In American History Highlights from August 16
The Daily News lists notable dates: 1775 General Nicholas Herkimer died, 1812 Detroit fell to Britain, 1746 Charles Cotesworth Pinckney born and 1908 J W A MacDonald died. Also 1910 Roosevelt ousted as temporary state convention chairman. Astronomical notes cover sunset, moonrise, and a rare Mars Saturn conjunction near midnight with celestial events through noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Herkimer
Oriskany
Bennington
Detroit
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Charleston
J. W. A. MacDonald
America
Yonkers
N. Yo
Roosevelt
New York Republican State Committee
Emancipation Day Celebration Planned at Frederick Fair Grounds
The forty eighth annual Emancipation celebration for Frederick county’s colored citizens is set for tomorrow at the fair grounds. Delegations from across the county will join a morning parade from West All Saints street to the grounds featuring Hopeland Bartonsville and New Market Bands and Dorsey’s Drum Corps. Rev. James F. Lee of Hopeland will preside. Rev. M. Morselt will deliver the oration, with speakers including R. H. I11 of Wilmington Del Rev. Crippon Rev. L. J. Valentine and Rev. I. W. Townes. The day offers drill exhibitions band contests baseball and other sports. Jantha orchestra will play at Nazarite Hall after the park program. A parade will return to headquarters on West All Saints’ street to close the day. Officers: J. H. Bruner president, Charles H. Smith secretary, J. J. Murdock general manager.
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Fair Grounds
Frederick County
West All Saints’ Street
Fairgrounds
Hopeland
Bartonsville
New Market
Dorsey
James F. Lee
Hopelann
M. Morselt
R. H. 11
Wilmington
Del
Ires. Crippon
Ll. J. Valentine
I. W. Townes
Jantha
Nazarite Hall
J. H. Bruner
Charles H. Smith
J. J. Murdock
Tonight Mars and Saturn Converge For a Dim Double Star
An astronomy note describes Mars and Saturn in conjunction this evening, forming a bright double star about two thirds the sun's apparent diameter with Mars to the north. The Moon lies below them to the east, roughly half full, and the pair rise late, best viewed near midnight without a telescope.
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Mars
Saturn
Negro Assaults A White Woman In Frederick
Sheriff Grimes arrested Hanson Dorsey near New London after a reported attempt to assault Mrs Delva Stephens wife of Webster Stephens. Dorsey held on 2000 dollar bail and identified by Mrs Stephens at the Stephens farm on the road to Hughes Ford. Investigating authorities and Judge Eckstein issued warrants and he was later bound over to the grand jury, the incident witnessed by farm workers and residents along the Baltimore pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Grimes
Hanson Dorsey
New London
Delva Stephens
Webster Stephens
Dorsey
Stephens
Hughes Ford
Baltimore Pike
Old Jug Bridge
Mr. Stephens
Simin
Thurmont
When season meets season in lower priced ready to wear
President John D HenDrickson promotion page lists prices on spring, summer, and linen garments at deep discounts. Suits from five to twenty dollars, tub suits and skirts priced below typical retail, plus linen coats and dust protectors. Notices invite guests, baths and boating, with lodging details and dining options. Also includes campaign denial and local business notices from Lewistown and Braddock Heights, plus Frut stands relocation and general advertising.
Fifteen-Year-Old Held on Assault Charge
Fifteen year old John Ridenour of Thurmont was charged with assaulting fourteen year old Viola Smith. He appeared before Judge Joseph C. Gernand in Thurmont, was held under $500 bail for grand jury action, and the case was continued after a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ridenour
Thurmont
Viola Smith
1Oof
Thurimont
Joseph C. Gernand
Thirmont
Ridenour
Frederick
John Smith
Gernand
Thurpont
Fine Rainfall This Month Despite Heat Wave
The first fifteen days of the month brought 3.58 inches of rain, with August’s overall rainfall last year totaling 41 inches. Yesterday's storm cooled the heat with a brief shower, while sunlit periods and a steady breeze kept temperatures from becoming oppressive. Today’s high reached 86 degrees with a low of 67, compared with 87 and 73 a year ago. The Weather Bureau expects the current warmth to persist tomorrow.
