In American History Aug 14 Highlights 1843 1896 1870
The Aug 14 entry recalls 1843 Florida Indian War ending with 41 142 U S troops engaged. It marks 1870 death of Admiral David Farragut, civil war naval hero, born 1801, and 1896 death of sculptor Ollie Warner born 1814. Annie Peck climbs Huascaran Peru at 25 000 feet. Astronomical events note sunset 6 50 p m sunrise 9 06 p m. Mercury visible near set after sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Glasgow Farragut
Olli ~Warner
Annie S. Peck
Providence
R. L
Husscaran
Peru
Threshed Crop Dispute Between Former Tenant and Owners
Luther Wachter and Abraham Derr sue Allen R. Keyser for fifty dollars damages after the former tenant threshing wheat in the field. Keyser says Derr barred entry to the barnyard forcing threshing in the field. Judge MacGill heard the case with counsel William P. Marlsby for the plaintiffs and Stoner Weinberg and Harp for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen R. Keyser
Luther Wachter
Abraham Derr
Mr. Keyser
Keyser
Derr
MacGill
William P. Marlsby
Stoner, Weinberg and Harp
Horse Nearly Strangled to Death in Market Space
A horse belonging to Cephas Zimmerman narrowly escaped death when a hitching strap slipped from a ground pole and tightened around its neck while the owners were at church. Bystanders freed the horse after it began to struggle, reviving it after several minutes. The day also notes Salvation Army services at 505 North Market Street led by Mrs. Captain Atwell and Reverend Castle, followed by a racing report featuring John Minker’s Baltimore event car achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephas Zimmerman
Salvation Army
Capt. Atwell
Rev. Castle
North Market Street
Birdman to Fly Here From College Park to Frederick
Army airman Captain Chandler plans a flight from College Park to Camp Ordway Frederick during district encampment weather permitting. He will depart early Sunday morning and return to College Park the same day, after spending the day at the camp. Major Alfred A. Robbins arrives to supervise encampment preparations and supply arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Frederick
Robbins
Bnal Corps
United States Army
Camp Ordway
District National Guard
Chandler
Washington
John Markey
Alison
Allison
Seventh Infantry
District Guard
Fort Myer
Virginia Military Post
Alfred A. Robbins
INSTALL OWN GAS PLANT AT MONOCACY VALLEY CANNING CO
Monocacy Valley Canning Co installed a Climax Gas Machine by C M Kemp Manufacturing in Baltimore to provide gas for capping machines and illumination. The plant can supply six capping lines and uses gasoline to generate gas, with four and a half gallons making 100 feet of gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monocacy Valley Canning Co
Monocacy Valley Canning Company
C M. Kemp Manufacturing Company
Baltimore
Nail in Foot Causes 12-Year-Old's Death
William D Hildebrand aged 12, step-son of Joseph Rothenhoefer near Harmony Grove, died at Frederick City Hospital after a nail in his foot caused a severe infection leading to lockjaw. The nail from a fence rail cut his foot. funeral set for Wednesday at 11 at Zion church Charlesville, Zion cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D Hildebrand
Joseph Rothenhoefer
Harmony Grove
Frederick City Hospital
Zion Church
Charlesville
Zion Cemetery
Boy Run Over by Buggy Near West Patrick Street
Joel E Willard a boy of several years old son of C B Willard of West Patrick Street was run over by a buggy driven by William Anderson as it moved to avoid a trolley. The rear wheel passed over him causing bruises but no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel E. Willard
C. B. Willard
Patrick Street
William Anderson
Willard
September jurors drawn for the county court term
Chief Judge Hammond Urner and Judge John C Matter drew the names for the September grand and petit juries. The list includes John Lawson, William McKinney, William H. Nicodemus, and many others from Buckeystown to Walkersville, with numerous towns represented and multiple jurors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Urner
John C Matter
Buckeystown
John Lawson
William McKinney
Frederick—William H. Nicodemus
Wiliam MacGill
Casper EK. Cline
Uriah A. Lough
R. R. Lewis
Jacob Rosenstock
Abraham J. Eichelberger
George Worman
Rufus A. Rager
Middletown
Singanore
Clagett D. Ecker
Lewistown
Joseph C. Matan
Tuscarora
William R. Staley
Burkittsville
Luther Co. Anhalt
Ballenger
Marion C. Fulmer
Braddock
Wiliam P. Holter
Brunswick
Joshua T. Humphreys
Richard H. House
Walkersvie
Thomas F. Haugh
Hreverdy J. Winebrewer
Officer Brengle Rescued After Beating Attempt Near Arlington
Officer Brengle arrested Grant and Elmer Fogle of Creagerstown for drunkenness early Sunday. They became boisterous as Brengle drove to headquarters, were rescued by Dudley Strasberger and Harry Snook after striking the officer, who was cut near the eye and struck by the buggy wheel. Justice MacDill committed the two to jail for a hearing tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Elmer Fogle
Creagerstown
Brengle
Sixth Street
Arlington Hotel
Dudley Strasberger
Harry Snook
Justice MacDill
Shipley
Wilbert C. Shipley
Robert Graham
John C. Motter
EH. S. Hichelberger
Geisbert Waives Hearing In Desertion Charge In Court
William L D Geisbert and Mrs Clara J Boone were arrested in Baltimore and brought to Frederick. Geisbert waived a hearing on desertion and non support, bail set at 200 dollars. Mrs Boone pled guilty to a statutory charge and paid fines totaling about 20 dollars. Stoner and Weinberg appeared for the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrcsitd
Wiet
William Toms, Sr
Near
Garfield
Hauver
Justice Eckstein
Boone
William L D. Geisbert
Clara J. Boone
Baltimore
Frederick
Lloyd MacGill
Grimes
Geisbert
Stoner and
Weinberg
Frederick Railroad crew replaces trolley wire and poles
Line foreman Samuel Titlaw of the Frederick Railroad removed the old trolley wire on Carroll street from Patrick street to South street. He replaced it with a four-rail trolley wire and installed two new iron trolley poles in front of the new freight station on East Patrick street. Work stringing the trolley wire in the new yard is in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R
Suly
Samuel Titlaw
Frederick Railroad
Carroll Street
Patrick Street
South Street
East Patrick Street
Balloon flight ends in crash above East Al Saints street
Elmer Jacobs, an aspiring aeronaut, attempted a balloon ascent last Saturday in East Al Saints. Parachute rope failed causing a fall to the ground while the gas bag drifted into a peach tree. Spectators watched as rescuers folded canvas and secured the craft. Jacobs blamed tampering and planned future flights only with open field space and police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evers
Elmer Jacobs
Alt Saints
Jacobs
Frederick Boy
Murray Esworthy
Allen G. Quynn
Door
Dr Hedges Team Runs Away On Seventh Street
A horse hitched in front of a Seventh Street house bolted after a lad tugg ed the buggy of Dr F Hedges yesterday evening. The vehicle was damaged and the horse stumbled over a hitching strap before a bus aided the scene.
