American History Highlights and Early Cable Milestones
The Aug 15 entry recalls Marquis de Lafayette arriving in New York on an 1824 tour, marking a guest presence of a Revolution ally. It notes the first Atlantic cable message from Valentia to Heart's Content and a 67 minute transmission of a royal message. It also records the 1695 death of Confederate cavalryman General John D. Imboden in Abingdon, Virginia and notes planetary positions visible near 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis de Lifayette
New York
Valentia
Ireland
Queen Victoria
Buchanan
John D. Imboden
Abingdon
Among the Sick in Frederick and Vicinity
A local illness report lists residents confined to home due to sickness. Jesse Hoover and East Patrick Street residents remain at home. Frederick W Obenderfer shows improvement and mobility. Charles Baughman and Carlton Stull report better condition though Stull has eyelid muscle paralysis not affecting vision. George W Heinleity of Franklin Savings Bank fell ill at Braddock Heights but improved and returned to duties at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Jesse
Hoover
West Patrick Street
Frederick W. Obenderfer
East Patrick Street
Charles H. Baughman
West Church Street
Carlton L. Stull
George W. Heinleity
Franklin Savings Bank
Braddock Heights
L A. Burck
Local repainting and a near miss at the canning plant
In front of the Independent Hose Company's building on West Church street George Gittinger is repainting the woodwork. At the Monocacy Valley Canning Company a boy, Clifford Stull, drank a small amount of acid from a barrel in the process room and suffered pain. Dr. Ira J. McCurdy treated him. the liquid was not very strong and after corrective care he is recovering. Prizes were awarded at the Emancipation celebration fair with winners in eye race potato race boss race and the doll contest. James A. Jones was serving as deputy sheriff while Deputy Robert L. Cramer campaigns for sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Hose Company
West Church Street
George Gittinger
Monocacy Valley Canning Company
Clifford Stull
Owen Stull
West Patrick Street
Ira
McCurdy
Mary Waters
Pauline Thomas
Myrienne
Wiliam Snowden
Ernest Lane
Iam Snowden
Roosevelt Brown
Hick
Thomas Spencer
Ernest Dixon
Mitchell Johnson
Claude Walker
John Datis
Demented man tied to a tree after rampage at Washington Junction
Clyde F. Withers a 25 year old Carlisle Indian School stenographer, went suddenly insane while returning from Braddock Heights. He terrorized Washington Junction, grabbed a purse and attempted a watch snatch before residents restrained him and tied him to a tree. He later regained reason and claimed temporary insanity. Sheriff Fagan notified his mother Mrs Pauline Withers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde F. Withers
Carlisle Indian School
Washington Junction
Young Withers
Pauline Withers
14Th Street
N. W
Washington
Braddock Heights
Carlisle
Braddock
Withers
Sheriff Fagan
Jones
Frederick
Frederick and Thurmont Tennis Clash At Thurmont
Frederick and Thurmont tennis players meet this afternoon on Aurora Cottage court. The match starts at three with three doubles sets. Frederick-Joliffe Maulsby de Grange C Hendrickson Hersperger Turner face Thurmont Beachley Tyson Waters Sefton Willman Loy. A bay pony belonging to Mortimer Jones of New Market was found missing from its stable this morning and located in a field between New Market and Monrovia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Thurmont
Aurora Cottage
Charles C Waters
Frederick—Joliffe
Maulsby
de Grange
C. Hendrickson
Hersperger
Turner
Mortimer Jones
New Market
Monrovia
Public Sale of Holstein Heifers at Stephenson's Depot
A sale of Grade Holstein cattle set for Tuesday August 19 1915 at 1 pm rain or shine at Stephenson's Depot B and C R R five miles east of Winchester. About 25 cows expected fresh in Sept Oct and Nov. The balance 1 2 and 3 years old plus 2 registered bulls inspected by Frank J Winant Government Inspector Washington DC. Terms four months with interest from date. Also notes nearby services and local business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson's Depot
Frank J. Winant
Washington, D.C
Helstein
Wliolliffe
Stephenson's
KR. R
Winchester
Irain
Frederick
W. N. Inilinfe
Real Fstate
West Church St
Methodists Name Date for Next Year’s Reunion
A unanimous decision to hold another Methodist Reunion was reached, selecting the second Thursday in August 1914 as the date. The existing committee was reappointed with M. G. Urner as chairman and Edgar K. Moore as secretary, along with a detailed list of members overseeing transportation music publicity and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton G. Urner
Trev
Cullen
Brunswick
Urner
