June 18 History: Congress Declares War on Britain in 1812
The June 18 entry notes Congress declaring war on Great Britain after President Madison sent his war message June 1 and a House committee manifesto citing impressment, blockade, orders in council, and British depredations. The piece also lists 1869 obituaries: Henry Jarvis Raymond, Baron von Ket teler, Fingree ex governor of Michigan, and Louis Aldrich.
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Congress
Great Britain
Mischison
Committee On
House of Representatives
United States
House
Senate
Henry Jarvis Raymond
Abraham Lincoln
New York City
Baron von Ketteler
Peking
Tsung-Lyamen
Hazen St
Louis Aldrich
Kennebunkport
PURELY PERSONAL ADVENTURES IN FREDERICK VISITORS
Mrs Q J Beckley of Washington visits Frederick relatives. Miss Eleie Birley East Second Street visits New Windsor friends. Miss Alice V Shriner North Market visits relatives in Washington. Mrs LN Loy Dill Avenue leaves for Cumberland with children. Mrs E G Hay of Washington spends day in Frederick. Mrs Luther W Sorm of Lancaster Pa visits Frederick. Mr Murray Brish of Philadelphia and Mrs Edwards Bowing with daughter West Third Street visit Washington relatives. Mrs Charles W Ross Cours Square visits daughter in Plainfield NJ. Mr and Mrs Wm Deater of this city retire after visiting Washington. Miss Anns K Rady Middletown visits Dr and Mrs A A Sharetts North Market. Mrs B F Browse West Patrick Street visits daughter Mrs F B Evans Washington DC. Mrs Charles B T Hendrickson now in Virginia. Miss Alice Hoss Halifax guest of Mr and Mrs Charles W Bow Court Square leaves for Boston. Mrs James Hantramick Shepherd and Miss Shepherd Shepherdstown WV spend yesterday with Frederick friends. Mrs Jos Cassin and Mrs Howard Young Washington DC attend Academy of Visitation exercises. Mr B Courlander Baltimore division ticket agent and Mr W H Drayton Baltimore division freight agent spend day in Frederick on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Evans
Washington, D.C
Charles B.T. Hendrickson
Virginia
Alice Hoss
Halifax
Charles W. Bow
Court Square
Boston
James Hantramick Shepherd
Misa Shepherd
Shepherdstown
W. VI
Middletown High School Holds Twelfth Commencement
The twelfth annual Middletown High School commencement at the Lutheran church featured three graduates Miss Mary Routzahn Miss Maude Beard and Harry M. Gross with Miss Routzahn delivering the class poem Miss Beard writing the history prophecy and song and Gross giving the valedictory Editor Oscar Coblentz presided and Andrew H. Krag of Baltimore delivered the address Gross received the Rosenour medal The Thurmont High School ninth annual commencement followed in the Town Hall with address by H J Kefsuver Frederick The graduates included Fiora Cordeliz Dotverer Phebe Hsien Eigen broda Katharine Gall William Loy Russell Waesche and Bernard Lichliter Whitmors.
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Middletown High School
Oscar Coblentz
Mary Routzahn
Maude Beard
Harry M. Gross
Rontzsha
Beard
Snd
Gross
Funeral of Mrs Emelia Blumenberg in Baltimore
Funeral services were held yesterday at 10 oclock for Mrs Emelia Blumenberg widow of the late General and Pro vost Leopold Blumenberg and mother of Mrs A M Landansr of the city. Rev Charlies A Rubenstein officiated with pallbearers M Engleman H P McElroy Cherles Myers Marty Sitzelmeyer George Fideler and Philip Volk. Interment followed at Harlems cemetery. Evans Spence had arrangements. Other notices list illness including Mrs L H Moberly and Mr Thomas Brightwell. William N Tarnst learns of his brother Hilgworth Turner’s recovery after a critical illness in Atlantic City.
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Emelia Blumenberg
Leopold Blumenberg
A.M. Landansr
North Fixeter Street
Baltimore
Charlies A. Ruben- Stein
Messrs. M. Engleman
H. P. McElroy
Cherles Myers
Mer
Henry N. Etchison
West Patrick
L. GH. Moberly
Thomas Brightwell
North Market Street
Qgours
Ion
Wm. N. Tarnst
Hastern Milling Company
Mil
Hilgworth Turner
Atlantic City
New York
Vitrified block paving favored for Frederick streets
A Frederick party visiting Baltimore studied street paving options visiting City Hall and the Maryland Geological Survey. They learned vitrified blocks, especially iron rock vitrified blocks from Canton, Ohio, offered best performance though costly. The group recommended vitrified block paving for Frederick with six inch concrete bases costing about 190 per square yard, tests by Professor Johnson noted. East Church street plans move forward at tonight’s mayor and aldermen meeting.
