Birth of Joseph Rodman Drake in New York noted
The Daily News recalls 175 birth in New York of poet Joseph Rodman Drake author of The American Flag and The Culprit Fay who died in 1820. It also notes 1898 Spain accepted peace terms with the United States and 1912 Roosevelt and Johnson nominated by the Progressive Party in Chicago. Astronomical events list Jupiter by night and Saturn Venus Mars Mercury by morning with a loose line of Leo near the northwest sky around 9 p.m.
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New York
Joseph Rodman Drake
Fay
Spain
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
Progressive National Convention
Chicago
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Mars
Mercury
Constellation
Leo
Paving Way to Secure Johnson for Trial Here
Sheriff Fagan travels to Annapolis to obtain Governor Goldsborough signature on requisition papers for William Johnson alias Harris, wanted in Frederick for the murder of Emanuel Stratton about a decade ago. Johnson is at Western Penitentiary, Pittsburgh, serving an indeterminate sentence, identified by Dudley Strasburger and Samuel A. Lewis as the Frederick suspect. An officer will await his release to return him to Frederick County for trial.
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Fagan
Annapolis
Goldsborough
Pennsylvania
William Johnson
Frederick
Emanuel Stratton
Johnson
Western Penitentiary
Pitsburgh
Dudley Strasburger
Samuel A. Lewis
Mr Strasburger
William Harris
Harris
Frederick County
Urbana
Knoxvile
Middletown Valley
Walter
Union Bridge
Bargain Amd
Pythian Castle
Rhone
Bridge Floor Repaired Over Carroll Creek
Work on West Patrick street repairs the bridge floor over Carroll creek. The Hagerstown and Frederick Railroad uses a force of hands to perform the structural repairs.
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Carroll Creek
West Patrick Street
Hagerstown and Frederick
Woman Maker of Honey and Milk Food Leader Eleanor Wood
Eleanor Wood, a progressive New York businesswoman, runs an incorporated company with her brothers making syrups boner and a specialized milk food for invalids. She built a notable industry without formal chemistry training, relying on a brother chemist to develop a vital milk-based diet product.
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New York
Eleanor Wood
Wellesley
Miss Wood
Middletown School Troubles Play Out At County Board
Heated session at Frederick County Board of School Commissioners over dismissal and non employment of Emma Lamar and Russell Stockman. W W Doub for trustees argued Stockman cited signing two liquor license apps and exam marking, while Lamar faced charges of insubordination. Patrons petitioned for Brockman’s return and for Lamar’s retention as voices rose and no decision reached.
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Middletown
Board of County School Commissioners
Frederick County
Middletown Valley
Emma, Lamar
Russell Stockman
W. W. Doub
Stockman
Doub
Frances Doub
Miss Doub
Miss Lamar
Brockman
John D. Keller
R. E.kieeny
Mr. Stockman
Mr. Kieeny
Mr. Keller
John 5. Newman
George J. Dinterman
Dr. Lamar
Interest Grows In Tent Meetings On East Fourth Street
Despite rumors of bad weather a large crowd attended the tabernacle on East Fourth street for a sermon by Mr. W. A. Nelson on What Shall I Do To Be Saved citing Acts 2 37 He announced for tonight a talk on What is a True Israelite and Who Are the Gentiles The item notes Pennsylvania supplied over two percent of U S Portland cement last year with about twelve percent unknown word fragment included
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Bit Long Tabernacle
East Fourth Street
W. A. Nelson
May Represent State at National Rifle Range
Lieut. K Munshower and Private Grade of Company A at Saunders Range practice to earn a spot on the State Rifle team for national and international matches at Camp Perry. A delayed letter kept Sergt. Barrick from attending. Likely Munshower and Grade will again join last year’s state roster as Gen. Charles B. Gaither, NRA president, heads to Camp Perry after August 13 events.
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K. Munshower
Sunders Range
Sergt. Barrick
Saunder's Range
Camp Perry
Lieut
Munshower
Grade
Charles BD. Gaither
National Rifle Association
Frederick
Aviory of
Social World Fnn erde atatda and gatherings
Miss Thurza Eichelberger entertained friends at her Fourth street home last night with cards and games. Guests included Misses Mary Koontz from Baltimore Harriet Schroeder from Grafton Mary Kennedy Norma Wachter Ruth Cornproost Thurza Eichelberger and Messrs Thomas Smith Lewis Eichelberger Earl Derr Russell Crouse and Paul Marsh. Delicacies were served. A state warrant charging Dr D E Stone with traffic ordinance violations was issued and placed with Sheriff Fagan in Frederick. Miss Smith Evangelist will speak at Mt Airy Wildwood Park before Sunday and lead services.
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Thurza Eichelberger
Fourth Street
Mary Koontz
Baltimore
Harriet Schroeder
Grafton
W. Va
Mary Kennedy
Norma Wachter
Ruth Cornproost
Thurza’ Eichelberger
Thomas Smith
Lewis E
Frederick
D E Stone
the Pleasant
Fagan
Braddock area notices and events from August 1913
Local items advertise off sale prices at Etchison Furniture Store and Kolb Bros Old Stand. The Vernons skating troupe and Braddock Heights Casino events headline August 4 5 6 7 and 7 9 11 12 in Washington and Frederick train fare to games offered. Community band concerts are listed at Mercers Grove Clifton Station with speeches by Senator Blair Lee and Congressman J Charles Linthicum. Hotel service and tailoring services are noted alongside local advertisements and rail schedule mentions.
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Mercer's Grove
Clifton Station
Hagerstown and Frederick
Yellow Springs
Blair Lee
Montgomery County
Charles Linthicum
Baltimore
Tarvia on Frederick Streets to Be Laid Next Week
Frederick plans a major street project with 10 000 gallons of Tarvia B to coat South Market Elm West Patrick and East Third streets. City Engineer Crum moves offices, rebuilds streets, and surveys curb corners while Tarvia X arrives for South Street work and the tar odor lingers days after application.
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Elm
West Patrick
East Third
City
Frederick
Barett Manufacturing Co
South Market Street
Elm Street
West Fatrick Street
East Third Street
Crum
West Patrick Street
Cy Engineer
Engineer Crum
Hts
City Hall
Frederick Gas and Electric Co
South Carrol Street
Delaney Street
Winchester Street
Grouing
Festival at Yellow Springs Station for Brook Hill aid
Notice lists two festival Saturdays August 9 and 16 at Yellow Springs Station to benefit Brook Hill Sunday School inviting all. It warns residents to conserve water due to scarcity and discontinue sprinkling streets, gardens, and fountains. violators face fines or imprisonment. Mayor Lewis H. Fraley signs the notice along with dog ownership regulations and licensing details.
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Yellow Springs Station
Brook Hill
Lewis H. Fraley
Fine Cotton Blankets Sale Promises Low Prices
Advertisement notes Fine Cotton Blankets offered at .98 for all full extra sizes. Also lists price 15 for double path and 75 for baby blankets. Includes terse sale emphasis and multiple blanket categories.
Notice to City Taxpayers and Tax Collector Warning
Notice to City Taxpayers demands prompt payment of city taxes and street paying to avoid forced collection. Tax Collector M Ratcapfrey states his office expired and urges settlement with the city, with no further indulgence. Also warns gas and electric bill payments due by the 10th to secure discounts and mentions Blue Elberon Grocery packing a price penny lunch in Paona.
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Board of
Aljer Men
M.ratcapfrey
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