The Duty of the Railroads and Rate Increase
The Inter-State Commerce Commission approved a 5 percent freight rate increase, seen as a boon to business. Railroads defend the move amid wartime demand drops, layoffs, and cost cuts, noting passenger fares also rose to boost revenue. The policy aims to stabilize operations and restore liberal practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Frederick
Brunswick
Commerce Commission
Mae Tates
Christmas and rail fare debate in local columns
The piece discusses freight rate gains and calls for improved local railroad service and restoration of passenger rates to the old basis. It reflects on Christmas as a popular holiday with religious sentiment, highlighting the role of Sunday schools, music, choirs, and family merriment in shaping the holiday mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Bury the Hammer ends a year of quarrels in Springfield tribute
A Westminster Times editorial urges Westminster residents to bury their personal “hammers” at Christmastide. It references Springfield Missouri’s public ceremony where a large wooden hammer was buried to end town wide bickering with railroads and neighbors. The piece advocates ceasing petty quarrels, envy and unkind talk to foster social progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Times
Springfield
Missouri
Oklahomma
Westminster
Do Not Give These At Christmas
A satirical list warns against gifting absurd items to various types of people during Christmas. The humor targets sworn enemies, friends with poor taste, and others who would misuse gifts, using exaggerated examples to critique social norms and generosity.
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Demonium
Ua Chump
Weather Report
Tennyson
Gets Commission As Major D J Markey Assigned West Md Battalion
D John Markey received the commission as Major of the First Infantry Maryland National Guard signed by Gov. Goldsborough. He is assigned by Col. Charles A. Little to command Western Maryland battalion comprising Companies A Frederick B Hagerstown C Cumberland H Westminster for instruction and exams through January 15, with four to five visits planned yearly.
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D. J. Markey
West
Firet
Firet Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
D. John Markey
E. F. Munshower
Markey
Charles A. Little
Maryland
Frederick
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Westminster
Calvin W. Trice
Dorchester County
Arthur T. Kreh
Washington
Col. Little
Frederick Protestant clubs to discuss winter charity drive
Representatives of Frederick area Men’s clubs from Protestant churches plan a 3 30 PM meeting at the Y M C A to coordinate aid for the poor this winter. The Episcopal church group spearheaded the effort, with a Methodist Brotherhood committee of six named to attend. President H S Felton presided at the Trinity M E church meeting last night.
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Frederick
Episcopal Church Organization
Methodist Brotherhood
Trinity M. E
H. S. Felton
Granted Divorce Granted to Roberta L Smith with custody of three children
Roberta L Smith, through attorney Reno S Harp, granted an absolute divorce from Benjamin M Smith. Custody awarded of three children Rhea R, Margaret M and Thelma R Smith. Defendant ordered to pay costs. Stoner and Weinberg represented Smith.
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Roberta L. Smith
Reno S. Harp
Benjamin M. Smith
Rhea R
Margaret M
Thelma R. Smith
Stoner and Weinberg
Smith
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Local Items
Frederick column notes from December 1, 1894 report Mary J. Curtis of Yellow Springs granted an original widow’s pension. Ernest Frazier designs two handsome frame houses on East Patrick Street. Charles Misner of Wellsville tracks 42 raccoons on Cator Tin Mountain. Johny T. Misner 24. Mrs. C. R. Nutt, with a companion, was thrown from a dog cart on We Patrick Street as the horse ran away. both ladies spared injuries. Jesse Michael and Lewis Winkleman stopped the frightened horse near the bridge.
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Tur News
Mary J. Curtis
Yellow Springs
Charles Misner
Wellsville
Catortin Mountain
Johny T. Misner
C. R. Nutt
Wea
Patrick Street
Mutt
Fleet Staley
Jesse Michael
Lewis Winkleman
Guy Stone to Make Trip Home Alone For Christmas
Master Guy Stone, son of Mr and Mrs John L Stone of Sixth Street, a Maryland School for the Blind student near Baltimore, will ride home to Frederick alone this evening. He will travel from Oversex to Frederick by train, due at 8 04 p m, under conductor supervision. His Christmas fund, started after a 1912 accident, now stands 690 87 with 11 81 interest due January 1. Funds aided clothing purchases this fall when he returned to school, and his grandfather's death left him in care of the fund through the season.
