Calls for Toll Toll Investigation On Susquehanna Bridge
Frequent toll users in Frederick and Loudoun counties petition for a formal investigation by the Public Service Commission into charges on the Brunswick and Potomac river bridges. The drive notes the rise in annual toll costs, cites farmers paying over 100 dollars yearly, and asks the commission to assess whether toll reductions could boost bridge use without harming revenue. A list of rates shows pedestrian, horse, team, and automobile charges. Also mentions a flax sample from Canada sent to Frederick.
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Public Service Commission
Susquehanna River
Havre‘de Grace
Fredérick County
Loudouinn County
Potomac River
Brunswick
Brunswick Bridge
Frederick
Loudoun
Maryland
Frederick County
Loudoun County
Newport News Wins 1916 Virginia League Title Over Portsmouth
Newport News defeated Portsmouth 3 to 1 in game seven of the 1916 Virginia League championship series, drawing over 6,000 fans. Local football begins with 30 boys reporting for Boys High School practice at Cadet Field, as coach Poffenberger and Capt. Clemson aim to shape the lineup before opening day. Rumor of a new concrete grandstand in Chambersburg next year. Gettysburg Baseball Association funds paid for its overdue automobile with 635 dollars in silver coins displayed at Kimpley Liquor. John A. Markell of Frederick reportedly to rejoin St James College, preserving their star fullback.
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Newport News
Portsmouth
Poffenberger
Clemson
Gettysburg Baseball Association
Markley & Oyler
Gettysburg
Overland
Kimpley Iquor
Sfagerstown
John A. Markell
Frederick
St. James College
Saints
Markell
St. James
Government urges use of blight killed chestnut
The U S Forest Service reports no reason why blight killed chestnut timber should be wasted. After three years tests in Connecticut and Pennsylvania show infected wood durable as healthy timber for posts poles and fences. Peeling bark and stump seasoned timber improves decay resistance. peeled infected wood cannot be distinguished from healthy wood. Farmers can save by using blight killed timber for poles posts fencing and lumber.
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Forest Service
U. S
Weterbury
Connecticut
Mount Gretna
Infantile paralysis cases reported in Washington and Frederick counties
Two cases of infantile paralysis were reported in the region yesterday. A 13 month old girl from Cascade near Rohrersville in Washington County and an 8 year old girl from Cascade in Frederick County were diagnosed. Quarantine signs were posted and confirmed by Dr. Norment.
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Rohrersville
Washington County
Frederick County
Cascade
Clara May
Clifford Glass
Washington
Loretta
Murray Harbaugh
C. A. Mentzer
Sabilasville
M. D. Kefauver
Smithsburg
Norment
Dry Rally At Knoxville Draws District Support
A dry forces rally is planned at Petersville district in the Luth eran church Knoxville Sunday evening September 24 starting 7 30. J Welty Fehrney of Frederick will lead the meeting with Rev HL C Erdman pastor of the church as an address. Enthusiasm for the dry cause runs high and a large turnout is expected.
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Knoxville
Petersville
J. Welty Fehrney
Frederick
Lane
HL C Erdman
Wll
Baseball Scores From Chicago St Louis Detroit and Cleveland
Baseball scores show Chicago beating Chicago 8 to 7 with pitchers Russell Lyon Johnson Haley. St Louis 7 New York 3 with Groom Hartley Russell Walters. Detroit 4 Boston 3 with Leonard Carrigan Ehmke Stan Cleveland 3 Washington 2 Ayres Williams Boehling De Berry. Standings list Boston 83 63, St Louis 71 61 4, Chicago 83 57 2, Cleveland 74 71 5, Detroit 83 63 5, Washington 71 70 50, New York 74 68 52, Athletics 31 10 219.
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Chicago
Athletics
Russell
Lyon
Johnson
Haley
St. Louis
New York
Groom
Hartley
Walters
Detroit
Boston
Leonard
Carrigan
Ehmke
Stan Cleveland
Cleveland
Washington
Ayres
Williams
Boehling
de Berry
Sygaging O of the Lees W.L
PCA W.L. B.C
Sei
St.Louis
Clevelad
Washin
N.york
Athlietics
National League Scores From Philadelphia to Boston
National League results from Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Boston and Cincinnati show Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 4 St Louis 2 New York 4 Chicago 2 Boston 12 Cincinnati 4. Standings list Brooklyn 60 64 437 Philadelphia 81 56 595 Chicago 63 80 441 Boston 78 56 582 St Louis 60 83 419 New York 74 62 544 Cincinnati 55 89 382.
