Wounded in Frederick 1862 Diary Excerpts Describe Hellish Aftermath
Extracts from Jacob Engelbrecht diary recount Frederick as a wartime hub for wounded after Antietam in September 1862. He notes 5,000 to 6,000 wounded in city, 400 to 600 daily ambulances, millions in government property, and a vast Civil War tally of casualties, with MacClellan’s figures and battlefield looting.
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Mr. Engelbrecht
Jacob Engelbrecht
Frederick
Maryland
Antietam
Engelbrecht
Washington
Antettam
Baltimore
United
MacClellan
Battle of
McClellan
South Mountain
United States Army
Man Falls From College Porch Injures Ribs and Head
Abraham Bailey, an employee at MMs St Mary's College, fell from a porch about four feet high on Sunday evening. He sustained three fractured ribs and a severe head cut, and was attended by Dr. Brooke I Jann son.
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William
Edgar & Annan
Emmitsburg
Richard
Brooke I Jamson
Abraham Bailey
Mms
St Mary's College
Brooke I Jannson
Cure for Eczema Promised by Hobson’s Levoma Ointment
A 50 year struggle with tetter or eczema ends with praise for Hobson's Levema Ointment. Mrs D.L. Kenne thanks the remedy and reports a complete cure after years of suffering. Advertisement notes availability through Pfeifer Chemical Co and druggists in St Louis and Philadelphia.
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Pfeifer Chemical Co
St.Louis
Philadelphia
Fresh Meat Poultry and Seafood Delivered Daily
Complete stock of all kinds of Fresh Meat and Poultry. Smoked Meats of every description. Fresh Fish and all Sea Foods Received Daily direct from ocean. Any order will be appreciated and prompt delivery to any part of the city.
Ex convict sentenced to a year for vagrancy case
Frank Liday of Thurmont received 12 months in the House of Correction for vagrancy after following a bank customer home and demanding money. The judge cited a record of prior jail time and disorderly conduct. The report also notes other local incidents including arrests for disorderly conduct and a robbery near Woodsboro.
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Justice Pose
Frank Liday
Thurmont
House of Correction
Liday
Frederick
Ros Hynrlaan
Siday
Hauver
Minister Praises This Laxative Ad Claims
Rev HH Stubensel of Alison praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation. Ad copy extols their perfection and liver and bowels benefits. Encourages trying them with price at Pearres Pharmacy.
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HH. Stubensel
Alison
Tadin
Dr. King
It Must Be Understood To Be Your Own Beauty
A compact line asserts self possession through clarity and grace. The statement emphasizes completeness and beauty as defining traits of personal ownership.
Brunswick election result in Three Wards
Brunswick election results show Independent Citizens winning all three wards. In First Ward Charles Man 72 leads, J T Llumphrey 22, Socrat Crummit 15. Second Ward George E Catlett 62 re elected. William Jivans 59. James McBride 26. James Appleby 37. Third Ward H W Keenan 112. L F Harman 48. John Wirtz 20. Total 437 votes cast of 1500 registered.
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Brunswick
Planta
Brung, Wick
Jo Lie
Cittizen
Citzens
Charles Man
J. T. Llumphrey
Socrat
Crummit
Citzen
George E. Catlett
Wiliam
Jivans
James McBride
James Appleby
Third Ward
H W. Keenan
L. F Harman
John Wirtz
Re union of Odd Fellows set for Pen Mar event
Fourth annual gathering brings together Odd Fellows from Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia at Pen Mar next Thursday. Special rail rates and trains from many points will carry attendees. The day features Wayne Band concerts, a Patriarchs Militant parade at 1 45 pm, and 2 30 pm exercises in the auditorium led by Grand Representative W W Milan with orator Alexander M Docker y. Reverend John R B Fin wards to deliver the prayer.
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Pen Mar
Odd Fellows
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Frederick
Wayne Band
Patriarchs
W. W. Milan
Washington, D. C
Alexander M Dockery
Missouri
John RB. Finwards
Walbrook Alethodist Episcopal
Bank Examiner Mentioned in Baltimore Financial Circles
Edward A Watrina of National City Bank Baltimore is named as probable successor to Samuel M Hann the former national bank examiner for Maryland and the District of Columbia who recently resigned to join Fidelity Trust Company. The Democratic State Central Committee meets at 1 pm tomorrow at Hotel Rennett to fix county representation and authorize state chair Murray Vandiver to set a convention date. Wilmer Watson of Baltimore, shot in the left lung at Pen Mar two weeks ago, is improving at Washington Hospital in Hagerstown and his family remains at his bedside.
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Edward A Watrina
National City Bank
Baltimore
Samuel M. Hann
National Bank Examiner
Maryland
District of Columbia
Fidelity Trust Company
Ah. Vavrina
Charles Vavrina
John J. Markell
Democratic State Central Committee
Hotel Rennett
Murray Vandiver
Talbott
Wilmer Watson
Pen Mar
Washington Hospital
Hagerstown
Frederick Trust Company
Reno
Harp
David Cramer
Walkersville
Albert
W. Balker
Woodsboro
Frederick City
County
Frederick’ Trust’ Company
State Bank
Trust Company
Prohibition Convention Set For Frederick County
The Prohibition Convention of Frederick County will be held tomorrow at 10.50 o’clock in the Y M C A building. County Chairman Jacob Engelbrecht will preside.
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Frederick County
Jacob Engelbrecht
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Utica
Montgomery County
U S. G. Rupp
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B L McLean
Yellow Springs
Child
Frederick Aerie
Eagles
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Wkader
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Braddock Heights
St John’s Parish
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J H. C. Bratten
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Frank Lee
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Gus Mitchell
Justice Posey
Lee
Mitchell
Richard Wineberry
Mary Jane Hall
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Roland Suth
Sherif Leslie Lind
Justice Miller
Samuel D. Young
Young
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Riehl
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Sarah Perkins
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Maynard
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Mt Olivet
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Independant Citizen's Party
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Fellows
Greenawalt’s
Patrick Street
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Frederick, MD
F. W. Obenderfer, Claggett E Ramsburg
Walter B.leatherman
Harry F. Shipley
D. Chester Kemp
Albert W. Ecker
Williamb. Catshall
Stewart Annan
George W. Fawley
Jefferson
David ,Cramer
Walkersville, Maryland
Tee
John
the Wagoner
Nestor
Elsie
Herald Shaw
Kay Bee
the Red Mask
Mabel Normand
Ford Sterling
Enous
Lafrance
Lafrance Shoes
H. R. Flautt
City Hall
Sarena
Sori Lemves Toacil
C. i. Krefauver
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St Amd Jeweler
Griffin & Griffin
West Patrick St
J. A. Ramsburg
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