New Court House Built in 186
Extracts from the diary of Jacob Engelbrecht, covering 1819 to 1878, highlight Civil War items. Notes describe a new court house project, dated August 1861, and list soldiers and officers in Cole's Cavalry, with names, coins, and troop movements. Reports include arrests for treason, Union conventions, and arrival of Maryland Volunteers to bolster local garrisons. Total 86 men listed with detailed rosters and dates.
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Jacob Engelbrecht
New Court House
Tor
Bredericks
F. Adams
Baltimore
Gaz
Hardt
Keefer
Hilip
Buddy
William
Ty “Ben
James Willsit
Davia
Ater
Messrs. Adams
Jon
White
Fey
T. Hildebrand
David Houck
John I. Hudson
Philip A. Dacoba
Kauffman
Walter H. Keedy
John A. Kelly
Daniel Kintz
James H. Koontz
Wiliam H. Lewis
Daniel G. Link
Mayne
Joseph D. Mayne
James AH. ‘McDevitt
Thomas McMann
James T. McKnight
Hy Miller
Logan Morrigan
Richard Kh. Leves
George W. Silver
Joseph H. Stansbury
D. B. Stull
J. M. Staley
Edward V. Stone
TY. Stone
A. I. Stottlemyer
Erasmus Jacob Tall
William ‘Natertan
George Aed. Tollinger
Calvin T. Wachter
Gideon R. Wachter
Thothag M
Wachter
David L. Washburne
John V.B
Sour
Ely
U. S
Algenus We Bradford
Balti
Connecticut
Woodhouse
Hagerstown
Western town progresses with commercial unity idea
The Trenton Idea promotes cooperation between farmers and business men, aiming to unite 7000 residents in a strong commercial club of about 500 members, roughly half farmers. The plan mirrors Frederick County farmers association and board of trade, which already work together for mutual welfare.
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Trenton
Ion
Frederick County
Farmers’ Association
Frederick Board of Trade
Mineral Specimen Displayed by Mr Martz
Mr D H Martz of near Woodsboro exhibited at The News office this morning a mineral specimen found on his farm preluding sale. He seeks to determine its composition as his property is said to contain mineral qualities. The specimen resembles pyrites but is not a valuable ore.
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D H. Martz
Woodsboro
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
An old ad offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure case. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse the firm and a testimonial from Walding Kinnan Marvin highlights trustworthiness. The product Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a blood and mucous system remedy with testimonials, price, and wholesale druggist distribution.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. 3
Cheney
Crowded Braddock Heights Concert Draws Large Auto Audience
Braddock Heights July 14 A big audience attended last night’s concert at Braddock Heights with 10 autos carrying many visitors who arrived from outside the Heights. The program additions by Emory Coblentz and a Marie Haller solo drew extra interest. Coblentz spoke on life’s bivouac and training as the larger battle of the world. Local guests included Miss Amy Phreeger and Mr O Miller winning the bowling contest, with notable dinners at the Seachrist Mountain House.
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Braddock Heights
Emory Coblentz
Marie Haller
Coblenitz
B.c.timanus
Hotel
Braddock
New York State
Washington Cottage
Wade Eliis
Taft
Wade Ellis
Europe
Max Openheim
Imrie
Washington
Seachrist Mountain House
Legislative Committee Names Announced by State Firemen
Harry T. Levely of Annapolis, president of the State Firemen's Association, announced the committees. B C Shafer of Brunswick, John F. Smith, Robert A. Bennett and Dr A A Radbit of this city were named to the Legislative committee.
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Harry T. Levely
Annapolis
State Firemen’s Association
B. C. Shafer
Brunawick
John F. Smith
Robert A. Bennett
A. A. Radbit
Conductors urged to announce stations for strangers
A historical note advocates that trolley conductors should call out station names and provide information for riders unfamiliar with routes. It argues conductors must welcome strangers, announce stops, and aid navigation to improve service amid busy lines and uncertain travelers.
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Elhes
Railroad
Braddock Heights
Eagerstown
Frederick
Frederick pianist Elsie Hoover to preside at meetings
Elsie Hoover of Frederick will preside at the piano during the meetings, coordinating musical portions and assisting hosts with program flow.
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Elsie Hoover
Frederick
Camp Five Girls Plan Week Camp Near Thurmont
The camp will be led by Miss Pearl Bader and about fifteen girls will leave later this week for a trip held in the woods along Hunting Creek near Thurmont. Those forming the party expect a most enjoyable time.
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Pearl
Cure for Stomach Trouble Prompts Reader Testimony
Mrs. G Stengie of Plainfield Illinois writes that chronic stomach upset eased after trying Chamberlain's Tablets. She swallowed about three quarters of a package and can now eat almost anything. The ad notes the product is sold by dealers.
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G Stengie
Plainfield
Xii
Chamberlain
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Herman
U.S. Army
Willis Calmen
Texas
Uncle Sam
Mullinix
Irchive
E.L. Coblentz
Mr.Coblentz
Tsay Conde
Stors
Armour
Greenawalt’s
Patrick Street
THE
Frederick Trust. Company
Frederick, MD
David Cramer
Weodaboro
Reno
HARP
A .Enderfer
Claggett
Bramsburg
Walter Bleatherman
Harry F. Shipley
D. Chester Kemp
Frederick City
Albert. W.ecker, William
David
Reaure
Riso
Nestor
Chester ‘Barnett
Eclair
Israel
Griffin & Griffin
West Patrick St. Frederick
H. R. Flautt
City Hall
Aise Cuarassee
Optometrist and Jeweler
Market St. Frederik
Theee SS
J. A. Ramsburg
Tare
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