August 5 in American History Moments and Events
A compact historical log lists notable dates and figures born or died, including Thomas Lynch Jr. in 1749, battles at Oriskany and Baton Rouge with leaders Herkimer and Williams, Farragut in Mobile Bay, Sheridan, Simmons, and Taft’s Provincetown monument dedication, plus an astronomical window from noon today to noon tomorrow with Mercury visibility and sunset times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lynch, Jr
Signer
Oriskany
Nicholas Herkimer
Battle of
Baton Rouge
Thomas Williams
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Philip Henry Sheridan
Joseph Edward Simmons
President Taft
Provincetown
Mass
Marriages and a Taft trip headline in 1910 area
Notices list multiple marriages including Mondorff Bell in Baltimore and several local unions in Emmitsburg and nearby towns. A note adds President Taft’s brief Mountain Lake Park trip, with accompanying officials. The period piece blends social notices with a political travel update.
Politicians Gather for Democratic and Republican Meetings
Democrats met at the county courthouse park with Chairman Conley urging harmony and ticket unity. Republicans convened in the court house grand jury room as both parties discussed primary law, candidate filings, and committee vacancies ahead of August 12 filing deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conley
Dennis
Frederick
Repub-ican
Court House Park
Masonic Temple
Sone
H. Kieffer Delauter
Court House
George R. Dennis
Central Committee
State Central Committee
T. GC. Boutson
Buckeystown
Reno S. Harp
John R. Reuter
Harmony
F. B. Ktice
Aaron R. Anders
Cal. Rouzer
Primary election announced for Maryland August 29
A Frederick lawyer urges publication of the call for the August 29 state primary voting across Maryland. The ballot will determine Democratic and Republican nominees for Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, one State Senator, five Frederick County House of Delegates seats, three Orphans' Court judges, two County Commissioners, State’s Attorney, Sheriff, County Treasurer, and a county surveyor. Delegates to state party conventions and county central committee members will also be chosen. any citizen may run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of Election
J. K. Delauter
Central Committee
Justice of the Peace
Frederick
Maryland
House of Delegates
Frederick County
Orphans’ Court
Window draperies sale with varied curtains and linens items
Sale features best stock curtains in lots 1 window 2 windows 4 windows with net Swiss Muslin Nottingham Irish point Renaissance Brussels and more. Prices slashed on Swiss curtains border lace dimity and other fabrics. Also notes about a Great Braddock Union Picnic August 12 and local notices on bills and services. Describes orchestra for events and property for sale along with local business ads and amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Great Braddock Union
Mr. Mercer
Haldeman Said to Be Out in Hagerstown Power Plan
Rumor from Hagerstown claims electric system control has shifted from BR C Haldeman back to Lynch and Jennings of Harrisburg who previously ran it. Report notes possible radical steps toward a union power house and other line improvements amid rival factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
BR. C. Haldeman
Messrs. Lynch and Jennings
Harrisburg
Messrs Lynch and Jennings
Lynch
Jennings
Haldeman
Pleasant Home Dance for Miss Zoe Anderson
Miss Zoe Anderson entertained friends at her Frederick area home with an informal dance last night. Fruit punch and intermission refreshments were served. Guests included Zoe Anderson Grace Trail Margaret Ford Anne Schley Elinor Grayson Mignon Trail Starriet Ramsburgh Edith Osborne Ruth Worthington Theresa Trail Floyd Ames Hendrickson James H. Gambrill H. Hanson Maulsby Geo Delaplaine Hugh Mulley Carroll Hendrickson Travis White Samuel Drown Dean Hendrickson Dorsey Sappington Eugene Osborne Thos Train New York Mr Le Cong New York and Mr Ticdout Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Anderson
William Anderson
Frederick
Zoe Alderson
Grace Trail
Margaret Ford
Anne Schley
Elinor Grayson
Mignon ‘Trail
Starriet Ramsburgh
Edith Osborne
Ruth Worthington
Theresa Trail
Miss Floyd
Messrs
Ames Hendrickson
Jas. H. Gambrill
Hanson Maulsby
Geo. Delaplaine
Hugh Uulley
Carroll Hendrickson
Travis White
Samuel Drown
Dean Hendrickson
Dorsey Sappington
Eugene Osborne
Thos
Train
New York
Mr. le Cong
Mr. Ticdout
Baltimore
Emory Grove Opens For Forty-First Camp Meeting
Emory Grove opens this afternoon for the forty first annual camp meeting season with tents and cottages full. A large number of summer guests will stay at the Emory Grove Hotel. The Hunary Grove Association presents a strong program for the season with Rev. Dr. J. F. Heisse directing religious services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Grove
Hunary Grove Association
J. F. Heisse
