Civic Club Garden Contest Awards Fifteen Winners
Fifty contestants competed in the Civic Club outdoor garden contest with prizes of five dollars each. Alice Bailey won best flower garden at 140 West All Saints Street, and Mildred Brown won best vegetable garden at East Patrick Street. Judges noted artistic yard design and notable vegetable crops, including Hazel Gelaer’s lettuce spelling her name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civic Club
Apo
Alice Bailey
West
All Saints Street
Mildred Brown
East Patrick Street
Hille Bailey Sire
Venrs Ramngburgh
Wm FL Schmidt
Edward Vader
Mabel Kindley
Margaret Motter
Grace Trail
Athel Fitzpatrick
Aliee Kolh
MT Mignon Tred
Mise Anne Schley
W. J. Brown
the Bailey
Miss Brown
Hazel Gelaer
West South Street
Frederick area offers window box and garden contests
Residents of Frederick take pride in home surroundings as outdoor committee praises the pretty yards and summer contest display. Plans call for a window box contest next year alongside fewer and vegetable garden contests amid flood and rain challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comterest
Frederick
Frederick residents go visiting and returning from trips
A stream of local residents travel to Covington, Keokuk, Baltimore, and Washington. Frederick figures include Mr. Laovis Bayer returning from Covington Va and Mrs. Harry Keefer traveling to Baltimore for a funeral. Several couples and families—Waters, Rice, Smiths, Greens, Shuffiers, Craziers—return from visits to Annapolis Baltimore Roanoke Wytheville Manchester and the Pacific Coast. A birthday postal shower honors Lester Consol with cards from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Mattie P. Waters
Frederick
Ian
Piedmont
Hazel Dutrow
Kodertel
York
Laovis Bayer
East Patrick Street
Covington
Lewis A. Rice
West Third Street
Keokuk
Iowa
War Neickhardt
Baltimore
Braddock Heights
Horace Cutsall
South Market Street
Elsie Rippeon
Libertytown
Elmer Strine
Henry Brown
Roanoke
Elmer Brown
Third Street
Nannie L. Gaither
Annapolis
West River
Anne Arundel County
Harry Diffendal
Diffendal
Heights
Oakley Stewart
Marjorie
Norfolk
William L. Shuffier
George T. M. Shuffier
East Church Street
Breck Shaw
Robert
Harry Shaw
Manchester
Carroll County
Charles G. Crazier
Walkersville
Pacific Coast
West
William Ir. Ketter
East Third Street
Bowers
J. E. Bowers
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury
An old advertisement warns against ointments for catarrh that contain mercury as it ruins the sense of smell and causes damage. It notes mercury risks, names manufacturers Chenery & Co, and claims products are tested by a chemist, with a price of 75 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mureis
Wadia
Itarey
Teten
Oho
Ff, Chenery & Co
Drugetets
Big Gold Shipment Arrives in New York
Fragmentary report describes a large gold shipment arriving in New York aboard a Serai or similar vessel. Details are garbled but indicate military or government involvement and a connection to a naval or coast guard operation.
