Daily History Highlights Aug 24 Through 1915
Entries cover Washington burning in 1814 during British attack, Count of Chambord death in 1883, 1914 bombardment of Teingtao in Kiauchau, 1915 Austro German advances, and large German Austrian forces on the fronts. Astronomical note cites Sagittarius gathering low west at dusk and veil of planetary rise including Venus Mercury Mars Saturn Jupiter.
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Washington
United States
Benedict
Patuxent
Count of Chambord
France
Teingtao
Kiauchau
China
Kovel
Bugittarius
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
New Advertisements Today Farm and Shop Listings
Advertisements advertise farms for sale and various local services. Listings include Potte & Griffin specials, John D. Hendrickson mare for sale, Jesse Sponseller Woman Wanted, multiple rental ads at 112 E Church 8t, 1 J Mar Miller agent, 118 EB Third St, 114 Court St. Rings, McCleary's Jewelry Store The Empire, Tyrone Powers Chicken and Waftte Supper, McCardell's Peg O The Ring, Michelin Tires, H. & H. Motor Co. Money Matters Com State Bank Save Your Hogs E T Bready Crochet Work Mrs F H Koehler Beissers Com Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potte & Griffin
John D. Hendrickson
Jesse “Sponseller
J.mar, Miller
the Empire
Tyrone Powers
Welle
McCardell
Michelin
H. & H. Motor Co
State Bank Save Your
E. T. Bready
F. H. Koehler Beissers
Hardware Co
Among the Sick in Local Districts
Local notices report A C McCardell bedridden on East Second Street and improving A Kemp Keefer on West Second Street recovering Janet Hinks at West Patrick Street with high fever Harry C Smith on East Fourth Street able to go out Cr Earl Nikirk, state motorcycle officer, hurt near Ocean City, progressing well and thought to have passed the worst stage of illness
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A. C. McCardell
East Second Street
A. Kemp Keefer
West Second Street
Janet Hinks
West Patrick Street
Harry C. Smith
East Fourth Street
Earl Nikirk
Ocean City
Deaths and notable accidents at Taneytown and vicinity
David Ott aged 75 died near Taneytown a Civil War veteran leaving a widow and two daughters Mrs Bruce Crabbs and Mrs Elsie Troxell. Infant Conley Stewart Grumbine died at Madison Avenue home aged 2 years 1 month 13 days from whooping cough. Edwin M Klein of Mt Clare shops Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died after scalds from a lye vat at the shops. George Butler's auto collided with a Brunswick riverman team on Potomac Avenue. no injuries or damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ott
Taneytown
Bruce Crabbs
Elsie Troxell
Emmitsburg
Conley Stewart Grumbine
John Marshall
Evan Grumbine
Madison Avenue
Ulyssess
G. Rupp
Mt. Olivet
F. W. Obenderfer
Edwin M. Klein
Mt. Clare
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
University Hospital
Kiein
Harpers Ferry
W. Ve
Baltmore
George Butler
Winchester
Brunswick Rivermen
Charles R. Gregory
Potomac Avenue
Ford Sued For Million Over Battlecry of Peace Ad
The Vitigrant Co. files a lawsuit against Henry Ford requesting one million dollars in damages. The suit stems from Ford’s public assertion that the motion picture Battlecry of Peace was inspired and backed by munition makers. The claim argues his opinion harmed the company’s interests and could carry costly penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
the Vitigrant Co
Henry Ford
Ford Maker
Jones Smith nuptials and local property deeds report
Paul O Jones and Miss Mary Virginia Smith of this city wed Tuesday by Rev Isaac Tozer. John H Stauffer and wife deed 203 acres and 20 perches to Jesse M Nasbaum for 10 dollars. Mary Mattia Cannon et al transfer county real estate to Clarence E Foster for 10 dollars. Market notes show corn at 4.10 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones—Smith
Paul O. Jones
Mary Virginia Smith
Isaac Tozer
John H. Stauffer
Jesse M. Nasbaum
Mary Matti
Clarence EK. Foster
Strike Ends on Thurmont to Emmitsburg Road Work
A 60 man strike on the State road project from Thurmont to Emmitsburg ended after Sheriff Roderick and deputies intervened. Workers demanded a nine hour day at 1.75 dollars, with one gang walking off and others remaining on the job. Manager Forsythe enforced a return to a ten hour day or cessation, and by morning the strikers had returned to work under supervision near Franklinville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Roderick
Frank Forsythe
Baltimore
Edw
Deweese
John Ridenour
Forsythe
Klipp
Clarence W. Lidie
Everest Weddie
Franklinville
Rabies Watch Urged As Dogs Enter Peak Season
Livestock Sanitary Board officials warn of rabies risk during hot weather but urge restraint. If a dog shows no clear rabies signs when biting, keep it confined for about a week to monitor. A rabid dog will show symptoms within three to five days and die within a week if not destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock Sanitary Board
McBride Buys Zimmerman Place Near Summers Station
Announcement notes the sale of the Zimmerman property along the H and F railway beyond Summers station to Millary F. McBride. The deal, handled by Grayson Mercer, includes acres and a weather boarded dwelling. Estimated price around 6000 dollars. McBride plans to move from Feagaville and retire there. William James resigns from Consumers Lignite Company and postmastership at Host Texas to join Dawes Brothers Southwestern Gas and Electric Company with Texarkana Ark-Tex as headquarters. James previously worked for Hagerstown and Frederick Railway in gas and electric jobs here. A rifle ball travels 1200 yards in two seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Zimmerman
Summers Station
Millary F. McBride
Grayson H. Mercer
Rea
Zimmerman Place
McHrife
Feagaville
William 3. James
Edward James
Consumers Lignite Company
Host
Texas
South- Western (Gas and Electric Company
Dawes Brothers
Chicago
United States
Southwestern
Arkansas
Louisana
James
Paper Cups Rule For Sodas In Maryland After Sept
After September 1 Maryland bans on premises soda service in glass. all drinks must be in disposable paper cups destroyed immediately. Violators face misdemeanor charges and up to a $500 fine. Local fountains adapt. few already use paper cups.
