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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1913

Page

2

Reparatés Makes a 35 Mile Per Hour Fire Engine

A Frederick parade of progress greeted the arrival of the new LaFrance engine for the Junior Fire Company this morning. The six ton front drive tractor truck, powered by a 90 horsepower motor, achieves 35 miles per hour and features solid rubber tires and adjustable brakes. Harold Jahe of the factory demonstrated its mobility through city streets and into the hall where the apparatus will be housed. The apparatus cost about 4300 dollars, with the hose truck recently equipped at 3300 dollars. The engine, radiator, and drive system create a novel appearance, with the tractor acting as the front drive and steering component.

Gibera Wal LaFrance Fier Frederick Kern Central Railroad Harold Jahe Istle Front Drive Motor Company Hagan Bros Blumenauer George W Lewer Frank Mies

Property Deeds and Licenses in Brunswick Area

Property deeds record Edward K. Smith to William R. Brown Brunswick real estate for ten dollars. Eugene Sponseller to Thomas H. Baumgardner and wife county real estate for ten dollars. Wr Rhoderick and wife and John Strine and wife to Charles R Impson mountain lot for ten dollars. Alice M. Eyler and Minnie K. Forley executors to Lillian F. Schrey gas estate in county for one thousand four hundred dollars. Berrriage licenses declared for E Fisher age 24 near Harony and Edith K Baer age 24 near Biddietown. Funeral hearse accident at Brunswick funeral of Daniel Yost. Protruding hemorrhoids claim not relevant.

Edward K. Smith William R. Brown Brunswick Eugene Sponseller Thomas H. Baumgardner Rhoderick John Strine Charles Rimpson Alice M. Eyler Minnie K. Forley Lillian F. Schrey E. Fisher Harony Edith K. Baer Biddietown

Frederick Ladies Lead Maryland Daughters of Confederacy Officers

Frederick women are among officers chosen for the Maryland Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy at the twentieth annual meeting in Baltimore. New officers include honorary president Mrs D Giraud Wright, president Mrs Walter W Preston, first vice-president Arg John P Poe, second vice-president Mrs G Smith Norris, Frederick third vice-president Mrs Victor Baughman, fourth vice-president Mrs William Talbott, treasurer Mrs Winfield Potars, corresponding secretary Mrs Edwart Bush, recording secretary Mrs Whew Worthington, historian Miss Louie Johnson, Frederick, and other roles filled by Adelbert Mears Lamar T Brown, Frank Odenheimer, and John Jones.

Daughters of Confederacy Frederick Daughters of the Confederacy Maryland Baltimore D. Giraud “Wright Walter W Preston John P. Poe G. Smith Norris Harford Victor Baughman William = ‘Talbott Winfield ‘Potars Edwart Bush Whew Worthington Louie Johnson Mas Adelbert Mears Istvar Lamar T. Brown Recorder of Crosses Frank Odenheimer John Jones

Fire devastates Derwood Mill district in Montgomery county

A major fire destroyed the Derwood Flour Mills complex and adjacent buildings in Montgomery county, causing about 12 600 dollars in losses. Firefighters from Derwood and volunteers battled flames through high winds. Washington chemical engines aided, saving the Multinix dwelling. Mrs Mullinix was prostrated. the mill site formerly housed a mill burned twelve years ago.

Fibue Derwood Fram Capital Joseph Mullis Peo Wdol Montgomery County Mullinix Miles Arond Washington Ibsurance

Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad in Frederick Ad

Homely dull hair can become softer glossier with Harmony Hair Beautifier. It adds ease to styling, hides oily odor, and keeps hair put. Harmony Shampoo cleanses scalp quickly with a pleasant fragrance. Both products cost $1.00 and 50 cents respectively, sold at The Rexall Store Frederick Md.

Harmony Rexall United States Canada Great Britain Big Harmony Laboratories Boston J A. Williamson North Market Street Frederick

Jewels Presented to Mountain City Lodge No 29 Pythians

Ten silver officer jewels costing about 150 presented by Supreme Representative Jd Richardson of Baltimore during dedication events. The gems, mounted in a case, were delivered to Reno and Carroll, then presented to the lodge officers at the meeting. The jewels are solid silver and engraved, replacing prior brass items.

Supreme Representative Mountain City Lodge No Trading Knights of Machardson Frederick

Mountain City Lodge Jewel Display Honors Presiding Officer

The Mountain City Lodge honors a presiding chancellor commander with brass jewels costing at least 150 dollars placed on display at Landis Jewelry Store on North Market Street. Judge Worthington praises Mr. Richardson for his work, and a large initiation is planned for December 29. In a separate incident, Robert Wara suffered a severe elbow injury while operating a shaping machine at Oxibrush Works and was taken to Frederick City Hospital for treatment with a hopeful prognosis.

Dette Mountain City Lodge A. Landis Landis North Market Street Harp Glenn H. Worthington Richardson Robert Wara Frederick City Hospital D. L.A Burek Burek

Cascarets promise gentle overnight cleansing cure

An old advertisement urges readers who feel bilious and unwell to take Cascarets a 10 cent box nightly. It claims headaches dizziness and a foul taste will vanish as the liver and bowels are cleaned while you sleep, with stating children enjoy the taste and no sickness. It ends with a savings quip about stopping an ad to save money.

