August 1 in American History and Night Sky Events
Readable notes recall 1801 death of Jonathan Edwards and 1908 death of Calamity Jane. Astronomical brief covers sun, moon, and planet positions for August, including Halley’s comet visibility, Encke and Barnard comets, Perseid meteors, and constellations visible after dusk with Mars and Saturn near conjunction forming a double star appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Edwards
Jane Buck
Jane
Custer
Miles
Terry
Bun
Constellation Libra
Mars
Saturn
Aries
Encke
Hercules
Lyra
Draco
Ursa Minor
Cass
Berated minister in cut man jailed for six months
John J Healey berated Elder Weybright of Thurmont in Baltimore over carfare to Sparrow Point. Weybright fled into J Frank Weant's store at 1096 Hillen Street but Healey followed. A patrolman arrested him and Justice Grantan sentenced Healey to six months in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Healey
Weybright
John §. Weybright
Thurmont
Baltimore
John J. Healey
Sparrow's Point
Healey
J. Frank Weant
Hillen Street
Healy
Central
FARMER ABDUCTOR SEARCH BEGINS NEAR RICHMOND
Olney Maryland farmer Willard Sarnesly says he was abducted by women and forced to work on a dredging machine in Norfolk Virginia. He left Rockville with Sheriff Vieti and Barnesly relatives to pursue the abductors. Barnesly says he was kept in a Richmond house’s second floor in the city’s slums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Sarnesly
Olney (Md
Norfolk
Rockville
Richmond
Vieti
Lewis Barnesly
Jonathan N. Barnesly
Barnesly
Lupus and Gould Range Matches Highlight Local Rifle Stars
Elmer T. Munshower led the Lupus match at the State Rifle Range Glen Burnie with a record 135, defeating 24 others. Capt. John de Douw placed second with 132, while Munshower took second in the Gould Long Range event. Lieut. Givan set marks in that match. Local shooters Johnson and Munshower eye the Adjutant General and State rifle championships as team trials begin tomorrow at Camp Perry preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould Range
Johnson and
Munshower
Adjutant General
Glen Burnie
Company A
Elmer T. Munshower
John de. Douw
de P. Douw
Lieut
Sergt. J. E. Givan
Brigade
Johson
Tange Johnson
Frederick Boys
Deaf mutes to hold annual picnic in Baltimore area
The Maryland deaf mutes plan an all day picnic in Grove No. 8 at Druid Hill Park Baltimore with attendees from Virginia and Pennsylvania. An outing is set for Thursday at Tolchester. Rev D E Moylan of Butaw Street Mute Mission Baltimore has returned from a Western Maryland and Pennsylvania tour and will attend both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Grove No. 8
Druid Hil Park
Baltimore
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tolchester
D. E Moylan
Butaw Street
A Yard Of Corn A freak of nature in the Corn growing line
A farmer reports a single sugar corn stalk bearing three ears growing from the seed of the other. The lead ear reaches eighteen inches, with the other two forming a yard in length. The corn was raised by William S Heffner on Mrs Kiine s farm at Fulmer Station. Heffner believes the crop will be large and fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William $. Heffner
Kiine
Fulmer Station
Verdict for Plaintiff in Civil Suit for 87 Dollars
In the case of J. J. Conard & Co. versus Cate in Still, heard Friday before Justice Lekstein, a verdict for the plaintiff for 87 dollars was rendered. The plaintiff had sold a corn planter and lime spreader to the defendant, who after using them claimed they did not meet the agreement and refused settlement. Dorsey Etchison represented the plaintiff and Jacob Rohrback the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Conard, & Co
Cate
Still
Lekstein
Dorsey Etchison
Jacob Rohrback
Collision at Market and Second Injures Boy Bike
A bicycle collision at the Market and Second streets corner yesterday left Master John Engle, a youth employed at Mutagen and Millers, shaken but uninjured aside from a severe jolt. The incident occurred when a buggy with young ladies turned onto the street, the horse shying and striking the boy who was riding the borrowed wheel. only the rear wheel broke, and the riders offered to cover repair costs as he resumed his errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market
Second Streets
John Engle
Mutagen and Millers Store
North Market Street
John
Large Atlantic City fishing party nets 500 fish
