HAPPENINGS HERE NINETY YEARS AGO HAPPENINGS HERE NINETY YEARS AGO
A selection from the late Jacob Engelbrecht diary covers 1819 to 1878 Frederick history. Entries note 1823 canal delegates, court-house renovations with $600, local marriages, serenades, a mint of town notes, and visits by stages from Hagerstown. Also records a ballad of a blooming night flower and a first sermon. Includes weather and a camel sighting. Major items: Col John McPherson buys land for $35,500 near Linganore Creek. the Bentztown Market opens. and a meteor sighting near Frederick Bank corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Engelbrecht
Frederick
Tvel Mercer
William Goldsborough
F. Schley
John Ritchie
John Ada
Walliam WH. Winder
August Taney
Bean S. Pigman
John Graham
John McPherson
Grafton DuVall
B. S. Pigman
William Tyler
Singleton DuVall
Hagerstown
Court House
Levy Court
John Cromwell
D. T. Schaeffer
Thomas Ott
Mary Sinn
Philp Sinn
Talbott's Tavern
James Robertson
Linganore Creek
Monocacy Bridge
Tacob Houck
Mr. Hauer
Daniel Hauer
Bailey
Congress of the United States
Maryland
Washington
Annapolis
Canal
Jacob Medtart
William Jenkins, Jr
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Salem
Stokes County
North Carolina
G. Schober
Stuchbury
Water supply stays robust as hot weather begins
Frederick officials praised the water system during a mountain trip led by Mayor Schell and city leaders. Reservoirs remain near capacity with direct mountain supply, though dry spells may reduce flows by mid-summer. The party toured the Ham burg pike, Big Tuscarora, and Fishing Creek stations, noting good sanitation, upkeep, and plans for minor improvements including park planting and gate relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Frederick County
Wiener
Hamburg Pike
Linton
Bere
Big Tuskarora
Fishing Creek
Tr. Wiener
Tr. Wiener, Who Had the “Feed” Euihed
Son ii
Goodman
Schell
Big Tuscarora
Dr Pearre Sells Dr Howards Medicine At Half Price
Dr A L Pearre offers Dr Howards specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price. He guarantees a money back return if not satisfied. The ad urges buyers with headaches dizziness sour stomach and eye specks to take advantage of the reduced price sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pearre
Dr. Howard
Pearce
Postal bonds purchase by Maryland savers in 1912
Two thousand two hundred sixty dollars in postal savings bonds were converted by Markland, Radimore, and Brunswick depositors at June 24 end of six month period. Baltimore total on deposit stands at 66,223 dollars while Maryland applications for bonds at December 3, 1912 reached 5,020 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markland
Postal Savings Banks
Postoffice Department
Ra Dimore
Brunswick
Postal Savings Bank
I Marsiang
Baltimore
Maryland
Adamstown to Host Gaithersburg in Saturday Doubleheader
The Adamstown baseball team will face Gaithersburg in a Saturday doubleheader at Renn's Park, Adamstown. First pitch is at 1 o'clock, with Gaithersburg expected to present a strong contest. John W. Greve, a progressive farmer near Frederick, is building a modern milk house on his farm to improve milk handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamstown
Gaithersburg
Renn’s Park
John W. Greve
Frederick
Sane 4th Parade Attracts Merchants And Groups
Three weeks before the Fourth of July the committee reports growing enthusiasm with new entries from about a dozen organizations and merchants promising to enter fronts or decorated autos. Prizes are offered for children features such as Best decorated doll carriage Best costumed girl Best group of boys Best decorated bicycle Best costumed boy and more athletic events to be announced. Merchants and individuals listed have pledged prizes and citizens are urged to display buttons to boost a bigger, more beautiful celebration with adequate funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Doll
Landis
