Daily History In Brief December 15 1814 to 1915
Hartford antiwar convention met in Hartford for twenty days to discuss security and defense. Napoleon's remains were placed in the Invalides chapel. Oswald Ottendorfer, German American journalist and editor, died in 1900. Austrians evacuated Belgrade in 1914. A peace ship arrived at Kirkwall in 1915. First magnitude star Altair set around 9 p.m. Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter were visible that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Napoleon
St. Helena
Paris
Oswald Ottendorfer
New Yorker
Staate-Zeitung
Belgrade
Kirkwall
Orkney Islands
Christmas Advertisements and Local Notices
A collage of multiple advertisements and notices including opera house listings, department stores, furniture and footwear promotions, a Christmas gift page, moving by auto, rental notices, public sale, a furnace regulator, municipal and bank notices, and various merchants offering seasonal goods and services.
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Fred. Gas & Elec. Co
Chas. L. H. Fox
G. Quynn & Co
Pete Weed
O. P. Bennett Furniture
Barataria de Carty
W. Ford Municipal Notice
A. A. Nicodemus Winter Sale
H. B. Witter
Second St. Christmas Banking Club
Ee Commercial Bank
Foster C. Brubaker
Sixteen Page Christmas Edition Planned by The News
The News tomorrow issues its final Christmas edition, a two section 16 page paper. Frederick merchants place special ads meant to aid readers with Christmas shopping and relieve worry about what to buy.
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the News
Frederick Merchants
Deaths in Gettysburg and Middletown Valley
William 8 Duttera of Gettysburg dies at 71 from anaemic poisoning at home leaving a widow, two daughters and a son. He was brother in law to Dr M A Birely of Thurmont and uncle to D Princeton Buckey and Mrs J Travers Thomas. Mary Lucretia Dutrow of Middletown Valley dies at 88 from cerebral hemorrhage at home near Adamstown. Funeral for Dutrow at St John’s Catholic church with Rev W J Kane officiating and burial in St John’s cemetery. M R Etchison Jefferson handles the funeral.
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William
Duttera
Gettysburg
M. A. Birely
Thurmont
D. Princeton Buckey
J.travers Thomas
Mary Lucretia Dutrow
Jacob
Cornelia Dutrow
Middletown Valley
Adamstown
Jacob S. Dutrow
St. John’s Catholic Church
W. J
Among the sick and notes on local health
Friends of Miss Rachel Thomas who broke her leg in September while visiting Bellevue farm report she was operated on December 11 with bones replaced and wired. A second operation will follow for the ankle when she is strong. She is daughter of Clarence S. Thomas, traffic inspector at Washington Railway and Electric Co. She is an Eastern High School graduate, 1916 honor student. Mr Charles M. Hagan is ill at his West Fourth Street home. Mrs. John L. Routzahn of Middletown was operated on at Maryland General Hospital Baltimore for gall stones with about 60 stones removed. appendix rerouted. County Commissioner George C. Huffer of Middletown is at home after a hernia operation could not be performed yet.
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Rachel Thomas
Bellvue Farm
Miss Thomas
Clarence S. Thomas
Washington Railway and Electric Co
Washington, D. C
Messrs. Besant and Knott
Eastern High School
District of Columbia
Charles M. Hagan
West Fourth Street
John L. Routzabn
Middletown
Maryland General Hospital
Baltimore
Routzahn
George C. Huffer
Huffer
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Francia Houck
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Francia Houck wife of George Houck who died yesterday will be Sunday at 2 PM at her late home 112 East Church Street. Friends invited. Interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery will be private C E Cline funeral director.
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Eliza Francia Houck
George Houck
East Church Street
Mt. Olivet
C. E. Cline
Longer Hours for Female Employes in Frederick
Charles J. Fox, chief of Maryland State Board of Labor and Statistics, rules that Frederick merchants may employ women day and night the week before Christmas for the first time in five years. The law allows up to 12 hours on Saturdays and Christmas Eve with two hours break, and applies to non Baltimore retailers.
