Aug 29 in History: deaths and events listed
Moments in history note John the Baptist beheaded and Lord Hoyle influence on games. Sir Charles Napier dies, famed in India. Oliver Wendell Holmes born, George Fawcett Rowe dies, and British ship Royal George sinks at Portsmouth with Admiral Kempenfeldt. Obscure entries on rule origin and Africa mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John the Baptist
Edmuund Ffoyle
Foyle
Napier
Hoyle
Royal George
Portsmouth
Kempenfeldt
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Local Advertisements and Notices Fragment
A fragmented page shows miscellaneous notices and ads. Items include bankruptcy reference, drill and lecture events at Masonic Temple, a dance at Braddock Heights, new drink at Fred High, and various goods for sale such as deviled crabs, samples, walking skirts, and coffee. It also lists property sale and hospital managers notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Y. Goldsborough
Patrick St. Oyeters
Braddock Heights
Fredonis Counail
U. A.M
Ares
Masonic Temple
Fred High
McCardell
Hospital Managers Dry Goods
Nordig & Miller
Moser Coffee
B. Sappington
John Hendrickson
Cramer
About Those Who Come and Go in Frederick
Pleasurably personal notes list Mrs R H Hann visiting her daughter at Lime Kiln and several Frederick residents traveling or visiting relatives. Mr W B Catshall of Woodsboro expands a day in Frederick on business. Alfred Ritter Jr returns from Sykesville. Mrs W E Filler and daughters depart for Virginia. The Misses Maulaby return from Weatminster. Miss Colelia Rosenour of Baltimore visits Frederick relatives and returns. Mr and Mrs Richard Mareen-Davali of Baltimore are guests of Dr Fairfax Schley. Annie Veitch of Hyattville visits Dr and Mrs A S Hnichen. Mr and Mrs Tyler Wilson, visiting Dr and Mrs Edward Nelson, return to Chicago. Mrs Wo H Michael of Washington returns home with her mother Mrs Chas Fleming. Mrs M A Lense and sons Norman and Earle visit Mrs Charles Young. O A Schreiner and daughter Phosbe with Misses Minnie and Lula Biltzell visit Mr A Moser. William Johnson travels to Fairmount WV for a position in a photograph gallery. Mrs O T Fout and daughter Gladys Fout visit Oaklands Clarke county. Mrs Wood P Johnson of Norfolk returns from Braddock Heights and visits her father Mr George William Smith. Mrs Baughman and daughter Helen visit Mrs John E Stephens at West Point. Miss Bessie McSherry, formerly of Frederick, stays with Mrs Stephens. Miss Ethel Stiltz, daughter of Chas B Stiltz, leaves for Washington DC and Philadelphia for weeks before returning home.
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R.H. Hann
W. B. Catshall
Woodsboro
Frederick
Alfred Ritter, Jr
East Second Street
Sykesville
W. E. Filler
Mary
Dorothy
Virginia
Maulaby
Court Square
Weatminster
Colelia Rosenour
Baltimore
Richard Mareen-Davali
Fairfax Schley
Annie Veitch
Hyattaville
A. 8
Hunichen
Tyler Wilson
Edward Nelnon
Chicago
Wo. H. Michael
Washington, D.C
Chas. Fleming
M.A. Lense
Norman and Earle
Washington
Charles Young
North Market Street
A. Schreiner
Phosbe
Minnie
Lula Biltzell
Thurmont
A. Moser
William Jchison
South Market Arrest
Fairmount
W. Va
Wood P. Johnson
Norfolk
Braddock Heights
George William Smith
Baughman
Helen
John E. Stephens
de Gasimendia
Weat Point
Bessie McSherry
Stephens
Ethel Stiltz
Chas. B. Stiltz
Union Railroad
Indianapolis
Ind
John Hendrickson
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Budget of Bright Bits and Local Oddities
A garland of brief items notes a new pavement at Franklin Savings Bank, a quip about a fashionable appearance, and a fortune teller predicting marriage within a year. Reports from the Apple town Carmel picnic describe water flavored by a whiskey barrel, with attendees numbering between five thousand and five thousand. The Sharpsburg Record correspondent comments on the incident and a horse, a tree, and a lost ride. Also advertised are Devoe lead free paint with zinc and a local sale by P L Hargets & Os.
