Aug 5 in American History Highlights and Astronomical Events
A compact historical snapshot notes key events on August 5: the failed 1858 Atlantic cable raid near Trinity Bay Newfoundland, 1888 death of General Philip Sheridan in Massachusetts, 1910 Taft's monument dedication in Provincetown Massachusetts, plus 1980 Farragut’s Mobile Bay action and the battle between Hartford and Confederate ironclads. It also lists astronomical observations with evening planets Venus Mars and morning Saturn Jupiter Mercury, and Altair in Aquila around 11 p.m.
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Trinity Bay
Newfoundland
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Tecumseh
Hartford
Chickasaw
Whinebago
Lackawanna
Philip Henry Sheridan
United States Arty
Nonquitt
Mass
Albany
N. Y
Taft
Monunent Aot
Provincetown
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Mercury
Altair
Emstellation
Aquila
Valley's Sons In Ministry Hold Triennial Gathering
Middletown Valley born Lutheran ministers gathered at St John's Lutheran near Chuteh AML for the triennial meeting. Rev Horine preached the sermon, with Dr M L Culler and Rev George S Bowery addressing church policy and strength. The Bittle brothers and D F and D H Bittle’s educator legacies were noted as Roanoke and Newberry College presidents. Sessions continue with hosts near the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Valley
Middletown
St. John’s “Church
Asociation
Sta C. .Horine
Reading
R. W. Doty
Cambridge
D. F
D. H.bittle
Will Bv
M.L. Culler
Bittles
D. F. Bittle
Roanoke College
D. H. Bittle
Newberry College
South Carolina
Brief items of interest and local notes
The items mention August meteors in the evening sky and a warning that Europe’s war news harms morale. A cloudburst in Colorado, Jamaica quake, and European conflict create local commotion. Champagne prices may rise with the war, but meat concerns dominate. Architect John R. Hamme of York, Pa, wins the Bel-Air Maryland tor y contract. building cost around 6,000.
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Europe
Colorado
Jamaica
John RB. Hamme
York
Artory
Bel-Air
Harford
County
Frederick
New York
War Fears Drive Prices Up In Frederick Area
Faced with Europe’s war, local wholesale dealers warn of rising costs for cheese coffee sugar and wines as supply and demand shift. Wheat and corn prices jump on anticipation of exports. local grocers expect higher retail prices and urge households to stock up. Miss Mabel Perry Snyder and Miss Edith Startzman return from Middletown vacation.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Mountain City Mills
Roquefort
Mabel Perry Snyder
Edith Startzman
Hagerstown
Middletown
No Orders Yet for Local German Reservists 76 GG
In this city three German reservists await further word from the Baltimore Consulate after receiving notice of possible return to Germany. Non naturalized reservists are warned they face exile, court martial, or execution if they fail to report. Ernest Schneppe and Sebastian Reichert are named among those awaiting instructions and noting military connections back home.
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Baltimore
Ernest Schneppe
Rothenhoefer
Schneppe
France
Sebastian Reichert
England
Plant resumes milk handling after Walkersville fire
The George M. Oyster milk plant at Walkersville reports milk coming in as usual after a fire in the engine room. Manager Orr says full cream cheese will be made and milk cooled for shipment to Washington. Insurance adjusters are expected, and Ivan C. Weld assists in recovery. Oyster’s Europe visit was delayed by war. sailing plans unclear.
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Walkersville
Oyster
Europe
George M. Oyster
Orr
Washington
Ivan C. Weld
Frederick
United States
Moler Wins Brunswick Tourney At St Francis Picnic
H A Moler riding as the Knight of Old Potomac won the Brunswick tourney during the St Francis Church picnic. He crowned his wife queen as a large crowd enjoyed ideal weather, dancing after the noon event. Second place went to Harry Heenery who crowned Miss Ethel Stickley, with Tobias Zimmerman third crowning Miss Katie Eagle. The Knight of Fairmont crowned Miss Sarah Shannon. Odd Fellows Band provided music. O Leonard Storm and W Bartgis Storm, of South Market Street, returned from a vacation trip to Niagara Falls, Cleveland and Toronto.
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H. A. Moler
Old Potomac
Brunswick
St. Francis Church
Mr. Moler
Harry Heenery
Glen Echo
Ethel Stickley
Tobias Zimmerman
Carroll Manor
Katie Eagle
H. & Wenner
Fairmont
Sarah Shannon
Odd Fellows
Orchestra Uptown Thursday Night At Great Braddock Union
August 6 1914 event at Mrs Mercer's Grove near Clifton Station features Ragtime music. Mystic provided by Yellow Springs and O G A M Bands. Addresses by David J. Lewis and J Chas Liathicum among others. Shuttles run every half hour to grounds. Blue Ribbon Grocery advertises Heinz Vinegar.
