American History Notes From October Ninth Records
A compact digest of historical milestones marked October 9. 1781 Washington siege batteries bombard Yorktown ending a key siege. 1804 Tom's Brook cavalry clash in Virginia as Federals defeat Confederates. 1988 Howell Cobb dies, born 1815, a southern rights advocate. Astronomical events note visible planets Mercury Jupiter Venus Mars Saturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yorktown
Hirst
San Francisco
St. Louis
Tom's Brook
Shenandoah
A. T. A. Torbert
Lomas
Roaser
Howell Cobb
Volturny
Otterdam
Hotland
New York
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Constellation
Cygnus
Milky Way
The Work of Death Oscar Burton Haifleigh
Oscar Burton Haifleigh died last night at Montevue Hospital of tuberculosis at age 23 years 11 months and 283 days. He worked with his uncle on a farm near McKaig and is survived by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements are handled by local undertakers.
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Oscar Burton Haifleigh
Montevue Hospital
McKaig
Jesse P. Schell
Nellie Halfleigh
Delia Halfleigh
Washington
Elmer Halfleigh
Baltimore
F. W. Obenderfer
William Bast
Boonsboro
Funeral for Hon Hugh P Taggart in Washington
The funeral of Hon Hugh P Taggart who died in Washington was held this morning with interment at Mt Olivet cemetery in Washington. Taggart owned the old Key Mansion in Georgetown. Mrs Taggart plans a visit with Miss Janet Hinks of this city soon. The funeral of Frederick A Michael occurred this afternoon at 2 from his Buckeystown home. Services at the house were led by Rev John D Thomas and Rev Avery Donovan with pallbearers George Carr F R Neighbours C F Thomas J P Graff John C Padgett and George W Hess. Interment followed at Mt Olivet. C C Carry was the funeral director. a. she
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Charles Elian Stine
G. Elmer Stine
Wisner Street
U.S. G. Rupp
Mt Olivet
C. Ej Cline
Hugh P. Taggart
Washington
Mt. Olivet
Taggart
Old Key
Georgetown
Janet Hinks
Frederick A. Michael
Buckeystown
John D. Thomas
St. John’s Reformed Church
Avery Donovan
M. P. Church
George Carr
F. R
C. F. Thomas
J. P. Graff
John C. Padgett
George W. Hess
Interior and street repairs in local properties
Brief items note interior improvements at Mrs. C. Kate Thomas on South Market street and arable work at Albert Wiles on Derr street with new stalls. Mrs. Little M. Schromler on West Patrick street is retained by hands under Mebri F. Moberly. Trolley tracks in the 206 block of West Patrick street undergo necessary repairs raising rails where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Kate Thomas
South Market Street
Albert Wiles
Derr Street
Little M. Schromler
West
Patrick Street
Mebri F. Moberly
Sacred Heart Sodality Resumes Friday Service at St John’s
Friday evening services of the Sacred Heart Sodality of St John’s Catholic Church will be resumed in the Convent chapel this evening. The notice also highlights holiday preparations and advertises leather goods from Frederick and Harvers Drug Store.
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Sacred Heart Sodality
St. John’s Catholic Church
Ruy
Frederick
Harvers Drug Store
Man Drinks Two Bottles of Whiskey Ends Life Attempt
A despondent husband Ollie E. Madary of East All Saints Street drank two half pint whiskey bottles in minutes after quarreling with his wife. He collapsed. Dr Charley H. Conley treated him for nearly two hours. He later recovered consciousness and may return to work with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. His wife forgave him, saying he would not drink again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie E. Madary
East All Saints’ Street
Madary
Charley H. Conley
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick Fair and Winter Millinery Notices Toasted
Local items advertise suits and overcoats to measure at Edward James, 12 South Market, and a Winter Millinery opening on October 14 and 15 at Payne’s Millinery Parlor, 25 East Patrick St Frederick. Also notes on gas bill discounts, whisky barrels for sale, fresh oysters, a millinery opening October 8 9 10 by Mrs M C Getzaugh, and church rector appointment in Cambridge.
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Frederick Fair
Edward James
South Market Street
Payne's Millinery
East
Patrick St
Frederick, Md
M. C. Getzbaugh
N. Market St
Truant Officers Appointed in Frederick County
Frederick County adopts compulsory education for ages 8 to 14 with nonattenders facing truancy checks. Superintendent G L Palmer names F K Harahman as truant officer and E Russell Stockman as assistant to cut costs. Philadelphian engineer William H Boardman offers a no-charge site visit to inspect Frederick water system and boost pressure ahead of Aldermen’s special meeting next week.
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Frederick County
G. Lloyd Palmer
F. K. Harahman
E. Russell Stockman
William H. Boardman
Philadelphia
Frederick
Engineer Boardman
Wall Gregg wedding invitations issued in Berryville
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Mary Chamberlayne Wall of Berryville Virginia to Willis Ray Gregg of Syracuse New York. The ceremony will be at Grace Episcopal Church on October 16. Wall is the daughter of Rev Edward Wall rector of Grace Episcopal.
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Mary Chamberlayne Wall
Berryville
Willis Ray Gregg
Syracuse
N. Y
Grace Episcopal Church
Miss Wall
Edward Wall
Frederick
Trolley Schedule Doubled for Fairs in Frederick and Hagerstown
Freight traffic grows as Hagerstown and Frederick fairs prompt doubled trolley service for Hagerstown line from Frederick and for Frederick line to Hagerstown. Cars run hourly both directions during fair weeks with late runs and cross-street boarding allowed to ease crowds. Freight shipments linked to steam roads mark first year of trolley rail connections.
