December 23 in American History highlights
Key events include 1783 Washington resigning as commander of the continental army, Thomas Macdonough born (died 1825), 1814 Andrew Jackson’s first attack near New Orleans, and 1889 Henry Woodfin Grady dying. Astronomical notes list evening planets Jupiter Saturn Mars and morning Mercury Venus with Cetus visible low to the south in early evening.
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George Washington
Volonia
Thomas Macdonough
Lake Champlain
Andrew Jackson
Villere's Plantation
New Orleans
Henry Woodfin Grady
New South
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Mercury
Venus
City Opera House Hosts The Marvel Sereeses
Local venue presents a show billed as The Marvel sereeses at Hershberger's City Opera House. Co M DeGarmendia is listed among organizers with unclear credits, and audiences are invited to attend the performance by shia trehs deGarmendia.
The News Calendars Ready for Subscribers
The News announces calendars for the year are ready for subscribers. Those unable to pick up at The News Office should mail a 2 cent stamp to cover postage and wrapping. The 1914 calendar continues the paper s distinctive white-on-black date style.
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News’ Office
Frederick records few large fires despite many alarms
Frederick ended the year with seventeen fire alarms a record, most fires small. Hagerstown reported zero alarms, while two fires were large with roughly 400000 and 85000 dollars in losses. The Kefauver residence fire was the year’s seventeenth in Frederick, and the Montevue farm blaze caused about 5000 dollars in damage.
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Frederick
Hagerstown
Kefauver
Lewis Putman
Montevue
Frederick Companies
Donation to Charity Hidden Donor Acknowledged
A reader handed an envelope with a $2 bill and a note saying For the Charity Organization. The donor asked for anonymity. The News will remit the funds to proper parties and it will brighten hearts this Christmas season.
Gift Distribution Delights 250 Kiddies at City Opera House
The Empty Stocking Association held its annual gift distribution this afternoon at the City Opera House. About 250 children went on stage to receive presents as a program including a sermon by Rev. Dr. Thomas Freeman Dixon and recitations and music proceeded. The gifts were taken from beneath a Christmas tree. A classified line at the end advertises two cows for sale by Xel aon Diehl of 8 E Third street.
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Empty Stocking Association
City Opera House
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Among the Sick and a Staff Change at The Baltimore Sun
Miss Rachel Shank of East Third Street remains at home due to illness. Reverend John A. Saxton near Woodsborn is improving slowly after sickness. Millard F. Lease suffers rheumatism at North Market Street. R. S. Tompkins, a former local newspaper man, will join The Baltimore Sun reportorial staff on Monday after advertising work with the Washington Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Shank
East Third Street
John A. Saxton
Woodsboro
Millard F. Lease
North Market Street
R. S. Tompkins
Baltimore Sun
Tompkins
The
Washington Herald
Cleanliness and ventilation in Frederick County schools
Dr. Ralph H. Browning, health officer, urged strict hygiene and proper ventilation at a Frederick County teachers conference. He warned that poor air, high heat, and dust harm pupils and that open windows and wet cleanliness routines are essential. The talk urged publishing a pamphlet for all county schools and praised coordinated effort by administrators and teachers.
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Dr. Browning
Ralph H. Browning
Frederick County
Browning
Schogis
G. Lloyd Palmer
Oscar 8. Coblentz
Coblentz
Saturday Activities At Armory Highlight School Event
Shortly after noon, members of the domestic science department of the Girls' High School served sandwiches and milk. Two basketball games, a baseball game and dancing are planned at the Armory on Saturday night. The Y M C A and Collegians will play indoor baseball and basketball while the High School, Collegians, Company A and Athletics teams compete. A permanent organization will be formed at a government committee meeting Saturday night.
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Girls’ High School
Collegians
High School
Colegiane and Company A
Monon Laundry Changes Pickup and Ice Cream Event
Local notice states Monon Laundry will collect Thursday instead of regular Friday. delivery Saturday offers ice cream for Christmas Day. Hershberger Orchestra will perform at Uptown Hall on Christmas night. Closed 1:30. Special ice cream promotion for Christmas.
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Monon
Hershberger
Uptown Hall
Ice Cream
Holiday Gift Ads and Oysters at Various Stores
Local merchants advertise Christmas oysters candy and fruit gifts with delivery and in-store specials. Oysters from Crisfield and Culled brands feature at multiple shops along with candies, nuts, and Christmas tree offerings. Also listed are confections, jewelry, perfumes, and home goods with extended shopping hours and holiday promotions.
