Daily History Notes From August 8 1812 Through 1915 Events
Summary of historical notices including John Rodgers born 1812 son of notable admiral, military figures in the Civil War, and a 1915 Baltic naval clash between Germany and Russia with land forces described as 2,200,000 in odds. Also astronomical event notes: Virgo setting around 9 p.m. with visible planets Venus Mercury Mars Saturn Jupiter.
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Daily History
John Rodgers
John
Jobn
Gulf of Riga
Constellation Virgo
Spica
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
New Advertisements Today at Asbury Church and Town Stores
A mixed list of notices and stalls includes Union Picnic at Asbury M. E. Church, business for sale, job ads seeking a man and a girl, mortgage and savings bank promotions, farm sales, specials from Cramer & Stauffer, and various shops offering furniture and appliances. Some entries reference specific locations such as 200 E. Church St and 5 Frederick Saving Store with additional names like C. E. Cline Bank and Franklin Savings Bank.
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Union Picnic
Asbury M. E
Hanson Wiles
Fishers
Hunt Hendrickson
E. Church St
Cramer & Stauffer
Frederick Saving Store
Empire Star
The
Nature Man
C. E. Cline Bank
Franklin Savings Bank
Stove House
Johre’ H. Grove
Death notice for Clara V. Biggs and obit for Philip D. McNealley
Mrs Clara Virginia Biggs widow of H Biggs wed at 6 30 this morning at 18 Market Space aged 62 6 months 1 day of nephritis survived by daughter Ruth T Biggs son George D Biggs granddaughter Mary V Hitselberger and brothers Harry Nusz Charles Nusz and Millard N Nusz funeral Thursday at 3 from residence interment Mt Ov et cemetery EF Cline in charge Philip D McNealley native of Virginia longtime resident near Lovettsville died Sunday of acute indigestion buried today at New Jerusalem Lutheran church near Lovettsville
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Clara V. Biggs
Clara Virginia Biggs
H. Biggs
Ruth T. Biggs
George D. Biggs
Mary V. Hitselberger
Harry Nusz
Pittsburgh
Charles Nusz
Baltimore
Philip D. McNealley
Mr. McNeally
Virginia
Lovertysville
New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Lovettsville
Among the Sick In Town Report
Several residents are listed as ill or recovering: Miss Bettie Need of 37 East Second Street has returned home after weeks in hospital and improves slowly. Mrs. John Taylor of Brunswick is convalescing after typhoid fever at City Hospital. Also named are Mr. William H. Mehrling confined to bed. Miss Nellie Haiflaigh with tonsillitis. Mrs Edward Schell and son John recently recovered enough to go out. Mrs Mollie Roberts on West South Street ill. Hon M G Urner improving after illness. and Mr Roger Gott of Dickerson slightly improved after a fractured skull from a buggy accident last week.
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Bettie Need
East Second Street
John Taylor
Brunswick
William H. Mehrling
East Church Street
Nellie Haiflaigh
West South Street
Edward Schell
John
Mollie Roberts
M. G. Urner
Roger Gott
Dickerson
One Recruit for Army
Several enlistment applications were made at the local recruiting station in recent days for the United States Army. Most were refused due to bad teeth poor sight and hay hearing leaving only one accepted applicant Fred Gunsolus of Fort Wayne commissioned to Coast Artillery and likely sent to Fort Slocum tomorrow.
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Army
United States Army
Fred Gunsolus
Fort Wayne
Coast Artillery
Gunsolus
Fort Slocum
Prisoner Escapes by Rose Wallace From Hagerstown
Taylor J. Wallace aged 25 is charged with stealing a 185 diamond ring from Edward Knodle’s antique store. He escaped yesterday from Deputy Sheriff Long, who waited at the front door as Wallace entered his wife’s room on the second floor then crawled out a window and leaped from a porch roof to the ground and remains at large.
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Rose
Taylor J. Wallace
Edward Knodle
Hagerstown
Long
Wallace
Had Double Operation at Chambersburg Hospital
John Davison of Emmitsburg was taken to Chambersburg Hospital Saturday morning for appendicitis and hernia surgery. The operation was successful.
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John Davison
Emmitsburg
Chambersburg Hospital
York Holds Back Auto Lights With New Dimmer Law
Civic authorities announce a forthcoming citywide rule requiring headlights to be dimmed on city streets after Avenue 5. The measure targets drivers and alters advertising activity to reflect the change.
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York
Reassessment Case Declared Unconstitutional by Court
Frederick County Circuit Court issued a unanimous ruling declaring the 1976 reassessment act unconstitutional and ordered defendants to answer the bill within 15 days. A related injunction case against the County Commissioners and state tax bodies remains pending with a decision anticipated soon. The decision has statewide interest as counties await Frederick’s ruling on real property reassessment.
