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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1914

Page

6

Local Happenings in Fergaville Reported by Correspondents

The EATEST MEWS FROM THE COUNTY notes social visits across Jefferson, Frederick, and nearby towns. Pastors from Rev At’G Null to Rev Robert W. Doty attend Grangers picnic. numerous families and relatives visit each other. farmers report copious showers but drought ongoing. hallenger Band plays for picnics. excursions to Atlantic City and Pen Mar. a St. Anthony baseball loss. wedding of John Jordan and Mary Althoff at St. Anthony's parish church.

John C. Lambert John W. Bussard Jefferson Douglass Castle Johnny Renn John S. Renn Hallenger Ijamsville Church Hill Myersville McKats George H. Trundle Frederick Pen Mar Anna Culler John E. Hargett Wiliam S. Hargett Roy Boyer Atlantic City Charles Lambert Washington, D. C Isaac C. Zimmerman Charles Johnson Washington Joseph M. Null Rosemont Merril Anglebower Ing Cetaide Foutte Daimes Seltzer Fannie Kalb Charlies Geleclman Famly Alex Knott St. Anthony Routersville Joseph Althoff Robert Petty Baltimore Stella Batley Batimore Hagerstown James Seltzer John Jordan Mary Althoff St. Anthony's Parish Church

Pearl area social notes and civic events

Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Albert Phelps and family with Miriam and Anna. Mr and Mrs Jesse Phelps and daughter. Mr and Mrs Homer Young and daughter. Mrs and Mrs Charles Rudd of Washington. Miss Eleanor Long of Westminster. Mrs Howard Bell and Ela visited her mother near Pearl. Clinton Pearson of Dicker son and Rebecca Soper of Green Valley visited the Bells. William Crammitt and son Ralph of Araby spent Saturday in Frederick on business. Mrs Howard Bell and Ella and Albert visited Mrs A M Foltz of Hamaville. L Harman visits friends in York and Hanover, Pa. Mayor-elect Eugene Harrison sworn in. he will swear in new council members. H E Nuse drills Jr CUA M company in Red Men’s hall. party to Baltimore for Star Spangled Banner centennial. Boosters week plans near completion for Brunswick on September 17, 18 and uh.

C. D. Hargett Bessie Hargett Elmer Michael Doubs G. B. Culler Archie Ogle Bons Thomas Ogle Frederick Gibgon Baltimore LB. Hargett Josephine Anglebower Friends Jefferson William. Culler G. M. Miller Lewistown Elizabeth Culler Louise Halter C. N. Trundie Marion -Ogle Agatha Murray John, H. Zimmerman Elmer Derr Charlies Johnson Washington, D. C Cy Zimmerman Ira Lambert Douglass Castle J. B.S. Wagener Libertytown Wagner George B. Culler Maurice Charlestown Sarah Sorin J. C. Zimmerman Charles Johnson Brunswick Harold Hargett Germantown Montgomery County Edward. Derr William Shook Near Church Hill B. F. Zimmerman George H. Smith Oscar Rontram Mt. Zion William Gross Albert Anglebower J. W. Anglebower Leonard Wachter Pearl Thore Albert Phelps Jesse Phelps Anc Miriam Homer Young Anna Charles. Rudd Washington Eleanor Long Westminster Howard Bell Ela Clinton Pearson Dickerson Rebecca Soper Green, Valley Amaville William Crammitt Andson Ralphj Araby Ella A. M. Foltz Hama Uvile Ithe

Hood College Undergoes Notable House Cleaning

House cleaning is underway at Hood College with extensive repapering and thorough scrubbing of the big buildings from cellar to attic. Mrs. M. C. Corson of Brevard is to arrive in Frederick late this month or in September as the new matron. The college has awarded the vapor vacuum system heating plant contract to E. B. Mobley and Bro, sized to heat the administration building and the planned dormitory. Dormitory plans are advancing and bids will soon be solicited from contractors.

Hood College M. C. Corson Brevard Frederick E. 8 Mobley Bro

Man Hurts Arm Jumping From Train At Crossing

Joseph Thomas, a B and C Station worker, jumped from the 9 50 B and C train at Carron street crossing to reach his home. His foot caught in the step, causing a bad gash on his arm and a fall.