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Great Braddock Union
Local canners eyes on war impact on corn prices
Frederick County corn crop praised as unusually good and ready for a busy canning season. Factories including Frederick City Packing and Buckeystown plant prepare to begin operations tomorrow as war raises prospects of higher canned goods prices and bigger profits for local canning firms.
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Frederick
Commission
Frederick City
County
Frederick County
Mexico
Eriler
Brat Redguck
Frederick City Packing Company
Buckeystown
Monocacy Valley
Colt and Dixon
Public sale of two valuable farms at Court House door
Notice in this paper announces a public sale of two farms and meadow land known as Samuel A Nusbaum property at the Court House door on Saturday August 15 1914 at 11 o'clock a.m. Edw H Nusbaum agent for owners Route 1 Frederick Md. Full description available in Semi-Weekly News on July 7 14 21 28 August 4 11 or by contact. Utica Sunday School Picnic to be held in Mr. George W Miller's grove near the H F railroad on Saturday August 15 with music by Yellow Springs Concert Band and special cars from Frederick at 12 30 p.m. to grounds. Pen Mar Reunion notices indicate transportation from Frederick and Thurmont. H L Rev Co removal sale offers 20 percent off aluminum enamel tin ware and related items at new building. Dr J E Waltman dentist currently in Central Trust Co Building phone 773 K.
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Samuel A. ‘Nusbaum
Court House
H. Nusbaum
Frederick
Utica
George W. Miller
Yellow Springs
August Reduction Sale Boosts Corsets and Shirts
Down go the prices in a bold sale at Pearce's Modern Pharmacy with J D Baker and team. Corsets from 49c to 1.00, net and chiffon trimmings 19c yard, men's shirts 95c, bleached sheets 39c, wash goods 9c yard, mercerized chambrays and lawns cut to 9c yard. Also advertises Crobiso skin product for insect bites and skin care with a Pearce's guarantee.
Peaches By Parcel Post From Orchard to Consumer
Advertisement item outlining parcel post peach orders from Lookout Mt Orchard Co. for 12 pack 1.00 and 6 lb 0.60 options to zones in Maryland. Includes contact names Lancelot Jacques Sr and addresses, plus a public notice from Mayor Fraley about stopping street sprinkling due to water scarcity. Also a brief for a Frederick grocery for sale with possession available.
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McCardell’s
Orchard
Lookout MT. Orchard CO
Smitheberg
Lancelot Jacques, Sr
Mer
Real estate listings count set for multiple streets
Market Street shows 15 houses Patrick Street 20 Church Street 2 Second Street 8 Third Street 12 DI Avenue and Fourth Street 12
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Market St
Patrick St
Church St
Second St
Third St
DI Ave
Fourth St
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Dandelign
Marion
Leonard
Empire
Marvel
Cit Opera House
Valley’s Sons IN Ministry
Churc’s . Hill
Rweppa
PRG
Ocal
Honora
Messrs
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Niagara Falls
Cleveland
Toronto
Canada
Orchestra Uptown
Heinz
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Firat
Mullinix
Odd Fellows Reunion Pen Mar
Pen Mar
Thurmont
H. & FL Rev. Co
E. S Mobley & Bro
West Patrick Street
J. E. Waltman
Central Trust Co
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
John D. Hendrickson
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Ceshler
Samuel G. Duvall
Cashier
J. D. Hendrickson
Joseph McDivit
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GEO. L. Cramer's Sons
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Conn
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Marsilyan Fiyee
Neidig & Miller
Pearee’s Pharmacy
Cramer & Stauffer
Carroll
Pearce's
Modern Pharmacy
Pearre’s
Lewis H. Fraley
Markwood D. Harp
Rosemont
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Trail Ave
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Mt. Pleasant
Harmony
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Albaugh &. Harrington
Unionville
Typewriters
Albaugh & Harrington
Grayson H. Staley
Insurances
East Seventh Street
Court Ir
Frederick, Mp
Hickman
Doubs
Sam & T. Hickman
Conde
C. B. Cline
M. L. Etchison
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Thomas P. Rice
Thomas P. Rich
North Market Street
John N. Clary
Real Estate and Loans
Pike
F. G. Thomas & Bon
West Patrick
Ree Eerry
Grayson H. Mercer
Braddock
Brookstown
Office People's Insurance
Somer Court
Eta
Harry
Harry G
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