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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1915

Page

5

Unsuccessful Colonial Attack and Naval Losses in History Yearly Record

A Daily History Class entry notes an unsuccessful Colonial assault on Quebec in 1773, the Union of ironclad Monitor destroyed in a storm off Cape Hatteras, and French gains near Steinbach in Alsace in 1914. Astronomical notes list evening stars Jupiter Mars Venus Mercury, morning Saturn, and the Pleiades due south at about 9 p.m.

Daily History Quebec Canada Federalronclad Monitor Merrimac Cape Hatteras Steinbach Alsace Astronomical Svents Mars Venus Mercury Saturn Pleiades

Dividend and sale notices from Frederick Town Say Inst

Empire Star Dividend Notice for Franklin Say Inst. For Sale or Rent at 239 E Second St. For Rent by Harry W. Bowers. Public Sale. Tanjore T. Griffith Oysters. M. Culler Notice. Homer’s Studio Card of Thanks. Mrs. DeLashmutt.

Frederick Town Franklin Say Harry W. Bowers Tanjore T. Griffith M. Culler Homer’s Studio DeLashmutt

No Issue Tomorrow for New Year’s Day Paper

The newspaper will not publish tomorrow in observance of New Year’s Day. The business office will be closed.

Supply Co West Patrick Street

News Calendar Ready for Subscribers in 1916

The first of the 1916 calendars is completed and ready for distribution to subscribers of The News. The calendar uses the familiar white on black type for easy distant reading. Those unable to visit The News Office may mail a two cent stamp to cover postage and wrapping.

Local Health Notes From Middletown Area

Several residents are listed as ill or recovering. Names include Mrs R A Bucher at home 475 West South, Samuel Waters with a painful boil, Fr Quitman J Beckley at Providence Hospital Washington, Raymond Keller ill with pneumonia, Miss Ruth Dean undergoing tonsil surgery in Frederick, Mrs Charles W Tabler improving after a stair accident at Franklin Square Baltimore, Ruth Dean of Middleswun teaching at North Market street school recovering after surgery, Ola Neikirk ill with appendicitis and recovering after operation at Frederick City Hospital, Hiram Flook treated for throat trouble at Frederick City Hospital.

R. A. Bucher West South Street Samuel Waters Quitman J. Beckley Providence Hospital Washington Raymond Keller Geo. W. M. Keller Middletown Ruth Dean City Hospital Frederick Charles W. Tabler Franklin Square Hospital Baltimore North Market Street School Frederick City Ola Charles E. Neikirk Frederick City Hospital Hiram Flook P. Edward Flook Milter Hauver

Death notices of Routson Gross Ambush and Rice

Thomas H Routson aged 2 years 11 months died at Uniontown Carroll County after long illness He was the last of the Routson family and funeral services were held at the M P church with pallbearers named Henry J Gross Union veteran died at Cumberland aged 65 His burial will be in Frederick Etta Ambush nine months died at Lime Kiln from whooping cough Funeral services to be conducted by Reverend Valentine Tetermen at Babehill Church Thomas D P Rice noted as funeral director

Thomas H. Routson Uniontown Carroll County Henry and Mary Grier Routson Clyde T. Routse Tuckeystown Henry J. Gross Cumberland Third Marrland Infantry Frederick Etta Ambush James Homer Orlock Vaentine Bavehill Thomas DP. Rice

Mysterious Silence From South Carolina Author Case

No reply arrived as the Lancaster sheriff’s office seeks information about John Williams. A colored man, suspected as the flaver of the cotton mills superintendent in Lancister, South Carolina, was photographed recently. Authorities report no word as of November 1915.

Sheriff’s Office South Carolina John Williams Lancister S C Williams

Kaufman Ives Stand on Legore Bill in Upper House

Senator-elect George L Kaufman spoke on Frederick county interests amid the LeGore bridge dispute. He cited his knowledge of the project history and opposed court driven actions, urging fair treatment for Mr LeGore and a county‑wide service in the Senate.

