Grandstand program to rival best exhibitions at fair
Secretary C C Warehime announces seven or eight afternoon acts for the Frederick Fair near the grandstand. Lozano aerialists and tight rope walkers, Tony Fiorenz French acrobats, Albert Swivester aerial contortion, Bragant Brothers European comedians, and the Herman Sisters aerial act are among the highlights. Some troupes may perform twice and two singers with the band may appear.
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Frederick Fair
C. C. Warehime
Atention
Lozano
Tony Fiorenz
Washington
Albert Swivester
Bragant Brothers
Act Sa
Herman Sisters
1D. C. Werehtme
Aiman
Dubois
Tolhow
Liis
Gates open October 20 at county fair midway attractions
The article notes a large inquiry for space at the fair midway with entries flowing from departments as gates near opening on October 20. It reports two tramps William Bell and Frank Wilson arrested after disturbance, each sentenced to five months in the House of Correction after time served with deputies and a magistrate.
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Fetter
Bederok
Wilam Bell
Frank Wilson
Sherif Dorcus
Miller
House of Correction
Troutville
John Harleyearn
New Floor In Bridge On West Patrick Street
Work on the West Patrick Street bridge over Carrol creek progresses with wood block laving on the south side finished. Top finishing touches likely to be completed today.
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Patrick Street
Carrol Creek
California Syrup of Figs Ad Touts Gentle Constipation Relief
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for constipated children. It describes coated tongues, feverish symptoms, and general illness as signs of waste buildup. The copy warns against counterfeit syrups and promotes a 50 cent bottle with full usage directions on the label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadesa
Elon
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Foils Negro in Hold Up A Farmer Fires Revolver Quietly
Ira M. Keedy a noted Rebrora Hic farmer rode toward Brunswick when a masked man halted the wagon. Keedy drew a hidden pistol and forced the robber to return the pocket book, sparing the money. Several related incidents and missing persons are noted, including James Welker’s trolley case and Edgemont girl Flossie McFadden.
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Ira M. Keety
Rebrora
Keedy
Brunswick
Gapland
Luther Welker
James Welker
Baltimore
Michel Leatherman
Myersville
Edgemont
Flossie McFadden
State Normal School Commission Sets Carrollton Building Price
At a meeting of the State Normal School Commission yesterday the price was fixed for the old building on Carrollton avenue Baltimore at 1000.
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State Normal School Commission Westerday
Carrollton Avenue
Beltimore
Braves and Giants clash as World Series talks flare
On the eve of the series, Bender and Rudolph face ups, while Gowds and Schang handle field threats. A running feud between Blanlage and Mack dominates talk, with Stallings vowing to lure Mack to concede a practice edge. Mack praises his lineup and notes Dent steps in for Smith, stressing uncertainty but confidence in his Cubs of 1914 era.
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Gowds
Schang
Hhnder
Blanlage
Connie Mack
Braves
Tenny
Olght
Hcedes
Stallings
Conula
Mack
Tate
Connie
Biullingy
Bos Oughs
Shire Park
George Stallines
Liem
Smith
Third Bage
Dent
Biand Tielder
Empire theatre hosts world series game on electric board
A large crowd fills the Empire theatre as a Star Electrical board displays every play of the world series. The board shows balls and strikes, hits, and umpire names, with direction of ball travel, while Boston fans outnumber Athletics supporters two to one and local bets rise during the series. Enthusiasm is high but betting remains cautious in Frederick as interest grows toward the series end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Star
Apa
Athletics
Frederick
George Stallings
Empire
Boston Rooters
Rockville to Get Sewers
Bids opened for Rockville sewerage and disposal plant projects with 27 bids for sewerage work and seven for disposal. Lowest sewerage bid from Warren F Brentzer Vanpansy of Washington at $208. Cantrell Construction Co of Philadelphia lowest for disposal at about $14,000. Estimated total cost under $1.6 million with $50,000 bond issue authorized by the state legislature. Block of bids expected to be sold to a New York firm at par. Local note mentions a new shoe invention to prevent slipping horses on streets.
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Rockville
Warren F. Brentzer Vanpansy
Washington
Cantrell Constriction Company
Philadelphia
Rede
Jatt Leslature
New York
Hews of County Te ee Hews of County Te ee
Local social notes recount visits and hospitality across Brunswick, Purdum, Baltimore and surrounding areas. Residents including Miss Lula Clark, Master Rob Poole, Mrs. Kate Harrison, and families of Virts, Reeser, Hurley, Wirts, and Brown are mentioned with numerous afternoons, dinners, and guest stays.
