100 Years Ago This Month

March 1925

March 6

Fined For Selling Cider

Reuben Saylor, of the Johnsville district, near Union Bridge, and son Isaac, were before Judge Worthington, of Frederick, on Monday, on the charge of selling intoxicating liquor. Both were found guilty, and each was fined $100 and costs. The witnesses testified that they had purchased cider at Saylor's, and felt intoxicating effects from it.

Mr. Saylor testified that he made cider and sold it, and that it was not intoxicating as it was sold soon after it was made. He testified that he did not sell his apples, as they were made unsellable by the cement plant, owing to the dust, and that washing made considerable work.

Saylor was indicted on four charges but was found guilty on one. On account of the high standing of the Saylor’s, the trial was largely attended. One of the witnesses, Elgin Boone, of Union Bridge, who was a very reluctant witness, will likely face charges of perjury, as his testimony before the Grand Jury and the Court was so conflicting that the Court instructed the State's Attorney to present him at the next session of the Grand Jury.

Keymar Lutheran Church Play

The C. E. Society of the Lutheran Church, Keysville, gave a play last Saturday evening at Middleburg, in Opera House. The play was "Kicked out of College," with 17 characters and all did their parts well, especially the colored lady and gent. The colored lady brought a bill against a young student for $19.19 and she played her part well. The colored gent, as usual could not keep still, but carried on with his jokes all the time, which was enjoyed by all.

The Opera House was filled to its capacity and all could not get in. If the play is given elsewhere, all who did not see it, should go, as they will get 25 cents worth of laughs. Quite a number of the Keymar folks attended the play and were much pleased, and hope the Keysville ladies and gents will get up another play.

Serious Accident Avoided

What might have been a serious accident, occurred last Sunday morning in Union Bridge, while Clay Smith (colored) was operating an elevator at the cement plant, he was caught in some way and had his leg broken. It was necessary to move him to a Baltimore Hospital.

Lady Drops Whiskey Permit

A real authentic prescription for one quart of whiskey is in the hands of the police awaiting the owner to claim it. It is the result of an unusual incident that occurred on the Square Corner during the busy noon hour Friday.

A dainty pink powder puff, and a little white slip of paper were seen to fall from the pocket of a passing miss. The polite officer on duty at the corner tipped his hat and informed the young lady that she had dropped something, but before he could recover the lost property and return them, the owner hustled off hurriedly, disregarding the effort of the officer to return the property.

The policeman grew suspicious and hastily made a perusal of the slip of paper. Much to his surprise, in black and white, a local physician had given the bearer the right to buy the best quart of liquor that the Volstead dealers can provide. The mystery was solved; the young lady had feared that she was violating the law and might be incriminated by claiming the prescription blank.

The owner of the property may have the permit by applying to the Police Headquarters and identifying the same. Many envying eyes have been focused on the prescription blank during the past 24 hours, but the permit is not transferable

March 13

A Cross-word Puzzle

More through curiosity than seriously, the Editor of The Record recently attempted the construction of a cross-word puzzle. He is neither a "fan," nor a "bug," in this direction, but was encouraged into trying to solve one of the popular fancies, and as the attempt required so much time, he made the mistake of declaring that it was "easier to make one, than solve one," therefore felt compelled to make his assertion good.

The result will be found on another page of this issue; but this is the first, last, and only, indulgence of the kind that this artist is likely to engage in. Should any of our readers solve this puzzle we will publish their names, after two weeks.

The "two weeks" time is given for two reasons: first to give ample time in which to master its solution; and second, to prevent the possibility of showing up the Editor how easy it was to do in one week.

Women’s Club Meets

A largely attended and enthusiastic meeting of the Women’s Club of Walkersville, was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Crawford on Wednesday afternoon. An address was made by Miss Martha Thomas, head of The Department of Home and Economics of Hood College. A short talk on parliamentary law was given by Mrs. Anna McKinney, and current events was presented by Mrs. Charles Crawford.

The following new officers were elected; President – Mrs. Kenneth Metcalf; Vice President – Mrs. Frank Nicodemus; Recording Secretary – Mrs. Roy Winebrenner; Corresponding Secretary – Miss Annabel Granthum; Treasurer – Miss Mary Nicodemus.

