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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1916

Page

7

New Garages at Brunswick Now Open

Brunswick opens two new garages with combined space for about forty cars. C R Marker’s two story brick garage at Third and A streets features a concrete floor and washing stage, with two second floor flats planned. C H Feete’s one story concrete garage on Petersville Road adds storage for over twenty cars and a pressed steel fireproof ceiling. Both structures aim for full fire resistance with steel cladding on wood elements and drainage for outdoor pads.

Brunswick C. R. Marker C. H. Feete Petersville Marker Mr. Feete Petersville Road

FIGHTING TETANUS Twenty five year old man treated in Bethlehem

Bethlehem August 17 Twenty doses of tetanus antitoxin each five thousand units have been injected into Lewis Bower twenty five of West Coplay in five days to combat blood poisoning doctors report encouraging progress. He contracted tetanus after scratching his hand on a rusty nail at Giant Portland Cement Plant. Sergeant John Kirk retired U S Army received a permit to parade solo down Pennsylvania Avenue on the forty fourth anniversary of marching with the 120th Pennsylvania infantry.

Bethlehem Lewis Bower West Coplay Bower Washington John Kirk Pennsylvania Avenue Constol Treasury 120Th Pennsylvania Infantry

John Thomas Arrested On Larceny Charge In City

John Thomas was arrested and held for the grand jury by Justice Maulsby for stealing $75 worth of brass from Collins and Grossnickle. A prior report misnamed him as Robert Thomas in The News.

John Thomas Robert Thomas Collins and Grossnickle Maulsby

Britain 250 Million Dollar Loan From Morgan Bank Syndicate

New York August 17 formal announcement by J P Morgan Co to syndicate managers of a 250 million dollar loan to Great Britain for two years at five percent interest. Banks in New York Boston Pittsburgh and Chicago participate with securities of Canada Argentina Chile Norway Denmark Switzerland Netherlands and more backing the issue. Redeemable in part at 101 and accrued interest with notes dated 1916 September 1.

New York J. P. Morgan & Co Great Britain Morgan & Co Hoston Pittsburgh Chicago United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Dominion of Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Argentine Chile Norway Stréden Switzerland Denmark Holland

King Victor Emmanuel Visits Gorizia Amid Bombardment

London Aug 17 King Victor Emmanuel toured the Italian front at Gorizia observing Austrian long range bombardment and meeting a wounded soldier saluting him. Rival air raids persist near Trieste and Gorizia as Italian and Austrian aircraft clash over depots and munitions near the Isonzo.

London Gortela Victor Emmanuel Gorizia Triest Muggia Trieste Isonzo

Kiss Children Take Poison In Gloucester City

Harry Dick a 29 year old Jersey worker drank poison after kissing his four children goodbye in his Market Street home. He urged doctors not to save him and, amid family troubles, was hospitalized in critical condition at Cooper Hospital.

Jersey Tella Gloucester City N. J Market Street Harry Dick Philadelphia Cooper Hospital Smith J. A. Beck

Jamaica Hurricane Darkens Fruit Regions In August Storm

Kingston reports a hurricane striking Jamaica with high winds on the island's southern areas causing extensive damage to fruit plantations. The storm advanced from the southeast as new German submarines of large size were said to depart for America. President Wilson nominated a new mint director. An enduring remedy ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a bold $100 reward offer.

Jamaica Kingston London America Hague Helgoland

Russian Leader in Galicia Captures Brody Threatening Lemberg

General Sakaroff's forces seized Brody, jeopardizing Lemberg as Von Lingingen's Austro Hungarian German lines crumble west of Lutsk. The Russians report 9,000 prisoners, 40 guns, and fires as stores are destroyed to deny use to the enemy. Brody, a vital rail hub near Lemberg and Dubno, opens access to rich mineral districts.

