July 5 in History highlights naval hero Farragut born near Knoxville
July 5 marks the birth of David Farragut born near Knoxville, a Spaniard father, rose to captain and led the naval armament in a major victory during the war. Other notes include deaths of Duc de Pasquier in Paris, Bishop John P Newman in Saratoga, Professor Henry Barnard in Hartford, and a 188-Nearly 59 killed by a dam burst at Oakford, Pa.
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F.arragut
Knoxville
Par-ragut
New Orleans
Farragut
Duc de Pasquier
Napoleon I
Louis
Weekly News to publish larger Sunday issue in Mee county
The Weekly News announces a handsome Sunday edition serving Mee county with broad readership. Advertisements for the week will be accepted up to Wednesday with copy due by Friday noon, inviting local businesses to place notices in the forthcoming issue.
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Nhon
Purely Personal: Local Visitors and Summer Travel Notes
A collection of short notices lists Mr. Harry EB Allen staying in the city for the summer, visitors from New York and Baltimore, and residents visiting relatives in nearby towns. Several couples and single residents are noted as spending time in Washington, Philadelphia, Ocean Grove, and other points, with a few returns from trips home and to Braddock Heights.
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Harry EB. Allen
Mr. Kinkle
New York
Lloyd T. MacGill, Jr
Baitiao
Carrye Shipley
North Market Street
Hagerstown
Margaret and
Katharine Wiener
Jordan
Brunswick
Mise Helen Wilcoxon
Baltimore
Elmer
Brown
West Third Street
Eric Biser
Washington
Braddock Heights
William Houck
Robert Ebberts
Rufus B. White
Port Deposit
Howard O. White
East Fourth Street
Olafa Borck
Nison
Misa Maud E. Borck
Philadelphia
Atlantis City
J. T. Pyles
East Third Street
Barnonville
Charles Asbury Sifford
Washington, D. C
Sarah Shower
O. KE. Moberly, Jr
Misa Marie Olingan
Frank G. Olingan
Ocean Grove
N.J
V. Maye Smith
Doubs
Chesapeake Beach
H. Lee Thomas
Misa Hardell
Masters Elmer
Robert Hardell
Budget of Bright Local Bits and Oddities
Brief items note that necessity has no law especially mothers in law and many fret over unlikely events. The EKer formed churches of Carroll County plan their August reunion in Pleasant Valley. A parishioner’s chicken-house trespasser shows a Plymouth Books habit. Charles L. Hisey receives a bankruptcy discharge. John N. Clary recovers from typhoid fever.
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Carroll County
Joseph P. Yingling
Pleasant Valley
Plymouth Books
Man Attempted Suicide at Frederick Power Plant
James W. Howard a former Baltimore police officer from North Market street attempted self harm with a heavy hammer at the Frederick Gas and Electric Company power house. He was taken to Frederick City Hospital with head wounds and is expected to recover. He told doctors I have trouble and later confessed to the act.
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City Hospital
James W. Howard
North Market Street
Frederick Gas and Electric Company
Howard
Frank 5. Hedges
Hedges
Howard V. Dutrow
Frederick City Hospital
Work of Death: George Motter Dies at 21
George Motter aged 21 died yesterday at 2 15 pm at his father Judge John O Motter’s home after about ten weeks of illness from uremic convulsions. He leaves two brothers and five sisters. Funeral tomorrow at noon at the house, Mt Olivet cemetery. Also noted is the death of George Beeger, 43, of Uray Colorado, with funeral held today.
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George Motter
John O. Motter
Mottter
Aet
Roger
Allen
Bessie
Lola
Ancie
Emily
Helen
George Beeger
Uray
Collorado
Seeger
Pater Seeger
East Patrick Street
Fourth of July Accidents Injure Two Boys
Jeges Jones about 17 had his right hand badly lacerated when a cannon cracker exploded after he picked it up in his yard on West South akreet. He received care from Dr. Harvey Getzendanner and is improving. Edward Grove about 13 on South Bentz street also suffered a severe hand wound from a similar blast and was treated by Dr. Marvey Getzendanner.
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Jeges Jones
West South Akreet
Harvey Getzendanner
Edward Grove
South Bentz Street
Marvey Getzendauner
Funeral for Christian D Qgle at his brother in law’s home
Services were held Sunday at 10 oclock from the residence of Charles Oscil conducted by Rev. G William Miller with pallbearers D M Whip Jasper Schaeffer Iesac Zimmerman Thomas Zimmerman Edward Hargett and A F Zimmerman. Interment followed at Olivet cemetery with William H S Etch non as funeral director. The Mountain City Mills market quotes Corn shelled 55 cents per bushel other varieties 2.75 per barrel No 3 red 74 No 8 red 67 steamer 59 rejected 50 per bushel Oats 55 cents per bushel.
