Tan Simmons Dies in 79th Year of Age
John Simmons a longtime Frederick resident dies at 78 after brief illness. He never held public office, was a longtime director of the Frederick County National Bank, member of the Independent Hose Company, and survived by brothers and sisters in the city. Funeral at his home 406 North Market Street on Sunday at 2 PM with interment Mt Olivet.
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John Simmons
North Market Street
Mr. Simmons
John A. and
Rosanna ©. Simmons
Frederick
Frederick County National Bank
Independent Hose Company
Henry Gittinger
Lewis
Elizabeth Simmons
Solomon Brlessing
Brunawick
Mt. Olivet
P. Rice
George P. Everhart
Mary Hauer Everhart
Shrewsbury
Daniel Hauer
Everhart
Misa Mary Hauer
John W. Layer
Minnie May Layer
Doubs
George
Maggie
Eldridge
Peart
Nellie
Charlies Weedon
Clay Weedon
Mario Christian
New York
Emma Shaw
Woodside
Long Island
Samuel Weedon
Thashing
Martha Swann
Henry Weedon
Harriet Whitin
Edgar Weedon
Mountville
M. Or. Etchison
Dr Howard's Specific Half Price Drug Sale
Dr A L Pearre offers Dr Howard's Specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price. Buy fifty cent medicine for a quarter with money back if not cured. The ad claims relief from headache dizziness sour stomach and liver trouble and promises refunds.
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A. L. Pearre
A. L. Pearce
Peach shipments move east from West Virginia and Maryland belts
Peach shipments from West Virginia and Maryland fruit belts to eastern markets are being forwarded in refrigerator cars, with West Virginia peaches sent to New York. A Baltimore and Ohio plan to connect merchants and growers via a free annual directory has boosted fruit shipping and growth along the railroad routes. New connections are listed for Mt A, Brunswick, Brad, Fred, Middletown, Emmitsburg, and Frederick, among others.
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West Virginia
Maryland
Dalaismore and Ohio
James R. Hell
Freigh
Cumberland
Potomac
Petersburg
W. Va
New York
Baltimore and Ohio
C. & P. Telephone Company
Mt A
Chas. C. Stiddlemorer
Mt. Alry
Bruns
Robt
F. Moore
New Addition
Brad
Martha M. Pope
Braddock Heta
John H. Keller
Jefferson Blvd
Fred
Howard
Schade
McMurray St
Wm. N Brown
Braddock Heights
Mt. A
Patrick St
Moxley
Clagrettaville
Emmits
Ruth E. Gillian
Emmitsburg
M. Chas. W
Immerman
Frederick
John Markey
Hraddock Heights
COW, Brown
W. Pat
A Tale Of Tomato Plants And A Judge’s Joke
In May a Frederick post office clerk sent judge Russell FE Lighter three tomato plants that looked unlike the others. The judge insisted they were a new variety, showing them with interest, until a trip to Frederick revealed the plants were actually three scarlet sage plants.
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Che
Ake
Judge Lighter
Valley Register
Merchert Kreh
Frederick
Russell FE. Lighter
Middletown
Herbie
Kreh
Germans urged to treat enemy combatants as murderers
London reports a Frankfurter Zeitung despatch citing a Rheinisch Westfälische Zeitung letter from Exsen arguing Germany may treat neutral state subjects fighting with Allies as murderers. It asserts North Americans with arms against Germany should be shot, and asks if England could shoot Germans fighting the British in the Transvaal.
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Germany
London
Frankfurter Zeitung
Reuter
Amsterdam
Rhheinisch Westfachsche Zeitung
Exsen
United States
England
Transvaal
Wisconsin Professor May Lead State Economic Zoologist
Harrisburg August 4 Following a conference with Governor Brambaggh Charles S Patton secretary of agriculture announced that Professor G J Saunders state entomologist of Wisconsin had been asked to accept the mace of state economic zoologist to succeed Dr I A Surface whose term of office is vacant August 15 The position carries a salary of 4000 and Saunders is believed to accept He is said to be an authority on San Jose scale and other tree pests
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G. J. Saunders
Dr. Surface
Harrisburg
Brambaggh
Charles S. Patton
Wisconsin
1. A. Surface
Come
Protector Saunders
Patton
Guardsmen Stay on Border Amid Prolonged Duty Prospects
Camp Ord Eagle Pass Texas July 20 By Mail Mon Jong reports Maryland Guards will remain on the Mexico border with no clear date to cross the Rio Grande. Locals expect intervention sooner or later as chatter about protracted duty grows, while refugees and townsfolk weigh the risk and the military readies rail equipment and supplies. Camp routine includes guard details, marching drills, and meals for Company A as months of duty loom.
