Aug 21 in American History and Astronomical Events
On August 21 1804 General N B Forrest led cavalry into Memphis evading Federal troops and returning to the lobby of the Guyoxo House. later the rider rode off. Gamaliel Bendford reformer died at Wellsey Massachusetts. Evening stars Jupiter Venus Mars. morning Saturn Mercury. Total solar eclipse visible in the northeast US with Russia experiencing the longest 2 minutes 14 seconds. Eclipse times marked for New York Boston Portland and western Ohio eastern Michigan as sunrise approaches.
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N. B. Forrest
Sinto
Cty
Memphis
Forrest
Guyoxo House
Gamaliel Bendford
Wellesley, Maus
United States
Russia
New York
Boston
Portland
Ohio
Michican
Mountaindale Picnic Planned for September 5 at Houck's Grove
Among the sick reports Hubbard ill with typhoid at East Fourth Street home. Mrs Davis injured in Sunday automobile crash, recovering. Mrs Loyenstein travels to Baltimore for Union Protestant Infirmary care with Mr Loyenstein. Mountaindale Sabbath school schedules annual picnic at Houck's Grove with music from Yellow Springs and Woodsboro bands, speeches, vocal music, and a merry-go-round. G C Weddle of Thurmont starts construction of a dwelling for Mr and Mrs Park W T Loy on Fourth street pike. occupancy anticipated December 1.
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Master Hubbard
East Fourth Street
F. Davis
David Lowenstein
Baltimore
Union Protestant Infirmary
Loyenstein
Mountaindale
Mountaindale Union Sabbath School
Houck's Grove
Yellow Springs
Woodsboro
G. C. Weddle
Thurmont
Frederick
Park W. T. Loy
Fourth Street Pike
Aeres
LeCorms
New Market
Monrovia
Peteraville
Feagaville
Urbana
Adamswwn
Tuscarora
Adamatown
Walkersville
Middletown
Unisonvills
Bartonsville
Johnaviste
Rock Ridge
Woodabora
Lewistown
New Midway
Wailkeraville
Hansonville
Key-Mar
Buck- 30
Black's Mill
Mt. Pleasant
Wood
Aseacter
Tors Station
Creagerstown
Point of Rocks
Adamstown
Barnesvile
Ridgeville
Boyd's
Lewistows
McKalg
Walkeraville
Offee
Court Street
Onnesite
WOC
Maryland
Woman Taken for Treatment in Crownaville Morning
A colored woman named Lizzie Holland was taken to Crownaville for treatment this morning by Constable Deeter, after being moved from Growneville. The note records the transfer and the attending officer.
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Growneville
Lizzie Holland
Crownaville
Deeter
Less Meat Advice from a Family Physician
A 1910s reader letter extols Grape-Nuts as a meat substitute after a physician urged less meat and greasy foods. The writer claims two years of use improved digestion and nervous health, praising family wellness and attributing happiness to the cereal, with Postum Co. listed as sponsor.
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N. S
Postum Co
Rattle Creek
Pkys
County Auto Tour to Boost Key Week in Frederick
County tour plans three automobile parties to visit towns from Frederick on Wednesday. They will distribute material for the Star Spangled Banner Centennial and Home Coming and seek funds for the centennial. Schedule covers Urbana to Braddock and beyond with multiple departures and dinners. Leaders of bands meet tonight to plan a Thursday night contest during Centennial Week.
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Centennial
Frederick
J. M. Cronenburg
Urbana
Buckeystown
Adamstown
Feagaville
Jefferson
Eave Jefferson
Petersville
Brunswick
Burkittsville
Middletown
Braddock
Pearl
New Market
Barthlows
Mt. Airy
Woodville
Unionville
Emmitsburg
Catoctin
Lewistown
Myersville
Yellow Springs
T Hem
Two Myersville Men Face Rattlers Then Window Vandalism
Chas R Shank and Elmer Palmer near Black Rock flushed out 17 young rattlers and three large ones, all killed, after chasing them from a hollow log. Later a Markey's shoe store window on York sidewalk was damaged with glass boarded up. York paving halted by a 30 worker strike over pay. Fire at Thos Smallwood Picture Theatre in Lovellsville Va destroyed three reels valued about 350 dollars.
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Myersville
Chas.r. Shank
Elmer Palmer
Black Rock
Washington County
Mr. Palmer
Mr. Shank
Markey's Shoe Store
Picture Theatre of
Thos. Smallwood
Lovellsville
Horse Awards at Mt Airy Fair Highlight Show Day
Threatening weather reduced attendance as Mt Airy fairgrounds hosted the horse show. Awards named Spencer Stull and Clyde Smith top prizes in driving and riding with James Molesworth and others winning two year olds and six months colts. Judges included George Norris and Charles Poole. Tomorrow adds a tournament with expected speeches by Isaac Lobe Straus and Senator John Walter Smith.
