Daily History Entries Chronicle Seventeenth Century to 1914
A compact note lists key events from 1653 Henry of Navarre birth to 1914 Austrian forces capturing Dukla Pass. It also records notable military episodes such as the 1610 assassination, 1813 Buffalo fire, 1862 Fredericksburg bloodshed, and 1867 Clerkenwell Prison bombing, plus celestial observations of evening and morning stars including Jupiter Mars Venus and a Moon conjunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry of Navarre
Frances
Buffalo
Fredericksburg
Marye's Heights
Clerkenwell
England
Dukla Paxs
Carpathian Mountains
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Saturn
Frederick Trust stockholders ratify Central Bank deal
In an afternoon session, the Frederick Trust Company stockholders ratified directors actions in an agreement with the Central Trust Company. The Central Bank will take over the Frederick Trust business and keep the bank open until further notice. The deal also secures the Market and Third streets building, with purchasers to be announced tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Trust Company
Central Trust Company
Frederick Trust
Central Bank
Market
Third Streets
Pie Social at Middletown Library Promises Pies and Fun
A pie social is planned in the tread ing room of the Middletown Free Public Library tomorrow featuring a Browning parody by librarian Miss Shafer. The gathering invites sweethearts, neighbors, and community members to enjoy various pies and a lively adverti sement of the event. Also noted is the installation of Rev. G. J. Uhler as pastor of the Jefferson Lutheran charge, with services at Jefferson and Mt Zion churches attended by Rev. Dr. Ulysses S. Rupp. The charge covers Mt Zion Feagaville and Jefferson, and Rev. W. A. Hartman of Middletown delivered the call to the pastor, who began September 8 last year. Alderman George W. Shoemaker marked his 38th anniversary with the Pennsylvania Railroad, honored for long service as foreman of the repair gang and trusted by railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Jefferson
G. J. Uhiler
Mt. Zion
Feagaville
Ulysses
G. Rupp
W. A. Hartman
Umer
Penna. Railroad
George W. Shoemaker
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Daz
Rural Carrier Examination Held in Frederick Area
The Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Frederick County to be held at Frederick Woodsaboro and Myersville on January 22 to fill the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Frederick
Frederick Woodsaboro
Myersville
Among the Sick
Mr. William F. Compher of East Patrick street has been quite sick. Mrs. Harry Little of East street is confined to the house by sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Compher
East Patrick Street
Harry Little
East Street
Resolutions Adopted in Frederick Bar Over MacGill Death
Court honors Lloyd Thomas MacGill a Frederick county Bar member who died September 6 1915 He served as Circuit Court auditor and had a seven year legal career The bar and bench express sympathy to his widow and son and resolutions are transmitted The day’s docket included calling the docket and marking cases for trial New Pastor Welcomed at Lutheran Church of the Incarnation Rev E A Shenk arrived from Winston Salem NC and preached with informal receptions held after services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd T. MacGill
Frederick
Jacob Rohrback
Reno
Harp
Albert S. Brown
Edward
Delazplaine
Frank L. Stoner
Bar
MacGill
Jacob Rohrbavk
Clayton O. Keedy
Leo Weinberg
Edward S. Delaplaine
D. Princeton Buckey
H. Dorsey Etchison
Geo. R. Dennis, Jr
Arthur D. Willard
Glenn H. Worthington
McGill
Lloyd Thomas MacGill
Frederick County
Baltimore Cy
Maryland
University of Maryland
Macgm
Ead
E. A. Shenk
Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
Baltimore
J. 2 Shenk
Winston-Salem
N.C
Fine Residence Burned Near Rockville
Fire destroyed the fine residence of Judson C. Wellever on his farm two miles northwest of Rockville. Jewelry and silverware were lost. the value set at 19000, partially insured. Also reports a broken collar bone from a fall by Edgar Bussard near Myerstown and a stove-caused fire that destroyed Joseph Kemper’s frame home three miles north of Emmitsburg with no loss estimate. Guy Motter and Thomas Zimmerman from this city returned from a week hunting on the Eastern Shore, claiming thirty ducks and other game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigst
Judson c. Wellever
Rockville
Joseph Kemper
Emmitsburg
Guy K Motter
Thomas J. Zimmerman
Horse Killed After Falling on Baltimore Road
A horse belonging to Fred Tyervar near Pearl and driven by Harry Eyler fell on the Baltimore road last night and broke its leg. The animal was euthanized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tyervar
Pearl
Harry Eyler
Baltimore Road
Fire wipes out half of J W Myers Co warehouse in Hagerstown
Fire destroyed the south section of the J W Myers Co warehouse on Jonathan Street in Hagerstown, threatening the wholesale grocery and causing losses around 150000. Firemen contained the blaze as thousands looked on amid snowfall. the three story building's north wall survived due to thick construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Myers Co
Jonathan Street
Hagerstown
Jones & Smith, Wholesale Grocery
First Snow Drapes Frederick in Four Inches of Powder
Frederick reports the season's first real snowfall reaching about four inches by 9 am giving the town a Christmas mood. Snow shovels and brooms cleared streets and paths as sleigh bells were heard on roads. The high yesterday reached 31 degrees. Gettysburg College closes for Christmas recess due to scarlet fever concerns. three local Frederick County students Hunter Bow, Bruce LeGore, and C N Trundle at the college have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Gettysbug
Gettysburg College
Frederick County
Stuents
Hunter Bow
Bruce LeGore
C. N. Trundle
Contract Awarded for Moving Stone Brake Residence and Barn
The contract to move the Stone brake residence and barn on the Baltimore and Ohio branch route to Security Washington county was awarded to Shank & Hafer of Greencastle. Both buildings will be moved 400 feet from their present location. Ordained To Priesthood Edward A Brosnan of Washington DC was ordained to the holy priesthood at Mount Saint Marys Ecclesiastical Seminary Emmitsburg Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonebrake
Baltimore & Ohio
Security
Washington County
Shank & Hafer
Greencastle
Edward A. Brosnan
Washington, D. C
Mount Saint Mary's
Local Jewelers Promote New Edison Records and Accessories
A cluster of local ads tout Edison Diamond Amberotas and Diamond Disc Phonographs at Shipley’s Temple of Fancy and McCreery’s Jewelry Store. Also promoted are shells and nuts, men's rings, baby jewelry, watch cases, and discounted winter stock from Malone’s and Florant. A News Office item lists heating permits and low prices on small items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Empire Theatre Co
McCreery
McCreery’s
Mountain City
Thos. Kemp
H. S. Landis
Avovidya Lahaa Greenawalt
E. Cline Executor
Reich Holeproof
Markey
Edison Records
Shipley's
Victor Victrola
Shipley’s
D. E. Kefauver
Geo. M. Chambers
Edison
Shipley’s Temple OF Fancy
McCreery’s Jewelry Store
N. Market St
McCleery's
Isn Market St
Christmas Sales and Local Commerce At Grace Reformed Church Sale
Local notices advertise a baking sale by Grace Reformed Church Sewing Society on December 18 at Mrs. Selching's 221 North Market. Multiple businesses along Market Street promote jewelry, silverware, leatherette cases, suits, overcoats, tailoring, cleaning, real estate listings, loans, and holiday goods.</s>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw
James
Merchant Tailor
South Market St
Ing
Sandie’ Jewelry Store
South Market Street
Five Montgomery and Washington cases moved to Frederick Court
The record shows five court cases removed from Montgomery and Washington counties to Frederick County Court House for the December term. Ida A. Troxell sues Albert J. Long for 10000 for services to Charles J. Cramer deceased. Lancelot Jacques sues Eastern Maryland Railway Co. for 2000 over a fire damage. Ann Maria Offutt and others sue County Commissioners of Montgomery for 5000 damages over property destruction. Walter M. Ricketts sues Washington and Rockville Railway Co. and Georgetown and Tennallytown Ry Co. for 4000 damages from an assault. Samuel S. Bett sues Myrtle J. Howard over a will. Case origins span Montgomery and Washington counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida A
Montgomery County
Ida A. Troxell
Albert J. Long
Charles J. Cramer
