State High School Meet Eyed For Maryland Schools
The News trophy contest in Baltimore may guide a statewide program next year as Frederick continues hosting annual high school drills and interschool races. Prof. Kefauver chairs a committee setting a precedent for county entries and broader participation, with spring field drills under warm weather and plans to align athletic events with the annual school parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Athletic Association
Maryland
Baltimore
Frederick
Harry J. Kefauver
Kefauver
Kéfauver
News Trophy Displayed At Frederick High School
The News trophy, last year won by Company A captained by Harling E. Boonseller, is now on display at Frederick High School for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Company A
Harling E. Boonseller
Red Fox James to visit Frederick for Scout events
Crow and Cheyenne representative Red Fox James arrives December 8 to lecture at Leod College Hall and attend a Thursday Pow-Wow at Lutheran Church Chapel. Scouts meet him at Frederick YMCA, with activities including a troop installation in Thurmont, Curtis Publishing talk, and Council and Court of Honor meetings at the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Fox
Lutheran Church Chapel
Frederick
James
Montana
Thurmont
Baker
Curtis Publishing Company
Scout Council
Court of Honor
Five year old Barbara phones Santa in a late night chat
Barbara Fout, a Clarke Place resident aged five, called Santa Claus during a newspaper office closing hour. The girl asked for a baby doll and ice skates while chatting with Santa about garrets and locks, then ended with a cheerful goodbye as a snow slide interrupted Santa’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Santa
Santa Claus
North Pole
Barbara Fout
Clarke Place
Garrett
Little Boy Seeks Santa In Call From East Church Street
Master J Walter Zeigler Jr aged 3 called The News Office by phone yesterday asking to talk to Santa Claus He told Santa he would kiss him and listed gifts including a wagon blocks toys bridges candies and a nice present He then called his brother George 3 who wants an engine tracks stove wagon sleigh bells nuts and candies Also an ad notes Cake of Soap Free at Harner's Drug Store with 19 cents soap on Saturday November 78
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Zeigler, Jr
Walter Zeigler
Church Street
Santa Claus
Santa
George
Fight Over Maryland Workmen's Compensation Law in Frederick
In Frederick City opponents allege the Maryland law is unconstitutional for exempting certain classes such as farmers wheelwrights and blacksmiths. They plan a test case to force a court ruling while noting several attorneys are willing to participate and many employers may resist compliance. The law has been in force since November 1 and supporters cite class legislation concerns. The article also notes the new Federal War Tax Stamp system in Maryland with Frederick rail offices handling about 300 to 400 bills of lading daily and possibly over 500 including express shipments, yielding around $5 in daily receipts from shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Frederick City
United States
Frederick
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad Claims Mothers Favor
A Vandergrift Pennsylvania mother endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior for her children. The ad cites Mia Verne Shafter praising its effectiveness for colds and coughs and recommends it for those in need. Available for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Verne Shafter
Vandergrift
November death toll in city and county rises
For November, 45 deaths were published in the city and county. Seventeen died in the city, 18 at Mt. Olivet, with one reinterment from Gettysburg, and three interments in the colored graveyard. Thirty seven died in the county with burials at multiple local towns. Interments at Mt. Olivet totaled 18 adults and 15 children, breaking down further by city and county origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olivet
Gettysburg
Nrungwick
Woodville
Jaracl Creek
Jefferson
Mt. Pleasant
Apples
Walkersville
Oak Hal
Graceham
Middletown
Sabiltasville
New Market
Eteraville
Ridgeville
Libertytown
Thurmont
Hmmnita
Burg
City
County
Washington
Iowa
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Edwin G. Eckert former Hanover postmaster dies after illness
Edwin G Eckert of Hanover Pennsylvania a former Hanover postmaster and known in Frederick died Sunday night from uraemic convulsions after about three weeks illness. He recently served as a representative of the Acine Extract and Chemical company. Active in politics and Masonic circles he was secretary of the Pennsylvania Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers. His funeral is scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin G. Eckert
Hanover
Frederick
Acine Extract and Chemical Company
Pennsylvania Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers
Alderman Phebus Enters Democratic Mayoral Race 1916
Alderman Elmer McC Phebus announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for mayor in the spring 1916 election. He vows economy in city management and is the first candidate in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer McC. Phebus
Olive Tablets offer liver relief for digestion
Thousands seek cure for stomach upset by targeting the liver and bowels with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. A vegetable mix with olive oil, they claim to soothe without griping, prompting better digestion and appetite. Available at 10c or 25c per box from all druggists.
Make at home cough remedy cuts cost claims
Stop buying expensive cough remedies and save money by making a home formula with Schiffmann's Concentrated Expectorant, sugar, and boiling water. The ad promises relief for coughs, bronchitis, asthma, croup, and hoarseness, with a full money back guarantee if not satisfied, sold at Pearre's Modern Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiffmann
Pearre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mem al
Markeys
James Here
Boy Scouts
Harner’s Drug Store
Ministerial Association
Fight Brewing OH
Star
Farmers Country
Chamberlain
Greenawalt’s
West Patrick Street
Renainder
Death of
Eckert
Dr. Edwards
Schooler Bakery
South Market St. i
Rony
Runkles & Mullinix
Mongomery County
Lilly
White Cross
Frederick, MD
H.-D. Baumgardner
N. Market St
James E. Doll
South Market Street
Commercial State
BANK
McCleery’s Jewelry Store
North Market St
the News
Tahie Marvel
Edwin August
Erest
Professor Bugs
Kay Bee
Wheels
the Ebert Hardware Co
Newspaper Brehive
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!