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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1914

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3

Shaffer Funeral Set in Laurel at Centenary Church

The funeral for Charles F. Shaffer 82, longtime Laurel resident and former head of C. F. Shaffer Lumber Co., was held at Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church. He left four sons, one daughter, and a wife who died in 1972. he supported lodge, bank, and building association roles. Also noted, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans a 600 million banker refunding mortgage at its November stockholders meeting to fund present and future needs.

Fternoon Charles F. Shaffer Laurel Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church Shaffer C. F. Shaffer Lumber Company, Inc Unionville Frederick Countty Laurel Wreath Lodge No 49 Free and Accepted Masons Citizens’ National Bank of Laurel Laurel Building Association William C Albert C David Frank R. R. Waters Baltimore and Ohio Railroad The Road Willard

Motorcycle Run to Hagerstown by Frederick Club

Captain Walter Lipps of the Indian Motorcycle Club of Frederick announces a run to Hagerstown leaving Brish's store at 10 o clock tomorrow. About twenty cyclists will ride with chestnut gathering on South Mountain en route.

Hagerstown Walter Lipps Indian Motorcycle Club of Frederick Brish

Camping outfit built on International Harvester draws attention

Frederick craftsman Dudley Page completes a novel camping arrangement on an International Harvester machine. The self contained unit features triple cots, waterproof canvas, side hammocks, parcel racks, a rear dining tent fly, aluminum cooking gear, a gasoline stove, tool box, and plans for a gun rack.

Frederick Dudley Page Page International Harvester

Maryland Observes Legal Holiday with Banking Closures

A state Act of the Legislature designates Monday as a legal holiday in Maryland in observance of Columbus Day. Banks will be closed and government offices may follow holiday schedules.

Frederi Maryland Censererd Anaic NA Ftorks Gonda Securiti Tc Neal Wallonsi Siais Si . Us Banka

Portable automobile camp house built by Mr Page

Mr Page describes a portable auto camp house with heat lighting and water proofing. It can carry 1500 pounds of baggage and travel up to 25 miles per hour. It includes a gasoline torch at the end of the "dy" for night lighting and fights malaria risk with mosquito proofing. He plans a camping trip early next week and did all construction himself including the engine.

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Free Night School at Y M C A Opens Classes

Garrett DeGrange joins as teacher for boys classes at the Y M C A free night school. Registration next Wednesday with announcements in Sunday schools. Classes begin Monday October 26 with Prof Stull assisting from Boys High School to provide tools and workspace.

Garrett DeGrange DeGrange Frederick Architect 5. C. Stull Manual Training Department Boys‘ High School

Miss Lorraine Harley Wins Demorest Temperance Medal

At Yellow Springs W C T U meeting a Demorest Medal Contest on Temperance was won by Miss Lorraine Harley. Judges included Mr. and Mrs. Spencer C. Stull and Miss Mary Filler. prize presented by Roger G. Harley. Entries named Amy Ford Esta Cannon Reta Twenty Minoie Stull George Rothenhoefer. Rev Herman led devotions and music by Prof. George L. Twenty with a solo by Miss Mary Filler.

Miss Harley Yellow Springs Demorest Lorraine Harley William Demorest Amy Ford Esta Cannon Reta Twenty Minoie Stull George Rothenhoefer Spencer C. Stull Mary Filler Frederick Roger G. Harley Y. M.C. al A. J. Herman George L. Twenty

Caveat filed over Catherine Bents will in Maryland

A caveat seeks to annul Catherine E. Bents will on grounds she was not of sound mind when writing it. The contestants Jennie V. Trimmer Martha H. Young Clara Kiel John D. Beats William Bentz Mollie Bentz Arthur Bentz and Elizabeth Gosnell are cousins aided by attorney Michael P. Kehoe of Baltimore. The estate is valued around $20 000 with Rufus E. Fauble as beneficiary and Frank L. Stoner named executor. In Frederick Mrs Harry T James reports a superb garden of dahlias admired by many residents.

Catherine E. Bents Miss Bentz Jennie V. Trimmer Martha H. Young Clara Kiel John D. Beats William Bentz Mollie Bentz Arthur Bentz Elizabeth Gosnell

What Would You Do If You Had a Severe Cold

An advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold. It claims high value and widespread recommendation, citing Mrs C E Sargent of Peru Indiana as a testimonial. Local dealers are urged to stock the product.

Chamberlain Mra C. E. Sargent Peru Ind Saya

Streets Readied for Frederick Fair Traffic

City engineers prepare macadam streets for Frederick Fair with dust laying oil to damp dust and reduce wear. West Patrick street bridge work on hold on north side. south side finished. Dust-laying oil to be applied on main routes used by fairgoers. 6,000 gallons planned. Amiesite paving delayed due to material delivery. stone base and curbing near Court House progressing.

Frederick Crunihaa Patrick Street Carroll Creek Patrick West All Saints South Bentz Streets Court House Court, Record Weat Second Streets

Thompson Praises Legore in Yale Virginia Football Game

Emmitsburg official M J Mike Thompson praised LeGore of Frederick County for speed and build after officiating Yale vs Virginia in New Haven. He said the freshman has the assets for an ideal football player and will likely excel in important contests with further development. Thompson referees today’s Indian Cornell games.

Countian M. J Mike” Thompson Emmitsburg New Haven LeGore Frederick County Yale Mr. Thompson Thompson Cornell

Bowley Seen Likely for Maryland D A R Presidency

Mrs. Arthur Lee Bowley regent of Baltimore Chapter D A R is the only candidate mentioned to succeed Mrs. Hogan as president of the Maryland Society. Hogan will not seek re election. Bowley has many friends in the organization and is well known in Prederick where she once lived.

Arthur Lee Bowley Baltimore Maryland Society Hogan Bosley Prederick

Maryland Day Anniversary Observed by 435 C E Union Groups

The 435 societies of the Christian Endeavor Union of Maryland will celebrate Maryland Day tomorrow with special services marking the twenty ninth anniversary of the founding of the first Christian Endeavor society in Maryland.

The Christian Endeavor Union of Maryland Maryland First Christian Endeavor Society

Dr Kings New Discovery Cold and Cough Remedy

A vintage promotional ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as fast relief for colds and coughing. It claims antiseptic healing and family suitability while urging a home supply and a money back satisfaction note.

Dr. King Lewis Chamberlain Manchester

Coblentz Denies Governor Boom Amid Railroad Work

Emory L. Coblentz faces rumors of gubernatorial interest as he promotes the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway and its refinanced consolidated company. He declines any consideration, citing business duties, while Frederick High opens football season against Rock Hill College with Coach Stabler guiding the team. Additional notes include a General McClellan painting donated to Company A Armory and a missing daughter of J T Bush believed to have run off with two insurance agents toward Pittsburgh. The Mt St Marys and Washington College football clash at Emmitsburg follows by week, with Albright to visit on October 23.

Coblentz Emory L. Coblentz Tle Maryland Coblents Hagerstown Frederick Rock Hill College Stabler Mt St. Mary's Washington College Emmitsburg Albright Ncon

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertisement

A 26 cent ad promises a vigorous stomach and liver function and regular bowels. It claims improved digestion, relief from constipation, and a tonic effect that purifies the blood and removes body poisons through the bowels.

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