Frederick under martial law diary extracts from 1861
Facsimile diary extracts recount Frederick Maryland during the Civil War era. Jacob Engelbrecht, once mayor, describes martial law, arrests of legislators, guards patrolling streets, and town restrictions as Union troops moved between Banks and Sharpsburg. Includes events dated September 27 1861 and references to local residents.
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Jacob Engelbrecht
Frederick
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Seabrook
Banks
Sharpsburg
L .H. “Raigar
Ola BripWard
Keep to the Right on Frederick Streets
City and county urge strict adherence to the keep to the right traffic rule. Drivers of vehicles, bicycles, and other conveyances are asked to cooperate with the regulation for public protection. Saturday night caution advised, especially at the Square Corner where traffic patrolmen guide left turns.
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Frederick
Foreign Soldiers Arrive in Australia and Maryland Bodyguard
The report notes a Scotch lady married in Australia and arriving with foreign soldiers in September 1861. It details Captain Creveur and Philadelphia men, Zouaves in blue with yellow braid, red hose, and white log boots, traveling toward Darnestown as General Banks' bodyguard. Names listed include General James M. Sheriff and Michael Phamnermans for County Surveyor, among others.
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Zouaves
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Darnestown
General Banks
Loggins
Bose
Grayson ‘Bichel
Berger
Legisla Etute
James M. Sheriff
Michael Phamnermans
David
AW. Roop
Annapolis Ward Wins Highlight Close City Election
In Annapolis the election featured a narrow contest in the third ward where R G Chaney, Myers Democratic running mate, was re elected by five votes over Russell. In the First ward Elmer E Parkinson and Thomas J Linthicum, both Democrats, were re elected. The Second ward also swung Democratic as John B Sullivan and John H Wells won easily. Local results reflect a Democratic sweep in several wards amid a closely fought city race.
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Renee Sloption
Annapolis Les
E. Myers
Peel Bepuubieng
Thomas _J. Linthicum
John B. Sullivan
Joh
H. Wells
R. G. Chaney
Myers
Russell
Emmitsburg youth injured in factory engine accident
Charles Harbaugh of Emmitsburg was caught in a fly wheel at Union Manufacturing Company while shutting down a gasoline engine for dinner hour. He was snagged under the knee, treated by Dr. B Jamison with several stitches. The wound is not serious and he improved by morning.
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Charles Harbaugh
Emmitsburg
Union Manufacturing Company
Harbaugh
B. Jamison
Kew Trust Co Building Work Underway
Contracting to remodel the William Ramsburg corner property at Market and Third for the Kew Trust Co. The building committee and architect met with contractor Culler to plan tearing out the front and Third Street side, building new walls, and inserting stone trimmings. Work aims to complete by September 4 with fireproofing and distinct East Third Street faces as specified.
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Lloyd
Evard Repier
Cullér
Viata Building
Plentiful berries boost market with steady prices
Blackberries and huckleberries flood Frederick county markets as families rely on berry harvesting for income. Blackberries fetch seven to eight cents in Frederick and five to six on the grounds. huckleberries around 19 cents a quart with expectations prices may drop due to a large crop. Officials anticipate three to four weeks of huckleberry supply and about ten weeks for blackberries. Cremation rates rise across Europe with 500 Germany in 1974. An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a stomach remedy, claiming relief after extensive use.
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Frederick
Rain Prediction Stirs 40 Day Weather Forecast
Readable fragments indicate a forecast of rain expected to persist for forty days. The note references a four day cycle and spells out a pattern, though specifics are unclear. Authorities advise preparation for extended wet conditions and potential flooding risks.
Local Interest Notes and Property Maintenance
Brief items mention John Wisner of Wisner street with a 30 pound finest carp landed. Residences of Justus Atkinson and Michael Russell on East Third Street are being repainted by Clarence 77 and Clinton 8 Main.
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John Wisner
Wisner
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F J Cheney & Co Toledo and Walshing Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price seven cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hite Feamite Pills for constipation. Advertisement.
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Hall
E. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
O Hall
Conatt
Palion
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Legi Ature
Rugar
Rede
Cline
Casper ‘Cline
Melbourne
Australia
Bbeen
Herman
U.S. Army
Texas
Gaele Sant
Dahlgren Estate
Annapolis
Beecham’s
Mullinix
KEW Trust CO
Culler
Ramsburg
East Third “Street
Europe
Germany
Talis
von Treles
Mra G. Stengin
Plaingeld
Chamberlain
Said Halin Pasha
Turkey
Bowels
Greenawalt’s
Patrick Street
THE
Frederick Trust Company
Frederick, MD
Willy
Reno
Harp
Ibert
Cramer
Walter Blea’herman, Harry F. Shipley
de Chester
Kemp
City
of ‘Jefferson
David: Cramer, “of
Walkersville
Maryland
Rex
Israel
Griffin & Griffin
West Patrick St
Regan
Lafrance Shoes
H. R. Frantt
City Hall
Toric
J. A. Ramsburg
Welophone
Frederics, Md
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