Frederick Fred News 1899 Moon Phases and Fourth of July Plans
The July 1 1899 issue notes Moon phases and Fourth of July preparations in Frederick. It applauds the United Drill Association firemen, urges flag displays from Monday to Tuesday, and comments on local enterprise at Catoctin Furnace and Blue Mountain properties including ore and tourism potential. It cites editorials on industrial plans and rail access boosting the Blue Ridge region.
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United Drill Association
Frederick
Temple of Justice
All Saints
Contemporaries Mock Campaigns and Naval Uniforms
A Maryland comment column notes odd campaign bar behavior in politics and describes readers catching black basa in the Potomac. It mentions U S Navy uniforms for an admiral and distinguishes George Dewey, while a Frederick News tale about a cannon in Slagerstown contrasts with other local press coverage.
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Maryland
Baltimore Herald
United States
George Dewey
Baltimore American.s
Minutes of Merriness and Neighborhood Banter
Dialogs about Fourth of July preparations and neighborly snubs mix with clipped quotes from period newspapers. Humorous exchanges show mischief over fireworks and a playful jab at social norms. The piece blends domestic chatter with snippets from Washington Star Kansas City Star and Chicago News.
Voices on Schley and Paris lodging prices in war era press
A compilation of remarks from multiple papers criticizing the anti Schley campaign and noting Paris lodging price hikes for American visitors. It contrasts American views of the Santiago affair with Parisian hospitality and praises Schley's standing amid slander.
Attre Hosts Friday Dance and Picnics at Braddock Heights
At Braddock Heights a Friday evening dance drew good attendance while a Manor party held a picnic the previous afternoon. Upcoming events include the Eastern Star picnic on July 18 and St. John's Catholic Sands School picnic on July 25.
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Braddock Heights
Attre
Eastern Star
St. John’s Catholic Sands School
Patent Obtained by Local Resident and Attorney Firm
Louis Bagger and Co patent attorneys of Washington report that on the last day Mr. Harry Zimmerman, a resident of this place, obtained three valuable patents for improvements in horse collars.
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Louis Bagger & Co
Washington, D.C
Harry Zimmerman
Hove
Our Glorious Fourth-1600. Our fag on high and drums
Fragmentary patriotic verse describes a Fourth of July scene with Red White and blue colors and a call for cannons to roar. It references Yankee soldiers, Columbia, and ideals of liberty. The text mentions South and North conflict and foreign lands like Cuba.
Brave Colored Seaman John C Jordan Gunner on Olympia
John C Jordan born July 6 1871 in Washington DC rose to captain a gun aboard the Dewey flagship Olympia at Manila Bay. He left public schools after one year of high school, joined the Navy for five years and twenty days, then earned entry to the Ronnery School before enlisting in July 1802, becoming the first colored seaman gunner in the US Navy.
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Olympia
Manila
John C. Jordan
Washington
United States Navy
Hoe
Dewey
Manila Bay
D. C
Margaret E
Henry Jordan
Ronnery School
Veteran Sailor C J Jordan Retires After Four-Decade Service
C J Jordan, long time Navy man, served twelve years in continuous duty and fought at Manila as captain of an eight inch gun aboard the Olympia. He helped destroy Cavite and Sangley Point targets and later aided in removing obstacles in the Pasig river. After a voyage to New York in 1899 he must retire due to deafness from his diving and target work. He now lives with his mother and sister at 68 Acker street northeast in Washington.
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Trutil
New York Times
Admiral Schley
Dewey
Cervera
Troth
Schley
Colon
Asiatic
Manila
Olympia
Qunuers
Olympis
Stokey Morgan
Jordan
Cavite
Sangley Point
Engineer Corps
Pasig
Raleigh
New York
Washington
Acker Street
Days Gone By Local Highlights From Early Frederick
From an old scrapbook key items note copper discovery near Liberty and fine tobacco on Merryland Tract. Frederick’s 1797 population reached 2,000 with 449 dwellings. Early church bells, rebuilt spires, and town clock cases mark 18th to 19th century changes. The first brick house and market on West Patrick, and records of a Dutch court house on Record street. Lamps lit streets in 1832 and the first ice cream was made at Keller and Dewman's coal office site.
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Liberty
Merryland
Frederick
Markes and
Patrick
Patrick Street
Record Street
Keller & Dewman
Market Melange Reports A Busy July Market Morning
The market brigade opened the day with cool, clear conditions as dealers began at dawn. Prices listed include eggs at 12 to 14 cents a dozen and butter at 15 cents per pound, with fruits, vegetables, and meats priced across a broad range and many offerings plentiful for the season.
July Echoes From Girl About Town Column
The column riffs on midsummer July life in Frederick and nearby towns. It recalls Gettysburg, Independence Day, local dances, picnics, fishing parties, parades, and social scenes with mentions of Emmitsburg Braddock Myersville and national events. It notes preparations for July fourth, fairs, and civic mood as residents enjoy summer rituals and light local gossip.
Lost and found cow pledge to return to owner
Lost and found notice from a farm reader seeking the return of a female cow. It asks Flader to return the animal to John M Encle and provides a garbled location in Middle Alley near Pockethook. Owner can retrieve by calling the News Office.
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Flader
John M
Ameontoft Taoues
Nws
Purely Personal Social Notes Round Frederick Visits
A stream of short news items records visits and travels in Frederick and nearby towns. Walter Hargett visited Buena Vista friends while Miss Belen Stauffer spent a day at Blue Ridge Summit. Maude and Bertha Trundle visited Cumberland. J M Mason of Charlestown WV visited Frederick. D W Stauffer left for Blue Ridge Summit. Loms Nixdorf of Philadelphia visited his Frederick roots. Mrs Richard Mareen Duvall of Baltimore visited Kerazat. Miss Mary Goldsborough noted. Eva Vernon has returned to Frederick. Blanche Mammett of Thurmont travels to New York to stay with her brother. Ross Stern visiting grandparents, B Rosenour. Baltimore friends hosted a party for young acquaintances. Rev J Addison Ingle departed for Annapolis. Frank E Davis, Baltimore architect, registered at City Hotel. A W S Guthrie of St Joseph MO visiting Emmitsburg. Robert Bennett and Miss Jessie Bennett visiting Miss Bland’s in West North Avenue, Baltimore. Weather noted as pleasant, mild, and gentle.
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Buena Vista
Belen Stauffer
Blue Ridge Summit
Maude
Bertha Trundle
Cumberland
J. M. Mason
Charlestown
W_ Va
Frederick
D. W. Stauffer
Biue Ridge Summit
Loms Nixdorf
Philadelphia
Richard Mareen Duvall
Baltimore
Kerazat
Mary Goldsborough
Eva Vernon
West Third Street
Blanche Mammett
Thurmont
New York
Chace Hammett
Ross Stern
B. Rosenour
J. Addison Ingle
Annapolis
Frank E. Davis
City Hotel
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