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Frederick County
State Tax Commission
E. C. Peter
Frederick
Urner
Worthington
Baltimore City
High Scores Made at Woodsboro Bowling Alleys
Local sports item reports Lynn Smith defeating Robert Eyler in seven games at Woodsboro bowing lanes. The seven-game scores show Smith leading in most games with totals and averages listed. a prior night’s scores and requested contact for county residents to relay greetings are noted. A separate item mentions a birthday celebration for Mollie Mand on Weatherond Street with friends sending remembrances.
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Woodsboro
Lynn Smith
Robert Eyler
Smith
Tymn Smith
Robert Exler
Wheat Off Two Cents as Dealers Quote 156
Dealers offered 156 for wheat before the Baltimore market could be learned, a two cent drop from yesterday's quotation. The price reflected early afternoon trading and indicates a market softening despite steady demand.
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Baltimore
Divorce Mill Active in Frederick County Cases
The Frederick county divorce mill remains active with at least two cases. Edna Norma Porterfield of Libertytown filed for absolute divorce from Jamoa Simmone Porterfield on abandonment grounds, married August 17, 1910, at Libertytown by Rev. Hammersly. The court granted an absolute divorce to Lucy P. Dorer from Ralph Dorer, married October 13, 1910 in Hagerstown, on abandonment grounds, with attorneys Reto Harp and Leo Weinberg.
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Frederick County
Edna Norma Porterfield
Libertytown
Leo Weinberg
Jamoa Simmone Porterfield
Hammersly
M. E. Church
Porterfield
Frederick County School Board Slated to Reply on Mandamus Request
No answer has yet been filed by the Frederick County School Board to Prof. Amon Burgee’s petition seeking a writ of mandamus to reinstate him as head of Boys High School. Court grants until August 12 for a response. Attorney Charles McC Mathias represents the board. John Newman assisted, bringing expertise from past tenure on the board. An answer is expected within the next day or so.
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Frederick County School Board
Amon Burgee
Charles McC. Mathias
John 8
Newman
Mathias
Frederick County
Boat House Break In At Frederick Junction
The boat house near Frederick Junction storing 23 canoes belonging to Fredericktonians was broken into again. Entry came by shattering double doors with revolver shots. Several canoes were moved and later found abandoned along the Monocacy. Lockers were wrecked as thieves sought loot. other entries have occurred in past years. Authorities vow to bring offenders to justice.
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Frederick Junction
Two Applicants Rejected at Frederick Guard Recruiting
Business is dull at Frederick recruiting stations as two applicants were refused. The heat, not local pride, slows enlistments. Maryland National Guard stations at Company A armory saw both applicants rejected yesterday, with more expected after farm work ends.
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Frederick
Maryland National Guard
Mountain City Garage Sells Five New Cars This Week
The Mountain City Garage reports selling about five new cars last week including Paige Car and Dodge Brothers Car models. Several orders for both makes are on the books for the coming month, and D Charles Winebrewer purchased a Paige touring car from the dealership.
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Mountain City
Paige
Dodge Brothers
D. Charles Winebrewer
Auto Fines Near Record in Sunday Penalties
Magistrate C. H. Eckstein announced a near record collection of auto fines. Cash penalties imposed over Sunday totaled 112 dollars, with the last payment received today, marking a high point in enforcement activity.
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C. H. Eckstein
Asbury M. E. Church Picnic at Frederick Junction
Local notice announces the Asbury M. E. Church and Sunday school Big Union Picnic on Thursday August 10 in a grove near Frederick Junction. Line service will run from Market and Saint street every half hour for the round trip. Also a warning against trespassing on lands, with enforcement promised by John W. Grove.
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Asbury M. E
Big Union
Frederick Junction
Market
Saint Street Corner
B. E. Phebus
John W. Grove
Refrigerator sale and community picnic notice
Two Eddy and Century refrigerators offered at cost for two weeks by Fisher’s Stove House. The M E Sunday School groups plan an annual picnic August 1 at Far Grounds, meeting at M E Church at 1 20 p m. Car departs Market and Church at 2. The Great Braddock plane event occurs August 12 with music by Moose and Middletown Bands and speeches by local pastors and others. Refreshments served.
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Fisher’s Stove House
Festival in Feaga vile by Young Campatenere on lawn
The Young Campatenere of Feaga vile plans a festival on Thursday August 19 and Wednesday August 16 on the Feagavilie Band kali lawn. The event promotes community celebration with local groups and activities.
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Feacavilie
Feagavile
Feagavilie
Kali
Robbery and a Missing Helper Cloud North Market Shine Shop
Basil Dialektou's North Market street shine shop is robbed of about seven dollars a pair of shoes and his African American helper. Robert H. Johnson is sought on a warrant after allegedly leaving with the money and employee, who disappeared after the hasty exit. Separately Rev Dr Luther Kuhlman and Mrs Kuhlman plan to reside in York while he serves as field secretary for the Lutheran mission board.
