Daily History Milestones 7 Dec Through Time
Snapshot of notable dates from 1412 Henry VII birth 1471 death in the Tower 1757 Lafayette birth 1834 death 1489 Jefferson Davis birth 1808 death 1914 Lodz occupation 1915 US note to Austria on submarine commander. Astronomical notes include Betelgeuse Rigel and visible planets Venus Saturn Jupiter.
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Henry VII
England
London Tower
Lafayette
American Revolutionary Army
Jefferson Davis
Lodz
Poland
Milanovatz
United States
Austria
Ancona
Orian
Rigel
Betelguese
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Mercury
Mars
Neptune
Uranus
Local notices and ads mix as city paper runs Christmas items
The page bundles advertisements for theater, jewelry, furniture, and music along with brief notices. Sheriff Roderick seeks Henry Kirkpatrick from Loudoun County, with a $25 reward. Harry Gilbert, injured in a street accident, improves at Frederick City Hospital and will go home soon. A Liebschutz plans circus performances during Christmas and travels to Waynesboro and Hagerstown to arrange shows.
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William C. Roderick
T. W. Edwards
Loudoun County
Henry Kirkpatrick
Leseburg
Roderick
Virginia
Mr. Gilbert
Harry Gilbert
Patrick Street
Frederick City Hospital
A. Liebschutz
Waynesboro
Hagerstown
Wheat embargo persists. bids inch up at local markets
Local dealers hold back due to ongoing railroad embargo. Purchases likely to restart next week as county grain remains plentiful. Wheat quotes rise to 1.91 1/2 per bushel with a four cent advance. Corn holds at about 4.00 per barrel after briefly reaching 4.10.
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Cor
Among the sick Mrs Spurrier Sails To Recovery
Mrs Dorsey W Spurrier of South Market Street has been ill with the grip but is now able to be about, improving her condition and health.
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Dorsey W. Spurrier
South Market Street
Brief Items of Interest and Local Affairs
Interior improvements are underway at the confectionery store of Lester M. Culler on South Market Street. While on a hunting trip in the Sugar Loaf mountains, George Poole succeeded in bagging a large probable game.
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Lester M. Culler
South Market Street
Sugar Loaf Mountain
George Poole
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Frederick Resident
Mrs Frank Eppley of Frederick declares kidney pain backache and swelling improved greatly after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recommends them and notes continued relief as needed. Price 50c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Frederick
Dean
Frank Eppley
W. Patrick St. Frederick
Doan
Shoe prices soar as leather costs surge nationwide
Leather prices double amid war demand and scarce hides, driving shoe costs up by 50 cents to 3.50 dollars above last year. A Frederick shoe merchant recalls a rising market, noting green hides at 18 cents a pound and top hides over 30 cents, with foreign buyers active and speculation hurting local traders. Prices now reach 1.90 and 1.19 per pound for leather, prompting shoppers to brace for higher shoe costs.
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Frederick
Frederick Snowmaker
Secon
Fredericktonian
Mars
Honor System Trial at Hood College in Progress
Hood College weighs adopting the honor system with students handling discipline. A campus event week describes student-led conduct and exams, with entertainment in Seminary Hall and a December 11 conservatory recital. Upcoming programs include the Zoellner String Quartet and National Quartet in January. University Extension lectures by Dr. John Willig Slaughter on Latin America begin January 5.
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Hood Colleg
Jedrn
Hood Cupee
Seminary Hall
Misses Coblentz
Gettig
Faust
Hummelbaugh
Dorothy Mets
Ruth Strawn LaRue Warehime
Allene Grove
Dorothy Williams
Fayette Sykes
Marla Louser
Bertha Smith
Margaret Snader
Mary Fleming
Dernice Spring
Helen Fisher
Hood College Conservatory of Muse
Mary Nicodemus
Margaret Rupp
Helen. Bergy
Caroline Winebrenner
Mary Hartman
Stella Smith
Margaret Wehler
Katherine Redmond
Margaret Kibbler
Zoellner
National Quartet
John Willig Slaughter
Latin America
Christmas boxes aid Freder ic k's poor in city shops
Mayor Lewis H Fraley erects 20 red donation boxes in Freder ick to collect funds for Christmas groceries and provisions. About 100 dollars is needed to help recipients named on the city list, with boxes to be moved before Christmas and proceeds counted for distribution.
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Frederick
Lewis H. Fraley
Farm Sold For 14000 Dollars Near Lewistown
John C. Moore of near Lewistown purchased the John Clark farm of 196 acres near Monrvia with intention to raise cattle. Real estate agent MoD Harp arranged the deal. The farm is described as one of the finest dairy farms in the eastern county. Private terms, about 34000 paid, possession set for April 1.
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John C. Moore
Lewistown
Phas
John Clark
Monrvia
Moore
Frederick College meets Gradur Club in city championship
Local listing notes a championship basketball game tonight at Armory Court with Frederick College and Gradur Club of Baltimore at 9 p.m. Admission is 15 cents. Also listed are a Christmas art sale, a luxury travel service to Washington, a dance with prizes, and various local notices including wrestling lessons and homemade Kravt and mince meat.
