Fragmented 1778 to 1904 historical notes in Daily News
A compact listing sketches pivotal moments: 1778 Wyom ing massacre of Americans by British Tories and Indians near Wilmingto n, 1863 Gettysburg day with Pickett repulsed, 1896 Spanish squadron destroyed after Santiago chase, 2004 Port Arthur battle with Japanese destroyers, and the death of Clair McKelway. Also notes on a 1917 J P Morgan attempt and an astronomical events brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily History Clase
Wyoming
Gettysburg
Pickett
Cervera
Lampoon
Schley
Santiago Harbor
General Shafter
Santiago
Port Arthur
Clair McKelway
The
Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn
J. P. Morgan
Frank Holt
United States
New Advertisements Today Across Market Street Area
Classified snippets list openings and notices from local businesses and individuals including Albaugh Harrington cook Wanted at 213 S Market St and Lombings Wanted. Also references to lost items, furnished rooms for rent, autos for sale, bargain bulletin, jewelry store ads, and public notices across town with names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance
Farma
miaSag Siasie
Albaugh & Harrington
Cook
S. Market St
Hammond Urner
Diamond
Renj. Rosenour
Arate
N. Market St
Doll Bros
Lath
F. Cramer
W. P
Nstateere
Fred. Gas & Elec
Seeger & Co
No News on Fourth Holiday Closure Notice
The News will observe July 4 as a holiday and will not publish tomorrow. Editorial and business offices will be closed for the day.
Work of Death and Local Obituaries in Martinsburg and Area
Obituary notices record the deaths of Mrs. A L H Williams of Martinsburg aged about 99 after a brief illness, with survivors including two daughters, a son, and several siblings, funeral at her home and interment at Norbourne cemetery. Also noted are deaths of John J. Koontz of Waynesboro aged 77 and Jefferson D. Mobley of Baltimore, with service details, residences, and family ties across Frederick, Martinsburg, Hancock, and Waynesboro, plus brief funeral arrangements and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. H. Williams
Annie Laura Henshaw Williams
Edward Claggett Williams
Martinsburg
W. Va
Williams
Levi Henshaw
Annie Snodgrass Henshaw
Edgewater
Bunker Hill
Frederick
Littie
Butler
Hedgesville
Robert Levi Henshaw
Clarinda
Iowa
Valley Virginia Berry
Dallas
Tex
Mabel Henshaw Gardiner
Shepherdstown
Frances Little Henshaw
Edgar C. Henshaw
Norbourne Cemetery
John J. Koontz
Waynesboro
Mr. Koontz
Middletown
Ibis County
George
Rebecca
Long) Koontz
Dora Hugo
Baltimore
Joseph FE
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Waynesbury
Archie Oste
R Mehri
Elmer Dixon
P. Mehri Hiteshew
Mount Olivet Cemetery
C. C. Carty
Jefferson C. Mobley
Jefferson D. Mobley
Edmonson Avenue
Mr. Mobley
Plan to Receive Ad for Soldiers Names of Contributors Published
The Frederick National League for National Defense committee, with Joseph D. Baker as president and John Francis Smith as secretary treasurer, will publish contributor names in The News and The Post. Amounts remain undisclosed, with totals allocated to aid families of Company A. Contributions sent to John Francis Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League For National Defense
Hammond Urner
Glenn H. Worthington
Joseph D. Baker
John L. Johnson
John Francis Smith
Treasrer
Frederick
the News
the Post
Company
Markey
Munshower
Post
Funerals and Local News From the Area
Funeral details for Mrs. Gabriel Burgee and Mrs. Margaret Kline include church services, pallbearers, and interment sites. Big Braddock crowd attends song service and concert with address by H F Brombarger. Also notes no Chautauqua this year, Scout meetings in Frederick, a barn fire in Loudoun, record raspberry crop, and local office closures and illness reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
H. F. Brombarger
Boonsboro
Harriette Mantz
York
Elmer
W. Remsburg
Newville
Emory L. Coblentz
Grayson H. Staley
Weddle Arrested for Board Skipping After Promised Payment
Jesse Weddle, charged with skipping a board bill owed to Daniel L. Bruser of Catoctin Furnace, was picked up by Sheriff Roderick in Frederick. He claimed he would pay half of the amount from his next pay, having earlier said he worked on the B and C at Brunswick. He faces a scheduled hearing this week on a separate board-skip charge and was reportedly seen in New York prior to his Frederick arrest. Also, a garage fire caused alarm but no damage. Worthington P. Wechter, former county tax collector, announces candidacy for Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Encampment, IOOF Maryland, opposing two others with votes to be counted in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Weddle
Rodarick
Weddle
August T. Brust
Daniel L. Bruser
Catoctin
B. and C
Brunswick
New York
Frederick
B. and O
Roderick
Worthington P. Wechter
Boonabero
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Maryland
Planning for Tournament in Pine Mountain Park
Plans are underway for the annual Tournament and picnic at Pine Mountain Park near Liberty town on Wednesday July 19. Committee members are busy preparing, with expectations to surpass previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Mountain Park
Libertytown
Frederick community notices and upcoming parades
Local readers are urged to attend the Red Men's parades and fraternal events at city venues including the Opera House and Castle Bar racks. Seeger and Co promouvoir Diamond Brand Aluminum Ware while Buttons and uniform bank members prepare for the Fourth of July parade. raspberries for sale and a lost silk bag reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeger and Co. Aluminum Club
City Opera House
Geo. M. Chambers
John H. Bennett
Plans for Extension Lectures at Frederick
The University Extension Society's Frederick center reports six lectures last year by Dr. J Duncan Spaeth on Representative Interpretations of Life. Attendance averaged 188 with a peak of 238. Receipts 256.50 and expenditures 321.46 drew from bank reserve for 59, leaving 217.75 at 4 percent. Officers re elected. lecturer and subject for next season to be decided by executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College Seminary
University Extension Society
Frederick
J. Duncan Spaeth
Princeton University
Joseph H. Apple
Mass “Rosa Duvall
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Bertha Trail
Rosa Duvall
U. S. G. Rupp
Henri L. G. Kieffer
Charles E. Wehler
John D. Hendrickeon
Mary C. Ott
Pearl Bader
Great Braddock Picnic Held At Clifton Grove
A notice announces the Great Braddock Picnic at Mrs. Mercer’s Grove Clifton on Saturday August 12 with music by the Moose and Middletown Bands. Bids to sell exclusive rights are due by 12 noon July 12. committee may reject all bids. Roy C W Schaffer, Frederick Maryland.
