Nest of Owls charter group to form in city meeting
National Organizer E D Moore announced a local Nest of Owls to be formed within a week with hundreds expected to join. Meetings to be held in a hall. officers to be elected at the first meeting. Local dues are 75 cents weekly with $5 charter and $25 initiation later. Benefits include $7 weekly sick and accident pay and $250 death benefits, plus a physician for members and families and support for orphans.
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Nest of Owls
E. D. Moore
Moore
J. C. Lassiter
C. E. Coop
H. H. Hoffman
F. F. Grubbs
W. C. Duvall
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United States
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New Zealand
Australia
Frederick
Hoffmans Body Disinterred After Insurance Dispute
The body of former Justice Ernest Hoffman of Hagerstown was disinterred yesterday for an autopsy after a quarrel over accident policy payment. The insurer contends Hoffman's death resulted from heart disease induced by shock, not the automobile crash of December 5. He died in hospital five hours after the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hoffman
Hagerstown
Hoffman
Farmers Tape For More Agriculture Teaching In Schools
A delegation from Howard County farmers urged the school commissioners to boost agricultural instruction in public schools to keep rural youth from leaving the county for city opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Clubs of
Howard County
Frederick Aerie Eagles Install New Officers
Frederick Aerie of Eagles No 1087 held a banquet at their hall with Leo Weinberg delivering the principal address. Police officer John Adams and Frederick Riggles spoke. Worthy President Mor Man presided as Frank S Wachter installed the officers. Bartholow and Feyser coordinated the repast and a local Negro orchestra provided music. Food unused was donated to the American Rescue Workers. New officers include Charles Hoffman as Worthy President and R G Witter as Worthy Vice President.
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Frederick Aerie
Eagles
Leo Weinberg
Frederick Bar
John Adams
Frederick Riggles
Enarfes Morrman
Frank S. Wachter
Bartholow
Feyser
Imusic
Worthy
Charles Hoffman
R. G. Witter
Ernest M. Fox
Charles M. Hagan
William B. Wolfe
Peter E. Flair
Charles W. Wiles
B. O. Thomas
Scouts at Walkersville Plans for a Troop
Rev Paul Holdcraft of Walkersville United Brethren Church aims to organize a Boy Scout troop in the town during the coming weeks. Evengelistic meetings delay formal steps until their close. First meeting in the church will invite boys and parents. Committees and officer installations to follow with Frederick scouts presiding.
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Paul Holdcraft
United Brethren Church of
Walkersville
Holdcraft
Frederick
H. B. Clark
Evangelical Lutheran Church Troop
Post Office Receipts Pin First Class Status Target
A three month gain of about $1,000 in post office receipts would qualify the office for first class status but annual business must meet a set level to maintain it. December's receipts rose by $342.71 over December 1913 and July through December 1914 earned $811.14 more than the corresponding period last year.
Marvels Presents Peg o the Wilds in Feature Program
Marvel offers Peg o the Wilds as today’s feature with William Shay and Violet Mersereau leading the production before a Frederick audience. The American Eclair offering The Yellow Streak, shown last night in two parts with William Sheerer and Irma Barie, drew a large crowd despite rain, maintaining the Marvel standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg O
Wilds
Marvel
William Shay
Violet Mersereau
Frederick
William Sheerer
Irma Barie
Empire Theatre Schedules Two Ifs Tonight and Tomorrow
Theatre goers in Frederick are told by Manager Smith that tomorrow The Naked Truth in five parts will be shown. The film, produced by George Kleine, is part of the Empire's weekly program. Tonight The Great Leap in four parts and the 18th episode of The Perils of Pauline will also be shown.
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Frederick
Smith
The
Empire Theatre
George Kleine
Empire
Pauline
Mae Marsh
Robert
Harron
Hae
Pauine
Pearl White
Crane Wilbur
Paul Panzer
George Kline
Mississippi
Jerome H. Remick
New York
Matinos Daily
Westminster man files voluntary bankruptcy petition
Frank J. Miller of Westminster filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States Court at Baltimore. He lists liabilities of $15,605.14 and assets of $161. Arthur D. Willard of Frederick was appointed referee in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Miller
Westminster
United States Court
Baltimore
Arthur D. Willard
Frederick
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward and Testimonial
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo advertise internal remedy. testimonials from National Bank of Commerce endorse their trustworthiness. Cure priced at 75 cents per bottle with family pills for constipation also promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
FP. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Passengers Flee Car Fire On Market Street Near Empire Theatre
A trolley car on Market Street near the Empire theatre burst into bright flames from the rear wheel around 5 45 PM. Passengers fled as the blaze illuminated the street. Fire damped with water and the car resumed its trip minus the passengers, likely fearing an explosion. The cause is believed to be a hot box.
