Notable events and deaths in early August history
Date in history recounts William Acres of England killed in New Forest by Walter Tyrrell II. Charles V granted religious tolerance to Lutherans. Napoleon named consul for life. William Williams, famed soldier and statesman, died in Lebanon County. Charles X abdicated after the French upheaval. Mehemet Ali, eminent ruler in Egypt, died. Horace Mann, educator and abolitionist, died at Yellow Springs. A 7-foot shark caught near Jamaica Bay, Long Island, hints climate effects. Local ads list furniture and dry goods notices and shop names amid a tangle of OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Acres
England
New Forest
Hants
Welter Tyrrell II
Passa
Charles V
Poleon
Isn
Wilam Williams
Stunner
Lebanon
Coan
Charles X
France
Mehemet Ali
Erynr
Poverty
Horace Mann
Work of Death Brantner and Local Obituaries in Brunswick
Obituary notices report the death of prominent Brunswick railroad man William H. Brantner at 66, with details of survivors and interment plans. Additional brief death notices include Lucy Schmidt at 17, Mrs. Sarah Eschbach, infant Hazel R Hilmer, William Dorcus, an infant Morningstar, and Montevce Wooten Hall, a hospital inmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Beantnes
Willam H. Brantner
Brunswick
Dropay
Baltimore and Ohio
Z. T. Brantner
Brunswick Yard
Samuel Bratt
John Heskitt
Emma Brantner
Martinsburg
Lucy Schmidt
Lucy Augustus Schmidt
W. A. Schmidt
East Third Street
Schmidt
Purity Lodge
Eschbach
Sarah Eschbach
E.R. Eschbach
Milton
Hazel R
Christian
Mary Hilmer
East Fourth Street
WH. Dorcus
Win. Dorcus
Bolivar
Air
Clay Hull
Frederick
Middletown
Richard
Annie Morningstar
Mt. Carmel
Etz
Yesterday's Hotel Arrivals Name List Highlighted
A long list of guests checked into hotels yesterday across multiple cities including Baltimore New York Hagerstown Easton Pa and Washington. Entries show many individuals with counties and states noted and totals indicating 11 from the county and 2 from the city as well as 17 from the peninsula. The list includes Orry Horer T B Thompson Oliver Burke Ches H R Matohan EB H Mandley Carey Coale J R Nusbaum W J Stall and others with multiple spellings and partial names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orry Horer
W-E Bird
T.B. Thomaz
Oliver Burke
Ches
H.R. Matohan
EB. H. Mandley
Carey Coale
J. R. Nusbaum
H. Nathan
Wm. Grounger
Thos. H. Roberts
W- T. Moody
W. 8. Crawford
T. W- McNeil
Baltimore
Geo. H. Villar
J. Zinesculese
J. Beader
W. J. Stall
N.Y
C.P. Martin
Hagerstown
CG. Nearu
Easton
J. Bollinger
Hanover
Repp
Washington
Birely
Philadelphis
Lewis E. Jewell
Mariets
Camiry Holls
James & Gallagher
McCarty
S. A. Wilkinson
Duquesne
D. Monaron
Loyshi Pa
B.T. Glaze
Montgomery County
H. L. Moore
Mt. Airs
R. Wachter
New York
H. C. Harris
Ashland
R. D. Schindel
Hagerdown
Grorr Horsz
Jacob Leyman
Florence
Howard County
Robert E. Newton
Loudoun County
George &Icker
Pe Naty
Driving Accident Near Brengle Farm Sends Family Home Wet
Sunday last Mr and Mrs Wm Miller of this city with a guest drove to Brengle farm. On returning they forded a stream where wheels sank in mire. The horse was unable to move them. Occupants walked through a shallow stream to reach the bank. The horse bolted but was halted and led back. Mr Miller was unwell for several days after the rough experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Brengle Farm
3Ronocscy
The Fire Fiend Rips Through Frederick Stables and Ice Houses
A major blaze on South Market near Lambright's alley destroyed six stables and two ice houses with losses near 4000. The fire began in Jas Warfield's stable due to children playing with matches and corn silk cigarettes. Water supply hampered suppression, a gale threatened nearby homes, and several properties suffered heavy damage while firemen saved surrounding dwellings. Insurance varied across properties, several companies covering portions of the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
South Market Street
Lambright’s Alley
Jas. Warfield
Cemetery Company
George Broadrup
Cumberland
Wm. T. R. Smith
Baltimore
Thomas F. Castle
Jno. P. Befeer
A.C McCardell
Crable
Samuel Cline
Ira
Hames
Cline
Johan Kuhn
Frederick Brewery
McCardell
Broadrup
James Warfield
Jagger
Alr
Valentine Storm
T. HK. Smith
Michael
Castle
Anitual Company
Frederick County
Cane
Frederick County Mutual Insurance Company
Smith
Hoffman
Phenix Company
Brooklyn
Aetna
Harford, Conn
Baltimore Fire Insurance Co
Geremore
Three Boys Committed After Frederick Junction Robbery Hearing
William White William Sterling and Francis Patrick Doyle were held by Justice Hewes after a hearing with Eichelberger for the state and Motter for the prisoners. The trio was committed to jail to await the grand jury action as they could not post $300 bail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William White
William Sterling
Francis Patrick Doyle
Frederick Junction
Hewes
Eichelberger
Motter