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Als. Minguun
Man. Lewis
Oliver Harrigan
W. W. Strippy
J. Viris
Lula Clark
Robit Poole
Transw Bie
Meg
Enna Elgin
John Brady
Brunswick
Guy Giddings
Besgie Wirts
Herousin
Maurice Iteed
Gapand
David McCoy
Aon
Howard
Hagerstowe
C. BE. Miller
Nettle Green
Lorettaville
Wiem
Kate [Arrison
W. Reeser
Camp Hill
W. Va
Lacie Danner
Mariel Carey
John Comipler
Annie Runkles
Knoxville
E. Virts
Nessie
Annie
No Stomach Pain in Five Minutes Pape's Diapepsin Ad
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest stomach regulator. It claims rapid relief from indigestion gas and sourness in five minutes, promising a hundred dollars’ worth of satisfaction for a fifty cent remedy. It urges readers to keep it at home for all stomach upset day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Almod Marvelong
Miss Faunt le Roy To Lead Free Library Children Hour
Miss Ballie Conrad Faunt le Roy will conduct a Saturday morning children’s hour at the Public Library as part of a new feature by Hoart College School of Expression. About 25 private lesson students and 36 in the dramatic course are enrolled, with the Story Telling class planned for November 1 and Miss Ruth Moyer assisting. In other news, a large pane was broken at Ezra Hoffman's shop by a pushed boy, and Company A held a well attended armory dance with the Braddock Heights Orchestra.
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Faunt le Roy
Clase
Free Library
School of Expression
Hoart College
Ballie
Conrad Faunt le Roy
Ruth Moyer
Moyer
Cascarets Cure Colds and Regular Bowels
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a nighttime laxative to clear head colds and cleanse the digestive system. It claims the product frees bowels, removes sour undigested food and foul gases, reduces bile, and eliminates poisons, with 10 or 20 cent boxes and a note to give children this candy laxative.
Dr James Headache Powders Ad Reveals Quick Relief
An old advertisement offers Dr James Headache Powders as fast relief for dull throbbing or splitting headaches. It urges readers to send for a dime package and promises no disappointment when purchased.
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James
Public sale of Frederick real estate on West Patrick Street
An agent advertises a public sale at the Frederick county courthouse for Nos 252, 254, 256 West Patrick Street on October 10 1914 at 11 am. The three story brick building with 13 rooms, a large stable, and potential for flats or boarding house is offered with a $250 cash deposit and balance in 30 days. Also listed is a 4 acre truck farm on Gas House Pike with a 6 room two story dwelling, two new barns, fruit, and outbuildings. terms: $200 cash, balance in 61 days, possession in 60 days.
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Ime
Frederick
Milton i. Tucker
John N. Clary
William H. Freed
Karvey R. Lease
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Penn
Shipley
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Wey
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Sach
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Tut
Tes
Teee
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Leslie
Purdum
Claud Hurley
Mamie Gardner
Loraine Long
Lottie Watkins
Mises Katie
Cora
Janie Hurley
Sallie Beall
Frank Watkins
W. C. Bellison
S. D. Warfield
Deet
Lewis Jones
Kemptown
Jessie Burdette
Grover Hilton
Little Son
Wiliam Berdette
Linda Clagett
Newton
George Sheets
Lttle Son
T. H. Hyatt
H. O. Keen
Blanch Cramer
Girldene Watkins
Donald
Robert Watkins
R. 5B. Moxley
BR. Watkins
Ira Watking
Victor Keen
Mamie Wirts
J. H. Burdette
Jesse Buxton
Unity
Mary Moxley
Albert Ferguson
George Brown
Edward Burdette
James Mox-ley
Ezra D. Hoffman
South Market Street
Claude Gardner
Hoffman
Armory
Braddock Heights
Maryland
Actes
Frederick Real Potate
H. R. Lease
Caer Fae
Court House
Gas Houge Pike
DHSE
Hygeia Ice CO
St 99
Atslante
Hygeia Ice Company
John Francis Smith
Harvey R. Lease
Walkeraville
BM. Dorta
Srorge
Robert FE. Cromwell
Auctioieer
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Harriet V. Blank
John Henry Blank
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