PAILY NEWS December 29 in American History recap
December 29 marks key events: 1778 Savannah captured by British forces under Colonel Campbell after defense by General Howe’s troops. 1812 US frigate Constitution defeats British Java off San Salvador with 60 killed and 101 wounded. 1300 Battle of Wounded Knee Creek between Sioux and US troops. Astronomical notes list Jupiter Saturn morning stars Mercury Venus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Savannah
Rober Howe
Andrew dJobneon
United States
Constitution
Java
San Salvador
Wounded Knee Creek
Elements Today at Valley Poultry Yards
Read as a dated city notice listing businesses and local entities from News Office and various firms including H. R. Flautt A. G. Quynn Co and Central Trust Co plus cultural venues like City Opera House and a hospital guild. A fragmentary page item references a match at Uptown Hat sleeve and a Junior Fire Company event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third St. Valley
Social Evening Highlights at Local Homes in Town
Miss Hannah Crothers hosted guests at 142 West Church Street for a 500 game with prizes to Georgetta Barthlow Miriam Ramsburg and Annabelle Dill. Barthlow won the draw. Refreshments included chicken salad chips pickles rolls and chocolates. Attendees included Florence and Louise Schley Rebecca Staley Roxanna White Charlotte Motter Miriam Ramsburg Annabelle Dill Martha Kemp Dorothy Cramer and Josephine Diener. Mrs Thomas Myers entertained many guests at 500 with oyster cocktails salads rolls sandwiches brandy fruit ice cream cakes coffee salted nuts and mints. A Surprise Birthday Party was given for Mrs William Baumgardner at Mrs George Brunner’s North Market Street home with about 25 guests and card games followed by a collation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Crothers
West Church Street
Georgetta Barthlow
Miriam Ramsburg
Annabelle’ Dill
Miss Barthlow
Florence and
Louise Schley
Rebecca Staley
Roxanna White
Charlotte Motter
Annabelle Dill
Martha Kemp
Dorothy Cramer
Josephine Diener
Thomas Myers
Jefferson Street
William Baumgardner
George Brunner
North Market Street
Sickness and warnings in local pages and California jobs notice
Local notices report residents ill including Mrs E E Pettingall Mrs Alex Shriver in Baltimore and Miss Rachel Shenk while Mrs C N Thomas improves. A California job warning warns outsiders to avoid seeking work as state investigations reveal thousands more men unemployed. Frederick street paving costs total 37911.47 with West Second street and Court Square works plus sewer records at 2770.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Pettingall
East Fourth Street
Alex. Shriver
Baltimore
C. N. Thomas
East Second Street
Rachel Shenk
East Third Street
Frederick Street
West Second Street
Court Square
Amic
Record Street
Tragic Alvey Family Funeral Set for Wednesday
Fire in Florence Villa Florida killed Harry C Alvey his wife and three children. The family home was a handsome orange grove residence overlooking a lake. Neighbors found the flames and the bodies were recovered in the children's room. The origin of the blaze remains a mystery. Funeral arrangements were being made in Hagerstown and Winter Haven with services to be held Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Alvey
Hagers
Miz
Glenn H. Worthington
Florence Villa
Florida
Alveys
Mr. Alvey
Worthington
Mrs. Alvey
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Alvey
Hagerstown
Judge Worthington
Br. Alvey
Six Men Receive Work Through Big Brothers Aid
Six unemployed city men have been given jobs via the Big Brothers Association with help from local businessmen who can employ them three to four days weekly. The labor bureau urges employers to leave names at the City Registrar to match workers with openings, aiming to start building projects soon while costs are lower than in summer. Committee members include Henry A. Hahn, chairman, Jacob Rohrback, William G. Reinrauth, George H. Zimmermann, and William J. Grove of Lime Kiln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Brothers Association
Labor Bureau Committee
City Register
Henry A. Hahn
Jacob Rohrback
William G. Reinrauth
George H. Zimmerman
William J. Grove
Still After Horse Thief in Virginia Stolen by Arthur Monroe
Arthur Monroe alias Arthur Davis, described as a negro, is sought for stealing a valuable horse from John A. Schaeffer's stables on Christmas Eve or early Christmas morning. The horse has been recovered and returned to Schaeffer. Local authorities and Sheriff Lindsey of Middleburg, Va., are pursuing the arrest with warrants issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Monroe