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Christian D Qgle
Mountain City
Cornerstone Laying Planned at Frederick City Hospital Addition
The cornerstone ceremony for the hospital’s new addition will occur on July 8 at 7 p.m. The event features the usual Masonic rites conducted by Lynch Lodge A F and A M, with the presence of esual Masonic ceremonies.
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Frederick City Hospital
Lynch Lodge
A. F
A. M
Marriage License Issued in Baltimore for Frederick Couple
A marriage license was issued in Baltimore on Saturday for Charles Titlow, 43, of Frederick, and Lilian F. Oramear of Thurmont.
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Baltimore
Charles 43
Titlow
Frederick
Lilian F. Oramear
Thurmont
Kuroki's Army Advances Across Key Passes
Special dispatch reports Kuroki's advance guard occupying the north Fen Shan pass without resistance. The main force moves west and holds the line from Wao Tien pass to Shashmno and Tien Kai passes. Russian forces abandon Tien Shan Swan and bury supplies.
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Toi News- Toro
Kuroki
Fen Shan
Wao Tien Pass
Shashmno, Tien and
Sien Kai
Tien Shan
Fire at World’s Fair Causes $18,000 in Damage
Special dispatch from St. Louis reports a fire at the Jerussiem confession at the World's Fair this morning causing about $18,000 in damage. Authorities investigate the incident as crowds nearby observe but no injuries are stated.
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St. Louis
Jerussiem
Fourth of July Festivities in Frederick Quiet and Colorful
Mayor South's ban on pistols and crackers kept noise down but not the fun. A few youths were fined for street pistol fire, eleven special policemen kept order, and crowds enjoyed fishing picnics along the Monocacy and at Braddock Heights. Evening fireworks lit the skies as thousands watched. Morning services at All Saints' Episcopal and a DAR gathering highlighted patriotic observances with flag distribution and songs.
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Souths
Frederick
Braddock
Eleotric Railway
Ac Wy Takap TV Mtn Colabad Barin
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Osborne Ingle
Daughters of the American Revolution
Methodiet Episcopal Church
United States
Pistol Shooters Fined In Local Courts
Clarence Dixon was arrested by special officer George Frazier for firing a pistol within corporate limits and fined $2.50 by Justice Eckstein. John Baer and James Murray faced similar charges. Murray was later fined $2.00 by Justice Smith after a second appearance. Hartley Heborn sought a warrant for John Johnson who shot at him. Johnson was released and Heborn jailed after failing to pay a $10 fine. William, a colored man, jailed for 30 days after a $10 fine for disorderly conduct. John Toneel was fined $2.50 for disorderly conduct on Broadway.
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Clarence Dixon
George Frazier
Justice Eckstein
John Baer
James Murray
King
Justice Smith
Iack
Dirsct Svidenca
Murray
Justices Smith
Tustice Smith
Hartley Heborn
Jast Araning
John Johnson
Johnson
Gar Corner
Heborn
Jim
William
Herwig and
Delter
South Market
John Toneel
John Fleming
Broadway
Accidentally Killed While Handling a Pistol in Baltimore
Charles L Castle aged 37 was fatally injured at his home in Baltimore while handling an old army Colt revolver loaded earlier to take on a Fourth of July picnic. He was to be married July 14 to Myrtle Harrin of Baltimore. He was a shoe dealer, son of Thomas B Castle, and well known in the city. His death unsettles family and friends.
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Chbaries i. Castle Hataliy
Charles L. Castie
Madison Arenas
Baltimore
Mr. Castle
Myrtle Harrin
Thomas B. Castle
North Howard Street
Migsea Cassia
North Market Street
Fourth at 8 picnic and local ball game in Brunswick area
A day of outing for a young crowd at Frederick Junction ended with a trip to Adams town to watch Brunswick vs Adamstown, then supper at Kellar Park. Fireworks and boasting occurred. The group included many named attendees and chaperone Mrs Mullinix. Cornerstone laying for Red Men's Hall in Brunswick drew over a thousand visitors with rites by Delaware Tribe and Brunswick Lodge of Masons. Rev. R K Stephenson gave an address, and the evening featured dancing at Brunswick Park.
