Burglary at Gilbert Home and City Watch Hike
The Gilbert home on Gilbert Street faced a burglary last evening with items like a purse and small change taken from a dining room and hallway. Neighbors report prior thefts and cautions spread as Constable Hauver and L F Carter inspect nearby homes. suspects remain at large. Residents warn of a nonemployee door-to-door “telephone man” using false badges, prompting renewed vigilance amid possible intruder activity and drunks on porches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storr
Wesses
Wis
Epon
Harry Kine
West Seventh Street
Thor
Fragmentary detail of a cleaning mishap in a ledger note
A rough cleaned fragment describes money spilling on the floor and being gathered with refuse then discarded into a stave, indicating a minor mishap during cleaning and disposal of funds.
Rider on Horseback Bewildered on Homeward Route
A young man, after drinking, guided a white farm horse through Clarke Place and South Market Street, causing a chaotic chase into weeds and fencing. Officer Herring confronted him as the frightened rider claimed a masked assailant demanded money, then the pair headed toward Frederick as dawn neared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Place
South Market Stred
Carroll Street
Clarky Place
Ald
Dobbin
Herring
Frederick Ne
Cold light replaces heat in new lamp tests
Paris Academy reports M. Dussaud's cold heat lamp achieves 2000 candle power in a single point and can be powered by tiny batteries or a water tap. It promises hand-held safety, 100 times less current, and the addition of ultravolet rays, enabling reading envelopes through dozen-thick paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preau
Igeaia
Seioneg Jas Tong
Paris Academy of Sciences
M. Dussaud
M. Dussard
ZEMO for eczema advertised as miracle cure
A bold advertisement touts ZEMO as a ready remedy for eczema and skin troubles. It promises quick relief from itching and irritation, claims safety and guaranteed results, and notes availability in 25 cent and 1 dollar bottles through drug stores or direct mail from El W. Ross Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandraff
Zemo
EL W. Ross Medicine Co
St. Louis
Frederick
Williamson Drug Store
Rumors Tie Princess Olga to Prince of Wales Match
News from St Petersburg dated May 23 reports circulating whisper about Princess Olga of the czar’s family marrying the Prince of Wales. The gossip notes no meeting between princess and prince, links the idea to a fall meeting between George and the czar, and says there is no solid basis for the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Wales
England
George
Moore On Nation's Payroll Amid Pension Record Mystery
Deposed Weather Bureau chief Willis Moore remains on Uncle Sam's payroll drawing 8 dollars a month since 1890. Records confirm the pension was granted for physical disability, despite his removal from the weather service after a failed bid for promotion. Thurmont veterans plan church services with a special sermon by Rev Robert Hucbener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Willis. Moore
Chiek
Sam
Moore
United States
Army
Signal Corps
Weather Service
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Albany
Alianeapolis
Professor Hoare
Thurmont
Jason Damuth Post
Robert Hucbener
Monocacy the Famous Maryland Racer Dies at 26
The famed horse Monocacy, sire of many fast racers, died at 3 a.m. after a 24 hour illness of enteritis. Aged 26, he had not raced in years but was active in road work until recently. Owned by Carlos M. deGarmendis of Tuscarora, Monocacy achieved glory at Pimlico, winning six heats in a memorable comeback. His progeny include Skidoo, Billiken, Unionette, Cordoy R173, Keepsake, Frederick, and Catoctin, who remain noted in Maryland racing circles.
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Brea
Carlos M. deGarmendis
Tuscarora
King Wilkes
Maryland
Monocacy
Vance
Pimlico
Baltimore
Personal notices mix of visits and travels in city
PURELY PERSONAL items list residents and relatives visiting Washington Annapolis Norfolk Battinware Annapoa Mt Airy Baltimore My Lady's Manor and Cumberland. Mentions Miss Serena Motter and others returning from trips. Notes Albert Gilson and Charles Hendrickson witness in Lawson Wilkin case. Y M G A Troop to unfurl new flag. public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Harry
Zeigler
Fran ‘Terday
Crop Failure Shuts Many Cooper Shops in West Virginia
Crop failure hits West Virginia cooper shops with nearly all operations suspended. Plants close down almost entirely and some branches reduce to supplying small orders for flour barrels while employees are laid off across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
West Virginia
Dow
Finishing Touches to Basement of KX of P Castle
Workmen apply finishing touches to the basement of the KX of P Castle. The large well lighted room will be rented for a restaurant or barber shop once the stained glass windows are installed. H. G. Hankinson of New York is overseeing the work.