Shipley's Saturday Bargains Listed In Local Ad
Local advertisement enumerates a variety of discounted goods and household items including cakes, soap, soap boxes, paper products, brooms, jars, tires, pins, seeds, and kitchenware with prices such as 30¢ broom and 19¢ tablet. Mentions Hartford bicycle tires and a catalog of small items like roach powder and enamelware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipley
S& Ralls
Peterson
Ufc
Hartford Bicycle Tires
Bad Tie Up On B and C F Ecker Brakeman Amputated At City Hospital
A Baltimore and Ohio freight wreck near Williamsville involved engine and seventeen cars, leaving 14 cars damaged and goods scattered. Fireman J C Fogte survived with cuts, Engineman EH Owens lightly hurt, and Brakeman C F Ecker suffered both legs amputated after hospital transfer. Tracks blocked. passengers rerouted. Cause under investigation with rains suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cg. F. Ecker
City Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio
Liamsville
Williams
Wamsville
J. C. Fogte
Webster Street
Baltimore
EH. R. Owens
Battery Avenue
C. F. Eeker
Johnson Street
Ecker
Fogie
Prederick
Fogle
Owens
Busy Corner Bargains and Train To Frederick
Local notice lists a sale at Busy Corner Bargains with many items including rolls toilet paper jelly glasses and Mason jars at low prices. Special train on Thursday August 19 from Frederick at 10 a.m. round trip $1.98. regular trains at 4:19 and 20 cents per mile. Also advertisement for cleaning and dry cleaning services using French process with guaranteed work and moderate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason's
Tr Fine Box
Dennisen Pit Pienie Yal Nie Outfit
F. Pen
Ly. Frederick
Om. Frederick R. R. Co
Samme
Mooyp & Gilbert
Rosenour’s
Pat
Hits of Season at Shipley's Edison Victor Records
A list of popular songs including Any Girl Looks Good In Summer AN Alone Baby Rose Summer Tas That Railroad Rag Dont Wake Me Up I m Dreaming and other big hits available on Edison and Victor Records at Shipley's Seeger Company 52 West Patrick Street offers a safe ticket for 1.25 dollars to redeem any item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Edison
Victor Records
Shipley's
Seeger & Company
W. Patrick St
Frederick City Hospital Board Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Managers of Frederick City Hospital will be held at the Hospital Tuesday morning August 8 at 10 o'clock. Full attendance requested. Lillie M Keller, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Frederick City Hospital
Lillie M. Keller
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Bun
Mercury
Maryiaxu
W. L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Alger
Strong King
John & Rowe
Iney Supply Co
B, Moss & Co
C. M. Ellinger Nicodemus, Atty
WL. Culler
Fred. R. R. Co
Imidt & Gilbert
Fred. R. PR. Co
Shipley’s
Chas. L. Stokes
City Hos. Assn
G. “Dorsey & Co
Ain Wertheimer
Shipley's Seeger & Co
Fredericktoutaus
Hymeneas
Mondorff—Bell
Laurence L. Mondorff
Immitsburg
Opal Bell
Liberty Township
Immaculate Conception Church
G. V. McKinney
Mondorff
Annie M. Slagle
James A Slagle
Slagle
Emmitsburg
Grant Bell
Bell
Liberty Mill
Zora
Rlce
Howard B. Strine
This City
Cora R. Rice
Bethel
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
H. Lamar
AMS
James Ross Adams
Nora Pauline Six
Near
Vetona
E. L. McLean
Wood M Ruan
Howard J. Wood
Rocky Ridge
Mary I. McKean
Union Bridge
O. B. Bregenzer
Atoka
Steen LE
George J. Morningstar
Jennie Ken Steiner
Harmony Grove
Thurmount
Wm. L. Martin
Mountain Lake Park
Congress
Taft
Secial
Washington
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Hilles
Major Butt
Harners Drug Store
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Bankh
LH. DD. Barker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Asat
Directois
Geo. We. Subra Tos
I. Staller
Joan S. Rambbubu
Daniel Baker
Wu. G. Baxes
C. LU. Convey
M. D
M. Tuomas
C. B. Crane
Db. E. Kerauves
P. L. Hagerrr Jungs
J. C. Morrer
J. D. Barra
John D. H. Hendrickson
Jonn D. Nendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Williamson's Drug Store
Williamso
Rexall
M. L. Etchison
Etchison
New Citizens’ National Bank
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rice
Nortil Market Street
Fredijsrick
Keller & Myers
Real
American Bonding Company
Hartimore
City Hotel
Monravia
Petersville
Naw Market
Creagerstown
Yellow
Harry G
Tritapoe
Real Eatate
Court Street
Young & Staley
Walkersville
Craterna Algo
Cramer & Stauffer
Co. A. Eckard
E. A. Saints Street
L. Frank Derr
Braddock
Braddock Heights
Real Estate and Loan
Frederick Farms
Montgomery Co
Oll
Bargins
H. 5. Landis
Landis
Niewsra
Hagerstown Teallay
B.&c
Samsville
Goodyear
Kolb Building
Weg N
Market St
Southworth
Holmes
Fleming
May
Etoarion
Ten Mar
Tagerstown
Frederick Rift. Co
East Patrick Street
N. Market Street
New City Hotel
James A. Jones
John Markey
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