In History Aug 13 Highlights and Deaths
Aug 13 in history marks events from 1436 printing with movable type to 1901 the death of Baron Nordenskjold Swedish explorer and naturalist. Notable entries include Pope Sixtus IV’s death in 1484 and military changes in 18B. Sir John Millais and Dr William Dean death notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiberius II
Constantinople
Sixtus IV
Scotland
M—Goldwin Smith
Berkshire
Canada
United States
Oregon
von Moltke
Count von Waldersee
William Dean
San Diego
Cal
John Millais
Royal Academy
London
Baron Nordenskjold
Stockholm
Personal notes on visitors and arrivals in Frederick area
Purely personal paragraphs list various people visiting relatives in Carroll, Washington, Baltimore, and Frederick counties. Names include Biles Cora Garratt, Miss Catherine Smith, Miss Yellett, Hallie Rice, Louise Beachley, Hattie Eyler, Reba Sealy, Helen Urner, Carrie Kefauver, Mrs Gertrude Snyder, Mrs William H Ramabarg, Mr John Troxel, Miss Edith Troxel, George W Haslet, Miss Elsie Binder, Nettie Levy, Pauline McOsrdell, Miss Sadie Zimmermann, Misses Mary Hood and Clair Sensbury, along with local hosts and hosts' families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biles Cora Garratt
W. F. Snyder
North Market Street
Misa Reba Sealy
Helen Urner
Airy
Carrie Kefauver
Braddock
Washington, D. C
Gertrude Snyder
Germantown
Montgomery Country
William H. Ramabarg
Weet Falls
John Troxel
Edith Troxel
New York
Charles Troxel
Broderick
George W. Haslet
Philadelphia
George I. Wilson
Patrick Stress
Elsie Binder
Baltimore
Nettie Levy
Middletown
Merle Kehne
Bright Local Items on Street Paving Debuts
Mr Irving Biser and Mr George A Gilbert supervise new cement pavement works on West Patrick street. Residents report a fresh stretch of sidewalk in front of their homes, signaling ongoing municipal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Biser
West Patrick Street
George A. Gilbert
Wenner and Fy quarrel at Reformed parsonage in city
Thomas Wenner and Mary Fy of London County Va were quarried yesterday at the Reformed parsonage in this city by Rev. Dr. E R Mechbach The Local Market reports Mountain City Mill quotations for today list corn at 2.75 per Serrel shelled 55 cents per bushel. wheat No 3 red 73 3/4 cents. steamer 70 cents per bushel. oats 40 cents per bushel. hay 18 to 20 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenske—Fry
Thomas KE. Wenner
Mary O. F Fy
Park
Londonz County
E.R. Mechbach
Mountain City
Roy Vared and Colic Treatise Sparks Local Alarm
A garbled report notes Roy Vared of Shell Lake dealing with colic after a physician’s treatment and hints at self destructive intent. It mentions medical remedies, a Shell Lake Lumber Co. dealer, and a local druggist advertising tonics including Electric Bitters and Zerovirne, tied to suicide risk warnings and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Vared
A.L Pearve
Tas Naws Verse Sides with VARA in GHHe Dispute
In Tas Naws a VARA led by GHHe faces a closely watched dispute over broadcasting rights. The case centers on regulatory compliance and licensing terms, with officials stressing adherence to standard procedures while stakeholders push for broader access.