A Frederich crowd staying at the Hotel Stratton fished about two hours in Atlantic City and landed over five hundred fish weighing about four hundred pounds. Participants included Mr and Mrs B Evard Kepner, Miss Helen Best, Prof and Mrs Roy Thomas, Mr W C Daly Jefferson, Mr Robert D Hemp, Mr and Mrs Waldmayer, Miss Elsie Stratton, Miss Ida Koch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederich
Atlantiic City
B. Evard Kepner
Helen Best
Frederick
Roy %. Thomas
Summer Conference Opens in Westminster Maryland
The Methodist Protestant churches of Maryland begin their summer conference at Westminster with ministers and laymen in attendance. Dr. Joshua W. Hering presided at Baker Chapel Western Maryland College. Rev. J. M. Sheridan responded. Rev. F. T. Tate spoke on minister’s relation to larger Christian movements. Sessions continue daily with concluding address by Rev. Henry Ostrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Churches of Maryland
Westminster
Baker Chapel
Western Maryland College
Joshua W. Hering
Hering
J. M. Sheridan
Maryland
Christian Church
F. T. Tate
Methodist Protestant
Henry Ostrum
On Cross-Continental Tour Stops in Frederick
A Birmingham Alabama party led by R M Vandiver with M A Foster Jr and Cleveland Carlow completed a stop in Frederick on a month long cross country drive. They traveled from Birmingham to Lansing Buffalo Albany Washington and reached Hagerstown before heading south on return. Their five passenger car carried travel souvenirs and substantial baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Short Vine
R. M. Vandiver
Birmingham
Ala
M. “. Foster, Jr
Montgomery
Cleveland
Hagerstown
Women on Public Boards Address by Hagerstown Mayor
Mayor Scott urged women to join civic and municipal boards in a St Mark's Lutheran Church address last night. He praised the Civic League of Hagerstown for improving city morals and sanitary conditions while opposing women’s suffrage as equating them with men and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Hagerstown
Christian Endeavor Society of
St. Mark's
Monthly record of instruments filed at the clerk's office
During the month of Fly, seventy nine instruments were filed including 1 deed 14 mortgage bills of sale and 1 release There were 26 marriage licenses issued with two marked dont publish One certificate of banks was filed Ministers certificates have not been returned for eleven licenses.
Fire investigation continues after Market Street blaze
Authorities hold conference with the state's attorney but release no inform ation. Fire destroyed the Shipley and Schildknecht houses on North Market Street, with deputies and detectives canvassing witnesses as Fire Marshal Ewell pursues leads. Fire department dampened flames, some water damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficers
Yorth Market Street
Calvin
Moon
Stae
Ewell
Kratz
Frederick
Ihe
New City
Ballimore
Shipley
Manor Picnic Tomorrow Draws State figures to Governor Race
Politicians will attend a tomorrow picnic in Manor woods hosted by St. Josephs Catholic church. Governor Crothers and Senator Blair Lee will headline the event as Democratic governors candidates. Activities include shooting gallery moving pictures and booths with meals served on the grounds. Riding starts at ten with afternoon and night dancing urged by Rev. Fr. Stephen McCabe as crowds are expected pending weather.
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Picuic
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Manor Woods
Crothers
Blair Lee
Stephen McCabe
Law Cases and Escapes Reported by Local Justice
A hearing before Justice Eckstein yesterday showed Stephen Simmons and Frank Jackson pleading guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct in Brew alley and each fined 21 dollars, with default imprisonment. Michael Akers had charges dismissed. George Steiner was arrested for selling beer without a license and released on his own recognizance for a later hearing. William Shipley’s larceny cases were dismissed by Justice Eckstein as authorities ordered release. Deputy Chester Hanser recounts a prisoner escape from Myersville as the inmate leaped from a second story window. the eighth such escape in his eight years on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
C H H. Eckstein
Willliam Shipley
Justice Eckstein
Rochester
Trenton
Chester A. Hanser
Myersville
Hanver
New Fancy Ready to Wear at Cut Prices
Lieut enant Hendrickson endorses a sale of ready to wear garments with deeply reduced prices. Highlights include middy blouses in sizes 10 to 18, middy ties, silk hosiery, outing collars, and men’s and boys’ shirts. Large blankets and bed textiles offered at notable discounts, urging customers to buy now to save.