Arthur Davis
John A. Schaeffer
Virginia
Mr. Schaeffer
Jesse E. Smith
Milton E Tucker
West Patrick Street
Geo
John Schaeffer
Frederick
Waterbury
Lindsey
Middleburg
Fire Companies to Elect United and Junior Meetings Monday Night
The United and Junior Fire companies plan annual officer elections next Monday with a preceding banquet for all members. President Robert A. Bennett will preside as the committee works to ensure a successful event. The Junior company’s New Year’s Eve Ball is set for Thursday at Junior Hall with Roy Shipley Harry Gilbert John Blumenauer Raymond Lay Frank Kennedy and Frank James in charge. Music by the Braddock Heights orchestra will accompany the decorated hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United and
United and Junior Fire Companies
United Co
Robert A. Bennett
Roy Shipley
Harry Gilbert
John Blumenauer
Raymond Lay
Frank Kennedy
Frank James
Braddock Heights
State Roads Opens 1915 Odds-and-Ends Bids Today
The State Roads Commission will open bids for odds and ends road contracts for 1915. With current awards and January bids the main links of the system will near completion, and 85 percent of the state roads are finished or under contract. On January 14 bids for 3.6 million dollars in road bonds will be opened to finish the 6.6 million four percent loan. Frederick motorists failing to renew 1915 licenses after January 1 face arrest, as traffic officers warn. Licenses must appear on motor vehicles starting January 1, 1915. new licenses are dark blue with white lettering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Frederick
Jacob Quinn
John Blumenauer
Baltimore
Aged Woman Breaks Hip in Fall at Home
Mrs. F. T. Brengle of North Market street, aged 80, fell from a chair at her residence and sustained a fractured hip. Despite her advanced age she is getting along as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Brengle
North Market Street
Local notes mix social events and a theft report
The page lists events including the Firemen's Annual Ball at Junior Fire Co with 50 cent gents and free ladies, dancing at 9, Brad Dock Heights Orchestra, and a Frederick City Hospital Guild meeting on December 30. It also mentions an All Stars vs Diamonds match at Diamond Bowling Alleys, a theft report of a Parcel Post package to Rev Albert Bell, and an advertisement for Home Building and Loan Series No 12 plus Victor Records January at Shipley’s Temple of Fancy.
Sloan's Liniment advertised for neuralgia relief
A vintage ad promotes Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia and nerve pain by applying it to the affected area without rubbing, claiming quick penetration to soothe inflamed nerves. It extols use for colds joints lumbago sciatica and related pains and offers a 25 cent bottle from druggists with a money back caveat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Relatives in War Report No Casualties Yet in Family
Good news from relatives abroad as no casualties are reported among John MacGill and his brothers and nephews serving in British forces. Nephew James MacElroy, a Highland Light Infantry corporal, writes of better rations and clothing, coastal defense, and his promotion. Other nephews serve in army and navy, with hopeful views on ending the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacGil
East Fifth Street
Scotland
James MacElroy
MacElroy
John
David MacElroy
Army
Navy
Germany
MacGill
John, Jr
America
Woolwich
Marine Reserves
Albert Schouler
Max
Robert Schmidt
Robert
Alfred Kirch
Red Cross
Frederick
August Meier
West Fourth Street
Ten PInn et Open Night at Independent Hall
A lively ad style notice invites all to Ten-Pinntet bowling at Independent Hall on the second floor with a five cent price per game and a weekly highest score prize. Also mentions local business ads including a real estate investment pledge, blue ribbon groceries, fur buying, homemade kraut, and a cough syrup with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naaon
Bank Officers and Names Listed in Historical Ledger
A list of bank officers and staff appears, naming the vice president cashier Samuel G. Duvall and several assistant cashiers and clerks. The text includes multiple names with titles, likely from a period ledger or organizational roster. It reflects a formal roster with positions such as cashier, assistant cashier, and various named individuals.