Fire scatters goods from South Market street homes
As South Market street fire raged yesterday afternoon, much household furniture from neighboring residences was hurriedly moved to safe places. After flames were subdued owners faced trouble recovering their belongings amid a circulating rumor of theft during the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Market Street
Osborne House registers large party at Ocean Grove
The Osborne House register in Ocean Grove New Jersey lists Airs. James Houck and daughter Miss Alice Houck Ezra Houck and wife Grace Houck Miss Eleanor Houck among the guests with the Shore Press noting the annual party of good humor and pretty girls from Frederick South Dakota arriving for its 11th season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne House
Ocean Grove
N. J
James Houck
Alice Houck
Ezra Houck
Grace Houck
Eleanor Houck
Shore Press
Pretty Girls
Frederick, Sd
Painful Accident in Bamberville Area
Mr Eugene Murphy of Ijamsville was cleaning his car on the B and O B R line when a broom in his hand caught on the door as a train passed. The broom dragged him under the car and badly mashed his foot. Doctors planned amputation by Dr Downey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Murphy
Ijamsville
Lr. Downey
Registration Dates Set for Diter Applications
The next sitting of the registration of diters in this city will be held on the third Monday in September for three days and also the first Monday in October for four days. The day of the third Monday of October will be used for the revision.
Wheeling Through Virginia on a Bicycle Tour
Dr Diffenderfer of Baltimore and Lee Goldsborough son of Dr Charles W Goldsborough of Walkersville depart this morning for a cycling tour through Virginia. They plan to visit Richmond Danville and other points of interest in the Old Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Virginia
Diffenderfer
Baltimore
Lee Goldsborough
Chas. W. Goldsborough
Walkersville
Richmond
Danville
Old Dominion
Special Examination of Teacher Applicants Held at Female School
The examination for teacher certificates is conducted at the Female School building on Church street. Registered applicants include 6 for first grade certificate, 11 for second grade, 11 for W. M. scholarship, and 1 for State Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
W. M
State Normal School
Frederick Boots and Shoes Merchants Agree to 6 PM Closings
Last evening all boot and shoe merchants in Frederick agreed to close at 6 p m until September 1 to give clerks extra rest. Dry goods stores had adopted the practice earlier, but a few boot and shoe merchants objected, delaying full adoption. Now all merchants have consented to 6 o clock summer closings as they do year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Local Bits Highlight Odd Facts and Daily Life
A miscellaneous column notes Mr Jobs H Williams lime sidewalks on South Market street and scarce blackberries with higher prices. Water works chief notes fire reduced water by six inches, later restored. Mt Pleasant Reformed Sunday school plans annual pirate near Mt Pleasant. John Browns Fort in Chicago held by sheriff due to lack of patronage. Fashion and culinary snippets cover black laces gloves and cloves. A Lynn factory achieved 15 minutes 45 seconds for kid button shoes. Petersville Sunday School Institute details. Time-Saver guide to World’s Fair released. Montgomery county Democratic primaries yield 3505 votes, higher than any general election. Market and agricultural notes include berry scarcity, riding horses, and beans. Pigeon shooting tournament at Harper’s Ferry and district lodge picnic noted. L O G T member sells bicycle. Breeding of geese and swans shipped from London. Language history on breeches trousers and pantaloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobs H. Williams
South Market Street
F. F. Tyeryar
Mt. Pleasant
John Brown
Thirteenth Street
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Lynn
Petersville Circuit Colored Sunday School Institute
Petersville
Hagerstown
Jonn H. Murphy
Exposition Grounds
W. E. Hamilton
South
Clark Street
Montgomery County
Frederick
London
England
Jesse Relfs
Harper’s Ferry
District Lodge No. 1
L O.G.T
Gaithersburg
Bmr
Guy Thomas
Nornagle
Hicks
Italy
St. Pantsioon
Freight car rolls free and injures two on B and O switch
A freight car being loaded with wheat on the Frederick Elevator Company switch ran away from brakemen yesterday afternoon and struck a locomotive and several passenger cars. Fireman William Hauer suffered severe but not dangerous injuries while Mrs Baer a car sweeper was bruised. damage included a damaged engine pilot and splintered car ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.and
Frederick Elevator ‘Company
Wm. Hauer
Base Ball Tonight Citizens and Pastimes Clash