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Frederick Junction
Adamstown
Brunswick
Kellar Park
Missis Anoasod Ross Care
Branswick
May
Laurae
Lillian
Rosa Kennedy
Bertha Earl
Isabel Wallding
Mary and
Sidonia Mullinix
Mosara
Shank
Calvin Keyser
Charles Welty
John Kennedy
Thomas Mullinix
Leonard Storm
Jas. Wallen
George A. Rice
Lawrence Kennedy
Mullinix
Frederick
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Branewick Lodge of Masons
R. K. Stephenson
Wilmington
Del
Macon
Red Men of
Maryland
Bronawick Park
Fire destroys frame building at North Bentz street
A small frame shed owned by James H. Smith on North Bentz street in the rear of his house burned Sunday evening around 10. The structure was nearly destroyed before firemen arrived. Loss about 50, insured through a company represented by F. G. Thomas & Son. Cause of the fire is unknown.
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James H. Smith
Pink Slip Threat in Frederick Fire Insurance Debate
The Board of Fire Insurance Underwriters recommends improvements to Frederick fire facilities and warns that failure to act will trigger higher premiums. An insurance agent says rates may rise unless upgrades are completed, with pink slip notices possible for all policies until compliance. Nearby cities like Philadelphia Camden and Buffalo cited as experiences with the pink slip and rate changes.
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Frederick
Board of Fire Insurance
Tuz News
Noélos
Philadelphia
Buffalo
N. Y
Camden
W. J
Philadelphis
Board of
Anthracite Coal Found Near Big Pool Washington County
An 1a report notes anthracite near Big Pool in Washington County on land owned by Hagerstown Cooperage Company comprising 450 acres. Initial digs reveal a coal seam about eight feet deep with surface indicators suggesting continuation from the railroad to the ridge. further digging will determine extent and quality.
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Washington County
Big Pool
Hagerstown Cooperage Company
Market Notes on Fruit and Produce Offerings
Market notes describe dewyberries and a few huckleberries for sale, cherries in several varieties stemmed and unstemmed, raspberries in plentiful supply, and blackberries especially fine though red Eng lish berries not large yet. Oranges scarce, harvest apples not plentiful, home grown cucumbers fair, dressed ducks available but chickens scarce, with a generally poorer than typical crop quality noted.
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Orranta
Advertised Letters at Frederick Post Office 1904
Advertised letters remaining in Frederick city post office Saturday July 2 1904. To obtain these letters applicants must call for advertised letters. If not claimed within two weeks they go to the dead letter office. Gentlemen list Chas. Cramer J. B. Dabney B R Langford O Lowenthal M A Milter. Ladies list Mrs Jennie Butler Mrs H G Hollenberg.
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Frederick City
Gentlemen's List
Chas. Cramer
J. BH. Dabney
BR. L. Langford
O. Lowenthal
M. A. Milter
Lapizs
Brunswick Triumph In Tanpis Match Over Frederick
Brunswick association collects two wins from three as they beat Frederick in tennis. Doubles Jones and Yellett defeated Jolliffe and A Wood 6-1 6-2 6-3. Singles saw A Chambers beat Haydon 7-5 2-6 11-0 8-6 6-3 while Maulsby defeated D B Chambers 6-1 6-1.
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Tanpis
Brunswick
Frederick
Brunswick Association
Jones and Yellett
Jolliffe
A. Wood
A. Chambers
Haydon
Maulsby
DB. Chambers
Reformed Picnic at Braddock Heights Sunday Schools
The Frederick Reformed Sunday schools plan their annual picnic at Braddock Heights on July 14. Residents and families are invited to attend the daytime event with games and refreshments.
Maryland Bank Cashier Swears To 1904 Financial Statement
WM G Zimmerman cashier of the Maryland bank swears the attached 1904 financial statement is true to the best of knowledge. The document lists total assets and various reserves including legal tender notes redemption funds and national bank notes, sworn June 2, 1904, before J Travers Thomas notary public, with directors Thomas H Haller and Adele.
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Snk
Ad Sewnand Ena Adh
U.S
U. S& Treasurer
Maryland
Frederick
WM. G. Zimmerman
J. Travers Thomas
N. P. Correst
Thomas H Haller
Tomes
Adele
J. D
Diadstawlt
News of the State and Local Notices Summary
Dying and deaths reported include L Baker Nicholson at Dicker sons Montgomery county Capt Robert Carter Nichols at Maryland Confederate Soldiers Home Pikesville and Mrs Henrietta Wolford who drowned near Shady Bower Washington county Laura V Sands daughter of Capt Thomas Sands United States Revenue Marine Service died at Annapolis aged seventy six. A gambling house raid in Rockvilla yielded nine men seized. Hagerstown Maryland Socialist convention appointed Presidential electors and organized its party. A survey team began laying out the Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway with plans to operate in Frederick by September 12 and a final survey near the line noted. Baltimore Lodge No 7 plans to send hundreds to Cincinnati reunion. A master survey of the railway corridor proceeds from Baltimore toward Frederick.