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C. 4 Fox
State Labor Bureau
Frederick
Maryland
Baltimo City
Baltimore
Mr. Fox
Charles J. Fox
Maryland State Board of Labor and Statistica
Edward 3. Delaplaine
State Board
Maryland Industrial Bureau
Miss Schultz
Mr. Delaplaine
New Connectiorta Connects to Several Local Addresses
The C. P. Telephone Company announces new connections for residents and businesses including S. W. Ramsburg at Sunday's Lime Kiln Fred. 856122 Myers & Gosnell E Pat St extended 118 Coca Cola Betting Co E Pat St 728 and others. Also reports a hand injury at 29 West Seventh Street as Mrs James Abrecht’s fingers were badly lacerated by a washing machine cog wheel with one finger nearly severed. Dr Charley H. Conley attended and Mrs Thomas Schier on West Second Street is reported improved after a period of illness.
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C. & P. Telephone Company
S. W. Ramsburg
Myers & Gosnell
E. Pat
C. A. Fox
Coca Cola Betting Co
Pat
Elias Delaughter
Frederick
Philip Hann
Mra
Emmal Abrecht
7Th St
Leonard Wachter
Church St
Wm. C. Lakin
Lander
Bruns
Rev
Geo. H. Stocksdale
Kemptown
Mt. A
R. W. Pryor
Wolfsville
Myers
Wm. H.betson
West Seventh Street
James Abrecht
Thomas Schier
West Second Street
Frederick reader convinced by neighbor kidney remedy ad
A Frederick reader endorsement for Dean's Kidney Pills from neighbor and stranger contrasts with general skepticism. The ad features testimonials about backache relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills, with product details and prices, claiming lasting effectiveness and urging readers to ask for the kidney remedy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y. is listed as proprietors.
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Frederick
George C. Killian
Walter Baker's
Patrick St. Frederick
Dean
Mr. Killian
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Attachment suit and odd display attract city attention
The circuit court docket lists an attachment case against Lindsay E. Stunkle over a $159.86 claim, with multiple sales to his relatives cited as possible fraud. Separately, Clarence G. Delphy escaped serious injury at the Ox Fibre Brush Factory when his left arm was caught between rollers, suffering bruises and cuts before medical care. A display at C M Malotte’s jewelry shop features a water tumbler and bobbing doll, accompanied by a curious match-jump illusion that intrigues onlookers.
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Worthington
Goldsborough
Baltimore
Lindsay E. Stunkle
Stunkle
Leo Weinberg
William M. Storm
Jacob Rohrback
Sherii Roderick
South Market Street
J. A. Kidwiler
Big Mother
le Ote Gf
Ah Overland Aato
Records and Goldsborough
Sala
Clarence G. Delphy
Ox Fibre Brush
Mr. Delphy
Hig
East Third Street
Local notices list deaths taxes sales and ads in Frederick
Community notices express thanks for kindness after William D. Bruchey death and acknowledgment of Mayor Fraley and police. Also public notices about alimony, 1916 taxes 6 percent interest, a postponed winter cattle sale, millinery closing sale, Christmas goods pricing, and various small ads from Allen G. Quynn & Co including wagons and housewares.
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William D. Bruchey
Fraley
Police
Chas. H. Bruchey
Holiday shop spree at Williamson's and Dutrow's
A lengthy Christmas promotion lists gifts from perfumes and toili tries to stationery and cards. It also attractions include plants, cut flowers, holly wreaths, money exchanges, and auto delivery. Dutrow's and Williamson's Drug Stores urge visits for holiday gift selections and opening sales.
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Usu
Herman & Son
South St. Peederieh
Williamson’s
Dutrow’s
Williamson's Drug Store
Groff
Florist
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Advertised Cure
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as especially valuable for colds and crises. It claims the product aligns with nature to ease a cold, loosen lungs, open secretions, and support the body's return to health, noting availability everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Citizens' National Bank of Frederick Directors Election Notice
Frederick Md December 7 1916 election to choose Directors for the Citizens National Bank of Frederick for the ensuing year will be held at the bank on the second Tuesday and the Sunday of January 1917 between 10 am and 12 pm. The notice lists officers and several named individuals.
