July 6 In American History Highlights Patriots
July 6 marks key dates: 1747 John Paul Jones born in Kirkcudbright Scotland later died in Paris 1792. 1759 Joshua Barney famed Revolutionary War and War of 1812 naval officer born died 1818. 1802 Daniel Morgan Revolutionary hero died born 1736. 1905 Jones remains formally delivered to the United States by France. Astronomical note follows with Venus at greatest elongation and near-Earth approach.
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John Paul Jones
John Paul
Kirkbesa
Scotland
Paris
Joshua Barney
Daniel Morgan
Paul Jones
United States
France
Local boy wins prize in national watermelons contest
Jesse Lease of this city placed third in Curtis Publishing Co.s Watermelon contest for Saturday Evening Post sales. He earns 250 dollars and the check will be mailed. Lease previously won a pony and cart in the same companys contest. He has long served Tuk Neng as a carrier and was among top sellers from August 1910 to March 25 1911, with a late surge in sales in March and April but finished third.
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Jesse Lease
Curtiss Go
M. F. Lease
Curtis Publishing Co
Saturday Evening Post
Young Lease
Tuk Neng
Bucket Brigade Fights Two Fires in Adamstown
The Adamstown bucket brigade led by Captain T. B. Scarff extinguished a roof fire at the John G Whitter blacksmith shop around 10 o clock. The blaze threatened H. L. Whitter carriage repository next door and caused village excitement as several vehicles were endangered. Earlier the brigade battled a wheat field fire started by engine sparks. some shocks were destroyed before it was quenched.
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Adamstown
T. B. Scarff
John G-Whitter
H. L. Whitter
W. H. Benn
New Pavement Laid Before Mrs Water Perry Property
A new pavement has been laid in front of the property of Mrs Water Perry on Center street, marking a local improvement noted in brief items of interest for the community.
Among the Sick in Frederick and Vicinity
Frederick area residents report illnesses keeping them indoors. Chas. R. Gittinger of East Patrick street suffers a carbuncle on the third finger of his right hand. Local store notices and ad lines follow, with typical early 20th century advertisement flavor.
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Frederick
Chas. R. Gittinger
East
Patrick Street
CAME AT A BAD TIME Service Crippled by Power House Trouble
Frederick railroad operates under strain as power house failures and boiler leaks cripple the system. Westinghouse armature replacement, extreme heat, and coal quality reduce service on Fourth of July. Officials, workers, and Union Power House efforts aim to restore normal operation soon. Also Anti-Saloon League of Maryland completes a $10,000 campaign fund with $5,000 matched by donors for advertising and literature.
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Power House
Westinghouse
Frederick
Westinghouse Company
Anti-Salon League of Maryland
Friends of the Couwne
Anti- Saloon League
Pipe Line Construction Accelerated for City Water Works
Work on the new water pipe line from the mountains to the city advances rapidly with completion targeted by August first. E T Grove and W Wolfe have secured the contract for laying the pipe from the railroad to its destined sites and began work this morning.
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Messrs. E. T. Grove
W.¥. Wolfe
John D Hendrickson Joue Model President Vice President
John D Hendrickson appears in a model related entry with roles including president and vice president, indicating a listed leadership position or formal title within a named organization or project. The fragmentary text names Hendrickson and references executive titles, but lacks full context or organization identifiers.
Wheat Field Fire Near City Destroys 75 Shocks
A fire in Lewis W. Putman’s Montevue Pike wheat field destroyed about seventy five shocks after a spark from a passing Frederick Railroad engine ignited it. Firemen, aided by residents, beat out flames near the barn with forks. loss estimated around $100.
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L. W. Putman
City
Lewis W. Putman
Montevue Pike
Ue Montevue
Frederiick
Jame
Montevue
Independents
Junior
United
Ag Dill Avenue
Death notices mark Mary Emma Baugher and others
Miss Emma Baugher of Takoma Park D C died yesterday morning. funeral from B&O station to Mt Olivet. Lucinda C Miller widow of George D Miller of near Woodsboro died yesterday aged 66. John W Kolb Brunswick attorney died in Norfolk. Elder Ephraim W Stoner Carroll County clergy member died at Union Bridge at 78. John H Williams of West All Saints Street died of lockjaw after nail injury. funeral Friday at 2 in Greenmount Cemetery services at home.
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Emal
Bat Geer
Emma
Baugher
Takoma Park
D. C
Refformed
Isaae
Anne Elizabeth Baugher
Washington
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Lucinda C. Mus
Lucinda C. Miller
George D. Miller
Woodsboro
William Eyler
George Eyler
LeGore
Margaret Eyler
Rocky Hill Church
Rocky Hill Cemetery
John W. Kolb
Brunswick
Norfolk
Kolb
Virginia
Frederick
Sma All Counsel of
Citizens’ National Bank
Heptasophs
Ephraim W. Stonl
Ephraim W. Stoner
Church of the Brethren
Carroll County
Hame
Union Bridge
Pipe Creek
John H. Williams
All Saints’ Street
The
Good Samaritans
Greenmount Cemetery
State Roads Commission Plans Livestock Troughs and Shade Trees
The State Roads Commission plans troughs at points along new public thoroughfares to water livestock. A drinking fountain is attached for thirsty travelers. The effort aligns with a law requiring shade trees. more trees have been removed than planted, but Chairman Tucker promises replacements. Shade trees are proposed along the Annapolis boulevard.