School Buildings for Frederick County

The Frederick County Board of Education has undertaken an extensive program in new school building construction due to the fact that for a number of years school buildings have been neglected. The plans will be financed by bond issues of $595,000 by the County Commissioners

New buildings have already been constructed at Walkersville and Emmitsburg, and additional buildings have been decided on, as follows; Middletown $40,000; Myersville, $20,000; Liberty, $20,000; Jefferson, $16,000; Thurmont, $15,000, addition to old building; Knoxville, $12,000;Sabillasville, $10,000; Brunswick, $10,000; rural schools $10,000. Urbana, $8,0000; Creagerstown, $7,000; Kemptown, $7,000; Lewistown, $10,000; Jefferson, These amounts total $185,000."

Uniontown Parent-Teachers Association

On St. Patrick's evening the Parent-Teachers' Association of Uniontown and community is planning for great things for the community; all are invited to attend. A special program is being prepared, and a measuring social to follow the program. Indeed an evening worthwhile is in store for all who attend. We hope the community will appreciate what the Parent-Teachers' Association is doing for the school and surrounding community, as well, and to show your appreciation by attending this great function, next Wednesday evening, March 17, at the schoolhouse, and help along both by your presence and financial support.

The New Postal Rates

In accordance with recent legislation, the following postal rates will be in effect after April 15, within the U. S. and Canada, the Panama Canal Zone, and the island possessions of the U. S.

First Class. Comprises written and sealed matter. Rate 2 cents for each ounce or fraction thereof. No change, except that private mailing cards, and souvenir Post Cards, will cost 2 cents, instead of 1 cent, whether they bear a written or printed message. The regular U. S. Postal Cards are still 1 cent.

Second Class. Comprises largely newspapers and periodicals from office of publication; not of interest to the general public.

Third Class. Merchandise, printed and other mail able matter, not exceeding 8 ounces in weight. Rate - 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction thereof. Former rate was 1 cent for each two ounces.

Fourth Class. Merchandise, printed matter, and other mailable matter not included in first and second classes, exceeding 8 ounces in weight.

Former Parcel Post Zone rates apply, with the addition of 2 cents service charge for each package (except upon packages collected on rural de-livery routes).

For Parcel Post matter, a "special handling" service has been added, for which a charge of 25 cents is made, in addition to the regular postage.

Registration fees, including indemnification for $50, or less - 15 cents; indemnification $50 and not exceeding $100 - 20 cents; the fees to be in addition to regular postage. When a return receipt from the addressee is desired a fee of 3 cents additional.

The registration fees apply to all mail within the U. S., to the island possessions, and the Panama Canal Zone.

For insurance of Third and Fourth class packages, the fee shall be 5 cents for packages valued not to exceed $5; 8 cents for an amount not to exceed $25; 10 cents not to exceed $50; and 25 cents for an amount not to exceed $100. All fees in addition to regular postage. When a return receipt from addressee is desired, a fee of 3 cents additional.

The fees for Money Orders have also been revised; the lowest fee being 5 cents for an order not exceeding $2.50; 7 cents for an amount from $2.51 to $5; 10 cents for $5 to $10, etc., up to a fee of 22 cents for orders from $80.40 to $100.

In-School Debates To Begin

The annual inner-high school debate among the high schools of the county will be held on Wednesday evening, April 15. Candidates for the various teams have started to practice for the contest. The question to be debated is: Should the proposed amendment prohibiting child labor to the United States Constitution be ratified by the State of Maryland."

The schedule for the debates is: Thurmont at Liberty, Emmitsburg at Thurmont, Liberty at Emmitsburg, Walkersville at New Market, Myersville at Walkersville.

The debaters away from home will take the affirmed side of the question, and those at home, the negative. The debate is held under the hospices of the university, Maryland, a committee representing that institution supervising the competition.