Sakaroff Brody Lemberg von Lingingen von Linsingen Lutsk Teutons Dubno

Fly Danger Tremendous In Health Talk on the Fly

Commissioner of Health Samuel K. Dixon argues flies spread disease and urges eliminating breeding sites. He links flies to typhoid and infantile paralysis risks, noting screened cribs save lives and urging action against manure piles garbage dumps and unscreened outbuildings.

Samuel K. Dixon M. D Pennsylvania

Knights of Pythlag select Lebanon for next convention

Henry Jones of Plymouth and Madal Grand Winer Guard Wilkes-Barre were among officers named in the Pennsylvania Knights of Pythlag grand lodge sessions in Lebanon. William Sylvester of Pittsburgh Fort Pitt Lodge was reelected grand outer guard for a fourth term. Jones was elected grand inner guard, a post that leads to grand chancellor in four years. The grand lodge held two executive sessions yesterday and will close its convention today.

Henry Jonse Plymouth Madal Grand Winer Guard Wilkes-Barre Grand Lodge of Pennsylvanis Knights of Pythlag Lebanon William Sylvester Fort Pitt Lodge Pittsburgh Henry Jones Grand Priancellor Grand Lodge

Senate Panel Weighs Danish West Indies Purchase

Washington Aug 17 The senate foreign relations committee took up the Danish treaty for the purchase of Denmark's West Indian possessions for 25000000 dollars. The panel likely will recommend ratification with a vote possible within a week. Senator Borah Republican of Idaho opposes the price and plans to lead the fight against ratification.

Senate Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Denmark Borah Idaho

Frederick Station Leads State In Enlistments As Plans Hinge

Freder ick recruiting station leads all counties except Baltimore City in enlistments. Capt F F Brandt enrolls E L Brashears of Monrovia as his second recruit and sends him to Fort Howard for equipment before return for further recruiting. Brandt plans fairs in Cumberland and Hagerstown to boost future National Guard enlistments, with posters already placed. A patent claims a wireless instrument transmitting musical notes by spark speed.

Frederick Baltimore City F. F. Brandt E. L. Brashears Monrovia Brashears Fort Howard Brandt Cumberland Hagerstown War Department Washington Allogany National Guard

Snake Bite Proves Fatal as Serum Delays Arrival

Carnegie Institute longtime taxidermist Guntay Link died after being bitten on the hand while demonstrating rattlesnakes to University of Pittsburgh students. No serum in Pittsburgh delayed treatment. Two vials sent from New York arrived only as he died. Also reported: Maryland huntsman Edward Lyon Painter killed by train near Owings Mills. Shenandoah miner George Herbein revived after 18 hours. Romania Romania territory offer from Germany in exchange for neutrality. Pagasarri sunk by a U boat. Chile plans 260000 for new school buildings.

Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Guntay Link Link New York Maryland Huntsman Baltimore Edward Lyon Painter Green Springs Valley Huntsman Owings Mills

Committees Named for Brunswick Affair

Committees have been named by the general committees to run Labor Day events in Brunswick. The parade begins at 1 p.m. with the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company inviting fraternal orders and Sunday schools to participate. Numerous subcommittees cover ice cream, drinks, peanuts, coffee, cakes, amusements, parade decor, dancing, music, transportation, races, publicity, and the general hustling team guided by local leaders. An excursion rate is sought on the B and O from nearby points.

Brunswick Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company Tce J. R. Mathias C.smith C. Mann H. Danner J. Keller H. Forrest Rebeccs I. C F. Soft Drinks Harry Chew Nicodemua R. C. Wood W. Schamer Grayson Comminga C. KE. Flannigan I. Dettrich Mr. Albert Peanuta F. T. Cahill HN. Werntz J. Butler W. Heffner W. Hahn W. L. Gross G. W. Nuce B.porter H. N. Worntz J. G. F. Smith J. E. Brady J. D. Hoffmaster W. I. Gross H. N. Werntz Stanley Virts Frank Keevan George Burns Anna Dawson Mussic 0. C. Baer H.chew George Nuce J. R. Mathiaa K. J. Rinker J. A. Cree W. B. Watson Amon Haller G. H. Hogan William Schnauffer K. I. Rinker E. C. Schaeffer J. R. Grean K. I

