Early Happenings In 1863 Visit Delaware Gov and Winchester Return
Extracts from Jacob Engelbrecht diary recount Unionist views on the Civil War. Entries cover April 27 1863 praising crushing rebellion, Governor William Cannon of Delaware visiting with the Second Delaware Regiment, May 9 Capt Benjamin Winchester's return after Libby prison and exchange, and May 23 Stoneman's Cavalry raids causing millions in damages in Virginia and Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Engelbrecht
Engelbrecht
Tis
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Vicksburg
William Cannon
Delaware
Gannon
Stuart
Preston County
Fayette County
Piedmont
Parkersburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Joseph W. Cromwell
Wisong
Winchester
Benjamin Franklin Winchester
Our City
U. S. Commissary Department
Celebrate Emancipation Event at Fair Grounds Today
The annual Emancipation Celebration of local colored people is held at the Fair Grounds today with a five o'clock parade through the city. Three bands join Dorsey's drum corps as Hon. Warren McQuinn of Baltimore delivers the oration, with Rev. J. W. Townes and other pastors also speaking. An arch on West All Saints' Street marks the start at ten this morning, and a county shows exhibition features and horses owned by colored men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Dorsey's
Warren McQuinn
Baltinore
J. W. Townes
L. J. Valentine
J. W. Porter
Frederick
J. C. Numan
Hagerstown
Hopeland
Cart Struck by Train Near St Johns Cemetery
A 3 o clock Northern Central train hit a cart from Maryland Brid and Supply Co near St Johns cemetery. loaded cement sacks caused the mishap as the first cart backed into the path of the train. one horse was dragged down but drivers Osborne Six and Harvey Spurrier escaped with minor injuries. the damaged cart wheel and two carts involved. William McL. Somerville announces Republican bid for State Senator from Allegany opposing Frederick N. Zihlman. Somerville supports local option and Anti-Saloon League backing. Jefferson Grangers picnic moved to Saturday August 16. location unchanged. Oland and Heider return from Frostburg meeting of State Camp Patriotic Sons of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Central
Maryland Brid and Supply Company
St John’s
Osborne Six
Harvey Spurrier
Zichtman
William McL. Somerville
Cumberland
House of Delegates
Allegany
Anti-Saloon League
Frederick N. Zihlman
Costly Treatment Ends in Cure with Chamberlains Tablets
C H Hines of Whitlow Arkansas describes suffering from constipation and indigestion and spending hundreds on medicine and hospital care. After failing to find relief in St Louis and New Orleans he returned home and used Chamberlains Tablets, which led to a full recovery. Sold by all dealers.
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C. HL. Hines
Whitlow
Ark
St Louis
New Orleans
Chamberlain
al Dealere
Time Honored Disease Notions Debunked by Sloan
Dr N T Sloan superintendent of the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium spoke at a Frederick MG A audience last night debunking common tuberculosis myths. He warned patent medicines, blamed worn clothing and drafts for disease, and urged outdoors sleeping while stressing the real role of predisposing causes like dampness darkness and dirt. He noted post mortem TB presence in many cases and illustrated modern prevention methods with lantern slides. Miss Fannie F Clement discussed rural nursing services in Washington.