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Guy Stone
John L. Stone
Sixth Street
Maryland School For the Blind
Oversex
Baltimore
Frederick
Guy
Overlea
Citizens’ National Bank
Guy's
Luther M. Stone
Turnpike Association elects officers at annual meeting
The Maryland State Turnpike Association held its annual meeting in the Court House at this city and elected officers: President Alexander Armstrong Jr of Hagerstown. vice president D Webster Groh Sr of Hagerstown. secretary treasurer O C Warehime of Frederick. counsel George R Dennis Jr of Frederick. executive committee members Dr J F H Billingston J W Baker Grafton Downs William H Armstrong B F Hammaker R Claude Dutrow Dr T H Emory and Adam Hess.
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Maryland State Turnpike Association
Court House
Alexander Armstrong, Jr
Hagerstown
D. Webster Groh, Sr
O. C. Warehime
Frederick
George R. Dennis, Jr
J. Fh.billingston
J. W. Baker
Grafton Downs
William H
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Frederick City
Pp. L. Hargett
D. C. Warehime
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CCOM
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Birely
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Fecy and Treas
United Sates
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United States
Crick Derriena
Frederick News
New City
Buckey‘s
Market St
F. K. Schmidt
West Patrick Street
Arlington Hotel
Braddock Heighte
Zimmerman Brose
McCardell’s
Ernest Frazier
East Fatrick Street
Joye Bealdes
Santa Claus
Officers of Turnpike Association
Dr. Curem
Mr. Peck
Doc
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FL J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
McCleere
F.C Knott
Cathel ,Churen
Patrick Trestles
Patrok
Nate
H., Care News
Lecredit
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Equity
Frederick County
Aldling
SK. Bare
Henjamin W. Nelson
Mary M. Nelson
Metaty and Improvement Company
Baltimore City
Heal
Samuel v. Warr
Harry W. Bowers
John S. Newman
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Montevue
John W. Holter
H. L. Gaver
Frederick Trust Co
D. Hedges
Franklin Savings Bank
Llouge
James Houck
Geo. W. Heinlein
Kerlin & Lovettsville Bridge Company
Joseph McDivit
Pearre's Pharmacy
Pearre's
the Drug Store
Telephone
Howard County Farm
Sykenville Station
New State Road
Arthur Percy Forsyth
Sykesville
Carroll Co
Thone
Sykeavine
Ellicott City
Decsdlmonant&Fimon
J.B. Mellor
Ikerville
Liet
J. B Mellor
Srkervilie
Frederick County National
Frederick County National Bank
J. W. L. Carty
Cashier
Commercial Bank
Square Corner
Market Street
R.A. Bennett
New Central Trust Company
Corner Church
Market Streets
East Third Street
P.O. Box
Decidatt
Mast Third Street
Lewis F. Carter
Court Street
West Seventh Street
North Market Street
Bath
Willamson
Noviodtr
Aix
East Firth Street
Jas. C. Rowe
Fourth St
West Second Street
Bath, &c
Doll Brothers
North Market
West Patrick Streets
Bank
Park Avenue
North Market St
H. G. Thomas
Mercer
Jefferson, Md
Win
Anderson
L. H. Fox
N. Market Street
Plymouth Rock
Rosemont Poultry Farm
Fredeerick
Geo
Weiner
Norzbott
East South Street
Winchester Street
Frederick City Railroad
J. Marshall Miller
Frederick Town Savings Institution
Novsar
Elmer Brown
Orchard
Grove
Tito iv Aeres
Walkersville
Johnaville
City
Wall and
Cramer & Staukefer
W. B. Doty
Franklin Institute
Rochester
N.Y
FAR
MECH
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Farmers’ & Mechanics
National Bank
Merry Christmas
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ National Bank
Frederick Md
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ National Bank of
Albert Gilson
Central Trust Building
Emory C. Crum
William C. Humm
F. Frederick, MD
Sourren L. Welty
John T. Lewis
East Church Street
Jane
B. Eward Kepner
C. L. Hahn
E. L. Betson
Hahn & Betson
RL & D. Mantz
South Market Street
George L. Cramer & Sons
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