December 24 in American History Highlights Major Events
Historical notes mark Benjamin Rush born 1745 and died 1813, 1811 Richmond theater disaster in Virginia with seventy dead including the governor, 1814 Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, and Admiral Edwin White’s death in 1903. Astronomical events note evening stars Jupiter Saturn Mars and morning stars Mercury Venus with Procyon visible near the eastern horizon.
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Benjamin Rush
Lurning
Richmond
United States
Great Britain
Ghent
Belgium
Atlantic
Edwin White
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Procyon
The News Calendars Ready For Subscribers
The News calendars are now ready for subscribers. Those unable to visit The News office should send a 2 cent stamp to cover postage and wrapping. The 1914 calendar retains the distinctive style with dates shown in white against a black background.
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News
The
No Paper Tomorrow Promises News Will Resume Saturday
The News will not publish tomorrow per custom with the business office closed. Publication will resume as usual on Saturday.
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McCleery’s Jewelry
SICK WEATHER NOTES AND CIVIC CLUB TENSIONS
Mrs. Margaret Dawson is very sick at 322 Madison street while Mrs. John Rinehart on West South street shows improving injuries from a fall. Eyster W. Edmunds stays home with rheumatism on South Market street. Alderman Phepus declines to publish names of residents who did not sign storage reservoir petitions, saying it could harm business. The Civic Club and Municipal Committee plan a private meeting with the Mayor and Aldermen to discuss those said to have balked. Seven months ago, Frederick formed the first public library in Y M C A room, a notable Civic Club achievement in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Dawson
Madison Street
John Rinehart
West South Street
Eyster W. Edmunds
South Market Street
Phepus
Civic Club
Civic Club Municipal Committee
Frederick
Wagon Collision on West Patrick Street Near Brish Bazaar
A slight accident occurred this morning on West Patrick street in front of Brish Bazaar when a loop car collided with a wagon driven by Benjamin S. Lowe. The trolley suffered no damage, but one wheel of the wagon was demolished. Mr Lowe was not thrown from the wagon, but the horse fell and was cut considerably.
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West Patrick Street
Brish Bazar
Benjamin S. Lowe
Mr. Lowe
Oranges Sent to Sunday School by County Treasurer
Former County Treasurer George W. Crum sent two crates of oranges from Florida to the Reformed Sunday school of Jefferson where he was a prominent member. Mrs. Culler’s case against Standard Oil Co. seeks $50,000 for her husband’s death. Judge Keedy of Hagerstown has sent the case to Allegany County. Mr Culler was a native near Middletown.
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George W. Crum
Ais
Florida
Reformed Sunday School of
Jefferson
Mrs. Culler
Keedy
Hagerstown
Allegany County
Carrie Culler
Standard Oil Co
Mr. Culler
Middletows
Cheaper electric current by Feb 1
Frederick residents may see cheaper electric rates by February 1 as the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway seeks to reduce distribution costs. President K. E. U. Coblentz said engineers reviewed data and will test Mazda lamps and city lighting to show the potential service improvement at lower cost. The city plans further study of street lighting and a municipal light plant, with Aldermen awaiting more data.
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Hagerstown and
KE. U. Coblentz
Frederick
Trolley
Lkely
Coblentz
Arm and Face Scalded in Middletown Valley Incident
Nicholas P. Baer, a well known resident of Haw Bottom in the northeast Middletown valley, was scalded while helping to carry a tub of scalding water during butchering. He slipped and the boiling liquid dashed over his left arm and one leg, with some splashing on his face. Heavy clothing protected his leg, but the arm and face suffered severe scalding.
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Nicholas P. Baer
Fall on Ice At Bendz Corner Hospitalized In Cumberland
A man slipped on ice beneath snow at the Church and Bentz streets corner near Swinging Bridge, suffering a hip injury and a cut to the head. He was carried to X. M. Zentz mill, then returned home on Derr Street. No bones were broken. Bradley T. Nicodemus, City Register, convalesced at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, and returned home last night after treatment and a desk greeting at City Hall. City prisoners to be freed this evening per Police Commissioner Humtelshime Christmas gesture, regardless of sentence length.
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Church and
Bentz Streets
X. M. Zentz
Derr Street
City Register
Bradley T. Nicodemus
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore
Cumberland City
T. A. K. Humtelshime
Blood Poisoning Fatal for Licksville Man
Frank Wirts of near Licksville died at Frederick City Hospital after a four week illness from blood poisoning tied to a hand cut during a hog butchering on his farm. He leaves a widow, two sons, four daughters, a sister and brother in Virginia. Funeral Saturday at 11 30 from St Pauls Episcopal Church Pt of Rocks with interment at nearby cemetery. Thus P Rice is the undertaker.
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Licksville
Frank Wirts
Frederick City Hospital
Wirts
J. H. Allnutt
Tuscarora
Ten-Pinnet Bowling Opens on December 24 at Independent Hall
Local ad notes Ten-Pinnet bowling as the popular game opening on Thursday December 24 at Second Floor Independent Hall. Price per game five cents. promises clean, orderly conduct and invites all to bring friends. Also appeals for Christmas donations to Monteque Hospital via W. C. T. U. rooms Tuesday afternoon.