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Camp Ord
Eagle Pass
Texas
Mon Jong
Maryland Guards
Rilo Grande
Ovary
Lttle
Villa
Mexico
Piedras Negras
Fagle Pass
Rio Grande
Mexico City
Torreon
Eagle
Triad
Brass
Joy Aml Cramer
Frank K
Krach
Company A
Showe
Rufus Oden
Wilbur Saylor
Samuel Smith
James Wilson
Calvin Wachter
King of burglars led raid on Philadelphia warehouses
Joseph Gimbel testified that he and Jacob Balzer were key members of a year long burglary gang in Philadelphia. The crew allegedly stole 25000 to 50000 dollars of goods from warehouses and factories, kept books, and Balzer was dubbed the king of burglars. Gimbel wore gloves at capture and carried a burglar’s kit. Daizer held on 2500 bail.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Gimbel
Central
Jacob Balzer
Gimbel
Balzer
Glabel
Daizer
A. Baroff
25 Perish in Flood Along Blair Creek in Kentucky
Middleaboro Kentucky August 4 A flash flood along Blair Creek near Tazefell Tennessee washed away every home for six miles leaving twenty five confirmed dead and possibly up to fifty. Rescue parties returned with more bodies and reports of widespread destruction in Hittle valley and Watercetch areas.
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Blairs Creek
Middleaboro
Blair's Creek
Tazefell
Tenn
Portica
Watre Ctech
Lancaster Girl Drowned in Susquehanna River
Miss Catherine Crawford fifteen year old of Lancaster drowned while swimming at Holtwood as part of a Teliaxe party from Pequea. She ventured beyond her depth and drowned before help could reach her.
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Lancaster
Catherine Crawford
Susquehanna
Holtweod
Peqnea
Holtwood
Unexplored Quarters Still Largely Hidden in Australia
A sizable portion of Australia remains largely uncharted as explorers note one quarter of the continent has seen limited or no systematic exploration. Researchers urge targeted surveys to map deserts, coastlines, and interior regions for scientific and resource assessment.
Vice Versa and Odd Class Questions Prompt Growls
A fragment from a New York Times exchange notes quirky student questions about vice voteq and a sleeping posture, while a cryptic line mentions a crab tree and bearing pippina. The text blends random phrases, fictional names, and stray inquiries with no clear event or narrative.
Grangers Outing at Braddock Heights a Big Success
County grange picnic at Braddock Heights drew farmers from several counties. Program featured orchestra, vocal solos, recitations, addresses by state and local leaders, and remarks by county officials. Notables included Rev Rose, State Master B J Black, and National Master Oliver Wilson.
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Braddock Heights
Weadnesday
Carroll
Howard
Montgomery
Prince George's
Gerhart
Jefferson
Masters A
Remsberg
Middletown
James T. Anthony
Oliver Wilson
Emily Ebner
Savilla Wachter
Adamatown
Troops in Texas Stationed National Guard Man
Donald C. Bansen of Middletown, son of Mrs Eva Hansen, serves as a National Guardsman in Company B, 1st Pennsylvania Infantry, now stationed at Ely Pass, Texas.
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Texas
Donald C. Bansen
Eva Hansen
Middletown
Co. B
1St
Pennsylvania Infantry
Ely Pass
Hokus-Scribbler Novel Praised For Realism
Town Topics reviews a new Hokus-Scribbler novel, noting its realism. The discussion mentions a six page description of a yawning chasm that induces sleep, highlighting the text’s lethargic pacing.
Doubt or Dyspepsia and Health Advice Ad
A compilation of ad copy contrasts worry about wealth with daily health tips. It urges outdoor exercise, a water glass before breakfast, fruit and vegetables, regular bowel habits, and Chamberlain’s tablets as a mild remedy, promoting general wellness in a period-voice style.
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Tan Simmons
Frederick County Bank
Dairy and
James Foust
Loos
Bey Yee
Australia
Tenacher
Dright
New York Times
Pippina
Grangers
David J. Lewis
Reuben Brigham
Master Brady
Olney Range
Montgomnery County
J. T. Mussetter
Mamsville
Scott
Matt
Market St. Frederick, Md
Bon-Ton
Pal Beach
Palm Beach
H. F. Shipley
Victor
Ansco
Colgate’s
Williams
Mennen’s
Babbitt
Shipley
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