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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1915

Page

4

Maryland State Road System Reach Distinctive Highway Network

The Maryland state road system, largely complete and built along county lines, enables motorists to travel from Frederick to Baltimore New York Gettysburg and beyond on improved highways. The completed network includes Emmitsburg to Pennsylvania and connections toward Hagerstown Cumberland Pittsburgh and Harper's Ferry, with concrete stretches and rapid expansion planned to link Brunswick Petersville and Annapolis. This modernization opens up the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland, boosting commerce and local business in Frederick.

Maryland Austin L. Crothers Frederick Emmitsburg Pennsylvania Gettysburg New England Baltimore New York Ridgeville Damascus Germantown Gaithersburg Rockville Washington Hagerstown Camberland Pittsburgh Jefferson Weverston Harper's Ferry Brunswick-Petersville Annapolis Strom

Kit Cat Portraits and the Origin of Kit Cat Pictures

The article explains the term kit-cat portrait as a label for stupid mediocrity, tracing its origin to forty two portraits by Sir Godfrey Kneller painted for a club tavern. It notes the uniform size and frame, the club's notable members, and a tangent anecdote from the New York Post about a moral family exchange.

New York Godfrey Kaeler Christopher Cat Alison Sirele Walpole Marlborough George England

Visiting friends and relatives fill Frederick social pages

A long list of Miss Virgini a Burke and dozens of residents visit relatives in Baltimore Philadelphia York and other towns. Tallies include Mr Monroe Ryan from Baltimore and families like Mr and Mrs John Hane with son Carl at East South Street. Dr Richard Grady of the U S Naval Academy visits Frederick, while Garnett Smith and Mrs Ruth Osborn welcome a baby boy Garnett Allison Smith Jr born July 21.0 Local residents travel to Ocean Grove Atlantic City Nantucket and Lemsville with updates on returning visitors and extended trips.

Virginia Burke Thin City Doubs Monroe Ryan Baltimore John Hane Carl East South Street OW. Cramer East Second Street York Pa Stella Kline Philadelphia Ralph Bitzer Braddock Cordelia Eyler South Market Street Lfrienda Walkersville Margaret Hagedorn Record Margaret Laney Cumberland Charlotte Baker Aigustin Wulf Wyoming Mary Loy Madeline Zimmerman Atlantic City Jacob Rohrbark Weat Church Street Ocean Grove N. J Agnes Kane Daugt Iter North Market Street Taneytown Elsie Gillan Hagerstown Charles Finney Patrick Street H. K. Moberly Winchester Lucille Rebeka Love Benton Knodle Richard Grady U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Frederick Rose Birely G. W. Preston Whipp Pensacola Fla J. O. Hendrix East Second Strest Charles Fisher Charles Sifford Washington Ohio Samuel J. Forney Rocky Springs Charles Snook Cuyahoga Falls Harry C. Smith East Fourth Street Charles Nussbaum Philip J. Nussbaum Cornelia Rhoverick Nettie F. Salter West Church Street J. Maurice Holdcraft Greencastle John H. Holdcraft East Church Street Sallie Nelson Miss Magdalene Iadacob Buckey West South Street Ralph Blair Greenawalt Chambersburg Wm. G. Greenawalt George W. Salter Antoinette Salter George Salter Alice McEwen G. J. Buckey Jacob Rosenstoc Benjamin Adelaide Harry Cheefer West Third Street Colonial Beach David Q. Thomas Garnett Smith Catonsville Garnett Allison Smith Smith Ruth Osborn Calvin Zellers Frederick County Edith Merle Wiles Pear Thurmont Charles B. Wiles Frank Hill Edith Osborn Nantucket Auto Jana Olive Miller Mary Biser Liamsville Lenora Miller William Quinn Vincent Leon Biser Lemsville

Braddock Heights Again Proposed as Nation's Summer Capital

A two year lapse ends as Braddock Heights in Frederick County is urged as a summer capital for the United States by Washington officials. Other sites named include Maryland Heights Harper's Ferry Mount Wheeler and Monticello. Congress would meet there if chosen with facilities for the President and Cabinet and a new rail link promised to boost the resort trade.