McSherry Renominated Chief Judge by Maryland Democratic Rally
The Sixth Judicial Circuit Democratic Convention renominated Chief Judge James McSherry of Rockville by acclamation. Resolutions by H Dorsey Etchison urged that McSherry needs no platform beyond his record and that judicial service should rest on fitness, not politics, citing the Maryland State Bar Association's 1903 stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McSherry
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Rockville
Hatterely W. Talbott
William B. Mobley
Laytonsville
Montgomery County
Albers
Brown
Frederick
Frank L. Stoner
McSherry
Charles W. Prettyman
J. YT
Ordeman
Edward C. Peters
Frederick County
W. H. Iakin
A.C. McCardell
Jesse W. Downey
Edward
Peter and
Qobsarles
Maryland State Bar Association
Emancipation Day Parade in Agricultural Park
The fortieth annual emancipation celebration is in Agricultural Park near the city. A morning parade from All Saints Street led by Oldfields Band and Frederick Cadets moved through main streets to the park, with bands and delegations from Frederick, German Town, Flint Hill, and Washington and Baltimore regions. Speeches by local leaders and national figures followed in the grounds, with George A. Whalen as master of ceremonies. Speakers included George T. Day Judson Lyons Cyrus Affains and John Dancy addressing race progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Park
All Sainte
Oldfields
Frederick Cadets
Frederick
Germantown
Flint Hill
Washington
Baltimore
Barouches
George A. Whalen
George T. Day
Ll.b
The
Hornet
Fradebox
Ashbis Hawkins
the Lancet
Judson W. Lyons
Register of the Treasury
Washington, D. C
Cyrus F. Affains
John Dancy
Recorder of Deeds
Williams and McComas Support in Frederick County
A prominent soonepoptican stated that Republicans in Frederick county favored nominating Hon. 8. A. Wil Haws of Harford for Governor and re electing Hon. Louis B. McComas to the United States Senate. He said Frederick delegates to the State convention would back Williams and the State Senate and House nominees would back McComas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soonepoptican
Frederick County
Wil Haws
Harford County
Louis &. McComas
United States Senate
Williams
State Senate
House of Delegates
MoOcmas
Jurors Drawn for September Court Terms by McSherry
Chief Judge McSherry selected jurors for September terms across multiple districts. Names include Frederick Abbott, Edward Phleeger, William James, Charles Hull, John Foland, Tijghman Heraperger, Samuel Lily, William Osborne, John Merchant, and others from Buckeystown to Braddock, with districts listed and pairs named for each locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugge Jatwee
McSherry
Frederick
John H. Abbott
J. Edward Phleeger
Wm. B. James
Charles Elmer Hull
John Foland
Tijghman T. Heraperger
Samuel L. Lily
W. W. Osborne
John W. Merchant
Buckeystown
E. W. Mercer
Eugene A. Wachter
Middletown
Cyrus T. Biser
Romer
L. Younkine
Oreagerstown
John W. Emwitsburg
Charlea J. Ker
Hall W. Byater
Catootin
William Lewis
Orbson
John
Kidd
Harwood
Magruder
Liberty
John H. Shook
Benjamin F. Hammaker
New Market
Charles
Ridgely
Noah Barnes
Hauvers
Hiram A
Emsenuel S. Boone
Woodville
William A. Hood
Lingsnore
B. F. Dudrear
Lewistown
George W. Cramer
Allen Harder
Tuscarora
George O. Thomas
Burkittaville
Beachiey
Barcel Aushermen
Ballenger
Ontia Ft
Zimmerman
Braddock
William O. Kefauver
Funeral of John K E Bateler at Utz's Hotel New Market
The funeral for John K E Bateler, who died Monday, was held Wednesday at 2 PM at Utz's Hotel New Market. Rev. G J Hill led the service with Rev. D May and Rev. S L Utz assisting. Pallbearers included Adam Boyer, L Etchison, Charles Wood, Grafton Clay, T A Staphene, N M Waters. Falconer Brothers were funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KE. Bateler
Tas News
Utz
New Market
Boteler
G. J. Hill
D. May
L. Utz
Adam Boyer
L. Etchison
Charles Wood
Grafton Clay
T. A. Btaphene
N. M. Waters
Falconer Brothers
Secretary Elected by Mutual Insurance Board
At a meeting of the board of directors of the Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County Mr O O Wareheim of East Church Street was elected secretary after John Ontaball resigned. Catshall had long held the post but due to health will step back. Wareheim recently resigned as manager of the Frederick Examiner and is noted for journalism work and insurance ties. He will begin September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Direpters
Mutual Insurance Company
Frederick County
Wareheim
East Church Street
John Ontaball
Nlhesith
Catshall
Camp Schley Son
Braddock Heights
O. O. Wareheim
Frederick
Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School Picnic At Braddock Heights
The Evangelical Lutheran Sunday school held its annual picnic at Braddock Heights with many from surrounding areas. The electric road was taxed to capacity as attendees enjoyed school singing, orchestral music, large baskets of food and shaded woodland meals. The entire school was treated to ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School
Braddock Heights
Wagon accident injures Samuel W. Holter on East South Street
Samuel W. Holter was thrown violently from his wagon on East South Street this morning. He suffered three deep cuts over the left eye and two severed arteries. He was taken to Dr. William G. McComas's office, assisted by Dr. Bradley Hoke, where the wounds were dressed. The wagon was badly broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuael W. Holter
