Communities push Roads Commission to buy Pike to Frederick
Carroll County citizens press the Roads Commission to purchase the Liberty and Emmitsburg pikes from Ceresville to Frederick and from New Windsor to Union Bridge. A stockholder meeting approved offering the roads at about 1500 per mile, with nine miles total. If bought, further efforts may target the Frederick to Ceresville segment and public access to a busy, scenic route.
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Roads Commission
Pike
Liberty
New Windsor
Union Bridge
Frederick
Ceresville
Carroll County
Ceresville and Liberty Turnpike Road Company
Emmitsburg Pike
The
Pike Company
Frederick and Woodsboro
Funerals for local WWII captain and others in area
Funeral notices detail services for Captain Alfredo Bragonier once Middletown resident, died in Baltimore. He will be laid to rest in Middletown after services on Madison Avenue and a special Frederick Railroad car will transport relatives and casket to Middletown. Interment in Reformed cemetery. Also listed are funerals for Mrs Curtis Cromwell, Emma J. Parnes, and Oscar Fitze with details of churches, pallbearers, and cemeteries. C. C. Carty and Thomas P. Rice noted as funeral directors. Ends with advertisement for cooking ads in The News.
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Alfredo Bragonier
Baltimore
Madison Avenue
Frederick
RB & O
Middletown
Bra Bonier
Curtis Cromwell
Pearl
the Pense
Ss. Ruler
P. E Carpenter
John W. Sponseller
John M. Haugh
B. F. Duvall
O H. Groff
Aden Anderson
Mt Olivet
C. C. Carty
Emma J. Parnes
Orlock
St. John's Church
Fr. Kane
Messrs
Rufus Oden
Molvin Odien
W. F. Watsik
Harry Johnson Edgar Knill
John Young
Mt. Olivet
Thomas P. Rice
Eretor
Oscar Fitze
George W Fitze
F. Rusey
Carme
F. Schroeder
Purely Personal Pleasant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Go
A collection of short notices listing locals visiting relatives and friends in Philadelphia Scranton Atlantic City Washington D C and other towns. Names include Frank Cole Gertrude Lildy Henry Raabe Edna Carter Adelle Strauss Ruth Motter May Wagan Edward Schell Kath ry n and many others with their hometowns and destinations.
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Frank Cole
West Faith Street
Phitan
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End of Gates Near as Death Looms in Paris Dispatch
Paris report says John W. Gates suffered another relapse and appears near death. The late 19th century industrial figure faced critical condition as news from Paris confirms deteriorating health.
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Paris
France
John W. Gates
Pope Not Improved Stays Bedridden in Rome
Special dispatch from Rome reports on August 2 at 8 80 p m the pope’s condition remains unchanged and he is still confined to bed with no improvement evident.
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Rome
Pope
Roosevelt's Friend Dead In Oyster Bay
Henry Van Wyek, cousin of former Mayor Van Wyek and lifelong friend of Theodore Roosevelt, was found dead in bed in Oyster Bay New York. Police reported no immediate signs of foul play and the cause of death was under investigation.
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Oyster Bay
N.Y
Henry van Wyek
van Wyek
Roosevelt
Taft Signs Apportionment Bill Increasing House Seats
A special dispatch from Washington reports President Taft signed the apportionment bill setting house membership at 433. The action affects representation nationwide and marks a formal adjustment to congressional districts as of August 8.
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Washington, DC
Taft
House
Brunswick seeks county aid for Petersville to Brunswick road
Brunswick officials ask the County Commissioners to fund a $17,400 road improvement plan within Brunswick including Potomac avenue High street and Park avenue repairs a new bridge at Metrling and road grading. The city would raise funds by bond issue assessments subscriptions and county appropriation while Petersville residents urge drainage grading and bridge work on the Petersville road and near Reich's Ford.
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Brunsswick
Uiem
Council of
Hinmawick
Petersville
Brunswick
Frederick
A. G. Horine
G. H. Hogan
Brunsiw Wick
Branswick
Home Rule Bill Support Expected by Parliament Says Churchill
Special dispatch from London reports Home Secretary Winston Churchill asserts the present Parliament would pass the home rule bill. He comments on legislative prospects amid ongoing debates and political expectations.
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Nene
London
England
Arso
Winston Churchill
Home Secretary
Hundred Drown in Nile Disaster At Dessuik
Alexandria report says about a hundred natives drowned when a river boat capsized near Dessuik on the Nile. The mishap was observed in the August 8 dispatch from the Egyptian port. Local authorities and relief crews were alerted as rescue efforts commenced.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Nile
Dessuik
Austrian at State road committed for institution
An Austrian named Michael Coivowiteh was committed to Montevue for treatment after falling ill at work on the State road near Jefer sm. Justice Macill ordered the commitment, and Deputy Sheriff Hauver conveyed him to the institution yesterday evening.
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Michael Coivowiteh
Jefersm
Montevue
Justice Macill
Hauver
Washington county clubs fined for selling liquor without license
Six Hagerstown clubs and secret societies including Elks Eagles Owls Moose and the Big Pool Fishing Club and the Friendship Club were fined 150 dollars plus costs by Judge ML Keedy for violating the liquor license law by selling liquor to members without a license. The Conococheague Club was fined 160 dollars on a related indictment. The judge delivered extended remarks defending the grand jury’s role and stating he would continue to administer justice impartially.
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Hagerstown
ML. Keedy
Washington County
Fie Elks
Eags Owls
Moose
Sesiti Thay
Conococheague Club
Wriitea
Keedy
Court of Appeals
Hagerstown Race Program Sets $7100 in Prizes at Fair
The Hagerstown Fair Association unveils a five day racing schedule for the fifty sixth annual exhibit running October 10 to 12 with total prizes of 7100. Events include pace and trot purses ranging from 160 to 500 dollars, open to riders from Maryland Delaware and nearby counties. Dr Richard H Smith serves as superintendent of the racing department.
