This Date In History August 3 Highlights
This date in history marks a series of deaths and events from 4460 to 1900. Notable figures include James I of Scotland, Oliver Hazard Perry, General Meagher, Commodore Jacob Jones, Father Joachie Ventura, and painter George Inness. Also listed are dates tied to the Wasp capture, a Fenian imprisonment, and Allied advances toward Beijing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I
Scotland
Foxburg
Ree Coleiais
Oliver Wazard Perry
Nasai Hero
Sopth
Kingston Roe
Psig
Ben Tee Tater
Waterford
Fort Benton
Montana
Meagher
Insh
Jacob Jones
Wasp
Philadelphia
Joachie Ventura
Borsuet
George Inness
K. F. Colston
Richmond
George Aseroff
Alexandria
Egypt
Thutsin
Peking
Purely Personal Visitors Across Town and States
A string of social notes lists residents and visitors in the area. Mies Blanche Kusemans of Baltimore visits relatives here while Frank R. Carty travels to Washington. Numerous others including Misses Helen Stauffer, Susan Marcy, Jessie Hollenberger, Sophia Herman, and Mrs. Marietta Steiner are noted as visiting or returning home from trips to Philadelphia, Frederick, Union Bridge, Richmond, and Buena Vista Hotel near Blue Ridge Summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Blanche Kusemans
Baltimore
Frank R. Carty
East Patrick Street
Washington
Reno 8
Harp
Cape May
H. N. Staley
Helen Stauffer
Susan Marcy
Nellie McCardell
Hagerstown
Lillie Kennedy
Bessie Burek
John L. Burek
Frank Donald
Richmond
James Donald
Patrick Streat
Marietta Steiner
South Market Street
Wm. Fisher
W. Osburn
Franklin Qaburn
Mary ,Osburn
Laura Chapline
Buena Vista Hotel
Blue Ridge Summit
H. B. Coblentz
Washington, D. C
CO. Thomas Rameburg
East Second Street
The Work of Death J W Rodrick
J W Rodrick died at his father's home in Washington DC after a three day illness of appendicitis and diffuse peritonitis. He was born in Libertytown forty years ago and worked for the Evening Star for a decade. He never married and is survived by his parents and four brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held today. The Sick reports brief improvements and ailments among local residents. Potatoes price volatility described with recent collapse and current regional ranges from 0.9 to 5 per barrel or bushel depending on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rodrick
5Th Street
Washington, D. C
Mr. Rodrick
Libertytown
Washington T
Evening Star
L. T. MacGill
Harry Baumgardner
Frank Bohn
Z. James Gittinger
East Patrick Street
Carl E. Hermann
Weat South Street
South Market Street
Baltimore
Washington Post
Saya
W. EB. Paraon
D. C
Eagle's Mere
A. W. Doty
Jefferson, Md
Gettysburg Divinity School
St. John’s Catholic Church
League and the Sodality
Father O Coleman
Father O Rourke
Father O’rourke
Big Purchase of Apples by Philadelphia Firm
J W Thomas and Co of Philadelphia bought Washington county apple orchards likely to yield about 7000 barrels and are securing options on 15000 more They plan to build a packing facility in Hagerstown to manufacture barrels for packing and shipping the apples
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thomas & Co
Philadelphia
Washington County
Aod
Hagerstown
Republican County Convention Elects State Delegates
The county convention in Junior Hall named William W. Doub as temporary chair and elected a full slate of delegates and officers for the State Convention in Baltimore on August 8. Committees on credentials, resolutions, and permanent organization were formed as speakers attacked alleged electoral fraud while defending the party record and urging loyalty to Republican leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Edwin O. Markell
Hammond Urner
William W. Doub
Middletown
Harry J. Kefanver
Braddock
George A. Schroeder
Frederick
Minor Harris
C. F. Goodell
O. O. Biser
A. M. Pattison
O. O. Peters
James Fritz
Nicholas Albaugh
William Fox
M. L. Smith
William Schnenffer
J. B. Etzler
Geo. W. Cram
Charles Roberson
D. V. Harp
O. O. Andere
Levi Pisine
L. E. Harn
G. L Palmer
J. W. Lewis
C. E. Whipp
M. A. Rhoderick
W. Trumford
George H. Hickman
Major E. Y. Goldaborough
George O. Gardiner
J. A. Horner
George Young
John Sweadner
Ray
Meade Babtman
W- B. Catshall
E. Y. Goldsborough
State Central Committee
Frederick County
Baltimore City
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Maryland
Lowndes
Exemption and election law prompt Maryland reform appeal
The passage defends exemption from taxation and fair election laws, denounces extra sessions and disenfranchisement, and praises McKinley era prosperity. It includes calls to resist wealth influence, pledges to restore ballot rights, and lists names of local party officials and a county central committee slate with a meeting date for August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Frederick County
