Last Of City's Ransom Bonds To Be Paid On Oct 1 1951
Frederick will pay the final Civil War ransom bonds on October 1, 1951. The $200,000 debt, issued in 1917 and tied to wartime aid, will be redeemed at Citizens National Bank. City Register A. Aubrey Nicodemus notes public interest and occasional inquiries from across the country as Frederick seeks redress for the unsettled claim dating to 1864.
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Betty Sullivan
United States
Appomatox Court House
Frederick
Jubal Early
Washington
United States Treasury
Aubrey Nicodemus
Citizens National Bank
Nicodemus
Congress
War Claims Committee of the House
Maryland
David J. Lewis
Edward Y. Goldsborough
Edward J. Smith
City Register
Early
Brown's
Carroll Street
Bantz's
Brewer's Alley
Tyson's
Coppersmith’s
G. Cole
Frederick Citizens and the Civil War Indemnity Debate
The article recounts a congressional push to indemnify Frederick, Maryland for damages and losses during the Civil War. It details arguments by Congressman Lewis about protective omissions, restitution in similar cases, and the role of the Frederick incident in delaying Confederate forces, aiding Union defense. Washington refused payment, leaving Frederick with a documented claim of over $400,000 in loyalty-related losses and receipts.
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Frederick
Lew Wallace
Washington
Lewis
Christmas Party Of The Friendly Girls Class
The Friendly Girls Class of Evangelical Lutheran Church School held its December meeting at Mrs Thome on December 27. Mrs Shipley conducted Scripture reading and led the group in the Lord's Prayer.
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Friendly Girls
Evangelical Lutheran Church School
Elizabeth Shipley
Ler Thome
Christmas Basket Drive Receives Club Support
President Lola Wachter reported members donated clothing and food for a needy family. The Christmas basket was delivered by the president. A guess box prize from Mrs. Beatrice Cole went to Mrs. Wachter. Secret sisters for the past year were noted.
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Lola Wachter
Beatrice Cole
Wachter
Secret Sisters
Christmas gathering highlights gifts and faith in community
Notes recount a Christmas gathering where members exchanged gifts and decorations reflected the spirit of Christ. Mrs Shipley received a token from the class for friendliness and loyalty. The next meeting is planned at the home of Mrs Frances Spurrier on East Church Street. Mas. Vire
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Christihas
Shipley
Frances Spurrier
Oado East Church Street
Mas
Enshostesses Named Amid Frederick Society Roundup
The News of Frederick Maryland lists Mack and Dorothy E Keyes as enshostesses for a social event. Other attendees include Mrs Rely Abrecht Mrs Mariel Baer Mrs Evelyn Clark Miss Katherine Bussiad and several others, with Argentinas five major universities referenced in the surrounding context.
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Frederick
Wednesr
Winin Mack
Dorothy E. Keyes
Rely Abrecht
Mariel Baer
Evelyn Clark
Katherine Bussiad
Marian di
Kila Deater
Maggie Box
Jerry Keefer
Irene Lanty
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Congressman Lewis
John F. Kreh
Jacob B. Tyson
Gideon Ernest Bantz
John C. Hardt
Joan Baumgardner
Hiram M. Keefer
G. 5. Groshon
Theodore Brogkey
W. H. Abrecht
George J. Buckey
Fritchie Hanshew
C. H. Eckstein
Z. James Giltinger
Michael McCaffrey
Unio
Wenod Ape
Pertussing
West Patrick St
Blue Ridge
Roy Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
Hagerstown
New York, N
Roy
Untontown
Pittsburgh
Chambersburg
Hancock, MD
Eyade
Ritchie Associates Finance Corp
Easy Church Street
Frederick, MD
Executrix
Orphan's Court
Frederick County
East Street
Fannie Zelgier
Singer Electric
Defrance
Fannie Zeigler
Ella Z. Fahrney
Richard E. Zimmerman
Emmert R. Bowlus
Sears and
SAVE
Homart Bath Ensemble
Homart
SEARS
Yesteryear
Sheffield
John
W. Patrick ST
Helen Mock
Virginia Mock
Garnetta Morgan
Doroth Murray
Helen Repp
Spurrier
Jane Stull
Rutherle Droneburg
Argentina
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