East South Street
Holter
Wm. G. McComas
Bradley Hoke
Establish a Park for Colored People Emancipation Fund
The Afeo-American Club reports receipts of 147.76 from the emancipation celebration held on Thursday August 6. The funds will form a mudleus to establish a park for colored people. Park committee members include David Brim agé Buckeystown H M Thomas William R Diggs Frederick James Roberts Libertytown Josephus Key Unionville John Davis Pearl and O D Ayers Hopeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afeo-American Club
David Brimagé
Buckeystown
H. M. Thomas
William R. Diggs
Frederick
James
Complaint Made About Horace on Street
A report to the Society for the Prevention of Gravity to Animals notes Horace is kept on streets more than two hours without water and tormented by flies. Offenders will be notified and, if the conduct repeats, the society will take action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Fies
Society For the Prevention of
Will of John E Boteler Proclaimed in Orphans Court
The will of John E Boteler was filed for probate in the Orphans Court this morning. He bequeaths all items in his bedroom to Geo H Edmonston and the remainder of his property to Bilsnora M Ha monston and Sarah A Smith. He appoints Geo H Edmonston as sole executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Boteler
John SB. Boteler
Orphans' Court
Geo. H. Edmonston
Bilsnora M. Hamonston
Sarah A.smith
Geo. H. Edmonuston
Cratch Slipped Injures Dertzbaugh Near Market Schoolhouse
Beery Dertzbaugh, once badly hurt at the Farmers' and Mechanics' National Bank, slipped on the North Market pavement yesterday and fell injuring a leg. The incident occurred while he was walking past the schoolhouse, and observers noted the mishap as a routine accident with little impact on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratch
Beery Dertzbaugh
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ National Bank
North Market
Mr. Dertzbaugh
Col Cline's Romance Ended In Regret
Mrs. Mary Baughley of Baltimore recalls her near marriage to Col. George T. Cline who died recently. She recounts meeting him through her friend Mr. Geiserman, their engagement, and her lasting regret for not marrying the wealthy real estate holder. She describes his travels, manners, and oddities, the cemetery visit, and his substantial estate plans including family monuments and future shares. The tale includes anecdotes of his signature bachster and a fortune-teller incident. The piece also notes Roosevelt's letter to a local veteran and a smallpox report, and ends with a local boy's carp capture claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Racghley
McCal- Joh Street
Baltimore
Ove Tlie
Col
George T. Cline
Ohtago
Hones
George Geiserman
Ignatius Gore
Cline
Leason
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
August 1903 Local Notices and Excursions Summary
Advertisements offer a special August sale with urging urgency to buy now. An excursion to Myersville is listed for August 13 with 25 cents round trip. An Africa lecture by Miss Margaret Soman benefits Grace Reformed Church on August 18. Frederick College opens August 31. Republican Club meeting set for August 13. Arthur O Lorentz announces Groff House visits. Live stock insurance manager sought in Frederick. Second-hand plane for sale at Birsly's Palace of Music. Hocklife fair excursion rates to Rockville August 18–20 via B&O Railroad with tickets from Laurel Frederick Washington Junction and other stations.
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Africa
Margaret Soman
Grace Reformed Church
Kemp Hall
Anguat
wOlak
Montgomery County
Baltimore and Ohio
Laurel
Frederick
Washington Junction
Rock Sills
Oslion
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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the Daily News
Wasninetos
Maryland
L. Moors
Weather Bureau
Ayers Mill
Grimes & Thomas Machinieta
P. O
Companion
Third St. Prustee
Jacob Rohrback
Trust
Bos
Chaberlain
Shell Lake
Wis
Wilkie
Shell Lake Lumber Co
A. L. Pearce
Ledge McSherry
H. Doreey Etchison
Williams and McComas
Septenber Court
Col. Cline
Mary B. Keughley
Bha
Chicago
Sime T
Jennne Clagett
Cvanty
Roosevelt
Battle of
San Juan Hill
Clagett
Rough Riders
San Joaq Hill
Motter's
Motter’s
William Fisher
J. M. Fisher
Annsn
Bmsoitabarg
Leonard Notoagis
Adam Wotnagis
Saints’ Street
Carroll Creek
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens' National Bank
Frederick City
Tadie'a
Soln Hendrickson
Serps
Ohio
Belfast
Albatross
Neidig & Miller
Kieidig & Miller
Clinton E. Main
Clinton K. Main
Pharmacie
Rederick County
the City Hotel Grill
Myersville
F. & M. Railway
Eale
Seip
Frederick Oolegs
B. Cates
Mintons A. Woopwamp
Arthur O. Lorentz
Groff
A. R. Anderson
Veterinary Hospital
Cor
Bentz
Patrick
Atreats
Frederick, Md
Birsly’s Palsce of Music
Hockhile
George
Roddle & CO
Damain
Coomr
Brussels Onarpeta
Ilo
Rodook
A. T. Rice & Sons
Rice & Sons
Thomas P.rice
Fourth
Farmer's Exchange
Farmers Exchange
Wdenlece
Feld
Hay
Potstoes
Saints
Etreets
Oledryere
Prreet
Franklin Street
Europe
D* B. B. Smith
Masonic
Temple Locr
ALL House
National Pike
HS Sale
Gev. C. Thomas
Adamstown
Adda
BR Sale
Patrick Stree
Green Grocery
SOUBE
East Second Street
John Francis Smith
F. B. Sappington
Apom
Standard Oil Co
F. B. Sappingtor
Orriffall
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