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Monteque Hospital
Chivalry lecture and holiday shops parade at Empire Theatre
Under St Johns Council, Eoigets of Columbia at Empire Theatre Sunday afternoon December aT at 315. Hon Charles F Linthicum of Charlotte NC, formerly of Frederick county Md, presents Chivalry. Free admission. Also Christmas trees and gifts from local merchants Crambers, McCleerys, Ramsburgs. Public sale daily at 2.30 p m and 7.30 p m featuring silver, ebony, sets, dolls, wagons, toys, and more. Auctioneers J L Bradshaw G M D Clabaugh John L Dutrow.
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St. John’s Council
Eoigets
Columbia
Empire
Charles F. Linthicum
Charlotte
North Carolina
Frederick County
J. L. Bradshaw
G. M. D. Clabaugh
John L. Dutrow
Christmas sale hints and bank election notice mix
An assortment of holiday sale pitches and notices appears, including fashion hats and perfume offers at New York Millinery Parlors and Williamson's Drug Store, plus a Frederick Maryland banking election notice for Citizens National Bank directors on January 12, 1915.
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New York
Mullinix
D. EB
Kefauver
Frederick, Md
Citizens National Bank of
Frederick
Maryland
Williamson's
Walkers ‘Wille Savings Bank
Walkeralie Ma
Epwin Devileiss
Citizene National Bank
Hiveda Toe Company
Real Estate Offers and Holiday Trade in Frederick Md
Markwood D Harp advertises 800 block North Market real estate with an 212 story brick house six rooms steam heat gas and modern conveniences plus another 242 story brick house in West Fourth street with hardwood floors and electric light open for inspection and easy terms. Also notes Christmas toilet goods and fur buyers with notices of bank director elections and urgent drugstore restocking services.
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West Fourth Street
Local Names List of Bank Officials and Associates
A fragmented reader lists individuals including WM. G. Zimmerman cashier and several associates such as H. Conzer C. M. Tuomas P. L. Hasorry D. B. Keravora Joan Newson and J. D. Bakra. Other names appear with uncertain spellings like Sarre Tomas A. Hatesa and Wat. G. Bares.
Real Estate Opportunities From Potts and Griffin
If you are looking to buy rent or sell a house come and see us We can find buyers for sellers and houses for buyers These Elm Street and South Street listings describe new two story brick homes with modern features and good lots Can be bought together or separately from Potts Griffin Real Estate Loans and Insurance We invite you to share in our fire insurance options with strong companies
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W. South St
Paris
For Sale Real Estate Listings and Financial Offers
Classic late 19th century real estate ad lists modern dwellings on West Third Elm Madison East Church Second and West Second Streets. Describes farms near Frederick with 143 acres limestone land and dairy properties, multiple 3 story brick homes, and financing options including money to loan on mortgages. Also mentions insurance, windstorm coverage, and rental terms.
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West Third Street
Elm Street
Madixon Street
East Church St
East Second Street
West Second Street
F. G. Thomas & Son
West
Patrick ST
RMAL
Fae Wuiléjinge
Frederick
City
Ivan
Fae
Waikereville
Torey ‘Onda
Eustaee
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the Paily News
the News
Washington
United States Weather Bureau
P. L. Hargett
Sec
Dane
McCleery
Carty
Bank
Eos
C. E. Cline Teeees
Buffalo R. Landis
Nixon
Ewspal
Hrehiy
Pres. Coblentz
City Register Home
C. R. Landis
Hershberger
Welch’s
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Lidie’s
Eugene Virts
McCleery’s
C. B. Willard’s
Crisfield Oysters
Lidie
Bay
Shipley’s Temple OF Fancy
Lidie‘s
Down County's
J. M. Culler
Carmelo Marrone
Market St
M. Culler
W. Patrick St
Knabe
Webb Heck
Busy Corner
McCleery's
I. A. Ramsburg’s
East Fourth Street
Cramer's Crisfield Oyatere
Cramer's Hotel
Martha Washington
James Biggs
Weat Fifth Street
Public
Williamson's Drug Store
Wal G. Zimmerman
East Patrick St
Markwood D. Harp
Marewood D. Harp
Thomas Kemp
the Square
Pythian Castle Building
Frederick, Ma
California
Florida Oranges
Phone
Pearre’s Pharmacy
Lidie‘’s. Bar
WM. D. Baumgardner
N. Market St
Pearre's
the Drug Store OF Special Service
Telephone
Hf L. Wargett
Pearre
Mederm Pharmacy
Oifizeng’ National Bank
Citizens' National Bank
Capital
J. D. Baker
WM. G
BAKER
B. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Aset
Cashier
Joseph McDivit
Asat
John D. Hendrickson
O. K
Jace, &c
J.D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller. Si
Potts & Griffin
Insurance
Thomas P. Rice
Thomas P. Sice
North Market Streay
Grayson H. Staley
BO Insurance
Wall
Fredrick
Pike
Price
Alkerge Ville
Afl
Erie
Woods
Boro Price
Door
Frederick On Pike
Harry G. Tritapor
Pythian Castle
Grayson
John N. Clary
Albauge & Narrinstor
Niewespar
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