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N.T. Sloan
MG. A
Sloan
Alt. Stoai
Mr. Stoan
Fannie F. Clement
Red Cross Nursing Service
Washington
Frederick
M. A. Birely
Frederick County Medical Society
Auction clears weekly deposits at Franklin Savings Bank
Tarvey R. Lease sold as auctioneer the weekly deposits of the Franklin Savings Bank for Geo. W. Heinlein executor of the late John W. Adam. J. Edward Burke purchased. paid $113.30 per $100 for $500 and $113.05 per $108 for the remainder. Urged for County Commissioner Frank Hightman of Burkittsville touted for Republican nomination. hoped to gain Southern county support. Louise Swartz to leave hospital after accidental shooting with Camp Fire Girls. John C. Clowder, Burkittsville colored, improved after injury at Braddock Heights. Barbara Fritchie Association to meet tonight at 7:45. Remarkable cure of dysentery credited to Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. signed by W. L. of Snow Hill, NOC, with dealer ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarvey R. Lease
Court House
Geo. W. Heinlein
John W. Adam
Franklin Savings Bank
J. Edward Burke
Frank Hightman
Burkittsville
John C. Clowder
Braddock Heights
Monterue Hospital
Clowder
Frederick Trust Company
Keno
Harp
David Cramer
Walkersville
Trust Company
World Champion Rifle and Wing Shot to Be Here
A major traveling show arrives August 22 featuring Annie Oakley as the world famous rifle and wing shot. The Wild West, Hippodrome, and Far East sections showcase diverse acts with clowns, exotic bands, and first class circus features. The parade departs 10:30 AM, with shows at 2 PM and 8 PM, doors open one hour earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick
Vernon C. Seaver
Col. Cummings
Far East
Federtek
Annie Onley
Phunsmien
Church of Brethren Meeting in Maryland District
A large attendance gathers for the annual ministerial meeting of the Church of Brethren Eastern District of Maryland at Beaver Dam. Sessions opened yesterday and run today with Welly Fahrney and Dr H P Fehrney in transit. Elder A P Snader of New Windsor serves as reading clerk. About a dozen representatives from Frederick Carroll and Baltimore counties attend the institute.
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Church of Brethren
Maryland
Frederick
Carroll
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Beaver Dam
Welly Fahrney
H. P. Fehrney
A. P. Snader
New Windsor
Institute
Mayor and aldermen meet meter company reps
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen heard two representatives from a meter company present last evening offering bronze two inch meters priced at 40 and 50 dollars. A prior meeting featured another two inch meter at 50 dollars. The board will host both representatives again tomorrow night. Water Superintendent Burck reportedly has a list of over 140 industry water connections in the city. Soldiers leave Camp Ordway. About 1300 National Guard members ending ten days at Camp Ordway Harpers Ferry returned to Washington sunburned joyous and vigorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mempere
Board of Aldermen
Burck
District National Guard
Camp Ordway
Harper’s Ferry
Washington
Vacations Depart From Baltimore and Ohio Rail Line
Thirty-one travelers boarded trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad this morning for holiday resorts. Twenty-three headed to Atlantic City while eight proceeded to Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Atlantic City
Niagara Falls
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Mr. Engelbrecht
Fredericksonian
Capt
Win
Chester
Sle
Kelly's Fort
Rappahannock
Belmond
Libby
Hig
Richmond
Stonema
Jle
City Point
Annapolis
Fortress Monroe
Lle
Stoneman
Virginia
Ike
N. Co
Jefferson Grangers
John F. Oland
A. E. Heider
Patriotic Sons of America
Frostburg
J. H. Wetzel
NEW Green Grocery
North Market ST
Mullinix
Rapat
Aits
N. T. Sloan
Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Miss Clement
Franklin Bank
Louise Swartz
The
Barbara Fritchie Association
Vmocal
Tomas
Thamberlain
Church of Brethren Meeting
Ordway
Greenawalt’s
Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
RENO
F. W. Obenderfer
Claggett E Ramsburg
Walter B. Leatherman
Harry F. Shipley
D. Chester Kemp
Frederick City
Albert W. Ecker
William B. Catshall
Woodsboro
J. Stewart Seyal
Emmitsburg
George W. Fawley
Jefferson
Walkersville, Maryland
Mar Sy
Imp. HY. Meyer
Warren Kerrigan
America
the Empire Tonight
Mr. Kerrigan
Thanhouser
Miss Maude Fraley
Griffin & Griffin
West Patrick St
Lafrance Shoes
H. R. Flautt
City Hall
Slog Ap
C L, Kefadver
Market St. Frege
He Ie
Public
J. A. Ramsburg
New
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