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P. Castle
H. G. Hankinson
New York
Washington Co. High School oratorical essay contest winners
The annual oratorical and essay contest by the Washington County Male and Female High School Alumni Association was held in Hagerstown. George R. Crowther Jr and Leslie C. Beard Jr took second place. Bernadine Zombro won first prize and Elsie Hoppel was awarded second prize.
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Washington Co
Tasl
Hagerstown
George R. Crowther, Jr
Leslie’ C. Beard
Marbury Supporters Circulate Petitions in County
Petitions are being circulated in the county endorsing William L. Marbury for the long term Senatorship. Friends of Mr Marbury are canvassing in his behalf and will take petitions to every section of the county. Morrison Jn renews his subscription noting the paper keeps him informed of happenings in his home state.
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William L. Marbury
B. W. Rigler
Morrison
the News
Salebtatio
Irrederick County
Democratia
Wolir
Tuscarora
Pimply skin fades with Olive Tablets from Dr Edwards
A vintage ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle safe alternative to calomel for cleansing blood bowels and liver. It claims pimples vanish after a few nights and promises improved energy and breath with a nightly dose for a week. Boxes cost 10 cents.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Emperor Vespshite in grave condition reports say
Special dispatch from Tokio dated May 23 notes Emperor Vespshite’s condition worsening and fears for the Jesuit. Crowds gather before the Royal Palace while priests begin pil sumace to Fujixama Shrine to pray for recovery. Washington dispatch says delays in Japan respond to California alien law message.
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Tokio
Vespshite
Fujixama
Washington
California
Pearre's Pharmacy Half Price Medicine Coupon Offer
Readers can obtain a top selling medicine at half price by clipping a coupon and presenting it at Pearre's Modern Pharmacy. Dr. Pearre partners to boost circulation and advertising value with this promotional arrangement.
Frederick: Various 1913 Political Candidacy Notices
A crowded notice item outlines Democratic and Republican primary candidate announcements for Frederick County Maryland in 1913. Individuals including John D. Conard Jr, Edward Schell, Lewis Fraley, Calvin Lofutman, and others solicit party support for mayor sheriff city register and tax collector posts, subject to primary results.
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City Register
City” Register of
Frederick
A. Eckstein
Deevdte Lewis H. Fraley
OR City Register
Ees
I Bradit
Nicodemus
Aprancims
Waring
Sunita
Bherit
Sherif
Frederick County
Wil
Tug
Belmary
Tecome
Wengarty wWleelien
Frederick Y April
Cramer
L Tereby
Frederick” County
John D.'Conard
Frederick Pilapine
Marlod&wi ‘Sn
Sherrif
Fredick County
Walkersville
Nereby
Calvin Lo Futman
Lewistown
Shisriff
C. Holtz
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Geo
Gilbert
Third Street
Emma
George A. Gilbert
Raf
Eczema
Princess Olga
Nation
C. M. DeGarmendia
Bowers
East Third Street
Valiing
Clarence Dixon
Annie Gittinger
China Street
Annapolis
Serena Motter
East Second Direct
Norfolk, Va
John i Phiieger
Patrick Street
Fountain, Rock, Tesandy
Nannie
Luli Robinson
Wast Third Street
Battinvare and
Annapoalig
Lloyd’. Culler
Anna
South Market Street
Charles M. Murray
Mt. Airy
John H. Star
Cumberland
C. A. Landis
West Patrick Street
Fiorence Lamar
East Church Street
My Lady's Manor
Baltimore County
Albert. Gilson
Westminster
Lawson
Pind Jatiteet
Widis
Adelaide
Thurston
Jair
York
Moose
National Bank
Robt
A. Kemp
T. Baumgardner
Cassier
Richard Potts
Cashier
Chia Bank
Sta
Marbury
Pearre
Modern Pharmacy
Howard
Pearce
Virginia
P. OG
Baltimora Md
Sal
Noosmall Town
KR Lewis
Idhewarever
Braddock
Xmad
Capital
Washington Asylum Hospital
Washington, DC
Amritdim
Wad Coy
Harry F
South Market St
Market ST
City
Molton
Woodward
Chas
T. Butcher
Edward
Schell
Henry A. Hahn
Apraiatf
Elmer McC. Phebus
aApraidit
Lewis A. Rice
W. Ti. Webster
Clifton
M. Staley
Political ‘Notices
Thit Asurer
C& Frederick
Thomas N. Mohler
Buckeystown
Marzédim
Treasur
Treassurer
Feederiahk
Cc. BE
Victor MY Drs
Robert I
Freder Bowe
Edgar H. McBride
Court St
Post Building
Frederick, Md
Phone
Roy W. Poole
Cheerfolle
Bevard Kepner
North Market Street
Crawford
Cameron
Metz
Angel Vehicle Works
Garare
Middleburg
Maryjana
Marceatt
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