Plymouth Bay exploration precedes first New England settlement
A Dec 6 historical note recalls a party of pilgrims exploring Plymouth Bay seeking a site for America's first white settlement in New England, marking a moment in early colonial expansion. Also noted is Jefferson Davis death in New Orleans 1889 and William J. Calhoun's 1900 appointment as U S minister to China. Astronomical events include Halley’s comet visibility and celestial times.
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Plymouth Bay
New England
Jefferson Davis
New Orleans
William J. Calhoun
Chicago
United States
China
Charles K. Crane
Notice 7 Blues Saxophone Club and Local Advertisements
A fragmented mid city notice listing multiple businesses and events. Reads like a collection of ads and brief reminders for venues and sales including Etchison Studio clearance, Kemp Hall exhibits, and Shipley’s phonographs among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishers’ Minstrels
Hershberger
Etchison Studio
Market St
Diamond Rink Kemp Hall
Chas. L. Stokes
Marvel Florida
Marine Useful
Carty's
Talking Machines
Shipley
Edison Phonograph
Shiptey
Chas. R. Harper
Breitendolph Sentenced Fifteen Days for Malice Killing
Joseph Martin Breitendolph, indicted for killing Paul L Malone of Baltimore, a civil engineer on Maryland State roads, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced in Hagerstown to fifteen days in jail for the October 15 incident at Indian Springs. A separate college recital in College Hall featured the Schools of Expression and Voice under Miss Faunt LeRoy and Miss Markey, drawing a good audience despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Martin Breitendolph
Paul L. Malone
Baltimore
Washington County
Clarence Malone
Indian Springs
Hagerstown
College Hall
Expression and Voice
Faunt LeRoy
Markey
Red themed town parade and holiday sale notices
Local readers see a festive Red color push across town with hats cravats coats and school boasts. Advertising mentions fairbanks soap groceries confectionery and Christmas candies plus nursery stock offers from J G Harrison Sons and R G Chase Nursery with delivery via card orders. Shipley’s promotes a Victor talking machine and records.
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J. G. Harrison and Sons
Herlin
R. GG
Chase Nursery
Geneva
CMAS
R. Harper
Diamond Rink Tonight Promotes Fire Act at Happy Jack's
The notice announces a Diamond Rink event tonight featuring the Happy Jack's Famous Fire Act with admission details and skating hours listed for attendees.
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Happy Jack
Winter Blizzard Grips Frederick in Heavy Snowfall
A fierce blizzard hit Frederick with heavy snowfall starting yesterday morning, leaving streets dangerous and roads largely blocked. Snow depths reached five inches by evening, rising to ten inches in some areas with drifting and transportation disruptions. Milk deliveries halted, rail and trolley service impeded, and only a few merchants and three market dealers braved the storm to serve shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Middletown
Messrs. Notnagle Bros
Jacob Novnagle
Mack Mealey
Pastor to Be Installed at Middletown Lutheran Church
Rev. W. Gentaler will be installed as pastor of the Lutheran church at Middletown on Sunday evening December 18. The service will be in the church of the former pastor Rev. War E Browny of Baltimore. The ceremony will include a dedication of a renovated Sunday school room and a rally for the Sunday school in the afternoon.
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Gentzler
Middletown Luth
W. Gentaler
Lutheranm
Middletown
War. E. Browny
Baltimore
Charity drive and holiday events advertised in local paper
Public notices urge support for YMCA boys through ticket sales and Red color campaign. Christmas sales offer discounted harnesses and a robe or wool blanket. Also announced are a Christmas portrait sale, Sagaphone Club hearing, Fitzhugh Lee Chapter meeting, and Etchison Studio portrait promotions with upcoming Christmas deadlines.
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Chal. L, Stokes
N. Market St
Blues Notice Urgent Meeting At YMCA And Christmas Sale
Urgent notice requests attendance at the YMCA building this evening at seven o clock to handle important business. Special Christmas articles advertised for sale in Kemp Hall. Gas and Electric Portables listed at 3.00 and 4.60 this week. Indoor fireworks offered by John Eisenhauer. McCardell s Braddock Heights Casino open weekly with skating basketball bowling and private party rental at reduced rates.
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The
Kemp Hall
Grach Reformed Sunday School
John Hisenhauer
Peel
Bulding
Y M C A Tonight Features Sales and Socials
Local listings advertise Y M C A events with free coffee and sandwiches, advertising sale at Kemp Hall, and various promotions from Hershberger general store to Engle Zimmermann coffee. Public notices include a charity sale, home goods, cameras, toys, and floor coverings with prizes and discounts.
