Fort Stephenson defense and McKinley peace offer brief history
The Aug 2 snapshot recalls 1813 Fort Stephenson where Major George Croghan led 150 defenders to repulse 1,200 attackers. It notes Horace Mann’s death in 1850 and McKinley’s 1898 peace offer stance. Also mentions 1912 Senate warning against naval site acquisitions and a brief astronomy note about evening stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort “Stephenson
Trong
George Croghan
Horace
Mann
McKinley
Spain
United States Senate
United States
Read the News: Mailorder and Plane Addresses Drafted
Fragmentary OCR notes reference mail order and plane topics with a new address. Details are unclear and names or dates are unreadable.
Deaths and funerals in Walkersville and nearby areas
Washington Biddinger of Walkersville dies at home from complications aged 8 years with funeral Monday at house services by Rev Day and Rev Pan Holdcraft interment Nechaig cemetery funeral directors Putman and Craeger. Infant Clara Rebecta Thomas dies at Bollinger county age 2 months 3 days funeral tomorrow 2 30 at house interment St Matthews cemetery Rice funeral director. Annabelle Davis infant dies in Bartonsville from spasms age 1 year 2 months 10 days funeral tomorrow 2 o clock interment Jackson Chapel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Biddinger
Heal ‘Walkersville
Thomas ‘Eaves
Walkersille
Mr. Day
Pan
Holdcraft
Nechaig
Putman and Creager
Clara Rebecta -Thomas
Russell
Thomas
Bollenger
John W. Humm
St Matthews Cemetery
Thomas P. Rice
Annabelle
Wil Ham
Davis
Ait
Bartonsville
Jackson Chapel
Remedy Praised For Calic and Diarrhoea Relief
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Calic Cholera 4 and Diarrhoea Remedy can cure severe attacks with a natural diet and timely doses. It urges readers to use the product when life is threatened by illness, noting it is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Masonic Order to Lay Cornerstone at Frederick Armory
Report of Masonic Order events for August 13 ceremony to lay the cornerstone of the Frederick Armory. Governor Goldsborough to preside with Company A as escort, highlighting progress on the armory. Ceremony features include a celebrated procession and notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Armory
Goldsborough
Company A
Frederick Armory
Rederick
Compainy
Maryland
Gor
Representative Lewis backs Lee in U S Senate race remark
Maryland Sixth District representative David J. Lewis says he will not support Fred Talbot for the Senate if the elder statesman announces himself. Sun correspondent notes Lewis can make the statement without qualification. William Oden was fired Thursday from the blacksmith shop on South Bentz street due to heat. He returned home via B Street and Q Avenue. Garber and Green livery firm dissolved. John L M Green to run stables, Garber to head G L Baking Co. George L Biggs sues Robert H Thomas for 5000 in slander, filed by D Princeton Buckey. “He has suffered more than most men.” “In what way?” “Four daughters sing and one son plays cornet.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Lewis
Maryland
Fred
Talbot
United States
Senate
Rac
Sun
William Oden
B. Eugene Wirts
South Bentz Street
B. and
QO. Avenue
Ice Cream Parlor Opening At The Supply Co
A local notice announces an ice cream parlor opening at 207 West Patrick Street by WM. L. HAMMOND with soda water confectionery soft drinks and canned plates for a nickel. Advertising promises Saturday and Sunday specials and invites the public to visit the shop and sample homemade ice cream. Martha Washington Canny is named in the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Patrick Street
the Supply Co
Hammond
Frederick Enacts Anti Hitching and Pole Removal Ordinances
Frederick passes anti hitching law restricting horse tethering on Market and Patrick streets. Aldermen also require removal of sign awning and ditching posts from streets and ban tying horses to poles including ornamental lighting. Provisions grant grace period with arrests delayed until August 18 and 60 days for removal after notice. Mayor Braley approves both ordinances.