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Appletown
Boonsboro
Boermony
Keedysville
Sharpsburg Record
Mil
Moe
Annoyed Ladies Followed Streets. Man Arrested for Burglary Attempt
Eugene Rogers, colored, was arrested early today by Officers Holbraver and Eaterly on charges of attempting to burglarize the home of Adolphus Fearhake on East Patrick Street. Mrs. Gilmer Schley identified him from Fearhake’s yard, and he was sent to jail by Justice Bokateln for a hearing this afternoon. Reports say he had long harassed women on side streets and hid in doorways, prompting ongoing police vigilance. Rogers was later sent to the penitentiary amid Judge Ritchie’s proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Rogers
Offcere Holbraver
Adolphus Fearbeke
East Patrick Street
Gilmer Schley
Rogerd
Jadise
Ikecome
Rogera
Judge Ritchie
Kent County News and State Events Roundup
Kent county reports severe routh while a new Methodist Episcopal church is rising at Germantown Maryland with costs of 1800. The Bell Parrish reunion at Emory Grove draws large crowds as oystermen prepare to work the Swan Point bar in September. Talbots is nominated for Congress by the Second District Convention in Havre de Grace. Ferdinand Williams appointed associate judge to fill Sloan’s seat. A mining accident at Hungry Hill mine claims John Toole’s life. A Mount Lebanon church near Damascus is dedicated costing 2000. Young John S Carr dies from injuries after jumping a freight train near Lonaconing. Rev Dr Magnien retires as St Marys Seminary president, with Rev Dyer to succeed. Congressman Jackson renominated at Ocean City district gathering. US Senator McComas addresses Eastern Shore attendees. The State Library Commission organized at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Bates Stephens named president, Steiner secretary.
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Kent County
Germantown
Montgomery County
Bell-Parrish
Emory Grove
Kent
Queen Anne's
Chester River
Swan Point
Fred C. Talbots
Havre de Grace
Ferdinand Williams
Cumberland
Smith
Fourth Judicial District
David W. Sloan
John Toole
Hungry Hill
Barton
Aspk
Richard P. Hobson
Mountain Take Park
United States
New Methodist Protestant Church
Mount Lebanon
Damascus
Reva
Pennsylvania
Harperaville
Lonaconing
A L. Magnien
St. Mary’s Seminary
R.dyer
St. Joseph’s Seminary
Donwoodie
N.W
William H. Jackson
Ocean City
McComas
State Library Commission
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Baltimore
M. Bates Stephens
Bernard O. Steiner
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED IN BALTIMORE SOCIETY
Miss Lilian Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Murray of 1519 Linden Avenue Baltimore announces her engagement to Morris E Turnball nephew of the late John Q A Herring of Baltimore The wedding is set for Wednesday evening October 22 at 7 30 at First English Lutheran Church Lanvale and Fremont avenues Baltimore
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Lilian Murray
James A. Murray
Linden Avenue
Baltimore
Morris E. Turnball
John Q. A. Herring
First English Lutheran Church
Lanvale Street
Freemont Avennue
HH. Derr
Prederick Thompson Motley
Frank ©. Thompson
Anna D. Moxley
Montgomery County
Evangelical Reformed Parsonage
E. R. Eschbach
Local Grain Prices From Eastern Milling and Export
The Eastern Milling and Export Company lists market quotations for today. Corn per barrel two dollars seventy five cents, shelled corn per bushel priced in cents, No. 2 red wheat seven pounds, steamer sixty four per bushel, new oats per barrel, hay ranging sixteen to eighteen dollars per ton.
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Eastern Milling & Export Company
Maryland Republicans Aim to Carry Whole State in 1930s
Senator McComas of Maryland tells The Washington Post he will begin his campaign early next month and plans to carry all districts. He cites a prosperous state with large crops and warns apathy could allow the administration to escape voter turnout. He denies talk of tariff revision and praises the president’s stance on antitrust issues and enforcement.
