This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
5
The News announces its yearly calendars are ready for subscribers and others. Those unable to visit The News Office may mail a 2 cent stamp to cover postage and wrapping. The 1914 calendar echoes the distinctive style with dates in white on a black background.
Fredonia Council No. 46 Sr. O U S A M held a well attended session with a decorated chamber and a trimmed Christmas tree. After the business part a social gathering featured remarks by Charles A. Landis Alderman John H. Grove Loren L. Welty William T. Mun shower and George T. M. Shuffler. C U A M Band provided music during refreshments. The 216 member group elected officers including Councillor CB Claybaugh and other posts such as recording secretary Charles A. Landis and treasurer John H. Grove.
Hon Charles F Linthicum of Charlotte NC will deliver his famous lecture on Chivalry in the Empire Theatre at 315 pm tomorrow under St Johns Council No 1622 Knights of Columbus. Linthicum, a Frederick Countain born near Urbana, is a popular speaker with a rich voice and wide audience appeal.
During the Christmas mail rush at the post office, records were broken yet all mail was cleared from the office by 12 30 yesterday. Commissions received at the Clerk's Office for the appointment of Richard Potts and Major D John Markey as members of the Board of Visitors of the Maryland School for the Deaf.
Christmas day was celebrated with church services, a community tree, and gifts of candies and oranges to children. Many businesses closed, theatres held matinees, and residents enjoyed a stay at home holiday amid cold, cloudy weather.
In memory of J D Sponseller who departed December 30, 1215 the wife laments his death and hopes he rests with God while recalling his presence and the sorrow in the home. Also memorial for Isaac Brubsk ier who died December 27, 1912 with enduring love from his wife and children.
A valuable 12 year old sorrel mare, 16 hands high and weighing about 1400 pounds, with a white star, white left hind ankle, and a barbed wire scar, was stolen from John A. Schaeffer at Georgetown Pike near Frederick. It was seen this morning in Virginia. Sheriff Coward and Leesburg officers are informed. The horse was tied to a post at Vensey’s store in Buckeystown yesterday around 7 oclock. a wagon saddle accompanied it. The mare is valued at $200. Richard F. Harrison, on furlough from the U S S Arkansas, is visiting his parents in the city.
Stolen sorrel mare about 12 years old, 1400 pounds, 16 hands, white star on forehead and left hind ankle, John Aschaeff er Georgeton Pike near Frederick. Phone 566K. Were you disappointed by not receiving a Victrola or Edison Phonograph for Xmas. A complete line of machines and records always in stock at Shipley’s Temple of Fancy. 1,000 members present at Lutheran Sunday school tomorrow. Telegram from Supt. Zacharias will be read. Ten-Pianet bowling game advertised open day and night at Independent Hall Second Floor. Donors invited for Montevue Hospital via W. C. T. U. rooms Tuesday afternoon. Candy, oranges, apples appreciated. Knights of Columbus event at Empire Theatre Sunday Dec 27 at 3.15. Chivalry by Lotte, North Carolina. York City Dyers and Cleaners offers French dry cleaning. J H Schmidt 164-W. Electric Christmas goods store displays coffee pots toasters irons gas ranges heating and chafing dishes. Gas and Electric Office 14 East Patrick St. California Seedicas and Florida Oranges Tangarines. Blue Ribbon Grocery phone 1. Second hand shoes and rubber boots offered by Carmelo Marrone 83 S. Market St. Homemade sour kraut and mince winter meat by Mrs. James Biggs 273 West Fifth Street. 10,000 raw furs wanted, highest cash price paid by Wm. Baumgardner N. Market St.
An archival engineer report from 1892 urged Frederick to build a storage reservoir near the mountain receiver with at least twenty million gallons capacity and a 10 to 12 foot depth. The plan, cost about $8,000, was ignored, and the city later relied on Tuscarora and Fishing Creek sources, with water meters later helping reduce waste.
WM. G. ZIMMERMAN is listed as cashier and SAMUEL G. DUVALL as assistant cashier in the archival snippet. The short fragment records two named bank executives and their positions.
Frederick Maryland December 8 1914 notice states that at the bank’s premises on the Soo and on January 12 1916 from 10 to 12 a m an election will be held to elect directors for the Citizens National Bank of Frederick for the ensuing year.
Real estate ad offers two 2 story brick houses near North Market with steam heat gas electric hardwood floors and new West Fourth street development. Features include 6 rooms pantry bath reception hall living and dining rooms and closets on first floor with two rooms upstairs. Possession immediate terms easy. Also notes drug store services at 188 Market St with delivery.
For sale listings include Elm Street two story brick house with seven rooms, fine bath, china closet, steam heat, electric lights, front porch and lawn on 22 by 80 foot lot. W South Street offers four new two story brick houses with six rooms, metal roofs, cement porches, water in kitchen, lot sizes 15 by 400, sellable as a group or separately.
Potts and Griffin urge readers to consider insuring with excellent companies offering solid fire coverage and reliable service through their agency.
Grayson H Mercer and John N Clary list 161 acre farms near State Road and railroad, 30 acre and other farms in Frederick County. City properties, modern dwellings, and bargains in Elm Madison Church and Courts areas. Also loans on mortgages, insurance, and bonds. Weekly ad notes various farms, timber, water, and access to railroads with flexible terms.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.