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Frederick College
Gradur Club of
Baltimore
Armory Court
Washington
Paige
New City Hotel
Raleigh Hotz
Frederick
John A. DE Grange
Pianos and Player Pianos Featured as Christmas Gifts
An advertisement promotes high grade player pianos as ideal Christmas gifts for family enjoyment, highlighting direct-from-factory piano offerings by Chase Bros and a contact at H. M. Morrison, 264 W. Patrick St. Also noted are hat clearance sale by Mrs. R. El Cromwell and a holly sale by Chas Hermann & Son, with additional millinery sale details and a public sale of a racehorse stallion in Ruckersstown, Md.
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Chase Bros
H. M. Orrison
W. Patrick St
Cadets In Uniforms Debut At School
The High School Cadets wore their uniforms today marking a new policy. They will appear in full uniform every Monday and Wednesday with periods set aside for drill. Uniforms were supplied through R. Rosenour and Sons.
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R. Rosenour and Sons
Water Meter Aims to Better Track City Usage
City officials plan to install a large water meter to record exact daily gallons entering Frederick and detail chlorine treatment. The system will improve revenue accuracy, guide chlorine dosing, and allow 24 hour monitoring. A police shift also moved to cover duties due to Mrs Adams illness.
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Frederick
Io Learch
Tomulin
Lewis H. Fraley
Board of Aldermen
Haferstown
Washington County Water Company
Adams
Omcer Fraley
Sabillasville
Officer Adams
Postoffice Budget Sought for Frederick Building
The annual appropriation request before Congress by Secretary McAdoo asks for 18000 dollars to complete the Federal postoffice at Frederick. Plans and specifications are available from Postmaster Williamson. Requisition papers are sought to return Harry Holman from Martinsburg, where he is jailed, with Sheriff Roderick traveling to obtain the papers after Holman's arrest.
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Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
William G. McAdoo
Frederick
Post Office
J. Alleine Williamson
Harry Holman
Brunswick B. and O. Machine Shops
Maryland
Martinsburg
W. Va
Roderick
Holman
Bank Statement and Real Estate Ad Prompts in Frederick Area
A 1916 Frederick Maryland bank statement notes liabilities assets and reserves, with signatures and notary seals. The page also advertises East Third street brick dwellings with steam heat and modern conveniences, loans, and multiple real estate offerings in Frederick, Woodsboro, Montgomery and Martinsburg areas. It highlights insurance services and an agent listing for Eugene S. Albaugh offering various farms and properties for sale and loan arrangements.
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East Third Street
Neidig & Miller Holiday Goods and Farmland Listings
Neidig and Miller advertise women men and children apparel including kid gloves silk hose and crepe de chine handkerchiefs. Also items such as Turkish towels bath cloths and muffs. Includes a series of land parcels for sale with locations near Falkeravilie Walkeravilla Urbana and State Road. Also money to loan with a general store refrain no obligation to show goods.
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Bureau
108 B Second 8st A Fine Brick House For Sale
A three story brick residence with bath heat electric and gas. Located on a good residential street within minutes of the city heart. A large bargain for a quick sale.
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Sole One
Fine 2 Story Brick House for Sale at 124 West Third Street
A two story brick residence with eight rooms offering bath, heat, electric lights and gas. Located on a good residential street the property promises a comfortable home.
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West Third Street
Emma J. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eney Weather
Washington, D. C
United States Weather Bureau
Armory
Western Union Tel. Co
Art Club
Fred’k and Wash
Cramer's Palace Music
Alumenauer
Fourth St
Bee
Evan
McCleery’s Jewelry Store
Darhivfs
Bella Gtock
Hood College
Eaplenage
Blumenauver
East Fourth Street
Woman's Auxiliary
Co. A
Cramer's Palace OF Music
Sewing Society of Evan Reformed Church
Kelly Warri
James Ries
Weet Fifth St
R. EL Cromwell
Walkersville
Chas Hermann & Son
West South St
D. E. Kefauver
Mullinia
Frederick, Md
Scrurtas
Acanenown
Sing Eoc
Ser
Ruckesstown
East Patrick Street
Citizens’ National Bank
OF the
Citizens National
Fraderick
Ewe
Fetertl Meserve Bank
Rankine House
New York
Chicago
St. Louth Wees
Gutelde
Federal Reserve Bank
U. 8
Tresaurer
Totel
Foocobo
State of
County of Frederick
No. I
Wm. G. Zimmerman
Aterma
J J. Harry Kennedy
J.D. Baker
P. L. Hargett
John
Newman
John N. Clary
W. Patrick
Eugene H. Albaugh
Woodsboro
Dair
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Mt. Pleasant
Detour Pike
Echoot
Church
Eugene
Albaugh
Real Emate
Ingrance
Altaugh & Harrineian
John D. Arndrickson
John D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Automobile
College Park
Weet Fifth Street
East Church Street
West Patrick Street
Abergata
Falkeravilie
Pike
Wailkeravilla
Wu Ary
Lea
West Thies Street
Ftate Road
Urbana
Cramer & Stauffer
Court Street
Thomas Price
N. Market
Markwood D. Narp
Bow Fame
Alao Banks
Fe Boune
Runnin
Parnyard
Pregerry
Markwood D
Harp
Prthias Castle
Grayson H. Staley
Trail Avenue
Grayson
Staley
Insurance
Grayson H. Mercer
Monrovia &T
Trolley
State Road
Pythian Building
Ick, Md
Ashion
N_ORL& DD
Dressmaki
Atret
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