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North Market Street
Basil Dialektou
Dialektou
Robert H. Johnson
Johnson
Dialkton
Shine
Dialekton
York
Luther Kuhlman
Kuhlman
Gettysburg
West Market Street
A. G. Fastnacht
Fastnacht
Gettysburg Seminary
Board of Foreign Missions
General Synod of the Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Cave-in Found on Towpath of the B O Canal
A serious cave-in was found along the towpath of the canal at the lock head of Big Slack Water on Saturday morning. The 100 foot long cave is filled with water and does not affect navigation. Supervisor Burgan inspected the site but depth remains undetermined. Repairs will begin as soon as possible.
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Burgan
New Meat Store Opens at 319 North Market Street
Wm. G. Grimes has leased the store property of J. D. English at 319 North Market Street and will operate a meat store there. Equipment is being installed and the shop will open as soon as arrangements are complete.
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Wm. G. Grimes
J. D. English
North Market Street
Haircut price hike and notices from Frederick shop
Notice announces haircuts rising from 15 to 25 cents after August 15 due to rising costs. Mentions gas and electric bill discounts by the 10th monthly, requests bringing bills. Reveals absence from Frederick until August 20, 1916 and delegation to Leo Weinberg for legal business at Pythian Castle Building. Also notes donation drive for lawn fete at Braddock, Odd Fellows reunion transport to Pen Mar, and new agency of American Laundry in Frederick via L. Tyler Shenk with promised two day delivery.
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Frederick
Leo Weinberg
Pythian Castle Building
Court Street
Reno S. Harp
Maryland
Odd Fellows
Pen-Mar
di, & F. Railway
Pen Mar
Mar & P. m
Thurmons
HL & F. Railway Co
Vague OCR Snippet From Local Page
Fragmentary OCR text with unclear names and details. Readable items are minimal and do not reveal a clear event, person, or organization to summarize into a coherent news card with confidence.
Peat Sale Near Rail Line Promises Cheap Land
Cra wer and Staugi per advertise 400 acres of peat land for sale two miles from Thereniils and Mt. Airs with prices ranging from 36 to 700 and a loan option. Listings mention multiple parcels including 14 acres near Me Airy and 40 acres near Stile Thead with locations near Urhana.
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Rariiie
Thereniils
Mt. Airs
Stile Thead
Urhana
Crawer & Stauciper
Land Efforts Described Along State Road in Cultivated Acreage
Description lists multiple tracts of land with extensive cultivation. References 200 acres along State Road, 82 acres tinder cultivation, 128 acres under cultivation, 131 acres improved with farm buildings, and 168 acres with house and barn, all stated as improved and in good condition.
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New Market
Monrovia
Frederick
Lewistown
Bonnie
Gratson H. Mercer
City Limita
Trolley
State Road
Weill
City
College Park
Pythian Castle
Frederickh
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PRE Daily News
Washington, D. C
United States Weather Bureau
Srachives
Henrietta G. Orrison
Ed bin K. Smith
Frederick Earl Collier
Vivian Reina Porter
Clyde A. Titman
Margaret C. Studebaker
Bartonsville
Wiliam H. Lavington
Mary C. Brown
Mollie Mand
Weatherond Street
Ferday
Divorce Mill
Cation
Burgee
Methodist Episcopal S. 5
M. E. Sunday School
M. E
Corner Market
Church Streets
Basil Dialekton
R. H. Johnson
James Crowe
East Patrick Street
Braddock
Aboya
Markey's
L. Tyler Shhenk
American Laundry
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Recene
Samuel G. Duvall
Cashier
Joseph McDivit
Ose Asst
John 8. Ratesbur
C. M. Thomas
D. BE. Kefauver
D. Baker
Thos. H. Haller
Daniel Baker
C. H. Conley
M.D. P. L. Hargett
John 8. Newman
J.H. Gambrill, Jr
John D. Hendrickson
Palm Bosch
Palm Beach
J. D. Hendrickson
Gray
Neidig & Miller
L. O. Willis Farm
John N. Clary
Frederick On Pike
Real Estate, Mortgage and Investment CO
Jonn N. Clary
W. Patrick Street
Storm Insurance
Automobile
Eugene H. Albaugh
Albaugh & Harrington
Remington Typewriter Company
Remington
Smith- Premier
Monarch
Brugene H. Albaugh
Potts & Griffin
Thomas P.rior
Thomas P. Rice
Maekwood D. Harp
Thurmont
Liverty
Walkersville
Woodaboro
Near -Ur- Me
Tom Frederick
Mare Wood D. Harp
Pythian Castles
Poiding Room No
Grayson H. Staley
Frederick, Martland
Neweraperhar
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