March 20

Newlyweds Provided Gifts

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mosburg where presented Monday night with a beautiful solid oak rocking chair and half a dozen sherbet glasses by the Walkersville Council, Number 22, Sons of the Daughters of Liberty. The presentation took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stein of Walkersville in the presence of a large number of friends, who also remembered Mr. and Mrs. Mosburg with many gifts to help them start their new lives together.

Woodsboro Women’s Club Meets

The women’s club of Woodsboro held its regular meeting in the home of Mrs. Fanny Stambaugh, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, Home And Demonstration Agent, gave lecture on canning budgets, explaining the difference, and properties of food and food values. The club is taking up clothing and nutrition projects. It has just finished the first six months of the clothing project. The canning budget was the first lecture on the nutrition project.

A full report of the meeting of the directors of the Federation was given by the Director, Mrs. Korn Barack, Chairman. The following committee chars were appointed: American Citizenship and Legislation - Mrs. William Cutshall; Fine Arts, Mrs. Sexton; Civics, - Mrs. Fannie Stambaugh; Educational - Mrs. J. Stoner; and, Publicity - Mrs. G. Cutshall.

Monocacy, Native Apple Of County

The other day a well-known Woodsboro farmer, William Dorcas brought in several apples of a variety, which he feels is entitled to a place when it comes to deciding the best-suited apple for this section. This apple is the Monocacy, formally known as the Smith.

Mr. Dorcas had two apples from the crop of 1924, and two apples from the crop of 1923, which he picked from his own cellar. The former were a solid as freshly picked apples and the latter, while weathered, were still in fresh state of preservation.

"I cannot conceive of any apple, being better suited for Frederick County." said Dorcus, "nothing can come anywhere near the lasting quality of the Monocacy."

He said that he always keeps his Monocacy apples, for his own use, not only until summer, but even until the next crop is mature.

The flavor of this apple is good, not as high class as some varieties, but better than the average, and some people prefer them to others. When it was suggested that the Monocacy is not well-known for commercial purposes, and could not be sold readily, like Staymans, Yorks, and such varieties, he said that the Monocacy could be sold when all the rest of the apples were gone and could, therefore, command its own price.

Mr. Dorcus stated that he had picked one of the apples from under the tree, a seedling near Woodsboro, from which all Monocacy trees have come. He remembers George Smith, who found this tree, and to whom Frederick county, and the world at large, is indebted for the native variety of apple.

Ten Demandments

Rule I—Don't lie—it wastes my time and yours. I'm sure to catch you in the end and that's the wrong end.

Rule II—Watch your work, not the clock. A long day's work makes along day short and a day's short work makes my face long.

Rule III—Give me more than I expect and I'll pay you more than you expect. I can afford to increase your pay if you increase my profits.

Rule IV—You owe so much to yourself that you can't afford to owe anybody else. Keep out of debt or keep out of my shop.

Rule V—Dishonesty is never an accident. Good men, like good women, can't see temptation when they meet it.

Rule VI—Mind your own business and in time you'll have a business of your own to mind.

Rule VII—Don't do anything here that hurts your self-respect. The employee who is willing to steal for me is capable of stealing from me.

Rule VIII—It's none of my business what you do at night. But if dissipation affects what you do next day and you do half as much as I demand, you'll last half as long as you hoped.

Rule IX—Don't tell me what I'd like to hear, but what I ought to hear. I don't want a valet to my vanity, but I need one for my dollars.

Rule X—Don't kick if I kick—if you're worth while correcting you're worthwhile keeping. I don't waste time cutting specks out of rotten apples.
                                                       —Franklin Association Bulletin

March 27

Accident

Carl Blacksten, 19 years old, was killed at the Union Bridge cement plant Sunday night just before midnight. The young man was working on the dinky engine as brakeman. He had released the brakes and jumped in an endeavor to get on the engine, but missed his footing and fell to the tracks, striking his head and being stunned, so that he wasn’t able to get off the track, and the engine ran over him, mangling his body. His feet were cut off, and his head smashed. Dr. Bzer was summoned. He said the young man was killed instantly.

Begins Term In State Cut

Harry Wachter, about 35 years old, of Woodsboro, was taken to the House of Corrections on Friday evening by Sheriff Albaugh to begin serving a six month term, in default of providing a bastardly bond after he was convicted in the local court the past week.