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Frederick
Market Street
South Street
Fifth Street
Patrick Street
Court Street
Middle Alley
Board of Aldermen
Braley
Local notices and funeral attendances from August 1913
Chautauqua and railroad traffic notes mix with Masonic and Confederate Veterans funeral attendances for McClintock Young. Notices urge Lynch Lodge and Alex Young Camp members to attend the service at 10 o clock and 10:30 am respectively. Also promotes a quick lunch at Blue Ribbon Grocery and a shoe repair ad by CHAS. I. STORES. Walkersville Union Picnic set for August 22 with Yellow Springs Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia ‘Lodge
Fo Ang A. AL
Temple
McClintock
Lynch Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masona
W.M
D. Zimmerman
W. M
Adolphus Fearhake
Alex. Young Camip
McClintock Young
Walkersville
Retreat Grove
Yelow Springs
Mercer's Grove
Clifton Station
Hagerstown and Frederick
Yellow Springs
G. U
Blair Ler
Montgomery County
J. Charles Linthiorm
Baltimore
Sal
Bargains From The Busy Corner at Braddock Heights
Local ad notes assorted goods and prices from a busy corner shop including groceries, fabrics, paper goods, and household items. Mentions new window displays and special buys, with community notices and upcoming local events. Also lists a Braddock Heights cottage for rent and an upcoming picnic with band music and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Flim
Fragmented auction listing with corsets and unique items
An OCR fragment describes a sale featuring corsets and various items with scarce one of a kind pieces and limited sizes. Several models are noted as unique or limited, with references to styles and lighting of displays.
Cramer and Stauffer Offer Diverse City and Suburban Dwellings
Three modern brick dwellings on fast Second street attract buyers with prime city location. Desirable homes in Frederick and other areas available. Suburban parcels from 11 to 200 acres in Frederick and Montgomery counties offered with special bargains.
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Second Street
Frederick
Montgomery Counties
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Newb
Vemik
Swith
Masonic Order
M.N. G
Electrical Star
Jast ‘Wednes
Q Sk
Eben
Lewis
Lee
Garber and Green
John L. M. Green
Mr. Garber
G. and L. Baking Company
George L. Biggs
Robert H. Thomas
D. Princeton Buckey
Wits
Martha Washingon
Ings
Odd ‘Fellows
Braddock Heights
Odd Fellows Reunion
Seeger
Blue Bibbon
Leader
Tretlest
Kang
CHAS
North Market
Hagerstown
Fred. Rwy. Co
Ashasavition Association
Will
Bertstaé
Lewis Hi Fraley
Middletown
Braddoc
Hag
K Ry. Co
South Market Streets
Charubds
Klein
Dom
Schmidt & Gilbert
Bullaio
Ghe
Milton T. Engle
Citizens’ National Bank
National Bank
Frederick, MD
ID. Baker
Baker
Capital
Wm,g. Zimmerman
Samuel
G. Duvall
Pearre's Pharmacy
S. Telephone Aoj
Keller & Toms
City
Frederick County
American Bonding Company
M.a.mcaffrey
Augie, Vth
Iam
A. J. Jenkins
Fifth St
John
D Hendrickson
GTEA
Redinein
AY Hale Price
J.D. Hendrickson
John N. Brengle
Sal Estate
Court
Patrick
T. K. Young
Gale
Urbana
Koexvile BL
Middletown Valley
Union Bridge
Pythian Castle
Phene
Cramer & Stauffer
M.L. Etchisc
Lire Ekilied
Stante
THO Ntchison
Storm
Nid
Thos. P. Rige
Frederick, “MD
Directoil
North' Market Struet
Ington
En Erick
Brunswick
Thurmont
Jeffers Walkersville
New Market
Utc
Tawaa Detlog
Grayson H. Staley
Grayson, Hi. Staley
Bargaln
Hirde
S. T. Hickman
S&t. Hickman
Dours
NotTderTsn
Newspa
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