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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1912

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3

Chapel at Mt Olivet Cemetery Completes Construction

The Mt Olivet Cemetery Chapel, built of native limestone, is finished and awaits furnishings. Erected over the old vault, the Gothic 22 by 44 foot structure includes stained glass, dark oak interior, and a concrete floor, costing about 8000 dollars. Martin C Kemp was the contractor and Ames Sworthy did the stonework.

Mt. Olivet Cemetery Mt. Olivet Frederick Cemetery Association Martin C.kemp Amessworthy Kemp Cemetery Company

Rubber protection for shoes advertised in season

A seasonal advertisement urges women to wear rubbers for health and shoe protection. It emphasizes rubbers fit current shoe styles, are essential when walking is poor, and notes careful fitting ensures exact rightness.

Griffin & Griffin lose key agent to supervisor post

Charles W. Griffin, of Griffin & Griffin, has accepted a position as supervisor of agents for the firm and will move to Chicago on January 1. He will oversee agents in 16 states, mainly health and accident insurance. M. Stevens of Rochester will assume Charles Griffin’s duties, while David Griffin continues the other lines of business. The Frederick agency has grown rapidly in health and accident insurance, outpacing many towns of similar size.

Charles W. Griffin Griffin & Griffin M. Stevens Rochester Charles Griffin David Griffin Mr. Stevens Stevens Frederick Griffin and Griffin

Entertained Opera House Employes Banquet At Show

Manager George List entertained Opera House employees with a sumptuous banquet after the show. The feast was served on the rear of the stage and described as a most enjoyable affair. Attendees included George List Harvey Smith Ray Miller Albert Federline Harry Shaffer Allen Bartgis William Leichert William Bennett George William Shipley John Keefer Elmer Amunshower Paul Kussmaul Lewis Woodward Charles Kline William S. Bennett H Hahn Edgar Daniels W B Storm.

Opera House George List Messrs Harvey Smith Ray Miller Albert Federline Harry Shaffer Allen Bartgis William Leichert Willam Bennett George William Shipley John Keefer Elmer Amunshower Paul Kussmaul

Santa Claus role enacted at Baltimore church event

Jo S Kavanaugh of Ijamsville interpreted the part of Santa Claus at Christmas exercises at the Christ Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore, a program organized for the deaf mutes.

Jo. S. Kavanaugh Ijamsville Santa Claus Christ Methodist Episcopal Church Baltimore

No More Constipation It’s Olive Tablets Say Many

No more constipation claims. Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets offer a calomel-free laxative praised for easy use and gentle action. One or two tablets at bedtime touted to relieve dark mouths, bad breath, fatigue, and dull headaches, with 10 and 25 cent boxes from The Olive Tablet Co. Columbus Ohio.

Edwards Olive Tablet The Olive Tablet Co Columbus

Federal road spending plan for Maryland experiment

Federal officials propose a ten thousand dollar Maryland road experiment requiring a twenty thousand dollar state match on selected stretches. A five hundred thousand dollar post roads fund is to be shared among states for rural free delivery improvements. Maryland would pick fifty miles of rural routes, with the state road commission uncertain on authority to allocate the fund, aiming to improve rural delivery service.

Maryland Fast Post Office Secretary of Agriculture Golds Doronsh State Roads Commission Thescairman

Wrong Time to Fix Road Critique of pike improvements and tolls

A letter accusing Woodsboro and Double Pipe Creek Pike Co. of poor road maintenance alleges officials block repairs to force tolls. The writer claims snowed under winter conditions expose dangerous gutters and holes, with directors opposed to auto travel. Also notes local social announcements and hospital commitments, including Montevue cases.

Woodsboro Double Pipe Creek Pike Co Pike

Reichs Ford Road Improvements Relocate Muddy Stretch

The county relocates Reichs Ford Road to higher ground to remove winter mud and flooding from the Monocacy. A 30 foot wide, one third mile land strip from Edwin C. and William A. Markell is used. A 14 foot wide concrete slab bridge substitutes arches, reinforced with rails. Supervisor Harry B. Witter leads the project with an estimated $600 relocation cost not including stone paving.

Monocacy Reich’s Ford Board of County Commissioners Reich’s Bord Bridge Edwin C William A. Markell Markell Harry B. Witter

To Live Retired From Shoe Shop on North Market

Mr Adam Railing of North Market Street has retired after sixty four years in shoe making and repairing and has rented his shop to Leonardo Belissima of Baltimore. He learned the trade from his father Henry Railing and began at age twelve. His father ran a shop near Zion Church at Charlesville. Except for four years farming on the old Graben horst farm north of the city, he has worked continuously in the business and has lived in the city for twenty five years.

Adam Railing North Market Street Leonardo Belissima Baltimore Railing Henry Railing Hin Ion Church Charlesville Grabenhorst

Minstrel Show Tonight at Y M C A in Rivervilung

The Y M C A announces a minstrel show tonight with a five piece orchestra and decorated auditorium as crowds expected. In baseball league action the Rathroud Men beat the Rough Riders two games to one at the Y M C A alleys with listed scores and standings.

Rivervilung Vos Department ARO A. A. Tamkebt Andie Stage Rathroud Rough Riders Smith Tleck Willa Loar Magy Rough Riders Almmermen Tost Vanderbilts It News Carnegies

Christmas Program Shines at Presbyterian Sunday School

The Presbyterian Sunday school held a Christmas program last night at seven in the church, drawing a large crowd despite bad weather. The program featured organ preludes, carols, recitations by Catherine Dewan Lara thy Tomer Maude Painter Ruth Painter Katherine Lease, and a finale with “We Three Kings Went Traveling” and “Little Town of Bethlehem.” Superintendent Suinnel M. Stone led the school with Miss Jeanor Stine as musical director.

Presbyterian Seveday School Presbyteriaa Ars. A. Atlee Radcult Turoewian Catherine Dewan Violet Prechfer Margaret Stiles Weller Cerharing Lena Tiuth Nethlehem Uarmony Sunday School Suinnel M. Stone Jeanor Stine

Union Bridge Dust Sparks Health Board Review

The State Board of Health will receive a special report on January 2 on whether dust from cement near Union Bridge is a nuisance. Union Bridge residents had protested for months about dust settling over the town. The board has sent representatives to investigate the situation.

State Board of Health Hani Union Hidge Thion Bridge

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