January 15 in American History Highlights
January 15 marks notable events and births including abolitionist Abby Kelley Foster born in 1811 and Fort Fisher’s 1865 capture by Union forces. It notes General Wagner’s 1914 death and a brief astronomy snippet listing visible planets and a Nebula Andromeda description with eclipse-like timing details.
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Abby Kelley
Foster
Pelham
Mass
Fort Fisher
N. C
A. Terry
Louis Wagner
Philadelphia
Prospective Groom Lacks Town in Adams County for License
Deputy Clerk Groff faced a ticklish moment in the Court House when a couple sought a marriage license. The groom could not name his home town, first saying Adams town then Adams county, finally revealing residence as Fairfield, Pennsylvania with parental consent.
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Charles. B
Groff
Court House
Adamstown
Adams County
Mr. Groff
Fairfield
Among the Sick in Local Notices
Miss Mary Lease of North Market street is confined with a hand boil. Mrs. Jesse Ryan of Ridgeville, operated on in a Baltimore hospital, is progressing well and expected home in about a week.
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Mary Lease
North Market Street
Jesse Ryan
Ridgeville
Baltimore
More Members For Library Association
Frederick Public Library Association members canvass the city to recruit new supporters. Additional members will broaden the librarys work and move it toward a self sustaining basis.
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Frederick
Drink Hot Tea For A Bad Cold Ad
An old advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea as a remedy for colds. It claims a tablespoon steeped in boiling water, strained, and drunk relieves congestion and breaks up the illness, promising inexpensive, harmless herbal ingredients.
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Hamburg
Brunswick Postmaster Election Opens to All
A civil service examination process for Brunswick postmaster opens eligibility to any applicant of legal age, with written applications due by February 1. An inspector will assess fitness, not political ties or religion, in a contest sparked by Walter G. Musgrove’s nomination and shifting endorsements. The office pays 1700 yearly with a 426 clerk’s salary, Brunswick third class.
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Brunswick Postoffice
W. T. Gregory
Postoffice Department
Brunswick
A. R. Spitzer
State Central Committee
Walter G. Musgrove
Central Committee
Lewis
Musgrove
F. L. Spitzer
Emmitsburg
Frederick
Wheat Prices Rise Sharply Amid Foreign Demand
Wheat surged to 1.37 a bushel in Frederick and 1.43 in Baltimore, with forecasts toward 1.50 as foreign demand pushes prices higher. Corn held at 3.50 a barrel as markets across the country stayed firm. Chicago neared Baltimore's bid at 1.42. Local notes include the Junior Frederick County Farmers Association meeting led by Otto Reinmuth and a town freight-rate increase by 6 percent delayed for coal and ore. A Hood College concert benefits from Marie Stoddart return alongside harpist Felice Tula in Baltimore.
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Frederick
Baltimore
Chicago
Frederick County Farmers’ Association
Otto Reinmuth
Wade Thomas
Stabler
Walked Eight Miles Won on a Wager in Hagerstown
Assistant Sanitary Engineer Mayo Tolman of Hagerstown walked eight miles to Jefferson to reach the trolley and beat 8 o clock on a wager, reaching Hagerstown area. Real estate agent Grayson H. Staley sold 180 acres near New Market to Clifford G. Miller on private terms. Hagerstown High hosts a game against the local team on the Diamond rink in the season opener on the new floor. County Treasurer Fred W. Cramer celebrated his 32nd birthday yesterday.
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Mayo Tolman
Hagerstown
Brunswick
Mr. Tolman
Jefferson
Grayson H. Staley
John A. Detrick
New Market
Hameville
Clifford G. Miller
Special Winter Clothing Sale at The Underselling Store
The Underselling Store at 12 South Market Street announces a closing out sale on winter goods. Suits overcoats underwear hats caps heavy shoes and gloves are offered at very low prices with discounts including 20 percent on sweaters and 252 and 50 cent ties now 19 cents. About 253 Mackinaw coats remain priced to clear all first quality items.
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South Market Street
Yellow Springs man linked to forgery case and jewelry scheme
Marino arrested yesterday in Yellow Springs and taken to Baltimore to answer forgery charges was described as acting for a Cleveland jewelry firm. He allegedly left a punch board and jewelry case at D. H. Shankle’s store and promised to deliver 30 dozen CARS to a merchant for credit, but failed to deliver. The ore valued at $10.50. Also noted is Rev J Spangler Kieffer’s 47th anniversary as Zion Reformed Church pastor in Hagerstown.
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Yellow Springs
Rey Pomt
Marino
Baltimore
Cleveland
D. H. Shankle
Shankle
J. Spangler Kieffer
D. D
Zion Reformed Church
Hagerstown
Auctioneered Livestock Sale on Point of Rocks Road
Dressed turkeys geese and chickens at John W Null auctioneer will sell for Curtis T Zimmerman on March 29 1915 on Point of Rocks Road five miles from Frederick livestock and farming implements and household goods. Fresh Standard Oysters two cents a quart Phone 611 J M Culler. Fresh fish at all times at Cechs Cash Market. Advertisement mentions Chamberlains Tablets aiding biliousness and constipation with testimonial from BF Erwin Peru.