Veteran Visited Gettysburg with Two-Horse Surrey Trip
William Staubs, 75, of Fairplay Maryland, traveled with his daughter to Rocky Ridge Frederick County and Gettysburg. He recalled Civil War memories, saw Nevil's Den and Little Round Top, and described changes in roads and battle sites with vivid personal recollection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairplay
Surrey
William FE Staubs
Mra
Ligaie McC. Martin
Rocky Ridge
Frederick County
Euch
Mr. Staubs
Golty
Frederick
Graceham
Thurmont
Catoctin Burnace
Lewistown
Asbury Grove
Utica
Creagerstown
Loys Station
Ridgeway
Applechurch
Motter’s Station
Gettysburg
Nevil's den
Little Round Top
Kulp’s Hill
Slocum Avenue
Slocum
Army
Warren
Seawick Williams
Hancock
Mead
Tate
Tealsy
Ens
Weather Everywhere Report Covers Mixed Conditions
Fragmentary weather notes list several locations with cloudy and rainy conditions. Mentions cities such as New Worlen and St. Loui with temperatures in the low to mid sixties and a forecast of fair to cooler skies tonight and tomorrow with winds turning northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlaniie Chrys
Aston Seeeee
Tei Toho
Cease Aa
Chitato
Hew Ora
New Worlen
Pleasant trip recounted by Corporal Staubs in Maryland unit
Corporal William J. Staubs of Company HH First Maryland Regiment recalls a two horse survey trip across unfamiliar land. He notes prosperous crops and fields, enjoyed the travel, and describes the journey as a most pleasant experience. Grounded in personal observation, the account reflects a veteran’s positive view of the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
William J. Staubs
Company HH
Maryland
Report of torpedoed British transport with Canadian troops
Berlin reports via wireless from Amsterdam claim a British transport carrying 2000 Canadian troops was torpedoed off the Scilly Islands on August 15 with about 1000 saved. British sources gave no confirmation, and the Royal Edward sinking on August 14 may explain the garbled message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville Ll
Kyndam
Amsterdam
Scilly Islands
Royal Edward
Aegean Sea
Ryndam
LASSO LINEMAN TOO LATE Here Already Electrocuted
Bethlehem Pa August 20 John Connolly a 33 year old Bangor lineman was electrocuted on a high tension pole platform at Lehgh Navigation Electric Company sub station. His companions tried a rescue lowering him to safety but he died. He left a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
John Connolly
Bangor
Midale
Lehgh Navigation Electric Company
Connolly
Rural School Terms Vary By Area In 1915 Orphans Court
In the Orphans' Court of Frederick County Maryland the matter concerns the base of the real Pennsylvania rural school terms. The August 1915 terms begin in many districts earlier than in cities and towns, with terms starting the day after Labor Day in numerous rural districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reppen
Harrisburg
Orphans’ Court of
Frederick
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Notice to Creditors and Orphans Court Sale in Frederick County
Notice to creditors for Natlee Is hoeby 1915 meeting of creditors and examination of bankrupt Arthur Willard. list of dates and place in Frederick Maryland. Also Orphans Court order on sale of Annie J. Peaminy real estate in Frederick County with report of sales and confirmation conditional upon no contrary cause by September 21, 1915. executor’s report notes two hundred thirty three oilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitel
Maryland
Natlee
Hoeby
Witten A. Crummmitt
Brunkwick
Frederick
Freditora
Arthur
Cantte
Court Street
Tedee
iMreder
Vriday
Arthur Dr. Willard
Steel Firms Buying Pig Iron in Open Market
Big steel makers have been forced to buy large consignments of pig iron on the open market despite operating about 90 percent of their furnace capacity. In Pittsburgh on August 30, it was noted that United States Senator Benjamin F. Shively of Indiana is undergoing radium cancer treatment at his in law's Brookville, Pennsylvania home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Shively