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Philadelphia
Demarece
Evans
Cooper
Fischer
Pittsburgh
Demaree
Burns
Jamaux
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Smith
Miller
Ames
Gonzales
New York
Chicago
Schupp
McCarty
Vender
Wilson
Boston
Cincinnati
Mitchell
Wingo
Rudolph
Gowdy
Stanain
W.L. P
Frederick Street Pedestrian Struck By Auto
C Samuel Klein of near Frederick stepped into the path of a Ford driven by N W Schley as it approached from Braddock near West Patrick street. Klein sustained a cut to the head and an ankle bruise but was not badly hurt. Dr F H Hedges treated him at the scene.
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Auto
C. Samuel Klein
Frederick
N. W. Schley
Braddock
West Patrick Street
Mr. Klein
F. H. Hedges
Report of the Condition Franklin Savings Bank of Frederick on September 12
The report shows assets of 737 999.95 with items including Ascaris and Discounts 83 557.13, Overdrafts 412.31, Mortgages and Judgments of Record 197 035.00, Due from approved Reserve Agents 25 694.99, and Cash items 10 687. Liabilities list Weekly Deposits and Undivided Profits with totals for Deposits 3 801.66 and 999.95. The document is sworn by Geo. W. Heinlein, Secretary, before Charles B. Hexch on September 19, 1276 in Frederick County Maryland.
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Franklin Savings Bank OF
Frederick
Maryland
Saesesseree Wontons
LUFOM
National Bank
State of
Geo. W. Heinlein
Chas
B. T. Hexch Teckson
Commercial State Bank
Eeshte
Fifty Children to Appear in Cantata The Jolly Picnic Party
Fifty children from the Reformed Church of Brunswick will present The Jolly Picnic Party cantata in Men Hall on Friday night September 22. The lively program follows Grandma’s chaperone duties and a playful Brownies lunch theft, as boys and Annie navigate to the picnic amid schoolchildren choruses. Characters include Grandma Lucy TriPlett Camille Hoffmaster Hazel Fay Poster Jenny Zelma Necker Josie Maury Troffaier Michel Margaret Hogan Florrie Frances Kenney Mamie Adeline Thomas Annie Louise Nicodenus Daisy Louise Lour Violet Virgin Harper Rose Mary Holland Myitie Daisy Harper Pansy Phyllis Booth George Carl Holland Sam Jeroy Brubaker Ned John Souder Jr Joe Clarence Strickler Pred Oswald Decker and seven Brownies.
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Brunsiwick
Ted Men's Hall
Grandma Io
Annie
Grandma
Dot
Lucile Triplett
Camille Hoffmaster
Hazel
Fay Poster
Jenny
Zelma Necker
Josie
Maury Troffaier
Michel
Margaret
Local Eagles Banquet Draws Prominent Speakers
Frederick aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted a banquet at Independent Hall with prominent members from Frederick and Baltimore delivering addresses. Dorsey’s stringed orchestra provided music as the event sought to arouse interest in the order. Speakers included Baltimore Bar attorney Isidor Soldstrom and Frederick Bar attorney Edward Melanaine, with William Gerst and A F Mueller among others introduced by Albert Dyer.
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Frederick Aerie
Order of Eagles
Baltimore
Frederick
Possible Mausoleum in Hagerstown for Frederick City
G W Loudoun promoting Maryland Mausoleum Company plans a 50‑body granite mausoleum in Frederick at an estimated $75,000. The project echoes a national trend toward mausoleums with chapels for services, already growing in popularity. similar facilities are planned for Hagerstown, Cumberland, and other towns.
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Frederick Wii
G. W. Loudoun
Maryland Mausoleum Company
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Maryland
Chicago
Frederick welter champion Sheeler to fight Gilley in York
Kid Sheeler of Frederick, Maryland, the welterweight champion, is matched to face Gilley in York next Wednesday night. He expects to bring the Pennsylvania bacon back to Maryland and fights are being arranged for winter at Frederick ringsides. On the same night Kid Alberts of Frederick meets Charlie Collins of Columbia. A Frederick 115 or 120 pound fighter may travel to York to meet another York fighter. Chicago reports 6 085 lawyers, up 228 in a year.
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Kid Sheeler
Frederick
Maryland
Gilley
York
Sheeler
Pennsylvania
Heoe
Killey
Kid Alberts
Squared
Charlie Collins
Columbia
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