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Weather Bureau
Surprise for pastor at West Patrick street parsonage
Reverend E H Hummelbaugh of United Brethren church was surprised by about fifty congregation members who gathered at the parsonage to deliver a supply of life’s necessities. Reno S Harp spoke, the pastor expressed thanks, and M S Moberly and Wm H Blendinger added remarks as Naomi McDonald provided a recitation. The event ended with hymns and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummelbaugh
E. H. Hummelbaugh
United Brethren Church
West Patrick Street
Reno S. Harp
M. S. Moberly
Wm. H. Blendinger
Naomi McDonald
Mobiey Tro Awarded Hot Water Heating Contract
E S Mobiey and Company received the contract to install a hot water heating plant in the large residence of Mr Murphy near Charlestown West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Mobiey & Tro
Murphy
Charlestown
W. Va
Among the Sick in Frederick Vicinity
Wesley Balizeli of West Third Street has been ill and confined to the house but shows slight improvement. The notice reports others in Frederick and nearby areas also confined by sickness during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Wesley Balizeli
West Third Street
Prayer Meeting Tonight at Pecloch Church
The Methodist Episcopal church invites the public to a prayer meeting this evening at Pecloch. The event is open to all parishioners and interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecloch
Stricken On Wagon Man Dies On Road Near Creagerstown
Ernest Long about 26 years old died of heart failure while riding a lime wagon toward Creagerstown. He fell from the wagon on a private road near Lewistown and the quarry, was found by Chester Weller and Dr. Devilbiss, and pronounced dead. He left a widow Florence Weddle and a child, survived by his father Scott Long. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM, M. L. Creager undertaker.
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Creagerstown
Ernest Long
Mr. Long
Lewistown
Catoctin
Chester Weller
Thurmont
Leng
Jon Tresson
Devilbiss
Long
Hesson
Scott Long
Florence Weddle
Mystic Circle
Reformed Church
M. L. Creager
Cumberland Opens Open Air Tuberculosis Camp Led by Nurse Team
Cumberland adopts Baltimore and Frederick methods to fight tuberculosis. Mrs Catherine A Rouse oversees visiting nurse services and an open air camp. The Cumberland Civic Club raised funds through Red Cross stamps to sustain a year of work with plans for city funding later by subscription. Mrs House studied Frederick methods, visiting patients and sending several to the State Sanatorium while Mrs Rouse aided others and eyed expanding care in Cumberland. The state supports two institutions handling TB at different stages, with public aid for those unable to gain admission.
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Cumberland
Baltimore
Frederick
Catherine A. Rouse
Cumberland Civic Club
House
Nellie M. Casey
Rouse
Colored Man Pursues Woman Near Telegraph Street
Miss Maggie Dutrow was attacked by a colored man while returning from the factory on West South and Telegraph streets. He snatched the carriage but fled as she neared her home. She is the daughter of Deputy Sheriff John L. Dutrow.
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Maggie Dutrow
West South Street
Telegraph Street
Sheri John L. Dutrew
Funeral of William K Hildebrand at Zion Reformed
The funeral for William K Hildebrand was held yesterday at Zion Reformed Church Charlesville with Rev E H Hammelbaugh officiating. Pallbearers included Masters Vanderbilt Wachter Earl Ramsburg George Luckey Paul Crum Paul Staley and Charles Beard. Interment followed in Zion Cemetery. Thomas P Rice served as funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Hildebrand
Zion Reformed Church
Charlesville
E. H. Hammelbaugh
Masters Vanderbilt Wachter
Earl Ramsburg
George Luckey
Paul Crum
Paul Staley
Charles Beard
Zion Cemetery
Thomas P. Rice
Paving Cost Set At $1.28 Per Square Yard In Slagerstown
Street commissioners hear Sup Johnson present Church street paving details from Prospect street west line to Western Maryland Railroad at Salem avenue. The project used 191000 paving blocks covering about 909 yards and costing $5,023.78 overall.
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Street Commissioners
Slagerstown
Johnson
Church Street
Prospect Street
Western Maryland Railroad
Salem Avenue
Freight car derails twice on West Patrick and Telegraph streets
A coal freight car bound for the Frederick Railroad power house derailed three times this morning. It left the tracks on West Patrick street twice and on Telegraph street once, causing minor delays before being returned to the rails.
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The
Frederick Railroad
West Patrick Street
Telegraph Street
Special meeting of Cruelty to Animals society announced
A special meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be held in the office of the Board of Aldermen on Thursday evening, August 17, after the Diehl Memorial fountain unveiling. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Ofce
Board of Aldermen
Diehl
Fall Styles Exhibited at Lowenstein and Wertheimer Store
See advance fall styles in suiting and overcoats at Lowenstein and Wertheimer 218 W Patrick St in charge of an expert cutter to take measurements for custom suits Also shown are "The Lineman" "The Curtle" and other items including Ambrosia and a clairvoyant medium this week at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Mr. H. Schuler
W. Patrick St
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