Notable deaths and events from June history
Entries show David Rittenhouse an American astronomer and U S mint manager died aged 64 born 1732. Simon Cameron Lincoln era secretary of war 1860s later minister to Russia died born 1799. In 1915 Germans captured 200 yard front at Souchez. Importers demanded the right to import non contraband goods from Germany.
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David Rittenhouse
United States Mint
Simon Cameron
Lincoln
Russia
Souchez
Germany
Purely Personal Births and Visits Mentioned
Mr and Mrs John Thompson center street announce the birth of a son. Mr and Mrs Basil Dialektou West Patrick street announce a daughter. Frank Bentz of Hagerstown spent Sunday with relatives in this city. Emory G Nusz and wife Margaret Virginia have returned from Lexington Va. Dr and Mrs William Crawford Johnson visited Fort Meyer Va where their son William Monroe Johnson is in camp with the District of Columbia militia. W R Lashmutt cashier of US Savings Bank Washington and Mrs deLashmutt. Miss Rebekah de Lashmutt spent the day in town with relatives. Dr and Mrs Joseph Ennis of Waynesboro Pa and Mrs Ennis mother Mrs William Ennis and son of Burkittsville and Frank C Hargett of Frederick motor to Buena Vista Hotel yesterday for luncheon. They called on Dr Carlos Depena ambassador to this country from Uruguay.
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John Thompson
Center Street
Basil Dialektou
West Patrick Street
Frank Bentz
Hagerstown
Emory G. Nusz
Margaret Virginia
Lexington
William Crawford Johnson
Fort Meyer
William Monroe Johnson
District of Columbia
W. R. Ce Lashmutt
U. S. Savings Bank
Washington
deLashmutt
Rebekah deLashmutt
Joseph Ennis
Waynesboro
Ennis
William Ennis
Burkittsville
Frank C. Hargett
Frederick
Buena Vista Hotel
Carlos Depena
Depena
Uruguay
Hymeneal Grims-Martz and Lescallett-Grant notices
Grims-Martz: Simon J. Grim of New Midway and Cora S. Martz of nearby were quietly married at 3 30 PM at the Evangelical Lutheran parsonage by Rev. Dr. J S G Rupp. They will reside in New Midway with Grim in local business. Lescallett-Grant: Lillian Beatrice Grant daughter of Charles Grant of Alpha Howard County wed Roy Cleveland Lescallett of Frederick at bride’s home officiated by Rev. Arthur C. Day. After a reception they depart for Atlantic City and will reside in Frederick.
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Lescallett—Grant
Lillian Beatrice Grant
Charles Grant
Alpha Howard County
Roy Cleveland Lescallett
Frederick
Arthur C. Day
St. James
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlantic City
Peach Crop Outlook From The 1916 U S Crop Report
The June 1916 government crop report estimates peaches by state, showing a 21 3 percent drop from last year and a 33 1 3 percent shortfall from the 109 year average. Major producers like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California show declines or gains, with overall shortages in many states. Early buyers expect higher prices for peaches saved from last winter’s freeze.
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United States
Authority of
Secretary of Agriculture
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Ann
Georgia
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Lone
Ollshome
Arkansas
California
Michigan
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County Tax Rate Set By County Commissioners
County officials race to finalize the annual tax levy for June with a preliminary rate near one dollar and a yet unknown taxable base. Schools will receive at least 40 cents of every county tax dollar. Ballot recounts ordered in a contested election. Washington County buys land for a new school, plans by A J Klinehart. Forgery charge filed against Frank Mason. check cashed by Miller Company.
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Board of County Commissioners
John W. Humm
Harry B. Witter
Ann
M. L. Keedy
Washington County
Worthington
P. Wachter
John B. Fleming
Wachter
C. F. W. Remsburg
Hancock
Hagerstown
Cavetown
Tilghmanton
Justice Remsburg
Wachter and Fleming
Keedy
Boonsboro
Washington County School Board
Simmons Heirs
A. J. Klinehart
Calvin H. Stull
Buckeystown
Frank Mason
Roderick
Henry Hanson Maulsby
William £. Miller
Putman, Miller Company
Has Erstown Mayor Heads to Clifton Springs Sanatorium
Mayor J McPherson Scott of Has Erstown and his wife traveled to Clifton Springs Sanatorium New York for a month of rest. Scott, who recently recovered from pneumonia and was in critical condition when elected last March for a fourth term, has now developed heart disease.
