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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1916

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2

Uniters Flect and Later Hold Feast At Annual Fire Company Meeting

The United Steam Fire Engine Company held its annual meeting with strong turnout. Treasurer Schaeffer L. Rhoads reported receipts 2506.17 and expenditures 2379.06, leaving 127.11. the report was referred to auditing. Election results favored W Bartgis Storm as financial secretary and William L Ramsburg as foreman. A plan to buy a Victrola for the engine house was discussed with a committee to report up to 100 dollars. A banquet followed with a large attendance and a crayon portrait gift to President Robert A Bennett.

United Steam Fire Engine Company Robert A. Bennett Schaeffer L. Rhoads William L. Ramsburg Harling E. Sponseller W. Bartgis Storm G. Edward Schell Storm Schell Foreman Charless. Keefer Thomas Chew John H. Young Guy Mateny Wilbur F Brown Guy Stoner Ira J. McCurdy Robert S. Tyson Thomas Freeman Diton Albert §. Brown Wiliam FE Harry J. Lippe J. Harry Kennedy William E. Darner Jacob L. Engelbrecht Charles 5. Rossman Rescor B. Rhoads C. Haller Rhoads William B James John T. Best Guy F. Ruprecht Walter L. Flautt Randolph N. Martz Maryland Aaron R. Anders HH Rorsey Fsom Reno S. Harp Mr. Etearson John F. Kreh Bennett Pree Dent Bennett William HH. Gilbert Gravenn B. Haber Randolph N Marte J Harry Kenordy Robert A. Beanett Roger F. Young George

Frightful Farm Fire Kills Livestock in Myersville

Destructive blaze on Wheeler A. Smith's farm in Myersville is believed incendiary and left a burned barn, seven horses, eleven cattle, six hogs, a stallion, machinery, and 300 bushels of wheat totaling near eight thousand dollars in losses. Fire marshal to investigate. Two children fatally burned at East Seventh street home in separate accident. rescue efforts by neighbors saved another, with funeral plans set.

Wheeler A. Smith Myeraville Marshal Myers Myersville Myersville and Ellerton Company Hordeaux Smith George W. Bittle Wilbur Shen Penl Wachtel Cincinnati Myers Mr Smith

Death notices: Martha Koontz in Cumberland township

Martha Koontz died last Wednesday at the home of her son in law Charles Plank Cumberland township aged 68 years four months and twenty six days She had been ill for some time Survived by ten children including William E Thomas Russell H Koontz and Mrs Geo Harner Emmitsburg Mrs Ida Byard Middletown Mrs 4 S Lentz Littlestown John T and James A Koontz Mrs Charles M Plank and Miss Helen Koontz all of Cumberland township Funeral services were at the Lutheran church Emmitsburg Interment in the Lutheran cemetery at that place

East Seventh Street Josephine Frank William Frank Annabelle Lear William Lear Frederick City Hospital Frank Lear Frank Home C. M. Albaugh M. F. Catsail Alhauch Albaugh Martha Koontz Martha R. Koontz Charles Plank Cumberland Township Koontz Adams County William E. Thomas Russell H. Koontz Geo. Harner Emmitsburg Ida Byard Middletown 4. S. Lentz Littlestown John T James A. Koontz Charles M. Plank Helen Koontz Lutheran Church Latheran Cemetery That Place

Funeral for Mrs Jacob S Gira hil set in Frederick

The funeral of Mrs. Jacob S. Gira hil, wife of the amator of Union Bridge, who died in Vaien Bridge, will be held tomorrow. The body will be brought to Frederick by the Northern Central Railroad arriving at 12 10. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. The funeral director is G Carter. Also noted is the burial of Irving Miller, former Frederick resident, in Mt. Olivet yesterday afternoon and a suicide death of John Longman aged 77, formerly of Leedysville, in Washington court.

Jacob S. Girahil Union Bridge Vaien Bridge Tomercow Frederick Northern Central Railroad Mt. Olivet G. ¢ “Arty Mre Irving Miller Baltimore Vet Marylender Washinton Court John Longman Leedysville Mount Morke Nt Hs

Election of Officers in Junior Fire Company Adopts New Officers

At the annual meeting of the Junior Fire Company the election of officers followed a detailed treasurer’s report showing receipts of 2025 from Frederick City and 84 from rail, with numerous expenditures including salaries 1505.76 and repairs 87.42. The new officers named include President A Kemp Keefer and Vice President Henry Hansot Maulsby, with a slate for secretary treasurer and various chiefs and assistants across engineering, hose, pipemen, truckmen, and a chaplain Rev Henri LG. Kiefter.

