Historical Briefs and Births from August 29 1763
Edmund Hoyle authority on games dies at 91 born 1672. Council of war abandons Long Island and New York to the British. Oliver Wendell Holmes born 1804 died 1894. British fleet sinks German vessels off Helgoland. Astronomical notes include Cor Caroli setting, Antares below horizon, planets rising at specified times for Venus Mercury Mars Saturn Jupiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Hoyle
Council of ‘War
Long Island
New York
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Helgoland
Antares
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Store Public Sale Prep and Reward Notice
Public notices list a store public sale preparation and a reward offer of $50 from Mrs. Harry Thompson. Other readable items include names Weer teens Obissiistare Lowenstein Wertheimer and Mrs. Shipley Choate plus Geo M Hett preparing for school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuuto
E. Ee
Obissiistare Lowenstein and Wertheimer
Geo. M. Hett
Fred
Harry Thompson
M. Shipley Choate
Reynolds Carnival Opens Weeklong Engagement Here
The George Reynolds Greater Shows opened last night on Freed's lot East Patrick street with Tony Masco and his Ida' ian Band on the Square Corner. The thirteen amusement acts include The Days of 49 Western dance hall, Dare-Devil Decker and Kid Chandell motorcycle dash, high dive by Jack Payne at 100 feet, vaudeville minstrel acts and a big circus with animals. The carnival runs all week with multiple daily showings and attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reynolds
Freed
East Patrick Street
Tony Masco
Ida'ian
Jack Payne
Kid Chandell
Kid Miller
Work of Death Claims Several Local Residents in Recent Deaths
Richard J. Starr 31 3 18 died at 419 N Bent St after years as Fairview Church Sunday School superintendent. He leaves a widow and children Melvin Roy John Starr and Mrs Howard Schade plus two from a former marriage Ire B Starr Benton AL James Starr Mrs Ella Shetenheim and two sisters Mrs Arthur Clay Lydia E Starr. Funeral arrangements by Thomas P Rice. Llewellyn Bridges 41 died from injuries after a fall at home in Hancock. Survived by mother and siblings J Taliaferro Bridges Henry P Bridges Robert Bridges F Wilbur Bridges Mrs John Carmichael Mrs M A Murray and others. Eberta recuilery Hice 17 died near Travilah wife of George R Rice and mother to several children including Jennie L Elizabeth Elberta T Rice George R Rice Jr Campbell and Frederick Rice. An infant son of Chas Thompson died at Urbana. Funeral at Ebenezer conducted by Rev J T Stanley. Interment in nearby cemetery. J W Peter funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Starr
Richard ‘J. Starr
N. Bents Street
Starr
New Market
Fairview Church
Melvin
Roy
John Starr
Howard Schade
Ire B. Starr
Benton, AL
James Starr
This City
Ella Shetenheim
Baltimore
Arthur Clay
Lydia E. Starr
Thomas P.‘ Rice
Lewellyn Bridges
Llewellyn Bridges
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Hancock
Robert Bridges
J. Taliaferro Bridges
Henry P. Bridges
Beltmore
Barnard
F. Wilbur Bridges
John Carmichael
Sirs
M. A. Murray
Griffin
James R. Bridges
Charlotte, N.C
Eberta Recuilery Hice
George R. Rice
Travilah
Clifton Tachiffely
Washington
Samuel M. Montgomery
Jennie L. Elizabeth
Elberta T. Rice
Campbell
Frederick Rice
Montgomery County
Chas. Thompson
Urbana
Ebenezer
J. T. Stanley
J. W. Peter
City widens hitching ban near Market street
City officials extended an anti hitching ordinance requiring removal of hitching posts within 100 feet of Market street from Clarke Place to Fifth street. Owners must remove posts within ten days or city crews will remove them with charges billed to property. Violations carry a fine from one to one hundred dollars and take effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Clarke Place
Fifth Street
Edward J. Smith
Fraley
West South Street
Burke
Jefferson Street
Smith
D. Atlee Haines
F. W. Staub
Charles T. Fagan
Benjamin Rosenour
Benjamin E. Phebus
Young Man Shoots Himself at Cedar Grove Sanatorium
William Glasee aged 35 died by his own hand at Cedar Grove Sunday after returning home from Sykesville Sanatorium where he had been treated for nervous trouble. He is survived by his widow three children his mother and two brothers. Also noted is a Civil War veterans automobile tour by John Barry Augustus Loucks and Charlies Stratmyer of York Pa recounting their 1861 march from Chambersburg May 27 1861 through Middletown Frederick and Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Glasee
Cedar Grove
Sykesville
John Barry
Augustus Loucks
Charlies Stratmyer
York
Chambersburg
Middletown
Frederick
Emmiteburg
Storm kills five fowls at Wiles home near Braddock
During a Sunday storm lightning struck the rear of T. McCleery Wiles’s house near Braddock. Five guinea fowls were killed, a chicken was stunned and spun by the shock but lived several hours before dying that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. McCleery Wiles
Braddock
Court Upholds Dry Prohibition Vote in Ellicott City
