Aug 15 In American History With Notable Events
Aug 15 notes cover 1834 Fort Erie battle where Gen E P Gaines repulsed British attack. 1858 first Atlantic cable message from Valentia Ireland to Heart's Content. Queen Victoria and President Puchanan messages. 1896 death of Confederate cavalryman Gen John D. hnboden. astronomy mentions Jupiter Venus Mars Saturn Mercury and the Orion cross near 9 p m eastward.
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Fort Erie
Canada
E. P. Gaines
Valentia
Ireland
N. F
Queen Victoria
Puchanan
Timuter
John Dd.’ Hnboden
Ablngdon
McCardell's Clean Up Sale at Busy Corner
Theater and store notices advertise Huge Breastworks and Blue Ribbon Saturday Specials at the Empire. McCardell's Clean Up Sale and Busy Corner Traveling Goods are promoted with announcements for J. D. Hendrickson and The Marvel at the City Opera House.
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G. F. Thomas
Agt
Blue Ribbon
McCardell
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
the Empire
J.D. Hendrickson
Marvel
City Opera House
Funeral of Rev. Oscar K. Cook Held at Local M E Church
The funeral of the late Rev. Oscar K. Cook, who died Wednesday at his brother in law George F. Tabler’s home south of the city, was held today at 1 30 p m from the Methodist Episcopal church on East Church street. Services were led by Rev. J Dungan of Philadelphia and Rev. M A Castle of this city. A duet by Mary Young and Mary Filler preceded the rites. Lynch Lodge 163 A P and A M conducted ritualistic services at the grave, with pallbearers from the order: Moses Fisher William E Darner William O Kolb Charles B Groff S Elmer Brown and John G Crawford. Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery. C C Carty was funeral director.
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Oscar K. Cook
George F. Tabler
Methodist Episcopal Church
East Church Street
J. Dungan
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
M. E. Conference
M. A. Castle
Mary Young
Mary
Lynch Lodge
Order
Moses Fisher
William E. Darner
William O. Kolb
Charles B. Groff
S. Elmer Brown
John G. Crawford
Among the Sick and Local Incidents Reported
Mr. Charles Danher of North Market street is ill with painter's colic. Philip Scheel fell from his rig yesterday, injuring a arm. Genevieve Smith daughter of Capt and Mrs Clement F Smith, operated on at Frederick City Hospital last Tuesday, improving but to remain hospitalized for weeks. Justice Aaron R Anders yesterday showed he could work manual labor if needed, aiding in pump operation at Court and Church streets where a water valve excavation filled with water and a pump was secured, clearing the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Danher
North Market Street
Painter
Philip Scheel
Genevieve
Clement. F. Smith
Frederick City Hospital
Aaron R. Anders
Justice Anders
Transferred to Washington Reverend Leaves Frederick Rescue Work
Reverend E S H Gang who has headed the Rescue Workers in Frederick for months leaves Monday for Washington to begin new work. He preaches farewell tomorrow night. He will be replaced by Captain and Mrs Waller G Lamont of Baltimore. A peace bond of 160 dollars was posted yesterday for Mrs Curtis Geiser of West South Street after a warrant by Murray Wills. The hearing was before Justice Poser. Constable Deevier made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. H. Gang
Frederick
Washington
Curtis Geiser
West South Street
Murray Wills
Justice Poser
Deevier
Removal Sale at Mobley and Bro on West Patrick
E S Mobley and Brother announce removal to a new building offering aluminum ware enameled ware tin ware household and kitchen utensils bath room specialties gas shades and more at a twenty cent dollar reduction an opportunity to save money at 100 West Patrick Street.
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E. S Mobley & Bro
West
Patrick Street
Stranded tourists may soon be home
Relatives in Frederick believe August Meter and wife may be returning home as the Main, a North German Lloyd liner, sought refuge in a Dutch port after war outbreak. Reports say the vessel was sighted at sea and later confirmed safe in harbor. Berlin embassies and U S authorities coordinate relief and transport options for Americans stranded abroad.
