Daily History and Events on December 19
Highlights include 1A2 Battle of Dreux with Conde celebrated commander taken prisoner in 1878. 1890 General Henry Ware Lawton killed in the Philippines. 1911 US Senate ratifies termination of commercial treaty with Russia. 1914 German troops attack toward Warsaw. 1915 Ford peace ship arrives in Norway. Astronomical notes capella rising east and Neptune bright. New advertisements list local businesses and sales for Christmas season.
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Battle of
Dreux
Conde
Bayard Taylor
Henry Ware Lawton
Philippine Islands
United States Senate
Russia
Warsaw
Ford
Norway
Mets
Two Martinsburg women die within days of illness
Mrs G W Cushwa wife of George W Cushwa of Martinsburg West Virginia died Sunday night after a brief pneumonia illness She would have been 71 on December 21 She was born in Frederic a daughter of the late William and Caroline Bantz and a niece of Senator Henry G Davis She leaves her husband and several Bantz siblings Mrs Margaret Umberger wife of William T Umberger died last night at her home near Yameville aged 64 She is survived by children Charles Harry Lewis Edward and several daughters and a brother John Webb Funeral arrangements set with services Thursday morning and at Mt Olivet cemetery.
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G. W. Cushwa
Mary Bantz Cushwa
George W. Cushwa
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cushwa
Frederic
William Bantz
Caroline Warfield Bantz
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Frank Bantz
Piedmont
J. Brunner Bantz
Elkins
Edith Berry
Washington
Frank Dechant
Haddonfield
N. J
Presbyterian Church
Cushna
Tuscarora Church
William T. Umberger
Margaret Umberger
Willam T. Umberger
Yameville
Charles Umberger
Yellow Springs
Harry Umberger
Cereaville
Lewis Umberger
Frederick
Edward
Edward Dinterman
Centerfeld Bell
Ity
Clyde Bell
Walter Sier
George Ktine
Ijamsville
John Webb
Relay
Baltimore County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mt. Olivet
P. Rice
Funeral rites for Mary Adelaide Smallwood and Mary L Dotrow
Miss Mary Adelaide Smallwood’s funeral was from South Market Street to St John’s Church with a solemn requiem Mass and interment in St John’s Cemetery. Pallbearers included Joseph Esenhauer and George Rodock among others. C E Cline was funeral director. The funeral of Miss Mary L Dotrow followed at St John’s Church with Fr Jordan officiating and interment in St John’s Cemetery. M R Etchison was the funeral director. The boiler car on the H and F line between Frederick and Won-t toe was decorated with Christmas greens for patrons at College Park Rosemont and Elm Street.
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Mary Adelaide Smallwood
Beckles
South Market Street
St. John's Chuarca
W. J. Kane
Father Jordan
St. Joseph's Church
Quitman Beckley
Dominican Order
Father Collins
Ctemonies
Mies Mary L. Dotrow
St. John’s Church
C. T. Jordon
Mesara
Joseph Grindér
Ashby Snouffer
Richard R Day
Allnutt
Cromwell Keesler
Richard Allnutt
St. John's Cemetery
M. R. Etchison
Frederick
Wontetoe
College Park
Rosemont
Elm Street
Empty Stocking program eyed for 271 Frederick children
The Frederick Empty Stocking Association plans its annual Friday 2:30 pm distribution at the Opera House for 271 needy children. A large Christmas tree, Santa, and gifts including stockings, candy, nuts, oranges, dolls, and toys will be given, with tickets required at the door and volunteers seeking extra funds due to rising costs.
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Frederick
Stocking Association
Santa Claus
Dudley Page
Fraley
C. Will
Willis Fisher
Clarke Place
Community Christmas Tree Club
City Opera House
Babba
Ida Markey
Aquatic Team to Martinsburg in Thursday Meet
The YMCA junior aquatic team will travel to Martinsburg Thursday night to face the local boys team. The Martinsburg squad includes captain Jesse Ramsburg Ignatius Kennedy Frederick Urner Clarence Carty Fahrney Young and Charles Cook. May Open Night School for Girls Considered by Local Teachers. A meeting is planned with sessions likely starting in January. Columbia Lodge Elects Officers for Swaying Term Keefer S. Toms is M W M Guy K Motter S W Francia B Sappington Jr W Horace C Zicharias treasurer Francis B Sappington Sr secretary.
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Martinsburg
Jesse Ramsburg
Ignatius Kennedy
Frank Urner
Clarence Carty
Fahrney Young
Charles Cook
Columbia Lodge
A. F. Apa A. M
Keefer S. Toms
Guy K. Motter
S. W
Francia B Sappington, Jr
Horace C. Zicharias
Francis B. Sappington, Sr
King s New Discovery advertised for cough relief
An old ad promotes King s New Discovery as a remedy for lingering coughs and colds. It claims fifty years of use for grippe croup coughs and stresses prompt relief and danger of delaying treatment. The text mentions a pharmacist and an advertisement label.
