In History On This Day August Fifteenth
A compact list notes events and births across history. Highlights include deaths of Alvus Comménin and Philippa queen of Edward II, Napoleon Bonaparte’s birth, Lafayette’s 1779 New York arrival, and an early Atlantic cable milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comménin
Philippa
Edward II
Napoleon Bonaparte
Walter Beott
Lafayette
New York
Adelaide Nelson
Paria
Saragouse
Spain
Pakin
Joachim
Berlin
Brief Bits Update From City Streets and Homes
New wagon placed on streets by Hahn & Rowe. A porch added at Charles E Measey’s West All Saints’ Street residence. Harry Wormsen caught a 19 pound turtle and several ash while fishing. The stork visited James and Mrs Beard on East Church Street. Woman’s College on Kant Church Street has workers moving sections under J Henry Lampe. Dr J M Goodman’s horse ran a mail into a West Patrick Street foot, require unhitching. John W Fisher resigned as Frederick division repair foreman. Charles Baur named successor. Conductor John Hersh of Frederick Inter Urban Railroad found two newborn tortoises in Myeraville weighing 22 and 2 ounces. Cleveland Elworthy’s buggy shattered when his horse bolted on West South Street. Augeia Ice Co horse died from colic after falling on Carroll Street embankment. John Williams injured when a horse collapsed on his left leg at Mesera D C Winebrewer & Co yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hahn & Rowe
Charles E. Measey
Woman's College
Kant Church Street
J. Henry Lampe
J. M. Goodman
West Patrick Street
John W. Fisher
Frederick
Charles Baur
John Hersh
John Williams
Mesera. D. C. Winebrewer ¢ Co
William
Jury changes list jurors drawn this morning
The following jurors were drawn this morning for various counties and courts. Names include John C. Motter, Wm PS Cha Emmitalohn, C. Someretisk, Kurtz, Ldaoes L. Day, Brandenburg, Edward Herring, George Wirtz, Charlies D. Shafer and Clarence W. Colliflower, John F. Bilbesind, George W. Main, L. Stitely, Nichola forris, P. King, and Charles P. Main filling in for several previously named panelists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Motter
Frederics
John'w
Bienna Firestone
P. Mebiteshew
PS Cha Emmitalohn
C. Someretisk
Aris Ate
Laren Lin Pases
Kurtz
Eet Ldaoes L
Counsels Brandenburg
Roben
Pabeke
Gigenes
WoodsBoro
Vernon Kaufman
George F. Petersville
Edward Herring
George 8
Wirtz
Mechanicstown
Charlies D. Shafer
Clarence W. Colliflower
Joseph C. Geants
Elmer E. Black
Jackson
John F. Bilbesind
George W. Main
Elmer
Sommer
Philip H. Gaver
Ae L. Stitely
Nichola Forris
Ee P. King
Wa Can
Lewis
Ee Acharles P. Main
Charles J. Ramaburg
Runaway Horse and buggy incident on West Patrick Street
An excited runaway occurred on West Patrick Street last evening when a horse and buggy belonging to John Neighbours of Yellow Springs bolted from a doorway near Jesse Poole’s property. The horse dragged the buggy along at a lively pace toward West Pa street before stopping in a lane near a fountain, with bystanders scurrying to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Street
John O
Yellow Springs
Jesse Poole
Rae
Anderson
Religious notices and services across local churches Sunday
Local announcements list services and Sunday schools for multiple churches including All Saints Episcopal St Johns Reformed St Johns Catholic Trinity M E and United Brethren. Deaf mutes service at Upset Brethren and a United Brethren picnic with a large slate of speakers and musical performances planned.
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Schieysville
Asfesion
Buoday School
Echool
Braddock Heighta Auditorium
All Sainte’ Episcopal Church
Ogly
St. John’s Reformed Church
Ruckeystown
Upsted Brethren
D. &. Moylan
Baltimore
Trinity M. E
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Presbyterian Church
Gospel Mission Workers
Lambert
West Patrick Street
E. St. Eachbsch
Evangelical Reformed Church
Brethren Church
J. Welty
Falency
John
Bowlus
Broad Run
United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Charles F. Steck
D. D
Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. John’s Catholic Church
Virgi
Grace Reformed Church
Buckeystown M. P
E. C. Mokosky
Our Fathers House
C. E. Society
Akosky
First Baptist’ Church
Parang
Floyd W. Putney
Christ
Rayer
Local readers note wide circle of visiting relatives
A string of brief notices lists residents and relatives visiting in Hagerstown and nearby towns. Names include Miss Annie Wiener and Miss Molen Bronale visiting in the city. Prof. A.M. Teamogle and family in from La Ronge. Mr. Charles Lowers from Gettysburg re visiting. several others visiting in Baltimore Philadelphia York and Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wiener
Esst
Syuth Atreat
Bane
H. Ramsburg
Ae Brish Har
Baltimore
Lawful fines for fighting and disorder in Kidwiler union
Philip Ridout and Richard Wineberry, colored, faced Justice katem for fighting Tuesday night. Wineberry struck Ridout who defended himself, leading to jail and fines. Ridout paid $1, Wineberry fined $5 with 30 days pending, to be reviewed next Saturday. Also charged were Charles Gods and John Bureh for skipping a $23.20 board bill at Hitselberger’s restaurant, jailed on $50 bail. Herman Roeder arrested for keeping liquor in Brunswick and brought to court, jailed on $300 bail. Luther Brown, colored, jailed 30 days for being drunk and disorderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Ridout
Richard Wineberry
Justice Katem
Kidwiler
Wineberry
Ridout
King
Dieter
Justice Eckstein
Charles Gods
John Bureh
Lewis F. Carter
Charles F. Hitselberger
Testaurant
Court Street
Bir
Hitselberger
C. H. Eckstein
Herman Roeder
Myers
Brunswick
Bruck
C. H. Evin
Luther Brown
Credit Experience Guide Mentioned in Merchant Circles
A fragmented note references a Credit Experience Guide tied to Merchant circles. It mentions a five customer interrelation, investment in services, and a push by business men to speed improvements. The text is garbled but points to credit practices and merchant collaboration.