The Practical Store for Practical Gifts Offers Silk Wear
John N. Clary and John C. Aendrickson promote Hallan Silk wear in Camisoles Union Suits and Veats in white or pink at moderate prices. Crepe de Chine Corset Covers gowns and Birte offered in luxurious fusion with fine Cambric and Nainsook wear. Finished beautifully, these underwear items present a gift idea.
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Hallan
Infant Apparel Specials In Wool Carriage Covers And Baby Sets
Crocheted wool carriage covers in blue and pink at 2.25. Bath robes sets slippers robes and blanket at 2.25. Crib blankets priced 1.60 to 3.76. Baby sacques 1.25. Baby sets includes sweater cap and bootees 2.26. White wool mittens and bootees 18 and 26 cents per pair.
Specials for Men from Hendrickson’s Store
Special men’s gifts are listed including Air Wool Sweater Coats, leather belts, suspender sets, holiday garters, neckwear, luxurious four in hands, knits, fur lined gloves, mochos and buckskin coats, silk mufflers, auto gauntlets and lamb lined auto mitts. John D. Hendrickson signs the notice.
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John D. Hendrickson
Neidig and Miller Holiday Goods and Local Real Estate Bargains
Neidig and Miller advertise women men and children apparels including kid gloves neckwear bath textiles and furs with flexible small payments. Also promoted are three new brick dwellings on East Third Street with steam heat electric lights and a large yard and loans on property. For sale: 112 acre Frederick area farm with orchards wells and two six room houses priced at 6000. 18 West Third Street home with four rooms per floor. 120 West Patrick Street three story brick house 14 rooms convertible to business use. Real estate loans and insurance offered with contact at 27 Court Street and phone 792.
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East Third Street
Frederick
State Road
West Third Street
West
Patrick Street
Aide
Pike
Real Estate Offers from Markwood D Harp in City Office
Prospective buyers can contact Markwood D Harp for information on real estate loans bonds and properties. He invites inquiries and offers to show suitable prospects through his offices at 450 Pythias Castle Building Room 1.
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Markwood D. Harp
Pythias Caatle Fe
Farmlands for Sale Near Walkereville and Urbana
Property options include 14 acres near Walkereville priced at 10 dollars per acre and 157 acres along Pike two miles from Walkeraville at 4 miles from Mt Airy. A modern dwelling is listed at Wert Third near Urbana. Other listings include 49 acres variably priced around 160 acres and a money loan facility. CRAMER & UFIFER oversee the offerings.
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Walkereville
Pike
Walkeraville
Mt Airy Motern
Ee State Reed
Urbana
Cramer & Ufifer
Brick house on 124 West Third Street for sale
4A sheetary brick house with rooms and modern conveniences including bath heat electric lights and gas located on a good residential street. This property will make some ot fine.
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Daily News
Altair
Venus
Jupiter
United States Weather Bureau
Toda Opera House
Frederick Proof
the Circuit Court
Records
Goldaborough
C. M. Malotte
Sameville
Frederick Court House
Co. W. Ford
A. A. Nicodemus
City Register
D. E Kefauver
Mullinix
Sid
Allen G. Quynn & CO
Williamson's
Ourrew
Farmers’ and Mechanics National Bank
Corner Market
Second Sts
Dutrow
Norris
Martha Washington
Williamson
Oramer
Palace OF Music
Chase Bros
H. M.orrison
W. Patrick St
Meier Modern
Meier Modern Bakery
James Biers
West Fifth St
GOW Staley
Pres Dent
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
J.D. Baker
Nyeeeeeeeees
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Asat, Cashier
Joseph McDivit
John
Ramaburg
Daniel Baker
C. H. Conley
M. D
WH. G, Zimmerman
John N. Clary
John C. Aendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Automobile
Eugene H. Albaugeh
Woodsboro
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Mt. Pleasant
Creagerttown
Martinsburg
Monteoery County
Unn
Remington Typewriter Company
Eugene Halbaugh
College Park
Potts & Griffin
Thomas Price
Marewood D. Harp
Grayson H. Staley
Aale
Trail Avenue
Gratson
Staley
Grayson HM
Mercer
Sala Os
Bamk Bern
Modrovia
City
Trolley
All Kilda
Pythian Castle
Bing
Mantz
Market St
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