August 28 in History and Astronomical Events
On August 28 notable events include the death of Hugo Grotius in 1645, Robespierre’s execution in 1794 ending the Reign of Terror, and Eleazer Williams in 1858. 1914 marked German handling of Louvain, while the evening sky features Mars Mercury and Venus with Saturn in the morning sky and Cetus rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Grotius
de Groot
Houstock
Robespierre
Eleazer Williams
Tost Dauphin
Louis XVII
France
Louvain
Belgium
Zeppelin
Antwerp
Mars
Mercury
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
Cetus
New Advert Anarchic Classified Sparse Echoes
Fragmentary 19th century classifieds show sales appeals for real estate and rental listings alongside notices for employment and public events. Names and entities appear with scattered items including dairying associations, grocers, bakeries, and railway notices signaling a bustling but unreadable page.
Boy falls from moving auto near Clarke Place
The ten year old son of Joseph Long of Carroll Street fell from E J Winebreter’s delivery auto yesterday afternoon near Clarke Place. He was badly bruised and shocked. Several motorists report youths jumping on passing vehicles and warn it is a dangerous habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Long
Carroll Street
E. J. Winebreter
Clarke Place
Properties Withdrawn at Public Sale
A three story brick dwelling at 233 East Second Street owned by Miss Caroline G Johnson was offered at Court House door this morning and withdrawn at a bid of 4000 dollars. The Walkersville property was withdrawn at a bid of 750 dollars. Harvey R Lease acted as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
Caroline G. Johnson
Court House
Walkersville
Harvey R. Lease
Marriage Licenses Report from Hagerstown and Frederick
Marriage licenses issued for Houck P. Heatwole, 24, and Lillian Ruth Shantz, 22, both of Hagerstown. Also listed are Clarence Diggs, 22, and Ella Woodyard, 19, both colored, of Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houck P. Heatwole
Lillian Ruth Shantz
Hagerstown
Clarence,&. Diggs
Ella Woodyard
Frederick
The Mountaindale Big Picnic at Wachter's Grove
Local notice for the 31st Mountaindale Union Sabbath School Big Annual Picnic on September 4 1914 at Wachter's Grove Mountaindale along the Hagerstown and Frederick Railroad with two bands concert vocal music and a merry go round. Reduced rail fares nine to Frederick and Thurmont and special train times are listed. Also municipal notice banning corn husks on wagons and tax discount for August payments and a note that Dr B L Schmid will be in office after August 22 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountaindale Union Sabbath School
Wachter's Grove
Mountaindale
Hagerstown
Frederick
Springs Corner
Woodshoro
C. A. Rice
J. M. Gledhill
Thurmont
Leaze
Freight bus collides with herd injuring two steers near Braddock
A speeding motor truck from Hagerstown struck a small cattle herd driven by B. Frank Doll of Frederick, demolishing Doll's wagon and injuring two steers. Doll escaped by leaping clear. The driver was detained by Officer Firby until the owner, A. E. Bowman and Co., agreed to cover damages and the bus, bound for Baltimore, was allowed to proceed. The crash occurred at Braddock's first turn, likely worsened by wet roads. the cattle were being delivered for H. C. Zacharias to William Keller of Middletown Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Braddock Heights
Hagerstown
B. Frank Doll
Doll
A. E. Bowman
Ice Cream Festival Promoted On Court Street
An ice cream festival will be held on Court Street opposite the Y M C A on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the association with music by the Boys High School Orchestra. Everyone is invited to attend. Left loose or stolen: a sorrel mare about 1100 pounds with star in forehead and two white feet behind. information to Kefauver Middletown MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Association
M. Kefauver
Middletown
Cast Excursion To Luray on September 5 1915
Special car leaves Frederick at 8 50 a m for a round trip fare of 2 00 dollars. For further particulars ask ticket agent H and F P Rwy Co. This item notes the travel event and schedule details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
Frederick
H. & FP. Rwy, CO
Baltimore
Ray
H. & FL Rwy
Dairymen's Association Meeting in Frederick County
Notice of a Frederick County Dairymen's Association meeting at the Court House on Wednesday September 1 at 2 p m. The committee will report on the livestock question. All farmers are invited to attend or order president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen’s Association of
Frederick County
Court House
Breakfast Bacon and Blue Ribbon Grocery Ad Highlights
An assorted newspaper fragment lists breakfast items like bacon and peaches, a sale at Blue Ribbon Grocery, Victrolas and new Victor records for September at Shipley’s Temple of Fancy, and a Baltimore excursion schedule from Frederick. It also notes real estate at 114 West Patrick Street and a Braddock Heights dance fundraiser with tickets on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Marvel
Empire
Shipley
Shipley's
Temple of Fancy
Dairymen’s Association
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Victrolas
Victor
Shipley’s Temple OF Fancy
Fresh Picked Peaches at Frederick Grocers Co
Daily supply of peaches from local orchards offered by Frederick Grocers Co at 395 No Market Street. Orders urged with emphasis on freshness and direct-from-orchards sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Frederick Grocers Co
Maryland Judges Salaries and Pension Law Discussion
The letter outlines Maryland judges salaries from the 1867 constitution through 1914 legislative changes, noting Chief and Associate Judge pay increases and the age forty pension rules. It condemns the Judges Pension Law 2400 a year and urges repeal, arguing teachers receive less retirement support, and pledges to oppose the LeGore Bridge settlement if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGore Bridge
Maryland
Court of Appeals
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Aninapolis
McSherry
Benen
Circuit Court
Supreme Bench
City
Commonwealth
Patper
State Board of Kilnation
Board of Coins School Commissioners
State Board of Education
Buch
Taxpayer
House
Senate
Comptroller
Tanpayer
McGill Belt
House Journal
Frederick County
LeGore
Senate of Maryland
Mari
Vater
Amer
Johan von
Cleaner Services Advertises Dye Work and Cleaning
An old classified fragment advertises halting and removal of dead animals. It lists F. M. Boone and N Beats Street with phone numbers 676-R and 8. York City Oyers and Cleaners touts exclusive cleaning processes and dye work by Sam ple. It ends with a call for John Schmidt at Phos 16-W for best service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York City
Local Bank Directors and Officers Listed Amid Ad Page
The page lists bank executives including Vice-President Wm G Zimmerman and President John D Hendrickson, with a roster of directors like John Ramsburg Daniel Baker Wm G Baker and others. Also features fall wear notice for model coats and reduced prices on sheets pillow cases and muslin fabrics with era style pricing.