The prosecuting witness against Wachter, was Mary Fogle of Creagerstown. Wachter was found guilty and was ordered to provide for the maintenance of her child with the stipulation that if he did not do so, he would be required to serve six months in the House of Correction. Since Wachter did not produce the bond, he was taken to the institution on Friday evening

Citizens Of Rocky Ridge, Discuss Closing of School And Roadwork

About 250 people attended a meeting in the Junior Order Hall at Rocky Ridge, on Saturday evening, to discuss the recent closing of Appold’s School, and to petition the County Commissioners, to complete the road between Graceham and Rocky Ridge, which has a link of about 1 mile in length, which is unimproved.

In order to notify the community about the meeting, circulars were printed and distributed in the northern section of the County, were interest has been stirred up over the matters.

Located between Rocky Ridge and Motter’s Station, the school has been closed since the completion of the new Emmitsburg High School. It was pointed out that about 26 pupils formally attended the school, most of whom are now forced to go to the Emmitsburg school, a distance of about 5 miles.

Reports to the effect that the Rocky Ridge School would also be closed were also discussed. This action was deemed unwise. It was pointed out that there are 35 pupils attending the Rocky Ridge School, and that unsatisfactory arrangements would have to be made to send these children to other schools. It was also suggested that a new school building is needed at Rocky Ridge and a petition would be made to school officials to have a new building erected.

It was also decided to carry a petition to the County Commissioners to have the road between Graceham and Rocky Ridge completed as soon as possible. It was shown that slightly more than a mile remains to be improved before the road will be completed.

Those in attendance felt the citizens of the community deserve these improvements and expressed resentment of the manner in which county officials have neglected this section of the County.

Woodsboro Lutheran Sunday School Holds Banquet

The "Anti Can’t Class" of the Lutheran Sunday School of Woodsboro, gave a banquet Friday evening in the Sunday School room in honor of the class, orchestra, and those who helped in the play "An Early Bird", given twice last month with much success.

The room and tables were tastefully decorated for the occasion in the class colors, gold and blue. Jonquils were the flower used. The orchestra played a number of fine selections, and Miss Ethel Fogle, teacher of the class, acted as the toastmistress.

Superintendent Walter LeGore gave an interesting talk on the work of Sunday School Work. A menu of chicken salad, olives, potato chips, butter, rolls, cake, ice cream, coffee and salted peanuts were served.

Reminiscences from Detour

Our good friend, Bill Cover, of Keymar, sends the following which we are glad to publish, not only for the benefit of John Reid, of Detroit, and W. W. Sweigart, of Laurel, Miss, (both subscribers to the Record) but for the benefit of other readers who enjoy "old time" reminiscences, once in a while. Mr. Cover's home, at the time mentioned, was Detour.

"A few nights ago we spent the evening with Dr. Roland Diller, of Detour (Double Pipe Creek) who has a very fine radio. Among other stations that we tuned in on was WWNJ of Detroit. On their program was some old time songs, which made me think of "when you and I were young John". The place and the songs made me think of you, and in turn of when you were the teacher in public school in the old "Fulling Mill." In the early Fall we were short of the required number of scholars to open the school, and made up the number by several children that were under the age limit.

"Later in the Fall, when farm work was over, the school got to be large, and you applied for an assistant teacher. Our mutual friend, the late Lewis Cash (one of the trustees) came to investigate, and after looking the situation over said. "John, you don't need an assistant teacher, you need a nurse." We had to cut off some of the little ones, among which were two of mine.

"While I am at it I might touch up W. W. S., of Laurel, Miss., and ask him if he remembers when he C. E. V. and the writer run the Jr. 0. U. A. M. at Double Pipe Creek, and the night that old "Queen" upset us down over the bridge wall and dislocated his arm. And how our mutual friend, the same Lewis Cash mentioned above, put his foot on his neck and pulled his arm, or shoulder, back into place. Yes "Webb," that was in the long ago and reminds me, we are not as young as we used to be. But all in all, many of the memories of those days are very pleasant to me."