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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1916

Page

7

Storm disrupts Braddock Heights Railroad Day picnic

Thunder shower interrupts Dr. France and other speakers at the fifth annual Railroad Day Picnic in Braddock Heights. Despite rains, speeches by Dr. Joseph J. France and local candidate H. Dorsey Etchison highlight women's progress and world peace. Seventeen knights competed in a tournament with winners crowned and a gold award given to Miss Jane McElhenny for best beauty on the dance floor.

Dr. France F. N. Zichtman M. Dorsey Etchison Braddock Heights Joseph J. France United States Senate Dr. Francs FN. @ihiman H. Dorsey Etchison Congress Frederick B. H. Warner, Jr Montgomery County Zihlman Schley Avenue Mr. Etchison Maryland France R. Paul Smits Hagerstown and Frederick Jacob Burtner Bethesda G. B. Miller Dixie Marie Davidson Washington Wilbur Morine Silverhurst Elste Plet Baltimore Charles P. Campbell Forest Glenn 0. M. Campbell Nathaniel Saller Lady Lake Frank Barnhart Howard Hennessey Sunnybank George Ensor John Blank Reels Mills John Derr Gray Brance J. G. Hobbs Rocky Glenn Ives Laren Harristown Homer Hennessey Funkstown Mariana Etzler Airy Vernon Garver Locust Grove Anna Rickatt I. C. Albaugh Linganore Edna Albaugh Libertytown R. Ensor Chestnnut Hill Jacob Burter N. D. Sellers C. D. Hobbs Ellington John Hennessey Silver Hill Harry Hennessey Glenn Echo E. C. Ardeeser C. Spencer Stull New Market William Mahoon E. T. Mercer Mt. Airy Jane McElhenny Braddock Heights Pavilion

Adopted Daughters Case Involving Burnsstein Morrison

Chicago Aug 24 Joseph Burnstein junk dealer testifies before Judge Landis that his wife confessed a deathbed claim that millionaire recluse Edward W Morrison fathered the two girls adopted weeks ago Morrison rich list from 2 000 000 to 8 000 000 and his affairs were before the court as he was bankrupt Burnstein charges Morrison denies The will of Morrisan father left the estate to the city if he died childless in the high school plan. She’s ladylike. He swore. Dysentery in Alabama cited in an adituary style note about a remedy.

Chicago Joseph Burnstein Edward W. Morrison Morrison Burnstein Morrisan

Conductor Honored for Delaying Train to Aid Sick Baby

J F O Donnell, a conductor on the Iron Mountain White River division, postponed a passenger train by twenty minutes to obtain milk for a sick baby aboard. A letter from B F Bush, St Louis receiver, praised the act as evidence that humane considerations outrank discipline. Paris claims Europe’s largest steam turbine electric plant with a 120000 horsepower street railway power station.

Cotter Ark J. F. O'Donnell White River Iron Mountain Railroad B. F. Bush St. Louis Mr. Bush Paris Europe

Building Falls Two Killed In Bronx Tenement Collapse

New York August 24 two workmen died and about twenty were injured when a five story brick tenement under construction in the Bronx collapsed. Six workmen were reported missing but no bodies found after a search. Officials blamed inferior cement and arrests were made including a contractor.

New York Bronx

Brumbaugh Not Sick Says Capitol Report

Harrisburg Aug 24 reports from the capitol say Governor Brumbaugh is not sick though a report claimed he was at his Maine summer home. He has been making speeches and greeting visitors while rumors of indigestion and constipation were noted earlier.

Brumbaugh Harrisburg Capitol Brumbauch Maine Feport

Meat Card System Starts in Germany with Weekly Allowance

Nerlin August 24 The government issues a decree for meat cards to begin October 2 across the empire. Families may butcher for home use only with permission from local authorities. Maximum meat allotment under the card system is 250 grains about a half pound per week.

Germany Nerlin

Senate Re-Passes Army Bill and Veto Clash

The senate passed the army appropriation bill with the revised article of war approved by the War Department and sent it back to the house for expected acceptance. President Wilson vetoed the bill over exemptions for retired officers that the War Department disapproved on earlier passage.

Senate Washington War Department House Wilson

Kentucky Ave Inn Promises Rooms With Bath On Beachfront

Advertises 300 choice rooms with private baths and running water along Kentucky Avenue near Beach attractions. Features include public room verandas, fine table and music, bathing from house. Rates start at $2 daily and $10 weekly. Auto coach service noted 12th season. Byegular week-end rates. Booklet. A C Ekholm, Jyddler Thurs.

Kentucky Ave A.C. Ekholm Jyddler Thurs

You Should Use a Hotpoint Electric Iron Promotion

An advertisement urges using a Hotpoint electric iron during hot weather and offers a ten year written guarantee plus a free demonstration. It invites readers to call 810K and asks them to ask their neighbor for details.

Varniish Sele paint stains offered with color range

Advert shows Varniish Sele varnish stain in inch colors Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak Light Oak. Available 1-2 pint cans at 12 cents. Dint cans 20 cents. Quart cons 3d cents.

Floor finishes and varnish sale listing

Floor stain available in Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak Light Oak priced at 1.25 per gallon and 65 cents per 1 to 2 gallon can. Kaleomo and Muresco cold water paint 5 packs at 35 cents per package. Wanine floor oil and floor varnish offered at right prices.

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