County districts rally to Belgians relief effort
Emmitsburg area and Frederick county residents contribute to Belgian relief through Thanksgiving union services. A $14.06 collection from Jefferson churches is added to prior gifts, bringing The News total to $17. Contributions range from $1 to $50 as district committees organize, with Sterling Galt leading efforts and ministers collaborating.
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Theoval
Jefferson
Belelun
Sterling Galt
Emmitsburg
Mr. Galt
Galt
Frederick County
Jury verdict in Hagerstown case of Clauds McCusker
After hours of deliberation the jury in Hagerstown found Clauds McCusker guilty of second degree murder for killing Justus Roman. The maximum penalty is 18 years. Separate item notes horses sold by weight near Winchester two days ago. A Martinsburg firm bought Percheron horses at ten cents per pound, pair weighing 2,185 pounds.
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Hagerstown
Clauds McCusker
Justus Roman
Winchesters
Martinsburg
Death notices for Mrs Mary J Stokes and George Esterly
Mrs Mary J Stokes died after a long illness at her daughter’s home in Frederick aged 90 years 1 month. She leaves a son J Henry Stokes and ten grandchildren plus a great grandchild. funeral at her daughter’s home 7:30 pm conducted by Rev John A Ditzler, burial in Emmitsburg Mountain View Cemetery. George Esterly of Frederick died at 86 at his home 23 East Fifth Street. survived by daughter Elizabeth Rampf four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at his house with Rev Dr A G Rupp officiating, burial Mt Olivet Cemetery.
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Mary Jane Stokes
Joshua Stokes
Emmitsburg
L. A. Motter
East Patrick Street
George Esterly
Frederick
East Fifth Street
Esterly
France
Four
Elizabeth Rampf
A. 9. G. Rupp
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mt. Olivet
Thomas P. Rice
Purposely Personal Visits Spark Local Greetings
A parade of residents and visitors is noted as Miss Eda James and many others travel between Baltimore Frederick Hagerstown and Washington. People like Bishop Murray Mrs. Baker Mr. Winebrewer and Mrs. Potts visit relatives friends and attend gatherings. Several relocate for holidays and work, with Sifford Ebert and Eichelberger transitioning between Frederick Baltimore and Washington.
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Ethel
Virginia Burke
Hagerstown
Bishop Murray
Joseph D. Baker
Harry Ebert
West Patrick Street
Washington
Mary Crumbaugh
North Bentz Street
Roy Winebrewer
Woodsboro
Samuel T. Hickman
Mildred Landauer
East Church Street
Baltimore
Eugene Witzenhauser
Philadelphia
Mis
Benjamin Rosenour
East Patrick
Martha Holdcraft
Walkereville
Mre
John H. Holdcraft
Charles J. Doll
Marianna Dol
Frank A. Doll
Harry E. Carty
John Hunt Sifford, Jr
D. E. Fleming
Bowers
Fleming
Clyde Lewis
R. Rush Lewis
Chas. G. Myers O
Washington, D. OC
Emma Ebert
Nannie, Ebert
Clara Chambers
Robert Ebert
Frederick
Harry Leslie
Leesburg
A. H. Potts
Hillsboro
Harry Anderson
Hoods Mills
James Anderson
Washington Street
Samuel Anderson
Louis E. Eichelberger
Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company
Washington, D. C
War Department
Wheeling
W. Va
Auto Skid Near Braddock Heights. No Injuries
A seven passenger Audgon touring car with Maryland license No. 7132 skidded at Braddock Heights this morning and the rear wheel on the tight side was smashed. No one was hurt.
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Braddock Heights
Good Order In Mexico City Report From Washington
Nov 30 report declares Zapatista forces largely maintain order in Mexico City with few robberies punished severely. Zapata commander issues decree taxing half the regular property tax, deeming taxation better than indiscriminate confiscation used by Carranza officials.
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Mexico City
Washington
Zapatista
State Department
Zapata
Carranza
Greek Earthquake Kills in Western Greece and Ionians
A violent earthquake struck western Greece and the Ionian Islands, with severe effects between Santa Maura and Corfu. Twenty three deaths have been reported and extensive property damage noted.
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Athens
Greece
Ionian Islands
Santa Maura
Corfu
War Horses for Europe and Loaned Cattle Pay Delays
Gen von Heeringen led by Von Moltke ships 5100 horses to European battlefields from Chicago stockyards for the French army with 1700 higher grade steeds for the British War Office. Farmers in Lancaster seek cattle payments for slaughtered stock as Congress delays appropriation. von Hindenburg promoted to field marshal as Russia campaign continues.
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Chicago
Europe
British War Office
Lancaster
P's
Congress
Unclear: Disorderly Morienville Evacuation News
Fragmented OCR text describes evacuation and destruction around Morienville with mentions of forest county and hungrary related chaos. Widespread displacement is noted, with references to evacuees and damaged areas.
Ovens Near Ready Amid Surreal Cake Factory Details
A garbled report outlines ovens nearly ready at a Lenit plant with mention of new pattry dog cake ovens. It notes complete derlations and dryings under order, with references to batter fees and workers, suggesting a preliminary phase before baking operations commence.
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Lenit Cose
St Jacobs Oil Advertisement Claims Quick Back Pain Relief
A historical ad promotes St Jacobs Oil as a rapid remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It claims kidney causes are not painful states and urges readers to rub on the oil for instant relief, asserting safety and skin-friendliness.
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St. Jacobs
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Baltore
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Harrisburg
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Moriadie
Forest County
Broiegs
Hungary
Maryland
Frederick Loan CO
South Market ST
Frederick Gas and Electric Dept
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Frederick R. &. Co
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J. M. Cronenburg & CO
East Patrick St
Frederick, Md
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Bing
Purces
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