Frederick's fires and losses in the past year
The News records 22 fire alarms in and near Frederick city over the year, with total losses around $23,230. Notable incidents include McCardell related blazes totaling $20,000 and several dwelling and store fires on North Market Street and East Patrick Street. The report cites insurer statements where available and owner estimates otherwise, noting this year’s losses are among the highest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Gudite
McCardell
United Company
Ramsburg
United Engine
F.C. Rice
North Market Street
W. K
Anne Hagan
A. C. McCardell
F. K. Schmidt
Patrick Street
East Sixth Street
Charles Gardner
All Saints’ Street
Staub and Gittinger
Klinehart
Suet
East Seventh Street
Funeral for William N. Eng Held at Home
The funeral of William N. Eng hostler of the B. and C. was held at 2:30 PM from his South Market Street home. Rev. E. H Hummelbaugh officiated. Pallbearers were Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Fredonia Council No. 460 U A M. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. C E Cline funeral director.
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William N. Eng
B. and C
South Market Street
E. H Hummelbaugh
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Fredonia
U. A.M
Mt. Olivet
C. E. Cline
Frederick man credits Dean's Kidney Pills for relief
Frank Buckey of 202 E Sixth Street Frederick says his kidneys were disordered with colored secretions and back pain. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from J W Harner's Drug Store his condition improved and he feels better than in twenty years. Ad. Milbern Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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Frederck
Frank Buckey
Sixth Street
Frederick
Ian
Dean
J. W. Harner
Deaa
New Year Greetings From The News 1916
A local newspaper shares sample New Year wishes aimed at readers and community figures. It offers playful, reverent messages for officials, professionals, and organizations, hoping 1916 brings health happiness and prosperity across Frederick and the county.
Social events honor Marsh daughter and local entertaining
Mrs Emma A Marsh hosted a gathering at Eas t dura street in honor of her daughter Clara L Marsh who will marry Mr Chester Porter of Baltimore in January. Louise Swartz performed piano and vocal solos. An oyster supper and evergreen decor accompanied a guest list including Marion Duvall Shipley Rhoderick Oberlander and multiple Marsh family members.
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Emma A. Marsh
Kemp Haley wedding in Elizabeth City NC
A wedding in Elizabeth City North Carolina joined Florence Haley of Newport News Virginia to Arthur Nix dor Kemp son of Mrs C Edwin Kemp. Kemp is a former Boys High School student now in government work in Newport News. The couple will reside in Newport News.
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Kemp
Haley
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
Florence Haley
Newport News
Arthur Nixdor Kemp
C. Edwin Kemp
East Third Street
Boys’ High School
Frederick
Wanted trustworthy salesmen to show farms onion owners
advertisement seeks trustworthy salesmen to visit farms and show prospective customers. applicants must own an onion and a home and be men of excellent standing. callers urged to provide a telephone number in reply. address Box No. 60.
Y M C A Open House Plans for New Year Reception
Final plans for the Y M C A New Year’s reception set for tomorrow afternoon from 2 to after. the association’s department will guide visitors through the building with Mecca-Hon hosts. Ladies will serve refreshments while music features the Boss High School choir. soloists include Minna Berghberger and Miss Louise Seutz. Grace and Katherine Humpelbaugh will lead a program. A 2:30 basketball game in the gym and an exhibition by Richard Harrison of the U S S Arkansas are on the slate. Two bowling matches are arranged. public may use alleys and the pool table free in the afternoon.
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Association
Auto and Team Collide in Boonsboro Injury Narrowly Avoided
Eugene Summers and J. W. Green of Leonsboro escaped injury when their wagon was struck by H. Tritapoe's car in Boonsboro as Green veered the wagon suddenly without looking back. The wagon was damaged and occupants thrown to the ground. Tritapoe’s car suffered about 40 dollars damage. It was his first accident in nearly ten years of driving.
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Eugene Summers
J. W. Green
Leonsboro
Boonsboro
H. UG. Tritapoe
Thin City
Do A Good Turn Daily Scout Campaign For The Poor
A joint meeting of all Frederick area scouts at the YMCA this evening plans a citywide canvass to raise money and goods for the poor. Scout Commissioner Page outlines a house to house drive with printed circulars urging contributions.
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Frederick
Page
Tanner's Tanlac story carries weight in Cumberland
J K Keller a Cumberland machinist reports Tanlac relieved his years of chronic catarrh and fatigue. He describes improved vitality after starting the premier tonic and notes his friend James Lindsay recommended it. The ad notes Tanlac as a leading tonic now sold at Williamson's Drug Store with Mr Quarles explaining the product.
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J. K. Keller
Sedgwick Street
Cumberland
Tanlac, Cie
Frederick
Tan
Jas. H. Lindsay
Ieran
Hagerstown
Suney
Tanlac
Kefauver Leaves for Annapolis to Take Legislature Seat
Howard D. Kefauver of Burkitts ville, member elect from this county, departed yesterday for Annapolis where he has leased a furnished house on Gloucester street opposite the Maryland Hotel for the term. Mrs. Kefauver will follow a few days later.
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Annapolis
Howard D. Kefauver
Burkittsville
Annatolia
Gloucester Street
Maryland Hotel
Kefauver
Frederick’s Grand Old Lady Louisa Gephart Turns 85
Mrs. Louisa Gephart of East Fourth Street will be 85 tomorrow. A lifelong Frederick resident, she is among the city’s grand old ladies who carry their years well and take interest in all that pertains to her native city.
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Louisa Gephart
East Fourth Street
Gephart
Frederick
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J. H. Baker
Buckeystown
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Mary
the Central Trust Company
Maryland
Moberly’s
Patrick St. Frederick
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W. Patrick St. Frederick
Mie
James E. Doll
Phong
Woo
Hygeia Ice & Coal CO
W. Patrick St
W. H. Knock
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