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McComas
Mrepublicany
Washington Post
Maryland
Hoe
Maine
Indiana
Ohio
Peach Stones Fuel Used in Baltimore Foodways and Fears
The Baltimore Sun notes dried peach stones have been used as coal substitute to heat kitchens. Frank Hall recalls years of use, price around $2.50 per load, and 46 bushels per load. He warns against overfilling stoves to avoid explosions and mentions odd effects from damp stones stored in the cellar.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
Frank Hall
Noel
Hall
Hagenbeck Elephants Join John Robinson Show in City
In Germanys Water Ostai vel festival Hagenbeck famed dealer and trainer provides a new act. John Robinson the King of Showmen recently bought four sinuated elephants from Hagenbeck. The elephants will be featured in the John Robinson Show exhibit starting Monday September 8 in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Water
Ostaivel
Germany
Hagenback
John Robinson
John
Robinson
Burlesque Carnival Packs Athletic Park Crowd
The burlesque carnival at Athletic Park last night drew the season's largest crowd with about 560 attendees. The stage show featured the coronation of Happy Hooligan and Ma Exstranjammer, plus Alpronsa and Gaston for comic relief, followed by dancing that continued until 11 o'clock.
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Athletic Park
Happy Hooligan
Ma ‘Exstranjammer
Alpronsa
Gaston
Rev W J McKenney To Travel For Health Tour
Rev W J McKenney presiding elder of the Frederick District will travel with his wife through rural portions of his district in a boggy. He hopes the journey will improve his health and recall his early years of illiteracy in the Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference.
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W.J. McKenney
Washington, D. C
Frederick
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Committee forms resolutions on death of Baward Reefer
At a special meeting of the United Steam Fire Company George Shaffer Arthur Rager and Edward Hahn were appointed to draw up resolutions on the death of Baward Reefer. Another special meeting will be held this evening to arrange funeral attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Steam Fire Gampany
Jaytaight
George Shaffer
Arthur Rager
Edward Hahn
Baward Reefer
Runaway Match at City Opera House Draws Fans
The attraction at City Opera House next Monday night, A Runaway Match, comes strongly recommended for its fan appeal. It is written by Mark Swap, author of Brown Town, and is interpreted by a clever company of comedians with several new vaudeville features.
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City Opera Bouse
Mark 5
Swap
Ain Town
Vandeville Fentures
Chickens Stolen From George Rodock’s Hen House
Thieves entered the yard from the Gram House yard and stole several fine chickens during the night. No crew or suspects identified. Police notified, and residents urged to report any sighting of unfamiliar persons or tools.
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George
Rodock
Bait Shipment to White House for Bass Fishing
A shipment of 100 fine cat fish was sent from Maio West Patrick Street to the White House in Washington this morning for bass fishing. A pension of $10 per month was granted to William T. Miller of Thurmont.
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White Hosee Clarénca Maio
Patrick Street
White House
Washington
Baes
William T. Miller
Thurmont
Presbyterian Church at Emmigsburg Destroyed by Fire
A late afternoon fire destroyed the handsome Presbyterian church in Em migsburg big county with losses estimated between eight and ten thousand dollars. Insurance partially covers the structure, which dated back to 1873 1878. Firefighters saved adjacent homes while the organ pulpit furniture and Bibles were salvaged. The steeple collapsed during the blaze.
