Frederick Delves Into Early 19th Century Diary Tales
Extracts from Jacob Engelbrecht diary of Frederick recount 1819 to 1878 details census 1820 population 3637 eclipse of the moon 1820 North Point battle anniversary barbecue at White Oak spring election to Congress and local court cases including a murder sentence. Notes on butter weight disputes bank directors water level floods lottery ticket purchases and local civic events. A motorcycle accident and mayoral candidacy are also reported.
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Jacob Engelbrecht
Frederick
Fredericktown
Jacob Markell
North Point
Fort McHenry
aItimore
Green
J . Wouston
White Oak Spring
John Nelson
Maryland
Thomas C Worthington
Peter
Kitty
Buchanan
Baker
Wim. Baker
Liberty
Frederick County
City cleanup reports 55 loads collected in two days
According to Civic Club chairwoman Mrs. A Leader, 30 loads were hauled on Wednesday and 25 on Thursday, totaling 55. The celebration was mostly successful with praise for those in charge and the garbage collectors who performed diligently. A quip about two ledger sides follows from a Washington Star remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Leader
Civic Club
Steel cages proposed for Frederick police court overnights
Frederick citizens push plan to replace a single stifling lockup with steel cages at Police Headquarters. Prisoners would be kept overnight, allowing magistrates to hear cases next morning, summon witnesses, and give fairer hearings while freeing officers for patrol. The idea, used elsewhere, aims to reform aging procedures and improve sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Court
Frederick
McCurdy
Board of Aldermen
West All Saints Street Wire Fire Disrupts Night
An electric wire on West All Saints Street burned in two last night, ends sagging to the street and alarming residents. Officer William King held the scene until lineman William Gesnell arrived to perform repairs. Uniforms for Adams town team received by Central Hardware Co. and will be delivered soon.
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West All Saints' Street
William King
William S. Gesnell
Adamstown
Central Hardware Co
Amiem
Onm
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Charberlain
Reform ed Reunion Plans for July Seventeenth 1919
Plans for the Reformed Church Reunion to be held at Pen-Mar on July 17 1919. Virginia West Virginia Maryland Southern Pennsylvania and DC members gather for fellowship with a gospel message. Reverend Himer L Coblentz of Carlisle will give the annual address. PenMar Orchestra to provide music and join in singing. A service program with music will be issued so all may participate.
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Pen-Mar
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Stev. Himer L Coblentz
Carlisle
Coblentz
PenMar Orchestra
New Hippodrome for Baltimore Opens Soon
It was announced that the entire stock for Baltimore’s new Hippodrome on the Eutaw House site has been sold to Pearce & Scheck. Construction will begin soon, with the theater planned as the largest south of New York by seating, to be finished by January 1, 1914, and capacity at least 3,500, about 1,000 more than Bathmore theater. Pearce & Scheck now control the Eutaw House and surrounding ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eutaw Flouse
Baltimore
Pearce & Scheck
New York
Eutaw House
Bathmore Theater
Baseball Scores by Wireless Reported from Middletown
Baseball scores are reported every evening by Carl Rhoderick at his wireless station in Middletown. The scores are sent to the battleships by the Government station at Arlington at 7 o'clock each evening. Government time is received twice daily at noon and 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rhoderick
Midietown
Arlington
Re elected Associate Editor of Religious Telescope
Res. Dr. C. J. B. Brane, formerly of this county, was yesterday re elected associate editor of the Religious Telescope the publication of the United Brethren church at the conference session in Decatur Hl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. B. Brane
County
United Brethren Church
Decatur
Gold Dust Twins Promise Easy Cleaning
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White Oak Springs
Bible Society
Peter Sower
of the
William Perry
Jacob Wiest
Frederick Academy
Thomas H. Hanson
Annapolis
Robert Eliott
Young Men's Bible Society
Frederick City
German Reformed Church
Court House
Peter Brunner
Market St
Market Street
Groff
Ohio
John Ed. Schell
Qustin Stax
Washington Star
Warrey
Pprus
Mullinix
P. Telephone Company
A. P. Harshman
Wolfsville
Miersvile
D. P. Warrentella
Myersville
Claus
Easterday
Vieter L Pryor
Franklin Mills
Thurmont
C. W. Spalding
Hast Street
Wamitsburg
E. Osborn
Harmony Grove
Chas. Eyler
W. G. Rono
Braddock
James Biggs
Sixth and Market Streets
Chas. Gilbert
North Market Street
Ella Fout
Joshua IF. Smith
Myersvile
Ira V. Harshman
T H Schroyer
C. B. Smith
Mt. Airy
Mt Airy
S. E. Cram
Daysville
Barthlow & Keyser
N Market Street
J. H. Frazier
East Second Street
W. JH Bradley
West Church Street
M. H. Conway
South Street
Alban M. Wood
Court Street
E M. Ridgely
W. South St
K. C. Upton Grossnickle
J. H
New Hippodrome
Lyon
Greenawalt’s
West Patrick Street
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
Mary
Victor
James Kirkwood
Rex
G. North
Ambrosio
Frederick Gas
ARD Electric Company
Young & Staley
Sheis Partnership
Pythian Castle Building
Court St
Charles T K. Young
Pythian Castle
Frederick, MD
Ernest Helfenstein
S Amos Urner
Helfenstein & Urner
Insurance
Don & Albaugh
Market Strict
Straw
Panama
Stan and
H. R. Flautt
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