Picnics Draw Big Crowds Across Frederick County
Frederick county hosts numerous picnics and outdoor gatherings this week including large turnout at Rocky Ridge, Mercer's Awooda Braddock, and Nam e M E gatherings. The Braddock Heights picnic on August 26 features a sham battle between local companies with bombs shown for harmless effect and prize tournaments led by Dorsey Etchison and William Warburton.
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Mear
Frederick
Frederick City
County
Rocky Ridge
Mercer
Braddock
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
M. P. Sunday School
Kemptown
Bethel
Bur Ianas Grove
M. E
Hyattstown
West U. S
Mt. Airy
Utica
Woodshore
Red Men
le Gore
Woods
Yellow Springs
St. John’s Reformed
Sabilasville
Durkittsville
Edgewood
Braddock Heights
Elmer F. Mugshower
Hagerstown
Europe
H. Dorsey Etchison
William Warburton
Cecil County
HYMENEAS Russell Lewis marriage notices and local events
Edwin R. Russell and Elsie J. M. Lewis of Hagerstown wed at United Brethren parsonage on West Patrick Street. Fraser Edwards and Marguerite Simpson, both of Washington, married in the city by Rev. Holley. William H. Black wed Nettie B. Naill near Mt. Airy. Mrs. Louisa Bell found guilty of disturbing the peace. sentence suspended. Mountain City Council No 12 Daughters of Liberty members depart for Gettysburg for Battlefield visit and picnic marking Daughters of Liberty Day.
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Russell —Lewis
Edwin R. Russell
Elsie Jv M. Lewis
Hagerstown
United Brethren Parsonage
West Patrick Street
E. H. Hummetbsugh
Edwarde—Simpson
Fraser C. Edwards
Marguerite I. Simpson
Washington
Watson E. Holley
Trinity M. E. Church
South
Black
Naill
William H. Black
Nettie
Mt. Airy
E. H. Lamar
M. E
Louisa Bell
Winchester Street
Masistrate Posey Lastight
Charlies Baer
Bell
Baer
Gettysburg
Mountain City
Daughters of Liberty
Gettishborg
Easy Pleasant Laxative Ad Says Life Pills Sell Fast
An old advertisement claims Life Pills provide a quick, easy relief with no nausea or belching. It touts original packaging and urges readers to buy from outlets, promising comfortable mornings and a refreshed feeling after use.
Republicans Look Ahead to Campaign
Delegates will be named later as Frederick County weighs six votes per the county slate. Leo Weinberg cites Attorney General rulings on registrar and primary sections while urging party unity. George L. Kauffman announces candidacy for State Senator after attending his first committee meeting in 13 years.
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Frederick
Harp
Leo Weinberg
Weinberg
Harp Gate
Gondell
George L. Kauffman
Kaufman
Kaufman Declares Candidacy Sparks Primary Bid
George L. Kaufman announces for State Senator at Republican meeting, signaling a primary contest with Brunswick Mayor Eugene Harrison and potential challenge from former Senator Frank C. Norwood. Kaufman, a Frederick county farmer of Briar Hill, formerly a Philadelphia postoffice inspector, vows active campaigning to aid farming interests. He is turning 50 and has a long track record in county politics.
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George L. Kaufman
Republican Committee
Eugene Harrison
Brunswick
Frank C. Norwood
Repubiican
Kaufman
Norwood
Frederick County
Briar Hill
Philadelphia
Postoffice Department
Frederick
Maryland politics shift as Macklin seeks State Comptroller nod
Two state political moves emerged yesterday. Adjutant General Charles F. Macklin of the Maryland National Guard announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Comptroller. Attorney General Edgar Allen Poe clarified voting rights for voters listed as declined veterans and those undeclared before the September 14 primary, allowing affiliation changes to affect primary ballots.
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Charles F. Macklin
Maryland National Guard
Edgar Allen Poe
Poeales
Poe
Primary filings show 56 candidates for party ballots
The article lists candidates filing with the Board of Supervisors of Elections for the upcoming primary. Names include Charles Hf Butts, William P Mohler, Edward J Smith, George W Huffenman, William Luther Gutton, Jeremiah Durrow, Calvin H Stull, Harry Wood and others from multiple districts and offices. Total filings reach 56.