Judges Brushearn and Forsythe uphold the November prohibition vote in Ellicott City. Siegel and Ritter’s injunction bid failed as the act was deemed constitutional. Court recommends using two ballot sets for residents inside and outside Elliott City corporate limits with proper challengers and watchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellicott City
Lest
Brushearn and
Forsythe
Max Siegel
Walter W. Ritter
Board of Election Supervisors
Howard County
Siegel
Ritter
Siege
Elliott City
Two Barns Destroyed by Lightning in Montgomery County
A Sunday night storm struck Bradley Simpson’s Dayton farm in Montgomery County destroying a large barn and stable with about five tons of hay corn and oats. Contents belonged to William T. Hobbs who had not vacated the premises. A Hobbs driving horse was saved and the dwelling nearby was spared. Estimated loss about 5000 dollars, partly insured, with similar lightning damage to a Winfield Hobbs barn near Woodstock and to corn crops from wind and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Bradley Simpson
Dayton
Montgomery County
William T. Hobbs
Mr. Hobbs
Hobbs
Winfield Hobbs
Woodstock
Paper Cups to Replace Glasses in Frederick Fountains
Frederick merchants prepare to switch to paper cups as the Maryland State Board of Health mandates paper cup use at all soda fountains to curb infantile paralysis spread. The transition begins September 1, with McCardell’s already using cups. Baltimore Retail Druggists endorsed expansion to confectioners hotels saloons and lunch rooms selling soft drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland
State Board of Health
McCardell’s
State Board
Baltimore Association of Retail Druggista
Car Hits Telephone Pole After Skirting Fountain
Lester W. Toms of this city drove around the fountain on North Market Street and struck a telephone pole, breaking the left front wheel and causing minor damage. A passenger was thrown from the car. Officer G E Stonebraker later swore out a warrant charging Toms with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market Street
Lester W. Toms
Fig
Toms
G. E. Stonebraker
Frederick
Tme
Toma
Lavor
Sloan's Liniment Promises Relief for Rheumatism
A reader testifies that a 25 cent bottle of Sloan's Liniment cured years of rheumatic pain. The ad claims it also eases neuralgia, backache, sore muscles, and stiffness, and urges purchase at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Peter
Wheat market halted as dealers retire amid embargo
Farmers push grain to market but rail embargoes and a threatened railroad strike force Frederick dealers and Farmers Exchange to suspend shipments. Prices fluctuated from 1.48 to 1.57 as storage limits and car un loading issues prevented movement. Farmers disposed of much wheat, with remaining yield unsold until conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Co
Farmers’ Exchange
Frederick Wheat Dealers
Baltimore
Frederick
Leicester Thomas
Mr. Gambrill
Francis J. Newman
Esworthy Seeks Absolute Divorce and Custody ruling
John H. Esworthy, by attorney Samuel A. Lewis, files for an absolute divorce from Meda B. Esworthy on statutory grounds. He seeks custody of their two minor children. Parties reside in Freder fy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sks
John H. Esworthy
Samuel A. Lewis
Meda B. Esworthy
Frederfy
Mrs Roy Bader Confined by Mumps Attack
Mrs. Roy Bader of East Third Street is confined to her home with an attack of mumps, prompting local concern and requests for rest and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bader
East Third Street
Public Auction Notice at 118 West Fourth Street
On Thursday August 31 at 2 pm a sale will be held at 118 West Fourth Street featuring household furnishings including bedroom suites tables chairs and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fourth Street
Reward Offered for Ford Car Thefts in Florida
Mrs. Harry Thompson offers a fifty dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who stole her Ford, No. 586722, with motor No. 621320, and burned her dwelling in Eustis, Florida, around August 1, 1916. Mrs. M. Shipley Choate of Braddock Heights, Maryland, lists crochet work designs and accepts orders via Mrs. F. H. Koehler. City taxes now due with August discount. 3 percent. A. A. Nicodemus, City Register, warns back taxes including 1915 on street improvements, curb, gutter and sewer connections will incur legal action after 20 days by order of the Mayor and Aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Florida
M. Shipley Choate
Braddock Heights
Maryiana
A. A. Nicodemus
Clily Regiatey
Bank Directors and Officers Listing
Officers and directors for a financial institution include vice presidents H D Baker and W M G Baker, cashier W M G Zimmerman, with board members J B Ramaburg D Baker C H Conley M D c M Thomas P L Hargett D E Kefauver J B Newmas J D Baker T H Gambrill Jr and Thos H Haller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ramaburg
Daniel Baker
Wm. G. Baker
C. H. Conley
M. D. c. M. Thomas
P. L. Hargett
D. BE
Kefauver
Newmas
J. D. Baker
H. Gambrill, Jr
Thos, H. Haller
H. D. Baker
Weidig and Miller August Blanket Sale
Weidig and Miller promote an annual blanket sale urging customers to visit now. They claim blankets secured at a low cost with special prices to help shoppers save money this season.