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State Roads Commission
Tucker
Commission
Annapolis Boulevard
Banks to receive postal funds in 32 states
Postmaster General Hitchcock announced the addition of more postal savings depositories in 32 states. He noted banking opposition to the plan had nearly disappeared as the new depositories began accepting funds from banks at about ten dollars daily.
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Hitchcock
Fourth of July Fireworks Cause Burns and Disturbance
A crowded Frederick Fourth of July day included heavy fireworks, noisy celebrations, and several injuries. A family on West Fifth Street, including five children, suffered burns when a skyrocket misfired, injuring Melvin and Mehrl Birely and burning Mrs. Birely and Mr. Birely. Police reports noted few arrests and minimal disorder as crowds enjoyed the heat and city events, with the mayor ordering restraint and a steamer recalled to the firing line. Separately, Luther Whitlock, held in Hagers town custody, seeks habeas corpus over an alleged false pretense loan to Miss Anna Powell aged 80, with his hearing set before Judge Keedy.
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Lakin’s Spring
Charles Birely
West Fifth Street
Whitlock
Luther Whitlock
Hagerstown
Garber
George Castle
Myersville
Anna Powell
Wheat Insurance Pitch From Helfenstein at Festival
An advertisement offers wheat crop insurance during winter months with a small premium, inviting farmers to insure through Ernest Helfenstein at 24 W. Patrick St Festival. The notice also includes a church festival, a yello w springs concert, bids for selling refreshments, a utility bill reminder, a film listing, and a Braddock Heights reunion program.
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Ernest Helfenstein
W. Patrick St
Camp Open Summer Rates For Local Youth
Remember Camp March on the Potomac at Weverton Maryland will be open from July 631 at rates: one week four dollars first ten days five dollars full time of twenty six days ten dollars. Visitors welcome at all times. Parents send your boys for a good time this summer YW. B Clark Camp Superintendent at the Y M C A Braddock Heights Casino. Braddock Heights Casino now open morning afternoon and evening. A fine shooting gallery is running. Go to the Heights for mountain air. Ask For G L Bread The Bread of quality and cleanliness made in Frederick from local flour Frederick. Automobile Livery Nice cars safe drivers at Frederick City Garage 121 W Patrick Phone 471. G L Bread is Pure Wholesome and Clean made by the GL RAKING COMPANY Frederick R R Co. Lewistown R T Ticket 3c Thurmont R TFT Tickets on sale daily Good only date of issue. Geo F eff Anderson Superintendent.
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Frederick Railroad Company
Heights
Frederick
Thurmont
iChief
Bader
Anderson
Union Power House
Soluton
Baltimore
Weverton
Braddock Heights
Lewistown R. T
Thurmont R. Tft
GEO. FE
FF. Anderson
Hog deaths after eating weed near Brivddock
Bevard of near Brivddock killed six hogs by death last night and several others sick while cleaning weeds. He found a poisonous weed near the hogs and after they ate it four died and two more soon after.
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Bevard
Brivddock
Tragic Pedestrian Collision In Racks Springs
Pauline Wiltebrand, daughter of Joseph Hilderbrand, was struck by a motorcycle on North Market Street near the Fourth Street corner in Racks Springs yesterday. She sustained severe head cuts, with bruises to her body and limbs, and her clothing torn.
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Pauline Wiltebrand
Joseph Hilderbrand
Racks Springs
North Market Street
Fourth Street
Company A to Drill and Inoculate at Armory Thursday
Members of Co A will repair at Armory Thursday night for drill and inoculation.
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Co. A
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Pocketbook
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J. M. Miller
N. KL
Cramer Desks
Braddock He Bank
Ely’s Palace of Music 2
Fred. Gas & Elec. Co
UL B. Picnir Campany A
Bethel Sunday School
Ae Gee the Marvelights
Lutheran Reunion
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Bucket Brigade
Frederick Railroad
Blue
John D. Hendrickson
National Dank
Frederick, MD
JD. Baker
Capital
WM. G. Banek
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmhermans
Cassier
Samuel G. Duvauli
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Etchison
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Fredminck, MD
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Airy
Stuckeile
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Rockville
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Harry G. Tritapom
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Keller. & Myers
Keller & Myers
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Burrows
Xuceliteeur Exchange
Erlek
Keller & Myhhs
City Hotel
Young & Staley
Walkersville
H. S. Landis
Landis
Cramer & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loans
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All Welcome
Burkhart’s
Prince of String
Bard
Owbe Rush
Queen
Frederick County
Hraddock Heights
Joly
Old Johnson's Stone Mansion
Urbana
Peter's Mill
St. Ignatius Shea
Esnar Davis
Bob. Lamar
Maggie Grinder
Allen G. Quynn & CO
Williamson's Drug &Store
Mers
Roger
Williamso
Rexall
YW. B. Clark
G. L
Frederick City Garage
W. Patrick
G. L. Bread
GL. Raking Company
Frederick R. R. Co
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