and Officers Elected

Stockholders of Myersville Savings Bank elected a slate of directors for the coming year including T. F. Grosnickle George W. Bittle Elmer A Young Charles Ausherman John T. Gaver and others The officers chosen were President T F Grossnickle Vice President Charles N Freshour Treasurer George W Bittie Assistant Treasurer William S Wachtel Attorney Rene S Harn Secretary Elmer A Young Clerk Miss Sallie R Markers and Assistant Clerk Paul D Toms The bank reports assets of 25 000 and a surplus of 78 000 plus a per cent dividend on preferred stock. Suit Over Washing Machine Remains in Court Potomac Public Service Co vs Charley Jacobs and wife heard with jury verdict awarding 65 to plaintiff after a dispute over a 125 washing machine sold for 110 remaining.

Myersville Savings Bank Myersville T. F. Grosanickle George W. Bittle Elmer A. Young Charles . Ausherman John T. Gaver George W. Wachtel Harvey J. Leatherman Charles N. Freshour Reno $. Harp Albert W. Bartgis J. Thomas Bittle Ralph Browning William J. Waters William M Bittle Claude A. Stottlemyer T. F. Grossnickle George W. Bittie William S. Wachtel Rene S. Harn Elmer A Young Potomac Public Service Company Charley Jacobs Leo Weinberg Renn S.tarp

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Frederick

Mr. and Mrs. U. A. Lough of 236 East Church Street marked fifty years of marriage with a Sunday family dinner at Wayside Inn at 1 30. Guests including Charles W. Lough and daughters Margaret and Grace, Allen Lampe, Willis B. E. Fisher, and Margaret Fisher. Mr. Lough was longtime with UT Lough and Son marble works on South Market Street.

U. A. Lough East Church Street Wayside Inn South Market Street UT. A. Lough and Son Charles W. Lough Margaret Grace Allen Lampe Willis BE. Fisher Margaret & Fisher City

Divorce Granted to Mrs Linda Stull in Frederick County

The Circuit Court for Frederick County grants Linda Stull an absolute divorce from Googe W. Stull. Linda is allowed to resume her maiden name Linda P. Brown. Reno Harp represented the defendant.

Linda ¥. Stull Shearman P. Bowers Leslie N. Coblentz Dawson & Dawson Circuit Court Frederick County Googe W. Stull Alan Stull Linda P. Brown Reno Harp

Attendance Gains Highlight Leaders Class at Calvary

Cold Sunday cut attendance at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Sunday School with the Leaders Bible class reporting a 1923 average of 136, a rise from 1922 and a peak May 21 with 291. The class, now about 250 members, posted receipts of 620.36 and disbursements of 60.01, leaving 25.85. Maurice Easton was named Chairman of the Directors Committee for 1924 with sectional vice chairs and directors listed.

Calvary Methodist Episcopal Sunday School FE. S. Rice Geo. L. Reichenhoefer C. 4. Gilson Rice C. W. Zimmerman M. BR. Etchison Bradley Tree Robert H. Baer Gervis Miller Floyd Zimmerman Robbert J. Baer Edward 8 Rice Henry Engelbrecht Oliver Engelbrecht Charles McCurdy Markell Nelson J. A Iarry Shate Georg Burdette Jacob Markley Charles J. Rhoderick Charles Weddle Maurice Sharrer Jesse RK. Yingling DE. HW. Mullinix George Daugherty Charlas N. Daugherty Charles S. Houk Lester Fulmer John Ridenour Maurice C. Easton Charmen Vicechairman Russell Gearinger Wm. Bodst Paul Sulor L Babiyn Frank L Smith Franklin Sis John Hansen Jesse R. Yingling John WV. Grove William Grove Ferdinand Runsport Kefauver Harry Smith Henry May Vie

Final Arguments Begin on Rail Consolidation

Final arguments opened before the Interstate Commerce Commission as the last phase of planning to merge railroads into 18 or 20 mega systems. The New York Central and the Baltimore and Ohio clash over disposition of the Central of New Jersey and the Philadelphia and Reading, with counsel Clyde Brown proposing to keep it intact and add Western Maryland, Rutland and part of Reading.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Commission New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Central of New Jersey Philadelphia Reading Clyde Brown Maryland Rutland Baltimore Ohio New Jersey

Delegation Seeks One More Mile Of Road Construction

A group of about thirty residents led by Jo Windsor Williams and George W. McComas asked the County Commissioners for a one mile stretch of road from Fingerboard Road toward Semptown. The board appeared favorable and may recommend construction to the State Roads Commission, with McComas serving as spokesman. The delegation included Vr. Williams, O. XE Brandenburg, Walter Buxton, James Baker, A. W Davis, and others.

Semptown Jo Windsor Williams George W. McComas State Roads Commission Vr. Williams Ro McComas XE Brandenburg Walter Buxton James Baker A. W Davis G Wes. Jey Kindley Thompson Rufus Day Watkins Browning F.C Thompson G B Talnes O. FE Davis ReLestie Davis T. Vis Mazel Turke

Communion Observed and Week of Prayer Services Noted

The article describes a church service observed at a Cham. led by Grover Shower and Harry Bohn Trdly, with a Nuporth League gathering at 6 30 pm led by Miss E Ruth Rothenhoeler presenting The Morning Watch. Ruby Cline spoke of experiences at Mountain Lake Park Institute last July. Dr G Ellie Williams delivered a sermon at 7 30 pm on Getting the Right Start. A tenor solo by James Ueiniein Maris and memorial plans for the Leadership class are mentioned, with the Sunday School Board meeting scheduled for next Sunday afternoon to elect officers and review yearly reports.