The regular scheduled game between the Citizens and Pastimes will be played this evening. A fine game can be expected and promises to be the most interesting of the season as Pastimes seek second place and Citizens press for second or third. Pastimes battery Molesworth and Ely. Citizens Strasberger and Wood. Back Numbers travel to Buckeystown with batteries John Baumgardner and Albert Smith opposing George Biser and James Keyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molesworth
Ely
Strasberger
Wood
Buckeystown
John Baumgardner
Albert Smith
George Biser
James Keyser
Miller Funeral Rites Held For Martin L Miller
The funeral of Martin L. Miller was held yesterday afternoon at six from his parents home on West Fifth Street. Rev M L Maystiles officiated. Interment followed at Olivet Cemetery. A T Rice & Sons were the funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Miller
Geo. B. Miller
West Fifth Street
M. L. Maystiles
Ms. Olivet Cemetery
A. T. Rice & Sons
Illness Reports and Family Update in Local Notes
The Sick notes Mr. Nicholas Lease has been ill with rheumatism and is now convalescing. Miss Ida Durfey remains very ill at her sister Mrs. Joe Cramer's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Lease
Ida Durfey
Joe Cramer
Purely Personal. Pleasant paragraphs about visitors
A long list of social visitors and residents in the area. Rose and Micnie Whestfeld of Baltimore vacation with Buckeystown friends. Jamce Eyler and Fannie Ebert visit Frederick. Clara Adams and Georgia Fouts visit Funkstown. Many others from Baltimore, Washington, Frederick visit relatives or travel for work or leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taoes
Rose
Micnie Whestfeld
Baltimore
Grinder
Buckeystown
Jamce Eyler
Fannie Ebert
Frederick
Mary E. Brown
Brownsville
Clara Adams
Boonsboro
Georgia Fouts
George Garia
Funkstown
Carrie Alien
Washington, D. C
S. W. Garber Fz
Union Bridge
Samuel T. Brengle
York
H. T. Schenult
W. H. Lease
Mt. Pleasant
Louise
Eleanor Dambmann
Mr. Pleasant
Maggie Cromit
Mary Punk
Air
Wiliam H. Hanes
Riehl
W. G. Buckey
Gettysburg
Hanover
Pennsylvania
Ronie Gant
Missen Grinders
Buckeyatown
Clara
Mergardt
Maryland University and Training School
Lilley de Krafft
Samuel Chase de Krafft
East Church Street
Turner
Court Square
Virginia
Eschbach
Milton
Robert Campbell
Thll City
Cora West
R. H. Campbell
Robert
City
Clara Werking
Jefferson
Geo. Davall
New London
J. A. Mitchell
Bft
St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
Walter G. Wison
West Franklin Street
Hagerstown
Charles Haver
George Burall
Thomas Kline
P. RR
Jessie Bennett
Edgar Lear
Charles Butler and Son
Lovetusvile
West Patrick Street
Nannie Main
Lime Kilo
Eugene Haffner
Wiliam Brown
Washington, D.C
Calvin Kemp
County Correspondence from Charlesville and Vicinity
Mr Wim Smith and family of Rockville Bid have visited Mr Albert Stup. Mrs Adam Railing of Frederick visits daughter Mrs Wm Zim Taerman. Chester, four year old son of Mr Samuel Orr, has been ill this week. Granville Wachter and wife visiting friends in Montgomery county. Zion church festival closed Saturday night after success socially and financially. Charlesville Band to play for Mount Pleasant picnic next Thursday and for Woodvale picnic Saturday next. Sunday Schools to hold a union picnic on the 26th lnst. Several fishing parties fished the Monocacy with unclear results. Services at Zion next Sunday morning and Bethel afternoon. Sunday School before preaching at each. Irving Biser has withdrawn as teacher at the Bethel parochial school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlesville
Wim. Smith
Rockville
Bid
Albert Stup
Adam Railing
Frederick
Wm. M. Zim- Taerman
Chester
Samuel Orr
Granville Wachter
Montgomery County
Zion
Mount Pleasant
Woodvale
Bethel
Irving Biser
Bethel Padfic School
Pure and Wholesome Quality Syrup of Pigs Public Praise
Public notice extols the California liquid laxative Syrup of Pigs for gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels. It claims pleasant taste and broad use with millions praising it as the best remedy. News of the Churches reports a morning experience meeting at Wesley Camp led by Rev. J. H. Delaney of Singanore Circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Wesley Camp
J. H. Delaney
Singanore Circuit
Captured at Last: Joseph Chipley Arrested Near Hood's Farm
Sheriff Cromwell received a telegram about Joseph Chipley, wanted on indictments for statutory breaking and larceny. Chipley was tracked to a farm near Hood and arrested after hiding with his wife and family, having evaded B&O detectives for over two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Joseph Chipley
Hood
Cramer
Gev. W. Brengle
Wentzell
Hood’s
Chipley
Curious Grandfather Seeks The Secret Of Electric Cars
An elderly man on 47th Street watches a trolley car pass and asks how electricity powers it. A companion explains concepts from amperes to motors, wires, and gears in plain terms, while the man grasps the idea but still wonders how the car moves. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the eager street discussion.
