Frederick Fair History Recalled 127 Years Later
The article recalls the Frederick County Fair origins dating to 1831, detailing early organizers, leaders like Charles N. Daugherty, and the growth of grounds from 40 to 60 acres. It notes fires in the 1930s, wartime suspensions, and the 1822 first county exhibition at George Creager’s Tavern, with key figures and committees in the county agricultural society.
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Joe Eisenhauer
Frederick
Ncumbents
Secretar
Ony K. Motter
Trea Sering
Frederick Fair
Charles N. Deugter
Daugherty
Gettysburg
Kemp
Frederick County
Frederick County Agricultural Society
William E. Williams
Henry Kemp
John Thomas
James Johnson
G. M. Eichelberger
William P. Farquhar
Jesse Slingluff
Joshua Delaplaine
Wiliam Marsel
Henry Willis
Thomas Shaw
George Creager
Monocacy Ridge
Frederick City
Farmers Club
Dean Bantz
Ezra Houck
S. H. O'Neal
E .B. Baltzell
Agricultural Club of
Lewis Kemp
Christian Steiner
Charles E. Trail
Valentine Adams
R. J. Lamar
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Agricultural Club
Outerbridge Horsey
Mr. O'Neal
Valentine Adems
Christian Thomas
Cornelius Staley
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Staley
Edward Shriver
Edward Buckey
Lewis M Thomas
William Mahony
Congress
Ndt
Foreign Ministers Council
London
Army
Albany
Nls
Cordell Hull
Pickett County
Tenn
U. S
Theodore F. Green
Rhoade Island
Providence
DeWitt C. Ramsey
Trust Territory of the
New York
Bob Burns
van Buren
Ark
Benjamin A. Meckelway
Washington, D. C
Anniversary Almanac and Today in History Highlights
Know America Today's anniversaries list Francis Hopkinson and Gazaway Lamar among notable figures with birth and death details. Also includes Webster Wagner Alexander Stewart Edwin Godkin and others, plus Today in History events from 1788 to 1990 and brief birthday notes for Cordell Hull Groucho Marx and more.
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Francis Hopkinson
New Jersey
Columbia
Philadelphia
Gazaway Bugg Lamar
Georgia
New England
Savannah
Richmond County
Webster Wagner
New York
Palatine Bridge
Alexander P. Stewart
University of Mississippi
Korn
John Andre
Tappan
Francis S. Dodge
Colorado
Vie
Washington
the Argonne
Germas White Homeni
Frederick Fair Officers and Grounds Through 1905
A historical overview traces Frederick Fair governance from 1861 to 1905, noting long tenure of key secretaries and treasurers, multiple presidents including Dr. Schley and Charles N. Hargett, and the shift to new grounds in 1868 on about 33 acres after purchasing land for $4,500. The piece highlights the fair’s role in regional agriculture and community pride.
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Cheefer Thomas
William Mahhony
Eduard Shriver
Gen. Sh
Falconer
C. Keefer Thomas
H.C. Koehler
Calvin Page
Dr. Fairfax
Markey Contin
David Columbus Kemp
George Willam Cramer
Dr. Schley
John A Best
George W. Miller
Col. C. Winebrewer
Charles N. Hargett
John W. Humm
P. L. Hargett
Charles H. Conley
M E Kefauver
David Cramer
P Mo Hatesishew
Lee Ranneberger
Dr. RY. i Smith
Eugene A. Grove
John T .Best
Abram Hemp
Frank M Stevens
Lloyd C
Railroads Seek Eight Percent Freight Rate Increase
The nation’s railroads asked the Government to allow a flat eight percent rise on most freight rates to cover operating costs. They cite the previous 25 percent increase granted by the ICC as insufficient. Specific surcharges would apply to items like fruits, vegetables, lumber, sugar, coal, coke and iron with variations by distance.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Upper Great Lak
Money belt with large cash found on New York woman
A 45 year old woman, Mrs Antoinetti Lindsey, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after a money belt containing 128 525 dollars was found on her at a midtown hotel. Fifty five 1000s, sixty six 500s, three hundred 100s, sixty three 50s and other bills were recovered. Police noted her eccentric behavior and fear of wealth theft. she was placed under observation for senile psychosis.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Antoinetti Lindsey Wes
Lindsey
Firemen's Stamp Highlights Volunteer Fire Service
Washington reports a new commemorative stamp released October 4 to honor volunteers who outnumber paid firefighters across the nation. The National Geographic Society cites about 750,000 volunteer firefighters versus 100,000 full-time professionals, with volunteers mainly serving rural areas and small towns.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
RFC to Expand Cold Rubber Output Across Eight Plants
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced a 3.5 million dollar program to boost cold rubber production, expanding to eight government plants. Output should rise from 21 000 to 183 000 long tons yearly, with costs similar to regular synthetic rubber and potential tire endorsements.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Typhoon Lashes Island Iwo Jima Damages Millions
Guam dispatch reports a typhoon with winds up to 170 mph striking Iwo Jima on Thursday. The small American garrison escaped casualties due to early warning, but the storm caused thousands of dollars in damage and left the island assessing losses.
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Guam
Iwo Jima
Widow Held After Fatal Stabbing of Husband in Fountain Mills
Virginia Snowden, 42, is charged with manslaughter in the death of her husband Walter Lee Snowden, 53, a farm laborer. Authorities say a late night argument at their Fountain Mills home ended when Snowden was stabbed to the chest. Funeral arrangements set for Fountain Mills Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
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Walter Lee Snowden
Fountain Mills
Virginia L. Snowden
Edwin F. Ni«ick
Guy Anders
Snowden
W. W. Corbin
State Police
Sherif George Crouse
Snowdes
Horace Snowden
Virginia
Robert
Eldridge Snowden
Wiliam Lyles
Sadie S. Snowden
Octavia Gaither
Ethel Lyles
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