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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1914
Page
3
Invert Hopking fifty one and Laura Ke sing forty one refer to a marriage license. A widow, both colored, of Frederick. Atton J. Grimm twenty of Union Bridge and Annie L. Diehl twenty two of near Union Say you saw it in The News.
Three registration appeal cases were filed in the Circuit Court to be heard this week. Addison Hoffman appeals a decision by Precinct 1 registration officers Bennett and Rhoads who refused his registration. Alfred Gayer appeals from a decision by Palmer and Neikirk alleging illegal registration of George Pearl and Simon Koogle. Edward Smith represents petitioners and Leo Weinberg represents the Board of Election Supervisors. Manager List announces motion pictures from the Frederick Fair will be shown at the Theatre tonight.
A garbled advertisement touts olive tablets as a “vegetable compound” to enhance complexion and buoyancy. The oddly phrased copy promises clear pink skin and glowing effects, but contains many misprints and unclear outcomes, indicating a dubious health claim often seen in vintage ads.
Under the Frederick City Hospital Association, a fair will be held at the Armory on November 3 offering useful and ornamental items for sale plus home made cakes and treats under Hospital Guild leadership. Donations days in November invite eggs or potatoes from all ages to aid the hospital while Conductor McDonald of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad recovers from injuries at Martinsburg. The trolley company purchases three new cars from J. and Brill Co. of Philadelphia, with the first arriving soon in Hagerstown.
Frederick experienced a sharp cold snap with a record low of 31 degrees early Monday, the minimum for the period. The previous night the thermometer fell to 29 degrees, bringing the first killing frost of the season as forecast, while daytime highs barely reached 44 degrees.
The Frederick County Historical Society meeting announced for last evening was called off for lack of a quorum and postponed until further notice. Newly elected officers of the cadet companies at the Boys' High School have officially accepted their appointments.
At a special meeting Aldermen deferred action on water meter rates. Revenue from 61 meters in four months equals annual flat-rate level, with projected yearly income about $8,000 higher, though actual receipts may vary. Some residents pay more under meters. others less. Insurance department discussed. work on Rentz Street and alley repairs noted. Garbage complaints aired. city cautious on expenditures as funds tighten.
Health notice urges fresh air sun and rich blood to counter tuberculosis. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as the strongest building food medicine, supplying fats to nourish and strengthen the lungs and body, free from alcohol or stupefying drugs. Avoid substitutes.
At about 10 30 PM ten gunshots woke residents in Hastpatrick street and Neidhardt alley as a man ran toward Church and Market streets. Police checked the Neidhardt van and D Guy Thomas property with no finds. Scarlet fever leads to Bartholows and Highland school closures in Frederick County amid cases at John Wolfe J C Clay and Roland Dorsey homes.
A special Freder ick Chapter meeting is being held this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Clayton E. Keedy on West Church Street for members and proceedings.
The Marathon race shifted from Friday morning November 27 to Thanksgiving morning. The change was announced yesterday at the Y M C A.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless back pain remedy for lumbago sciatica and strains. It claims instant relief after a single use and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store, noting 60 years of recommendation.
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