Maryland Day Set for Astoria Centennial Occasion
Maryland Day at the Astoria Oregon Centennial will be held in Astoria from August 1 to September 9 with August 15 singled out. The celebration marks the 100th anniversary of Astoria as the first American settlement on the Pacific Coast and is described as a magnificent scale. In addition to Maryland Day, New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware Day are also noted for that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Meuley
New York Clothing House
Munshower
Johnson
Camp Perry
Maryland
Astoria
Ore
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Pacific Coast
Three Heels Phree and Reliance Feature Night
Local program notes announce The Turning Point at Three Heels Phree and The Pony Express at Reliance. Miss Gardner will sing My Hero from The Chocolate Soldier tonight. Nestor and Miss Gard ner are listed among performers.
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Reliance
The
Pony Express
Nestor
Miss Gardner
Hero
Chocolate Soldier
Braddock Union Picnic Set for Clifton Station Aug 12
The Great Braddock Union Picnic will be held at Mercer's Grove along the Frederick and Middletown Railroad at Clifton station on Saturday August 12. Music by Monocacy Valley and Frederick Bands. Ministers and the Governor will speak along with other prominent speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Braddock Union
Mercer's Grove
Frederick and Middletown
Clifton Station
Monocacy Valley
Frederick
For Sale Barbershop and cigar stand in Frederick Co
For sale a barbershop and cigar stand with steady business. Possession can be given immediately or on April 1 1912. Apply to Co A ECR ARD Walkersville Maryland. Seventh annual reunion of the Re formed Sunday Schools of Frederick county at Traddock Heights on Thursday August 3 1911 will be an all day picnic and the public is cordially invited. I can furnish an orchestra for all occasions call or address 19 KE All Saints street L Frank Derr violinist. The last band concert at the Re formed reunion will be at 4 45 pm instead of 3 3th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ECR
Walkersville
Reformed Sunday Schools
Frederick County
All Saints Street
L. Frank Derr
Desirable dwelling and store property opportunity offered
Desirable dwelling and store property on a good street presents a nice business opportunity and bargain. Apply to Young and Staley. At Braddock Heights a Reformed Sunday school reunion for children will be directed by Mrs. Elizabeth McDaniel at 3.30 o'clock instead of 4.45 as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young & Staley
Reformed
Braddock Heights
Elizabeth McDaniel
Braddock Heights Casino Features Skating Bowling Pool
Braddock Heights Casino operates daily with skating, bowling and pool facilities available across morning afternoon and night hours for guests seeking recreation.
Picnic at Miller's Woods Set by Bit Carmel Sunday School
The Bit Carmel church Sunday school will hold its annual picnic on August 4 in Miller's woods near Pearl. Feagaville Band will provide music. All are invited.
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Bit. Carmel Church
Miller's Woods
Pearl
Feagaville Band
Dance Tonight Braddock Advertisement and Sale
An old Braddock Heights Maryland notice promotes a dance tonight and a fete by the Frederick City Hospital board of managers at Markey town Braddock Heights on August 3 with an afternoon and night schedule. The ad lists refrigerators with price drops from 21 to 45 dollars and 950 to 71 dollars and credits M L Etchison at The Rtchison Furniture Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Etchison
Rtchison Furniture
Frederick City Hospital
Braddock Heights
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the Daily News
Washinaton
Marylaxp
W. L. Moons
RTE
Sudiell
Hents
Marvel
Earnesly
Sheriff Viett
Richmond, Va
Steiner Sedley
West Church Street
Goldie Stauffer
City Hospital
Frank Johnson
Eighth Street
Mike
West Patrick Street
Harner’s
Elmer Munshower
Company
Atlantic City
For Women On Public Boards
Shipley House
Evernt
Citizens' National Bank. A
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Bannilt
John D. Hendrickson
D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Gro. Wa
Smirs Tos
Daten
Joan
Ramsburg
Daniel Baker
G. Baker
A. Conies
M. D
C. M. Tromas
C. Bk
Cine
D. &. Kerauven
J. L Haraerr
Jupve J. C. Morrsa
J. D. Bakun
Neidig & Mtu
Williamson's Drug Store
Williams CO
Rexall
Braddock
M. L. Etchion
Etchison
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rich
Bob
Keller & Myers
Meal Estate
Luang
Insurance and Bands
American Bonding Company of
City Hotel
Slonrovia
Petergville
May Buckeystown
New Thurmont
Mt. Airy
Montgomery County
Hockyne
Welland Springs
New Market
Lewistown
Harry G
Tritapoh
Court Street
Young & Btaley
Cramer & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loan
Montgomery Co
H. S. Landis
Landis
Seachrist Culture
Braddock Heights, Md
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