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Frederick
August Meter
Bremen
Germany
Lloyd
Holland
Lloyd Line
Baltimore
Everyody
Jantsen
A. Schumacher & Co
Watson
Berlin
State Department
England
American Association of Commerce and Trade ,of
Gerard
America
United States
Alrs. Meier
Government Board of Relief
Newport News
No Advance in Prices at Grand Union Tea Co
Teas and coffees sold without advance by Grand Union Tea Co at 239 N Market. GEO F THOMAS agent announces Saturday specials. Strawberry peach French vanilla frozen cream offered in 10c portions. McCARDELL'S and BLUE REBBON GROCERY listed with contact note.
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Grand Union Tea Co
Geo. F. Thomas
Agi
McCardell's
Governors Contribute to Barbara Fritchie Memorial Fund
Present and former Massachusetts governors join honored donors to erect a shaft in Mt Oliver cemetery in Baltimore for Barbara Fritchie. David Walsh and John Bates each send ten dollars as part of a broader call for funds timed with September 9 unveiling ceremonies during the Star Spangled Banner Centennial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Fritchie Fund
David Walsh
John L. Bates
Barbara Fritchie
Mt Oliver
Whitter
Clean Up Sale From the Busy Corner Ad Rush
A fragmented listing of items for sale and events from a 1914 Frederick area page includes discount sale notes on household goods like window screens, aluminum saucepans, and rugs, plus a Sunday excursion to Baltimore, a county fair schedule, a church ice cream and cake sale, and notices about local business opportunities, taxes, and dental services. It mentions specific prices and product names, local transport details, a charity notice, and multiple small ads from businesses such as Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Co.
Frederick baker seeks to hold loaf weight amid war price rise
Local bakers in Frederick weigh the idea of reducing bread loaf weight as flour costs rise sharply since the European crisis. Vendors forecast steadier prices but may cut loaf size to tide over higher sugar and meat costs while promising not to shift burden to consumers. Additional increases in sugar and other staples loom as retailers manage stock amid wartime shortages.
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Frederick
York
Frederick, County
Ereceries
City Water Restriction Notice From Mayor Fraley
All residents must stop sprinkling streets and watering gardens due to water scarcity. Fountains and pavement washes are also halted until further notice with fines or imprisonment for violations. Professor Bradley Hamilton seeks rooms for housekeeping or offices at 238 X Market Street.
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Lewis H. Fraley
Market
Patrick Street
Bradley Hamilton
Market Street
Local Bank Officials Named in Historic Ledger
The record lists President WM G Baker Vice-President H D Baker and Vice President WM G Zimmerman with Samuel G Duvall serving as cashier. The faded OCR hints at multiple officers including an assistant cashier, reflecting a small early 20th century bank hierarchy.
Albaugh and Harrington Real Estate Listing Frederick Area
Albaugh and Harrington offer 195 acre through 70 acre tracts near Frederick and Ladiesburg with good buildings water fruit and easy terms. Also advertises city and county property insurance typewriters and loan services at 7 North Market Street with phone 74 W.
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Frederick
Ladiesburg
Albaugh & Harrington
North Market Street
Marewood D. Harp Real Estate Listing at Falling Waters
Real estate notice for Marewood D Harp offers a 218 acre farm near Falling Waters MD with multiple orchards, bottom land along Potomac, timber, a brick house, bank barn, springs, and running water. Owner in Harrisburg cannot manage. call for particulars. Pythian Castle building address provided for contact.
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Potomac River
Fallig
R. KR
Falling Waters
Williamsport
Downshire Pike
Harrisburg
Sam
Markwood
HARP
Pythian Castle
Real estate and loan offers by S. T. Hickman in Doubs MD
S T Hickman real estate agent offers for sale in Doubs MD a modern three room dwelling with bath and fruit trees near the railroad, plus a large modern storehouse at Point of Rocks. He advertises Frederick county farms and improved homes with easy terms, and mentions Washington DC properties also sold on easy plans.