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Bard Work
Sagu
Handsome Presbyterian
Emmigsburg
Big County
James T. Bayes
Frank Maxell
Sh. Mary’s
Riddle
Mutual Tolerance Company of
Frederick
Discarding Compound Engines by Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to dispose of a portion of white elephant compound locomotives after ordering 250 engines. A former general superintendent urged the hefty purchase, but the engines proved troublesome and hinder freight movement, being attractive yet largely impractical and unused.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Middletown Picnic Includes Sermons and Music
The seventeenth annual Middletown valley Sunday school reunion will be held tomorrow in Mrs. Lewis Young’s grove near Middletown. Rev. J. E. Manger, Rev. O. W. Stineapring, Reese Poffinberger, and G. Wegaman are expected to speak. Singers from afar and local talent will perform, with the Middletown and Kesdynville Bands providing music. Accidents report Mrs. Ospiel J. Smith breaking a bone in her left wrist after a fall, and Orpha Dean, 6, narrowly escaping injury after falling through a trap door but suffering no broken bones. A switch tower at Washington Junction is set to be erected by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad with 56 levers, about 40 by 20 by 30 feet, to control main and Metropolitan branch tracks.
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Middletown
Middletown Valley
Lewis Young
J. E. Manger
Maryland Lutheran Synod
O. W. Stineapring
Frederick
Reese Poffinberger
Washington County
Kesdynville
Mucic
Ospiel J. Smith
Orpha
Mir Samuel Dean
Washington Junction
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Funeral for Edward Keefer Set for 3 PM Tomorrow
The funeral will be from his East South street home tomorrow at 3 o clock with services at the house and interment at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Remains were brought from Baltimore last night. Also noted is the Alleghany county Democratic convention choosing delegates to the Congressional convention and adopting resolutions to nominate Christian F. Keansweg for Congress.
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Edward Keefer
East South Street
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Baltimore
Senneweg Tor
Allegany County
Christian F. Keansweg
Bixcursion to Gettysburg by Frederick Train
The Business Men's Association arranges a special excursion from Frederick to Gettysburg on Wednesday September 3. A special train will depart Frederick at 7:5 a.m. The round trip fare is $2.50.
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Gettysburg
Business Men's Association
Frederick
Eris Trip Demonstrates Smooth Trial Voyage
The new social carrier conducted its initial test voyage this morning with success. Other carriers implemented the updated routes without issue and reported no difficulties.
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Eris
Cew Sosil
Big trolley scheme links Charlestown to Virginia and beyond
At Berryville Virginia a largely financially interested speaker announced the chartered Charles Town Winchester Berryville Electric Railway Company intends to build trolley lines from Charlestown to Berryville and Winchester and onward to Halitown Harper's Ferry Martinsburg Shepherdstown and Hagerstown The route length ranges 114 to 120 miles to be finalized after survey Charlestown W Va will host the main office stockholders and directors include George S Buster R P Chew W O Norris F S Barris and S M Patterson The lines will draw power from a Shenandoah river water plant with possible aid from local lighting plants If built the Frederick and Washington counties connections will link to Virginia and West Virginia endpoints
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Berryville
Charlestown
W. Va
M. Patterson
New York
Shenandoah River
Frederick
Washington Counties
Pil
Virginia
West Virginia
Fire Destroys Barn Stable and Granary in Carroll County
A freight train nearing Madford stopped after seeing flames from a structure owned by Thomas J. Hans. The barn 40 by 50 feet the adjoining 18 by 80 foot stable and an 8 by 12 foot granary burned with about 300 bushels of wheat and various tools and implements. Loss exceeds 3000 dollars with limited insurance. Origin of fire unknown. Also notes Frederick County Teachers Institute to begin in Masonic Temple Hall with lectures by Dr. James A. Mitchell and Prof. Fred High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Maryland
Madford
Thomas J. Hans
Surrey
Dog Hill Company
Frederick Hospital Board Adjourned Meeting Notice At Home
An adjourned meeting of the Board of Managers of Frederick Hospital will be held at Mrs. McCardell’s residence on Monday September 1 at 10 o'clock. Fredonia Council O U A M members are asked to meet at the hall Saturday at 2 50 to attend the funeral of Bro. Keefer. Secretary W O Bexvert. Oysters and other items advertised. Creme De La Chocolate at McCardell’s promoted. Braddock Heights tonight regular dance and big free show next week with car departures at 6 20 7 30 8 30 9 and 10 o'clock.
