Runaway freight engine terrorizes Frederick line near Washington Junction
Engineer Edward Butts of Baltimore sustained a fractured leg after jumping from a runaway freight engine that tore past Adamstown and Washington Junction at high speed. Fireman Esworthy was uninjured. The engine halted west of Washington Junction after reaching about 40 miles per hour, with brakes damaged and heavy steam on. Butts walked to Adams Town Junction despite his injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monster
Junction
Frederick
Washington Junction
Metropolitan Branch
Edward Butts
Baltimore
Joseph G Thomas
Adamstown
Esworthy
Reels Mille
Manor Woods Hill
Adametown Junction
Elworthy
Washington
Catoctin
Butts
John W. Null
Adamstown Junction
Doubs
Building a Small House Challenge and Triumph
Raymond Comstock notes in Countryside Magazine that a small house must balance space charm distinction utility and comfort with economy. Builders often sacrifice qualities. when a creator achieves all six inside a modest budget it deserves record and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Comstock
Countryside Magazine
Oddest of Queer Fishes in the Sargasso Sea
The article describes the frogfish or sargasso fish a queer creature of the Sargasso Sea known to sailors. It has limb like pectoral fins for clinging to weed bold gaudy colors resemble surrounding vegetation and changes shade with decaying weed. Its gelatinous scales absorb water enlarging into a raft shaped mass several feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargasso Sea
McSwine's Gun and the Irish Coastal Cliffs Legend
An archaic description presents McSwine's gun like a prodigious threat along County Ireland's coast. It speaks of cliffs, a tide of immense force, and a mythical sound that could be heard twenty or thirty miles away, shaping a dramatic coastal legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSwine
County
Ireland
Canada
Man Admired for Enterprises Amid Strife
A cryptic note praises someone as a man who admires youth for stealing enterprises despite adversity. The fragmentary text lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to specify a full news item.
Recent Obituaries From Frederick Area Residents
Frederick area notices report the deaths of John Wm. Lambright age 85 3 6 in Frederick West Fourth Street widow Mrs Lambright funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Mt Olivet with Thos P Rice in charge. Mary Elizabeth Routzahn 74 9 20 died in Myersville pneumonia surviving husband three sons and five daughters funeral Wednesday 10 am Lutheran Church Myersville. Sarah B Tucker 72 died Baltimore after four months illness survived by two daughters funeral in Frederick Mt Olivet. Benjamin Temple 67 8 23 died Montevue Hospital kidney trouble buried Pearl funeral director C E Cline. Celia Reeseman 70 died Waynesboro siblings listed. infant Tilton Arthur Senter died age 6 days funeral Mt Oliver. Alonzo Patterson colored died home parents East Street funeral Laboring Sons cemetery. additional notes on families and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wm. Lambright
Frederick
West Fourth Street
Philly Lambright
David
James Wills
Elmer Fader
E. D. Baltzell
Kate Dyer
Charles Walsh
Adie Header
George Wills
Baltmore
Wm. Adams
Mt Olivet
Thos. P. Rice
George BD. Routzahn
Mary Elizabeth Routzahn
George D. Routzahn
Myersville
Mzra Cou
Middletown Valley
Harry
West
William
Allentown
William Munshower
Riley Winters
Benevola
C. B. Castle
Castle
Shippensburg
Joseph Funk
Hoogerstown
J. E. McDonough
Sarah B. Tucker
Rose Burker
William Street
Baltimore
Tucker
Frederick County
Nettie Warfield
O. Train
Oy Humumelbaugh
Mt. Olivet
Thomas P. Rice
Benjamin Temple
Montevue Hospital
Pearl
C. E. Cline
Tilton Arthur Senter
Charles B. Senter
Park Place
Mt. Oliver
F. Schroeder
Alonzo Patterson
Richard
Alice Patterson
Eaststret
Laboring Sons
Price
Funeral Notices for Emanuel Stup and Josiah Combash
The funeral of Emanuel Stup of Urbana was held Friday at 12:30 PM at his home with Rev. W. A Lrtle officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery, Geo W. Peters served as funeral director. A separate service for Josiah Combash, a colored man, occurred yesterday at Asbury M. E. church with Rev. W. A. English delivering the sermon. Interment was at Creeamount cemetery. pallbearers included M. E. Jenkins and Grayson Larkins among others. Thomas P. Rice was director. The Emancipation Association attended and offered resolutions of respect. Joe, longtime employee of Editor Wailawr iowaldin, formerly worked at The Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Stup
