Aug 20 in American History and Sky Events
A compact record notes key dates: 1745 birth of Francis Asbury and 1847 Scott’s victory at Contreras. 1864 Kipatrick’s cavalry raid toward Atlanta. 1886 death of Ann Sophia W. Stephen. Astronomical notes mention Jupiter Venus Mars Saturn and a Pisces- Pegasus sky view.
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Francis Asbury
United States
Contreras
Mexico
Winfield Scott
Judson Kipatrick
Dhaperneys
Sampson
Arcaid “Ie
Committees Named for Barbara Fritchie Shaft Unveiling
Names of organizing groups for the Barbara Fritchie shaft unveiling at Mt Olive Cemetery on September 9 have been announced. General, Press, Program, Invitations, Souvenir, and Reception committees list numerous local figures led by George Wertheimer, May Hagan, Mrs. Everest Harding, and others, with Hon. Milton G. Urner and Mayor Lewis Fraley among reception members.
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Mt. Olive Cemetery
Barbara Fritchie
Mezsrs
George Charles Wertheimer
Everest
Coe
Biwi
Hagan
Jemiam
George
Rodock
O.glaze
Albert Routzahu
Scholl Q Heraperger
Harry Chapline
Sterling
Galt
Charles K. Rhoderick
May “Hagan
S. G. Duvall
C."w. Mott
Everest ‘Harding
Eleanor’ ‘Abbott
Bila
Biehelberger
Plorence Trait
Samug" G. Duvall
James ‘Sweet
Antonie Quytin
Jennie Schlller
O. Glaze
Agnes Som
Wilian
Zimmerman
J. Hippight
Everest Harding
M .J
Dill
Sophia
Stise May “Haggan
Willis
Fisher
Mollie
Everest’Harding
Devilla - Brish
Schaeffer
Rhoads
Willie Ritchie
Janie Quynn
de ‘Villa Brish
James Sweet
Milton G. Urner
Lewis Fraley
David Lowenstein
P. ‘Ross
Bertha ‘Trail
Eleanor ‘Abbott
D.C. Winebrewer
W. C. Birely
J. M. Cronenburg
Edwin C. Markell
Leo Weinberg
Tobacco currency debated as basis for emergency funds
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo told Senator Smith tobacco may be considered with staples like cotton and corn for emergency currency. A Treasury meeting is planned Monday to discuss tobacco alongside other staple items. Insect bites and disease risk cited with Sloan’s Liniment advertised as a remedy.
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Maryland
Washington
John Walter Smith
Sloan
Reverend Herman Wires Safe in Liverpool
Refugees abroad face limited news but little alarm. Rev Herman Wires and Dr A C Herman traveling in Europe report safety from Liverpool. Return plans extend to September 1. others in transit fear no major hardship. William G Baker Jr and wife arrive home from Europe. two trunks lost. voyage aboard Red Star Line ship. amid war zones they encountered French and British naval activity but felt secure aboard neutral-flagged vessel.
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United States
Herman
Spencer Stup
Charleaville
A.J
Utica
the Reformed Church
Lanedale
A. ‘C.herman
Europe
Liverpool
England
Randolph Winslow
Dr. Winslow
New York
East Second
Jane ‘Need
Julia Stout
Need
Paris
Miss. Need
Miss Stout
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Stockholm
Germany
London
Great Britain
Notable English Courtesy to Americans During War Confusion
Teby recalled the English people's courtesy to Americans after the declaration of war. He noted they were as courteous to Americans as to their own, and asked whether Americans were overcharged or faced unnecessary inconveniences beyond what was unavoidable.
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Teby
Mercury near 100 mark heat causes suffering
The Frederick area endured extreme heat with a thermometer near 99 to 98 degrees during the day. Officials noted the heat was oppressively intense, hindering work and daily life as residents sought relief from the scorching conditions.
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Frederick
A D Willard Appointed Referee in Bankruptcy
Frederick attorney Arthur D. Willard was named by Judge John C. Hose of the Baltimore federal court to succeed the late E. B. Eichelberger as referee in bankruptcy for the Frederick area. The appointment, made August 3 1881, follows Eichelberger's term and Goldsborough's resignation due to health. Willard begins duties immediately under court and law directives. Also noted: Roger G Harley to become M C A secretary September 2, continuing residency at Yellow Springs before a move to the association building. Seventeen of nineteen travelers went to Atlantic City and two to Ashbury Park aboard the Northern Central Railroad. Frederick County Medical Society meeting postponed for lack of quorum.