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Scott
J. McPherson Scott
Haserstown
Clifton Springs
New York
Stolen Harness Lines Hit Horse Near Opera House
The lines of a horse harness tied to a horse hitched at the Opera House were stolen on Saturday night. The thief remains unknown. Marion S. Moberly, the court crier, provided the man who suffered the loss with ropes to drive his horse home.
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Marion S. Moberly
Supervisors Elect Washington County Clerk
The Washington County Election Supervisors chose George Hook a Democrat from Hazerstown as clerk. The office operates with salaries rising from 35 percent to 4 a year per the work performed.
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Washington County
George Hook
Hazerstown
Reverend Hooff Goes Out Of City For Two Weeks
Rev Douglas Hooff rector of AW Saints Episcopal church departs today for two weeks. Rev Papa Kennedy of the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Alexandria VA will fill the pulpit next Sunday.
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Douglas Hooff
AW Saints’ Episcopal Church
Papa Kennedy
Episcopal Theotogical Seminary
Alexandria
Leit
Interest in Queen Contest Attracts Attention During Red Men Carnival
The queen contest linked to the Red Men celebration grows popular with many entrants. Daily bulletins will publish candidate standings, and a booth on carnival grounds will host vote soliciting. Each five hundred votes earns a complimentary Meyerhoff attraction ticket. Candidates listed include Tritby Burr Isabelle Kamerman Anna Wharton Ruth Whitman Rhoda Shiner Angleberger Violet Mc Clure Katie Mehriing Amanda Wills Lillian Beard Helene Weir Pearl Schaeffer.
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Ilot
Meyerhoff
Bentum
Burrafflo
Tritby Burr
Isabelle @Kamerman
Anna Wharton
Ruth Whitman
Rhoda Shiner
Angleberger
Violet McClure
Katie Mehriing
Amanda Wills
Lillian Beard
Helene Weir
Pearl Schaeffer
Social features at hotel at Braddock Heights
Manager Bond plans a lively summer at Braddock Heights Hotel with dances and card parties resumed. Three tennis courts will be laid out this week, and the hotel notes improvements, ample garage space, and expected large weekend crowds and automobile parties.
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Bond
Heights
Braddock Hotel
Pays for Speeding on Baltimore Frederica Road
Dr R Y Fechtig of Cumberland paid a $25 fine after being arrested for driving 45 miles per hour on the Baltimore Frederica road near the Fair Grounds yesterday afternoon. He admitted speeds over 35 mph at times after claims of mobilization camp at Laurel. Picture: List Family. Mr and Mrs George List recently marked their twelfth wedding anniversary with children Delma Holton and Gwynn. List formerly managed City Opera House now lives at 403 North Linwood Ave Baltimore. Open Air Meeting Held by W C T U at Shiloh Church Walkersville featured Rev Shilke Rev Weaver Rev Miller, United Choir, Walkersville Band, and Boy Scouts parade.