School Supplies Sale At Low Prices In Aisle
Readable items include 32 inch Dreas Gingham Devonshire Cloth for boys suits at 12 1-3 cents, 150 yard length, 20c per yard, foot color. Drop stitch hose for children and Thomason glove fittings. Parasols offered at very cheap price.
Real Estate Listings by John N. Clary Manager
John N. Clary Manager lists properties including 189 acres near Frederick with a 14 room dwelling, barn and outbuildings, plus a smaller farm near Frederick, a brick dwelling near Lewistown, and a business property with land and buildings six miles from Frederick. Office at 28 W Patrick St. needs inquiries for October leasing and insurance services offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Lewistown
Pomsension
Particulara
Real Estate, Mortgage and Investment CO
John D Hendrickson Special Ad Promises Warm-Weather Sales
John D Hendrickson promotes a hot weather sales push with a half price suit sale for early fall. Promotions include $10 suit equivalents, 73 cent dresses for girls, linen dusters at cost, Mohair ulsters at cost, palm beach suits at $6, and skirts at 93 cents. The message hints at upcoming shipments and band entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Country home on 22 acres with modern comforts
Seventy acre? No. A 22 acre property with 4 acres meadow features a T-room brick house, modern conveniences, good barn, henneries, wagon shed, corn house and fine cellar under each six room residence. Lots 150 feet deep at 304 306 308 310 Park Avenue. Can be bought collectively or separately as a real bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick On Pike
Park Avenue
Farms for sale in Maryland with varied acreages
Eugene H. Albaugh advertises numerous farms for sale near Woodsboro Frederick Mt. Pleasant Creagerstown and Montgomery County. Listings include 115 137 124 89 410 and more acres with improvements water in houses woodlands and crop quality. Also offered are insurance services and Remington Typewriter Company agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsboro
Frederick
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Mt. Pisasant
Detour Pike
Creagerstown
Mont
Goomery County
Aizes
Remington Typewriter Company
Eugene Hi Albaugh
Market St
Albaugh & Harrington
Land listing with numerous estates near Frederick area
A fragmented inventory lists dozens of land tracts with acreage and approximate distances from Lewistown Thurmont Walkersville Frederick Urbana Mt Airy Enotville Creagerstown Dickerson and other towns. It notes real estate offerings adjoining properties and nearby towns, plus a line for an insurance and real estate firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville
Hanconville
Mt. Airty
Urbana
Creageratown
Aeere Rocky
Enotville
Erstown
Dickerson
Braddock Heights
Fred
Neer Walkersville
Frederick
Johnsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
GUE Daily News
the News
Washington, D. C
United States Weather Bureau
L. H. Fraley
A. G. Quynn & Co
Friends of Baseball
Dr. Goodell
Purple Lady
Lyman H. Howe
Storm & Shipley Lissa C. Thos. Kempantad
Empire Opera House
New Fall
Appare Chambermain
New City Hotel News
W. Fourth St
Reynolds
George FR. Rice
Ae Mae
Duane
Ira
Malin
Grosvenor Hanson
Howard County Commissonerg
Elliccott City
Crothers
Jacob Werner
Dawson Site
Darnestown
John Richier
Germantown
Miles Linthicum
Damascus
We W. Toms
Pythians
Buffalo
Climbersburg
F. H. Koehler
W. Patrick St
A. A. Nicodems
City Register
Citizens’ Mational Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
Weidig &.Miller
Devonshire
Patr
Neldig
Miller
John N. Clary
Enn
N. Clary
W. Patrick Street
Automobile Ineuraare
John D. Hendrickeson
John D. Hendrickson
Potts & Griffin
Teem Fire Automobile
D. C
Hansonville
Potts & Griffin, Real Estate
Court ST
Eugene H. Albaugh
Thomas P.rice
Marekwood D. Harp
Thurmont
Fly
Walkersvill
Woodabor
Urne
Mark Wood D. Harf
ANI Insurance
Pythian Castle
Sredertee
Grayson H. Staley
Rotal Society
R&d Mante
South Martet M
Peerless
Mews
Doaler
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