Daily History Chronicle of 1777 to 1915 Highlights
The item recalls Washington's Princeton victory in 1777, his ruse to mislead the British commander, Rachel the French actress's death in 1858, and French troops retaking Steinbach in Alsace in 1915. Astronomical notes list evening planets Jupiter Mars Venus Mercury and the morning star Saturn, with the Guardians of the Pole near the Great Dipper around 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Princeton
N. J
Rachel
Steinbach
Alsace
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Saturn
New Year Advertisements Sweep Through Local Listings
A fragmented ad page shows varied notices from clothing and furniture stores to lost items and job ads. Names such as Rosenstock Bros, Neidig & Miller, and R. C. Strangman appear beside requests for help, rental offerings, and services. Multiple boxes list job seekers and helpers, with a brief items like a breastpin and gloves lost, and venues like Market Street and Third Street referenced among the scattered entries. The page also notes society groups, stores, and a UDC auto storage dividend, signaling a bustling start to the new year with many local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenstock Bros. Opera ‘House
John Barrimore Empire
Wee E “Curly
Manna
Neidig & Miller Street Boots
Markey’s
Commercial State Bank
R. R, Lewis
News Farmers
Cook
Third St
Market St
News Office
Willard
R. C. Strangman
New Year Greetings
Thos
Kemp Bedding
Carty’s
Meier’s Bakery
UDC
Bennett's _Mountain City Garage
Calendar for 1916 Now Ready for Subscribers
The News announces the first of the 1916 calendars is completed and ready for distribution. The calendar uses the familiar type with white dates on a black background for easy distant reading. Those unable to visit The News Office can mail a two cent stamp to cover postage and wrapping.
Among the Sick
Local residents on West Church street and nearby areas report varied health statuses. Mrs. Bales suffers a severe vertigo attack but is recovering, while Miss Crumbaugh and Mrs Huntsberry show improvement and illness respectively. Robert Zimmerman of Wells Fargo remains bedridden, and Mrs Huplett has returned home after hospital care. Ex-County Commissioner Hogarth is improving from acute indigestion in New Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bales
West Church Street
Susie Crumbaugh
Charlies E. Huntsberry
West Eve Street
Robert E. Zimmerman
Wells Fargo & Company Express
Edward Huplett
Germantown
City Hospital
William H. Hogarth
New Market
Year ends with resolve to extend streetcar to Mt Olivet cemetery
In 1916 a reflective appraisal notes last year's bills paid and memories kept. It foresees a year of purpose and plans including extending the street railroad to Mt Olivet cemetery before the summer tourist season arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Groff Brothers Take Over North Market Florist
Charles B. Groff assumes charge of the David Groff florist on North Market Street after twenty years of service by David Groff who will retire. Charles plans auto delivery and previously served as a deputy in the Clerk's office. A fire at Thomas Sullivan’s Wenner Street residence caused attic and room damage with losses estimated in the hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Groff
North Market Street
Charles B. Groff
David Grom
Charles Groff
Court House
Brunswick
Thomas Sullivan
Wenner Street
West End
Jask
Meeting Postponed for City Ministerial Association
A regular meeting of the City Ministerial Association, previously set for the morning, is postponed until February.
Robberies Hit Brunswick and Frederick Areas Near Safe Breaks
Three New Year burst of burglaries reported in Frederick and Brunswick as suspects target Winebrewer & Son Brunswick branch and East Bound station. Brunswick burglars smashed front windows to gain entry. only minor loot and tickets taken at East Bound station. Frederick home of jeweler James Doll ransacked with silverware exposed. bulldog on duty likely deterred further theft. No arrests yet, detectives investigating. matches suggest amateur involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Winebrewer & Son
East B. & C
Frederick
James £. Doll
Rockwell Terrace
Winebrewer
Brunewicz
D.C. Winebrener and Son
Bridge Street
R. L. Wiles
Doll
Sheriff weigh suspect in Lancaster murder case
Officials believe John Williams, now at Montevue Hospital with a throat wound, is the suspect in the Lancaster cotton mill superintendent slaying of November 6, 1915. Williams claimed he was in Campbell land at the time, but steel-yard records show no confirmation. No trace of him has been found in Rockville or nearby Montgomery County. In a separate incident, Miss Mary Robinson injured her knee climbing a fence during a New Year masquerade near Jefferson while visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
John Williams
Montevue Hospital
Lancaster
S. C
Williams
Campbelland
Rockville
Montgomery County
Mary Robinson
E. S. Robinson
East Patrick Street
Jefferson
Lenora Miller
Peart
Emma Nusz
Tatters
Fry
Tefferson
Robin i
Valuable Mare Dies After Frederick Fair Draught Display
A bay percheron mare belonging to County Commissioner Thomas X. Mohler died last week. The pair had formed a two horse heat draught exhibit at the Frederick Fair a year ago, and Mohler had refused 3800 for the pair. The other animal died shortly after the pair in 1914. Washington County Water Company announces meter rates start April 1, with about 3,000 meters installed and roughly 1,400 houses awaiting meters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas X. Mohler
Frederick Fair
Washington County Water Company
Firemen Elect Tonight at Joint Meeting Banquet
The annual meeting of the Junior and United Steam Fire Engine Companies is set for this evening at 7 30 with election of officers. After the United gathering, the annual banquet will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Steam Fire Engine
United
Thurmont Farmers Institute plans underway
Thurmont prepares for the Farmers Institute this month with a re cent meeting at Elder John S Weybright's home approving last year's work and naming committees to oversee departments such as Household Effects Fruit and Orchard Exhibits Grain and Farm Products Poultry Building Preparation and more. Prominent speakers will be secured and the date will be announced as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
Farmers’ Institute
John 8. Weybright
Burg Named Special Soliciting Agent for Baltimore Division
Mr. Burg, longtime Frederick railroad agent, has been appointed special soliciting agent for the Baltimore Division. He begins today from November 9, 1915, after recovering from illness. Burg is well known among shippers and railroad men for his experience and value to the company. Zeigler succeeded him and will move to Frederick with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Burg
Frederick
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore
Burg
Fred“Tick
H. J. S. Zeigler
December 1915 clerk’s office records summary
In December 119 instruments were filed with the clerk. Deeds 77, mortgages 27 including one charted mortgage, 11 lis pendens, two powers of attorney, one release and one agreement. Eighty eight marriage licenses issued. thirty three ministers certificates not returned. In 1915 total filings 1820 with deeds 1102 mortgages 544. One thousand five hundred seventeen marriage licenses issued.