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Cramer's
Crisford
Maalime
Citizens' National Bank Officers and Capital Details
The Citizens' National Bank shows capital of 100000, with 300000 listed in various officer roles. Key figures include President J D Baker, Vice Presidents Wm G Baker and Wm G Zimmerman, Cashier Samuel G Duvall, and Assistant Cashier Joseph McDivit, among others. Additional names include Geo Wa Surra Tomas H Hatters Jon 8 Raweeune Dante Bare Wu G Baxra O H Conner M T Howas and J D Barra.
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Geo. Wa
Surra
Tomas H. Hatters
Joun
Raweeune
Dante
Bare
G. Baxra
O. H. Conner
M. Thowas
L. Hancert
D. H. Kerauna
Jonny
Newman
Morrra
J. D. Barra
Election Notice for Bank Directors in Frederick Maryland
Frederick Md December 8 1914 an election will be held at the Citizens National Bank of Frederick banking house on Tuesday January 12 1915 between 10 am and 12 m to elect directors for the ensuing year for the Citizens National Bank of Frederick Maryland Election notices like this warned residents and bank stakeholders of forthcoming director elections and the hours and location of the vote.
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Frederick
Citizens National Bank of
Maryland
Grayson H. Staley
Pallroea
Price
Fredrick
Walkerseville
State Road
Theaie
Worden
Windy Frederick
Decinttawrer
Door
Frederick On Pike
City
Ouy
Harry G. Tritapor
Orphans Court
Frederick ‘Ounty
Henry Lorentz
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Thirsi
Joan C. Castle
Albert W. Eckeil
Joan W. Mumfurl
Samuel D. Thomas
Vitla
Frank Co Nernst
Execur Amerr
Peng
amRalinae
Hdimt
Pie Hundrickson
Hetgar
Henri Keon
Ngeont
Harp Brothers Offer West Fourth Street Brick Home
Real estate item promotes a 212 story brick house with six rooms on West Fourth Street in a new development. Features include tic steam heat gas electric light and hardwood floors. Purchasers can buy on easy terms.
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West Fourth Street
Potts & Griffin Real Estate Listing Offers Several Homes
Potts and Griffin advertise real estate listings noting 2% story brick houses with multiple rooms, steam heat, electric lights, front porch, and lawn. Also listing four new 2 story brick houses with metal roofs, gas, porches, sidewalks, and water in kitchen on combined or individual lots suitable for moderate budgets.
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Kelm
W. South St
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the Paily News
the News
Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Terry
Markey’s
Carty's
Xelaon Diehl
Third Street
Sun
J. D. Baker
Daker
Joseph D. Baker
Citi ‘Zens’ National Bank
Palmer
F. D. Harshman
Ella V. Kreig
Armory
Christman
Marth Washington
Williamson's Drug Store
McCleery’s
Huyler's Nunnally’s
Appello
Lovell
J. A. Ramsburg’s
Haat
Fourth Street
Welch's
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Lidie
Eugene Virts
H. L. Ebert
James Biggs
West Fifth Street
New York
D. E. Kefauver
C. B. Willard’s
Crisfield
St. John's Council
Knights of Columbus
Empire
Charles F. Linthicum
Charlotte
North Carolina
J. L. Bradshaw
G M.D. Clabaugh
John L. Dutrow
Cape Cod
Florida
Sulton
West Patrick Street
Dutrow
Bay
McCleery
Shipley'’S Temple
McCleary’s Jewelry
Williamson's
Down County
J. M. Culler
East Patrick St
Carmelo Marrone
S. Market St
Corner Market
East Fifth Sts
W. Patrick St
Fifth Sts
Webb’ Heck, Busyorner
Frederick, Md
C. Thomas Kemp
the Square
E. BD. Baltzell
E. D. Baltzell
Fifth Sta
WM. D. Baumgardner
Market St
California
Florila
Phone 1
Deering
Pearre
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
eeensesPresident
WM. G. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Seesee Candler
Samuel G. Duvall
Asat
Joseph McDivit
Cashter
Marewood D. Harp
Markwood D. Harp
Eany
Elm Street
Lythian Castle Building
Pearre's Pharmacy
Pearres
Potts & Griffin
Insurance
Court ST
Neidig & Miller
Thomas Prioe
Thomas P Rice
Grayson H. Mercer
Btate
Church
School
Atore
C Forma
Carroll
Montgomery Counties
Snomes
Ofice—People’s Insurance Building
Corner Church
Court Sts
John N. Clary
Posasieni Sait
West Third Street
Madison Street
East Church St
East Second Street
West Second Street
PF. G. Thomas & Son
West
Patrick
Albauge & Narrin
TOR
Oear B & O
Ioan
Kimis
Fec Inding Windetera
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