Hartle and Wolfinger
S. M. Wolfinger
Leon R. Yaurtee
F. G. Wagaman
Washington County
Lancelot Jacques
Areatern Maryland Railway Co
Hartie and
Wolfinger
Charles A. Little
Ann Maria Offutt
William F
Emma C. Harriet E
Franklin Granger
Thomas Dawson
John A. Garrett
Robert B. Peter
Walter M. Ricketts
Washington and Rockville Railway Co
Georgetown
Stoner
Weinberg
Bank Officials and Officers List From Fragment
A fragment lists bank officers including WM. G. BAKER as Vice-President and SAMUEL G. DUVALL as Assistant Cashier, with JOSEPH MCDIVIT as Asset Cashier and other names such as John B. Ramabuarg, Daniel Baker, Wm. G. Baker, and C. A. Cantey noted among individuals connected to the institution. The amount $300,000 is mentioned in relation to the entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Ramabuarg
Daniel Baker
Wm. G. Baker
C. A. Cantey
M. D. Co
Mr. Thomas
P. L. Hargett
D. B. Kefauver
John &. Newman
Thos. M. Haller
J. H. Qambrill
D. Baker
Display Of Useful Gifts At Neidig & Miller Store
Neidig and Miller advertise a holiday display of gifts including silk and wool sweater coats from 2.00 to 4.50, muffs up to 6.60, rain coats from 2.75 to 7.75, rain capes sets at 3.00, blankets from 1.50 to 3.95 a pair, pillowcases and linens by the yard, napkins priced to 3.00 a dozen, satin bed spreads 1.50 to 2.50, and boxed handkerchiefs up to 50 with counters stocking novelty items and cheap accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONYX
J.B. C
Soc
Election Notice for Citizens National Bank Directors
Frederick Maryland December 8 1915 notice that election will be held at the bank on the 16th Tuesday and January 11 1916 between 10 a m and 12 m to elect directors for the ensuing year WM G Zimmerman cashier and bank official signs off the notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Citizens National Bank of
Maryland
WM. G. Zimmerman
Canhior
Real estate listing adjoining Frederick south of Mount Olivet
Property sits immediately south of and beside Frederick, west of Mount Olivet cemetery. It spans 142 acres of fine limestone soil under cultivation with a plastered 11 room stone house, garret, two large porches, stone barn for about 40 head, wagon shed, corn house, hog hens, spring house, and two street entrances Broadway and Centre. Highly productive, anticipation of value increase as Centre Street is extended south, offering building sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Broadway
Centre Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Washington
United States Weather Bureau
New
Gentral
Miss Shafer
Library
Niewspa
Wgill
Worthington
Edgar Bussard
Myeraville
Ray Carty
Iteas
Bussard
Ralph Browning
Myersvile
Myers and Company
Fine Line
Allen G. Quinn & CO
Malone's Jewelry Store
Shipley's Temple OF Fancy
Malone’s Jewelry Store
Geo M. Chambers
W. Pat. St
DE Kefatver
Mullinix
Frederick, Md
Rui
Malones Jewelry Store
McCleery's Jewelry Store
Grayson H. Mercer
Gale
Lewistown
Charlesville
Monrovia
Clifton
McKaig
Woodsboro
Creagerstown
Troutville
Pythian Castle
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Cc. R. Landis
Beckier's
B. T. Marman
Market Street
E. Church ST
Mistletoe Direct
South Carolina
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Frederick Loan Company
S. Market St
Lardis” Jewelry Store
Lavaisieres
C. R. Landis
New York
L. Bradshaw
Gittinger
James Riggs
West Fifth Street
John Wisner
Frederick Court
Montgomery
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
J. D. Baker
H. D. Baker
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
John D. Hendrickson
Tata
Chambray
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Potts & Griffin
John F. Stine
Rane
Frederick Cry
Cramer & Gtauffer
Thomas P. Rich
Thomas P. Rice
North Market Street
Grayson H. Staley
Bethel
Feaguville
Adamstown
Johnsville
Walkersville
McKalg
Unionville
New Midway
Walkera Villa
Urbana
Mt. Pleasant
Frederac
Liberty
Braddock
Mountains
Yiesan
Frederi
Frederic
Bloomfield
Walkars
Yamsville
Feagsville
Bartholows
Detour
Most
Choier
Rocky Springs
Petersville
Lewisto Mt. Zion
Othot
Grayson H. Stalry
Court Street
Mark Wood
D. Harp
Urleans
Ear
Saeat
Redert Iif
Sf Rtd
Hannonville
Jobnaville
Hansopville
Bathel
Walkereville
Ezrami
Pythian Castle Bullring
Einas
Remington
Suithdse Miet
Monarch Typewriter
Tad Floor
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