Public figures clash over records and defense in Frederick
A vehement letter blasts a newspaper for attacking a long time official. The writer promises to publish his public record from twenty two years in government and politics while challenging opponents to reveal their own histories and defend their conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Frederick
Frederick Paid Me As Assessor In 1908, and What the Board of Aldermen
David Lowenstein
James H. Gambrill
Henry A. Hahn
Lewis H. Fraley
Youll
United States
Board of Election Supervisors
John Wo Hamm
Samuel Wo
Doll Jacob Rosenwock
Jaceph F Eisenhauer
Caesar H. Dorsey Etchison
Thomas P Rice Land Listings Near Many Towns in Frederick MD
An extensive property listing by Thomas P Rice details numerous parcels of unimproved land for sale across Maryland towns including Ittaville Unionville Bartong Erick Frederick Point of Rocks Barnesville Hidgeville Lewistown New Market Walkers Jonnsvills Fulmer's Crosst McKaig Unionvills Lamaville Braddock Peteravillle Monrovia Urbana Creagerstown Mt. Pleasant Fredrick Linganore Liberty Feagaville Barnesville Bartholows Pooles Manor Church Middletown New Market Lewistown Prederick Leeland Station Mt Airy Frederick and other nearby locales. Prices noted such as 217 and 311 per acre accompany many listings. Office contact at 31 Court Street Frederick MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick
Frederick
Point of Rocks
Barnesville
Hidgeville
Lewistown
McKalg
New Mid
McKaig
Unionvills
Lamaville
Athe Teton
Braddock E
Peteravillle
Monrovia
Walkeraville
Urbana
Creagerstown
Mt. Pleasant
Boyd
Ceresville
Mt Airy
Harmony Grove
Woodabure
Kempton
Feagaville
Linganore
Liberty- 2
Bartholows
Poolesville
Manor Church
Middletown
New Market
Prederick
Leeland Station
Mt. Airy
Cooks
Beck Springs
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
the News
Washington
United States Weather Bureau
H. G. Dorsey & Co
Destiny
Skein
Fteee P
John R. Bostion
Burr Nurseries
Smith
Rkwood D. Harp
James Skinner
Meier's Bakers +. Com
Fireman
Thomas, Agt
Vamos
A. A. Nicodemus
City Register
B. L. Schmid
Auegat 22
B. F. Doll
West Patrick Street
EL ¥. Goldsborough
A. M. Kemp
Pearl
Gittinger’s Grocery
Heights Entrance Fund
Porch Chil
H Twonsey Etchison
F. M. Boone
J. D. Baker
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
Coscesses
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
Aset
John 9. Ramsburg
Daniel Baker
C. H. Conley
M. D. Co
M. Thomas
P. L. Hargett
D. B. Kefauver
John 8. Newman
Thos. H. Haller
J. H. Gambrill, Jr
Pos
John D. Hendrickson
pHs
Ward
Great Va
Riety
Neidig & Miller
Potts & Griffin
County Commissioners OF
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Court ST
Phong
Thomas P. Rice
North Market Street
Grayson E. Staley
Grayson H. Staley
Red Hill School House
Bethe
Vark Mills
Feagavitle
Jefferson
JeMergon
Walkersvile
Uthalle
Woodsboro
Peart
Brunswick
Elmers Station
Lewistows
Walk‘sville
Frederick Junction
New Mare
Jana
Nest Cilfton
Yellow Springs
Woodaboro
Greenfield Milla
New Design Fond
Town
Burk
Adams
Ittaville
Unionville
Bartong
Walkerey
Johnevilte
Neevore- Lande
Loya
Creagers
Bethel
Ville
Woodabore
Clifton
Walkera
Walkers
Jonnsvills
Fulmer’s
Court Street, Frederick
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