McKinley
Congress
Ania
George A. Peatre
Sixth
Public Service
Hammond Urner
Santiago
Winfield Scott Schley
H. O. Henshaw
J. A. Markell
Roger Motter
G. L. Kauffman
W. H. Barry
A M. Pattison
State Central
Geo. H. Hickman
William McKinney
D. H. Hargett
E. ¥. Goldaborough
C. F. Goodell
W.H. Hinks
G. J. Lucky
J. H. Lampe
H. A. Gittinger
J. Edbutz
J. A. Horner
J. S. Annan
L. M
O. C. Hammond
D. M. Devilbiss
L. F. Carter
Snook
W. H. Smith
D. Willard
P. L. Hargett
Edward Mercer
New County Central Committee
Grand Jury Room
Band Day Races At Frederick County Fair Entries Listed
Entries announced for Band Day events at the Frederick County Agricultural Society track on Wednesday August 7. Two trotting and pacing divisions offer purses of 100 and 50 dollars with half mile heats best of five. horses include Bree-for-all Queen Quality Katie F Potomac Was Never No Good and others under National Trotting Association rules. Also notes a misreported police claim about three men and two bodies. investigation found no bodies and the report was an hallucination. A correction: E T DeLash matts appointment clarified as son of E B DeLash matts. Local Market quotes: corn per barrel 63.5 cents corn shelled 60 cents per bushel wheat No 2 red 65 cents steamer 60 cents rejected 50 cents per bushel hay 13 to 14 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Queen Quality
B. m
L. H. Fraley
Frederick
Katie F
Potomac
G. G
George S. Haffer
Burkittsville
Billy Winks
R. W. Smith
A. G
Mc Henry
S. G
B. G
R. V. Smith
Red Mag
Ida Johnson
Cumberland
Valentine
Mart
BE. W. Hargett
Sunday religious services and notices across towns
Many churches announce tomorrow’s sermons and Sunday schools across Schleysville Walkersville Glade Saint parishs and Buckeyatown with morning and evening services at 10 o clock 9 15 or 9 30 and 6 30 7 45 p m plus sacraments and special masses. The Presbyterian and other denominations report pastors and attendance notes and a New Testament and missionary outlook with ministerial lectures and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schleysville
Church of God
Grove
Oak Hill
Todd
East Church Street
Alleghany Grove
Glade Reformed Church
Walkersville
Sunyday School
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Sandorgokart
St. John's
Kemp Hall
A. R. Stein
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Presbyterian Church
St. John’s Reformed Church
Buckeyatown
Alvil Conner
O. W. Stinaspring
Christian Endeavor
E.R. Eschbach
Evangelical Reformed Church
M. E. Church South
E. V. Switzer
Evangelical Lutheran Church
D. H. Bavslin
Theological Seminary
Springfield
Ohio
Obautaugas Open at Mountain Lake Park and Local Notices
News of the State reports the annual Obautaugas began at Mountain Lake Park on August 1. It notes Redemptorist candidates in Annapolis and the death of Henry Clay Swartzweider, age 65, at the Tremont Hotel Cumberland. Also mentions a Baltimore convention, an extant electric plant plan at Sand Patch, and Rockwood arrests of citizens halting B&O Railroad officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Lake Park
Redemptorist
Annapolis
Daimus Muhandavid
Bonn
G Donnell
Oakland
Havre de Grace Water Company
Henry Clay Swartzweider
Tremont Hotel
Cumberland
Prohibition Party
Baltimore
Belair
Misa Norrington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sand Patch
Hagerstown Electric Railway Company
Beaver Creek
South Mountain Turnpike
Boons- TO
Rockwood
Allegany County
Local Bargains and Event Notices in Frederick
Local shop ads offer linen fishing line at 10c per 100, groceries near 69c set, jelly glasses and jars, and various household items. Frederick College opens September 2 with shorthand and typewriting courses and job placement. Excursions to Baltimore and Luray Caverns priced at $1 and $2.50 respectively, plus a band day event at Frederick Fair Grounds on August 7. Also promotions for soups, dresses, eyeglasses fitting, and dressmaking services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick College
Prices Slashed On Foulards Linens and Walking Skirts
A halwing style sale in Frederick Maryland touts dramatic price cuts on foulard silks, linen skirts, wool walking skirts, a remnant section for waists and dresses, silk stripe linens, and parasols. The ad promotes remnant half-price offers, urges quick purchases, and positions the sale as a rare opportunity with broad color availability. Also advertises Dr Mean’s La Geippe Pills and a stationery line from Tsanogle & Wagaman.
