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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1915

Page

2

Ring Leaders Foiled In Odenton Arson Plot

Fire Marshal George Edward Myers of Frederick was shot in the right eye during a raid near Odenton, Baltimore County, as investigators and detectives captured three men alleged to plot to blow up the Murray canneries. Myers, stabilized at University Hospital, faces possible loss of sight while others in the gang are detained. The raid followed weeks of staged deceit by Detective Broening and State officials to coax the plotters into the open.

George Edward Myers Frederick Odenton Baltimore County Harry P Fairney Arthur M. Shipley University Hospital, Pealmore Mr. Myers Myers G. Elmer Fahrney Baltimore Horace Zachars George M. Murray and Son Murray Gred William Werner State's Attorney Office Richard Freeman Werner Freeman Pobler Annapolis Junction Washington Marabai Myera Broening Weiser Sheik Joseph Broening Young Broening George M Murray Sons Vax Tole Ty Y Attar Browning Pate Raber Wecarter Ts Murray Canneries Agok Fig Vahle Pohler Cullizon Cooney Wankmille Murphy

Wheat Price Dips Two Cents More On Market

Wheat closed two cents lower at 103 with corn steady at 3.25 a barrel as markets report price movements and ad space for notices in The News.

Frederick Fair Attendance Falls Short Despite Busy Four Days

About 43,124 visitors attended over four days, 463 fewer than last year, with an estimated 55,000 on grounds. Gate receipts lag last year by 1,500 though household and concessions expect gains. overall receipts likely near prior year. Racing finale featured Topsy winning the amusing male race, with Mud Dublin second and Jinx third, followed by seven races ending around 4:20 pm and results listed for each purse event.

Frederick Fair Topsy Charles W Brown Leesburg Mud Dublin Charles Kipp Frederick Jinx Ed Main Urbana Smoke Tom Santer Jefferson Alesa Wood Dr . A. Meisner Baltimore Johnnile Miller H. C. Corbin Hanover Mordecis J. R. Crawford Rockville Birdona R. F. Stout and Bros Clarksburg W. Va Sam Besure W. L. Kayser Shippensburg King Wilkes James Morris Philadelphia June Bug S. F. Peacock Middletown Del Lady Venice W Va Banovolo Herbert Cozine McHenry Bros Hagerstown R. J E Guellt Norristown Lynn Chimes J. Blank Arco Maud Cozine Charles Nelss Annapolis May Prince Long and Herbert Miss Barn Harbor Kedron the Parsons

Republicans Plan County Parade and City Meeting Schedule

Republican County Central Committee met at the Court House to outline parade and public meeting plans. Gov Goldsborough, Chairman O E Weller and other state candidates will speak next Wednesday evening. Dr C F Goodell presided. Reno S Harp and J M Bronenburg spoke. Bronenburg will lead the parade with at least 100 marshals.

Republican County Central Committee Court House Goldsborough O. E. Weller C. F. Goodell Reno S. Harp J. M. Bronenburg G. O P Lewistown Woodsboro Middletown Frederick Yellow Springs Brunswick

Prize Winning Turkeys and Farm Sale Notice

C M deGarmendia of Tuscarora earned multiple prizes at Frederick and Hagerstown Fairs. He won two firsts for one tom and one hen at Hagerstown and captured several awards with four turkeys overall. In a separate sale, executors William K Harbaugh and Corless F Harbaugh sold Ephraim F Harbaugh’s 90 acre Sabinlasville road farm for $5,670 with a 10 room house and bank barn. Two mountain lots went to a Mr Harbaugh for $116. Jacob Rohrback acted as attorney and A D Adams as auctioneer.

C. M. deGarmendia Tuscarora Frederick Hagerstown Wiliam K. Harbaugh Corless F. Harbaugh Ephraim F. Harbaugh Sabinlasville Wiliam C. Werten Baker Harbaugh Jacob Rohrback A. D. Adams

Middletown Christian Endeavor Holds Echo Social

The Christian Endeavor of the Re formed church in Middletown held a social at Miss Stella Kefauver home last night. The event echoed the State contention of the Union in Easton this week with many attendees enjoying a program, autumn decorations, Hallowe en games, and refreshments.

Christian Endeavor of the Reformed Church Middletown Stella Kefauver Union Easton

Thanksgiving Ahead Offers Quiet Holiday Mood

Brief dispatch notes a calm preholiday period with emphasis on gratitude and reflection. Mentions Thanksgiving in anticipation, noting a subdued seasonal mood and absence of major events for readers.

Death notices and obituaries in Hagerstown area

Obituary briefs for Mrs Ella Crabill 40 of Hagerstown and Mrs Caroline Phelps of Baltimore, plus death notices for Charles E Dorsey and Thomas P Rice funeral services. Also note St Johns football figures Captain Irvin Heisse and H Hubert Bowers visiting Frederick after Gettysburg game at Harry W Bowers Clarke Place home.

Charles E. Dorsey All Saints’ Street Greenmount Thomas P. Rice Irvin Heisse H. Hubert Bowers St John’s Willi Frederick Harry W. Bowers Clarke Place

Local Court Transfers Real Estate in County Listings

A string of property transactions appears in a court record with several deeds recorded. Noa E. Derold and wife transfer to Harry S. Green. Horace D. Radcliff and wife to John W. Sager. Finkle H. Birely and wife to John W. Sager. Moses V. Winebrewer and wife to Theodore R. Barrick. LeGore Combination Lime Co Inc to Luther Powell. Amounts range from small sums to $6,028 75 for the last deed.

Noa E. Cramer Harry S. Green Horace D. Radcliff Johnson W. Sager Finkle H. Birely Moses V

Funeral of Miss Harriet V Holtz at Zion Church

The funeral for Harriet V. Holtz was held yesterday at 2 pm in Zion's Reformed Church Charlesville with Rev. H L Kieffer officiating. Pallbearers were nephews Harry C Stull S Stanley Stull Robert W Stull W Holtz Granville Holtz and John Holtz. Interment followed in Zion Cemetery. Thomas P Rice supervised the arrangements.

Harriet V. Holtz Zion's Reformed Church Charlesville H. L. Kieffer Harry C Stull S. Stanley Stull Robert W. Stull W. Holtz Granville Holtz John Holtz Zion Cemetery Thomas P. Rice

Graveyard Sale Withdrawn at Public Bid

The old Episcopal graveyard on All Saints Street opposite B and Q station was withdrawn from sale this morning after a bid of 1200 dollars. Auctioneer Harvey R. Lease oversaw the proceedings.

Fast All Saints Street B and Q Station Harvey R. Lease

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