Spy in France and a tragedy near Annecy described
Louis M Lester a Fredericktonian and Italian resident describes in a letter to Rev Dr Frank M Gibson his wartime experiences in France near Annecy Savoie where German Austrian spies were arrested. He recounts a hotel tragedy in which an Austrian man hanged his two children and killed his wife after a payment dispute.
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Thia
Syffrederick
Europe
First National Bank
Frederieck
Central Trust Co
The
Trust Company
Italy
Frank M. Gibson
Baltimore
Trail
Léeater
France
Annecy
Hantt- Savoie
Dr. Gibson
Lester
Nev
Herman
Chauncey Depew
Germany
Tragic War Reflections Reach Hildt Family
The report notes casualties among all, with Mr. Laster calling it one of the little tragedies of this cruel war. Relatives of Dr. John C. Hildt learn he has arrived home in Baltimore after reaching New York on September 3 aboard the Ban Guglielmo from Naples, August 22, enjoying a peaceful voyage.
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Hipgelf
Laster
Ainly
John C. Hildt
Baltimore
New York
Naples
Hitdt
America
Straus Campaign Tour Visits Frederick County States Senate Bid
Isaac Lobe Straus former Maryland Attorney General and U S Senate candidate tours Frederick County speaking with voters. Accompanied by Charles Wertheimer and J Dorsey Etchison he visits New Market Branswick Petersville and Middle Town meeting supporters and planning events ahead of September primaries with Senator Orden Astry Martin and John Phelps joining later.
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Isaac Lobe Straus
Maryland
United States
John Waller Smith
Senator Smith
Frederick County
Charles Wertheimer
Straus
New Market
Einity
J. Dorsey Etchison
Branswick
Durkittsville
Petersville
Middletown
Halel
Senator Orden
Astry Martin
Kerrington
John Phelps
Baltimore
Bth
Grand Jury Holds Forsythe Over Alleged Assault
Thomas Forsythe foreman of a contracting firm rebuilding the km taitsburg pike near Thurmont is held for Grand Jury action on charges of striking Alvey Imanogle. The alleged assault occurred in the Imanogle quarry during a dispute. Mr Bunnie H Booker of Oklahoma City and Harry L Sherrick of Kansas City, War Department employees in Washington, are spending the weekend with friends the Miss Virts and Buckey.
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Thomas Forsythe
Kmtaitsburg Pike
Thurmont
Grand Jury
Alvey ‘Imanogle
Isanogle Quarriea
Mr. Bunnie H. Booker
Oklahoma City
Harry L. Sherrick
Kansas City
Ineut
al Washington
Misses Virts
Buckey
Christina Walsh
St. Louis
Frederick W. Obenderfer
East Patrick Street
Caroline McSherry
Baltimore
Charles W. Ross
Court Square
Mabel Kindley
Lucy Thomas
Ira Davis
Clarksburg
Montgomery County
George R. Cook
Washington
James Grimes
East Third Street
Carlton EE. Molesworth
Birmingham
Ala
John E. Phreeger
West Patrick Street
Molesworth
Frederick lieutenant detailed for rifle range duty
Lieutenant Kier n Munshower of Company A Frederick has been detailed by the Adjutant General for duty with Company K at the state rifle range near Lebanon Springs from September 7 to long as the company operates. The camp at rifle practice was observed by Lieutenant Klapshowe and the adjutant general was asked to detail him for rifle work. The company goes to new in command of Lt Urayhe lace, son of a United States Senator, next week, with full support of all state companies at the rifle range.
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Kier N. Munshower
Frederick
Ue Btate
Compauny K
Liver Springs
Btaip Rife
Sephambys 7
Lonelasiye
Eral
Urayhe Lace
United States
Bee
Ranseee
Hymeneal Same TA Williams Daughter Wed in Flatbush
The married couple Edward L. Markell of Baltimore and Hymeneal Same TA Williams, daughter of Mrs. Esther S. Williams and the late Rev. Christopher Williams, wed at 1626 Ditmas Avenue Flatbush New York. Ceremony by Rev. John Henry Beall. They plan to live in Oregon for now.
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Williama
Among the Sick Improve in City Notes
Reports from West Third Street grocer Edward Winebrewer and East Sixth Street patient Raymond Taylor show improvement after illness. Frank L. Kno de of West Third Street also recovering. warm weather tips urge cooling with Himenda from Mers Drug Store.