Seegerang Co
Manlz
Church Services and Addresses at MP Churches
The Methodist Protestant churches announce Sunday services at Central Church at 7 20 AM led by Rev B F Ruley with Miss Evaline Jefferson as first deaconess delivering the address. Fairview MP will observe Children’s Day at 2 30 PM and Mount Carmel MP plans a Sunday evening address by Miss Jefferson, reading from Learybody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
B. F. Ruley
Evaline Jefferson
M.P
Fairview M. P
Mount Carmel M. P
Miss Jefferson
Pea Crop Shortage Affects Local Canning Plant
The Manocay Valley Canning plant reports this year’s pea crop is below normal and will not fill the season. One line of machinery has been shut down since last Saturday, signaling a pause in production likely to extend into next week. Other factories have halted canning peas to focus on corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Wiener
Mir. Wiener
Manocaay Valley
Collengern additions listed by CL 2B Telephone Co
The past week saw numerous new collngerans added by CL & 2B Telephone Co across Maryland and nearby towns. Names include Othin Cy Brandenburg near Wolfsville Myersville and Frederick areas, Edward T. Baumgardner on West Worth Street, and Cyrus Winfield near Wolfsville, with addresses in Myersville 242 and 24-. other entries cite John HL John, Samuel M. Lowman, Shaon P. Hecard Jr, Jorenzo S. Miller, Milton Triangle, and more. The list shows widespread additions in Wolfsville, Middletown, Brunswick, Peteraville, and Frederick districts with varying street addresses and localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL & 2B, Telephone Co
Othin Cy Brandenburg
Wolfsville
Myersville
Lt. Nartyoal
Harmony
Mad
Middletown
John HL John
W. Brandenburg
Edward T. Baumgardner
West Wirth Street
Frederick
Win
GC. Stauffer
West Third Street
Kedarlek
Samuel M. Lowman
Ueat
Wolfeville
Shaon P. Hecard, Jr
Wolfaville
Cyrus Winfietd
Myersvile
Jorenzo
Miller
Middlelawn
Milton Triangle
North Market Street
Parmeca Mutual Exchange
Myertaville
Geo. Wy. Greenwald
Weat Patriel Street
Predeclek Uder
Or. Louis Emmitt Brown
Central Bank
Fredrick
Bummary
MM. F. Tenia
Alfred J. Leatherman
Clinton R. Suneday
Nandonville
Roderick
B. O. Phelps
Munrovia
New Martel
A. M. Ridgeway
Brunswick
W UP. Ferrell
Peteraville
Charles F. Brown
Bell's Mill
Louis Wo Gallwian
Dm.mitsburg
Wmmitsburg
The News Presents A Snapshot Of Local Affairs
The News reports on recent activity across the community, highlighting actions by local officials, business openings, and notable events. Readers gain a concise view of civic matters, public notices, and upcoming deadlines affecting residents and organizations.
Rich Vanilla Extract Ad Claim
An advertisement extols a vanilla extract claiming purity from fine Mexican vanilla beans. It notes careful making and aging, maceration and maturation, and urges trying the product to enhance cooking.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harmonie
Bentztown Market House
Mary’s
Hawaii University
Mount
St Mary’s
Higgins
McCoy
Hie
Costello
Malloy
Sutton
Degnan
Mountaineers
Lucklée
Laughlin, Costello and Sebold
C. E. Weller
Walter 3. Miller
State Roads Commission
New York
Zeeland
Red Star Line
England
London
Uut
Sourlees
Mayor Schell
Gittinger
Kempany Crimmins
Ea M. Goodman
J. J. Biser
F. W. Staub
R. A. Bennett
John Best
Frank Crebs
Carlton Stull
Jesse Sunday
W. T. Delaplaine
Fourth Street
Null
Shell
Crimmins
Mullinix
Farr
SANE
News OF the Churches
Learybody
Manocaay Valley Co
Greenawalt’s
Patrick Street
Tonigi
Secret Service
Tony
Louise Vale
George Morgan
Seith the Lord
Summer Garden
Marion Wilson
Vitagraph Co
Solax
Edison
Nestor Film Co
East Patrick Street
Meryl F. Moberly
West
James E. Doll
South Market St
Frederick, Md
Straw
Panama
H. R. Flautt
City Opera House Shoe Store
TORIC
Optometriat and Jeweler
Warked St. Frederick
F. Columbus Knott
Besant & Knett
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