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Hagerstown Fair Association
Washington
Frederick County
Maryland
Franklin County
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Frederick
Virgina
Richard H. Smith
Racing Department
Players Formerly With Frederick Mak ing Good-Morgan With McAleer
Austin Baughman returns from a ten day trip to Asheville North Carolina and attends Appalachian League baseball games. Peaster of Ashville is praised as a top backstop and is hitting well. Dick Nairn gains reputation as a reliable umpire, while Morgan, once with Frederick, shows promise in Washington Nationals camp. Morgan handled third well and drew a walk in limited chances.
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Frederick
Morgan
McAleer
Austin Baughman
Astville
North Carolina
Peaster
Ashville
Col. Baughman
Dick Nairn
Springfeld
Mass
Nallin
Fleety Shortston
Washington Nationals
Danville
Washington Herald
Hogan
Civic Club seeks city support to wipe out slums five-and-a-half
The Civic Club plans to acquire properties on Five-and-a-Half Street to convert the area between Fifth and Sixth streets into a public park, eradicating a longtime slum. The group seeks mayoral endorsement and backing for funds, with options secured on many properties and public subscriptions eyed for financing. City officials, including Mayor and Aldermen, to meet tonight to discuss the plan and water-system improvements with Engineer Boardman.
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Civic Club
William H. Board
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Frederick
Tuberculosis Society
Miss Casey
Young and Staley
Board of Aldermen
Boardman
Deafness Cured by Constitutional Treatment
Advertisement states deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It claims deafness stems from catarrh and inflammation of the eustachian tube, promising a $1000 reward for any case not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Distributed by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. sold by druggists. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
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Eiten Lars
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Halls Family
Lindabury Testifies Before Stanley Committee on Ore Reserves
Special Dispatch reports Richard V. Lindabury steel trust counsel testifies that corporations control only 17 percent of reserve ore in the South. Separately, AH Saints Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Braddock Heights on Thursday August 10 with a 2:30 pm meeting and 2:00 pm departure by special cars, promising entertainment and a pleasant outing.
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Washington
DD. C
Richard V. Lindabury
Steel Trust
Stanley Committee Corporation
South
AH Saints Sunday School
Braddock Heights
the Heights
Political cards for Frederick County judges and officials
A set of political notices announces candidacies for Frederick County offices. Albert Avecker and David Whipp seek the Orphans Court seat in the Republican primaries, with appeals for local support. George R. Dennis Jr aims for State's Attorney, and Emory G Crum seeks renomination as County Surveyor in the next Republican primary.
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House of Delegates
Frederick County
Emory C. Remsberg
Buckeystown
Orphans’ Court
Republi
George T. Roderick
Frederick District
Albert Av.ecker
Woodsboro
The
David M. Whipp
Burkittaville
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Emory G, Crum
Clarence G. Boller
Wouodsboro, Md
J'am E
Samuel A. Lewis
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Orphans‘ Court
Fredery County
H. Million Kefauver
Frederick Counsy
William H. Hines
John W. Mumford
Braddock District
Marederick County
William H. Smith
Democrats
Chas. T. Fagan
Guy K. Motter
Bekead& Were
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Ges
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South Market! Street
Scranton, Pa
Edna Carter
Third Street
Pep Vacabis
Avelantic City
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Pultimsore, Vis
Fleenar Young
Second Street
Ruth Motter
May Wagan
Blue Ridge Summit
Edward Schell
West South Street
Philadelphia
New Yo
Atlantic City
Edward Herwis
WG. Flerwig
Slidell
Montgomery County
AJ L. Bader
South Market Street
Hungerstown
Wlc Kiisead
Kathryn
East Patrick Street
Waynesboro, Pa
Clara S. Stone
Collinwood, J0
G 2. Cole
West Fifth Street
Frank W. Cole
Mrs
Haward Kinsell
Pillman, N. J
Charles Myers
Wisner Street
Gardensville, Va
Ruby Catshall
George McCreery
Robert A. Sahm
Ig Vishing
Alice Davidson
Geo. Meyer
Nellie Meyer
Washington, D. C
Etla Blumenburg
Maine
Vis
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BR. G. Parker
Mardela Springs
Iter W. H. Parker
J. M. Goodman
Haut Patrick Street
Clay DeChange
East Second Street
Boston
Portland
New York
Pauling McGardell
Lille Motter
Hi . G. Kieffer
4. C. Roulette Farm
Smithburg
Wm. A. Zimmerman
Dorothy
East South Street
Howard
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Wertheimer Farm
School House
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EB. J. Horine
J. M. C. Hemp
C. A. Temp
Fal Culler
Otis Arnold
Reich's Ford
Ford
Mark Markells Barn
H.R. Witter
G. L. Kaufman
George W. Clay
Washington County School Board
John I. Fockter
William T. Hamaker
Fockler
EB. FL Conrad
Charles Weagley
A. KR. McGraw
W. B. Wachter
J. H Bowser
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Hagestown’s
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Lindabury
Joan W. Smith
M, Smith
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Tate
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WM. J. Culler
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Emma J. Buxton
Frank J. Buxton
John E. Schell
John Edward Schell
M. A. McCaffrey
City Register
North Market Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Johan L. Truttow
D.C
Political Cards
Jytshaw
William W. Osburn, Frederick, Md
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Jesse. I. R. Heagey
Court BL
Frederick, Md
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James A. Jones
Julitt
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