Farm for Sale Near Woodsboro by Albatgh & Harrington
Countywide crop insurance offered as lightning risk grows. Farm for sale two and a half miles from Woodsboro, highly cultivated with good buildings. Opportunity to own a fine acre tract with prime location. Call or write Albatgh & Harrington, 7 Market St. Phone 74.
Real estate deals near Frederick City by Cramer & Stauffer
60 farms ranging 40 to 300 acres offered with special bargains. Also 25 dwelling houses in Frederick City. Potential buyers urged to call and visit Cramer & Stauffer at 25 Court Street to inspect offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Cramer & Stauffer
Court Street
Fredonia Council to Parade July 3 Meet in Council Room
Fredonia Council No 46 members are asked to meet Monday evening July 3 at 7 oclock in the council room to participate in the Fraternal Orders parade. Bring white gloves by order of the council. Washington Street School. Only through school board permission may anyone enter school premises with a $5 fine for offenses. Grace Reformed Church ladies offer five cent lunch at 319 North Market Street July 3 4 5 and 6 from 9 am to 3 pm featuring ham beef egg sandwiches milk lemonade ice cream and coffee. Briscoe Garage offers low repair rates at 633 N Market and 921 phone. New Series for Home Building and Loan Association Series 5 shares 50 cents each. Three and a half year term with over five percent earnings join at Commercial State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. R. of K
P. AH
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Castle Barracks
C. Allen Jones
Fredonia
Ladies of Grace Reformed Church
North Market Street
Home Building and Loan Association
Commercial State Bank
William FE
Edgar Fi. McBride
200 Acres of Improved Farm Near Frederick State Road
Promises 200 acres along State Road four miles from Frederick, with all buildings. 82 acres under cultivation and a fine house with barn and outbuildings. adjoining Mt Airy. 128 acres cultivated with good buildings. another 166 acres on Heights described as a cheap farm for investment. Seller offers to show to prospective purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Monrovia
New Market District
Walkeraville
Woodaboro
Marewood D
HARP
Pythian Castle
Frederick
State Road
Mt. Airy
Epiess
Airy
New London
Mt. Afry
Gratson H. Werder
Weat South &J
Run Avenue
Young Orchard
RB. & CO
City
Grayson H. Mercer
RFA Estate Worns and Insurance
Pythian Castle Bldg
Also Mentioned on This Page
HE Daily News
Saturn
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Mercury
Washington, D. C
United States Weather Bureau
J. D. Baker
John Francis’ Smith
Gabriel Burgee
S. Ignatius Catholic Church
Urbana
Fr. Jordan
James Day
W. E. Hendrickson
E. L. Norwood
J. W. Haines
John H. Page
James Brown
Margaret Kline
Seventh Street
James O. Wrightson
Charles Bell
Charles Baumgardner
Wm. Dyer
Amos Esworthy
Ora Bond
Lewis Kuntz
Mt. Olivet
F. W. Obenderfer & Son
Union Bridge
Radcliffe Company
Page
Boy Scouts of
Peter Snyder
Werverton
Loudoun County
Register of Willis
Chines
Andrew Snyder
Chester Snyder
John B. Fleming
Washington County
Frank Weddle
Beaver Creek
Perry
Hagerstown
Seeger and Co
Aerie Room
Chas. F. Cramer
Ernest M. Fox
T. Stuart Haller
Pure Food Farms
Frederick Ts
Hanover
Blue Ridge League
Agricultural Park
Mia
J. K. White
T. F. Dixon
East Patrick Street
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
John D. Hendrickson
Minute
Palm Beach
J. D. Hendrickson
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
John
Ramsbury
Baker, Co
M. Thomas
D. BE. Kefauver
Thos. H. Haller
Daniel Baker
C. H. Conley
M. D. P. L. Hargett
Johns
Newman
J. H. Gambrill, Jr
Baker
Wea VT
Neidig & Miller
Potts & Griffin
Real Est., Mort. & Inv. CO
Fire Insurance
Hamilton Street
Braddock Heights
Gale
Automobile Insurance
Iacre
Woodshore
Market St
Automobile
L. C. Willis Farm
Court ST
Commercial Printing
the News Office
Thomas R. Rice
Emerad
Markwood D. Harp
Washington Street School
H. & FL Rwy. Co
Gas and Electric
Briscoe
Briscoe & Regal Service Station
N. Market
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!