Poe Sayp Nit Merudverd Frederick City T. Sar Hunter Mies Matisty Ad Mechanica Bank A. Kemp Keefer Henry Hansot Maulsby J. Frank Misenhauer John Vrane's Smith F. B. Sappington, Sr Millard F. Lease Thomas P. Rice Fra Biser George William Shipley Lewis R. Dertzbaugh Harry Gilbert Lewis Bayer Robert Thomas Raymond Loy Marshall Fogle Charles F. Shipley Firewen Richard Baer John Blumenauer Fred. Meisling Harry Thompson John Gittineer James Glessner H. Brucher David Weinberg Harry Kline Jacob Esterly Wm Meredith Smith Henri LG. Kiefter

Confesses To Brunswick Thefts In Washington Arrest

William A. Hackley aged 46 confessed to robberies at the DC Winebrone and son wholesale warehouse and the East B and O station in Brunswick after being confronted by Detective Webber. He was held on Washington charges and will be sent to Frederick. Cigarettes and tobacco were taken and led to the undoing. He is believed tied to other Brunswick robberies in the past year.

Brunswick Washington William A. Hackley Webber Winebrone and Son East B. and Frederick Hackley

Former Senator Rohrback Buys Four College Park Lots

Former Senator Jacob Rohrback purchased four lots in College Park. The parcels lie between the homes of John S. Kewmai ord Dr. W. Meredith Smith, signaling a notable local property move in the City.

Boys College

Can Eat Once Again Says Mrs Feddling

Mrs Florence Faldins of Arch street South Cumberland Maryland describes five years of stomach growth and indigestion pain, inability to keep food, and extreme fatigue. After taking Tanlac she reports relief from pain and renewed energy, and plans to continue treatment until fully well. Frederick druggist Wr Quarles markets the remedy with testimonials.

Florence Faldins Arch Street South Cumberland Tanlac Mer Dar Titan Taniac Batart Tonja Frederick Wr Quarles Williamson’s

190 Trees Trimmed by State Forest Wardens and Company

State Forest Warden Charles E Klein of Braddock and C P Telephone Company workers finished clearing 35 miles of lines from Myattstown to Myersville and Middletown to South Mountain. About 190 trees were trimmed with stumps painted where needed, 2000 posts cut from property, and twenty five cords of wood hauled. A second county section will be mapped by the telephone crew with state warden aid. Ex Postmaster Jailed. Winfred E Berry jailed 60 days in Baltimore for converting 251 in money order funds while Rockville postmaster. He pled guilty December 17. Another Charge For Rev May. Rev David May of New Market, formerly with the Church of the Holy Evangelists, resigned and took charge of St John’s Episcopal, Glynton. Circulating Petitions. Petitions circulate in Frederick to be presented to the General Assembly to decide if the state should vote wet or dry.

Charles E. Klein Braddock C. and P. Telephone Company Ines Myattstown Myersville Middletown South Mountain Winfred E. Berry Baltimore City Rockville Montgomery County May David May New Market This County Rom Church of the Holy Evangelists Canton St. John’s Episcopal Church Glynton Frederick General Assembly

California Syrup of Figs Ad Condensed Warning

A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims the syrup relieves constipation, clears bowels, and improves mood, urging parents to seek the genuine 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company

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Rhoads Frederick Firemen Uniteds Arrabelle Lear Macy Hee Best Aj Tt Sappington A. K. Keefer Mrs. Fedding Forest Warden C.& P. Men Clear Company Woteak Banking Department of the State Central Trust Company Mary the Central Trust Company the Home Building and Loan Association Association Charles F. Knock William E. Filler Edgar H. McBride Gillette Enders Keen-Kutter Gem and Strops Woo Hygeia Ice & Coal CO W. Patrick St FR. Columets Knott iSuccessor Hesant & Mkaett W. H. Knock Frederick, MD H. D. Baumgardner N. Market Street Market Street RA Dhiyes
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