Stonington Battle Ends British Assault in 1814
Daily History notes a July 11 1814 action where twenty American patriots and three cannons repelled a British attack at Stonington Connecticut despite three warships and a bomb ship under Commodore Hardy. Also recalled are 1837 Austrian empire formation and 1915 Carranza tensions with Wilson over US intervention in Mexico. Astronomical notes mention Perseus and planetary risings around nightfall.
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Stonington
Conn
Hardy
Austria
Austrian Empire
Carranza
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Poland
Calls on Prof Burg ee for new Frederick High School principal
Prof John L Sigmund, newly appointed principal of the Boys High School to succeed Prof Amon Burgee, visited the Frederick school today and met teachers. He is highly regarded, possesses a pleasing manner, and will lead the school during the upcoming opening, having left on vacation and will return in time to prepare for the start.
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John L. Sigmund
Amon Burgee
Irederick
Sigmung
Frederick
Death of Fannie Dudrear at Liberty town in 80th year
Mrs Fannie Dudrear died at her son Irvings home in Libertytown after a general illness. She leaves four sons Edward Maynard Irving and Albert. Funeral Sunday at M P church Libertytown with Rev Miller, Mt Hope Woodsboro. interment Mt Hope cemetery. Undertakers Sweadner Bros Co. Also Mrs Fred Gant died at Montevue Hospital aged 32. Burial likely in Virginia pending arrangements.
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Fannie Dudrear
Irving
Dudrear
Libertytown
A. V. Miller
Ignatius Etzler
Frank Hammond
B. F. Hammond
William Baker
Calvin Metcalf
J. M. Sweadner
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Woodsboro
Sweadner Bros. and Co
Fred Gant
Fred. Gant
Montevue Hospital
Conway
Jefferson Pike
Virginia
Maryland Faces Infantile Paralysis Scare and Permits Proposed
Maryland health officials wave off a county panic as ten paralysis cases exist statewide while no quarantine is imposed. City Health Officer McCurday urges permits for through travelers from infected states to prevent delays. A Baltimore funeral marked Anna Perkins’s death from the disease, and in Washington County, Dr Scheller confirms two new cases including a six year old.
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Maryland
New York
McCurday
Frederick
Anna Perkins
Millard Perkins
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Lloyd Coblentz
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
C. R. Scheller
Washington
Martin JL. Guessford
Conococheague
Theodore Brose
Williamsport
Guessford
Scheller
Mr. Guessford
Ask Early Hearing of Case by Court of Appeals
The State Tax Commission sent its counsel former State Senator Ed ward M Hammond to Cumberland to ask Chief Judge A Hunter Boyd to convene the Court of Appeals for a special sitting to hear the Frederick County reassessment appeal at the earliest moment. Governor Harrington will join, aiming to settle the tax matter quickly with a September decision target since regular sessions resume only in October. Officials in Baltimore weigh the impact, some fearing a tax system upheaval, while Governor Harrington remains less pessimistic about the lower court ruling.
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State Tax Commission
Edward M. Hammond
Cumberland
A Hunter Boyd
Court of Appeals
Frederick County
Harrington
Baltimore
Among the Sick and Ailing Local Residents
Mr Leo Weinberg is confined to bed today by sickness. Mrs Hattie Coblentz of Middletown was threatened with typhoid fever but is improving rapidly. Dr George W Yourtee of Burkittsville is recovering at a hospital in Baltimore. Geo Pearl of near Burkittsville, who broke his arm after a fall last Friday, July 29, is recovering nicely.
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Leo. Weinberg
Hattie Coblentz
Middletown
Albert M. Coblentz
George W. Yourtee
Burkittsville
Baltimore
Yourtee
Geo. Pearl
Funeral of Mrs. Clara Biggs Held at Market Space
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the late residence 1 Market Space with Rev. Henri L. G. Kief fer officiating. Pallbearers named were Millard Nosz Charlies Nosz Marion Moberly George Moberly Charles Smith Nicholas Schell. Burial in Mt Olivet cemetery under direction of C. E. Cline. Also an advertisement for The Beet Laxative and Cham herlain's tablets included.
