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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1915

Page

5

Return to America After Six Years Absence

Mrs Corinne Baughman de Garmen dia and Miss Pepilia de Garmendia, abroad for years, plan to sail for America next month from Nymphenburg area. In letters to Mrs Frances Fenwick Smith they describe war hardships, Royal hospital care, and pride in Belgian charity, noting beauty of blooming nature and tender ties they must leave behind.

Corinne Baughman de Garmendia Pepilia de Garmendia America Nymphenburg Frances Fenwick Smith de Garmendia Belgium Lusitania Ludwig Ferdinand

Local Sickness Updates From Town Residents

Mrs. Gordon M. Ash of White Oak Springs is improving. Mrs. Lillian R. Anders of Patrick Street has shown improvement. Mr. William H. Reese of The News on West Fifth Street is home with rheumatism. Mr. David Groff on North Market Street is quite sick. Mr. Frank Crouse of East Church Street is somewhat improved.

Gordon M. Ash White Oak Springs Lillian R. Anders Patrick Street William H. Reese West Fifth Street David Groff North Market Street Frank Crouse East Church Street

Picnic date set for Sunday school at Burkhart woods

Announcement from United Brethren church states the annual Sunday school picnic will be held in Burkhart's woods near Yellow Springs on August 1. A prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday evening. The men’s chorus and VR orchestra will meet Thursday evening. A reorganization meeting of the Board of Trustees is also scheduled for Thursday evening.

S&s United Brethren Church Burkhart’. Woods Yellow Springs Board of Trustees

Major Markey Returns From Saunder Range Duty

Major D J Walker city commander of the Third Battalion returns home after field instruction with gains noted at Saunders range. The battalion under his command scored well during the exercise last week.

Markey D. J. Walker Saunder’s Range Sitfield Market 6

Robber gang strikes farms and trains in Frederick county

A broad wave of wholesale thefts targets chicken houses dairies and the Western Maryland Railway above Thurmont. Two men Matthew Rentz and George Andrews were arrested for illegal train riding as authorities probe a series of egg butter and livestock looting spanning Emmitsburg Thurmont and Eyler’s Valley with multiple crimes reported and hundreds0 of dollars in claims filed against the railway.

Frederick County Pennsylvania Western Maryland Railway Thurmont Emmittsburg Clarence Lidie Matthew Rentz George Andrews Western Maryland Blue Ridge Maryland Emmitsburg Hagerstown Ross Eyler J. Hill Hill Staley Waynesboro Lidie Eyler’s Valley Deerfield

Cram Files for County Surveyor Ballot Nomination

Emory C. Cram entered the race for County Surveyor by filing for the Republican nomination. He has served two terms. Other filings include R Harwood Magruder for Judge of the Orphans Court and Robert E Cromwell for Sheriff. John W Holter weighs a Democratic bid for the House of Deputies and hints opposition to the LeSore bridge purchase. Anne E Johnson visited Braddock Heights and returned from Washington.

Emory C. Cram Board of Supervisors of Elections Crum R. Harwood Magruder Frederick Orphans Court Robert E. Cromwell Walkersville John W. Holte House of Deioesses Holter LeSore Bridge

County Schools to Open September 8

After a special Board meeting Supt. G Lloyd Palmer announced Frederick County schools will reopen September 8 for nine months. A State Board of Education directive requires nine months of operation, and insufficient funding from state and county appropriations prevents delaying until October 1.

Board of County School Commissioners G. Lloyd Palmer State Board of Education Frederick County Palmer

Tuberculosis Tops Frederick County Death Causes in July

The July report by Health Officer Ralph Browning of Myersville shows tuberculosis as the leading killer with twelve deaths, 71 total deaths overall, and 122 births. Chronic Brights disease followed with eight deaths, plus cases of convulsions, cancer, typhoid, scarlet fever, and other illnesses recorded. the health outlook appears satisfactory with low contagious disease counts.

Frederick County Ralph Browning Myereville Bright Fredrick

Cott's Neck Broken by Wagon Accident

County Commissioner John W. Humm near Harmony Grove loses a Percheron colt when the animal’s head becomes caught between a wagon wheel and the frame. The colt dies within minutes despite efforts by Robert Humm to free it. A second item notes a cooking demonstration by Mrs Nina Ross McSherry of Baltimore drawing over 150 women at the Hagerstown Frederick Railway Co on East Patrick Street.

Nina Ross McSherry Baltimore Gas and Electric Department Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company East Patrick Street

Funeral for Hanover Cousins Follows Tragic Canoe Accidents

A day after two Hanover youths drowned in the rapids at Waldheim Dam, relatives Messrs Jacob M Newatn Frank J Newman and Miss Emma K Newman travel from this city to Hanover Pa to attend the funerals of Robert Gill and William Schuck both about 14 years old. The boys were canoeing and attempted to pass the dam crest when splinters caused a capsize and they disappeared in a shallow pool. The funerals were held this afternoon.

Jacob M. Newatn Frank J. Newman Emma K. Newman Hanover Waldheim Bors Robert Gill George D. Gil William Schuck Euveone Schvick Alan

Frederick county stock tax base expands by 1.23 million dollars

Frederick county records show 1,230,370 dollars added to the tax books from stocks and bonds after notices to residents to disclose holdings. A 45 cent tax rate applies, with state and local shares varying by town incorporation. The first notices yield a sizable increase, with more to come, while a separate Atlantic City incident reports M. F. Lease losing false teeth in the ocean.

Fredrich County J. Howard Allnutt Spencer Stup Frederick Cus Board of County Commissioners State Tax Commission Atlantic City M. F. Lease Nim

Local Business Changes and Community Notices

Raymond J. Nicholas buys the studio once run by Bell and Homer and vows to uphold the high standard of portraits. The Frederick City Hospital Board of Managers will meet tomorrow at 10:00 at the Nurses Home. Stauffer Fish Market offers fresh seafood today. A cooking demonstration by Mrs. Nina Ross McSherry of Baltimore is set for Monday at the Electric Department office. Blue Ribbon Grocery promotes Sanitary Milk products. Lawn fête August 11 at Mrs. Rohrback’s Braddock Heights for the Porch Club. McCleery’s Jewelry advertises a free first link bracelet offer. Gas and electric bill discounts valid through the 14th. Monarch typewriter and accessories for sale. R H Davidge excavating and dead animal removal services listed.

Frederick City Hospital M. L. Etchison Nina Ross McSherry Consolidated Gas and Electric Co Baltimore Electric Department The H. and F. Ray East Patrick Street

Fine three story brick house on West Church street

Describes a large multiple dwelling on West Church street with 10 rooms and baths, hot water heating, private sewer, and an 8 room rear structure. Notes lot size 50 by 300 feet, fruit on lot, alley access, and modern features. Also mentions adjacent properties and other rural listings with prices and contact details.

West Church Street East Patrick Street Dill Avenue Caliegs

American Independent Oil Company declares six percent dividend

Directors at the Home Office in Indiana Pa on July 6 declared a 6 percent dividend for the year ending July 31. The meeting found the company flourishing on a firm conservative basis with a pleasing outlook and approved the Post Sharing Plan. Checks were mailed August 1. Also listed is a sale notice for dining parlor equipment at 26 South Market Street by Appis W. M. Jeans.

American Independent Oil Company, Incorporated Paya American Independent OH Company. Incorporated Indiana

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