In History Oct 2 highlights distant events from 18th and 19th centuries
The item recalls Richard II's birthplace at Fotheringhay, Spain's war over a will, Major John Andre's hanging for espionage, a deadly Gulf cyclone with Louisiana and Alabama losses, Nelson Miles replacing Schofield, and Neal Dow's death. It notes cyclones hitting Georgia and South Carolina coasts.
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Richard
England
Fotheringay Cantle
Losworth
Charles Hoot
Spain
John Andre
America
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Alabama
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Schofield
Neal Dow
Portland
Georgia
South Carolina
Report of irregular newspaper delivery requested
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Rodock & Co
Doll Bros
Bes
Personal notices and a stage drama at the City Opera Home
Mrs Mary H Cramer leaves for Washington D C Misa Mollie Dixon of Baltimore visits relatives in this city Mr Elmer Brown trips to Berkeley Springs W Va Mr George A Chickering of Baltimore is in town on business David Wertheimer visits Washington D C Mr and Mrs Richard Dorsay return from Howard County farm Mrs Harry H Harmon of Hagerstown visits Dr and Mrs Robert Nicodemus A Ts Pearce and C P Levy families return from Clifton Mrs G W Connor returns from Hamesdale Pa Cordova DaGarmendis travels to Washington for Harvard prep Miss Nottis Johnson returns to Frederick from Higginsville Mo Wim Stephens moves family to East Third Street A Life’s Mistake a domestic drama at City Opera House based on Charles Garvice’s book with England as scene now set in America. The play promises strong performances by a capable cast.
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Mary H. Cramer
Washington, D. C
Misa Mollie Dixon
Baltimore
Elmer Brown
West Third Street
Berkeley Springe
W. Va
George A. Chickering
Balti-maore
David Wertheimer
East Church Street
Hamesdale
Cordova DaGarmendis
Washington
Harvard University
Nottis Johnson
Frederick
Higginsville
Wim. Stephens
Union Bridge
Examiner Publishing Company
East Third Street
City Opera Home
Charles Garvice
England
America
Congress of Fun Makers at City Opera House
Jimmy Wall leading the Quinlan & Wall Imperial Minstrels will headline a October 6 show, billed as a congress of cheerful comedians free of offence. The act, with 80080x Mama, promises refined humor and dramatic flair, aiming to delight without hate or grief. Also reported is the opening of The Gitiness Saving Bank of Mackley Bros building with Dr. Jas R Waters as president and a long slate of directors.
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Congress of Fun Makers
Jimmy Wall
Dan Quinlac
Quinlan &Wall Imperial Minstrels
City Opera House
Merry Sons of Laughter
Quinlan & Wall Imperials
Minetreley
Jas
Bigzgs
Thomas F. Eyler
M. Z. Albeagh
Jas. T. Waeechs
Harry 0. Caser
E. O. Kefauver
Jas. C. Horne
M. Luther Creeger
Chas. M. Mackley
Worker Arrives From Baltimore For Rosenstock Building Girders
A man arrived from Baltimore atop the Rosenstock building on Patrick Street and began work today. The town lacked equipment suitable for the task and officials noted tradesmen were needed. Bursting with ads, the era’s bargain advertising was highlighted.
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Baltimore
Rosenstock
Patrick Street
Frederick
Sons of Veterans form House of Veterans Reserves in Atlantic City
At the last encampment in Atlantic City New Jersey the Sons of Veterans voted to separate the military feature from the civic part forming a new House of Veterans Reserves commanded by a general staff with a brigadier general as chief of staff. Local camps may arm and equip ten firing squads while reserves wear a distinct uniform. Recruiting officers will be appointed by state, and camp formation costs reduced. Boston was chosen as next encampment site. The Frederick camp plans to form a reserves company. The Frederick City Art Club elected officers including Miss Doub as president and Miss Eleanor Dill as recording secretary. A year of art activities titled A Century of Art in America was set.
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Sons of
Veterson
Atlantic City
N.J
House of Veterans Reserves
Boston
Mans
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lnst
Sons of Veterans
Frank P. Gentien
Maryland
Roscie O. White
OLY
O. A. Mattoon
Frederick
Art Club
Frederick City
America
Services Preparatory to Sacrament in Local Churches
News of the churches reports preparatory services for the Lord’s Supper at the Evangelical Lutheran church tonight at 7 30 led by Rev Dr Luther Kuhlman. Presbyterian church also holds services tonight at 7 30 and tomorrow at 1 30. Sewer work advances with service pipes and inlets. Patrick street inlets finished and Third street due today. janction chamber at All Saints corner completed.