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Maryland
State Board of Health
State Board
Taw
McCardell's
Misses Mantz Entertain At Very Novel Affair
Miss Harriet and Medora Mantz hosted aChildren's Party at their Braddock Heights cottage. Costumed guests played games, danced on porches, and enjoyed Japanese lanterns, instrumental and vocal music, and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Medinger Russell Lowe McCarthy Fitzsimmons Neidhardt Cook Given Lewis and many others.
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Harriet
Medora Mantz
Boulevard
Braddock Heights
Ella Medinger
Lucy Russell
Baltimore
Louie Lowe
Cambridge
Virginia McCarthy
Washington
Gertrude Fitzsimmons
Margaret Neidhardt
Katherine Cook
Dover
Del
Sara Given
Aiken
N. C
Elizabeth Lewis
Kitty Cramer
Easie McCutcheon
Miriam Apple
Margaret Webler
Abby McCardell
Inez Willard
Daphne Kepner
Julia Worthington
Esther Coblentz
Dorothy Worthington
Anthony Naomi Coblentz
Beatrice Trail
Alice Rohrback
Katherine Tyson
Evelyn
Medora
Harriet Mantz
Messie
John A. Markell
Marshall Etchison
Meredith Staub
Marshall Staub
Leonard E. Kotmer
James H. Harris
John Stauffer
Nelson Stauffer
R. A. Hendrickson
H. Noel Haller
Leslie Bopat
Boulden Waters
Walter Sinn
Martin Rohrback
William Moore
Wilmington
John Barnes
Ransom Lewis
William Carbo
Harold Kemp
Marion Miller
Joseph Grimn
William Cramer
Jack Hess
Social World Card Party at Miss Motter’s Home
A morning card party hosted by Mrs Charlotte Motter at East Patrick Street featured winners Miss Louise Schley first prize Miss Ruth Carty second prize and Miss Roxana White draw prize A luncheon followed with varied dishes Attendees included Grace De Lashmutt May Carty Ruth Carty Ruth Smith Martha Kemp Hannah Grothers Dorothy Cramer Louise Schley Mary Matter Roxana White Charlotte Motter and others from Frederick with guests from Baltimore Halethorpe and Hagerstown Also Mr and Mrs K K Ramsburg hosted a house party near Utica with boating fishing and bathing attendees listed and including Washington Baltimore and Pittsburgh guests Invitations were issued for the marriage reception of Miss Charlotte Markell Baker and Dr John Theatore King Jr at 35 East Church Street and later at 1400 Eyotow Place Baltimore Mrs W J Brown hosted a card party and luncheon at Hotel Braddock in honor of Mrs Algic H Gray with prizes won by Mrs Benjamin Reich Mrs Lewis Knock and Mrs Frederick Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Lias Charlotte Motter
East Patrick Street
Louise Schley
Ruth Carty
Roxana White
Grace de- Lashmutt
May Carty
Ruth Smith
Martha Kemp
Hannah Grothers
Dorothy Cramer
Mary Matter
Charlottee Motter
Frederick
Ruli Hulse
Baltimore
Margaret Houghton
Halethorpe
Nancy Boyer
Hagerstown
K. K. Ramsburg
Utica
Rosmiach
Washington, D. C
Bye
Dorris
MW Miriam Ramsburg
Jack Strome
Washington,d. C
Melvin Ramsburg
Pittsburgh
Virginia Frazier
Joseph D. Baker
Charlotte Markell Baker
John Theatore King, Jr
East Church Street
W. J. Grown
William J. Brown
Hotel Braddock
Algig H. Gray
Blakely
Benjamin Reich
Lewis Knock
Frederick Miller
Storm damages farms as heat wave ends in Frederick county
A severe electrical storm struck near Harmony Grove and Petersville causing a barn fire at William H. Koogle's old Shafer farm with loss of wheat and a calf. Claude Clemson's Harmony Grove barn sustained damage, a wagon shed burned, and several chickens died. A horse was killed by lightning on Mr. Ferrell's property. The heat wave abated with cooler air and a drop from 93 to 69 degrees, though rain was light and insurance unclear. A new chemistry text by LeRoy McMaster is released. Bread prices rise in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, with bread now five cents per loaf.