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Mt. Airy
Spencer Stull
Clyde Smith
New Market
Harry Webb
Charles Smith
Near All Airy
Calvin Dayhoff
Near Mt. Air
Lynn Wood
Frank Kall
James Molesworth
Dixon's Cash Market Announces Special Prices
Local notice lists a Saturday special sale at Dixon's Cash Market to clear remaining stock. Also advertised are a chicken and corn soup supper at Centennial United Brethren Church and an Edgewood Sunday school picnic in Rocky Springs with a Yellow Springs Band. Removal notice places Dr Hendrix at the Square Corner Frederick with tax discounts for August and September. Dr Waltman dentist relocates temporarily to Central Trust Co Building.
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S. Market St
Cook
U. B. Cline
Geo. T. Melvin
Johns Hopkins Univ
Carty's
Dillon
U. B. Real Estate
Albaugh & Harrington
Doll Bros
Neidig & Miller
the Empire Announcement
Marvel
Bennett's
Wees
Shipley
Monumental Brewing Co
City Opera House
Dixon
Centennial United Brethren Church
Edgewood Sunday School
Rocky Springs
Corporation Woods
Shookstown
Woods
Yellow Springs
J. E. Waltman
Central Trust Co
Rush of Tax Settlements To Hit City Next Week
City Register Nicodemus prepares for a big tax onrush as residents pay municipal taxes with a three percent August discount. Officials expect receipts to rise from about 7,000 to 70,000 to 50,000 soon, with a total taxable basis of 6,853,425 and a 1.10 rate. Past records show substantial collections in September.
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Bradley
T. Nicodemus
Nicodemug
Nicodemus
City
McCaffrey
Old Glory Cafe Advertises Daily Business Lunch
A notice from Barthlow & Keyser promotes a daily business men lunch at No 20 North Market Street. The city also issues a water restriction prohibiting sprinkling streets and garden irrigation due to scarcity, with fines or imprisonment for violations as announced by Mayor Lewis H. Fraley.
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Business Men’s
Business Men's
No. 20
North Market Street
Old Glory Cafe
Barthlow & Keyser
Lewis H. Fraley
FOR SALE HOTEL MARYLAND WITH FURNI TURE AND FIXTURES
FOR SALE A HOTEL MARYLAND property with four stories sixty rooms bar grill rooms pool barber shop and year round business income 40000 to 50000 per year will be sold at half original cost small cash payment remaining financed from profits immediate possession George T Melin Annapolis Md Aug ation
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HOTEL
Maryland
Unipediate Parsession
George T. Melin
Annapolis Md
Augridét
Fall Suit Advance Showings From Reputable Makers
John D Kendrickson advertises an advance showing of fall suits with a wide range of colors and textures, cape effects and plain styles, priced from $16 to $40. The sale also promotes linen and household items such as pillow cases, bleached sheets, handkerchiefs, kitchen crash, pearl buttons, and parasols with limited stock remaining.
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Macy
Hamburg
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United States Weather Bureau
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County Auto Tour
York
Standard Biulithic Company
MT. Airy Fair
News
Messrs
W. D. Wilson
W. M. Cushwa
Hagerstown
Sisters of Notre Dame
Crawford Co
Crawford Woolen Company
Martinsburg
Geo. M. Bowers
Howard H. Emmett
H. B. McCormac
Winchester
Edward McNelius Butts
St. Mary’s Industrial School
Constable Hauver
Justice Posey
Joseph Butts
C. W. Kilmer
Singer Sewing Machine Office
L. H. Jones
Petersburg
Blue Ribbon Grocery
J. QO. Hendrix
Commercial State Bank
Square Corner
Frederick, Md
Bradley T. Nicodemus
City Register
Montesue Pike
Hood College
K. Ray F. Rohwrer
Ada L. Rhodes
Wea
Smith
ANDI
Mi. Airy
MD Aires
Warrinon
Airy
East South Street
Winchester Street
Frederick City
J Merahall
Frederick Taonn Sav. Inte Institutien, Nees Ue
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
J. D. Baker
Sceeeeeres
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashbier
Samuel G. Duvall
Asat
Joseph McDivit
Cashier
Toomas H. Hatsis
Danie. Baxen
D. H. Contar
P. L. Hanawrt
Joan 8. Newman
J.D. Basen
State Head
New
Awatch
Wildstorm
Typewriters
Market St. -Paone
Marewood D. Harp
Bane
Potomac River
R. R. Station
Willamsport
Downsville Pike
Harrisburg
Markwood PD
HARP
Pythian Castle
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
TE. Church St., Frederick
John D. Kendrickson
Rysalan Tunis
J. D. Hendrickson
Bos
John N. Clary
Pike
F. G. Thomas & Son
West Patrick
Grayson
Mercer
Office People’s Insurance
Orner Court
Church Sts
Harry G.tritapor
Acrae
Harry G. Tritapoe
T. Hickman
Doubs
Railroad Station
Point of Necks
Frederick Counts
Washington, D. C
Cline
M. L. Etchlson
Residences
Craddock No
Thomas P.rior
Thomas P. Rich
Grayson H. ST
Grayson H. Staley
LYTMA
Mullen
Libertytown
Barnesville
Montgomery County
Bartholdws
Lewistand
Union Br Se
Fredery
Mt. Alrys
Electric Road
Woodsbers
Comus
Crengeratown
Jeagaville
Walkeiseville
Cramer & Stauffer
State Road
Frederick Modern
Park and
Market Streta
Cali
Saleh Amer & Stauffer
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