Picnic Day At Rocky Springs Draws Many Schools
Picnics across the area mark today with Church Hill Lutheran school Rosky Hill Elger's Valley Union Prospect M. E. near Ms. Airy Creagerstown Union Namaville M. E. and Keysville Union schools pic nicking. Graphophone entertainment delights guests at Mr Wm Cobbl's East Church street residence with Carl Fleshman performing for a large crowd. selections varied and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Rocky Springs
Church Hill Lutheran School
Wm. Cobbl
East Church Street
Carl Fleshman
Brief Will Bequeaths Estate to Wife in Hagerstown
One of the shortest wills filed for probate in Washington County Orphans Court says, I hereby bequeath my real estate and personal property to my wife, Gertrude Buchanan. The signed and witnessed document names W J Buchanan, proprietor of the Valley Hotel, Hagerstown, who died several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Buchanan
Washington County
Orphans’ Court
Gertrude Buchanan
Bachscan
Valley Hotel
Hagerstown
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the Daily Newe
Wastibesua, Ag. O. la We. Gay
Yaria
L. Moons
The
Weather Breau
Doll Brothers
QO. C. Carty
Thos. H. Haller
Tein & Wertheimer
E. Walker & Co
Brunesch Winsberg’s. L
Neidig & Miller
Bhipley & Boost
Doll's
City Hotel
Lllyingling
Yingling’s
Race Issue
Brumbag
E. T. DeLashmatt
BE. T. H. DeLashmatt
Hes
Sunday Schools and Societies
Presbyterian Statistics
General Assembly of
Home Missions
News OF the State
Yingling
City
Vienna
Samurn
City Hotel Buffet
Doll’s
G. Thomas
Snapper
Orty Here
Camden Station
Luray Caverns
Luray
Frederick Fair Grounds
Wm. C. Boteler
North Market Street
JO Oen Hendrickson
Jobr Hesostoxson
Nee & Miller
Thme
Clinton E. Magn
Tsanogle & Wagaman
Buss Books
Arnold's
Arnold
Isanogle & Wagamah
F. B. Sappington
North City Hall
T. Rice & Sons
A. T. Rice & Sons, al Dinectors
Frederick, MD
Frederick CO. Teleyhone
T. P. Rice
E. Fourth St. Q. & P
DS. Rice
Sta . Fredk Co
Ceresville Mills
Qenesvvlle Mining Co
W. F. Rotano
Dean.Lin
Mippretown Lucky Co
Roland
Sandi
Potomac River
Willard
Keller
Patrickibt
Psor Preston L. Oqardes
HB Peterman
West Franklin Street
Baltimore Eye, Bar and Throat Hospital
Cuty Hotel
D. A. Atlee Radcliff
University OF Maryland
James M. Radcliff
Hmd
George A. Gilbert
D. R. C. Nicodemus
North Market Streee
Frederick Co
Exeter
Atlantic Avenue
WM. Hewitt
Rphe Hegemann
South
Arkansas Avenue
Beach
M&s. K. Hegemann
Atlantic City
N.J
Systm
Renovo
Tennessee Avenue
A E. B. Voorhers
N. J
Jazyaim
C. Carty
Angidia
West Fourth Street
Angidin
E. D. Thriaer
F. Thomas
D. HR
Steiner
Jolidttae
Edward Hewes
East
Patrick Street
J. FE. R. Heagy
Second
Court Sts
Braddock Heights
Court House Park
News Ofice
Newspaper HiDelye
GEO
Rodooe & CO
Henrietts
Henrietta
Sitka
Dimities
Batiste and Armandies
Ong-Third
Jesa
Rodochk & CO
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