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King
Osoar
Suit for Slander in Harmony Damages 5000
Trial docket reports a $5,000 slander suit by Mattin Summers against Mamie Firestone after remarks at a Harmony festival. A five minute jury deliberation returned a verdict for the defendant. Attorney Sherman P. Bowers led Summers case. Reno S. Harp spoke for Firestone. An appeal in a separate matter of Washington Cadité against the State failed with a guilty verdict for assault and battery. Judge Worthington fined 15 cents. Justice Maulsby imposed a $25 fine plus costs in the lower court.
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Tak. Sn
Mattin Summers
Mamie Firestone
Harmony
Big County
Sherman P. Bowers
I Mra
Summers
Reno
Harp Rep
Mirestone
Lin
Washington
Cadité
H. H. Maulsby
Jiy
Worthington
Castle
Maulsby
Christmas shopping notices and local ads in brief
Local newspaper items advertise Oriental rugs at Mullinix's Carpet Store, Christmas trees at 201 East Fourth Street, and holiday events like a Moose Home dance on December 26 1916. Also promotions for umbrellas jewelry cut glass and sale specials at Market Street shops including Kenny Co and Williamson Drug Store.
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State Bank Empire
Dawn of Love
Star “Liberty
Grayson H. Staley Courter
Judge Worthington
Thos. H. Myers
J.B. Eylar
B.C. Strangmoon
Wm. L. Smith Spelling Bee
Hood Seminary
C. E. Cling
Epicentre
Stetre H. & F. Ray. Co
H. G. Dorsey & Co
Geo
Myers Armory
Sf Nearataladen
McCleery's
J. A. Ramaburg
Mullinix's
Maine
East Fourth Street
Moose
C. R Landis
South Market Street
L. E. Waterman
Co. R. Landis’ Jewelry Store
South Market _Street
McCLAERY'S JEWELRY STORE Christmas Gift Line
Local jeweler at 8 N. Market M1 next to The News promotes Christmas suggestions featuring cuff buttons tie pins cigarette cases and umbrellas plus imported fragrances and toilet waters. The ad touts unusually cheap floral scents and a quart bottle perfume at 40c for one week only by E. Merell at 21 East Patrick St.
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McCleery's Jewelry Store
N. Market St
Mon McClaery
Jewheley
Poe
Rt. Williamson
Christmas Gifts and Jewelry at Tan dis Jewelry Store
A faded ad text showcases Christmas offerings from TanDis Jewelry Store Frederick Maryland and Herman Sons 110 116 West South Street. It highlights rings jewelry and holiday plants and cut flowers with auto delivery and wreaths. The Practical Store sells Silk wear camisoles corset covers gowns and underwear emphasizing moderate prices and gift appeal.
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Christies
C. Herman & Son
West South St. Frederick
Christmas Shopping At The Farmers' and Mechanics Bank
A long advertisement page lists Christmas specials from multiple merchants. It promotes currency exchange for old money, free Christmas envelopes, and gift selections including Norris Exquisite Packages Martha Washington candies, pianos and talking machines with Green Stamps, jewelry, cameras, and a large sale of farm livestock. Also notes postponed public sale by H B Witter to December 22 due to bad weather and lists various Christmas items and prices from Allen G. Quyn and Co, C R Landis Jeweler, and others.
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Farmers’ and Mechanics National Bank
Second Sta
Norris
Martha Washington
Williamson
Witter’s
Specials for Men Offerings From John D. Hendrickson
A newspaper ad lists all wool sweaters coats leather belts suspender and garter sets holiday garters neckwear lux four in hand ties mochoa huckskin capes fur lined gloves and related accessories with prices ranging from 25 cents to 6 dollars. Auto gauntlets and auto mitts are included. John D. Hendrickson.
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John D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller Election Notice for Bank Directors
Frederick Maryland December 7 1916 Neidig and Miller announce a meeting at the Citizens National Bank of Frederick to elect directors for the ensuing year. The election will be held on the second Tuesday and January 9 1917 between 10 am and 12 pm at the bank.
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Frederick, Md
Citizens’ National Bank of
Frederick
Department Store Offers Goods For Women Men And Children
John N. Clary manager advertises women’s wear including kid gloves neckwear and handkerchiefs. Men’s shirts gloves silk hose and accessories. notes easy payments. Also real estate loans farms for sale and investments. Remington typewriter agency listed with real estate and insurance.
