July 20 in American History 1887 to 1908 events
Highlights include Sylvanus Cobb Jr. death in 1887 born 1823, US intercession request during Boxer troubles in 1900, 1908 currency reform in the Philippines, and 1906 Guatemala Salvador Honduras peace aboard the Marblehead. Astronomical notes show Sun sets 7:23, Uranus near opposition, and limited celestial positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus Cobb, Jr
China
United States
Philippines
Guatemala
Marblehead
Earth
Old-Time Tournament and Picnic at Pine Mountain Park
The St. Peter's Catholic church event in Pine Mountain Park near Libertytown drew an estimated 0,000 attendees. Knights of several manors won rings and cash prizes while Miss Hattie Heffner and others were named in pageant honors. A Frederick speaker addressed the knights as organizing officers and judges were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Pine Mountain Park
Libertytown
Frederick Select
Rocky Glen
J. G. Hobbs
Pleasant Grove
Vernon Garber
Cherry Grove
D. c
Oak
Dale R. A. Smith
Mi Diew
Lee M. Amos
Forest Glen
Charles B. Crambell
Vernon N. Garber
Hattie Heffner
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Myers
Frank 0. Hobbs
Rachel Jones
Lisbon
Carroll County
Mary Glifan
Singanore
S. A. Lewis
City Clears Water BondSale and Street Repair Debate
The city awarded 101.08 of 001 water bonds to Estabrook and Company Baltimore after five bids. Debate over South Street repairs by Frederick Railroad Company spurred calls for immediate restoration and a street sewer addition. The board approved bills totaling over 900 and set salaries, with plans to extend water mains to the hospital and to regulate motor vehicle speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Guy K. Motter
Mr. Motter
Colt and Dixon's
Cunningham Extended for Catskill YMCA Secretary Post
Directors meet to consider Charles E. Cunningham as successor to Walter G. Barker. Cunningham, former Catskill YMCA secretary, arrived with interstate secretary Morrison to discuss the vacancy and will decide within days. Other actions include resiting the cafe into a Holios room and accepting Barker’s resignation with regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Rochester
Springfield
Unien
Morrison
Vermont
Catskill
N.Y
Barker
Jamestown
Regreb
Death Notices From Frederick area including Hoffman and Simpson cases
William F L Hoff mans death at 70 years old is reported with burial in Thurmont and services at St Johns church conducted by Carty. Survived by wife two sons and a daughter with ties to Walkersville and Braddock Heights. Robert L Simpson long-time Washington resident dies at his Braddock Heights home leaving a widow and daughter Margaret. William A Simpson noted as a Mountain Dry Creamery buyer with family relocating to the city. Kenneth Bennett dies at Mr and Mrs W C Bennetts home with funeral at 4 o clock officiated by Rev U G Rupp. interment Thurmont. Thurmont funeral directors Wihkde & Creager listed. The Frederick News masthead concludes with a subscription appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FL Tloffalan
William FL
Hoffman
North Gibver Street
Baltimore
Buena Vista
Frederick
Pullman Service Company
United States
Jose Abbott
Messrs
Ain C. and
M. H. B. Hoffman
Walkersville
This County
Robert L. Simpson
Washington
Jefferson Boulevard
Braddock Heights
Margaret
William A. Simpson
Mountain Dry Creamery
St. Johns Catholic Church
Kenneth Bennett
W. C. Bennett
U. G. Rupp
Thurmont
Wihkde & Creager
Benches for sale from Evangelical Reformed church room
A notice states 32 benches from the infant Sunday school room of Evangelical Reformed church are for sale at low price to quick buyers. Contact H Mehrl Gittinger, contractor. Also references Victor Infants Relief products and local ads for Frederick City Garage services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Reformed Church