Braddock Heighs Fréderick United States Washington Prue Washington Senate Danse Aden Congress Tneh Wilton Wilson Bratdack Heights Frederick County Maryland Heights Harper's Ferry Mount Wheeler Binemont Virginia Monticello Thomas Jefferson Charlottesville Borland Kansas City Braddock Heights Biie Ridge Harper. Perry United States Congress Wacoming Coigeees Braddeock Heights Marsland Heights Wahin Tan Hay R. L. Henry Texas Carlin Bluemont Emory L. Coblentz Hagerstown and Frederick Brunswick Jefferson the Heights Hotel Braddock

Social guests visit Comus Maryland area families

A group from Frederick and nearby towns spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Wm T Biser of Mr Pleasant. The visitors included Mr and Mrs Wm F Chew and children Mrs Eva Walter Mr Minor Cecil of Baltimore Mr and Mrs Robert Walker and son of Washington Grove Mrs Garrett Wale and children Mr Russell Birch of Washington Mr and Mrs Moses Fisher Mrs J W Starr Miss Mary Starr and Mrs Roger Fisher of Frederick. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs G M Cecil at Comus Md.

Wm. T. Biser Pleasant Wm F.chew Eva Walter Minor Cecil Baltimore Robert Walker Washington Grove Garrett Wale Russell Birch Washington Moses Fisher J. W. Starr Mary Starr Roger Fisher Frederick G. M. Cecil Comus, Md

Sale of Braddock Lots at Brad dock Heights Auction

About 40 Brad dock Heights lots were sold this morning by United Realty Company led by manager T. Wallace. Remaining lots numbered roughly 40, with sales expected to continue at 2:30 PM. Prices ranged from 260 to 480 dollars. notable buyers included Mrs M S Choate of Baltimore and others from Frederick and Washington. Music accompanied the grounds. turnout was large. Turnpike Road Company directors were elected at Court Street offices. officers named for the year include Vr. L. Feiser as president, Fawantis Shriner as treasurer, and Noah Forner as secretary.

Braddock Heights United Realty Company Oo .T. Wallace M.S Choate Baltimore A. S. Stephens Miss Mantz Af Fredericn Frank C. Norwood Benjamin F Reich Grayson H. Staley Edgar H McBride Frederick OH. Davis Washington

Neuralgia Relief Promises From New TPE Remedy

A brief ad claims a novel treatment relieves neuralgia pain in the face neck arm and chest. It promises rapid action with a simple method and worldwide availability, urging readers to try the product today and pay later.

Lerogsiste

Year of Independence Proclamation History and Trade Note

The article traces the use of sovereignty and independence language in U S proclamations from Washington onward, noting dates linked to independence amid evolving terminology. It cites proclamations issued in various years and discusses how the form emerged before the Constitution. It also mentions tobacco production and European imports and exports, including Austria Germany and other trade notes.

Tobeco Wadia Jalandio Tebacca Austria Osnerep Germany A. Co Bayers

Dairymen of County Plan Meeting on Friday

An executive committee of area dairymen denounces cattle testing and health orders as harmful to farmers. They urge enforcement changes, petition lawmakers to repeal strict laws, and call county farmers to attend Friday’s meeting led by president Harry B. Witter and attorney Reno S. Harp.

Department of Geers Frederick County Arry B. Witter Ciaition Reno S. Harp

Unclear fragmentary text with paint ad snippet

Fragmentary item references paint quality and pricing. Mentions Devoe paint as a premier option and a dealer L. Hargett and Co. The passage includes stray dialogue and weather notes, but no clear news event or person-to-place connection.

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Molly New York Post Charles E Miller West Patrick Street Loys Littlestown America Philadelphia Press Dairymen Cransers Plaiy Devoe Devoe Pp L. Hargett and Co Kolb Bros Malone’s Jewelry Store H. S. Landis N. Market ST Horlick Horlion George Biessy Emory 1 Coblentz L. A. Chiswell Francis H. Engle Abraham Hemp Thoe. B. Johnson Richard P. Rose Trust Company OF Maryland Frederick, Md Kikipants Real Estate, Mortgage and Investment CO John WN. Clary Uoans James E. Doll
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