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Baltimore
Joseph D. Baker
Holmes D. Baker
Baker
Daniel Baker
Fendall
James A. Paige
Holliday Street
Baltamors
Montello Brick Co
Reading
T. B. Townsend Brick and Construction Co
Zanesville
Ohio
Welch, Gloninger and Maxwell
Welch’s Siding
Freder
Paige
Frederick
Canton
Carrollton
A. N. Johanson
Maryland Geological Survey
Folger McKinsey
the News
Baltimore Evening News
Hngcheon
Messrs
Johnson
Hundrada
Fsbor
Prof
St. Paul Street
Smith
East Church Street
Strees
Urner
East Churoh Street
Geo. Wm. Smith
Maryland School for the Deaf reelects board and staff
The Board of Visitors re elected all officers and executive committee members at yesterday s meeting. Prof Charles W Ely was unanimously reelected principal, with all faculty re elected except Margaret A Lyle who resigned. The annual report cites steady progress and strong exam results for graduates entering Gallaudet College. There are 102 pupils, 60 boys and 43 girls, with Baltimore contributing 48 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland School For the Deaf and Dumb
Charles W. Ely
Misus Margaret A. Lyle
E O. Wyend
Sonor
Annus
Gallaudet College
Washington, D C
Maryland
Io Gallaudet College
Geo Bobsetter
Baltimore
Wyand
Washington County
Gallaudet Allege
Partes
United States
Schaeffer
Pizteen
Wry
Baltimore City
Frederick County
Wrecks on the B. and O. Cause Several Derailments
Monday night wrecks on the Baltimore and Ohio Railway within eight miles and hours caused derailments at Shenandoah Junction Miller's Bend and Harper's Ferry. Wrecks resulted from broken truck parts and a backing freight in a tunnel led to rear collision. A Winchester branch freight engine also left the rails with damage.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Shenandoah
Harper's Ferry
Miller's Bend
Miller
Snother
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
War Claim Hearing Hope From Senator Burnham
Mr John O. Hardt received a letter from United States Senator Burnham of New Hampshire saying a special hearing on the payment of Frederick’s war claim would not be accorded but that consideration would be given and he would confer with Maryland senators. Hardt is encouraged, confident Senators Wellington and McComas will urge Burnham to recognize the claim’s justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Hardt
United States
Burnham
New Hampshire
Sunate Committee
Frederick
Maryland
Hardt
Sansters Wellington
McComas
Micers Elected At King David Lodge Officers Named
At a King David Lodge meeting the officers elected were A. H Harrington N. G Alvin Doering N. G Dr B Q Nicodemus recording secretary R A Beuxets financial secretary G W Tray treasurer The members enjoyed a frog and crab supper at Murns Court Street restaurant.
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King David Lodge
Odd Fellows
A. H Harrington
Alvin Doering
B. QO
Nicodemus
R.A Beuxets
G. W. Tray
Weasurer
Mursn
Cocct
Special Baltimore and Ohio Excursion From Frederick
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs a Sunday excursion from Frederick to Hagerstown with departure at 9 a.m. and return from Hagerstown at 6 p.m. The round trip fare is listed as agents. A separate excursion train arrives in Frederick at 10 a.m. from Baltimore and Washington.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Frederick
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Washington
Sale of Building Lot by Real Estate Agent
Noah E. Cramer acted as agent and sold for Dr. Geo. D. and Mrs. G Moore a lot on the east side of South Bentz Street in the city to George M. and Sarah Snell for 125 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah E. Cramer
Geo. D
Mr. G. Moore
South Bentz Street
City
George M
Sarah &. Snell
Abe
Frederick
Hart
Moracon East Fifth Street
Agsoch
Noah E Cramer
L. M.nixporri
Fargete
Ares P
Bagerstown Post Office Adds Carriers and Wages
The post office in Bagerstown shows a 12 percent year over year rise in business. Walter A. McCane is named clerk and Bari N. Beard as carrier, with eight total carriers now employed.
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Bagerstown
Local Market Quotations From Eastern Milling and Export
The Eastern Milling & Export Company lists today’s market quotes for corn at $3.10 per barrel, shelled corn at 62 cents per bushel, No 2 red wheat at 75 cents per bushel, and steamer at 73 cents per bushel. Prices range from $9 to $10 per ton for hay.
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Hhe Local Mart
Esstern Milling & Export Company
Frederick High School Commencement At City Opera House
The annual commencement exercises of the High School of Frederick will be held at the City Opera House tomorrow evening at o'clock. The proper time to prepare an advertising campaign is now.
