July 18 in American History Highlights
The entry recalls events and deaths on July 18 across years: John Paul Jones dies in Paris in 1792. 1863 Federal assault on Battery Wagner repulsed with 1,500 killed or wounded and Colonel Shay killed. 1887 Horatio Alger and 1899 Horatio Alger Jr. noted. astronomical notes list visible planets and constellations for the evening and morning skies.
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John Paul Jones
Parle
Wagner
Charleston
Robert G. Shay
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hun
Horatio G. Alger
Young Man Jilted by Girl Sent to Montevue
A deranged young man arrived at Tan's home later found his father confining him in a pigeon house. Cramer recalls the man spoke incoherently and wore the wildest look seen, making it hard to transport him by automobile to Frederick.
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Montevue
Cramier
Tan
Cramer
Frederick
Engagement of Interest Miss Ritchie to Mr Dunott of Baltimore
Mrs Donald McLean announces the engagement of her sister Miss Mary Harrison Ritchie of Frederick Maryland to Mr Justus Dunott of Baltimore. Miss Ritchie is the youngest daughter of the late Judge John Ritchie and granddaughter of Judge William Maisby. Mr Dunott is the son of the late Dr Thomas Justus Dunott. The wedding will probably take place in autumn.
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Ritchie
Dunott
Baltimore
Donald McLean
Mary Harrison Ritchie
Frederick
Maryland
Justus Dunott
Jotn Ritchie
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Jie
Wm. P. Mauisby
Thomas Justus Dunott
Camping Trip Postponed for Scout Camp Arrival
A Frederick Bor Scouts troop postpones its camping trip due to delayed camping paraphernalia from Weverton. Troops 2 and 4 of the local churches will not pitch camp today, hoping to prepare for a new Scout Camp on Little Hunting Creek shore.
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Weverton
Frederick
Railroads near Frederick may switch cars under new plan
The Pennsylvania Railroad agreed to deliver shipments for the Frederick Railroad to a consignee, signaling a potential reciprocal switching arrangement among railroads entering the city. The move could extend to Baltimore and Ohio, boosting Frederick rates. Freight involved exceeded 4900 dollars, with shippers hopeful for improved dispatch and lower long haul losses.
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Frederick
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Commerce Commission
Frederick Railroad
Pennsylvania Ars
H.and Railway
Thomas and Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frederic Railroad
Thomas
Marrland
Thurmont
Penneslvania
Extension of Free Time for Unloading Cars Granted
Farmers in Maryland secured from the Public Service Commission an extension of free time to unload cars placed on sidings. The order covers both electric and steam roads, affecting the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Co. Hearing occurred about a year ago with Superintendent R Paul Smith present. For years railroads allowed 48 hours from car placement to start demurrage charges.
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Public Service Comission of
Maryland
Hagerstown
Fredericktown and Braddock notices and ads in 1917 issue
Local items invite attendance at community events and sales. Melon and Oxford chocolate ads at McCardell’s. 1915 Harley Davidson motorcycle for sale. extra Braddock car service schedule. pay rates and job openings for laborers. notices restricting debts. coal tax and price changes. Braddock dance tonight. miscellaneous local business classifieds.
Hood College Builds Fund Amid Alumni Gifts
Hood College advances its building fund with new annuities and a $500 gift from a Frederick donor. President Apple plans a welcoming reception for Miss Gertrude Hoy, class of this year, bound for China. The college reports steady enrollment and notes alumni in mission work, including two graduates who have died. Dr. Apple cites William T. Ellis as a noted traveler and engaging Chautauqua speaker.
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Hood ' College
Tyind
Frederick
Hood College
Ger‘trude ‘Hoy
China
Miss Hoy
Hoodlstege
Apple
William T. Elis
N. McGee Waters
Ellis
Religious Rambler
Mr. Ellis
Dr. Apple
Seeger & Co Dance Night and Town Notices
Special Safe until July 25 with 1 percent reduction on guaranteed garden hoses and window screens. Seeger & Co announces a dance at Braddock tonight. Cars run from Frederick every half hour 7 to 9 p.m. Cornerstone laying of Gold Fellows Temple at Hagerstown on Sunday July 20, 7972. Odd Fellows RS. and CHAS. AL Landis invite attendance. Dance tonight at Braddock.
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Seeger & CO
Patrick St
Braddock
Frederick
Gold Fellows Temple
Hagerstown
Odd
Gar
Odd Fellows
Jed
Chas
J. Seeger
AL Landis
Notice to City Taxpayers Demanded Payment
Notice from M A Adcaffrey, former tax collector, directing immediate payment of city taxes and street paying to settle accounts. Blue Ribbon Grocery on West Second Street, near Market, offers food under cover. Grace Reformed Sunday school hosts picnic at the Fair Grounds on Wednesday July 22. everyone welcome.
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Board of Aldermen
M.a.adcaffrey
Blue Ribbon Grocery
West Second St. Near Market
Grace Reformed
Fair Grounds
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United. States
Weather. Bureau
Fredericktown
McCardell
Ity
Waslington Star
Thomas. and .Co
Petinsy
Public Service Commission
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Harry
Witter
Ebert
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Oxfords
McCardell’s
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W. D. Bruchey
Hagerstown and Frederick Railway CO
Harley Davidson
Shipley
West Patrick St
Damre
4. M. Newman & CO
Markrell & Ford
IRA EL Biser
OX Fibre Brush CO
Frederick Lady
Citizens’ National . Bank
Citizens
National. Bank
John D. Hendrickson
Frederick, MD
Capital
J.D. Baker
D.leakers
Lendrigkson
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Pearre's
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John N. Brengle
Ainsurangh
Court St
Onice
Suleet
Joan M. Brengle
Chas, T. K. Young
Urbana
Knoxvile
Middletown Valley
Frederick County
Union Rider
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Pike
Bargain
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Prthian Castle
Cramer & Stauffer
Cramer & Stauefer
Ang Lawans
East Second
Wtchison
STORE
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Wroderick
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas “P.rugh
M. Bel Es
wLors Beek
Aizes
Equnty
Ciiye
Fredere Walkersville
New Market, Inc
Grayson H. Staley
Hickman
Donas
Fredeiick County
NevisionToe
Keller & Toms
Tiopel
American Bonding Company
Praddeck
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