Advertised Letters in Frederick City Post Office
The Frederick City Post Office lists remaining advertised letters. Gentlemen list includes Atkins Baldwin Birely Dameller Echerd J M Hayes Jones Mercer Meyer Plum mer Simpson Shorger White. Ladies list includes Aubert Cramer Cover Frantz tor Kline Miles Parkins Riley Sweet Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
W. A. Atkins
Frank Longer Baldwin
R. M. Birely
K. G. Dameller
Roy Echerd
Gold Coin Store Co
J. M. Hayes
David Jones
Harry Mobile
John E. Mercer
Henry C. Meyer
Elias Plummer
A. J. Simpson
David Shorger
Inc
R. White
Church Crowded to Hear Singers in The Light Eternal Cantata
The Middletown Reformed church choir presented The Light Eternal to a packed Methodist Episcopal service crowd. Directed by E L Coblentz and Mrs H D Beachley with Grayson H Staley aiding, the performance drew early arrivals and earned high praise for the singers and organist Miss Elizabeth Knott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Reformed Church
E. L. Coblentz
H. D. Beachley
Thuront
Grayson H. Staley
Frederick
Elizabeth Knott
Holy Name Society Elects Officers at St John’s Parish
The Holy Name Society of St John’s Catholic church elected officers for the new term at a meeting led by Rev. FroW Kane. Edward J. Smith becomes vice president, Dr L Jamison secretary, Joseph Haller treasurer, and John Wilson master of devices with Geo Gannon as Hals Name vespers preceded the session and welcomed several new members. Diamonds Defeat Brunswick in Bowling at Frederick Alleys with a 1574 to 1253 score. individual game totals listed. County Constables to be Named Wednesday January 10. Newt Wonming reports officials for Moeyne will be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society
St. John's Catholic Church
Frow
Kane
Edward J. Smith
L. Jamison
Joseph Haller
John Wilson
Geo. Gannon
Newt Wonming
Moievne
Hood College Plans January Recitals And Lectures
After a two week Christmas break Hood College returns to resume the second half of the year with a busy January. Misa Virginia Carty will give a piano recital January 10 followed by Dr. A W Lamar speaking on Dixie Before the War January 19 and the Bostonia Sextette Club January 31 at Seminary Hall East Church street. University Extension lectures begin February 7 with Dr J Duncan Spaeth of Princeton on Representative Interpretations From Life for six weeks. Hood College clubs held reunions during holidays with the Southern Pennsylvania Cumberland Valley and Eastern Pennsylvania clubs meeting in Hanover Hagerstown Reading and at Easter respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Carty
Misa Virginia Carty
A. W. Lamar
College Park
J. Duncan Spaeth
Princeton
Spaeth
Frederick
Hood College
Southern Pennsylvania
Hanover
Cumberland Valley
Hagerstown
Club of
Eastern Pennsylvania
Reading
Dr. Apple
Wehler
Western Pennsylvania
Farm Sale Dispute Settled by Circuit Court Decree
A circuit court decree dismisses the bill of complaint by Jonas Summers and wife against Worthington O Glaze and wife with costs to defendants. The suit claimed Glaze authorized W N Jolliffe to sell their Harmony Grove farm, a sale agreement signed by both parties and Mrs Glaze, and a $1,900 cash tender refused by Glaze. The court found no pretense of part performance and ruled against fraud claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Worthington
Peter
Jonas V. Summers
Worthington O. Glaze
Glaze
W. N Jolliffe
Harmony Grove
Jacob Rohrback
Glazes
Stoner and Weinberg
Local Officers and Business Figures Named in Report
Officers listed include Z. D. Baker and John S. Newman with several Bakers and Conley, plus M. D. Co. M. Thomas and P. L. Hargett. Names Neidig & Miller appear as associates. Ramsburg and Gambrill noted among executives. No clear event specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Ramsburg
Daniel Baker
Wm. G. Baker
C. H. Conley
M.D. Co
M. Thomas
P. L. Hargett
D. E. Kefauver
John S. Newman
J. D. Baker
J. H. Gambrill, Jr
Thos. H. Haller
HD. Baker
Real estate list of farms for sale near multiple towns