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The
Frederick Hospital
Fredonia Council
U.A.M
Keefer
J. Immuerwan
W. O. Bexvert
Braddock Heights
the Heights
Bargain Week Sales At Local Shop Offerings
A vintage ad lists discount prices on ladies wear and household textiles including Applique Pillow Shams Scarfs Corsets and Hose. It promotes White Star Coffee and notes a pharmacy run by Glinton at Main Street with prescriptions and personal attention.
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Willyou Mies
Lectures and entertainments at Mt. S Mary's and Masonic Temple
Dr. James A. Mitchell of Mt. St Marys College will lecture at the Masonic Tem pi s on Monday evening September 1 on Volcanoes Past and Present with stereopticon pictures. audience enjoyed Fred High at the YMCA last night as ventriloquist and imitator. High to perform at Masonic Temple on September 2. admission 25 cents. Nearby notices include tax discount reminder, Woodward's fruit display, Saks Optical Co appearance September 1 2, Frederick College admission notices, and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad excursion and low Sunday rates for summer travel from Frederick to Baltimore and Washington.
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Teachers' Institute
Teachers’ Institute
Frederick County
Masonic Temple Hall
James A. Mitchell
Temple Hall
Fred. High
Mitchell
Mt. S. Mary’s College
Masonic Tempis
Richmond
Dispatch
Young Men's Christian Association
Mr. High
Jos Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Saks
Saks’ Optical Co
Washington, D. C
City Hotel
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Baltimore
Frederick
Baltimore & Ohio R. B
Walking Skirts Exhibit Promises Quality and Value
The advertisement promotes Walking Skirts as durable and stylish with prices from $2.08 to $8.50. It highlights cloth quality, various colors, and a display in the north window, inviting shoppers to inspect the stock inside. It also mentions Wool Brick Chaviot and German Table Damask offerings and notes multiple price points across lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor
Blanket and Sheet Specials at Low Prices
Blanket specials offer double bed cotton blankets in white and gray at 760, priced $1.00 and $1.25 per pair. White bed spreads described as good quality and large, heavy weight, offered around $1.00 with a price of $1.25 noted.
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He Daily News
W. L. Moozin
the Weather Bureau
Soonest
Franklin Savings Bank
Fortune
Mel
Boston Post
Devoe
P. L. Hargets
Mayen Rogers
Adulphus Fearhake
Glimer Sobley
News OF the
Zdsmerman
Branewick
Brunewick
EB. H. Jordan
Poel
Presbyterian
Emmitsburg
Agircus Combine
Pater Sells
Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Circus
Otroma
Barnum & Bailey
Bells
Barnum & Bailey Company, Limited
London
England
Mr. Sells
Great Britain
Barnum & Barlay Company Limited
Continent
Virginia Quad
Creme de Ie
McCaRpett's
McCaardell’s
Doll's
Grad
McCaRve
Veidig G Meuleh
Widig & Miller
Hall Price
Seidig & Millie
Clinton
Glinton
Svetarlsk County
B. Sappingtone
Fred
Lndies
St Bosant & Knott Building
B. A. Guinness
Woodward’s Fruit and Vegetable
W. Patrick Street
Frederick College
A.T. Rios & Sons
North Market
Bibeel Wrederick, MD
Thomas P. Sice
East Fourth Etrees
Brick County
Manthls
TLE
Willard
Keller
Wert Patrige Street
Frederick, MD
Thletic Park
Lsh
BE. Peterman
West Franklin Street
JosEro W. Gaver
Lew
Baulty
Rfice
Fhone
Asaawis Adwin Devilbiee
Urier
Devilbies
Ureer
Doll & Albaugh Bulid
Frederiss
R. R. D. Nicodemus
Noah HE. Cramer
Bauw. Ltd
Ruburban
Arm Property
Peart
Walkeratilla
Clemsonville
West Seventh Street
Elmer Bailing
Bailing Grocery
Aesdsi
Monteomerst
Aldit
Bentz Street
Onponte
Fee
Éwalline No 33 East Second Stret
D. Wertheimer
Sorpan
Black
Nary
Oxford
Brown
Blae
Atork
Rodook
Robouk
At. Hive & Ase
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