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F. Ray
Hagerstown
Frederick Faire
Frederick Falls
R. Paul Smith
Frederick
Beneft
Dushing
Cara
Shady Grove
Jefferson
Thurmont
Boonsboro
Market Street
East Patrick Street
South Street
Fair Grounds
Trolley
Frederick Fair
Western Maryland
Smith
Dixon's Cash Market Winter Coal Offer
Bill on or before thy 10th to save on winter supply of soft coal. We give you the tong ton. Phone 108R. Crisfeld Oysters and Home-made Kraut at Engle's Grocery, Phone 439 F. 23 W. Fourth St.
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Dixon's
Crisfeld
Engle'a Grocery
Fourth St
Unclear Solicitation From Frederick Realty Office
Fragmentary notice from ALBAUGH & HARRINGTON of Frederick Maryland references room 1 at Pythian Castle Building and mentions property on every street with a request for something not specified. No concrete action, date, or names beyond the firm and location are discernible.
Cramer and Stauffer Auction Offers Varied Rural Property
Cramer and Stauffer advertise 56 acres with Ford improvements, 196 acres near railroad and land improvements, 157 acres near state road and RR, and modern dwellings on Second Third Fork and Market streets. Call to view list of properties or sale details.
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Brebulla
City
Frederick
Walkeraville
Albaugh & Harhington
Zon
Market St
B. and C. Raiiroad
State Mead and & and Oo
Bergate
Frede
Cramer
Stacffer
John N Claby Real Estate Ad Offerings Cheap Goods
John N Claby promotes a sale featuring coats in White and Black satin with broadcloth, children's coats from two to eighteen years, and Hedacad coats last year at half price. Also draperies, cretonnes, silkolines, Madras fabrics, and an umbrella deal. Various fabrics, towels, bed linens, and rain wear advertised with prices. Real estate loans listed with F G Thomas & Son, Mt Pleasant area farms and city properties.
Grayson and Mercer Real Estate Listings Revised Sale Prospect
Grayson and Mercer Real Estate, Loans and Insurance advertise numerous parcels near Myersville and Frederick. Listings include 127 acres with improvements at 45 per acre, 200 acres near an electric railroad with improvements, 7 2 acres with crops, and 155 acres well fenced with fruit. possession varies. Office at People's Insurance Building corner Court and Church Streets.
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Myersville
Elas Road
Frederick
People's Insurance
Church Sts
160 Acre Farm Listings Around Frederick Area
Harrt G Tritapor Real Estate offers a mixed catalog of farms near Frederick and surrounding towns. Entries describe 160 acre blocks miles from Frederick, 146 acres near Walkersville, 40 acre tracts near Feagaville, and multiple small plots near Creagerstown Woodsboro and Monrovia. Also notes nearby towns and roads, plus an unrelated drug advertisement and pharmacy details.
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Frederick
Walkersville
Acre Farm
Eecre Farm
Feagaville
Lentatown
Creagerstown
Woodsboro
Thormont
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
The
Maryland
United States Weather Bureau
Neldig & Miller Bread
Schooler Bakery
Wm. B. Fout
Family Shoe
Markey's Men's
Flautt Department Store
Carl Jacobson
Doll Bros
Styleplus
Tetas Sieerenen, Telare
B. Rosenour & Sons Bargaing
Bennett's Silverware
Eee McCleery
James
the Empire
the Marvel
Opera House
A. She
News OF the Churches
Sants Street
Brunswick
Casino Theatre
David J. Lewis
J. Charles Linthicum
Alban M. Wood
Frederick Bar
A. W. Holter
American Federation of Labor
Lewis
Wood
Linthicum
Albert Wallis
Braddock Heights
Lee Ellicott
Middletown
Rev. E. M. Dent
Daisy Kline
West Seventh St
J. A. Kidwiler
South Market St
Samuel Marino
Cramer Hotel
Cambridge
Edwin S. Winks
Christ Episcopal Church
Alfred E. Rice
Hinks
Warrenton
Tecenlix
St Louis
All Saints’ Church
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Ranch
Frederick Library
Anita Keiler
Prospect Street
D. E. Kefatver
Mullinix
North Market Street
News Room
Elm Street
W. ON. Jolliffe
W. Church St
Broadman
Mountain City
Pearre's Pharmacy
Pearre’s
Drug Store
Market
Citizens' National Bank
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph Medivit
Gro. Wa
Sarrrn
Joun
Ramanuna
Wat. G. Bakes
C. M. Tioatas
D. EB. Kerauves
Joux C
Morten
Markwood D. Harp
and Insurance
Peki
Pythian Castle Building
Albaugh & Harrington
Cramer & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loans
John D. Hendrickson
NEW Childrens Coats
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
John N. Claby
Mt. Pleasant
Bred
Fred
New Market
F. G. Thomas & Son
West Patrick GT
Grayson 1
Mercer
G. Tritapor
LOAXE
Insurance
C. E. Cline
M. L. Etchison
G. B. Cline
Citizens’ National Book
Braddock No
Thomas P. Rick
Graybon
Staley
Graybon H
Ersyilis
Walkerevilla
Libertytown
State Iead
Bartholows
Lawistewan
Union Bridge
Woodsbero
Mt. Airy
Neur Electric Road
Mallee
Bradezich
Woedsbers
Bruas
Yellow
Berea
Comus
FF. Ile
Bartonsville
Johnaville
Rocky Ri
Lewistown
Acres
Frederick Imile
Iplem Walkerevilla
Santee
Hew Market
Seren
Admmnens
Screa
Barnesville
Acrez
Ofice
Court Street
T. LC. A
Derring
Greece
Church ST
Fredo
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