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Lnther Kuhlman
Patrick Street
Third Street
All Sainte’ Arrest
Maryland Political and Local News Sweep Laurel and Baltimore
The Maryland Agricultural and Industrial School for Colored Youth begins sessions in Laurel. Comptroller Hering distributes the public school tax for the quarter starting October. Dorchester County features both Independent Democratic and Independent Republican tickets. Louis S. Clayton wins his suit against Annapolis officials to qualify as an ally clerk. Capt. John W. Worth, past department commander of Maryland G A R, dies in Baltimore. Republican campaign opens in Maryland at Oakland with speeches by Messia, Williams and Dennis. Prince George's county Republican convention endorses the Mudd ticket. Measrs, J William Middendorf & Co. Baltimore and John L Williams & Sons Richmond seek temporary creditor relief amid New York financial strain and Seaboard issues. an advisory committee is appointed to plan extensions.
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Maryland Agricultural and Industrial School For
Laurel
Hering
Dorchester County
Louis
Clayton
Annapolis
John W. Worth
Maryland
Grand Army of the Republic
North Shames Street
Baltimore
Maryand
Oakland
Messia
Williams
Dennis
Prince George's County
Upper Marlboro
Meaars
J. William
New York
Mhey
Mail carrier walks 124000 miles over a quarter century
William Archer of Johnson City Tennessee loses his rural free delivery route after twenty five years walking the entire time. He began at age 20 delivering eight miles then ten then sixteen daily. He estimates 124100 miles walked for the government with only 20 a month pay and no discipline in his quarter century of service.
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Washington County
Knoxville
Tenn
William Archer
Archer
Johnson Grey
Stony Point
Watauga Bend
Johnson City
Skating Grounds Cleaned for Winter Sees00 at Burger’s Pond
Getting Ready for Skating, Burger's pond has been cleaned to prepare for winter skating. Many goldfish and other fish were removed. In the 2:12 pacing race at Trenton, New Jersey, Indiana John, owned by Dr. William Gafcooms, won second money, finishing second in three events. The Business Men's Association meeting, moved to next Friday night for larger attendance.
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Burger’s Pond
Broadway
Trenton
N.J
Indiana
John
Business Men’s Association
New Fire Plug Installed on East Church Street
Superintendent of Water Works Frank Tyergar leads a corps of men installing a new fire plug on the south side of East Church Street near the sewer inlet to speed the sewer work and improve flow in the area.
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Frank Tyergar
East Church Street
Poe Files Senate Run As Legislature Election Looms
A new brick pavement is planned along Ex at Third Street with houses to be built on the south side. Mr. Poe, former Attorney General, yesterday announced his candidacy for the United States Senate should the Democrats gain a legislature. Also, Mr. Booch Grean, injured months ago after a scaffold fall while painting the Farmers and Mechanics' tank building, is now able to be out.
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Poe
John P. Poe
United States
Senate
Warfield Addresses Dem Governor Bid at Spangier’s Opera
Hon Edwin Warfield Democratic candidate for Governor spoke before a large Spangier’s Opera House crowd in Emmitsburg last night. Also the opening of Miss Willie Ritchie’s winter dancing class at Junior Hall tonight at 8:15.
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Bir
Warfield
Eruniteburg
Edwin Warfield
Spangier
Bouzes$ Emmitsburg
Willie Ritchie
Summer in the Klondike Wonders of endless daylight and gardens
A Klondike writer praises endless daylight and summer pleasures in Hartford Courant correspondence. He describes berries and vegetables raised locally, a cold but livable climate, and predicts a striking aurora display this winter. The letter contrasts harsh winters with lush gardens and scenic skies.
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Isis
Anya
Klondike
Hartford Courant
Hartford
Dawson
Tom
Woman Hangs Self in Taneytown Widow Despondent Over Husband Death
Mrs Elizabeth Beard aged about 60 widow of John Beard of Taneytown hanged herself at home Wednesday night. Her nephew William Bankard found her body after 2:30 AM. She laid out clothes for burial and had money, stocks, and banda in a drawer. Despondent over her husband’s death, she used a torn cord from an old bedstead to end her life.
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Elizabeth Beard
John Beard
Taneytown
William Bankard
Hbe
Himealf
Banda
Beard
Voting Machines to Be Used in New Jersey Election
Voters will use machines distributed early to become familiar with operation. The process begins when a voter enters the booth and an officer sets the machine in motion. Circles mark Republican Democrat Prohibition and Socialist Labor options with levers to cast straight or split tickets and independent votes.
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New Jersey
Work of Death in Middletown Claims Local Carpenter
William Toomas Mock a Middletown resident died at home around 1 o clock yesterday morning after two years of consumption. He was 50, married to Elizabeth Wise since 1893, and left six children. Funeral at Lutheran church in Middletown tomorrow at 10, burial in Lutheran cemetery. Mary Ann Hiram Wolf of Foxville died of apoplexy aged 61. Funeral held Tuesday at 10, cemetery in Foxville. J Creeger & Son funeral directors.