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High School of
Frederick
City Opera House
Randy
Visitation Academy awards premiums at closing year
Visitation Academy marked its fifty sixth scholastic year with a program of premiums and medals for graduates and students. Distinctions in English, music and composition were awarded to several Misses including Cavanaugh, Tiffany, Flood, Davis and Clark. The sixth annual Alomore Association reunion was held with addresses, greetings and a banquet attended by many members.
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Academy of the Visitation
Sadisnsa
Tus
Peivaca
Dialmau
Alasio
Dielman
Planus
Ramsburg
Sullivan
Lakin
Flood
Haydon
Tiffany
Ramebuarg
Grace
Cavanaugh
Summers
Clarke
Simpson
Leslie
Ocnchois
Liszt
Davis
Asvansagh
Gounod
Firat
Rials
Misgea Clarke
McGuire
Fienne
Kengia McGuire
Traversharpe
Hayden
Micaes Ramaborg
Claribel Onsain
Constance Nielen Charles
Marle J. McGuire
Letitis Johnston
Prise
Helen Goragoh Davis
M. Roberts Howard
Ross E. Flood
Elien O. Lewis
Margaret A. Harbie
M. Imogen Lewis
Pauline Diffendal
Helen Gorsuch Davin
Lucy Wilson Edmonston
Agnes Harrison Cisrke
Rosalie Kennedy
M. Im
Bertha Darrow
Helen Leilich
Mabel Grace Ridgate
Grace Les Risis
Migs
Sally McLsan Tiffany
Mays
Mabel Graces Ridgate
Anna M. Flood
Helen G. Davis
Sally McL. Tiffany
Boos M. Kengis
Marie Diffendal
Jeannette T. Kuphei
Agnes H. Clarke
Jene Simpson
Emma B. Lynch
Glothilde M. Hoover
Mamnoc
Alomore Association
Mra
Susan Simms
Tuiegrama
Scaene
Ohe School
Alamowr
Academy
Susan Gist Fendall
Mary Blaine Lipscomb
Jabilsrians
Eiwin B. Hay
Sundry State News From Maryland and Nearby Areas
Inland events include inquiries into Mr Alexandra D Toadvine and Miss Klary Hunter Beigert at Salisbury. A rainstorm in Orlafield damaged packhouses and capsized boats. Mrs Louisa Stewart of Jacksontilie died suddenly at her summer home in New Windsor. Preparations begin for the hanging of John Johnson and Frank Jones at Ellicott City on Friday. A marriage license is granted to Henry Hobell and Mary E Coleman of Lonaconlog. Court of Appeals rulings touch inheritance, accidental death damages, and promissory notes. A jail breach frees Thomas Harvey at La Plata. Frostburg’s new tax base is 2,246,878 with 60 cent rate. assessed value up $27,295. Pisraon E Wildman, heir to Joseph Wildman, under Orphans Court in Cecil county. Bishop William Paret consecrates St. Joseph’s church Frostburg. debt cleared. sermon by Rev John G Gray.
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Alexandra D. Toadvine
Klary Hunter Beigert
Salisbury
Orlafield
Louisa Stewart
Jacksontilie
Fia
New Windsor
John Johnson
Frank Jones
Ellicott City
Henry Hobell
Mary E. Coleman
Lonaconlog
Court of Appeals
Iowa
la Plata
Thomas Harvey
Frostburg
Pisraon E. Wildman
Joseph Wildman
Ray
John OG. Gray
Baltimore
Red Birds Triumph Over Naver Fair in Close Game
Miller's Red Birds defeated Naver Fair 18 to 8 yesterday evening in a high scoring intercity matchup. Starting lineups featured J Wolfe RB, J Dondrear OF, and H Lipps 2B for Red Birds against Harman C, Esterly P, and J Blokmin 3B for Naver Fair. Stoner’s homer in the third inning highlighted the Red Birds win.
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Miller
Red Birds
Bose
J. Wolfe
RB. Baer
H. Stoner
Wm. Bartholow
Isto
H. Lipps
J.single
O. W. Miller
O. Kline
Frederick Athletic Club
Park
Athletic Pack
Brust
Phoebus
Bragt and Bennett
FW. A. 0
Holy Mass at Shoaxstown for St Francis Xavier Mission
Sunday morning Rev Father Keelan said mass at Mr Anthony Wickless home in Shoaxstown. Three Jesuit novices assisted, Misses Clara McKenzie Laura Wickless and Roy Crumb received holy communion, about twenty mission members partook, hymns by Sunday school children, a sermon by Father Keelan, breakfast prepared by Mrs Wickless, followed by a lecture. Guild officers elected: Wm C Birely president A K Keefer vice president Miss May Lampe secretary Mr J N Brengie treasurer.