Urbana
Rev. W. A Lrtle
Geo. D. Smith Wallis Pries
Otis Hendrickson
J. S. Grinedr
Chas. Duddarer
Fdel Yaste
Mt. Olivet
Geo W. Peters
Josiah Combash
Asbury M. E. Church
W. A. English
Creeamount Cemetery
M. E. Jenkins
Grayson Larkins
Chfford Holland
Laven Leakins
J. West Diggs
George Percel
Thomas P. Rice
the Times
Joe
Wailawriowaldin
Car Pleasures and Pedestrian Battles in Birmingham
A fragmentary exchange reveals a boast about a car giving pleasure and a Molorist named Josuir. The dialogue alludes to wearing tires and past rainful memories, while a Birmingham Age-Herald reference hints at covering vast territory as a simple pedestrian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josuir
Birmingham Age-Herald
Golden wedding anniversary marks 50 years for Witter couple
Frederick county honors Mr. and Mrs. John C. Witter of Walkersville on their golden wedding anniversary celebrated at the McKinney home. The couple married fifty years ago by Rev. Jesse Steiner at the Glade Reformed church. Their Baker family farm spans over a century, with the Witter family active in Frederick and Washington counties. Their three children, including County Commissioner Harry B. Witter and Robert G. Witter, plus eleven grandchildren, attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
John C. Witter
Walkersville
A. G. McKinney
McKinney
Witter
Jesse Steiner
Glade
Baker
Day In Bed Advice From Dr Dixon Hygeine Series
The essay urges early rest at the first warning of illness. A day in bed in a well ventilated room with a light diet can avert severe sickness. Rest aids healing more than drugs, and a 24 hour fast gives digestive organs needed rest. Some push on, but voluntary rest now can prevent harsher health penalties later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Dixon
Pennsylvania
Frederick Art Club hears papers on Metal Engraving
Frederick Art Club members attend a January 20 meeting to hear Miss Sheeleigh and Miss Doub discuss Metal Engraving and Early Plate Engraving. Miss Eschbach was absent. Miss Harriet Kolb led the session. The program also noted the Reading Course for 1915 16 and upcoming talks by Mrs Etchison, Mrs Reich, and Miss Rosenkrans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Club
Miss Sheeleigh
Miss Doub
Aaron
Achilles
Vielli
Finiguerra
Germany
Europe
Andres Mantegna
Emgrave
British Museum
M. L Etchison
Reich
Banner Year at B and O Railroads in 1915 Earnings
The Baltimore and Ohio Reports December 1915 results show a banner year in gross earnings and six month revenues. If trends continue, the company expects to top its all time annual high and surpass 112 million in gross for the present six months, far above prior records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroads
Sear
Scientist Who Couldn’t Light a Fire by Kelvin Tale
A garbled reminiscence describes Lord Kelvin and Lord Motley at a Edinburgh lecture failing to ignite a fire with a demonstration. The aged peer’s embarrassment is cited as a notable moment, with commentary on experimental challenges and later reflections on scientific method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kelvin
Lord Motley
Edinburch
Duke of Arey
Kelvin
News Help Wanted Ad Brings Results Study
A Help Wanted advertisement in the news section yielded measurable results as applicants responded, with several interviews already scheduled. Recruiters report stronger visibility and a wider pool of candidates following the ad placement.
Tours To Florida Inaugurated By B and O Railroad Co
Winter season tours to Florida will be launched by the B and O Railroad Company. The program includes several departures from Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore and Washington on Feb 1 13 and 29 in cooperation with Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line. A West Virginia and western Pennsylvania sequence on Feb 29 will run with Merchants and Miners Transportation Co. Guides will accompany each trip familiar with Florida resorts and points of interest.
