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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1915

Page

4

Endowment Campaign Aims 300000 for Retired Ministers

A five year drive to raise 300000 for a Methodist Episcopal Church retirement fund opens Monday at 3 PM in Frederick with Rev Dr E H Lamar pastor. Bishop Earl Cranston and Dr C Herbert Richardson will headline addresses in Frederick Martinsburg Cumberland Frostburg and Keyser with group meetings and a mass meeting Monday at 7 45 PM.

Methodist Episcopal Church E. H. Lamar Methodial Episcopal Church Frederick Baltimore Martinsburg Cumberland Frostburg Keyser W. Va Earl Cranston Washington C. Herbert Richardson Maryland Cranston Richardson Bishop Cranston M. E Hagerstown

Youth Kills Hunter Mistaken for Wild Turkey Near Lewistown

Thomas Kemerer twenty seven, of Bonthfork Pa, was shot in the face at close range by Clarence Girier of McVestown who mistook him for a wild turkey. An inquest returned an accidental shooting verdict. Grier vowed not to handle a gun again. Also Philip Hertzler of Port Royal injured similarly by shot to the abdomen in another accident. both incidents cited as dangerous hunting mishaps.

Lewistown Thomas Kemerer Bonthfork Clarence Girier McVestown Jusice of W. F. Roche Grier Kemeter Philip Hertzler Port Royal

The Black Maria and its Prisons Place in History

The article traces the origin of the term Black Maria also known as the ink Maria. It notes its American roots during the colonial era when ships and prisons used the name. The piece mentions a matron named Masia Lee who kept a sailors boarding house in Boston and helped keep peace through authority. It explains the phrase Send for the Black Maria meaning Take her to prison and its later usage by sailors returning to England. The piece ends with a brief economic note on India’s cotton output around 1908 908 000 bales of 440 pounds each.

America Lemidtenis England Masia Lee Boston Bia Bacland Maria Lee Iecaime Karl Jacobson Frederick San Beleving Uelow Pric

Fair Week Attraction at Theater in Predoiek

The Myrkle-Sinider company opens its Predoiek engagement with Bought and Paid For a NY sensation. Jim Gilley stars in a nonstop laugh riot. Next are The Blindness of Virtue and Baby Mine by Wilson, Drack, with strong local interest and high hopes for record business.

Myrkle-Sinider Company Tars Made Predoiek City Opera House New York Cos Hamilton Myrkle Harder

Grace Reformed Church and Local Evangelical Services

A long bulletin lists Grace Reformed Church Rev John A Pitzler and Rev Dr Charles J Wehler with morning sermon and dedicatory service. Trinity M E Church and other local churches schedule Rally Days, special services, Epworth League events, installation, and Sunday School sessions with multiple pastors and dates across the community.

Grace Reformed Church John A. Pitzler Charles J. Wehler Henri LG. Kieffer Evangelical Reformed Church David No Ditmar Trinity M. E South Watson E. Holley Epworth League Watson J. Holley Jesse EL. Michael Methodist Episcopal Church E. F H. Lamar Karl Cranston Washington Douglass Hooff Italy Mont Paris Henri l L. G. Kieffer Grace Church St. John's Catholic Church W. J. Kane Church of the Brethren John J. John Tambert W. Patrick St A. Luther Nickels Winchester Street Wm. C. Roderick St. Timothy's Chapel Schleynville St. John's Walkersville John G. Crawford Braddock Reformed Church St. Stephen’s ThurMont Harriott Chapel Catoctin Shivers Cousiass Owilf Jefferson Reformed Charge Feagane Reformed

Auto crash and mining tragedy claim several lives

In Scottdale Pennsylvania on October 15, James Fitzsimmons, Scottdale borough council president, died as a car overturned after losing control. Also killed or seriously injured were Ora Mauk, Walter Stoner, and Frank Moorehead, with Moorehead reportedly steering before the crash. In another incident, mining engineer Klepser, thirty–one, of Altona, was fatally injured in a coal mine accident near Souman when a set of levels detached from the main stope and the trip uncoupled.

Auto Scottdale James Fitzsimmons Scottdale Borough Kried Ora Mauk Walter Stoner Frank Moorehead Itomobile Tema Moore Uae Mark Stoner Meorehead India

Committee Meeting Sets YM CGA Leadership Roles

The phighal committee of the YM CG Al met to organize for the year electing Dr James A Long chairman and Frank A Castle secretary Other attendees included Spence Dr TQ Thomas Jl J AL Long L Robertaubauga Juart Wiegher Charles Milligan and secretary Harris The meeting adjourned for this afternoon.

Phighal Committee YM. CG. al James A. Long Oarman Frank A. Castle Spence TQ. Thomas J AL Long L. Robertabauga Juart “Eigher Charles Milligan Harris Hie

Political notices urge Kaufman supporters to vote November 2

A collection of endorsements and appeals from Republican and allied figures in Frederick County urging voters to support candidates in the November 2 election of 1915. Names include George Kaufman supporters, J Walter England, Eli Gaugh, Frederick W. Cramer, Albert M Patterson, and regional party figures.

YOR House OF Delegatics J. Walter England Sjamsville Frederick County House of Delegates Eli G. Haugh Icuit Albert M. Patterson Mredlerick Francis J. Newman Frederick Sepuldre&wote

Varnish sale offers varied colors and pint prices

Advertising copy promotes Jap Enamel Varnish brand Kerry in Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak and Light Oak. Available in 12 pint cans at 12 cents and Pint cans at 20 cents.

Kerry

Paints and colors listed with pricing across sizes

In all colors Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak Light Oak. Gallon cans priced at 1.25 and 12 gallon cans. Rie Kalkomo and Mauresco Cold Water Paint sold in 5 lb packages at 35 cents each. Oil offered at favorable prices.

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