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Clara ¥. Biggs
Henri L. G. Kieffer
Millard N Nosz
Charlies L. Nosz
Marion & Moberly
George Moberly
Charles Smith
Nicholas Schell
Burts
Mt. Olivet
C. E. Cline
Farmers Hustle With Higher Wheat Prices In Frederick
Wheat price near 1.41 a bushel prompts farmers to rush to market as dealers report large sales yesterday. Farmers with grain in good condition busy threshing while county road drainage dispute leads to a $1000 damage suit by Mrs. Etta M Young of New York against County Commissioners. Montevue Hospital wheat crop seen as fair with 22 acres to thresh next week. James Edward Miller collapsed from a convulsion and was taken to Montevue Hospital.
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Frederick
Sues County Commissioners
Etta M. Young
New York
Lauretta Kinna
Creagerstown
Youngs
Montevue
Montevue Hospital
James Edward Miller
Arink
Monterue Hospital
Lawn fete raises funds for Company A boys at Eagle Pass
Funds from a Mullinix lawn fete in Braddock Heights exceed $100 with net profits near $85, aimed at aiding Company A boys serving at Eagle Pass Texas. Most earnings after expenses will buy negligee shirts and magazines for the soldiers, with plans for more purchases after a forthcoming meeting.
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Braddock
Mullinix Lawn
Braddock Heights
Company A
Eagle Pass
Texas
BLUE RIBBON GROCERY AND LOCAL ADS SUMMARY
Card of Thanks from Ruth L and George D Biggs expresses gratitude for kindness after death of mother. Notice adverts announce Baseball game Frederick versus Chambersburg at Agricultural Park, and a public sale at Gag House Pike with household furniture and other items described.
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Moth
Frederick
Chambersburg
Agricultural Park
Gag House Pike
Fair to Run Four Days With Expanded Household Dept
Frederick County Agricultural Society unveils a four day fair with a Friday full day, prohibiting Friday exhibit removal to boost attendance. New Domestic Science department 67 opens to county high school students under teacher supervision, with judged entries in canned goods pastry bread and more. Cattle section consolidated with new classes French Canadian and Dutch Belt, four cash premiums now offered plus boosted premiums for swine and sheep. Forest Service to exhibit educational 200 foot space pending space availability. Five men return from Potomac bass trip after two days, landing fifty nine bass.
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Frederick County Agricultural Society
Exhibiors
Fair Management
Httle
Local sale notes and property listing from Freder ic k area
A bulletin from REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND INVESTMENT CO led by John N. Clary advertises low price textiles such as 32 inch Dressingham at 12 1-2c yard Devonshire Cloth for Boys at 20c yard and 9c drop stitched hose. It also lists cheap parasols and Glove Atting corset. Also offers a farm property with land and buildings six miles from Frederick, available October 1st, with contact for details. The notice mentions fire and automobile insurance, and an office on W Patrick Street.
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Devonshire
Frederick
Silk outfits offered at cut prices in ad copy
The advertisement promotes pure silk tailored suits at five dollars and skirts at two dollars fifty cents, claiming the items are handsome and good looking from every angle. It urges readers to send a stamped envelope and seeks mail order sales, highlighting substantial value reductions.
Braddock pienie to be held at Clfton grove
A Great Braddock pienie will be held in Mrs Mercer's grove at Clifton on Saturday August 1st. Music by Moose and Middletown Bands. Addresses by Hedges Hartmut of Middletown Poffenbarger of Woodsboro Wm E Brown Dr Thomas Hare of Baltimore and others. Cars to and from the woods every half hour. Refreshments by B J Gladhill. Public urged to attend. COMMITTEE.
Land parcels for sale near multiple towns in Frederick area
Land listings show 203 acres near Walkersville, 160 near Union Bridge, 125 near Johnaville, 14 near Frederick, 58 near Bloomfield, 2 near Hansonville, 103 near Mt Airy, 171 near Thana, 64 near Creagerstown, 83 near Rocky Ridge, 39 near Aewren on acres red near Woodstore, 276 near Mtry, 4 near Knoxie, 180 near Knoxville, 220 near Motter’s Station, several garbled entries near Frederick and Creagerstown, 300 near Dickerson, 165 near Braddock Heights, 7 near Mov THE, 157 near McKalg, 22 near McHy, 125 along atonal Pt Pike and Haigh’s, 137 near Frederick, 30 near Fret, 133 near Pred, 156 near ?, 161 near Lewistown, 118 near Neville, 284 on New Design Road, 42 near Frederick. Will show farms to prospective purchasers.
