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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
2
The fragmentary text hints at a probe or discussion concerning pits at a coal operation. Names, dates, or places are not readable, leaving the item as an undecipherable note about mine pits and potential inquiries.
The Department of Agriculture warns of imposters posing as federal inspectors as three more farms near Jeffersony and Peteraville are quarantined for foot and mouth disease. Only Fuss and McKimmey farms show infections. up to 26 Maryland farms affected overall. Authorities advise isolation, disinfection, and reporting suspected human cases to prevent spread.
A cow on Mr Harlin Schildtknecht’s farm two miles west of Middletown was diagnosed with rabies after symptoms appeared last Friday. Dr Frank Ryan of Middletown confirmed the diagnosis, the cow was killed, and the head sent to Washington for examination. Pasteur treatment was considered for the family after contact with the animal.
Brish Brothers won two silver cups, a bronze medal, and seven premiums at Berryville Virginia Poultry Show with best minorca, best bird sweepstake silver cup, and top cock and cockerel honors. Harry Smith and Eugene Grove exhibited as well but await premium details.
An old advertisement extols Pape's Cold Compound for nasal congestion headache and feverish throat symptoms. It claims relief after taking the product every two hours, with quick opening of nasal passages and eased head pressure, priced at 25 cents.
The Republican treasurer MiLard N Nusz filed a statement showing 23,384 contributions from Cumberland men with largest gifts of 150 and 140. Expenditures centered on paying notes and claims totaling 220.77 and voter transportation. Outstanding claims reached 79.35 with room rent and printing among items. Overall campaign spending in the county appears lower than in recent years.
Bartholomew Minnicks, a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman from Brunswick, Md., died in Cumberland at Allegany hospital after fracturing his skull when his head struck a freight car while looking under his train on November 3. He was about 24. The body was taken to his parents in Brunswick. Also notes Union Trust Company possible new president John M. Dennis, and U. S. Jackie veteran E. Guy Rickerd returning home from Vera Cruz service. An medical ad advertises Cheney Catarrh Cure and other remedies.
Miss Susie Thompson, 45, property owner at Thompson Corner, Montgomery County, stands trial in Rockville for the murder of farm laborer Joseph Fah. State's Attorney W C States leads the prosecution. J A Garrett defends. Trial details allege prior quarrel and a shotgun shooting after an exchange of insults and threats.
State Board of Canvassers met in Annapolis and released official election totals. United States Senator results list John Walter Smith 160204, Edward Carrington Jr 4864, W Milton Reichard 0, with other minor candidates. Sixth District totals show David J. Lewis 19494, Fred N Zibiman 18752, Lewis Kefauver 2, N L Purdum 403, H C Wright 703. Constitutional amendment for Baltimore city sheriff passed 62634 to 40428. In Montgomery County, Aaron R Hewitt died after an October 22 assault on Glen, with Boswell charged with assault and intent to murder. Hewitt's age listed as 46 or 60? widow noted, grand jury to reconvene.
Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pa offers a testimony on relief from poor digestion using Chamberlains Tablets. She reports lasting improvement after trying various remedies before finding success with the product. Advertisement notes availability from dealers.
Emphasizes banking for farmers with checking accounts and a Savings Department. Highlights four percent interest on savings, compounded semiannually, as a key feature to attract farmers to deposit funds and manage finances.
Sick residents from over twenty towns seek relief at the Inter-State Doctors Medical Institute at 11 South Jonathan Street. The firm advertises a focus on chronic ailments from nerves to digestion and reports rapid improvement for many patients, with hours 9 am to 12, 1:30 to 5, and evenings 7 to 8, Sunday 9 to 12.
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