First Coal Gas Made in 1862 and War Diary Items
Readable extracts from Jacob Engelbrecht’s diary 1818 1878 cover Civil War era Frederick Maryland items. Gas house lit town for first time in 1862. Smallpox cases noted. Washington birthday celebration with bells cannons and regimental parades. Union party candidates listed. Mayor William G Cole elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engelbrecht
Washington
Jacob Engelbrecht
Church Street
Patrick Street
Fast Street
Love Lane
Charles B. Trail
Jacob M. Kunkel
Mr. Brown
Frederick Beusing
William Chambers
Frederick Kehler
Union
William G. Cole
Daniel Derr
David Markey
James Whitehill
James Brunner
John Sifford
Examination for Postmaster in Rocky Ridge Md
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam on Saturday July 26 in Woodsboro to certify a candidate for the fourth class postmaster vacancy at Rocky Ridge Md. The postmaster’s pay was 354 dollars last fiscal year. Also, two weasels were shot on South Bentz street near Fasan and Haines stables, about ten inches long, with several local residents reporting losses of chickens due to the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hoage
Company J
Wisconsin Regument
Market
All Saints’ Street
George M. Pottsson
G. M. Potts, Sr
Central Bank of
Frederick
John Schreiner
Union Party
Iiy
Wiliam G Cole
John Sifford
James Whitehill
James Brunner
David Markey
Daniel Derr
Lewis Yoson
Barnum
B. T. Barnum
New York
Bandonkey
Madagascar
United States Civil Service Commission
Woodsboro
Rocky Ridge
Bentz Street
Fasan & Haines
Love of His Wife Triggers Suit in Baltimore Court
Dixon C. Walker of Baltimore, former Frederick resident, sued for 130000 damages for alleged alienation of Alberta Ambrose’s affections. Albert Ambrose, married 1909, has separated. case includes prior car accident with Mrs Ambrose driving. Witnesses name Walker’s companionship with Mrs Ambrose and a May 4 collision. Attorney plans to file grounds of action later. A second notice warns a married man in the region with tar and feathers if he repeats such conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon C. Walker
D. ¢. Walker Automobile Company
North Charles Street
Baltimore
Ear Frederick
Court of Domimon Pleas
Water P. Ambrose
William E. Hooper & Sons' Company
South Street
Ambrose
Alberta Ambrose
Hany B. Wolf
Walker
St. Paul Street
St Paul Street
Sle
North Calvert Street
Baumgardner
Dennis
George 4. Donaghue
A. Ambrose
F. A. McEwen
Ewsea
Valley Register
Middletown
Frederick Trust Company
Aristec
Reno
Warp
David Craner
Walkersville
Albert W. Helter
Woodsboro
Frederick City
Wee
State Bank
State Game Warden Accounts Show Unexplained Charges
An examination yesterday of the accounts of State Game Warden Frank Linbe Cox reveals that on many Sundays after taking office June 5, 1932, there were no expense charges while others show two or more charges. The charges cover travel, labor, boats and automobiles, with explanations vague and often absent. The article also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets and a nurse-like health testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin BE. Coax
Cox
Bfe
Severe electrical storm kills cattle near Jefferson
Severe electrical storm between Jefferson and Knowville caused multiple cattle deaths on the Ranneverger and Bowlus farms, with a horse killed at Rev John Bowlus stable. A tree remained intact. insurance partially covered losses. Reports note very intense lightning and heavy rain, plus rain in nearby towns. The Almanac mentions Westminster camp plans and local club officers amid other regional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Ranneberger
Jefferson
Uourd Rin
Charles Ranneber
George W.vum
John Howlus
G. Tritappe
Nea Jefferson
Ranneverger
Rey
Bowlus
Knowville
Jimmitsburg
Frederick
Building Bids Seek Stone Waterworks on Catoctin Mountain
The Burgess and Middletown commissioners plan a new substantial stone structure with a concrete roof over the town spring and receiver on Catoctin Mountain. The old building has rotted, risking contamination of the water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess and Commissioners of
Middletown
Catoctin Mountain
Also Mentioned on This Page
C .E. Trail
J. M. Kunkel
Common Council
The
Elts
James Hopwood
Edward Sinn
Thomas M. Tolbrunner
John A. Shomons
James Horgesheimer
Joshua Oil
David C. Weinbrenner
Maryland
Wiliam P. Maudsley
James P. Smith
W. P. Maulsby
Gengral Banks
Geary
Gengal Abercrombie
Boston
Famous Shoes
Mullinix
D. C
W. P. Ambrose
Jake
Talis
G. Stenkle
Plainfiel
N. 3
Chamberlain
Pisple
Forest and Stream Club
Westminster
Man
Monocacy River
Western Maryland Railway
Wol
Seabrook
Prank T. Butler
George R. Babylon
J. Thomas Anders, Jr
John J. Reese
Glenn W. Horner
John Albert Milton
John W. Black
Circus
Theeneral Electric Company
Baltimore and Ohio
J. Opelton
Brunswick
Martinsburg
King’s Daughters
Est Vital
F. M. Howell
W. Md
F.M. Howell
Western Maryland Raiway
FL Stewart
Atlanta
Stewart
Western Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Seaboard Air Line
Tariff Bureau
Southeastern Passenger Association
Askey
Bowels
Greenawalt’s
Frederick, MD
HARP
F. W. Obenderfer
Claggett E Ramsburg, Walter B. Leatherman
Harry F. Shipley
D. Chester Kemp
Albert W. Ecker
William 8. Catshall
J. Stewart Annan
Ennitsburg
George W. Fawley
David Cramer
Walkersville, Maryland
Crystal
Eclair
Empire
King Rene
Thanhouser CO
Maude Fraley
Thanhouser
Warner
Keystone
Reliance
Xo Senaen
Dayne
Jaye
Griffin & Griffin
West
Patrick St. Frederick
H. R. Flautt
City Hall Shoestore
Rane Ae Ee Ic
Eric
L. Refauver
Optemetriat Apé Jrwelae
Market St. Fredech
Fannish
D. A. Ramsburg
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