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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1914

Page

3

Free Attractions at Armory Bazar in Frederick

Frederick’s Armory bazar during Thanksgiving week will feature free attractions nightly. Exhibition of ballroom steps and dances like maxixe and fox trot will be shown by local youth. Notables include James D Enright and Joseph Elkins among performers with the Braddock Heights Band. Major Markey says more entertainments and a full list will be announced soon.

Frederick D. John Markey Castle House Messrs James D Enright Joseph Elkins Austin James C. Sotheron Howard Adelaide Beeson Helen Heinlein Katherine R. Cramer Katherine Grove Braddock Heights J. S. Biser Markey Frederick City

Thief Robs Brunswick Restaurant In Broad Daylight

In Brunswick this morning a man robbed Mrs. Ida Everhart’s restaurant on Potomac avenue, looting a cash drawer with about $85 and over $100 in bills stored there. The incident was discovered when changes were sought, and authorities were notified with no arrest yet.

Brunswick Ida Everhart Potomac Avenue

Lewis Ford Improves After Freight Hop Accident

Frederick man Lewis Ford fell while attempting to hop a freight between Washington Junction and Point of Rocks. He was badly bruised and cut and is recovering at Frederick City Hospital after being brought in on the B&O late train. A crowd of about 25 witnessed the arrival. initial reports said both legs were severed, but this proved incorrect. Ford, the son of Benjamin Ford, and a companion missed a Brunswick train and attempted the freight hop. His legs were dragged over cross ties during the fall before he was rescued and taken to Wright and Co. at Point of Rocks.

Frederick Lewis Ford Washington Junction Point of Rocks Frederick City Hospital Benjamin Ford Ford Brunswick Wright and Co Point of Rooks

More Pupils in Frederick County Schools

The Frederick County School Commissioners report higher attendance since the new attendance officer Schaeffer Rhoads took charge. A man sought a permit for a twelve year old pupil to stay home to help in the corn field, but the request was refused under strict age and law rules.

Schaeffer Rhoads Frederick County Stockman

Y. M. C. A. Names Basketball Team for Season

The Y M C A announces its basketball lineup led by captain Castle with guards Derry and Patterson and forwards Lease Miller Mullican and Zeigler. Coach Harris hopes to boost funds for uniforms as the first game against All Stars looms with small admission. Mayor Fraley spends night at police HQ to review patrol reports. Internal Revenue Collector Blum and an assistant review district license records for possible license increases.

H. K. Harris Duvall Patterson O. Derry Lease Castle C. Miller Mullican Earl Zeigler Harris All Stars Fraley Internal Revenue Collector Blum Hagerstown

Will Probated for James Findlay Estate in Hagerstown

The will of the late Judge James Findlay was probated Tuesday in the Orphans Court at Hagerstown. He left an estate valued at $49,000 to $50,000 to his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Charles A. Lite and Mrs. Robert A. Boote, with details filed in court.

James Findlay Orphans’ Court Hagerstown Charles A. ‘Lite Robert A. Boote

Friday the Thirteenth Superstitions Warn of Bad Luck

A (dated) feature warns that Friday the thirteenth brings misfortune and urges caution against hoodoo beliefs. It lists charms like rabbit feet and four leaf clovers, notes fear of ladders and the moon, and cites a Boston paper calling for sweeping out superstitions to curb moral and financial harms.

Boston Ufe

Tax Commission Here Tomorrow on Official Visit

The State Tax Commission will visit Frederick Board of County Commissioners at 9.30 am tomorrow, then proceed to Hagerstown. Members include Chairman Arthur P. Gorman Jr along with Lewin W. Wickes and Oscar Leser.

State Tax Commission Frederick

The Dandelion Disk Advertisement Satire

A spoof ad mocks medical touting for a “Disk or two” of Pandelion to cure ailments. The verse parodies quack remedies promising relief for head, back, and nerves, ending with the narrator claiming recovery and joy.

Golden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Simon Lohr

A Thurmont social gathering on November 10 marked the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Simon Lohr. About 200 guests from Thurmont Emmitsburg Liberty Hagerstown Waynesboro and nearby areas offered best wishes. Music by Prof Stevens and family accompanied a well spread feast as the couple received gifts and praise for graceful years together.

Simon Lohr Thurmont Win Lohr Mro Emmitsburg Liberty Hagerstown Waynesboro Win. Lohr Dr. Beall Lobe Emilea Prof. Stevens Frederick Mrs. Lohr

Frederick County Medical Society Elects Officers

Officers were elected at a meeting in the Yo M G A auditorium. Johnson as president Levin West of Brunswick as first vice president William Johnson as second vice president HO Thomas as secretary EL L Bowlus as treasurer Ira J. McCurry named society delegate Censors J K Beckley Middletown and B C Kefauver Thurmont. New members admitted include C P Gowman Airy Hope Hopkins New Market J We Long Walkersville and Carleton Oates Jefferson.

Johnson Frederick Oeers Mrederick County Medical Society M.G. A Dy Tor. Johnson Ir. Levin West Brunswick Willam Johnson HO. Thomas EL L. Bowlus Middleton Ira J. McCurry

Empire Theatre to inaugurate profit sharing plan

Empire Theatre will adopt a profit sharing system on Tuesday night November 24. Manager F Lester Smith said patrons will receive pay envelopes with deposits from one cent to five dollars, while theatre profits share equally. Distribution nights will occur every three months with ten and five cent additions and attendees receiving a quarter or half dollar.

Empire Theatre F. Lester Smith

To See Yale Princeton Game in Philadelphia Visit

Col and Mrs E Agath Houghman of Braddock Heights depart after noon for Philadelphia and Princeton Nod to attend the Yale Princeton game Saturday. Harry Le Gore of this county to play for Yale. The trip is by Pullman car with Col Siaughman. Mr Sterling Galt of Emmitsburg will meet them in Philadelphia.

Ava E. Agath Houghman Braddock Heights Philadelphia Princeton Yale Harry LeGore Col Siaughman Sterling Galt Emmitsburg Wil Baughman

Ridiculous low prices on boots suits and rubbers

Bargain priced duck vamp boots Arctic rubbers and ladies suits advertised at one third less than other stores. Includes Feit Boots and Bors items with inflated original values, claiming great savings on family footwear and garments.

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