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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1911
Page
5
In American history entries trace General Winfield Scott and General William Tecumseh Sherman who died in 1888 and 1881 respectively, along with Oregon’s admission as a state in 1859 and notable figures Myra Bradwell and others who made legal and civic strides.
Those planning public sales next season should promptly submit their names addresses and sale date to The News for recording in the Public Sale Record to avoid conflicts. The paper offers free publication in the Sale Register in both Daily and Weekly issues for eligible sales upon provided bills or advertising orders.
County commissioners received a petition to open and construct a new road from the northwest end of the road near R. K. Magruder’s former residence to the Urbana and Monrovia public road near the England Thompson line. Signers include Ren Porgy J B Kidd AW Skiker Wim Murphy and others. The commission took no action on the petition.
At yesterday’s County Commissioners meeting the board discussed paving for local areas including Lieere. The session noted various improvements and noted bids or arrangements for road work and related projects.
Dr J M Devilbiss a well known physician of the county died at his Woodville home about 2 this morning after a four year illness Brights disease was given as the cause. He was born in Libertytown April 2 184? and was one of nine children after school he attended Dickinson College and read medicine with Dr Simpson Libertytown then took University of Maryland lectures, graduating in 1872.
After graduation Dr. Devilbiss practiced in Adamerawa and Libertstasn before moving to Woodsile where he resided since ISS2. He gave up practice about four years ago after a severeness. He was a prominent member of the M. G. church South and active in Republican politics, elected to the State senate defeating Hon. Jamb Rohrbach. Survived by wife Miss Clery of Woodville and three children Margaret Eden Rodger, with a brother Hamilton in Oklahoma and sisters. Funeral Thursday at 10 o clock.
Observers note a Valentine day festival with letters and verses sent to sweethearts. The event features a display of tender missives, decorative hearts, and poetic verses, inviting attendees to hear readings at the common venue.
A Petective story appears in a Yankee issue, featuring Barbara Freitchie in a scene at a city setting near Peat and Tiver. The piece references pastocat ro and sagtab rd, with notes about Dust received at ow sappis and an aside about Shipley’s.
Receivers John S. Newsman and Millard Bo Shafer face obstacles in winding up Brunswick Savings Bank of Linwood. Virginia depositors hold notes and have attached assets, claiming bank notes reside beyond the receivers' jurisdiction. An auxiliary Virginia receiver is sought to thwart these actions and protect creditor equity.
The funeral of the late Mr John A Geesey was held at Walkersville with Rev R B Poffinberger and Rev George W assisting and many floral tributes. Interment was in Mt Oliver cemetery. funeral director I Schroeder. Also noted are services for Mrs Rachel Griffith and a funeral director C Carty. interment at Central cemetery. Governor Crothers granted exemption from auto license fees for foreign dignitaries, opening Maryland roads. loss to state estimated at ten thousand dollars. A coal cart mishap on Market Street spilled coal. bystanders assisted. Cap Oliver E McClow, age 75, honored at his birthday with well-wishers and a celebratory dinner at his Hast Third Street residence.
In a caveat to the will of Daniel Tucker filed in the Orphans Court, executors contest claims that the document is not his last will and testament. Edward Tucker alleges the paper was not authored or signed by his father and was delivered to him later. Sarah Tucker and others reserve rights to renounce or accept the widow’s portion, with proceedings to be decided by the court.
A garbled notice lists buys and sales in Barnesville Montgomery county including cattle, loom Chas Griffith, second-hand sewing machines and repairs. Mentions CETLTON & RIO VIS at 29 North Micket, a local opera house event, and a jeweler/watchmaker service with evening hours.
A sworn Maryland statement alleges R B Binger Mohie was discharged from Wareka Life Insurance Co amid claims of a scheme to freeze out older policyholders and those in poor health. The author, Rohbh Morler, resigns from the company and urges independent verification, inviting others to review circumstances and act accordingly.
A cluttered 19th century page advertises FoUdard silks, reversible ties, bath towels, and satins from Cheney Brothers and other imports. It also lists promotions for new laborious embroideries, Venise ribbons, and valances, plus notices of concerts, a temperance meeting, an opera house schedule, and upcoming basketball and boxing events with dates, venues, and ticket details. Multiple vendors and addresses appear, including Powel's price notes, Central Bank Building corner, and City Opera House. The page also mentions shipments from B & O stock yard, and local business notices by Frederick Cramer in Walkersville, Maryland.
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