Brief Five Minute Frederick County Agricultural Society Meeting
About forty life members attended the annual meeting at the courthouse. In under five minutes the minutes were read, treasurer’s report adopted, and a new Board of Managers elected, with no debate. The fresh board includes P. L. Warggett, P. Merle Hireshew, David Cramer, Lee Ranneberger, Dr. RB Smith, and others. The board will meet soon to elect officers.
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Frederick County
R. W. Smith
A. C. McCardell
O. C. Warehime
Guy EK. Matter
he News
Board of
Manag
Board of Managers
P. L. Wargett
P. Merle Hireshew
David Cramer
Lee Ranneberger
De. RB. V. Smith
Eugene A. Greve
John T. Best
C. H. Conney
John W. Boom
G .A. T. Snonfer
Abram Herp
Fire kills firefighter in Philadelphia warehouse blaze
A blaze at 2512 1618 North Broad street destroyed two buildings housing auto accessory firms. Fireman Welter Donnison died from smoke inhalation as crews battled deep snow and slush. Loss valued at about 560000, including property and life. The fire began at Queen Automobile Supply Co. and spread to United States Tire Co.
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Associated Press
phia
North Broad street
Welter Donnison
Palmotors
lfe
Queen Automobile Supply Co
United States Tire Co
Probe of Bribe Statement to Impeach Wilson
Republican Representative Reid introduces a resolution in Illinois to probe Mary Allen Hulbert s claim that a man identifying as a Republican official offered 200000 to join a plan to impeach President Wilson The statement appeared in Liberty magazine and prompted congressional scrutiny.
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WILSON
Associated Press
Washington
Ian
Mary Allen Hulbert
Republican party
Reid
HEnois
Liberty
Comptroller Seeks Bank Statements for Year End
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Wednesday December 31. AP dateline Washington reports the request aims to assess capital reserves and overall health of the banking system nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Curreney
Staley Motor Company Name Change Authorized
The corporate name changes to Staley Motor Company effective January 2 after a stockholder meeting. The change avoids conflict with another market name while the agency remains the Dodge Brothers dealer. Grayson H. Staler chairs the Sisley Motor Company with officers E J Michael J M Cronenburg and R T Rhoads at 106 Cast Patrick Street.
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ihetar Motor Company
Staley Mot. Company
Dodge’ Brothers
Sisley Motor Company
Grayson H. Staler
E. J. Michael
J. M. Cronenburg
R. T. Rhoads
Cast Patrick street
Portland Girl Wins $15,000 Home in Lighting Contest
Julian Groo of Portland Oregon aged eighteen wins the $15000 Model Electric Home in a national Home Lighting Contest. Over two million schoolchildren entered with more than 45030 prize winners identified in 42784 communities, ten scholars awarded across several levels and prizes from 200 to 1200 dollars. Local interest included multiple entrants from Portland.
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United States
Canada
Julian Groo
Portland
Oregon
Toe Lighting Educational Committee
Fifth avenue
New York City
Miss Groo
George R. Pimaroc
Oakland
California
Dorothy Lathe
Quebec
John Patten Crawford
Kokomo
Indiana
Lucile Brewer
Gainesville
Georgia
Joe Beis
Aertinstilie
Irene Kline
Lowville
New York
Roswell Edward Brett
Watertown
Mery W. Holman
Huntsville
Missouri
Everett Ebler Wigger
West Alexansiria
Ohio
Eleanor Kathleen Linik
Lancaster
Property Deeds and Licenses in Frederick County Courts
The 1924 Frederick County docket lists numerous property transfers with deeds filed from Grace Potterfield to Hob Blentz and many others, plus numerous marriage licenses and mortgage notices. The text notes a declaration of a champion boxing drought for 1924.