H. Mehrl Gittinger
Gilbert Succeeds M. S. Hann as Bank Examiner
Claude Gilbert of College Park Maryland was yesterday commissioned national bank examiner to fill the vacancy caused by Samuel McHane of Baltimore now assigned to Washington and Baltimore work. Gilbert will oversee Maryland banks and has served in the Treasury and on examiner boards. Also, Harry Keefer of Burck and Keeler tins suffered acute indigestion at a roof job on East Sixth street and was taken home after Dr. Meredith Smith attended him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Lewis
Frederick
Aaron R. Anders
Harry S. Boyle
D. E. Stone, Sr
Edward Hobbs
R. Frank Sappington
Chas. W. Poole
Charles 8. Kader
Oliver P. Vansant
Sidney S. Sappington
James M. Sappington
C. A. Lawrence
F. C
City Register
United Paving Company
Crum
Oficer
Smith
Claude Gilbert
College Park
nAtional Bank
Sauuel Mc Hahne
Baltimore
Washington
Gilbert
Treasury Department
District of Columbia Bar
Haun
Maryland
Harry Keefer
Burck & Keeler
Frank Buckey
East Sixth Street
Meredith Smith
East South Street
Local entertainment and festival notices at Pleasant Hill church
The Marvel Tonight presents 3 reels including Lorna Doone Thanhouser and A Conoer's Vacation with Bison. July 22 and 29 lawn festival at Pleasant Hill church proceeds to Sunday school and church. Music by Yellow Springs Orchestra. Amateurs Friday nights with cash prizes. Braddock Heights Casino ad and Victor Infants Relief for colic and bowel looseness. Flour orders for N M Zenta's Flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Marvel Tonight
Lorna Doone
Thanhouser
Pleasant Hill Church
Yellow Springs
Braddock Heights
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Wasiuxerox
MakyLaxp
W. L. Moose
Weather Bureau
C. Thos. Kemp Bank
Far. & Mech. Nat
Bank City Opera House
W. M. Rhoads
the Marvel
Liberty
Estabrook & Co
Istreet
Railroad Company
Canning
William Boardman
Alderman Rice
Lahin
Boardman
Roy
Boarduage
A. C. McCardell
Frederick City Hospital
Committee On Water Works
Lewis Putman
Silver Spring
General Electric Co
H. C. Roberts Electric Co
A. A. Mueller Manly. Co
A. Hoen & Co
Markell & Ford
Garber & Green
Dolt & Doll
Bowers Lumber Co
Wilcoxon & Brown
Seeger & Co
A.G. Quynn & Co
Frederick Brick Works
Union Manly. Co
Eugene Wirtz
Collins & Grossnickil
Charles A. Castle
R. Flautt
Steiner Bros
Casper Be, Cline
Great Southern Piz. & Mfg. Co
Post Publishing Co
G. Willians Dansheriger
MR. Cunningham
N. Y
Charles E. Cunningham
YM. c
Cnutskill
Noy
Walter G. Harker
Abr
Laungham Unough
Y. Moc. A
Ar. Cunninghton
Association
Worrison
J. H. Apple
Rorlette
Sempron
Frederick News
Citizens’ National Bank
John D. Hendrickson
Wey
Ib Feartil
Foulard Silks
Foulard
Frederick, MD
Capital
Istra Bo
WM. G. Banat
J. D. Baker
Tow Fes
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Neidig & Miller
GEO
Tavs
BH. Haller Danie, Baker
OG. H. Comer
M.D. C. EB. Cine
P. L. Hageern Wj
D. Bauza
Gambrie
Pisa Ds
Williamson’s Drug Store
Sanax Dip
Williamso
Rexall
Victor
Edward F. Tucker
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Luther Elease
Seeger & Company
Victor Infants
Frederick City Garage
W. Patrick St
Cholera Infantum
Victor Infants Relief
L. Etchison
Threa
M. L. Etchison
New Citizens’ National Bank
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rich
North Market Street
Keller & Myers
Frederick City
Ivor
City Hotel
Srareo
Young & Staley
Loring
Cramer & Stauffer
Geasee & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loans
Third Street
H. 8. Landis
Landis
HaChiye
M. S. Hann
Iner
Xan
N. M. Zenta
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