AR. Kaufman Ives Bill Frederick County Upper Howe George L. Kauf Kaufman LeGore Senator Kaufman Senate Frederick

Letter to editor on LeGore Bridge controversy in Frederick

H Dorsey Etchison writes to The News congratulating the editorial LeGore Bridge Again and urges a public meeting at the Courthouse to pressure County Commissioners and lawmakers. He argues against state capital visits with public funds and calls for resignations if needed, noting the ongoing LeGore Bridge bill and referencing yesterday’s paper.

H. Dorsey Etchison LeGore Bridge Court House Annapolis Frederick Ioleva Hia LeGore

T B Hayward Named On Preparedness Committee

Thomas Bertram Hayward of Harmony Grove is appointed to the Navy League of the United States Membership Committee. He will represent the organization in his district and support Maryland’s state committee in mobilizing sentiment for adequate preparedness against invasion and disaster. A special letter confirms his appointment.

Thomas Bertram Hayward Harmony Grove Navy League of the United States Hayward Navy League Maryland

Alimony contempt cited in McSherry case

Judge Worthington signs order requiring J Roger McSherry to show cause by January 31, 1916 why he should not be held in contempt for nonpayment of alimony to his divorced wife Cornelia Ringgold McSherry. Petition by Newman and Ross states arrears of 50 dollars for October and 50 dollars for November. McSherry has not answered. attorneys Stoner and Weinberg represent defendant.

Worthington J. Roger McSherry Cornelia Ringgold McSherry John 8. Newman Richard P. Ross McSherry Stoner and Weinberg

Woman Run Over by Buggy Near Feagaville

A woman walking near Feagaville was knocked down and run over by a buggy driven by Wilbur Hargett. Mrs. Virginia Corum, living close to Feagaville, suffered cuts and bruises and torn clothing after the vehicle struck as a group of women returned from a cantata in Jefferson. The driver tried to avoid the collision amid confusion as others on the road scattered. In a separate matter, Harry Cohen of Baltimore was arrested on a defraud charge in New Market, awaiting bail after proposing to pay $12 for butter and produce. Ezra Davis of Carroll County claims to be victim of fraudulent checks for farm produce to a Baltimore merchant. Officers were elected for Frederick Council No. 118, Jr. O. U. A. M., with Robert A. Bennett named councilor and several others filling top posts.

Wilbur Hargett Lewis Hargett Feagaville Virginia Corum Hargett Jefferson Harry Cohen Baltimore Otis Gray Monrovia Justice Taylor New Market Gray Ezra Davis Carroll County Baltimore Commission

Leaders' Class Elects Officers at Semiannual Meeting

At the Leaders' Adult Bible class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school last night, officers were chosen. Charles N. Daugherty was elected president, Jacob Mackley vice president, Wilson P. Smith secretary, Walter Stull assistant secretary, Guy Brust treasurer, Gottlieb Hadsler assistant treasurer, Harris Kepver and John Gve librarians.

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Charles N. Daugherty Jacob Mackley Wilson P. Smith Walter Stull Guy Brust Gottlies Hadsler Harris Kepver John G Ve

New Year's Market Report Prices and Attendance

A New Year's market ran this morning with regular attendees. Turkeys at 24 cents a pound geese at 8 cents, ducks 1 to 7 cents each, chickens 3 to 95 cents each. Eggs 32 cents a dozen butter 20 to 35 cents per pound. Apples, turnips, and vegetables available.

Man Falls at South Mountain Creamery Injures Self

Wm FE Seward of Middletown recently fell and injured himself at the South Mountain Creamery. He was taken to Frederick City Hospital yesterday. It is feared he may have sustained the same internal injury.

Wm FE Seward Middletown South Mountain Prederick City Hospital

To Sell Hankey Real Estate in Circuit Court

A bill has been filed in the Circuit Court for the sale of the real estate of the late George E. Wanker. Wheat gained two cents today with quotes around $122. Cor remained near 219.