Harvey Showe Grover Shower Harry Bohn Cham Npworth League E. Ruth Rothenhoeler Ruby Cline Morning Watch Mountain Lake Park Institute G. Ellie Williams Edward Rok James Ueiniein Maris Geo. Mo Free Yo He Owisen Enlin Ted

State's Attorney William M. Storm Begins Term

William M. Storm was sworn in by Associate Judge Glenn Worthington to fill the unexpired term of Anton R. Anders who died about a month ago. Storm will serve three years under the new four year election cycle, with bonds set at 10 000 for faithful duties.

William M. Storm Glenn IE Worthington Mr. Storm Anton R. Anders Altorney Storm Storm Anders

Helen of Troy Company Plays Frederick City Tonight

The Helen of Troy New York musical company with 65 performers arrived from Wilmington Delaware and will perform tonight at the City Opera House in Frederick. Manager Thomas Bodkin praised the Francie Lott Key Hotel and local newspapers while noting Frederick’s progressive spirit and the show’s prior success in New York and Kathmore.

Helen of Troy New York Wilmington Telaware Frans Ncott Key Hotel Kathmore Selwyn Theater New York City City Opera House Thomas Bodkin Mainiger Frederick Rederich Bendkin Francis Scott Key Bodkin Boston Mass City Opera Soansa Nie

Forbes Helped Lead Scheme to Defraud Government

Washington reports that Charles R. Forbes, director of the Veterans Bureau, is accused in a Senate inquiry of leading a conspiracy to defraud the government. John J. O’Ryan details hospital contract corruption and the sale of bureau supplies at Perryville depot to Thompson-Kelly, involving more than 300000 dollars in devalued stock.

Associated Prenn Washington Charles R. Forbes Veterans’ Burea John J. O'Ryan New York Senate Veterans Committee O'Ryan Department of Justice Forbes C. B. Hurley Tacoma J. W.thompson Louis James W. Black Chicago Elias E. Mortimer Philadelphia Perryville Thompson-Kelly Company Easton Hirding Public Health Service Veterans’ Bureau

Five Puppies Found Shivering by County Roadside

Five puppies about a month old were found Sunday afternoon near Indian Springs, cold and hungry, huddled beside a deserted county road. Clarence Staley rescued them and will feed and shelter them until the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals takes custody. adoption will be needed to avoid long-term care.

Indian Springs Clarence Staley Reverdy Statey Society For Prevention of Cruelty Jong Tracte

Large number of stocks make notable progress

The Associated Press reports a broad buying movement on the stock exchange during the forenoon with many stocks showing notable gains. Some traders used the strength to distribute at other points while railroad issues traded actively and many leading shares rose to multi month highs. Call money opened at 1 1 2 percent.

Associated Press New York Stock Exchange Tofu Pobacco

Battleship Louisiana Adrift Sighted By Cutter

The old battleship Louisiana, moored loose during Saturday night's gale, was sighted at 1059 am today by the coast guard cutter Marine. Sold to Boston Iron and Metal Co., it was being towed to Baltimore for scrapping. Six of seven crew members are Baltimoreans.

Ares Norfolk Jan. T Louisiana Boston Iron and Metal Co Baltimore

Ship Adrift on Mantilla Reef Near St Augustine

Messages from the steamship Georgia relay that the vessel ran aground on Mantilla Reef opposite the St Augustine inlet in rough seas. The ship reported a rough sea but said she was lying easy. Origin and destination were not stated.

Associated St. Augustine Fla Ateamahi Georgia Mantilla Reef St. Augustine Inlet Georgia

Robbers Loot $10,000 in Jewels from Fashionable Apartment

Three bandits forced entry into the Seventh Avenue residence of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Richmond and stole jewelry valued at $10,000 before fleeing. The robbery mirrors a prior heist at a 79th Street apartment last Thursday where $4,000 in jewels was taken.

Associated Press York Seventh Avenue Ouis Richmond 79Th Street David Palter

Vice-President of Bank Murder Suspected in Sumter

Sumter South Carolina January 7 Dr Archie China age 58 vice president of the First Nations Bank of Sumter was found dead in a bathroom of his home with a bullet wound in the head no weapon located in the room or adjoining area authorities investigating possible homicide not yet announced a suspect or motive

Sumter Archie China First Nations Bank of

Martinsburg Fire Causes $75,000 Loss in Two Stores

A morning blaze damaged the clothing store of James T. Eyer and the Tezenner Bank Store in Martinsburg West Virginia, with losses totaling about $75,000. The origin of the fire remains undetermined as investigators inspect the scene.

Martinsburg W. VA James T. Eyer Tezenner Bank

Arrests And Election Supervisor Nominations

Frank Yinger, about 35, arrested on a drunk and disorderly charge by Officer Engelbrecht after Saturday night incident. Bail set at 100. he remained jailed awaiting a hearing before Justice Grahame Johnson tonight. Yinger has been arrested several times in recent weeks. Republican State Central Committee selected four nominees for the Board of Supervisors of Election: William BR. James, John A. Harner, Clagget Ramsbore, and Markwood J. Harp. Committee members listed. current Republican member is Harry Chapline.

Frank Yinger Engelbrecht Yinger Justice Grahame Johnson Republican State Central Committee Ritchie Board of Supervisors of Election William BR. James John A. Harner Emmitspure Clagget FL Ramsbore Markwood J. Harp W. O. Werterhaker Wood, Catshall F.C. Marteell

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