John D Hendricksons Sailor Collar Fashion Debut
John D Hendrickson announces new collar fashions with saxlike names and multiple color options. The sale highlights low prices and a range of fabrics including chiffon and madras with options for men’s wear and neckwear through a wholesale style display.
Lake View Hotel Opens For Guests In Lewistown Md
Lake View Hotel in Lewistown Maryland invites guests to enjoy large rooms baths and porches with a fine surrounding scenery and a beautiful view. Special Sunday dinner by phone reservation and Sunday supper available. Bathing and boating offered with rates and full particulars by CHAS. J. RAMSBURG. Knights of Pythias confers rank of page Monday Aug 14 with a large attendance expected. J. M. Cronenburg C C. Also Braddock Heights Casino offers skating bowling pool and daily dances. notices from Allen G. Quynn & Co and E C Warner about campaign filings and business relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. J. Ramsburg
Lewistown
Knights of Pythias
J. M. Cronenburg
C. C
Camping outfit for rent at Point of Rocks Maryland
Fully equipped camping gear available to rent for a week or ten days at Point of Rocks MD. It includes sleeping dining and kitchen tents with cots, gas stoves, dishes, lanterns and chairs. Accommodates four to six, with larger tents possible. Possession Thursday August 17. Also motorcycles for sale and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Rocks
Hickman’s Store
For Sale: Residence and Meat Market at W. Patrick St
Bargain sale of a fine brick nine room residence with bath and all conveniences plus the meat market and all equipment. Inquiries to John N. Brengle, Real Estate, Insurance, 27 Court Street. Also ad for cheap reading and kitchen goods including Green Corn Graters by Allen G. Quynn & Co.
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Frederick
Brunswick
Audkumatowi
Wallersville
Milddetown
Bethel
Brederick
Walkersville
Broderlels
Harry G. Tritapor
Court Street
M. T Derr
W. Patrick St
John N. Brengle
Newsies oversleep delay at Frederick Junction delivery
Newsboys camping at Frederick Junction slept in and delayed morning circulation. They rode in from the Junction on bicycles to deliver papers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Junction
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the Daily News
Newa
Manyiaxp
W. L. Moons
Weather Bureau
City Opera House
Chia
Ocean Grove
John L. Dutrow
Philip Seeger
Peoples Ice Co
Llire
P., Pt. of Rocks Clairvoyant
H. Schuler Motorcycles
Shipley’s
C.ue
the Marvel
Carty’s
Neidig & Miller
Frederick Touinus
The
Daily News
American Salvation Army
John Minker
Kline
Beests
Prphae
Army Signal, Corps
Bay
City Hospital
Officer Brengle
Walter Lester Fox
John E. Fox
Matthias E. Bartgis
Dr. Hedges
Citizens 3 National Bank
John D. Hendrickson
Citizens’ National Bank
Ste
Frederick, MD
Capital
J. D. Baker
Mie
New Belta
John D. Mendrickson
WM. G. Bane
Salk
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Yarra
Williamson's Drug Store
Sanax Dip
Williamsg
Rexall Store
Lake View Hotel
Allen G. Quynn & CO
James A. Jones
Braddock Heights
Staley Doub
E. C. Warner
M. L. Etchison
TUR Etchison Furniture
New Citizens’ National Bank
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rice
Keller & Mywrs
Iou
American Honding Company
Keller & Myers
City Hotel
Young & Staley
Cramer & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loans
Linganore
Montgomery Co. Md
Frederick County
H. 8. Landis
Landis
W. Clinton McSherry
Second Street
B. Eward Kepner
Nortis Market Street
G & PL
Chas. Begill
United States College OF Veterinary Surgeons
Dolt
M. Cally
Mr. H. Schuler
Shipliey's
Powers
Silver Wing
Bison
Great Northern
Thanka Peoples Ice Co
Fifth Street
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