October 27 in American History Highlights
Notable dates include journalist Whitelaw Reid born in Xenia Ohio and Theodore Roosevelt born in New York City. The 184 battle near Petersburg Va details Confederate flank drive and Union casualties. Admiral Sands dies, and astronomical notes list planets and a constellation resembling a W in the evening sky.
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Whitelaw Reid
Sud Diplonat
Xenta
London
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
New York City
Ehatcher'a
Petersburg
Hascock
J. B. Sands
Cool Wave to Continue with Frost Expected
A 60 degree reading dropped sharply last night as temperatures fell to 31 degrees in Frederick, the coldest so far this fall. Snow flurries occurred briefly while daytime highs reached 67. Residents donned overcoats as streets appeared wintry and frost is forecast for tonight.
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Old Boreas
Frederick
His Only Leg Broken In Unfortunate Runaway Accident
John M. Eccard, near Wolfeville, was thrown from a saddle horse when a four horse team he drove bolted. He sustained a broken leg, and since he has only one leg the accident is particularly unfortunate. His father, a road supervisor in Jackson district, and he were working on the road this morning. The team fled, ran around a corner, and collided with a wire fence near C. F. Warrenfeltz's residence, injuring Eccard at the knee. Dr. Ralph Browning of Myersville provided medical aid.
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John M. Eccard
Wolfeville
Wolfsville
C. F. Warrenfeltz
Eccard
Ralph Browning
Myersville
Court Warns Frederick Dealers Over Liquor to Minors
In Frederick Circuit Court Judges Worthington and Peter warned saloon keepers and dealers in Frederick city and county against selling liquor to minors. Three boys, Edward Niemeyer 16, Roger Routzahn 17, Walter White 18, pled guilty. sentence suspended for now. Judges urged indictments for dealers who sold to minors and warned license risks for future violations.
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Frederick City
Worthington
Peter
Edward Nisseyer
Walter White
Roger Routzahn
Middletown
Niemeyer
Routzahn
White
Reno S. Herp
End of criminal docket nears with six Weller larceny cases
The criminal docket nears its end with six Weller cases for larceny awaiting trial tomorrow in Frederick. Mrs Buch faces assault charges and may defend herself in court. Sergeant H C Winebrewer, home on furlough, notes tougher conditions in Mexico under Carranza. An orange tree with 55 ripe fruit is shown in WH Moore's window, owned by Miss Mara Main. A recital at Head College featuring Grace Burnap and Virginia Carty draws interest.
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Jennie Weller
Worthington
Baltimore
Frederick
Harry J. Buch
H. C. Winebrewer
US. Marine Corps
Walkersville
New York
Mexico
Winebrewer
Vera Cruz
Carranza
WH. Moore
Patrick Street
Miss Mar Main
West Second Street
Mus
Head College
Grace Burnap
Virginia Carty
Frederick May Insure Its Own Workmen
Frederick city weighs creating an in house workers compensation department under the new law. City Attorney Smith says no guidance without input from the State Accident Commission and Attorney General Poe. Mayor and Aldermen plan a special meeting at 7 40 pm to discuss the act and the insurance option, with county effects noted on county workers including jail firemen and Montevue.
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Frederick
Smith
J. Walter Lord
State Accident Commission
Poe
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Montevue
Federated Charities Offer Help to School Board
Federated Charities will assist in clothing underprivileged children to attend school under the compulsory attendance law. Dr. Thomas Freeman Dixon said some pupils may lack proper clothing and pledged charitable support. Superintendent G Lloyd Palmer welcomed the plan and asked for a written outline to coordinate efforts. The idea is expected to gain broad Board approval and help many youths obtain education. The State Federation of Women’s Clubs semiannual meeting is set for November 17 at Arundel Club Hall, Baltimore, with local clubs as members.
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Ctty
Federated Charities Organization
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Organizaton
G. Lloyd Palmer
Dixon
Charities
Palmer
Dr. Dixon
Crganization
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Arundel Club Hall
Baltimore
Federation
Frederick Fair Profits Seen From This Year's Event
Officials of the Frederick Agricultural Society estimate profits from this year’s fair will likely cover improvements and reduce indebtedness. Last year earned $4,207.57 with receipts rising this year to about $16,127 in gate and grand stand income, though Friday costs were high. Current debt stands at $9,000 with $307.37 cash on hand and a $714.28 state appropriation received to date.