United States
Benjamin F. Shively
Indiana
Brookville
Sale of Real Estate of George Shultz Ratified in Court
In Frederick County on August 16 1915 the Orphans Court reported the sale of the estate of George Shultz late of Frederick County deceased. Administratrix a boon et al presented the report for ratification unless cause to the contrary be shown by September 7 1915. Sales amount listed as 2975.09 dollars. Judges of the Orphans Court JOAN CASTLAR ALBERT BECKER HON W. MUMFORD. True copy recorded by Register of Wills Thomas. Administratrix noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Maryland
Annie J. Peaminy
Annie BR. Peamroy
Esxecutor
Sian
Castle
Ubet Ww
Reerr
Joan W
Mumford
Judeea the Orphans’ Court
Phoslas
Register of Wills
Peamrgy
Xecutor
George Shultz
A. Boon
G.ediolars
Joan C. Castlar
Albert W. Becker
Hon W. Mumford
Sguel
B. Thomas
Elizabeth BD
Downey
Freflerick
Francis C. Renner
C. Renner
Hegister
Dessie J Leaner
Stoner & Weinberg
Attorness
True Copy Notice of Probate Filings and Executors
John C. Castle Albert W. Ecker Joan W. Mumford Samuel D. Thomas Register of Wills Frank J. Downer named executor. d.A £9 16 23 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Castle
Albert W. Ecker
Joan W. Mumford
The
Orphans’ Court
Samuel D. Thomas
Frank J. Downer
Real estate listings in Maryland and surrounding counties
A long, OCR riddled notice catalogs hundreds of land parcels for sale across Maryland and nearby states. It lists acres and locations including Frederick, Liberty, Barnesville, Walkersville, Urbana, Woodsboro, Thurmont, Lewistown, and Shenandoah Valley areas, with many entries specifying near towns such as New Market, Jefferson, and Frederick. The text appears as a dense inventory of properties, outlining 100 plus acreages and numerous local landmarks and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Wood D. Harp
SALS
New Market
Red Hill
Jehiyel
Frederick
Bethel
Mack Millis
Fred
Qreak Puolevy
Onteou
ML Vlessant
Boagaville
Jefferson
Walkersville
Liberty
Detour
Barnesville
Montgomery County
New London
Coatsville
Washington
Plane No. 4
Lewistown
Union Bridge
Creageratown
Pearl
Mt. Pleasant
Clarksburg
Lunct
Emmitab Rs
Pooleaville
Graceham
Woodsboro
Thurmont
Yelow
Woodaboro
Brunswick
Creagerstown
Dawsonville
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Fulmer
Staton
Hansonvs
Proderick
Monrovia
Urbana
Deerwood
Comus
Beatsville
Wickerson
Bradfock
Mt. Airy
Smithsburg
Lang
Neqar Buyatown
Buckeystown
Peteravile
Freder
Emmitsburg
Doubs
Cherlesvile
Singahore
Deans’ Station
Braddock
Frederiee
Frede
Watersville
Woodsboro Pike
Catoctin
Tuscarora
Rocky Ridge
Harpers Ferry
Yellow Logs
Sabiliasville
Ellicott City
New Midway
Ellcott City
Ellicott
Walkersvill
Montevac
Reisterstown
Peart
Johnsville
Johhnville
Charlesville
Mansenville
Marviang
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Aden
Bailey
West All Saints
St. Bhows
Sault Ste. Marie
Ship Canal
Shenanéaan
Aus
Inunealien
Ff Daitess
New Yore
Tanda
New York
W. H. Staubs
Boerais Talen
N. W
Scilly
Scranton
Jerry Kidd
Willam Ayres
Squaretop
Wyoming County
Department of Commerce
Thos. B. Hayward
John C. Lamar
R. Rush Lewin
Frank C. Norwood
Eutow
D. Neighborr
Banj. C. Perry
Richard P. Ross
Renn Chas
Snook
Wertheimer
Whitehill
Newton M. Zentz
Trust Company OF Maryland
Blair Lee
Baltimore City
Bernard Thomas
Emerson
Harringten
Vince Rae Whean
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape May
Whdwood
Willette Crest
Anglesea
Holly Teach
Ocean City
Sea Des Cy
Avaien
Stone Harber
Uehibbeth Bel Aire Can Cay
Weet End
Helios St Raren
Deal Reach
Aliens
la Girne Brieve
Mg Oon
Phita
Pialwilelp
Philadelthia
Philadelphia
Énan Grove
Bradiev
oTmar
Spring Lake
Peisint
Manasquan
Asbury Park
Long Branch Nl
Saliarpey
Onder Nision Sales
Garrett S. Degrange, JR
Central Trust Building
Emory C. Crum
City
Raliwate
Febudiyan FaTiy
Evard Kepner
Wilson P. Smith
Kepner & Smith
Architects
North Market Treat
Markwood D.marp
iLulu Landis Shepherd
W. Thind
Niewepapee Raphive
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