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John W. Null
Curtis T. Zimmerman
Point of Rocks
Frederick
J. M. Culler
Cechs
Erwin
Peru
Chamberlain
Deslare
Committee Named for Big Banquet by Frederick Board of Trade
President Cronenburg announces a February banquet by the Frederick Board of Trade to boost interest and membership. The committee includes James H. Gambrill Jr., Noah E. Cramer, Charles McC. Mathias, Dr. T. M. Williamson, and Frank J. Newman. Good roads will be the keynote. guests may include an out of town figure. The event will be subscription based with venue and guest details to come.
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Cronenburg
J. Murray Cronenburg
Frederick Board of Trade
Trade Board
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Noah E. Cramer
Charles McC. Mathias
T. M. Williamson
Frank J. Newman
Mater
Board of Trade
Frederick
Eka
Engagement Extraordinary at Hood College by Felice Tula
Engagement announced for Marie Stoddart at Hood College on Monday evening the 18th with Felice Tula praised as Baltimore’s finest harpist. Tickets cost 50 cents for Preparatory Department members, proceeds credited to the Building Fund. Also notes auction of unimproved lots between Water and Misner behind Union Manufacturing Co. plant.
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Marie Stoddart
Hood College
Felice Tula
Baltimore
Misner
Union Manufacturing Co
W. Obenderfer
E. Patrick Sr
Frederick, Md
Citizens National Bank Report of Condition Frederick 1915
Report of the condition of Citizens National Bank of Frederick Maryland as of December 31 1914 showing loans and discounts overdrafts bonds deposits reserves and liabilities including capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits with details on circulation, reserves, and various deposit categories. Bank cashier Wm G Zimmerman swears to truth of figures before A LeRoy McCardell notary on January 8 1915 with directors attesting.
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Citizens National Bank
Frederick
Federal Bank
Rocayencevnas
Tredernt
Renerve Doak Vecesenses Ceneteae
Anlme
U. S
Cnok Wee Eee Ceee
United States
Marylan
Announcement of Blacksmith Shop Purchase and Services
Announcement states Streett Ball and Lidie purchased Mr Hagan's blacksmith shop horseshoeing and coach business and offer blacksmithing horseshoeing and repairing with auto painting and trimming as a specialty. They promise the same competent crew and identical prices and invite trial. Also notes 10 000 raw fare wanted and high cash prices for raw furs cattle hogs sheep calves with shipments weekly from B & O Stock Yards. Includes other local notices and a music shop promotion.
Real estate and loan listings by Joen N. Clary
Joen N. Clary Real Estate and Loans offers sale listings for modern dwellings on West Third Elm Madison East Church Second West Second streets and a fine three story brick dwelling. Also mentions farms in the county and mortgage loans. Office with F G Thomas & Son at 20 West Patrick Street.
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West Third Street
Elm Street
Madison Street
East Church St
East Second Street
West Second Street
F. G. Thomas & Eon
West Patrick 8St
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the News
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Maryland
Weather Sureau
Life's
Lowens
Oysters Hood College Hall
Cecil's
Wee
Dr. Leon
Karl Jacobson
Rosenstock Bros. G.‘Quynn & Co
Geo. M. Gittinger
Wertheime
Zimmermah Derseiling Store
M. Cullei
SPAP
NEW Turn
Fight For Brunswick P. 0
Lewie
W. G. Musgrove
Donald Weems
Red
Georgetown
Junior Farmers’ Association
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Easton
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York City
Fred. W. Cramer
Cecil’s Cash Market
Frederick County
CECH/S
Berlin
the Rhine
Rmany
Arthur K. Peck
Armory
Independent Hose Company
West Church Street
Robt. E. Delaplaine
Jemima
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Singer
Patrick St
Ariel
Frequentis
Citizens' National Bank
Toat
John & Newman
C. H. Conley
J. D. Baker
Pearre’s Pharmacy
Perarre's
Drug Store OF Special Service
Telephone
John D. Hendrickson
Mieses
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Cette
Potts & Griffin
OUR Real
Dill Avenue
Northwest Addition
Insurance
Court ST
ANCE
WM. D. Baumgardner
B. & O. Stock Yards
David Cramer
Tipperary
Sha Shipleys Temple OF Fancy
Thomas P. Rice
Are
Church Street
Satory
Second Street
Pike
Court Street
Grayson H. Mercer
State Road
Church
Parma
Carroll
Montgomery Vanes
Gity
Investmenan Moe
Ofice—People’s Insurance
Joen N. Clary
Real Estate and Loane
Albaugh & Harrington
Walkersville
Bexta
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