Hankey Circuit Court George E. lWanker

Frederick Bank Clearings Reach Near Twenty Million in 1915

Frederick business boomed in 1915 with bank clearings totaling $18,239,060.69, up from 1914 by over $1.7 million. December clearings rose to $1,691,403.68, aided by holiday trade but tempered by wartime disturbances. Edwin C. Markell, manager of the Frederick Clearing House Association, notes year-end gains mirror strong trade conditions.

Frederick Bank Edwin C. Markell Frederick Clearing House Association Fredericktown Savings Institution Frederick

Local notices and business listings from Lewistown area

Local notice thanking friends for kindness during illness and death of a husband, plus Christmas donations. Includes holiday coupons for photos at Homer’s Studio, oyster sales and store hours, farm and mill for sale near Lewistown with detailed equipment, real estate agents, and New Year events and prices. Also a bus line notice and various local merchants advertising goods and services.

Delashmutt Homer Bell's

Alsatia Club presents New Years basketball game

The Alsatia Club and Company A Amnory stage a New Years Night basketball event with officers listed and admission set at 15 cents. A pianola dance follows the game, with program likely at the Armory.

Alsatia Ciuhos Company A Amnory P.m Gam

Localities Near Frederick Noted in Fragment

A fragmented description lists places within a few miles of Frederick including Johnsville Woodaboro Lewistown Walkersville and Woods as nearby references. No event or dates provided.

Frederick Johnsville Woodaboro Lewistown Walkersville Woods

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily News United States Weather Bureau Markey C. E. Cline Thos H. Haller Nance O'Neil Rn ‘Kimball Young Mary Fuller Opera House Empire Star H. C. Etchison T. B. Hayward Frederick Council No. 118 Robert A Bennett G. Elmer Stine Henry J. D. Hagan Edward C Lease, Jr Thomas Kline Harry C. Smith Marshall Zepp William D. Grove Inside Sentinel Randolph N. Martz Outside Sentinel E. C. Markell Frederick Association J. M. Culler State Road R. R. Station William V. E. Long Grayson H. Staley Real Estate and Insurance Agt Frederick, Md Junior Wire Company North Market Street Braddock Heights Harry L. Ebert Cor Fifth & Market Sts Brunswick Frederick & Brunswick Goenell Brox Staffer & Dixon Whoney East Pat St Wiliam W. Osburn Citizens’ Nat. Bank Citizens’ National Bank Frederick. MD John D. Hendrickson Capital J. D. Baker Burplus WM. G. Baker H. D. Baker Veneese Vice President WM. G. Zimmerman Cashier Samuel G. Duvall Joseph McDivit Aset John 8. Ramsburg Daniel Baker C. H. Conley M. D. Co M. Thomas P.L. Hargett D. EB. Kefauver John Newman D. Baker J. H W. Gambrill Thos. H. Haller H.D. Baker Citizens National Bank of WK. G. Zimmerman J. D. Twendrickson Neidig & Miller Grayson, Mercer Charlesville Ciifton McKalg Woodsboro Creagerstown Troutville Lewintown Mt. Zion Pythian Castle Building GEO. L. Cramer & Sons Neldig & Miller Potts & Griffin Patrick Street West Third Aide Ll E. Church ST. Frederick, MD Dairymen's Association Grand Jury Room Harry B. Witter Johan W. Grove A. A. Micodemls City Register Grisfield Oysters Blue Ribbon Grocery James Biggs West Fifth Street Insurance Sala Frederick Crrr Call UB. Cramer & Stauffer Court Æramet Thomas Prior Thomas Ebrich Mechaie Heallem Johnaville Unionville, Wadrole JoEr Murib New Midway Walkers Urbana Acres Freder Bloomfield Walkare Lemsville Bartholows Prederick Mt. Pleasant Detour Rocky Springs Braddock Petersville Sion Real Motata Court Street Marewood D. Harp Alg Pantone A. Erick Peer Utica Bethe Ue Airy Priceville Albaugh & Harrington RRSA Real Estate & Insurance Millichehure Woodstora Reminston Monarch Apa Premier Typewriters North Market ST Floothone TV News OF YSCEL
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