Montgomery Teachers Appointed and School Reopens

The Montgomery school board named Miss Rose T Coursey of Centreville supervisor of county primary schools at 1400 dollars annually plus 200 dollars for expenses. Superintendent salary set at 1800 dollars. New teachers announced include Grace Buxton Leta Riggs Elizabeth A Lauxman Carrie Fulks Maiter V Broome Helen Pumphrey Wilson Ward Edgar Thompson. William D Warfield of Damascus earns a free scholarship at Charlotte Hall Academy. Schools to reopen September 4. Dr McPherson Scott of Hagerstown leaves Clifton Springs Sanitarium with Mrs Scott for Nyack New York to stay with daughter Mrs Samuel Bradley.

Montgomery Rose T. Coursey Centreville Grace Buxton Wheaton Leta Riggs Gaithersburg High School Elizabeth Scott Sabatorium McPherson Scott Hagerstown Clirton Springs Sanitarium New York Santarium Samuel Bradley Nyack N. Y

Carrier Pigeon Caught Near Freder ick on Farm

A carrier pigeon was captured on the George S. Marts farm near Freder ick. The left leg band reads FTM 24,541.

George S. Marts Frederick

Healthy skin depends on kidneys says ad copy

An old広告 promotes kidney health as key to clear skin and overall health. It claims clogged kidneys cause stiffness, rheumatic pains, backache, headaches, swollen feet, and neuralgic pains from uric acid. It urges buying a 30c Anuric tablet from drugstores and drinking hot water before meals for “f gratifying resuita.”

Pierce Buffalo N.Y

TURN DOWN 103 IN 4 COS MT GROTNA PA

The Thirteenth Infantry national guard of Pennsylvania failed medical exams at Mt Grotna on August 17, with 103 men rejected for border duty. Recruits are expected from Scranton to restore minimum strength, while officers deny deliberate refusals. Many rejects lacked teeth, had hearing issues, or were underweight.

Mt. Grotna Thirteenth Infantry National Guard of Pennsylvania Second Infantry Philadelphia Ezra H. Ripple C. E. Cooper Ofhcers Scranton

Courtmartial 100 Mexicans In Disloyal Plot Trials

In Chihuahua City Mexico on August 17 preparations begin for a major court martial round aimed at stamping out disloyalty in the north. One hundred men active in Mexican politics await trial for revolutionary plots with many witnesses summoned nationwide. A priest J Arrola was acquitted and General Matias Ramos reported fighting Villa’s forces near Escalon.

Chihuahua City Mex Mexico Plota Republic J. Arrola Matias Ramos

Robs Police Station in Moyamenaing District

Philadelphia Aug 17 police on Moyamenaing avenue and Dickinson street report a sneak thief forced open duty lockers at Moyamenaing station and stole Policeman John Long’s suit and revolver. The on duty sergeant promised to capture the culpr .

Philadelphia Moyamenaing Avenue Dickinson Street John Long Mia Ida Moore Long

Bear Killed In Quarrel at Paxtang Park Zoo

Harrisburg report says a big cinnamon bear named Joe from Colorado killed a Virginian black bear named Teddy after a quarrel over sleeping space at Paxtang Park Zoo. Mexico investment figure cited as over five hundred billion dollars.

Quarrel Harrisburg Joe Colorado Paxtang Park Zoo Teddy

Varnish Ad Boasts Color Range and Low Prices

An old advertisement touts varnish with colors Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak and Light Oak. It promotes 12 pint cans at 12 cents, pint cans at 20 cents, and quart cans at 35 cents.

Floor finishes and paints offered in various colors

Floor stain available in Chetty Majibgany Walnut Dark Oak and Light Oak. Gallon cans priced at 1.25 with 1 to 2 gallon cans. Ge Kalkomo and Muresco cold water paint in 5 pack packages at 35 cents per package. Floor varnish Wanine floor oil offered at competitive prices.

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