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Frederick
E. S. Eichelberger
Arthur D. Willard
John C. Hose
United States” Court
Baltimore
Maine
Willarse
Edward 3. Eichelberger
E. Y. Goldsborough
Eichelberger
Willard
Roger G Harley
the. M. C. A
Harley
Yellow Springs
Association
Bryan E. Harley
Brunswick
Northern Central Railroad
Atlantic City
Axbury Park
Local Business Notices and Sales At North Market Street
A Daily Business Men’s Lunch at Old Glory Cafe No 20 North Market Street invites patrons. Barthlow and Keyser announce a reduction sale as they discontinue business and sell entire stock of groceries at lowered prices. Dixon’s Cash Market offers 3 percent tax discount in August and 2 percent in September. Bradley T. Nicodemus, City Register, directs. J E Waltman, dentist, moves temporarily to Central Trust Co Building, phone 755 K. Weather notes urge Mead and cond.
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North Market Street
Barthlow & Keyser
Dixon
Bradley T. Nicodemus
City Register
J. E. Waltman
Central Trust Co. Baiiding
Wheat price soars to 91 cents a bushel in Frederick
Frederick county farmers celebrate dollar wheat as Mountain City Mills lifts local quotation four more cents to 91. Dealers report sugar dips half a cent amid stable New York wholesale price while other groceries show no change. Straw hats endure rising costs as war strains supply and materials. Lamb chops reach 30 cents a pound and round steak 20 cents or more as meat prices trend upward.
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Frederick County
Mountain City
Frederick
New York
Nead
aTkge
France
Germany
Japan
Citizens' National Bank Officers and Surplus Listed
A historical notice details Citizens' National Bank showing 100000 dollars in cash and a 300000 dollar surplus. It lists officers including President WM G Baker and Vice President WM G Zimmerman, Cashier Samuel G Duvall, and assistant Joseph McDivit, with further scattered fragments of names and roles.
Albaugh and Harrington Real Estate and Insurance Ad
Albaugh and Harrington offer 195 acres eight miles from Frederick with nice buildings good water productive land and fruit. 183 and 185 acre parcels near Frederick on state road with strong buildings water and growth potential. 70 acres at Ladiesburg eight room house new barn fruit fencing water. terms easy. Also city property business holdings and windstorm insurance with typewriter sales. headquarters at 7 North Market Street phone 74 W. Listings updated weekly.
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Frederick
Ladiesburg
Albaugh & Harrington
North Market Street
Farm for sale near Falling Waters with orchards and river land
MaerKwood D Harp advertises a 218 acre farm near Falling Waters and Williamsport Md offering 90 acres fee apple orchard 3 acre orchard 12 years old 65 acre orchard 4 years old 49 acres bottom land 38 acres timber land a brick house bank barn outbuildings two springs running water and proximity to the railroad station 1 mile from Doxasville pike 4 miles from Williamsport owner in Harrisburg cannot oversee sale call for particulars. Also an unrelated patent medicine blurb appears for Crohise a bottle product with claims of curing various skin and insect issues.
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Potomac River
R. R
Williamsport
Doxasville Pike
Harrisburg
Markwood D. Harp
Pythian Castle
Brig
Fall and Coats on Sale at Henderssack and Miller
Choicest fall coats sihouetted in greens blues browns and wisters. prices from 16 to 40 dollars. English cape coats in heavy cloths lead at 18.50 dollars with other styles and colors from 12 to 26 dollars. Separate skirts with Russian tunic effects and accordion plaits. 12.60 dollar price for many items. Bargain sale section offers parasols at 9 cents and ribbons at 10 cents. Real estate notices include farms for sale near Frederick and Doubs with mortgage loans and listings by local brokers.
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Bidig & Miller
Sir ‘and Lisle
Neidig.& Miller
Local milk business to continue under Mrs Roben son
Mrs C C Robenson announces continuation of her husband’s milk business at 110 East Patrick Street Frederick Md thanking patrons for past favors and requesting continued support. Removal notice states Dr J O Hendrix will occupy offices over the Commercial State Bank on the Square Corner Frederick Md starting August 15. Ye Olden Time Monster Free Crab Feast invites friends for music Thursday night at 8:20 with M T Engle prep. Notice directs stopping street sprinkling due to water shortage. violators may face fines or imprisonment by Mayor Lewis H Fraley.
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East Patrick Street
C. C. Robenson
J. 0. Hendrix
Commercial State Bank
Square Corner
Frederick, Md
M. T. Engle
Real estate sale ads list Frederick area farms and plots
A garbled display of properties for sale near Frederick and surrounding towns lists farms from 2 to 400+ acres with distances to Frederick, Walkersville, Buckeystown, and other locales. Advertised are 6 acre to 400 acre tracts, some with improvements, in Montgomery, Frederick, and nearby counties, plus office contact at 21 Court Street.
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