Grayson H Mercer real estate offers numerous farms for sale with possession in April. Listings include 143 acres near Lewistown, 180 near Lewistown, 28 near Lewistown, 40 near Charlenville, 120 near Monrovia, 30 near Cutton, 157 one mile from McKalg, 124 near Woodsboro, 10 near Creagerstown, 76 near Troutville, 200 near Lewistown, 26 near Mt Zion, and 18 near Mt Zion. Also offers insurance and invites business. Located at Pythian Castle Building, 7 Frederick Md. List highlights productive county farms and services include light lightning protection, windstorm, loans and investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson H. Mercer
Lewistown
Charlenville
Monrovia
Cutton
McKalg
Woodsboro
Creagerstown
Troutville
Mt. Zion
Pythian Castle Building
Frederick, Md
Albaugh & Harrington
Matene Albaugh & Harrington
Real Estate & Insurance
Woodshors
Rata
Middleburg
Anick Bure
Remington
Smith-Premier
Acreage list near multiple towns in Maryland area
A fragmented inventory lists numerous plots of land ranging from four to 234 acres. Locations include Frederick Bethel Feagaville Adamstown Johbnaville Woodsboro Lewistown Walkersville F ibses Woods Frederter McKalg New Midway Creagerstown Monrovia and Walken with distances noted such as 5 miles and 6 miles from various reference points. The entries mix approximate measurements and misspellings indicating a survey or property catalog fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Bethel
Feagaville
Adamstown
Johbnaville
Woodsboro
Lewistown
Walkersville
Fibses
Woods
Frederter
McKalg
Johneville
Unionville
New Midway
Creagerstown
Monrovia
Walken
Monthly Meeting Notice of Fitzhugh Lee Chapter U DC
January fourth Tuesday at 730 p m Mrs G Wesley Kindley cor sec storage for autos apply to Quynn 220 East Patrick Street all special holiday photo coupons redeemable during January Homer s Studio former Bell s Farm and Mill for sale 30 acres with 4 room house barn and outbuildings good frame mill machinery near Lewistown Maryland terms to Willam V EF Long Lewistown Md or Grayson H Staley real estate and insurance agent Frederick Md
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
U. DC
G. Wesley Kindley
Homer
Bell's
Lewistown
State Road
R. R. Station
Willam V. EF. Long
Election Notice for Dairymen's Association Frederick County
Notice of a meeting of the Dairymen's Association of Frederick County Maryland on Tuesday January 4 1916 at 2 pm in the Grand Jury Room Court House Frederick City for electing officers and a board of directors for the ensuing year Also a note from Gosnell Bros Frederick MD unable to travel due to bad roads and a casual ad for Crisfield Oysters and Blue Ribbon Grocery services inclusion of miscellaneous garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Citizens National Bank of
Maryland
WM. G. Zimmerman
Dairymen's Association
Frederick County
Grand Jury Room
Court House
Frederick City
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
United States Weather Bureau
C. B. Groff
Grother
David
Thurmont Planning
Mesara
Robert Rouzer
Birely
J. H. Prudhomme
Roger Geisbert
Samuel Long
David G. Zentz
Wm. J. Martin
Goon Ag
MR. Burg
Diamonds
Diamond
Dunondi
O. Miller
L. Renn
Winmerman
K. Greenwall
Crum
IGS
Wunswick
Brooks
Wenner
Orrison
Nichols
Holtland
Carty
Edgar K. Jones
Bertha O. Burdette
Boyds
John Tavenner
Viola Johnson
Leesburg
Spencer E Mort
Ethel J. Frushour
Loys Station
Ralph G. Morrison
Ruth E. Harner
Emmitsburg
Reil
John Francis Smith
West Second Street
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick. MD
Capital
John D. Hendrickson
Eurplus
Z. D. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmisrman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Asst
Joseph McDivit
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Potts & Griffin
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
West Third
ST. Frederick
Thomas Prior
Thomas P.rice
Frsderick, MD
Heer Urbana
Mt. Pleasant
Freder
Bloomfield
Walkers Villa
Maren
Mr. Zien
Grayson HB. Staley
Court Street
Markwood D. Harp
Urbana
Tederick
Inna
Erick
Sebeckies
Utica
Pis Gon Sree
Mey Mauss
Sanne ‘Red
Ing
Reem
Prerless
Quynn
Grayson Hi. Staley
Real Estate and Insurance Agt
Harry B. Witter
John W. Grove
Gosnell Bros
Crisfield Oysters
Blue Ribbon Grocery
James Bicgs
Vinlia
Jeseary Iisis
Court St
Oma
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