Election Notice for Bank Directors in Frederick Maryland
December 8 1914 notice from Citizens National Bank Frederick Maryland sets election date for January 12 1915 between 10 am and 12 pm at the bank house to choose directors for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick, Md
Citizens National Bank of
Frederick
Maryland
Real estate bargains offered by Markwood D Harp in Frederick Md
Market listings advertise three properties for sale including a 212 story brick house with steam heat and closets in each room, a 222 story brick house with hardwood floors in West Fourth Street’s new development, and an Elm bungalow with reception hall and dining room. Terms are easy, possession immediate, and inspection urged at Room 1 Pythian Castle Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market Sr
West Fourth Street
DH Ave
K. Seventh St
Pearree's Pharmacy Provides Prompt Care and Full Stock
Pearree's Pharmacy offers a complete stock and organized service for prompt care and dispatch of all orders. The drug store of special service operates from 188 Market Street with telephone access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Drug Store OF Special Service
Market ST
After Christmas Sale Opens With Deep Reductions
Local retailer promotes a brisk sale with discounted prices on hand bags, suspenders, armbands, rain coats, umbrellas, and furs. Prices include 98 cents for purses, 89 cents for suspenders, and umbrellas at 1.19 to 1.39. Real estate listings also advertised with "for sale" notices and mentions of 27 Court Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Grayson Merc hr Real Estate Loans and Farms Listing
Graton H Gr merch offers 161 acre farm near railroad and 30 acre parcel near electric carling with church school and store nearby. 137 acres Limestone land near Frederick and Temes Carroll and Montgomery counties. City property for business and homes at Once People’s Insurance Building corner Church and Court Sta. Also modern dwellings on West Third Elm Madison East Second East Church and East Seconda Street. CALL AND SEE MY LIST. MONEY TO LOAN ON MORTGAGES. OFFICE WITH F G THOMAS SON WEST PATRICK ST NOV 20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson H. Staley
Goldeln
Price
Frederick
Fredrick
Walkeraville
State Road
Woodeborg
Offich
Redh
Gratson H. Merchr
Btate Road
Teme
Carroll
Montgomery Cunties
People's Insurance
Corner Church
Court Sta
West Third Street
Elm Street
Madison Street
East Church St
East Seconda Street
West Secondatreet
F. G. Thomas & Son
Patrick ST
Abaugh Harrington Real Estate and Insurance Notice
Real estate and insurance ad listing farms near Frederick with 158 acres and 100 acres, water, fence, proximity to railroads, schools, and churches. Mentions terms, fruit land, and water access with liberal terms. Also offers surety bonds, loans on real estate, city and county business property, and insurance including windstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REALE
Tate and Insurance
Frederick
State Road
Walkerewile
Wateh
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Paily News
Jupiter
Saturn
Mare
Mercury
Venus
Milky Way
Newa
Washington
Mer
United States Weather Bureau
Acs
California
Lewis O. Whip
San Diego
Cal
Californa
California Commission of Immigration and Housing
Obs
Fire Companies
Junior Fire Co
Cts
Frederick City Hospital
All Stars and Diamonds
Diamond Bowling Alleys
Artlington Hotel
Albert Bell
York
Arlington Hotel
Home Building and Loan Association
Toent
Victor Records
Shipley's Temple OF
John MacGill
Great Britain
Ara
Mra
Schooler
Frederick County
Blue Ribbon Grocery
WM. 2D
Baumgardner
N. Market St
James Bicos
West Fifth Street
Pearre
Medgera
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
J. D. Baker
Eec
WM. G. Baker
A. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Anat
Joseph McDivit
Bure
Toomas H. Hallen
Joan
Ramanuae
Danis Baxxa
Wa. G. Barre
D. H. Contry
C.M. Tomas
P. L. Hanarrt
D. B. Exyacoga
Newman
Joan O. Motrea
J.D. Baxea
Markwood D. Harp
Marekwood D. Harp
Pythian Castle Building
Pearre's Pharmacy
John D. Kendrickson
Heigher Clusa
Nedig & Miller
Potts & Griffin
Thuy
COURT
Thomas P. Rice
Grayson NH
Staley
Door
Rederick
Pike
Harry G. Tritapoer
Pythian Castle
Reas
John N. Clary
Albaugh & Harrington
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!