First Frederick Man Killed in the War May 1862
Diary excerpts from Jacob Engelbrecht cover 1819 to 1878 and note May 1862 events in Frederick. The first local fatality, Conrad Mehrling of Captain Walter Saunder’s company, killed May 27 at Loudoun Heights and buried with military honors at Mt. Olivet. August Mehrling present, details of the shooting provided.
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Jacob
Engelbrecht
Itme
Frederick
Washington
Brunner
Our
Baltimore
Charles
Seymour
Protestant Episcopal Church
Leity
United States
Capitol
Conrad Mehrling
Walter Saunder
Maulsby
Loudoun Heights
Mt. Olivet
Independent Hose Company
Lownyman
Winchester
Front Royal
Tennis tournament sem final matches set for Saturday afternoon
The tennis tournament headlines a midfinals day with Newell, Du Vall, Hanson, Baulsby, Fred Cramer, Wilson, and P Smith listed for Saturday. Tesults show EB Zeigler winning a tie from Ames Hendrickson while Plaine defeats Sothoron Howard by three.
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Newell “Duvall
Hanson
Baulsby Inva
Fred Cramer
Wilson P.smith
EB Zeigler
Ames Hendrickson
E.S. Dela- Plaine
Sothoron Howard
Medal Awarded to Dr H C Jones by Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia announced yesterday the winners of six medals awarded annually for praiseworthy articles in its journal. Dr Harry G C Jones of Johns Hopkins University received the Edward Longstreet medal for his article The Nature of Solution. A Frederick county native, he owns a farm near New London where he spends much of his vacation periods.
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H.C. Jones
Franklin “Institute
Philadelphia
Institute
Harry GC. Jones
Johns Hopkins University
Edward Longstreet
Public access to Engelbrecht diary war files announced
Hood College president Du Voxephople declares public opening of the Baltimbre tia 847 files from 1871. Prof. Apple urged to secure volumes and permits. Frederick’s interest in historical Civil War matters fostered by News articles. Some doubt public demand, but others find the files highly interesting or reference-worthy.
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Engelbrecht
Apple
Frederick
Engelbrécht
du Voxephople
Hood College
Fire Marshal Myers and Detective Kratz Capture Zappa in Baltimore
Fire Marshal G. M. Myers and Detective Kratz tested in Baltimore to arrest Vincent Zappa, wanted in Washington for an alleged fire setting at a barber shop. Zappa was captured after a year on the lam and returned to Washington authorities. He allegedly used hog bladders with petroleum and ammonia to trigger explosions. Also, news notes a July 29 picnic in Nichols grove near Dickerson Station featuring a baseball game and dancing after four.
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Myers
Kratz
Baltymore
Vincent
Zappa
Washington
Towdntry
Ar. Myers
Baltimore
Co. Ed. Nichols
Dickerson Station
Ephriam
Nichols
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Health for Children
Irregular text touts Kickapaps Worm Killer as a cure for worm infestations in children. It claims to relieve stomach pains, feverishness, bad breath, and other symptoms, offering a candy-like treat that expels worms and restores health. Evidence are testimonials from Elgin and ads from Kirkapeeledian Medicine Co and Pearse's Modern Pharmacy.
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J. A. Brishin
Elgin
Hisars
Thare
Kirkapeeledian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pearte’s Modern Pharmacy
oaAdverti
Park Reservation and legal notice misformatted text
Fragmented OCR text describes state park reservations near Ellicott and survey work, plus a March 1898 divorce case between Gaithersburg and Montgomery. It mentions paths, Lutherans, and a court decree on domicile abandonment with unclear dates and names.
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Gaitherspurs
Montgomer
Iin
Gaithersburg
Peter
Dogs Required to Muzzle and Tag by City Ordinance
The city enforces the dog muzzle and tag rule after lax compliance. Officials now visibly check streets for muzzled dogs and proper tagging, signaling a firmer push to implement the ordinance. Local owners face increased attention and potential penalties for noncompliance.
King of All Laxatives Advertised by Modern Pharmacy
Dr King New Life Pills advertised by Thoarre's Modern Pharmacy claim relief for constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia. The ad endorses the product as a blessing and encourages customers to keep a box at home noting a price of lie.
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King
Paul Mathulika
Bulala
Aulves
Thoarre
Modern Pharmacy
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THE
Frederick Trust Company
Frederick, MD
Beidaaheke
Ae Kk Trust
M Cing Notments
Walter B.eave
Harry F. Shipley
Chester
Frederick City
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William B
Shall
J. ‘Stewart
Emmitsburg
George
Fawley
Jefferson
David Cramer
Walkereville
Maryland
Great Northern
Ming Ebba Thompson
Vestures of
Pailander
Louis Mora
Powers
Fick
Kay Beeco
Gene Gauntier
Bowels
Greenawalt’s
Patrick Street
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Market St
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Griffin & Griffin
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Xelephons
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