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William .Toomas Mock
Middletown
Mr. Mock
Thomas Mock
Washington County
Elizabeth Florence Wise
Lewis O. Wise
Lutheran Church of Middletown
Odd Fellow
Ancient Order
Barry
Leon
Herman
Edna
Elsis
Lillian
Hiram Wolf
Mary Ann
Foxville
J. Creeger & Son
Conductor Roy Koogle Slightly Injured In City Car Accident
Conductor Roy Koogle of the 1330 a m car on the F and M electric railway was thrown from the car near Hargretts Cat a short distance from Jefferson pike and bruised by the fall He was not seriously hurt and had to walk along the foot of the side of the car while it ran at speed Also includes Mountain City Mill market quotes and notes on bait experiments by Grayson Haller Joseph Hou and I W Albaugh near Veenfield Mills.
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Dart
Roy Koogle
F. and M. Electric Railway
Hargmett
Jefferson Pike
Koogle
Mr. Koogle
Winebergs Offer Ladies Shows and Fresh Arrivals
Locals report Weinbergs selling ladies shows at 8 cents per pair with stylish fees. Oppo site Junior Hail features dolls and shell oysters. A fresh arrival today brings good favors and quits fat. Busters Old Fashions advertises molasses Dandy for all ages at 10c psr box at Williamson's. Men's oxford shoes for $1.29 pair. A nice roast tonight and shell oysters expected to open well. Sarprica the Misser Mrs with x bozos and Harler's Bou-Bons and Chocolates offered. Each pound promises much enjoyment at Wiktaseon's.
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Busters
Williamson's
Sarprica
Harler
Wiktaseon’s
Fredericks County Bank Statement of June 1903
A 1903 bank report from Fredericks County shows assets including cash and reserves and obligations such as notes outstanding. Cashier Gnoimzrtan attests the figures as true. directors and notaries witness the sworn financial statement dated September 16, 1903.
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Swaizor Manynaxd
Fredewck
G. Noimzrtan
Adammy
A. Z4emmerman
Avers Thomas
N. P
Correet
Atte
Ae Geo
WM. Saith
T. Ash Haller
Baker
Local shop ads and notices from Frederick period paper
A dense assortment of late 19th or early 20th century local ads and notices. Items include fabric, linens, towels, and household goods with prices. listings for restaurants, optical services, millinery, and furniture. and public notices for lectures, dances, excursions, and rail travel. Local businesses named include Winsbergs, City Hotel, Nain’s Drug Store, and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad promotions.
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the Daily News
Washigeton
Tax News
Speer
W. L. Moors
Weather Bureau
Brightside Cottage
John N. Clary
W. Patrick St
E. Patrick
Waring Tyson
Baumgardner
Market
O. A. Castle
Misa Potterfield
John E. Price
Wineburg
Doll
Neidig & Millar
N. E. Cramer
Ohn Hendrickson
Bargains
Advertiniog
Cepa Prreaphivve
the Sons OF Veterans
Roacoe O. White
News OF the Churches
News OF the
Tenneases
The
Heraalf
William T. Stock
Fibe
Mountain City
Messrs
Grayson Haller
Joseph Hou
I. W. Albaugh
Veenfield Mills
Winebergs
Ineberg
Cuplzens ® Mational Bank
Citizens' National Bank OF Frederick
State of
St the Clone of Business
Resources
Bontinte
Ata
Gortifiea
Fotal
John Heniickson
Wholm
Is's & Trade
Jo Ooun
Neidig & Miller
K & Miller
Eala
Naval
Todas
Colare
Winsberg's
Clintox E. Main
Nain’s
Gnon
North Market Street
Talerhone Connectiona
Cilaton Graduate Pharmeciet
Huyler
City Hotel
Aftsbdie
Q. L. Kefauger
Sientific Optician
City Motel
Fall Millinery
Ay Hotel Grill
Bine Pointe
D. Manz
South Market Street
Besant & Eyerz
J. M. Birely
Birely
Palsca of Music
N. Market Street
Corner Market
West Church Streets
Miss Ritchie
Iddrear
Mixa Ritchie
George
Romock & CO
Cial
Rodoor & CO
A. T. Rice & Sons
Rice & Sons
Frederick, MD
Frederick County
Thomas P. Rice
Evat Fourth Street
Frederick County Telephone
Farmer's Exchange
Farmers' Exchange
Corner E
All Saints and
Carro Streets
Phors
Olédiy
Hull & Reich
Rotarn
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
L. E. Mellinix
Arizona
Califerois
Colorado
Idaho
Mexico
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
British Columbia
Ker
B. Sappington
Joffee and Tea
Njatite Sl
Gree
North Merket Street
Bull & Reich
Malldawly ——S
West Franklin Street
Visi
Bidawly
Smith
Masonic Temple
Idawis
B. C. Niooderus
E. Cline
Portisses
Cline
Carpet and Forzaters Store
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