M. G. Urner
Edgar K. Moore
Gaither
W. N. Jolliffe
R. R Lewis
J. H. Hendrickson
FE. Cline
J. D. Baker
Frederick
J. H. Baker
Kindley
Buckeystown
Local sales and social events fill Braddock Heights area
Local shoppers face bargains at The Underselling Store with 0c dress shirts 39c and ladies hose 15c. Community dances and social events include a Rube Party at Braddock Tonight on August 18 and a Second Annual Tournament and Carnival August 20 and 21. A public sale of Miss Ann Keefer’s household goods and a home made bread sale are noted, with a Fairview picnic and Ballenger Band music planned for August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
West Patrick Street
I Vcleck P
Ann Sophia Keefer
Fairview
Death Ends Vacation Trip For Wilbur Arnold Gonvey
Wilbur Arnold Gonvey, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Arnold of Burkitteville, was killed in Chicago while on a West coast vacation with cousin Tacol A. Schultz. His body, found on Lake Shore and Michigan Southern tracks, was sent home to mourners in Hagerstown. Investigators suspect a train collision or a fall from a fast freight, with no valuables found on the victim. He leaves brothers Lee and Russell and sisters Mrs. Jacob Remsburg and Mrs. Staley Flook. Funeral plans are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Wilbur Arnold
Millard Arnold
Burkitteville
Chicago
Young Arnold
Hagerstown
Tacol A. Schultz
Western Maryland Railway
Niagara Falls
Minnesota
Uoon
Baltimore
Lake Shore
Michigan
R.R
Schultz
Chicago Express
Cleveland
Arnold
Frederick
Lee
M. L. Fitchigan
Russell
Ang
Jacob Remsburg
Petersville
Staley Flook
Middletown
City dog curfew and warning notice from Mayor Fraley
City warns dogs running at large must be muzzled or they will be taken up and killed if not redeemed within 48 hours. License tags available from Mayor Lewis H. Fraley. City also bans street sprinkling due to water shortage and orders taxes and street payments to be settled. term of office expired. June 20, 1543 date noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notics
Lewis H. Fraley
Board of Aider
Bank Ledger Fragment Lists Maryland Farms and Debts
A fragmentary ledger from a Maryland bank shows entries for overdrafts and a large bond total while listing numerous farms tied to Frederick, Urbana, Petersville, Woodbine, and surrounding areas. The document includes signatures of officers and a notary, with farm counts and locations heavily detailed.
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the Daily News
Jupiter
Saturn
Vetus
Mars
Mercury
Maryland
United States Weather Bureau
Trail Ave
Chas. B. ‘Klein
Thos. Pabler
Bes
Lexington State
Braddock Casino
The
Buffalo
M. T. Engle
G. L. Baking & Insurance
Haller & Newma Dressers
Carty's
Holoproof Hosiery
Markey’s
Citizens Nat. Bank Public Sale
J. W. Jolliffe
Neidig & Miller
Doli -Bros
Shipley’s
Empire
Marvel
City Opera House
James A. Jones
Robert L. Cramer
Counir
Denertai
Jncl
Milton T, Engle
West Fatrick St
Methodists
Braddock Heights Casino
Uato
Jefferson
U. B. Obaret
FXO
T- Cecil
WM. EL Darner
McCardells
Mrcarvells
Burkittsvile
Wilbur Arnold Gonvey
Gty Wegster
Blue Ribbon
Bradd
Ack Heights
the Vernons
Wcapfrey
Citizens’ Nat, Bank
John D. Hendrickson
Citizens National, Bank
Beederick
National Laalte
Priva Hanks
Onl
Sence
le Sorga
Diesery Bank
Viet Speele
Tumlee
Madras
Will
Allelis
Texa
Hank Noles
Iheserva
United States
Poxtal Savings Deposita
OnShuiMb
J. D.“Ntendrickson
State of
T. Baker
I. Baker
J. Travers Thomas
Core Ae A
Pearre’s Pharmacy
Yarie-Wicit
Neidic & Miller
Pearre’s
TUE Drug Store
S Market ST
Telephone
John.n. Brengle
Kial Estate
Court ST
iHouck
John N. Brengle
Chas. T. K. Young
Prederick County
Maryhland
Maely
Walkbreville
Lewistown
Frederici
Feres
Bada
Pythian
S. T. Hickman
S&t
Wik
Thorne
Dluv BS
Freplruck County
Novisdan Téns
M. L. Etchison
Etchison
New Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, Md
Thos. P. Rice
Nortil Market Street
Thomas FP. Rich
Grayson H. Staley
Grayson JL. Byaley
Rhal
Ired
Red
Oh-adee
Gh-Ncia
Adaungtown
Pooles- We Mauntgumgry
U-nkre
Fred
Hoderu Faruy
Woengra
Ti Firm
Walkersville
Alion
Farhid
Borneg‘We
Montgomery County
Baynesvile
Adamgown
Feneve
Wooda
Taerd
Aere
Creagerstown
Fred. Ti
Mitown Pacaere
Mt. Pluas- Tro
Ghenere
Woodbine
Howard County
Uwere
Monrngia
Clarksburg
Wagi
Grove
Urbana
Yellow Springs
Comix
Mad
Cresgerstown
Heallsville
Key
N. Market
Lewis Town
LeGore
Reisterstown
Ladiesburg
Adanstown
Feagaville
Libertytown
Wit. H. Smith
William H. Smith
Court Street
Weoedsboro
NEGYS
Keller & Toms
City Hotel
W. Trederick
Frederick County
American Isending Company
Albaugh & Harrington
Tuennance & Typewriters
Keagaville
Unionville
Aerea
Law Intown
Dinkesstown
Koergville
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