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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
4
The Daily News announces subscription prices and delivery options for city carriers and mail orders across the United States. It lists mail rates, sale offices in Frederick Maryland, and mentions publication as a second class matter since 1908. The notice details several local distribution points including hotels and stores.
The article reviews the rise of the dry movement in Maryland and neighboring states. It notes counties voting dry, upcoming August 3 1915 election in St Marys, and May 1 1915 closures of 105 saloons. It details no license districts, population shifts, and statewide dry momentum.
No more round trip tickets to Baltimore after December 15. Do your Christmas shopping in Freder iek.
A motorcycle rider identified as Krepps from Continental county collides with Prof. Fenton Harris’s auto on the Emmitsburg State Road at Harmony Grove. Krepps suffers an ankle injury, the motorcycle is badly damaged, and Harris’s car sustains some damage. Krepps is taken to Frederick for medical care.
The Busy Corner Christmas opening is held today at both stores, proprietor Dertzbaugh III. Lewis R. Dertzbaugh reports a full range of toys novelties and Christmas cards plus books and Victor talking machines on display. He underwent appendicitis surgery at Frederick City Hospital last night and was reported to be recovering well.
Marriage licences issued for Ernest C Wilhide age 20 of Thurmont and Mabel Long age 20 of Emmitaburg. Joseph T Mosse age 23 and Margaret Maison age 18 both of Martinsburg West Virginia. Emmone Chauncey E Lanner age 25 of Yellow Springs and Ava Myrtle Ramsburg age 22 of Utica. Franklin M Staup age 21 and Florence N Culler age 20 both of Lewistown. Silas D Bittle age 20 of near Myersville and Daisy N Grossnickie age 22 of near Wolfsville. Wesley Beall age 28 of Della and Mary Monroe age 23 of Lucketts Virginia, both colored.
Frederick Aerie No. 1067 Order of Eagles nominated officers at last night's meeting. President candidates were Charles Hoffman G Ed Scheil Edward Dyer. Vice president candidates were Robert Witter Elias Summers. Chaplain William Roberta Fred Riggies. Secretary Ernest M. Fox. Treasurer C M Haenn. Trustees William Wolfe Charles F. Cramer. Inside guard Peter Flatt. Outside guard Charles Wiles. Physician Dr B O Thomas. Election set for next Wednesday night.
Pleasant Hill church plans special services on Sunday afternoon November 29 at 2 15 with Rev A J Herman pastor presiding and Rev Simon S Miller of Frederick delivering the address to mark the Home Mission Day observance.
Twenty years ago Frederick notes Thomas L. Gittinger, a famed ball player, signed with the Louisville National League club and will report when ordered to play center field with occasional infield duties. Also reported were 21 hogs slaughtered at Montevue Hospital farm with 20 more to be killed, Dr John Shipley selling a horse, a stray animal killing 25 chickens, and Daisy Zimmerman, sheriff’s daughter, attacked by a dog at the jail but her mother intervened.
A reader asks about political races and policy issues from wartime concerns including dry county votes, fire department agreements, party promises, and troop withdrawals. Questions cover governors, postmasters, Workmen’s Compensation, quarantine hunting, and holiday observances.
Yesterday marked the final November donation day at Frederick City Hospital with a generous community response. Groceries vegetables canned goods fruit and a few eggs were collected from neighborhoods and schools including North Market Street and Washington Street schools. The hospital enjoyed a pleasant Thanksgiving with a home raised turkey for dinner.
Hubert Bowers of Frederick played left guard for St Johns in the annual Homewood clash that saw St Johns overwhelm Hopkins. Bowers, son of Clerk of the Court Harry W. Bowers, impressed teammates with his speed and build. He outweighed by about 50 pounds his Hopkins opponent. Mr and Mrs Bowers and others from Frederick attended the game, while their son and guest Dent Hungerford of near Washington joined them for the weekend in Frederick.
A Thurmont division trolley and a loop car collided around seven this morning at Montevue Hospital. The motorman misjudged distance and struck the smaller car. One fender broke and several window panes were shattered.
Frederick residents face new federal war tax rules next Tuesday as stamps must be affixed to every bill of lading, manifest, or receipt. Banks and railroads will sell stamps, shifting the burden to shippers, with Pennsylvania Railroad handling vast daily bills. One cent taxes apply to many bulk shipments and theater and travel goods, while corpses and some baggage are exempt. milk shipments require a shipping way bill with a stamp.
Judge overruled a motion for new trial and sentenced Jacob L. Gue to 15 years for second degree murder of Horace Young near Damascus on August 25. Susie Thompson got seven years for killing Joseph Fish at Thompson's Corner in September. George S. Mills received five years for killing Edward Lowe at Derwood in May. Maryland Children’s Aid Society aided by Justice Posey as Jesse Lee Mabel R and William T Shugar, children of Oscar and Mrs Shugar, faced court over non-support and living conditions in a Park Miss home.
Drug advertisement touts Kilner Kilmer Swamp Root as a physician prescribed remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It urges readers to request a sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York enclosing ten cents and noting the newspaper. Regular bottle prices are fifty cents and one dollar.
D P Smith of Lime Run Maryland entered 16 items and captured 16 prizes at the Mt Airy Poultry Show across eight classes including Black Minorca and White Leghorn entries. Judge J G Werner presided over a well attended exhibit with hundreds of birds as the Maryland Agricultural College experts judged dairy, grain and fruit categories. Smith said an order came from Boston for black Minorca eggs at a premium for table use and noted the Frederick County Sunday School Association will meet tonight at 7 o'clock to plan the year’s work.
Pain gone rub sore rheumatic aching joints back muscles and bones. Stop internal dosing and apply St Jacobs Oil directly to the tender spot for fast relief from sciatica lumbago backache and stiffness. Get a small trial bottle from any drug store and be free from pains.
Chamberlain’s Tablets are advertised as aiding digestion and enhancing appetite as well as bowel movement. For sale by all dealers.
Congressman J Charles Linthicum of Baltimore will deliver the eulogy and ex-Judge East Harth will address the annual memorial services Sunday by the Hagerstown Lodge of Elks. Advertisement notes soap and cake free to everyone purchasing goods Saturday at HARVERS DRUG STORE. November 2s HARVERS DRUG STORE.
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