Suit filed against city over sewer odors harming Frederick cigar shop
Mesnia Hassan T. Kline and Chattee W. Kline trading as H. J. Kline & Son sue Mayor and Aldermen of Frederick for damages in treble for foul sewer air reaching their cigar store at Peek and Court streets and a damp cellar from a sloped pavement intake. Damages amount not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesnia
Hassan T. Kline
Chattee W. Kline
H.J. Kline & Soh
8. A. Lewis
P.F. Pampel
Treapaid
Frederick
Tiffs
Peek
Court Streets
Court Street
Hanover Defeated In Close Athletic Park Contest
Hanover lost a tight game at Athletic Park 4 to 3. Frederick led early, Hanover tied in the seventh, Frederick won with a late score. Frederick had 2 earned runs. Hanover 1. Notable hits by Clayton James McKinney Ravage Miller Sel vage and Bubb. Umpire Curley Gelser from York, Pa. Also reports: Brooklyn beat Hagerstown 7 to 5 and Myeraville crushed Middletown 14 to 4 with Wachtel Hauver and Wise featuring for the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
Hanover
Frederick
Walil
tHievigitone
Clayton
James
McKinney
Bubb
Ravage
Miller
Selvage
Reite
Brent
Reitz
Wege
Malone
Curley Gelser
York
Ntemi
Savage
Brooklyn
Hagerstown
Baseball Park
Myeraville
Middletown
Myervile
Middletons
Myersville
Wachtel
Hauver
Mack
Alegadder
Wise
Baker Capital Surplus and Officers List
A garbled financial notice lists Baker Capital with $100,000 surplus and $300,000 total, naming a president William O Baker and vice president WM. O Simmerman along with a long roster of individuals and unclear roles, including Duvall and Murra, in a segment that appears to be a corporate or banking board notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. O. Baker
B.D. Baker
Simmerman Bamcelo
Duvall
Cabin
Prices Prized Fabrics and Goods at Low Store Prices
An advertisement touts low prices on skirts, silk fabrics, and umbrellas with steep discounts. It highlights blue and white striped wool skirts at half price, various priced silks, chiffon taffeta, and black silks for dresses. August is touted as a good time to buy blankets with reduced prices and strong sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binoh Peau de Cygnie
Vlate aig rn eter nee daa TD
In a fragmentary note readers glimpse a terse reference to a turnover of duties and a date marker. Names and clear events are not readable, leaving only partial phrases and scattered letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlate Aig
Death notices for Blanche Hobbs and John Mares
Blanche Hobbs daughter of the late Joshua Hobbs died at Mount St. Marys on Saturday August 9 after a long illness. Funeral from St Anthonys church on Tuesday with Rev Traversor officiating and burial at Mount St. Marys cemetery. John Mares, about 65, longtime threshing machine hand at Mesera Weller died at Montevue Hospital. Survived by widow and daughter. Funeral at Asbury M E church tomorrow at 3 PM with interment at Greenmount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Blanche Honan
Blanche Hobbs
Joshua Hobbs
Mount St. Mary's
Miss*Hobbs
St. Anthony's Church
Father ‘Traverser
Ton Manes
John Mares
Montevue Hospital
Mesera
Weller
Asbury M. E. Church
Asbury M. E
Greenmount Cemetery
Lecture on Abraham Lincoln by Wm Hammond Parker
Local reading event at First Baptist Church hall Friday August 21 at 8 o'clock funds for church. Parker, former pastor, portrays Lincoln amid times and trials with praise from Shipley & Copeland and others. Admission 25 cents. Also brief notes on local listings and merchandise advertisements follow in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Wm. Hammond Parker
Firat Baptist Church
Woman's College Hall
Firat’ Baptist Church
Lincoln
America
Assault and Battery Case In Adams County Court
Waddie charged with assault and battery with intent to murder in a Gettysburg case heard in Adams County Pa. Court. Waddie fled to Creagerstown before being captured after a period of elusion.案
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Va
Johan
Waddie
C. H. Wilson
Adatoe County
Gettysburg
Creagerstown
Middletown Savings Bank to Erect Five-Story Building