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Frederick County
William H. Koogle
Petersville
Mr. Ferrell
Claude Clemson
Harmony Grove
Koogle Place
Old Shafer Farm
Koogle
Mik Pali
Simon Crone
Clemson
Jto
United States Weather Bureau
Local crochet work offered at reasonable prices by W. Koehler
Notices advertise crochet work including laces insertions nightgown and cover yokes with many designs at reasonable prices. Orders taken by WW Koehler and W Patrick 81. Also Lane Laundry ad for business shows prompt service and phone numbers. City taxes discount offered 3 percent if paid in August. Nicodemus City Register notes back taxes and street improvements due in 30 days or legal action will follow. Attorney Reno G. Harp informs public he will be away from Frederick until August 30 1916 with Leo Teintere at Pythian Castle Court Street handling legal matters in his absence.
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Lane
East Patrick Street
A. A. Nicodemus
City Register
Frederick
Leo Teintere
Sorney
Pythian Castle
Court Street
Reno
Harp
Frederic
Mary Not
Baker Family Fundraising Listing Raises Name Crowd
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a $300,000 figure linked to WM. G. BAKER with multiple vice presidents and numerous individuals named including H. D. BAKER John 8. Ramsburg Daniel Baker and others. The text reads like a committee or donor roster with several Baker and Newman surnames and various initials, suggesting a fundraising or fund balance list.
Blanket Sale and Property Listings Offer Bargains
We urge you to visit our annual Blanket Sale to save money now on low-cost blankets and fabrics. Also advertised are several farms and real estate opportunities near Frederick and Lewistown, including 128 and 160 acre properties with improvements, a fire business property, and other real estate, mortgage, and investment offerings by REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE AND INVESTMENT CO, John M. Clary, manager, Office 28 W Patrick Street.
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Frederick
John MN
Clary
W. Patrick Street
Storm Inewrance
Awtemetiie Insertines
Optimistic ad copy for hot weather clothing sale and promotions
John D. Hendrickson promotes season start with plush coat sale and cooler weather plans. Ad highlights half price on all suits, upcoming shipments, and deep cuts on season styles including Mohair sweaters and Palm Beach suits. Various price points urged to attract early fall buyers.
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Palm Beach
Potts and Griffin Fire Insurance Automobile Anecdote
Fire insurance details for an automobile case involving Potts and Griffin are noted in this fragment. The readable text references automotive insurance and parties but lacks full context or outcomes.
34 acres near Frederick offer with modern improvements
22 acres include meadow land with a seven room brick house and modern conveniences. Large barn hen house wagon shed and corn house. 34 acres a half mile from the state road 32 miles from Frederick. Substantial groom house and a comparatively new barn. Park Avenue properties 304 306 308 310 each six rooms bath closets fine cellar under entire house lot 150 feet deep. Can be sold collectively or separately. Real bargain.
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Frederick
Park Avenue
Descriptive ads court farm listings near Woodsboro and Frederick
A detailed real estate ad lists numerous farms for sale across Montgomery Frederick and nearby counties. Properties range from 110 to 418 acres, many well improved with water in house, cropper quality, and proximity to pikes or towns like Martinsburg Creagerstown and Detour Pike. Also notes insurance services and Remington Typewriter agency at 7 N Market St with phone 74W.
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Woodsboro
Frederick
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Mt. Pieagant
Bareau
Detour Pike
Creagerstown
Martinsburg
Mont-gomery County
Remington Typewriter Company
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E Daily News
Washington, D D. C
Sanitary Board
MR. McBride
Summers’ Station
Mantz
W. H. Koogle
Morse
Claude Clemenn
Edwards Brothers
Ann Arbor
Mich
LeRoy McMaster
Washington University
St. Louis
McMaster
Walkersville
Waynesboro
Koehler
W. Patrick
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
John 8. Ramsburg
Daniel Baker
Dressingham
Childresse
Pat
Thomason
Sikewonters
NEIDIG @ MILLER
John M. Clary
Een Ad
Frederick On Pike
Lewistown
Potts & US & Griffin
Automobile
D. C. Winebrew
Hansonville
Potts & Griffin, Real Estate
Accient Insurance
Eugene H. Albaugh
Real Estate and
Treerance
Market St
W. Meneeser
Albaugh & Harffagten
Thomas P.rice
North Market Street
Thirmat
Woods
Mrederck
Fred No
Freer
Frederi City
Marewood D. Harp
Htt
Grayson H. Stalry
Walkeraville
Anon Roe Creek
Paar Loomfield
Vega
Ansonville
AO Aces
Idaia
Urbana
Urana
Mt Airy
Mo Kaig
National Pike “Aan Haugh
Eraville
Tana
Lend
Grayson H. Staley
Real ‘S Loa
Rotal Society
GALE
Wr. & D Marte
Seath Millree
Peerless
Kews
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