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Frank L. Knode
West Third Street
Edward J. Winebrewer
South Market Street
Raymond Taylor
East Sixth Street
City Hospital
Americans Stranded as War Breaks Out in Europe Amid Escape Tale
Rev Mr Herman recalls a perilous escape starting in Venice as war erupted. With about 350 Americans aboard a 400 passenger vessel they fled via Basel and Paris toward Dieppe and England, facing rail blockades, Swiss red tape, scarce funds, and guards. They sighted French troops, face-to-face with a war economy, and saw Berlin portrayed as disciplined yet unwelcoming to English speakers.
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Hermans
Venice
Germany
Uckely
Beaukfort
Basel
Switzerland
St. Ludwig
Muhlhausen
Wilson
Father
Geneva
Paris
Mr. Herman
U. S
Banka
Dieppe
Rouen
England
France
Eiffel Tower
Rasel
Berlin
Property Deeds and Estate Actions Reported
Legal notices show Eugene Sponseller deeded property to Ernest K. Kavid in Rosemont Aditi tion. Harry B. Funk and wife transfer to James YD Connell in Brunswick. Inventory filed for the estate of Marshall D. Boone. Letters testamentary granted to John P. Wiseman for Sarah Main and to Melissa B. Cook for Oscar Ruthven Cook. Letters of testamentary for Annie Rebecca Peomroy granted to William A. Jopeomeroy. John R. Baer estate letters to Mary Brengle and Richard P. Bear. Administration for Wm. Baughman estate to C. Francis Baughman. Cumberland soda price debate notes five to ten cent rise but legality questioned. five cent soda remains in Cumberland. In Frederick ice cream sodas cost ten cents and likely unchanged unless action by officials. A group of Middletown young ladies enjoyed a strawride to the Holter home near Braddock.
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Eugene Sponseller
Ernest K. Kavid
Rosemont
Aditition
Harry B. Funk
James YD. Connell
Brunswick
Marshall D. Boone
Sarah Main
John P. Wiseman
Oscar Ruthven Cook
Melissa B. Cook
Annie Rebecca Peomroy
William A. J. Peom‘eroy
John R. Baer
Mary ‘Brengle
Richard P. Bear
Wm. Baughman
C. Francis Baughman
Cumberland
Frederick
Purely Personal notes from Frederick visitors and travelers
Purely Personal items list residents and visitors returning from trips to Baltimore Philadelphia Atlantic City and Canada. Names include Lewis Dertzbaugh Haller Ordeman Rodock Zimmerman Griffin Eccard Hare Hauver Leatherman Harbaugh Roelkey Kash Knode Trail Thomas Fulmer Obenderfer McSherry and others with brief travel details. also mentions band concert in Middletown and property sale by Homer to Keyser.
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Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Baltimore
Thomas N. Haller
Cenral Dry Goods
Madeline Abreehl
Washington
Harry Boleler
West South
Steet
Balthmore
Philadelphia
William H. Griffin
South Market Street
A.M. Eccard
Hazel and
Marshall Hare
Chester M. Hauver
West Patrick Street
Roy E. Leatherman
Walkersville
Canada
United States
Canadian
Funeral of Hazel E Kaufan at Mt Prospect Church
The funeral for Hazel E Kaufan who died recently was held Thursday at 2 am from Mt Prospect M E Church Lewistown. Emer L J Fiolhr of Thurmont presided. Pallbearers Alonzo Rice Oscar Gladhill Welly Rice Guy Groshon Arthur Ries Joshua Rice. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Thomas F Itlee directed the services.
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Hazel E. Kaufan
Serous Hurux
Mountaindale
Mt. Prospect
M. EL
Lewistown
Emer L. J. Fiohr
Thurmont
Alonzo Rice
Oscar Gladhill
Welly Rice
Guy Groshon
Arthur Ries
Aldermen Approve Half Funding for Centennial Lighting
In a special session the Board of Aldermen voted 250 dollars to the Star Spangled Banner Centennial lighting committee for the city streets during the week of the celebration. The committee had sought 500 dollars but the board approved half, expecting local business men to cover the other half. The committee will continue raising funds and expects no trouble.
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Board of Aldermen
Iome Coumleg
Coat of paint brightens Undergelling Store front
The Undergelling Store at South Market Street received a fresh coat of paint on its front, updating the storefront appearance. The simple exterior refresh enhances curb appeal for shoppers and passersby.
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South Market Street
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Braddock
William G. Zimmerman
Atlantic City
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Polo, Ill
Foxville
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Taneytown
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Iron King
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RED Cross
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A. E. Fisher
Monterue Pike
Hood College
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