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Grace Potterfield
Harry B. Coblentz
Charles P. Karn
Jas
BP. Roby
Alexander Rommell
George ae Rommell
Franklin. Baumgardner
John
EL. Reifsnider, Jr
Chas
McG
Blathias
Frederick County
Ingemar W. Albaugh
Calvin E. Schildthnecht
Wallace D. W. Shipley
Raymond D. Flickinger
James E. Bowers
Parsons Newman
Parsons Newmen
Nellie M. Winchester
Charles Ti. Masser
Ida R. Pulman
Charles H. Masser
Chas. McC. Maisias
David E. Yinger
Chas. HH. Masser
Daniel R. Grove
Charles F. Geisinger
Jesse F. R. Seakey
Jesse F. R. Heager
George S. Rocock
Calvin E. Schildknecht
ciy
Daniel Z. Stull
John, D. Thomas
Michael J. Crogan
James M. Goodmad
Mary Merchant
Tederick A. Oberlander
Chas. H. Doll
Charles , Doll
Clara V . Main
Gilbert Martin Barrett
Nellie Windham
Mar W. Va
B. Reed
Kathryn
Frederic Charles E. Green
Anna E. Gaugh
Lewistown
Oscar E. Smik
LeGo Walter W. H. Horman
Grace C. Wintigier
Frederick Janelson
Charles A. Clark
Roar Mae Radman
Washi ion
E Roy Meater
Fielen AL
Della G.Cooner
Doubs
Equity Cass
Jacob Rohrback
Kusten
Charles TH. Blank
Ama J. Blank
Fredericktown
Jaeon Rohrback
attorner
Anniversary of Bible Society to Be Held at Grace Reform Church
At the Frederick county Young Men's Bible Society meeting the 203rd anniversary plans were finalized for a Grace Reformed Church service on Sunday January 18 at 7 PM. Rev Dr Scott R Wagner of Hagerstown to give the address. a ticketed nomination for four members from each church to be elected at the annual meeting was announced, listing nominees from All Saints, Evangelical Lutheran, Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical Reformed, Grace Reformed, United Brethren, First Baptist, Middletown, Christ Reformed, Zion, Watk ers e, Th urnont, and Feagaville churches.
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Young Men's Bible society
Frederick county
Grace Reformed church
Chemersch Walck
Scott R. Wagner
Hagerstown
All Saints Church
John S. Newman
Thomas M.Williamson
Charles M. Gilpin
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Richard Potts
Richard P. Ross
Edward S. Delapigine
Ernest Helienstein
Charles F. Seeger
Byron A. Winebrenner
Grayson E. Bowers
John S. Renn
Jacob J. Engelbrecht
William G. Zinmermean
Horace C. Zacharias
Geo. L. Mobler
Methodist Episcopal
E. EK
Casper E. Cline
Aliee Radcliff
R. Rush Lewis
William E. Piller
BR.ames Hendrickson
Edgar H. McBride
Eli G. Baugh
George C. Paxson
W. C. Roral
Backerstown
John H. Baker
Aliddletown
Christ Reformed
Emry EB. Coblentz
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Zion
William W. Doub
Watkerse
Edwin C. Devilbiss
Thurmont
St John’s
Washington Banker Named Inauguration Chairman
President Coolidge designated T Gallagher a Washington banker as chairman of the committee for the March 4 inauguration ceremonies and he favored an old fashioned parade. No revival of the inaugural ball was planned.
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Associated Press
Washington
T. Gallagher
Coolidge
Mortality Report for December 1924 City and County Deaths
For December 1924 there were 359 deaths: city 239, county 32 interments at Mt Olivet 24, St John's 2, colored graveyard 2. Adults 23, children 1. Burials at Thurmont Haughs Woodsboro Middletown Jefferson Johnstike New Market Rocky Hill Lewistown Peak Rocks Liberty Creagerstown Kemptown Rocky Ridge Pleasant Hill. Mortality greater than November. interments at Mt Olivet 24 adults 23 children 1 city 16 county Baltimore 3.
