Kiwanis Seeks Key Portrait for Local Hotel Honor
Kiwanis Club discussed securing an authentic portrait of Francis Scott Key for display in the local hotel named for him. A granddaughter of Key, Miss Alice Key Blount of Baltimore, shared interest and memories, noting Beatty portraits exist in Philadelphia and New York. The club aims to obtain a suitable painting with community help, as officers prepare for annual election on December 97.
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Kiwanis Club
Francie Scott Key
Francis Scott Key
Alice Key Blount
Baltimore
Key
Frederick
Mt Olivet
Charles Wilson Peale
Peale
Sheep killed by prowling dogs in Montgomery County tragedy
Six sheep were killed Monday night near Edward Baker’s property as a pack of dogs reportedly from Montgomery County attacked. The loss totals 26 500 dollars with 21 sheep valued at 12 dollars and one at 13 dollars. County commissioners consider seeking repayment if dogs are proven from Montgomery County. Nearby Frederick County reports similar incidents as authorities investigate the dog theft fund for compensation.
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Montgomery
Perderickh
Vasc Ois
Edward Baker Rey
Baker
Courk
Montgomery County
St Wax
Frederick Caunty
Washes
Los
Mas County
Wertheimer Buys Fine Cattle From Kentucky Herd
Charles Wertheimer imports ten registered Holstein Friesian cattle from Kentucky’s bluegrass region to Elawood farm on the state road between this city and Braddock. He plans extensive breeding, importing sires from Cold Stream Farm near Lexington, a 1100 acre property. The venture showcases high cost stock with records of milk output and butter production, intended for inspection by visitors.
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Charles Wertheimer
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Wertheimer
Cold Stream
Lexington
Cay Am Las
Freighe
Cold Weather Halts Work On State Roads
The Frederick area district reports road surfacing and bridge work paused due to cold weather. A new concrete bridge over Tom's creek near Emmitsburg opened to traffic replacing an old wooden span. Remaining one way bridges lie near Catoctin Furnace and Lewistown. Sections near Westminster toward Warfordsburg and the Liberty-Johnsville pike face suspension. 1500 feet of concrete on the Hood’s Mills route also waits.
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W. F. Childs
Tom’s Creek
Emmitsburg
Frederick
Gettysburg
Catoctin Furnace
Lewistown
Westminster
Warfeldsburg
Mt Airy
Baltimore
Hood's Mills
Liberty-Johnsville Pike
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Normandy
Yule Lide
Palm Beach
Misa
Betty Bailey
Aberd
Maberdashery
Frederuk
Office
Bulgaria
Christ
Our
THE
Frederick County National Bank
North Market St
Karpen
Turnitore
MACEX
Ostermoor
Gaspen Ff
Caine Furniture
Central Trust Company
Maryland
Myersville
Monrovia
Thurmont
Union Bridge
Allen G. Quynn & Co
Geo.s. Rodock & Son
South Carroll St
Eead
Cc. M. Malone
Frederick, Maryland
Fale
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