Middletown Savings Bank plans a five story brick building with brown stone trim at the Main Street site near the Green street trolley, connecting to the Citizens Bank building remain. The current dwelling on the lot will be moved back 126 feet by Elmer Beachley and used as a residence. Local picnics and events are listed for August and September including St Anthony’s and St Francis church gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Bank
Middletown Savings Bank
Bheffer
Middletown
Main Street
Green Street
Citizens’ Bank Bulla
Predenek
Middletown Savings UK
Elmer Beachley
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Emmiteburg
Borkitteville Union Plenia
Francis Catholic
Brune- Saran
Local Kention Announces Dance Class Intro
Mien Ritchie will form class in Bam Dancing. Those desiring to join will communicate title: yw. Frederick 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mien Ritchie
106 Years Ago Cabinet Making and Undertaking Firm Founded
George Rion started the Cabinet Making and Undertaking business in Frederick Maryland. The firm has been continued by his grandsons to the present day and has operated at the same location since April 1, 1620.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auo George Rion
Frederick
Fene
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Moon
Epie! Dispatch
Tan News
Washinoton
Maryland
W. L. Moons
Gbolet
The
Weather Bureau
Harry W. Bowers
Oes Rae
Mullinix
Patrick Bt
Cline’s
Protective Nurseries
Koof P
Landis, K. of R
Bam
Misa Ritchie
Woman’s College Hall
Bapesins
Rage Potutura
Baigain
H. Haller
Owenstein’& Wertheimer ‘Hitchen
Cere Ee
United Brethren
United Brethren Sunday School
Mountaindale Grove
Zion
Charlesville
Lutheran
Utica
Mill Haven Bethel
Mountaindale
Rooke Springs
Bethel
Valley View
Nited Brethren
Walkeraville
Gov
Edw. Smith
Wm. W. Doub
Thomas G. Eader
Frederick Manpercher
Mary Steckel-Burck
EU Hungerford
A. Kipe
H. McKinley
Geo. W. Chiat
J. W. Kiracofe
Rider
Sant Paragraphe
Thore
Gome
Miss Molen Bronale
Thie City
Ts Vieie Sar Volta
Volon Bridge
A.M. Teamogle
Larne
Lewis WE
Charles Lowers
Fred. Steck
East Church
John Wolfe
Union Badge
Mise Midas Lakin
Washington
Williamsport
Pen-Mar
Rebecca Wallis
Albert Wallis
Atlantic City
Mises Dutrow
Adamatown
Pauline Diffendal
East Secont Street
Mary and
Helen Reisler
F. L. Stoner
East Second Street
C. E. Cline
New Bingham
Philadelphia
Charles W. Harrison
D. Myers Englar
Uniontown
J. Welty Fahrney
East Patrick Street
S. M. Steck
Charles I
Steck
East Church Street
Sarah Thomas
Allegheny City
Nora Walters
Weet Patrick
West South Street
Emily M. Brookey
Effie Chambers
Vinapinston
Great Falls
Isabelle Donaldson
Louise Salo Frazier
Branewick
Knoxville
Harper's Ferry
Daniel Eyler
Mies Flossie Crouse
le Gore
Williams. Smith
Joanna Best
Ethel Jones
Roland Jones
Preeington
Harty
E. A. Phoebus
Eon
Gordon
C.F. Brookey
Harry, Doitz
Carl
Wrightsville
Laura. Lockard
Columbia
John Tyson
East Sixth Street
Octavia Lakin
Hagerstown Junction
John H.lakin
South Market Street
Alfred Ritter
Ritter
Mercanti A
Credit
Ee 'Ghiae
Mabion’ Busines
Eden
Reere
Wihent
Stverisig & Food
H. T. Milne & Son
Winchester
Clunk
Wree
Rpm
S Malone
Sheridan
Ebert
Wolvage
Ae Qlez'tal
Atlu Hai
Re Bubb
Starr
James Kegey
Veda
Peaster
Aya O
Brook
LEO
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens: National Bank
Frederick, MD
Baker
Capital
Direstoia
Batts
Joven
Juan C. Murra
Joan
RayMeaves
Taos
Hatama
WM. U. Baten
D. Hi, Hasonye
O. M. Thomas
D. 2. Keroeves
Danis, Bager
Comunr
M.D
UM. Vlind
John D. Hendrickson
Wash Beirts
Bairm Reyice
Garout Hook
Joun D
Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Nie & Miller
Shipley & Bopet Cargalns
Buone & Toft
White House
Knights of
Tepesance
K. Smith
Notaires Gas
Wexpance Gas and Eracrnic Co
Local Kention
George
Bobouk
Ieee Yi
Acrete
Saturda
Anymig
Thos
Tuomas P. Rige
Voneral
North Market Biven
Eschelberger
Eadquarters For
Eichelberger
P.B
Beth Paces
M. L. Etchison
Etchison
M. i. Etchison
W. H. B. Etchison
Etchison Fursstene
Dod
Anyons
Tor
Bichon Ditestor
F. B. Bappington
Dae
Sty Mab
Fredeick
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