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city
St. John’s
Mt. Olivet
essue county
Baltimore
Washington
Tllinots
New York
Montgomery county
Virginia
Missouri
HeneYEtown
Okio
ibis
cii
Mt Olivet
St John’s
Thurmont
Haughs
Woodsboro
Middletown
Jeferson
Jonnstike
New Market
Rocky
Pleasant
Miz. Olivet
Fire at East Second Street Home Damages Kitchen Floor
A defect or overheated flue sparked a small fire at Charles P. Hiteshew’s home on East Second Street around nine this morning. The blaze damaged only the kitchen flooring and was put out with chemicals. Three fire companies and hundreds of pedestrians braved the snow to respond.
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Second Street
Charles P. Hiteshew
East Second street
Municipal Employes Liable to Income Taxes
A new Internal Revenue Bureau ruling requires municipal workers once deemed tax exempt to pay federal income tax, including back years. Commissioner Blair notified Senator Shortridge that Riverside California water and electric utility employees must levy taxes, as certain utility workers competing with private firms fall under the levy.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Blair
Shortridge
Republican
Calf
Riverside
Federate
Guests of Chas M Schwab Return From New York Holiday
Mr and Mrs Oliver Wren and daughters Gertrude and Olive spent holidays in New York with Charles M Schwab and Mrs Schwab at Riverside Drive. Florence and William Wren joined Christmas Day, Archer Gibson and Mrs Olcott hosted return visit with Schwabs and Wrens, then Wrens toured Pratt Institute before heading to Baltimore and back to Frederick.
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Oliver Wren
Gertrude
Olive Wren
New York city
Charles M. Schwab
Schwat
Riverside Drive
Frederick
Florence Wren
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
William Wren
Schwab
Mr. Schwab
Wrens
Prete Institute
Jury Wives Death Pushes Husband For Murder Charge
A coroner's jury in Omaha reports Mae Tiabne found gashed in her basement as police consider the death a homicide. They recommend holding her husband, contractor Jon W. Haine, on charges of murder.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Mae Tiabne
tod
Jona W. Haine
Thurmont Motor Co Sold in Circuit Court Sale
Real estate and property of the Thurmont Motor Company were sold at public sale under a Circuit Court decree. Ralph Pucman of near the city bought the assets, with total realized value around $11,000. Sale details list office and shop equipment at about $6,609 and additional Ford parts tractors and accessories bringing estimated total near $11,000. Trustees W Liora Fisher and Leslie N Cobleniz led the sale. Alban M Wood was solicitor and John L Dutrow acted as auctioneer.
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Thurmont Motor Company
Ralph Pucman
Putman
Ford
W. Liora Fisher
Leslie N. Cobleniz
Alban M. Wood
John L. Dutrow
Power Plant on Susquehanna Authorized for $32 Million
The Federal Power Commission approved a dam and power plant costing about $32.9 million on the Susquehanna river across Cecil and Harford counties Maryland and York Lancaster Chester Delaware and Montgomery counties Pennsylvania. Primary capacity will be 250000 horsepower, with ultimate 280000 horsepower. Maryland dam and powerhouse, financing to be undertaken by Susquehanna Water Power Co. of Harrisburg. Power to be sold to Philadelphia Electric Co.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Power Commission
Susquehanna Telephone Co
Belair
Susquehanna Water Power Co
Harrisburg
Cecil
Barford counties
York
Lancaster
Chester
Delaware
Montgomery
Philadelphia Electric Co
One Hundred Years Ago in 1825 World Snapshot
A 1825 world survey notes a year of peace and progress with advances in science and industry. Highlights include the first steam voyage to Australia, Adams and Calhoun elected, Lafayette celebrated, early steam railways in England, Erie and Champlain canals, and labor reforms amid temperance debates.