Joseph Thomas B. and C Carron Street

Pearre Promotes Dr Howard's Half-Price Cure All

Druggist A L Pearre explains his half price sale on Dr Howard's specific for constipation and dyspepsia. He offers a money back guarantee if the product fails to cure and notes many customers have bought with satisfaction. He states he may end the offer at any time and urges those with digestive complaints to try it.

A. L. Pearre

Will Sun Eclipse Friday Decide Armies Fate

The Washington Herald notes a Friday total solar eclipse across a vast Europe Asia and Africa region with partial coverage to North America. It says the event may frighten peasants and disrupt commanders plans while detailing timings and areas of total and partial shadow along with the recurring eighteen year cycle.

Europe Washington Ierald Fusala Sehdef Russia Rigadon Polar North America Scandinavia Asia Minor Persia India Africa Asia New York

Stranger Shot Denial in Baltimore Yard Death

John W. Wingert of Hagerstown denies firing the shot that killed Policeman John C Middlekauff at the Baltimore and Ohio yards while officers attempted to arrest three youths. Wingert says he was in the yards but didn’t fire. a stranger allegedly did. Memorial relief funds for the slain officer begin with a $25 from Mrs. Clara Hamilton. Mayor and Council add $300. Funeral services to be led by Rev. S. H. Orrick Rev. Dr. J. S. Kieffer and Rev. A. B. Miller. police and Red Men pallbearers planned. Several hundred visitors flock to Potomac Hoteliers reports of a big season and lodging shortages into September 1 as schools reopen.

Wingert Middlekauff John W. Wingert Hagerstown John C Middlekawf Baltimore Oho Sax Clara Hamilton William T. Hamilton S. H. Orrick Protestant Episcopal Church Js.’ Kieffer the Reformed Church A. B. "Miller Church of the Brethren Police Order of Red Men

Relatives at Walkeraville Italians in Europe Unable to Come

Among the Americans in Europe unable to reach America is Miss Ruth Stauffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles C Stauffer of Washington She is in Naples with two companions a granddaughter of the late David K Stauffer of Walkersville Her father left Walkersville about 30 years ago and has since lived in Washington Miss Stauffer is a niece of Mrs E D Creager of Walkersville

Europe America Ruth Stauffer Charles C. Stauffer Washington

Large Sun Spot Observed By Baltimore Astronomer

John R. Hooper of the Maryland Academy of Sciences reports a single large sun spot about 40,000 miles across. He notes such spots appear every eleven years with potential links to disturbances, though no evidence ties them to fears or famines. Electrical disturbances may be connected to sun spot activity.

John R. Hooper Baltimore Astrological Maryland Academy of ‘Sciences

Cost of Vermin and Rats Harming Health and Economy

A historical discussion notes vermin and disease risk from rats and other pests. It cites Farm and Fireside estimates of 200 million rats in the United States, destroying grain valued at 190.6 million dollars annually and costing 360 million dollars per year overall. It also mentions cattle parasite costs and the spread of bubonic plague, with a September 24 Maryland Democrat convention date set for ratifying a U S Senator nominee and party platform in Baltimore.

Journal of the American Medical Association United States Vandiver Murray ‘Vandiver Democratic State‘ Central Committee Baltimore

Fire destroys outbuildings on Howard County firm

A fire in Howard County destroyed the outbuildings of Mrs. Albert Hobbs near Rover. The blaze damaged a bank barn, stable, two carriage houses, corn house, chicken house, tool house and granary. About 30 tons of hay, the wheat crop, wagons, harness and 75 barrels of corn were lost. Loss estimated around $10,000 with partial insurance.

Howard County Albert Hobbs Rover

Man Named White Arrested After Altercation Over Team Driving

A report describes Nedre Sheete area confusion after a dispute over who would drive a team. George Whites allegedly struck Edward Hackett with severe injuries to the shoulder and hand. White was later arrested following the incident occurring Monday near noon, with public safety officials noting the dispute and subsequent arrest.

Nedre Sheete George Whites Robert Day Edward Hackett Negrato White

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