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L. Baker Nicholson
Dickersons
Montgomery County
Officara
Rockvilla
Robert Carter Nichols
Maryland
Confederate Soldiers' Home
Pikesville
Hagerstown
Maryland Societiat Convention
John W. Guest
Chester Street
Baltimore
Baltimore Lodge
Elke
Cincinnati
Henrietta Wolford
Samill Stream
Shady Bower
Washington County
Misa Laura V. Sands
Thomas Sands
United States Ravenue Marine Service
Annapolia
Local notices and events in Braddock Heights and area
Local items include a Wednesday menu at Lidies for Wedneedar and a seafood listing with phone contact. Trinity M E Church South hosts an 8 o’clock reception with Rev and Mrs Woolf. Braddock Heights hosts a Tuesday night dance with multiple car departures from the Square. Modern Woodmen meet tonight at 8. All Saints street advertises a pony outfit for sale and an optional life policy inquiry from Walkersville MD.
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M. E Church South
Trinity M. BE. Church South
EB. L. Woolf
Braddock Heights
Square Corner
Bargain Textile Sale and Local Pharmacy Ad
A dense ad listing reduced prices on Lisle Hose Navy Blue Brriaa belts and various fabrics. It promotes bargain textiles, crepe de Chine, and cottage portieres with quick selling aims. The notice promotes Main's Drug Store at 5 North Market Street with telephones and mentions a pharmacy graduate, plus fresh seafood items and daily deviled crabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
North Market Street
Linton EK
Graduate Pharmetat
Fifteen Day Wall Paper Sale and Local Notices
A July sale announces 15 cent wall paper stock from 1904 patterns, plus special prices on hanging and guaranteed work. Other items include a dag notice banning roaming dogs in July and August, an osteopathy explanation by Dr. E L Bonnin, a piano bargain, Atlantic City rail excursions from Frederick, and a home carpet dealer urging locals to buy Rug from local sellers.
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the Daily News
Wasumeter
W. Bh. Moora
Weather Bureau
Patrick
Modern Woodmen
M.S. McDaniel
Mra. B. F, Brown John Hendrickson
Rodock & Co
Neidig & Miller
Charles L. Hissey
John N. Clary
East Second Wirest
Sparhive
Jamie W. Howard
Lane
Walkersville
Gilbert and Gilbers
Tear
Zimmerman
Brocawick
Wheaton
Adametons
Brunswick Oerkse
Wincorsof
Whipp
Citizens
National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank OF Frederick
Peravital Atonk
Vane National Bank
Total
News OF the
Lidie’s
Golook
H. BH. Hayer
Myersville
Independent Drill Association
Charles E. Mossey
All Saints Street
Box
John Hendrickson
Binanoh
Allk Maulis
Jawoa
Porceles
White Goods &O
Tras
Clinton E, Main
THE
City Hotel Grill
George S. Rodock & Co
FAM Big Store
Moen
Sligo
George
Rodook
A. Te
A T. Rice & Bone
North Makest Street
Frederick, MD
Frederick County
Thomas F. Biox
East Fourth Tren
Raderick County Telephone
Ie H
Patermar
Franklin Street
Haltigers Fraction Limited
Hskabrs
Rigdawly
R. Golgaporough
Patrick Street
Dyddie
Fourth Street
Court Street
Market
West
Mra. A &. Bartels
Noah E. Cramer
Pivate Sale
James M Delaplane
Woodsboro
Dtd
A.a Delaplane
New Midway
Modawz Ma
Jyldim
Towssenp Sport & Som
Bankers and Brokers
Fatenest
OPPO
Postoifil
B. Sappington
Quaube
B. Bappingtor
Mena F. Moverry
Weat
Patrick Straat
Ownara
Notics
Gao Eow
Lars
E. L. Bonnin
Osteopath
Market St
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Atlantic City
Imperial Council
Order of Mystic Shrine
N. J
Cape May
Ocean City
Bea Isle City
Rehoboth Beach
Pamphles
L. E. Mullinex
RUGS
L. EE. Mullises
Gaerpet
ROUSE
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