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Walkersville
Union Bridge
Johnaville
Frederick
Bloomfield
Hansonville
Mt. Airy
Thana
Creageratown
Rocky Ridge
Ae Wren
Red
Woodstore
Mtry
Knoxie
Knoxville
Motter'a Station
Fred
Creagrstown
Dickerson
Braddock Heights
Mov
McKalg
Mt Peterevilte
Pee
Mchy
Prederick
Lewistown
Neville
Watermelons On Ice At Center Market And Local Notices
Center Market at 17N Market St features cutting fine watermelons. Sunday evening August 13, 1916, a religious service by Leaders Class of Methodist Sunday School and Builders Class of Grace Reformed School, Hood College admin building, 6 45 PM, with Billy Sunday songs and a short inspiring address. No collection. Also auction notice for August 19, 1981, 6 PM at 18 East All Saints Street for household furniture by Mrs Fannie Macary and John L Dutrow, auctioneer. American Laundry announces Frederick agency, delivery in two days. Refrigerators from Eddy and Century offered by Fisher's Stove House.
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Methodist Sunday School
Grace Reformed School
Hood College
New I College
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TE Daily News
Perseus
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Jupiter
Washington, D. C
United States Weather Bureau
Eee
Biggs Barbers
W. A. Miller
McKay Farms
Grayson H. Staley
Gittinger's Grocery
Doll Bros
Seeewene Seeenerees H
Shipley
Bennett
Prof. Burgee
Tax Commission
Herlain
Ninwera
Lawn Fete
Hanson T. Kline
Patrick and
Court Streets
Kline
George W
Anna W. Miller
Hagerstown
Keedyesville
W. J. Lewis
Keedysville
Mr. Lewis
Germantown
A. D. Baker
John W. Avirett
Rose Hill Cemetery
Avirett
The
Cumberland Times
Horee
William E. Lutz
American Percheron Morse Co
Harry
John H. Routzahn
Middletown Valley
Court House Park
State Forest
Charles E. Kiein
C. H. Goetz
West Patrick Street
Charles L. Bussard
Charles F. Shultz
Wolfinger
Old Forge
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Ruth L. and
George D. Biggs
Center Market
N. Marke
John
Weaster
Harver BR
Lease
Anctionser
Forest Service
Agricultural Society
United States Department of Agriculture
John A. Kennedy
John H. Grove
George W. Conners
G. C. Paxson
Harry R. Snook
Potomac River
Citizens’ National Bank
TOR
Frederick, MD
Capital
J.D. Baker
WM. G
BAKER
H. D. Baker
Sencoees VC
WM. G, Zimmerman
D. Hendrickson
Joseph McDivit
Cashier
Neidig & Miller
John 8
Ramebu
Wm. G. Baker
C. M. Thomas
D. E. Kefauver
J. D. Baker
Thos. H. Haller
Daniel Baker
C. H. Conley
M. D, P. L. Hargett
John 8. Newman
J. H. Gambrill, Jr
John N. Clary
Thomason
Frederick On Pike
Automobile
W. Patrick Streat
Ree
D. C. Winer
Eugene H. Albaugh
Albaugh & Hartington
Ainge
Ereby
Remington Typewriter Company
Remington
Smith- Premier
Monarch
Albaugh & Harrington
Talacrea
Walkernville
Pike
Alweravlile
Atry
Gili
Mt. Atry
State Road
Urbana
Cramer & ‘Stacefer
Court Street
Stone House
Court ST. Ss
John D. Hendrickson
VOILE
Batiste
Madras
Thomas P.rice
Runeral
North Market Street
Marewood D. Rarp
Gale
Lawistees
Ees
M Lawleto
Thurmount
Thurmont
Ur- No
Hs Property
Mark Woop
D. Harp
Pythian Castle
Boor Mo
IISA
Royal Society
R&d
South Marte
Dealea
Market St
Tyler
American Laundry
Fisher's Stove
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