Letters of Condolence and the Mark of Care
Harper's Bazar argues that writing a condolence letter is delicate yet essential. An earnest, brief note often carries more comfort than lengthy platitudes, serving as a dove bearing mercy across sorrow. The piece cautions against overstepping or intruding, urging timely, sincere sympathy especially when the bereaved are shy or distant in friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
Electricity Powers Farm Work In Scotch Estate
An example of electric power applied to farming is in operation on a Scotch farm. A complete set of farm machinery including thrashing and threshing is driven by an electric motor. Power is produced by water wheel near the farm, with underground lines delivering current to the house where storage batteries provide lighting and minor uses when machinery is idle. The mansion is fully illuminated and water is supplied for domestic needs. A Telegram report notes the system showcases electricity in rural labor.
Summer Dress Goods Clearance in Dry Goods
Dry goods department offers a 30 day clearance on summer dresses and fabrics including Lawra Charlies Fig Swisses Malia and similar items at far below regular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawra
Charlies
Fig Swisses
Malia
Frederick MD Call Service Promises Prompt Attendance
A Frederick Maryland service advertises day or night response for repairs and maintenance. The concise notice emphasizes prompt attendance and reliable availability to customers seeking timely assistance.
Orphans' Court reports sales and final accounts filed
Reports of sales of stocks and bonds and personal property of Rosa Rogers and James P. Rogers estates filed. First and final accounts by C Aronah Rogers and others, liquidation and distributions noted. Court order granted to sell assets of John W. Staup estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann B H. Montgomery
George €. Shank
Moses Anders
W. W. Crabater
Edward G. Morrison
William B. Morrison
John W. Staup
Marriage Licenses Notice for Sappington Molesworth Lowe Bowers
Willian Henry Sappington of Woodville and Clara F. Molesworth of Ridgeville, both colored, apply for license. Charles James Lowe and Anne Bowers, both of this city, also seek license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Henry Sappington
Woodville
Clara F. Molesworth
Ridgeville
Charles James Lowe
Anne Bowers
Local Fishermen Event At Island Park August 3
A noon notice from the YMCA invites all to Island Park for August 3 activities including boating fishing bathing swinging baseball and other sports with Rhodes band dancing amusements for children and more. Train departs at 7:30 am. Tickets adults 50 cents children 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C. U
Island Park
Rhodes Band
Auday
S.m
James 2 Walker and Co Store Room Claim
A bold claim proclaims the Frederick firm James 2 Walker & Co possesses the coolest store room in the city, signaling a marketing boast tied to their inventory and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
For Sale Mare and Colt plus World’s Fair Excursions
Local notice offers a nine year old mare with a colt for sale suitable for cart or farm work. Address W R Steiner North Hay There Keller Mutt Office 23 East Patrick Street. Also promotes half rate World’s Fair excursions by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co with special round trip tickets to Chicago on Aug 8 and 17, including first class day coaches and tourist service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
America
Washington
Potomac
Mt. Vernon
Tomb of
W. R. Steiner
North Market Street
Keller Mutt
East
Patrick Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co
Chicago
Baltimore
Ohio River
Nearess
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G. G. Carty
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Solr
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Rhodes
D. H. Best
Ohn Hendrickson
Mullaix & Kemp
George’s Hall
J. A. Kinnear
A. Af
W. R. Sieioer
Alice Crapster
Taneytown
A. E. Gilson
Frank Keefer
Walter Rice
Irving Albaugh
Eugene Albaugh
C. J. Hart
Olga
Charles Carty
R. R. Walling
Berkeley Springs
Thomas Dorsey
Agnes Homan
Rachel Hager
Robert R. Todd
Carlisle
Todd
Philmlelphie Inquirer
Newe
Frederick, Md
Mulliniz & Kemp
DRY Goods Department
John Hendrickson
Jhee Model
UCE Entiga
Lier
Phich
Bealot
Bodooe & Neidig
Odook & Neidig
Weaktin Apparel
Attenton
Old Woods
Jon Aas Drickson
Rodoce & Neibig
Meen Sree Seirene
A.T. Rices& Sons
E. Rice & Sons
Funeral Dausserom
W. T. Mullinix
B.& O. R. R. Frederick
James KE
Walker & CO J
Walker & CO
James 2
Sanel
Gem
Opsite City
Wese
LEAVE
TATE
Tot &,M
Piane Oo
Bartholows
Ijamavill
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Lime Elin
Adamstown
Waabia
Bruges
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Mercuant Tartior
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