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Florida
West
South
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
Washington
Seaboard Airlane
Atlantic Coast Line
West Virginia
Pennylvania
Merchants’ and Miners” Transportation Co Ty Way
Palmetto State
Property Deeds and Marital Transfers Listed in Court
Emma V Knight et al convey real estate in the city to Grayson W States for 10 dollars. Luther Flock and wife transfer property in Frederick county to Upton W Palmer and wife for 725 dollars. William V Stull and wife deed land to D Charles Winebrew for 1 real estate in counts 8725 Maurice. Him and wife convey to Charles Charles allowing 4 acres and 6 dollars perches. Marriage Licenser Charles W Schustz, 68, widower, of Fredotack, and Virginia C Danner, widow, of Knows, etc. Grace Eo Indy, 1% of nea Myccovalle. Buddha's work preserved in a temple in Tadha. Watch The News grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma V. Knight
Grayson W. States
Luther
Flock
Upton W Palmer
Frederick County
Wiliam V. Stull
D. Charles
Maurice
Charles Charles
Charles W. Schustz
Fredotack
Virginia C. Danner
Fred Wateres
Near Roansboro
Grace Eo Indy
Nea Myccovalle
Railroad Men Vote on Eight Hour Day Move
Thousands of railroad workers across the system including BB & QC and other lines are voting on adopting an eight hour basic work day. Ballots are due by March 1 with secret ballots conducted under national labor organizations. Local representatives list leaders from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Firemen and Engineers, Conductors, and Trainmen. About six hundred eligible voters in the local lodges participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BB & QC
National Labor Organizations
Iby
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W. B. Evans
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
I. Leech
Brotherhood of
Edward Richards
R. T. Foster
E. W. Keyser
Bad Wreck at Sykesville Triggers Major Coal Car Pileup
A broken flange on a coal car at Sykesville last Tuesday caused a derailment on the B and O railroad. About a dozen coal cars piled up and torn rails blocked both tracks near the station for five hours while crews from Baltimore and Brunswick cleared the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sykesville
J. P. Bennett
Baltimore
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio buys 50 acres near Curtis Bay
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad secures nearly 50 acres in Fairfield near Curtis Bay, marking a third large land deal in a short period. Land lies west of Prudential Oil’s plant and north of Curtis Bay Chemical. A four-track configuration is under way after earlier single track work. Plans include 20 miles of additional tracks in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Bay
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Fairfield
Prudential Oil Corporation
Curtis Bay Chemical Company
After Sickness How To Recover Strength
Public health advertisement urges quick recovery after sickness through Vine wine like cod beer and iron. Claims restore strength mood appetite and blood with testimonials from Samuel Wood North Adams Massachusetts and J A Williamson Frederick Massachusetts noting money-back guarantee if no improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Pople
Srippe
North Adams
Vinci
Samuel Wood
J. A. Wil Hamson
Drageist
Frederick
Municipal educational garden featured in Frank C. Hargett yard
The Gardener's Chronicle of America highlights Frank C. Hargett's back yard turned into a municipal educational garden. It also notes New York experiments mounting incandescent lamps on railroad crossing signs to improve readability from over a mile away and to preserve sign recognition at greater distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A newspaper blurb touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for a cold. It claims the remedy opens clogged noses and passages, stops discharge, relieves feverishness and sore throat, and costs 25 cents a dose at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Sale notices for farm stock and real estate near Frederick