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Europe
America
England
Australia
United States
House of Representatives
House
John Quincy Adams
John C. Calhoun
Congress
New York
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Ohio
Clay
Webster
Senate
Marquis de Lafayette
Banker Hill
Dadiel Webster
George Stephenson
horea
Faraday
Jehan Crowther
Germany
Yeo Fucks
Joseph Clement
John Herschel
Rhine
Erie
Champlain
Thames
Brunel
London
British and Foreign Temperance Society
Newton Theological Institute
Baltimore Emerges From Snow And Sleet
Baltimore, January 3, storm bound for 36 hours, emerged from a mountain of snow and sleet and prepared to resume normal business. Transportation reached about 60 percent efficiency as thaw began and 2,000 laborers worked through the night to clear streets and rail lines. Officials of United Railways announced service nearly back to normal by noon with only minor delays on eastern lines.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
United Railways
Radio Stocks Surge on New York Market
Stocks of radio industry firms including Manhattan Electrical Supply Bosch Magneto Westinghouse Electric Electric Storage Battery and General Electric jumped sharply in New York trading today. Volume neared 1 100 000 shares as standards industrials showed notable strength.
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Associated Press
New York
Manhattan
Bosch Magneto
Westinghouse Filectric
General Electric
Fire Sweeps Old Fort McHenry. $15,000 Loss
A blaze broke out at the old hospital barracks near the Fort McHenry fortification damaging several small frame buildings and three wards. A 125 man bucket squad of World War I veterans contained the fire to outer structures as nearby Baltimore fire apparatus joined. Loss estimated at $15,000.
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Associated Press
Deauineré
Jol
vatio
Six Family Members Die From Escaping Gas in Ontario House
The Associated Press reports in Rockville Ontario that six members of Jesse Gray’s family were found dead from gas in their small house. The gas source remains unknown as the municipal system was not connected to the residence. The victims include Gray, his wife, and four sons ages nine to twenty six.
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Associated Press
rockville
Ontario
Jesse Gray
Gray
Net earnings of Federal Reserve Banks fall in 1921 totals
Washington reports that the combined net earnings of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks totaled 33 760 000 for 1921, a drop of 6 900 090 from 1920. The decline reflects reduced earnings across the system with no further details given on causes.
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FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS
Associated Press
Washington
Aserezete
Marx rejects coalition ministry in Berlin report
The Associated Press reports that Chancellor Marx declared a coalition ministry not possible and that he would not form a government. The note highlights Berlin political stalemate, with implications for the Reichstag's future handling of policy.
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MARX
Traffic Improves After Snow Lingers Across State
Snow lingered across the state though plows opened main arteries and traffic moved with little hindrance. Wind failed to arrive as predicted, temperatures rose, rain likely, and Frederick county faced winter challenges including earlier crop losses and historic dry spells.
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Unoavinca
trathc
State Road Commission
Frederick county
national observer
Frederick
Point of Rocks
Ceprivnd ea
Rioting Between Fascisti and Opponents In Italy
Rome reports fatalities and numerous wounded as Fascisti clashes with opposition. Government dispatch says strict measures will safeguard welfare, with seizures of opposition newspapers and searches of private homes amid continued tensions.
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Associated Press
Rome
Fascisti
Hely
Council of Ministers
Weather forecast for the North and Middle Atlantic States
The week beginning Monday brings mild temperatures with rain at the start and again midweek. Most locations stay above normal until a brief cold spell toward the end. Washington reports conditions reflecting the regional pattern.
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Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Descendant of Tyler Is Dead in Virginia
Roanoke Va Jan 3 James Haze Tyler 18 former governor of Vir ginia and descendant of President John Trier died at his home at East Radford Entertains for Mrs Frost A luncheon given Wednesday in honor of Mrs Albert T Frost Worcester Mass by Mrs John S Newman at her College Park home Canada exported 401983 tons of sypsum during the year ended March B1 124
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Associated Press
Roanoke
James Haze Tyler
Virginia
John Trier
East Radford
Frost
Albert T. Frost
Worcester
Mass
Mirs
John S. Newman
College Park
Canada
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