Cold snap boosts town trade as temperatures stay near freezing

A deep cold spell settled with a 23 degree low and a daytime high around 32 as the region endures a longer chill. Officials say the cold will persist with little change, but warmer days ahead may not return soon, prompting shoppers to hit stores for Christmas buys.

Butidas Ely

At Home At Hood College Hosts Evening Event

Mrs Sarah O West Hood College lady principal entertained boarding students and local men at Kemp Hall last night an indoor track meet and land march concluded the program Misses Dechant and Hottel provided music ice cream cake and mints served notable male attendees included Massers Newcomer Shriner Scholl Schley Wwmerman Fisher Sikins Hersperger By Thomas Be Monne Zerits Diffendahl Opel McBride Hendrickson White Hendrickson Rodock and Maulsby

Sarah O West Hood College Kemp Hall Dechant Hottel Massers Harry R. Newcomer Edward Shriner John Dward Sehell, Jr Wilson Schley Thomas L .'Wwmerman J. Roger Fisher Joseph B. Sikins Scholl. Hersperger Roscoe By Fthoais Be Monne Zerits James C. Diffendah Charlies Opel Edgar McBride R. Ames

Law and Disorder Reach Frederick Jail Youth Robberies Strike Hagerstown

A string of arrests and jail terms span Frederick and Hagerstown. Rash Lea colored indicted for obtaining money under false pretenses was jailed on transfer to Frederick. William Brightiwell and Charles Jacobs fined for disorderly conduct. William Patticard jailed for drunkenness and treatment at Montlevue. Silvery Milberry jailed for drunk and disorderly conduct. Hagerstown police pursue a gang suspected of robbing multiple homes and a jewelry store. a boy returned a stolen watch leading to discovery of losses, with father agreeing to cover the damages.

Rash Lea Washington County Jones Frederick PRION AGSTN William Brightiwell Charles Jacobs Brightwell Jacobs Posey Hagerstown U. S. Myers H. E. Robinson William Snyder Harry Miggins William Slick J. T. McCune Frank Munn Cora Combs Edward Spielman W. W. McCawley Frederick C. Wright

Brunswick Doctor Cuts Thumb While Storing Doors

Dr Lawson House of Brunswick injured his right thumb with a hatchet while putting away screen doors for winter. It is unclear if amputation will be needed. A California woman has patented apparatus to simplify examination of paper money under magnification.

Lawson House Brunswick California

Armory Heating Drive Advances As Sandstone Fireproofing Progress

Contractors push large scale plastering and heating work at Frederick Armory to prevent freezing as six salamanders heat the building. Alderman Culler aims to finish interior woodwork by February 1 with painting to follow, while A B Fisher moves the giant furnace into position for carpentry and plastering in the drill shed and head house. Washington Street School work nears completion, rooms move from the Engine House, and concrete roof praised. Willard House begins on Fourth Street with Hahn and Betser as contractors.

Lloyd C Culler Frederick Armory Harvey Murray Alderman Culler Armory A. B Fisher Washington St Culler Washington Street Mrr. Culler Frederiick Frederick Willard Hahn and Betser Paul C Willard

Appeal Case in Libertytown Rent Contract Under Review

In court this morning an appeal from Justice Anders is before a jury. Dr Henry G. Radcliffe appeals a ruling in favor of Mrs Laura Etzler on a breach of contract for rent of property at Libertytown. George A. Pearce Jr. represents Radcliffe, with Stoner and Weinberg for Etzler.

Anders Henry G. Radcliffe Laura Etzler Libertytown Etzler George A. Pearce, Jr Radcliffe Stoner Weinberg

Dandine Hair Product Promises Dandruff Free Shine

An advertisement touts Knowiton's Dandeline as curing dandruff and hair loss after use. It claims immediate results including shinier, lighter, fuller hair with new growth, and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.

Knowiton

Biscuits Tie Prize Memory At 1870 Frederick Fair

A reader notes a Frederick Fair Board blue ribbon from 1870 and 1873 for preserved biscuits. The letter, from H. Penn of Troy Ohio, praises Annie E Shoemaker of Pleasant Hill Ohio (née Snyder) and recalls Windsor Day visiting Frederick County. The writer plans to continue subscription to The News.

Ohio Frederick Fair H. &. Penn Troy Maryland Windsor Day Frederick County Annie E Shoemaker Pleasant Hit

Beechnut Treat Delights Readers At The News Lunch

The editorial staff of The News enjoyed a Beechnut themed lunch presented this morning by the Blue Ribbon Grocery. Distinctly Beechnut in flavor the Sweitzer sandwiches used Beechnut mustard and catsup while the crackers contained Beechnut pineapple preserve grape marmalade red currant jelly and red raspberry jam.

the News Blue Ribbon Grocery Sweitzer

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief

A 25 cent advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and severe colds. It claims rapid relief from stuffed nose, headache, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing, with dosing every two hours for three doses. The ad warns against substitutes and notes easy taste and no inconvenience.

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