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Walste
Real Estate Listings With Farms And Homes For Sale
A jumble of properties offered for sale near Warkerville Urbana Frederick and Me Airy includes 196 acres near Etata Road 40 acre lots near Courtney and 112 acres 12 miles east of Frederick. Several houses on West Fourth Street West Patrick Street and 27 Court Street are highlighted with prices and features. Financing offered by Cramer and Raffe with real estate, loans and insurance services. Accident insurance mentioned.
Bargain Land Lottery Near Frederick and Harp Real Estate Offer
Markwood farm features 163 acres of cultivated land with house barn yard and water all fields watered rail station nearby and 1 4 mile to pike priced at 100 per acre plus a 4 acre tract under cultivation with weather boarded house barn spring water and fruit trees near Frederick on pike for 6000 both offered by Marewood D Harp real estate loans boards and insur ance Prudence Castle Building room 12 Frederick Maryland
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Pear Woodsboro
Mery County
Preferte
Detour Pike
Erhoo
Crepper
Creagerstown
Pike
Deeirabie Farm
Martinsburg
Mont TV County
Barman Alma
Ates
Remington Tyrpewriter Company
Eugene Fi Albangh Real Feiate and Insurance
TM Meeker St
Alhaugh & Harrington
Frederick
State Road
Nor
Frederick On Pike
Trolley
Bctidine
Land Near Frederick With House Barn and Outbuildings
A description covers several parcels of cultivated land four miles from Frederick. Each property features a substantial dwelling with steam heat, a large barn, and suitable outbuildings in excellent condition plus a blacksmith shop option. Proximity to the Frederick pike and trolley line is noted.
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Frederick
Slang Pike
Second Street brick house with modern conveniences
For sale a brick residence at 108 EB Second St featuring bath, electric, gas, and modern amenities. Located on a good street within minutes of downtown, this property is presented as a big bargain for buyers.
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Bent Bath
West Third Street Brick House With Modern Conveniences
Property listing describes a brick house at 144 West Third Street with rooms, bath, heat, electric lights, and gas. Located on a good residential street, it is presented as a fine home option suitable for private living.
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East Third Street
West Third Street
West Fourth Street
Two Frederick Homes For Sale By Graston Staley Real Estate
Two double brick houses on Trail Avenue Frederick offered for sale by Graston Staley Real Estate. Properties include moats, central heating, gas and electric lights, cement sidewalks, and may be bought separately or together. Viewings arranged by agent.
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Zatory
Frederick
Grayson as Mercer Farm Offers Various Embroidered Goods
A fragmented notice describes Grayson as Mercer farm, listing 200 acres with improvements and nearby trolley, plus 8 acres near the city. It advertises needlework items such as centerpieces, scarves, towels, embroidered gowns, crochet tokens in white pink and blue, and infant wear, marketing them as handmade samples for a new Albion Brand line planned in January.
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Grayson AS Mercer
Fcult
Atey Cme
Moe
Tnecod
Yeit
Mrake Reota
Janpart
Nine of Albion
Rees
Also Mentioned on This Page
HE Daily News
Capella
Genith
Neptune
Ti & Wmm
Washington, D. C
Maryland
United States Weather Bureau
Opera House
Miex
Ada E. Stone
Mamie Summers
J. A. Ramsburg
VE. Alsatia
Hagerstown
Hoover
Bissell's
Kenny
C. D. Kenny Coo
North Market Street
Dentera
Mullinix
Harry L. Ebert
5Th & N
Williamson's
Mersell
East Patrick St
Citizens’ National Bank
John D. Aendrickron
Diahénd
Tandis
Arke
OFI
Capital
Eurplus
Cramer's Palace OF Music
H. B. Witter
C. R. Landis’ Jewelry
James Biggs
C. R. Landis
Chase Brothers Piano
Harry M.orrison
W. Patrick St
Glas
Waite Irons
Inc
Allen G. Quyxn '& CO
Er Witter
Fifth St. Col
N. Market
Williamson's Drug Store
C. R. Landis’ Jewelry Store
P. Weasell
J.-D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
John 8S. Ramsburg
Daniel Baker
C. H. Conley
M.D. Co
M. Thomas
P. L. Hargett
D. B. Kefauver
John 8. Newman
J. D. Baker
AH. Gambrill, Sr
Thos. H. Haller
D. Baker
Neidig & Miller
John N. Clary
Real Estate. Mortgage and Investment CO
Eugene H. Albaugh
Warkerevilie
Warkerevilla
Weet Third
Etata Road
Potts & Griffin
West
Patrick Street
Court ST
Thomas Price
Markwood
Happ
Aime
Marewood D. Harp
Real Eutath
Csastle Buiciing
Pradnrick. Kia
Grayson H. Staley
Trail Avenue
Gratson
Staley, Real Estate, Insurance
Ceart St
XL R&d. Mantz
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