Frederick diary marks Bible Society anniv and Civil War notes
The excerpt from Jacob Engelbrecht’s diary recounts Frederick city events in 1868 including the 42nd anniversary of the Bible Society, a Monitor sinking off Cape Hatteras, B&O Railroad reopening, Mt Olivet burials to 767 since 1861, staff changes at the Examiner, and many wartime local references. Notable entries include 2100 soldiers in Frederick hospitals, and Antietam hospital use with Rev Mortis preaching.
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Jacob Engelbrecht
Frederick
Gettsburg
Frederick City
Pennsylvania
Young Men's Bible Society
Frederick County
German Reformed Church
Our City
Charles F Schaeffer
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
Henry M Nixdorff
Monitor
United States
J. T. Bankhead
Cape Hatteras
Baltimore and Ohio
Wheeling
Baltimore
Harper's Ferry
Sir John’s Run
Mt.Olivet
Thomas Hatter
Charles B. Knauff
Charles H. Steiner
Aneres
Peter Suilly
Beard Dead and Public Officials Ill in Frederick Area
George W Beard a long time stage driver between Frederick and Libertytown died at his son Johns home in York Pa on Sunday at age 67 He had recent surgery at City Hospital and had lived much of his life in Daysville and Libertytown He leaves two sons a daughter a brother and a half brother The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 am in Rocky Hill Cemetery Also Dr Joshua W Henning of the Public Service Commission ill at his Westminster home and facing poor prospects for recovery The Chapin Sacks Manufacturing Co Buckeystown has acquired a bright yellow motor truck for heavy hauling Edmund Rodemayer of Baltimore 34 hospitalized at Springfield Hospital near Sykesville after barricading himself in his bedroom to escape heat
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George W. Beard
Frederick
Libertytown
John E. Beard
York, Pao
Beard
Novemer
iCity
Daysville
York
John EH
Frank HE. Beard
Harmony Grove
Edward Conway
John Beard
James Smyth
Rocky Hill
Joshua W Henng
Public Service Commission
Westminster
Ylering
Chapin-Sacks Manufacturing Company
Buckeystown
Washington
hapin-Sacks Company
Springfield
Edmund Rodemayer
Baltimore
Iis
Springfield Hospital
Sykesville
Costly Treatment Fails to Cure Constipation Story
A reader from Whitlow Arkansas recounts a costly medical pursuit for constipation and indigestion. Treatment moved between St Louis and New Orleans hospitals without success before returning home. The patient credits Chamberlain's Tablets with restoring health. Advert snippet.
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C-H. Hines
Whitlow
Ark
St Louis Hospital
New Orleans
Mons
Salq Heart Dealers
Emmitsburg Electric to Plant 300 Poles Under New Franchise Rule
State Roads Commission adopted a rule requiring public service companies to obtain franchises before using state roads to plant poles or lay pipes. Emmitsburg Electric Company wins a 25 year franchise to install 300 poles between Emmitsburg and Thurmont, Frederick County, with an annual rent and expected revenue of about 1249.50 over 25 years. The rule aims to ensure road repairs by utilities and to provide fixed, predictable revenue for the state.
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State Roads Commission
C. I. Weller
Commission
Emmitsburg Electric Company
Emmitsburg
Weller
Columbia Water Company
Ellicott City
Clarksville
Eumnitsburg Company
Jackson Will Not Run For Short Term Senate Seat
Senator William P. Jackson of Maryland says he will not join the short-term Senate race against Blair Lee and plans to stay out of the campaign this fall. He notes earlier statements that he would decide later on a long-term bid and expects to pursue the party’s banner next year.
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William P. Jackson
Maryland
Blair Lee
Jackson
Rain Adds to Frederick Weather Totals in July
Rain in Frederick morning measured at .34 inch, bringing two week total to 7.16 inches. Temperatures fell to 53 degrees last night, with a noontime rise to 64 degrees as showers are forecast for tonight and Wednesday and temperatures trend upward.
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Frederick
Daughters Of Liberty Day Observed By Mountain City Council
Mountain City Council No 72 observed Daughters of Liberty Day at its regular meeting. After judge's business and member readings, attendees enjoyed a watermelon and cantaloupe feast.
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Mountain City Council
Alll
City Fathers To Take Final Action On Meters
Friday night the Board of Aldermen will decide whether to install meters for large city industries. Alderman Culler indicated the board favors metering after committee discussions with a National Meter Company representative. Two household meters were shown. prices were 8.60 and 10.40 dollars, while a two inch main meter costs 60 dollars. The city likely will purchase meters and set new water charges rules at the Friday meeting.
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Board of Aldermen
Pronedent Culler
Stiteg
Alderman Culler
National Meter Company
Frederick
Board of Adermen
At theatres City Opera House shows vaudeville and pictures
The Newsboys Sextette delivered lively vaudeville at City Opera House but one act was cut when Mass EsteCould not perform due to missing trunk. Marvel featured The Picket Guard in two parts with In Death's Shadow as a second attraction before a crowded house. Empire showed For the Man She Loved and The Top of New York with Marguerite Snow. Tonight The Flotsam will be shown in two parts. Bradley Will case opened in Rockville Circuit Court with over 100 witnesses. Glanders outbreak reported near Loch Raven. five horses to be killed. Loudoun Rangers reunion planned in Taylorsville Loudoun county Va on Aug 20 1919.
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City Opera House
Marvel
Empire
Mass Este
Comedienne
Veudeville
Felair
New York
Marguerite Snow
Jas. Cruze
Good Reason for His Enthusiasm Over a Remedy
A weary sufferer with colic or diarrhoea experiences rapid relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The advertisement claims the remedy never fails and is highly praised by those saved from severe attacks. Sold by all dealers.
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All Dealers
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Ghas
Knauff
Frederick Hospital
He Corporation
Conduct Council
Cherent
First Aid
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Lilwar Sinn
Josiah Hairteen
Fouth
John A. Simmons
Janes Hiergeshehner
Joshua VIII
David CC. Winebrenner
Phuch of Purity
Antietam
Debring
John J. Mortis
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J. H. Wetzel
NEW Green Grocery
North Market ST
Mullinix
Roads Commission
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Lee
United States Senate
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Bradley Will
Rockville
Glenn H. Worthington
D. W. Baker
John A Garrett
W. C. Spates
Talbott & Prettyman
Loch Raven
Baltimore County
State Sanitary Live Stock Commission
Lawrence Hickman
Loudoun Rangers
U. S. Volunteer Cavalry
Taylorstown
Loudoun County
John S.densman
Briscoe Goodhart
Greenawalt’s
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Frederick Trust Company
Frederick, MD
Reno S. Harp
David Cramer
Walkzeraville
Albert W. Ecker
Woodsboro
Frederick “Trust Company
State Bank Ommissionet
Reno
F. W. Obenderfer, — Claggett
E. Ramsburg, Walter B. Leatherman
Harry F. Shipley
D. Chester Kemp
William B. Catshall
J. Stewart Annan
George W. Fawley
Jefferson
Walkersville, Maryland
Robert Frazer
Nancy Averill
Bill E. Sheerer
Nestor
Rags
Willie
Thanhouser
Higher Justice
Griffin & Griffin
West Patrick St
Lafrance Shoes
H. R. Flautt
City Hall
Bitly
Alsa Searnetee
Pear
Chasge Tate Co
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