Boys Benefit From Scout Movement Across Towns
Reports from Scout Masters across the nation praise the impact of Boy Scouts of America on boys from rough urban areas to rural towns. Observers cite improved behavior, teamwork, health, and patriotism, with stories of organized baseball, summer camps, and a boy saving a life, showcasing rising community support and active local programs.
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Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Movement
Oakland Boy Scouts
O. A. Bremer
Oakland
Edward G. Jenkins
Honesdale
Pas
Scouts of America
Jenkins
Frederick Market Prices 1911 Agricultural Quotations
Frederick County Farmers Exchange provides corrected price quotations for August 25 1911. Wheat No 2 Red 86 cents per bushel. Caen shelled corn 70 to 85 cents. oats 55 to 60 cents. barley 65 to 70 cents. winter wheat 4.70 to 5.20 per bushel. spring wheat 5.10 to 5.60. cornmeal 1.60 to 1.70 per 100 lbs. Feed and seeds priced, hay and timothy values listed for No 1 and No 2 grades, clover seed and other feeds detailed.
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Frederick
County Farmers’ Exchange
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's Games
American League results include Chicago and New York teams with Athletics at 71 to 4 4. National League shows standings with Philadelphia and Brooklyn leading, Mets and others trailing. Tri-State League reports Harrisburg Lancaster Wilmington and Reading matchups with varied outcomes.
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Amer
Chi Aram Chicaro
York
A Quinn
Athletics
Ta Oilon
Beston
SthiWo N
Philadelphia
Cinemnati
Spore
Brooklyn
Penei
Hurtrwli
Reup
New York
Famaet
Clube
St Louis
Pittsbre
Broohkle
Philuda
Fosien
Cannu
Tristate League
Harrisburg
Philbin
Ficony
Mays
Readins
Maantime
Shawkey
Lancaster
Chahech
Luster
Culp
Whalen
Wilmington
Atlaons
Beniley
Gagain
Baxter
Therre
Wikuington
Alioons
Erties
Briors
Harken Ponds
Murdered and house fired in Lomig Lee family tragedy
The Lee family of Newburgh were found murdered in their home after a fire. Nichud Lee, aged Itty, his wife aged fifty two, and Clarence Lee, aged seventeen, were killed by head blows and left in beds as flames consumed the house. Firefighters entered to discover the bodies after breaking in. William Lee, the elder son, was arrested on coroner’s orders, claiming escape from the burning house and awakening by smoke. The motive is suspected robbery money about two hundred dollars missing from the house.
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Huon
Lee
Nichud Lee
Clarence
Newburgh
Lee Home
Vanaman Plans Atlantic Crossing After Wellman Attempt
Vanaman, preparing for an ocean crossing, aims to replicate Walter Wellman's failed arc, supervising crew and ship prep in this city. The ship arrived from Alien, Ohio and is housed in the hangar as crews finalize readiness. He believes starting near a storm will aid navigation using wind lanes, with departure likely in late September or early October.
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Vanaman
Walter Wellwan
Atlantic Cy Ter
Mehin Vanaman
Walter Wellman
Atlante
Amiines
Big Ass Bay
Mae Tot
Vanoman
Tie
Choates Gelden wedding to mark golden anniversary
Lenox Mass villa will host the Choates golden wedding celebration on October 16. Mr Joseph II Choate and Mrs Choate, long associated with New York society, have a town house on East Sixty third Street. He is a War of 1858 graduate and member of multiple clubs. Lorimer vindication campaign opens in Dagnoine with aims to back Richard Yates for governor and boost Lorimerites to influence the next legislature.
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Lenox Mass
Lenox
Mass
Joseph II Choate
Nanmbcheag
Lena
Choate
Mesber
Court of St. James
Caroline D Sterling
War Var
Metropolitan
Union League
University
New York Athletic
Downtown Century
Riding
Alpha Delta Phi
City Clubs
Choates
New York
Lorimer
Dagnoine
William Lorimer
Southern Wingis Soldiers and Sailors
Richard Yates
Newport Heiress Husband Chooses Springfield Auto Work
Jack Geraghty and his heiress wife will relocate to Springfield Mass for a time as two automobile manufacturing concerns offer him positions. Geraghty, noted for his experience in the auto industry, has not yet chosen which offer to accept and dispels rumors of entering the theater.
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Newport
Springfield
Mass
Jack Geraghty
Geraghtys
Bs Automobile
Geraghty
God Never Intended Humans to Live in Flats Says Clergyman
Fidward R. Pritchard, secretary of the Chicago health department, told the Chicago Association of Commerce that all flats are unhealthy for families. He said a parent who places a child in a flat endangers its health and robs it of a real home, noting some flats are better than others but all are bad.
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Chicago
Fidward R. Pritchard
Chicago Health Department
Chicago Association of Commerce
Hotel Frontenact fire at Syracuse causes heavy damage
A fire at the Hotel Frontenact in Syracuse damaged the building but all guests escaped safely. The report notes a Des Moines woman cured after suffering two days from a bowel complaint by a single dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by all druggists.
Paster Weds Organist in Phoenixville Church
A local ceremony united a pastor and an organist at Cratry Lutheran Church in Phoenixville. The event drew community attention as plans for a reception and postservice rites unfolded in the town.
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Paster
Phoenixville
Public Sale of Farm Implements and Personal Property
Public notice announces the sale of barn property at Barnesville to Lak Tentge, with about 4 acres and frontage. Includes horses, cattle, crops, farm tools, machinery, wagons, and household items. Proceeds support a mortgage. terms offer credit on sums over ten dollars and cash for smaller amounts. Property to be removed only after sale conditions are fulfilled. payment at Poolesville National Bank.
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Barnesville
Lak Tentge
Seopemela
Atte Wits
Fest Nor Tange Nevins
al & Oper
Public Sale of Estate Goods at Ladiesburg Frederick County
By order of the Orleans Court for Frederick County on August 9 1917 Ida Morrison administratrix will conduct a public sale August 26 1917 at 1 pm at the late residence of the deceased in Ladiesburg Frederick County Maryland. The list includes a bay mare good milch cows wagon harness tools corn posts pipe stove and assorted farm implements plus household items race watch and livestock. Terms cash for sums under 10 and six month credit on larger amounts with notes bearing interest and security. no removal until settlement. Also a second sale on August 30 1917 at 1 pm on the Kemp farm 21 miles northwest of Frederick by Harlan W Eagan auctioneers features timber lumber and National Guards use items with cash terms.
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Orleans’ Court
Frederick County
John W. Smith
Freder County
Maryland
Addoinistratrix
Ile Dee
Ladiesburg
Frederick Coulty
Vatlua Didas Peas Sonal
Towit
Edward Strawburg
IDA. MO Smity
Kemp Farm
Frederick
Frederick Kor
National Guards
Lastiiet of
Columbia
Harlan W. Eagan
Samuel G Forney
Kd Aus
FOR SALE Multiple Items From Local Stables and Shops
Sale notices describe buggies reduced this month with prices 100 for 80 and 10 for 50. Pony trap and hat for sale at Garber and Green Pioneer Livers Stables. Room brick for sale at 216 South Market Street in decent condition. Seeks quick buyers near Freestone Pike and Yellow Springs area.
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Auick
Staley
Xummers & Cos
Yellow Springs
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Harry N. Atwoed
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Choates’ Gelden Wedding
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