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Market Street
Empire Theatre
New York
Almanac review and Lee Chapter events outline
Copies of the World 1915 Almanac arrive in Frederick with a wide scope including a European War review and 1914 state platforms, plus Mexican situation and more than a thousand pages. Fitzhugh Lee Chapter No 279 marks Lee’s birthday celebration January 19 with songs readings and officer elections. school board discusses Mt Alry funds and custody case with divorce filing by Martha N Shank and attorney Charles McC Mathias seeking custody of their child.
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Frederick
Fitzhugh Lee
Robert E. Lee
Fitzhugh, Lee
Mt. Alry
Frederick County
Carroll County
Martha N. Shank
Charles McC. Mathias
Guy L. Shank
Frederick County Historical Society Meeting Postponed
Inclement weather forced the monthly Frederick County Historical Society meeting to be canceled last evening. The same program will be presented Friday evening when the meeting is rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Historical Society
Grain Markets Report from Frederick and Hagerstown
Wheat prices drop by one cent in Frederick to 1.29 per bushel captured alongside Hagerstown dealers bidding 1.28 for wheat. Corn remains at 3.40 per barrel.
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Frederick
Hagerstown
Musterole: A Mustard Ointment for Cold and Aches
A vintage advertisement touts Musterole as a clean mustard oil ointment for headaches sore throats bronchitis croup stiff neck and facial neuralgia with claims of quick relief and no stomach or heart effects. It promotes 25c 50c jars and a hospital size from the Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio and warns to avoid imitations.
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Cleveland
Maryland Slate in Nomination for Six Federal Offices
Nominations for six Maryland federal posts were sent to the Senate by the President. The dispatch from Washington notes strong expectation of Senate confirmation soon as Senators Smith and Lee have pledged no objections. Nominees include Samuel K. Dennis as United States District Attorney William W. Steelanan as United States Marshal William P. Ryan as Collector of the Port W. Steele as United States Surveyor Walter Warner as United States Appraiser James A. McQuade as United States Appraiser.
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Maryland
Senate
Wham
Wita
Smith
Lee
Gays Wn
Washington
Samuel K. Dennis
United States
William W. Steelanan
Wiliam P. Ryan
Portiny
James A. M'Quade
Grove sells retail grocery to Cecil at 43 South Market
Benjamin F. Grove sells the retail department of his grocery at 43 South Market street to William M. Cecil who takes charge. Grove will maintain the wholesale business at the old stand and devote full time to it. Cecil, ex-partner of Cecil & Roelke, seeks success in the new venture. District Deputy Grand Master Geo D. Nixdorf installed officers at Frederick City Lodge No 100 I O C F and Francis Scott Key Council No 48 O U A M installed officers. next meeting plans a first degree for a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Grove
South Market Street
Wiliam M. Cecil
Mr. Grove
Cecil
Cecil & Roelke
Geo. D. Nixdorf
Frederick City
Take Cascarets For Constipation And Bowel Health
Patent medicine ad promoting Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy for constipation and colon cleansing. Claims a torpid liver and clogged bowels cause indigestion and foul breath, promising gentle overnight action and lasting relief for adults and children alike.
YMCA Reopens After Diphtheria Case At Boarders’ Wing
The YMCA reopened today following a diphtheria outbreak among a boarder. Secretary Harley reported visitors had come and that the building would be patronized as usual. The Free Library and YMCA were fumigated, boarders barred from rooms, while janitor Mr. Koogle stayed on duty. A belt quarantine for the area continued into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley
Button Pesvie
Donight
Koogle
Annual meeting notice for Franklin Savings Bank weekly depository
The document details a 1915 annual meeting notice for Franklin Savings Bank of Frederick. It notes a sworn financial statement by Secretary Geo W Heinlein, lists directors, and sets January 12 1915 as the meeting date from 10 am to 12 pm to elect directors for the coming year James Houck, President.
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Maryinand
Frederick
W. Heintein
Geo. W. Heinlein
Wesley Kindley
Clayton O
Reedy
Henry M. Geptinget
John Hershberger
Franklin Savinge Bank
Ths
James Houck
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