Frederick praised by returning traveler from Virginia mines
A Frederick resident who recently toured Virginia and West Virginia lauds Frederick for beauty and commercial activity, contrasting Raleigh and Beckley roads, convict road crews, and mountain travel with dirtier town streets and rough terrain. He notes Beckley’s growth, a fire recovery, and Fayette county fair contrasts. An anecdote about a Harley Davidson sidecar drew crowds.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Frederick
Blue Ridge Mountains
Frederick “Wanderer
Beckley
W. Va
Raleigh County
Raleigh
Oak Hil
Fayette County
Oak Hill
Frederick Trust Company Report of Condition September 23 1914
The Frederick Trust Company in Maryland reports financial data as of September 23 1914 including loans discounts assets and liabilities. Treasurer D Hedger swears the statement to the best of his knowledge before Notary Public Chas B Hendrickson.
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Frederick Trust Company
Frederick
Maryland
Dusiness
State of Maryland
County of Frederick
OS D. Hedger
D. Hedges
Chas
B. T. Hendrickson
Greatest American poll names Roosevelt Edison in top list
In a popularity poll by American Magazine the ten best Americans were named by readers. Roosevelt topped the list, Edison second, Wilson third, with Bryan Ford Washington La Follette and Burbank tied for seventh. Other noted votes included Carrell Hughes Gorgas and John Bunny.
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United States
Roosevelt
Thomas A. Edison
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Henry Ford
Booker T. Washington
la Follette
Burbank
Carnegie
Billy
Judge Lindsay
Alexis Carrell
Justice Hughes
Hst
Gorgas
John Bunny
Baltimores Court Dismisses Charge Against 19 Year Old in Bertha Case
Facig and charge of encou raging a one year old Bertha Schaefer from her home in Baltimore and harboring her in Frederick Prescott DeGrange 19 of Frederick appeared before Magistrate Schirm in the Southwestern police court. The girl was held as a witness. After the case was entered the charge was dismissed and the young couple were allowed to go. DeGrange returned to Frederick and will reportedly stay in the city.
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Bertha Schaefer
Baltimore
Frederick
Prescott DeGrange
Schirm
Southwestern
DeGrange
Local baseball figures gather in Frederick on weekend
Bugs Snyder of Greencastle ex outfielder registered at the New City Hotel with Jack Morri son during the weekend. Noble the Hagerstown catcher from early season also visited Frederick on Sunday, and LeRoy McCardell once official scorer walked the streets. All seem to be returningists.
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Bugs” Snyder
Greencastle
New City
Jack Morrison
Noble
Hagerstown
Frederick
LeRoy McCardell
Streets torn up and Kot repaired in city street
A Saturday night accident on Market street damaged Roy Summers machine when its steering gear snapped after hitting a street ditch left by plumbers. Mayor Fraley urges enforcing the law to require streets be restored to original condition after excavations and says Summers may seek city damages. The Board of Aldermen meets tomorrow to hear Summers case and discuss a curb and gutter ordinance and police uniforms contracts.
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Mar’ket Street
Third Street
Roy Summers
Fraley
Summers
Market Street
Frederick Trust Company
Fifth Street
Court
Bentz Streets
Second Street
Bringing Up Father Tonight In Frederick City Opera House
The Bringing Up Father musical company arrives from Wilmington with 30 members and performs at City Opera House tonight. Tickets are nearly sold out as the troupe prepares to move to Hagerstown tomorrow morning. The Gus Hill production, a lively Irish family comedy, features a strong cast and elaborate scenery.
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Wilmington
City Opera House
Frederick
Del
Hagerstown
Worse Of Than He Thought
A humorous exchange recounts Shadbolt claiming to be worse off after a robbery by footpads last night and misplacing money, with a joking remark about remaining funds. The dialogue references a son and borrowed money and is framed as captions from exaggerated notes.
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Shadbolt
Chicago
Ideal weather brings huge crowds to city streets
The pleasant day drew hundreds of visitors to Frederick with heavy traffic and long lines of cars on West Patrick Street. Police logged roughly 100 machines through the Square from 5:10 to 5:30 pm, while 60 more passed the West Patrick bridge between 12:30 and 1:00 pm as repairs are planned this week. Temperature ranged from 43 to 75 during the day, with a chilly 37 at night.
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Square
Frederick
Omcer Quinn
Fraley
West Patrick Street
Nirginig
Armory Building
Carroll Park
Funerals Reported For Several Local Residents
Notices describe funeral services for Mrs. Catherine H. Jacobs at 226 North Market Street with Rev. Henry L. G. Kieffer presiding and Mt. Olivet Cemetery interment. Mrs. Virginia A. Steward honored in Yellow Springs and Urbana with multiple pallbearers and clerical leaders. Martin L. Freshour dies of tuberculosis in Thurmont aged 24. services led by Rev. M. L. Beard with interment beside United Brethren Church.
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Catherine H. Jacobs
North Market Street
Henry L. G. Kieffer
Jacob Rohrback
A. C. McCardell
Edwin C. Markell
Thomas B. Johnson
Harry O
Frank J. D. Marshall
Herbert S
George T
Albert A. Schroeder
Mt. Olivet
F. Schroeder
Virginia A. Steward
Christian Whisner
Yellow Springs
Arthur C. Day
Urbana
M. EB
E. H. Hommelbaugh
U. B. Church
Lytle
Charles Martz
Howard Angleberger
Granville Dutrow
Elmer Fesga
John Jacobs
Daniel J Young
Thomas P. Rice
Martin L. Freshour
Thurmont
Freshour
Jennie Freshour
Thormont
Lutheran Church
Howard
William Freshour
United Brethren Church
Chamberlain’s Cello Cholera Remedy Advised for War Aid
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cello Cholera Remedy as essential for travelers and home use, claiming the remedy has brought many thanks and urging readers to keep it on hand for the Spanish war era context.
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Neow Yoth Tribune
LeGore Backfield Emerges as Yale Season Find
Frederick county athlete Harry LeGore rises as Yale backfield prospect amid reports from Northern newspapers. Comparisons place him with Pumpelly Knowles Wisor and Cornell in kicking and rushing, with a standout 40 yard run and TD in final scrimmage at Camp Talbott.
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Harry LeGore
Frederick County
Yale
LeGore
Pumpelly
Knowles
Sphere
Wisor
Cornell
Inc
le Gore
Madison
New Haven
Springfield Hospital Sued For Damages
A $25 000 damages suit was filed in the Circuit Court for Carroll County by E Frank Ely and his wife through attorney Uny W Steele against Springfield State Hospital alleging contamination of their property near Sykesville by unwholesome fluids draining from the hospital. The plaintiffs claim they can no longer operate a large cattle and dairy business.
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Circuit Court
Carroll County
E. Frank Ely
Uny W. Steele
Springfield State Hospital
Sykesville
Prominent Baseball Figures to Attend Hagerstown Fair
The Hagerstown Fair will feature four Philadelphia Athletics stars in the poultry department including Frank Baker Jack Coombs Big Chief Bender and Eddie Frank. Also expected is Ilnas Wagner famed Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop poised to attend.
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Hagerstown Fair
Philadelphia Athletics
Frank Baker
Jack Coombs
Bender
Eddie Frank
Ilnas Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chamberlain's Liniment Ad marketed for aches and rheumatic relief
An advertisement praises Chamberlain's Liniment for aches pains and muscle soreness. It highlights benefits for rheumatism sciatica and especially lumbar back pain. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
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New York Times
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Frederick County Spy
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Square Corner,” Frederick, Md
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Pistera
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