Monocacy Battle 49 Years Ago Today
Frederick recalls the July 9 1864 Monocacy battle a key Civil War clash that checked Jubal Early’s raid. The diary excerpts recount Union and Confederate losses 598 dead 1038 wounded total, plus Early’s levied $200 000 ransom on Frederick and widespread thefts as the town endured the bombardment and occupation.
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Frederick
Monocacy
Early
Washington
Jacob ‘Engelbrecht
Ewell
Potomac
Harpers Ferry
Sigel
Middletown
Boorsboro
West Petrick Street
South Sheet
Catoctin
John Hagan
Jubal
Jubal Early
Monocacy Junction
Union McKeils J
N. Lp
Waller
Georgetown
Ticman
Hidward’s Ferry
Kings New Life Pills advertised as laxative cure
Danul Mathuika of tutfnie New York praises Kings New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives. He says they are a blessing to his family and that a box helps at home. The ad notes price and is recommended by Toarrr's Modern Pharmacy.
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Danul Mathuika
Tutfnie
N.Y
Talwass
Toarrr
Marker unveiling anniversary recalls Monocacy heroism
Mrs Ellicott Fisher of Philadelphia recounts the July 9 1864 Monocacy battle and the cellar sheltering of Colonel Thomas family and wounded Confederate soldier. She recalls daring acts by Alice Thomas Mamie Tyler and other women, the burial rites for Colonel Lamar and Major Von Valdenberg, and the later Braddock memorial unveiling plans at Rockville with U S and British representatives.
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Mongeacy
U. D.C
Erith
Monocacy
Olive
Monogacy
EL Todd
6Th
Louisiana
Owensboro
Kentucky
B & Boatright
Tennille
Georgia
Evans
J. N. Taliaferro
Austin
Texas
C. Keefer Thomas
Araby
Keefer Thomas
James H .Gambrill
Alice Thomas
Mamie Tyler
Alice
Colonel Thomas
Ane
J. S . Gordon
Gordon
Lama
von Valdenberg
General Gordon
Lamar
Maryland
Virginias
New York
Monocacy Field
Braddock Memorial
Rockvillgs
Janet Montgomery Chanter
Daughters of the Ameri [ Ty
Edward C Poter
Rock Wille
David J. Lewis
William P. Borland
Missouri
United States
Wiliam J. Barden
Engineer Corps
Chester Wells
Page
Impags
United States Engineer Band
State Convention Opens in Cumberland Aerie No. 245
Mayor George Young welcomed attendees as the eighth annual State convention of the Fraternal Order of Magicians opened in Cumberland. George A Pearce gave the response. committees were named with chairs including Askey Poole Yingling Walsh Billing. Baltimore HQ at Arlington Hotel. reelection hopes for Neuhahn and Thieile noted. A Chesapeake Aerie push for Birch for president, Lonaconing’s Atkinson seen as rival, and next meeting slated between Lonaconing and Frederick. Also, real estate sale in ML Pleasant and Frederick church market sale planned to fund a Sunday dinner. Edward G Shriner elected clerk at Frederick County National Bank. bank home construction progressing.
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George Young
Order of Magica
Cumberlana
Aerie
No. 245
George A. Pearce
Cumberland Aerie
Joseph Askey
Baltimore
Thomas
Poole
Cumberland
W. A. Yingling
Hagerstown
Michael E. Walsh
Westminster
George Billing
Highlandtown
Arlington Hotel
Albert Neuhahn
George A- Thieile
Chesapeake
Aeing
J. L Birch
William Albert Atkinson
Lonaconing
Frederick
Frederick Co. Bank
Edward G. Shriner
Edward J. Shriner
Frederick County National Bank
Shriner
Civil Service Exams in Maryland This Fall
Civil Service examinations for the departmental service in Washington will be held in Maryland this fall. In Baltimore the dates are September 10, October 6 15 and 28. Cumberland September 10 30 and October 15. Frederick September 15. Hagerstown September 15. Salisbury September 10 and 15 October 15.
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Washington
Maryland
Baltimore
Cumberland
Frederick
Hagerstown
Salisbury
Moonshine ad tips spark secret trade disclosure
Poetic, era tone note about moonshine makers advertising for cash. It compares secrecy to a beacon on a hill and urges readers to “Get The News” for all information. The line evokes clandestine activity contrasted with public ads and news consumption.
Surprising Cure of Stomach Trouble In New Jersey Lady
Mrs G Stengle of Phalufield New Jersey reports stomach trouble relief after trying Chamberlains Tablets reading letters from cured users. She says after nearly three fourths of a package she can eat almost anything. Advertised as available from all dealers.
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Gale
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Frederick‘ Trust Company
Frederick, MD
Frederick Trust Company
Reno
Warpis
David Cramer
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Tumber
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Reno 8
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Harry F. Shipley
D. Chester Kemp
Albert W. Ecker
William B. Cutbhall
Stewart Annan
Emmitaburg
George W. Fawley
Jefferson
David, Cramer
Walkersville, Maryland
Eagles
Grayson H. Mercer
Calvin Y. Dofler
ML Pleasant District
J. Fred Main
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Civil Service Examinations
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Lois Weber
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Icity Hall Shoe Store
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