Assessors Finish District Work as Board Hears Appeals
The Board of County Commissioners will convene tomorrow as Board of Control and Review to examine assessor schedules for nine districts Burkittsville Creagerstown Praddock New Market Jefferson Hullenger Tuscarora Petersville and Tanvers. They will hear appeals and correct assessments where needed, with sessions listed for the days shown in The News, under Eugene H. Albaugh.
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Board of County Commissioners
Board of Control and Review
Burtat
Burkittsville
Creagerstown
Praddock
New Market
Jefferson
Hullenger
Blues Campaign and Local Meetings in Fredericktown
A fragmented notice directs readers to join the Blues campaign in Fredericktown with events tonight and a pledge to support the movement. It mentions Red Holly, a warehouse move by Frederick Railroad Co, and a local sale with bread and cakes offered as incentives.
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Frederick Railroad Co
East
Partick Street
Lehnroder
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Halley
Virgo
Corvus
Tan News
Washington
Maryland
W. Te, Moone
Weather Bureatt
Breitendolph
Fairbanks
Mareno
Frederick R. R. Go
Thurmont
G. BF. Anderson
Victor
Shipley's
Lars Wot
Adams
Libertytown Transportation Company
White Cross
Feagavine
Walkersville
Manor Road
Ladiesburg
Weather Bureau
Y. M.C
Frederick Sagaphone Club
Fisher's Minstrels
City Opera House
Fitzhugh Lee
A. L. Pearre
Cor
Margaret Young
Wener Dixon
South Market Street
Heinta
December S
McCardell's
Braddock Heights
John Eisenhaver
Association
W. G. Barker
Atmore
Hershbergers
Engle & Zimmerman
Slave of
Carthage
Ambrosio
Valley Folks
Nestor
Florida
Marino
Co. U. “Blues
O. UL “Reds
Anseo
Ansco
Etchibon
the Metropolitan Life Inc. Co
South Market
Condon
Hope
Vitagraph
Cage
McCardell
Hohe
Central National Bank Aldy
Court & Church Sts
TR. McCoy
Chas. W. Griffin
N. Wachter
Wm A Miller
WM. BE. Darner
Auet
D.C. Brish
GHACK
HLT
Challenge Pour
Markell & Ford's
Schoorl
W. J. Brown
McKill Veterinary College of
Ke Vv. Smith
West Patrick Street
Houck
Baking Co
Kemp Halk
Grace Reformed
Kodak
Wemp Hall
Kren
Patrick St
Yo M
BLUR
Hely
Challenge
Reds
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, Md
Citizens' M National Bank of
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashler
John D. Hendrickson
Fredericktown
Neidig & Miller
Nene & Miller
Ruth
Thik Siegek
Beyond Auestion
Naas
Sayin
Williamson's Drug Store
Rexall
Ta. Bether
Rexall Store
Frederick Gas & Electric CO
GW. Fyson
Dom
McCahdell
City Hotel
W. F. B. Eichison's
Joan Risenhauer
Ree
Wood Parker
Iovin Risenhauer
Ghol, Cramer & Sons, Insurance
East Church
Keller & Myers
Beatty
American Bonding Company
Alea
Hraddock
Kellem & Myers
Healalate, Loans d& Ingurance
Clarkaville
Fredene County
Mab
Buséarorn
Urhat
Mrederieke City
Bastound
Mrederick
Young & Staley
H. 8. Landis
NEW Told SY Goons
Ahmineng Daly
Abwisys Somimtiong New
Landis, Leatithy Dewelet of
Risne
Ciwaretta
Matel Hosek
Kolves
Tipe
Sterling Silver
Wihialeven
Ufaharil Govels
Lari
Peggy Toot
Tor Bantders
Cramer & Stauffer
Eee
Ofpl Iq
Court Street
Fidelity
von Gere
Woodsboro
Pear Braddock
Woodsvoro
Union Ridge
Post FT
Tile News Offich
M. J. Etchison
Etchison
Stord
M. JL. Etchison
Thos. P. Rice
Maret Street
Harg, Tritapoe
Beaver Creek
Waahtoxton Co
Erdot
Montgomery Co
Marlinaburg
Lewistown
Mriderick Co
Walkeraville
Krederick Co
Washington, D. C
Hrick
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