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Frederick
Agricultural Society
Fair Society
Rodock
Underwear and dry goods ad with local loan offers
In a bustling classifieds page a surplus store promotes underwear for the whole family with prices on children’s and women’s garments. A real estate section lists farms and land for sale near Frederick and Myersville, with mortgage and insurance services advertised.
Mobilization Social and Charity Sales at City Venues
Local notices invite attendance at the Epworth League Mobilization Social at M E church on Friday October 30 1914 at 745 pm featuring French cream puffs and Zwiebach with proceeds benefiting Frederick City Hospital. The New Armory hosts events November 3 with attractions for Xmas shopping. Also a Democratic Macs Meeting at City Opera House Thursday at 8 pm and thanks extended for kindness during illness and death of a sister. Special millinery sale opens October 27 at 1920 am at New York Millinery Parlors with ostrich plumes velvet hats and hair switches. Also ads for fish market cold storage grocery and hay scales services.
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Fred. Gas & Elev
Epworth League
Schooler’s Real Estate
Grayson H. Staley Underwear
J. D. Hendrickson
Commissioners
Samuel R. Barr
Jas
H. Smith City Opera House
the Empire
the Marvel
M. E. Church
New York
C. E. Kefaaver
Mullinix
Land and improvements ad with railroad, roads and meadow
Parcel listing notes various tracts including 6 acres rich land with improvements, 100 acres near railroad and State Road, 17b acres with good improvements, 157 acres near State Road and B and 0. KR. R. Barwata, 7 acres meadow land adjoining Frederick, modern dwellings on Second Street near Tetra Park and Market. Call end one hour set of sale.
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Walkersville
Myersville
Electric
State Road
Frederick
Utice
People’s Insurance
Bear Walkereville
Feagan- Fille
Lewistown
Creagerstown
Feagaville
Wondsboro
Thurmonat
City
B&o
Frederic
Albaugh & Harrington
R. Barwata
Tetra Park
Market Strete
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Malinix Carpet Store Optometry State Optical Co Typewriter Championship
Underwood
E. Church Sr
Balto
Brentlinger
Nallin
Dick Nallin
Ban Johnson
Nalin
Tipe
Canada
McDannel House
Harvey R. Lease
Court House
W. N. Jolliffe
Elizabeth MecDannel
West Third Street
C. E. Cline
RE. Roberta
Warner City
Hheriye
H. J. Buch
Federated Charities
Metting
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
J. D. Baker
Capital
Eeeeeess President
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
Seees
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duval
Asat
Cashier
Joseph McDivit
Marewood D. Harp
and Insurance
Pythian Castle Building
Pearre's Pharmacy
John D. Hendrickson
Childrena
Oman
Drichson
Neidig & Miller
SILKS
John N. Clary
F. G. Thomas & Son
West Patrick ST
Grayson , Mercer
Insurance
Pearre’s
Harry G. Tritapor
Drug Store
Market ST
Derring
Pearce
C. B. Cline
M. L. Etchison
C. B
Cline
Braddock Ne
Thomas P.rior
Thomas F. Rice
North Market Street
Grayson H. Staley
Neal
Garrett
Ozgrange, JR
Central Trust Building
Jrldhentaffy
Emory C. Crum
Enginere
William C. Hom
Secryeyor
F. Frederick
Land Gurveyr
Water Gufplt
Eta eaawPiy
Sourren L- Welty
John T. Lewis
East Church Street
Sidi
Harry C. Hull
People's Fire Insurance Building
Church and
Coury Streets
B. Evard Kepner
North Marert Street
Ere
L. Beteosl
Hahn & Betson
HAHN
L. Retour
Schueier Lakery
Frederick City Hospital
New Armory
City Opera House
WM. HW. Blentlinger & Family
Alizer Kaga
Ridenour
Blue Ribbon
Blue Ribbon Grocery
South Rentz
West All Saints
J. Henry Schmidt
Dixon's
Cramer& Stauffex
Real Estate and Loans
Cramer
Stacffar
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