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Board of Supervisors of Elections
Charles Hf. Butts
Middletown
Orphans’ Court
William P. Mohler
Lewistown
House of Delegates
Edward J. Smith
Frederick
George W. Huffenman
Woodsboro
Register of Wills
William Luther Guyton
Burkittsville
Jeremiah Durrow
Mechanicstown
Calvin H. Stull
Buckeystown
Harry Wood
New Market
Bury Dead Child in Sand at Atlantic City Beach
Atlantic City reports Dr. A J Downs and Miss Wagner were arrested while burying a newborn in sand near Kentucky avenue beach. Lifeguard Channels watched them dig a shallow grave under the boardwalk and recovered the bundle. Police found the infant’s remains.
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Atlantic City
A. J. Downs
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Wagner
Kentucky Avenue
Channels
Doctor Downs
Miss Wagner
Weak Jey
Molasses Delays Train in Pocono Mountains
A Lackawanna passenger train from New York arrived two hours late to Beranton Pennsylvania after molasses leaked from a preceding freight car and coated the rails. Engineer John McAloon tried to speed the train through but wheels stuck. Two pushers and section gangs assisted to free the train.
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Beranton
Lackawanna
New York
Pocono Mountains
John McAloon
Richard I Banner Tells of Seafaring Signals
First Sea Signals describe Richard I hoisting St George’s red cross on white and a second masthead banner with red field and three gold lions as royal signaling flags. The London Chronicle notes early ships carried banners and pennants, with admiral’s orders ready to display a central banner from the mast.
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Richard
Holy Land
St. George
London Chronicle
Character of gold and its properties noted
The text describes gold’s specific gravity of 19.5, weight relative to water, and its unmatched ductility and malleability. It defines ductility as the ability to draw the metal into wire and malleability as the capacity to bend and hammer without splitting.
Fifty Killed in Wreck Smolders Insh Mail Derailment
London reports a deadly rail disaster as the Insh Mail derailed in Northampton. More than fifty are known dead after the wreck, with derailed cars set ablaze and victims reportedly burned.
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London
Insh Mail
Northampton
Don't Hurry in Summer Warns Health Official
Dr Samuel I Dixon Pennsylvania health commissioner cautions city dwellers to avoid misdirected energy in summer. He warns that rushing for trains and windows wears nerves, exhausts the body, and reduces personal efficiency. Deliberate, moderate pace and consideration for others improve health and readiness for emergencies.
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Samuel I. Dixon
Pennsylvania
Dixon
Dr. Dixon
Wilson orders troops ready for Mexican border crisis
President Wilson directs Breckenridge to hold sufficient troops in readiness and delays new movements to General Funston. Governor Ferguson’s request remains at the War Department pending Texas certification. Officials say federal aid only with legal Texas request. Carranza agency denies any Mexican troop incursions into Texas.
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Wilson
Washington
Breckenridge
War Department
Ferguson
Funston
Funaton
Texas
Carranza
Nafarette
Villa
Full Crew law complaints heard by public service panel
Harrisburg August 14 members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen legislative committee urged the Public Service Commission to enforce the Full Crew law. Some complaints have been filed and a hearing may be arranged. Norristown August 14 Mrs Warren Z Anders wife of Dr. Warren Z Anders of Trappe hanged herself. The physician found the body on returning from patients. Mrs Anders had been despondent for some time due to illness.
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Harrisburg
Brotherhood of Railroad Tratnmen
Publc Service Commission
Norristown
Warren Z. Anders
Trappe
Rear Admiral McGowan Dies in New York Retirement
Washington indicates Rear Admiral John McGowan, U S Navy retired, died at Haines Falls New York. Born in Port Pena Delaware August 4 1843. The Navy Department disclosed the death and noted his long service.
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McGowan
Washington
Navy
John McGowan
Haines Falls
N. Y
Port _Pena
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MR. Kaufman
E. L. Harrison
Tlcket
C. F. Macklin
Yonkers
Sar
Sours
Cornell
United States
Dan
TEYAS
Soboso
Creonoid
F. Columbus Knott
Beanat & Koett
Market ST
Frank E. Brengle
Frederick Loan CO
Kolb Bros
Fhone
Graumgardner’s
Barbara Fritchle
Atlantic Ocean
S. Market St
N. Market
Lulu Landis Shepherd
Wbee
Third ST. Free
Pearre's Modern Pharmacy
Ats
Chichester
Young Motor Car CO
Franklin ST. Hagerstown, MD
the Ebert Hardware Co
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