Death by own action ends Aluminum Ware agent case
William Martin, solicitor for Aluminum Ware Company, who took orders for cooking utensils in Frederick County and Buckeystown, collecting deposits but delivering none, died by carbolic acid poisoning in Kentucky after personal troubles with his wife. The firm may honor orders if the matter is pursued. A gun delivering posters by nails was also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Aluminum Ware Company
Buckeystown
Kentucky
Martin
Frederick
Children Send Letters to Santa Claus Early
The News prints children letters addressed to Santa as Christmas approaches. Recipients request dolls, dolls, shoes, toys, candy, fruit, and gifts for siblings, with several notes noting ages and home streets. The tradition spans generations as mail from youngsters arrives amid holiday anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Gertrude
Charles
Edna Willard
East Third Street
Anjon Bell
Helen Kline
Katherine Goodman
Center Street
P. S
Caroline Zinmerman
John W. Bowers
Ill
South Street
Third Street
Josephine K
Riggles
Christmas Seals Arrive in Frederick for 1914 Sale
Frederick retailers welcome Red Cross Christmas seals for the 1914 holiday season. The attractive red and green design features Merry Santa Clara smiling in the center, holly around him, and small red crosses beside the saint's head. The seal bears the inscription Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Frederick
Santa Clara
Santa
Among the Sick: Local Residents Improve After Accidents
Mrs. D. F. Davis of South Market street is able to be out after injuries from a car accident. Mrs. O. P. Bennett of East Second Street is improving from injuries suffered about ten days ago in a driving accident. Mrs. W. H. Renn of Adamstown has returned home much improved after an operation at City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Davis
South Market Street
O. P. Bennett
East Second Street
W. H. Renn
Adamstown
City Hospital
Brief Items of Interest from Hunting Trips
Carl Willard and Walter Crouse bagged 4 rabbits on a hunting trip. Robert H. Thomas and Elmer Hensel bagged 14 rabbits and 6 partridges yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Willard
Walter Crouse
Robert H. Thomas
Elmer Hensel
GOLD WATCH AND PIN GOES TO JAIL IN DEFAULT
Following the discovery of a stolen gold pin valued at 5.50 and a gold watch worth 45 from John Wilhide of Pennsylvania, Samuel Heard pleaded guilty to theft and was remanded to jail for a Monday Grand Jury action. Constable Haover found the pin on Heard and later learned the watch had been sold for 4.00 to Joseph Blair. Other local cases included auto law hearings, a manslaughter verdict, a traffic dispute, and minor court incidents. A new Brunswick High School manual training schedule extends the program to all grades, with teacher Charles Stull based in Brunswick, and plans to extend senior instruction to two lower grades soon. Catarrh treatment ads conclude with sales pitches for a constitutional remedy by Cheney & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester M. Haover
Samuel
Heard
Aaron R. Anders
John Wilhide
Pennsylvania
Autolats
Frederick
Dennis
Cameron
Automobile Commission
Brunswick High School
Charles Stull
Brunswick
4Tall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Price of Turkey Stuns in Thanksgiving Market
The market at the base of supplies buzzed with buyers as Thanksgiving approaches. Turkeys ranged from 18 to 30 cents a pound dressed, with live birds at 18 cents per pound and eggs from 35 to 40 cents a dozen. Prices reflected ample supply for vegetables fruits and other poultry with assorted items listed from potatoes to cranberries and chestnuts. The Scribe notes preparations for the big market on Wednesday at 9 o clock and a broad mix of prices across goods. The piece highlights seasonal abundance and varied pricing for Thanksgiving staples.
Traveler presentation fuels Mt Moriah Encampment interest
At Palestine En campment No 20 I C C F last night Robert A Bennett chaired the committee to present the Traveler to Mt Moriah Encampment No 8 in Brunswick. Charles EB Miller and Charles F Seeger offered remarks on the visit. Edward S Smith son of Mr and Mrs George E Smith of Waynesboro Pa attends Washington and Lee University and joins Ring Tam Phi staff. Waynesboro sent 100 dolls to Belgian children, donated by Mrs Joseph Ennis. Mr Ennis, born in Burkittsville, also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Robert A. Bennett
Mt. Moriah
Brunswick
Charles EB. Miller
Charles F. Seeger
Edward S. Smith
George E. Smith
Washington and Lee University
Ring- Tam-Phi
Waynesboro
Joseph Ennis
Br. Ennis
Burkittsville
County
Best Cough Medicine For Children
Mrs Lafayette Tuck of Homer City Pennsylvania praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children. She recalls a three year ago bout with a hard cold and severe cough and says the medicine worked at once and is pleasant to take with no opium or narcotics. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Lafayette Tuck
Homer City
CHICKENS PRIZE WINNERS AT BERRYVILLE POULTRY SHOW
Eugene A. Grove of Line Kiln, key exhibitor, led a Bend barred Plymouth stock display at Berryville Virginia show. He won silver cup for best display and multiple prizes for cockerel pullet and hen classes and various medals. The Common Sense Anti Saloon Alliance held a Washington meeting approving a tempered liquor stance and planned branches in Maryland cities to push beer and light wines in cafes and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Eugene A. Grove
Line Kiln
Grove
Common Sense
Annapolis
Laurel
Maryland
Assault Allegation in Damages Suit Between City Official and Sheriff
Constable Harry Center sues Sheriff John 0D Conard Jr claiming 1000 damages for assault and beating. The filing notes injuries and choking. Also reports repair of the mayoral office to Fishing Creek telephone line and a large potato crop yield from a single bunkel planting by Roy S Kefauver west of Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Center
John 0D
Conard, Jr
Fishing Creek
Roy S. Kefauver
Middletown
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