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Father Keelan
Anthony Wickless
Shoaxstown
St. Francis Xavier
Society of Jesus
Clara McKenzie
Laura Wickless
Roy Crumb
Wickless
Guild of the Evangelical Reformed Church Veld
Wm. C. Birely
A. K Keefer
May Lampe
J. N. Brengie
Ordinations at Emmitsburg Crowns Priesthood for Four Mentions
Bishop Alfred A. Curtis celebrated mass at Ms. St Marys College chapel in Emmitsburg MD and ordained Rev. Michael Fogarty Rev. John Danne Rev. Patrick Boyle and Mr John ODonnell who will be ordained in Altoona PA on June 19. Also present were Rev Edward McSweeney Rev John McGovern and faculty master of ceremonies James J. Kearney with a sanctuary list including Rev William OHar a Rev John Tierney Rev A Cond Rev J Lennon Rev William Candingham and Rev James J. Smith.
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Alfred A. Curtis
Massa
Ms. St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
Michael EB. Fogarty
Ogdensburg
John W. Danne
Mobile
Ala
Patrick H. Boyle
Little Book
Ark
John L O'Donnell
Altoona
Garves
Curtis
Edward ¥. McSweeney
John ©. McGovern
Mount Se. Mary's
Jas. J. Kearney
William L. O'Hara
John J. Tierney
Pater A. Cond
Mount S
Mary's
J. Lennon
William A. Can Dinghim
Turtle Cresk
James J. Smith
Philadelphia
Witnesses Go to Westminster For Testimony
Deputy Sheriff Shaw Grant Shoemaker and George Worman traveled to Westminster this morning to testify in the State versus Charles Adams case. Adams was arrested here last week on charges of safe blowing and related thefts.
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Westminster
Sherif Shaw
Grant Shoemaker
George Worman
Charles Adams
Local Fair Scrap Draws Crowd Tonight at Park Theatre
A carded event invites the public to an evening scrap at Park Theatre starting 9 p m. Vanderville and dancing add to the program while Dr Wa O Boteler promotes eye and ear care. An excursion to Hagerstown via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad departs June 22 at 9 00 am with a 75 cent round trip fare.
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Vanderville
Noticad Better Towel Promises Drying Comfort
A fragmented ad touts a towel claiming superior drying with a promise of lasting comfort. It mentions contact details and a price cue, urging readers to buy a towel claimed to feel right and durable.
The Prettiest Wash Goods Sale Notice
Ladies invited to shop a wide range of summer wash goods and accessories. The store advertises white grounds with black medallions and geometric designs at low prices, new laces and Valenciennes, and a selection of silk and sewing baskets. Includes promotions on dresser items and household baskets.
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Valenciennas
Silk
Brussels
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the Daily News
Wassilatos
W W. L. Moors
The
Weather Bureau
A. A. Sharatta
Warfield
Park Theatre
Neidig & Miller
Geo
Rodock & Os
N. E. Cramer
J. Beckley
Hive
East Church St
Valasbie
J. D. Baker
Court of
Ely
Maryland School
Epworth League
Frederick District
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
West Virginia
D. A. Foard
Cumberland
G. W. Appleby
Ida Teafe
J. 0. Turner
the Biblical Institute
Fountain Park
E. H. Ziegler
Hageratown
Aloysius Green
Peninsula Methodist
Snow Bill
Visitation Academy
Fa Warlowe
Devos
Bana
News OF the Churches
Wa. O. Boteler
Medical
Kansas City University
London
N. Market St
Magsistown
Isena
John Hendrickson
Drewars, &c
Abc
Tosecom
H. S. Skirt
Joan Hexnroxsey
Pullman
Nzde & Miller
Hencat
Clinton E. Main
GEOG
Graduate Pharmacia
Prederick County
Enone
Teanogis
Wagaman
Beau
EiAnd
Isanogle & Wagamar
Frederick, MD
Cas Glasswarz, &C
F. B. Sappington
Béachy One Coor North
VED Big Store’s Bargain Bulletin
Ago, B. Rodour
A. T. Rice & Bons
A. T. Rice & Sons
Fonsral
Wrederick, MD
Thomas P.rice
East Fourth Biree
Willard
Keller
Wet Patrick Street
Atruetio Fare
Mignon
and Shelton
Bae
H. E. Peterman
Franklin Street
Marzadaein
Joseph W. Gaver
Court Street
Dddawiy
Edwin Deviletas
Amos Urner
ABNES
Doll & Albaugh Building
Nateetidewiy
O. Nicolemus
North
Masket Street
Frederick Co
Fox
Nana
Anns Meteer
New Columbia
Ofica
Joseph Gro
Toltia
Peledas
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