Clamor for New Schools Problem Divides Frederick County
Frederick county communities debate financing new schools with district rather than county funds. Advocates cite Pennsylvania law where districts fund schools and buildings independently, arguing that local taxation would speed modern facilities in Burkittsville Thurmont and other towns, while opponents warn of added disparities. A county school board plans no immediate legislation this year.
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Thurmont
Lady of Quality to Open Fangus 7 at City Opera House
Inauguration of Fangus 7 features Cecelia Loftus in A Lady of Quality a live reel production by Menager Listles. Theatre shifts to Famous Players Day on Tuesdays with four and five reel productions under Daniel Frohman stars, plus matinee and night shows. First week kicks off tonight with five reels, replacing vaudeville with special photo plays.
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Menager Listles
Cecelia Loftus
Famous Players
Daniel Frohman
Cooperation of Justices in Big Brothers Movement
Frederick city Elks committee plans next Wednesday night session to outline Big Brother work to magistrates. Motter notes Juvenile Court custody for promising youths, with elder Elks guiding several boys. Movement, not Elk born, starts with Elks, modeled after Denver and nationwide success stories.
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D. Princeton Buckey
J. Harry Grove
Frederick Lodge of Elks
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Motter
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Jie
Elks
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Ben Lindsay
Sig Brothers
Property Deeded and Marriage Licenses Recorded
Business in the courts lists transfers of real estate from Joseph EZ Bowers to Joseph T Pyles and wife and from Grossnickle and wife to C Fogle. Iles M Toms and others deed to Richard and wife. Marriage licenses show William Russell aged 21 and Amanda Warnes aged 18, both of Mr Airy.
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Joseph T. Pyles
City
Sin
Grossnickle
In C. Fogle
Iles M. Toms
Richard
Wiliam Russell
Andtilda Warnes
Mr. Airy
Cow births and Calves At Nearby Farms
A near New Market resident reports a cow giving birth to TweaAves on March Ug. Rieth calves are well developed and healthy. Maurice Rhoderick of near defiiee son notes a cow birthed to tain classes on Saturday Hoth. the calves are strong and in good condition. Algy's Mother mentions a paid fee for attendance to the reh Smith boy. Doctor replies a pretty good fee. Algy's Mother hints Algy threw the brick that hit him. London Opinions.
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New Market
Maurice Rhoderick
Defiiee
Algy
Weill
London
Reason for Jump in County's Expenses Raises Questions
Fiscal review by Clerk Gaver cites a 12 year rise in Frederick County expenses with 1912 totals for bridges roads schools and contingent funds far higher than 1900 figures. He highlights increased levies for schools and public services and notes only a portion of the budget is under county commissioners' control while taxable basis grew from about 20,000 to 50,000,000.
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Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County
Gaver
Jocal
Henry Watson Children’s
County finances reveal exact spending of one hundred dollars
He states that the county books show clearly where the county’s hundred dollar expenditure has been spent, asserting the records are complete and conclusive for all readers.
Arson Suspected in Havre de Grace Race Track Fire
State Fire Marshal Myers reports Havre de Grace track blaze on October 1 started by a rival racing underworld faction. He notes a pattern of race track and poolroom fires dating to 1907, with dynamite found in the 1913 Havre de Grace case cited as revenge. Also mentions Miss Mary Wickless leaving Emmitsburg to join Baltimore Sisters of Charity and her brothers Joseph and Charles Wickless.
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Emittsburg
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Santer Joseph
St. Vincen Baltimore
Emnittsbute
Joseph Wickless
St. Ann's Parish
Charles Wickless
St. John’s Parish
Abis Rity
Baltimore Issue For Summers Collins Marriage License
A marriage license was issued in Baltimore on Saturday to Hebert S. Summers, divorced, of Frederick, and Mayme I. Collins. Summers is the son of Mr and Mrs Jonas V Summers. He is employed by the United Railways Company of Baltimore.
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Frederick
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United Railways Company
Frederick Trust Company Statement 1914 Financials Sworn
Frederick Maryland March 4 1914 resources from discounts stores bonds and securities and real estate owned mortgages and judgments claims etc due from banks checks cash items reserve with Federal Reserve lawful money in bank currency silver gold and other assets sworn by S D Hedges treasurer before Thomas Al Chatline notary public in Fredericks County Maryland Newton M Directors attested Correct Attest
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Farmers Fault If They Don’t Benefit Society
William A. Walker of Mount Airy criticizes the Observer’s policy as not constructive. He argues the Farmers’ Association in Frederick County needs a clear resume of efforts since its inception two years ago and urges leadership to better explain its goals and achievements to farmers. He also notes the need for farmer self interest and unity to advance the local farming community.
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Mt Airy
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AIL Agn
Ray
Cis Association
Dave
Ham
Farmers' Association
Frederick County
Jermie
WM. A. Walker
Airy
Mab
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