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Baltimore-Frederica
Fair Grounds
R. Y. Fechtig
Cumberland
Neikirk
Middletown
August T. Brust
List
Baltimore American
George List
Shiloh Methodist Protestant Church
Walkersville
Shilke
Weaver
Miller
United Choir of
Boy Scouts
Advertised Letters and Local News From Frederick
A Frederick Maryland newspaper item lists remaining letters at the city post office including Gentlemen’s List names Bust Dixon Co W C Comich E L Ebert Eugene Emerson C Edw Mallabin C H Mercer Co F G Randall and Ladies List Ida Kelser Dorothy Miller The piece notes Lieut Harry L Hagan of Hagerstown in charge of recruiting for Company B and reports good response from Washington County youths A Dr A S G Rupp to attend Lutheran Deaconess Board meeting in Baltimore and Mrs Rupp to attend Samuel Ready School exercises Autos collide on East Patrick Street near Middle Alley one car from the alley another rear end minor damages Farm sale Mrs John W Cable sold her Rinzzold district farm including distillery property to Samuel C Nicodemus for about 30000
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Frederick City
A. 5
G. Rupp
Baltimcore
Rupp
Samuel Ready School For Girls
John W. Cable
Rinzzold District
Samuel C. Nicodemus
Public Sale of Household Furniture on West Seventh Street
Intending to discontinue housekeeping the estate will offer at public sale a lot of household and kitchen furniture on West Seventh Street Thursday June 29 at 10 o'clock a m L Mrs Lewis Fl Kus smath Harry R Snook Auctioneer
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Lewis
Harry R. Snook
City tackles refuse disposal and traffic edict
Mayor Lewis H Fraley called a special mayor and aldermen meeting for tonight to decide how the city will dispose of refuse, with incineration discussed as a possibility. Pedestrians are ordered to stop talking to traffic officers, and bicycles must have bells and lights under a new law with immediate enforcement.
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Lewis H. Fraley
Ira J. McCurdy
Fraley
Lost and Found and Public Notices in Frederick area
Lost and Found notices at Seeger Co Aluminum Club warn of missing utensil from a set at about 80 attendance. Also ad noting June 30 sale of bedroom suit gas stove cabinet chairs and other items at 17 West Fifth Street City. Public notices include later car service routes, boat theft report near Gas House bridge with six day safety deadline, lawn mower sharpening, trespass penalty at Boys High School, milk bottle registration notice by The Excelsior Sanitary Dairy and Briscoe Garage repair rates at 32 N Market Street.
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West Fifth Street
Hosiery and Silk Goods at Special Prices
Cashier Silk sweaters and white goods offered at special prices. Pillows, cases, sheets, towels, and a range of Lady’s chiffon and linen handkerchiefs in all colors. New line neckwear and VOD underwear silk hosiery. Thompson glove fitting corset advertised at $1.00, valued at $1.26.
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Thompson
Grayson H. Staley Seeks Buyers for Multiple Maryland Farms
Property listing describes 78 acres near Frederick with brick house and outbuildings, 167 acres in high cultivation, 200 acres along State Road four miles from Frederick, 82 acres with fine houses, 128 acres near Mt. Airy, 131 acres between New London and Mt. Airy, 15 acres with fine house and barn, 11 acres under cultivation with seven rooms, 165 acres with buildings near Braddock Heights. Prospective buyers invited to view the farms.
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New Market
Monrovia
New Market District
Grayson H. Mercer
Frederick City
Frederick
Hagerstown
Frederick, Md
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Markwood D
Harp
State Road
Mt. Airy
New London
Braddock Heights
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Seeger & Co
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East Pattick Street
Middle Alley
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Thurmont
Jefferson
Myersville
Gas House Bridge
Jug Bridge
Guy F. Wolfe
Frederick of
Chambersburg
Blue Ridge League
Agricultural Park
Frank James. Jr
Home Building and Loan Association
Jein
Commercial State Bank
William FE. Filler
Edgar H. McBaine
Excelsior Sanitary Dairy
C.F. Rothenhoefer
Briscoe
Briscoe & Regal Service Station
N. Market St
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
Aset, Cashier
John D. Hendrickson
Pug Model
Yuieda
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
John 8. Ramsbur
C. M. Thomas
D. E. Kefauver
Thos, H. Haller
Daniel Baker
C. H. Conley
M. D. P. L. Hargett
John 53
Newman
J. H. Gambrill
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Copenhagen
Potts & Griffin
L. C. Willis
College Park
Rosemont Addition
Villa Estates
N. Market St. Ext
N. Seventh St
Hamilton Street
Automobile Insurance
Cramer & Staffer
Court Street
Thomas P. Rich
Thomas Eb, Rice
Euneral
North Market Street
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Court ST
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Grayson H. Staley
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