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Doubs
Point of Rocks
Frederick County
Washington, D. C
ST. Hickman
Frederick
Fall Suits and Coats Ad Offer Wide Selection and Bargains
An advance notice extolls fall suits from reputable makers with a large range of colors and styles, including capes, from 16.00 to 4000 each. Also advertised are plentiful coats, Enetah Cape Coats at 18.00, and assorted garments from 12.00 to 20.00. Plus bargains on pillow cases, ladies and men's garments, gloves, silks, linens, and housewares, with prices and items listed.
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Gregus
Sedieese
Janernieg
Wits
Real Estate and Loans Listing by Cramer and Stauffer
Cramer and Stauffer offer rich land and improvements including 11 acres near railroad and state road with road work, meadow land adjoining Frederick and Merwen areas, plus several other parcels described as bargains. See their Vut of properties for sale and offerings on Second, Third, Market streets and nearby locations.
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Frederick
Mevern
Farm Auction List Near Frederick Promises Wide Selection
Prospective buyers are urged to inspect a long farm list offering numerous parcels around Frederick Maryland. The ad highlights hundreds of acres from 1 to several hundred, with distances from Frederick and nearby towns, inviting interested parties to call at the office on Court Street to obtain full details and arrange viewings.
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Frederick
Rederick
Walkersville
Libertytown
Barneaville
Montgomery County
Adamstown
Anlias
Franrederick
Hones Drullow ‘Springs
Aeres
Ions
New Croagerstown
Aig-Mar Sheres
Naar Beagaville
Uilles
Lewistown
Yelow Springs
Yellow Springs
Woodsboro
Mrederick
Urbana
Adamswan
Tuscarora
Walkersvl
Middleton
Unionville
Bartonsville
Johnsville
Rocky Ridge
Park Mills
Intown
New Market
Acerea
Buckadee
Black’s Mill
Mt. Pleasant
Loy's Station
Creagerstown
Point of Rocks
Adamatown
Barnesville
Ridgeville
Boyd's
McKale
Court Street
Y. N.C
A. Bunding
Maryland
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the Daily ‘News
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Mercury
the News
Maryland—Fair
West Portion
Weather Bureau
Carty’s
Ag, Quyan & Co
Runkles & Mullinix
Excelsior Sanitary Dairy
Madison Ave
Gallee News
Potts & Griffin . Co
M. Malone
Embassy Mas
Mrs. Meier
Adams Express Company
Foreign Service
Foreign Department
London
Adams
Norst
Blue Rebbon Grocery
Colgate
Motion Picture Story Magazine
Kodak
Hagerstown & Fred. Rwy. Co
Fairview
Cande Club
Frederick Junction
H.W. Zeigler
B. Zeigler
Home Life Ins, CO
New York
H. Hh. Bryarly & Bro
General Agts
Winchester
First Baptist Church
J. O. Hendrix
Commercial State Bank
Square Corner
Frederick, Md
Mt.Pleasant
Bradley T. Nicodemus
City Register
Orchard
Lookout MT. Orchard CO
Smithsburg
Lancelot Jacques, Sr
Mer
Frederick City Garage
The
Buffalo
Engle
Jd. E. Waltman
Central, Trust Co
Phona
Bakers
Citizens’ National Bank
OFI
Capital
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Veces
Samuel G, Duvall
Cashier
Joseph McDivit
Aset
Geo
We. Smith
Joun
Ramesuat Wu
G. Baxis
C. M. Thomas
D. E. Keravves
Joan. Morrea
Tuomas H. Hates
Daniel Barks
H. Conzer
P. L. Hancers
Newman
D. Bagee
Marewood D. Harp
Pearre
S. T. Hickman
John D. Hendrickson
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Neldig & Miller
John N. Clary
Real Estate and Loans
At & Bargain
Pike
F. G. Thomas & Son
Patrick ST
Grayson H. Mercer
Lraddock
Sharkstown
MII
People’s Insurance
Church Sta
Harry G. Tritapoe
Frederick City
Harry G. Tritapor
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Cramer & Stauffer
Suneral
C. E. Cline
M. L. Etchison
Fealdence
Braddock No. 4
Thomas P.rice
Thomas P. Rice
Grayson H. Staley
Grayson LA. Staley
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