A sequence of sale notices lists auctions and real estate sales in Frederick and nearby areas. Names include H R Lease, John L Dutrow, J Wall, Wm H Kimmerl, L M Bready, and E L Stitely. Properties feature livestock, farming implements, and multiple parcels on roads from Park Mills to Liberty. Dates span January to March 1916 with various court house, premises, and neighborhood sites referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. RE
Lawson II. Summers
Jonas V. Summers
Frederick
Montevue Pike
Mve
J Wall
B. Frank
Ricketts
Wm. H. Kimmerl
Park Mills
Mt. Ephraim
Lincoln G. Dinterman
Charles Darcus
Wm. M. Haugh
Woodsboro
Liberty
C. Jack
Court House
Fourth Street
Daily News
Bready
George
Allnutt
John HE. Allnutt
John H. Allnutt
Wiliam E. Darner
Frank L. Stoner
New Midway
R. Walter Boone
John L. Dutrow
Clarence C. Holtz
Harriet V. Holtz
Charles Bussard
H. Ems Feaga
J. Albert Castle
Abram Castle
Jefferson State Road
Feagsville
Edin L. Dutrow
Joseph H. Bussard
Wm. H. Funk
Thurston Road
Lye
E. A. Lawrence
R. Albert Long
Walkersville
Bilis
K. I. Norwood
F. A. Ordeman
Florence Spalding
Jacob C. Spalding
Pella
J. H. Stauffer
John Ecard
Mary L. Nash
Poolesville
Dawesnnville
M. Breads
Nicodemus
Vadecchi
Gee. S
TL Alinutt
Forest Grove
Daniel Manningetar
Ferree Grove
Green
G. Hooper
Kamebure
Nathaniel T. Wachter
Charlesville
Saundar
Auction notices list numerous farm stock sales across several Maryland towns
A long notice lists multiple upcoming farm auctions conducted by various auctioneers for different estates. It details sales of livestock, farming implements, and household goods on the premises of properties near Frederick Urbana Woodsboro Walkersville Middletown and Libery State Road to Unionville. Each item notes dates in March 1916 with times around 10 o'clock a.m. and references to newspapers for further bills.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Celia Reeseman
Celia Reesman
George Reeseman
Waynesboro, Pa
Michael Little
Daniel M. Ditch
Pen-Mar
Jon Main
Rouzervile
Joman H. Witter
J. H. Witter
Health Commissioner
Buddha
Tadha
France
the News Sale Register
Darner
A. Rice
West Mugaha
G. J. Willard
Willard
Knoxville
State Stead
Cy i
Seminrity
Irch
H. K. Lease
Sterley J. Crum
Ll. Norwood
Jos
Hi Bussard
Philip IF. Lee
E. .A. Lawrence
F. Lorraine Simpson
Leslie Q. Repp
Joseph F. Lind
Wm. C. Sappington
Ladiesburg
Ireb
Biill
John W. Nuil
R. N. Cromwell
Maggie L. Grinder
Thurston
Wm. E. Darner
Vincent Beachley
C. el
Martin &. Kefauver
Middletown
Old Power
EB. L. Sutely
A. G Cramer
Hoy Hankey
Wil Aell
Wm. A. Watkins
Gustavine Shater
Lewistown
Aus
Wiliam
J. H Bussard
Will Seil
M. Calvin Kefauver
Shookstown
Ernest A. Lawrence
Marcellus Beall
J. Joseph Wagner
Lawrence Bros
Unionville
L MM. Bready
D. Z. Padgett
W. W. Cailer
Point of Rocks Road
Adamstewn
Seri- Weekly News
Richard N. Cromwell
Clarence Lenhart
Frederick A. Ordeman Place
Georgetown Pike
A. m
Dgar T. Mercer
Auchionger
Israel Phillips
Mt Airy
Noz Howard Chapel
Howa
Jos. Bussard
Chas. H. Falk
Toms Farm
Noantevue Pike
Rocky Springs Station
FE. L. Stitely
Chas. M. Stutely
Pleasant Hall School House
E. Darner
A. W. Nicodemus
Do . Nichols
Buckeystown
Samuel M. String
Newton A. Fulton Farm
E. Stitely
W. E. Catshall
Levi F. Hinen
Miller's Bridge
Jom HH
Bassard
Star
Glaze
Emmitsburg Pike
Charles J. Brucker
Betiween
Liberty Pike
Chestnut Grove
Isis
Brish
Annie B. Warrenfeltz
Hansonville
Emmitsburs Pike
Billa
I. M. Bready
Auclonett
A. W. Micedemus, Jr
Padgerit
Francia G. Neil
John W. Neil
Thomas
Thomas Farm
Siong
Niwspaps
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