American History Highlights and Astronomical Notes
October 17 entries cover Massachusetts General Court reversing witchcraft taint and ordering indemnity to survivors, Burgos’s army surrender at Saratoga with Gates taking 701 prisoners, and death of poet H K Munkittrick born 1952. Astronomical notes list evening planets Mercury Jupiter Mars Venus and morning Saturn with Pegasus square meridian at about 10 pm.
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General Court of
Massachusetts
Burgosse
Boratlo Gates
Saratoga
Gates
H. K. Munkittrick
Mercury
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Saturn
Constellation
Pegasus
Roser and Others Appear in Local Listings
Fragmented OCR shows a sequence of names and venues including Roser, McCardell, Houck, Horner Dairy, a bank mission, The Empire, The Marvel, and City Opera House. The readable items imply a condensed notices page listing events, business ads, and theater announcements without coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far. & Mech. Nat
Bank
The
Empire
Marvel
City Opera House
Election Called for Captain of Local Militia
Col Charles A Little of the First Maryland Regiment orders an election for Monday Oct 26 at 8 pm to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of D John Markey now Major of the First Infantry Major Markey will preside. Lieutenants Harry J Kefauver and Elmer F Munshower are prominently mentioned for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Little
Maryland
D. John Markey
First Infantry
Markey
Harry J. Kefauver
Elmer F. Munshower
Sickness Report From Local Residents
Mrs. Oscar Sponseller of West Patrick street remains on the sick list. Mr. George H. Railing, also of West Patrick street, has recovered enough to be about. Miss Emily Johnson of Record street, previously with typhoid fever, is now able to rise. Mrs. John Myers, after City Hospital operation, has recovered enough to go home to West Church street. Mrs. Charlies A. Kehne, treated at City Hospital, has returned home on West Fifth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Sponseller
West Patrick Street
George H. Railing
Emily Johnson
Record Street
John Myers
City Hospital
West Church Street
Charlies A. Kehne
West Fifth Street
Brief Items of Interest From A Local News Page
On a Thursday fishing trip William Brangle of North Market Street landed three bass with the largest at three pounds. North Market Street from Fifth to Eighth is being rodded with stone and repaired by a steam roller. Myersville man James Welker, 27, pleaded guilty to enticing Ethel Leatherman, 17, to Virginia for immoral purposes. Welker was sentenced to six months in the Atlanta Federal Prison by Judge John C. Rose in Baltimore. Cromwey of Pearl displayed apples at The News Office weighing over a pound each from his farm, the second year his trees have borne fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dbrangle
North Market Street
Market Street
Fifth
Eighth Street
Ethel Leatherman
John Leatherman
Myersville
Virginia
James Welker
Hagistown
Atlanta
Geargia
John C. Rose
United States District Court
Baltimore
One-Tenth of Frederick County Voters Are Negroes
The News analyzes the 1913 Maryland registration showing about 12,227 registered voters in Frederick County, with 1,247 colored and affiliated with the Republican party. Urbana district 2 precinct has more negro than white eligible voters. Negro turnout rose in Urbana. overall statewide black voters amount to roughly 16 percent. Independent voters, white and unaffiliated, hold swing power in this county.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Urbana
Maryland
Anne Arundel
Calvert
Charles
Dorchester
Kent
St. Mary's
Grandstand Boxes for Fair Auctioned, Reserved Seats Sell Fast
Grandstand boxes at the fairgrounds sold in a morning auction led by Secretary Warc hime, with seven of ten boxes taken. Bidders included Box VP EB A Grove $12.50 and Box EF F C Markell HE 1 Baker $1, others at $10. Reserved-seat demand remains high for Wednesday and Thursday. Exhibits arriving across household, cattle, horses, sheep, swine. Shetland ponies exceed prior years and may need tents. Midway attractions and sideshows arriving. rail traffic intensifies ahead of the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Warchime
A. Grove
F.C. Markell
Baker
J. Harvey Smith
C. PL
C. ¢. Warehime
John W. Deltrich
Edward L. Willams
Reliable instruments and music shop boasts large Pianos
Local dealer GEO A EVERHART showcases high standard pianos from Blur Bros. and Packard plus organs and electric pianos in Western Maryland. Specializes in easy terms, rentals, and a large display at Temple of Music 208 North Market. Also advertises Underwood typewriters at half price and city garbage collection schedules during fair week.
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Blur Bros
Packard
Gordon & Sons
van Dyke
York Baumenister
Everard
Keller Bros
Frederick County
Maryland
Geo
A. Ever. Hart
Temple of Music
North Market Street
Piano Exhibit at Fair Draws Frederick Visitors
Piano dealer Everhart's Temple of Music advertises August sales at Taneytown and an exhibit at Frederick Fair showing pianos and organs. The note invites patrons to call at 24S North Market Street Frederick and mentions a Taffy Special at McCardell's and stable services at Houck Livery Stand during the fair. It also references blue ribbon groceries and a prohibition talk by E W Mills at MLC A on Saturday night.
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EL Cline Insurance
Helfenstein & Urner
Columbus Knot
Emma
Taneytown
Carroll County
Everhart
Temple of Music
North Market Street
Frederick
Frederick Fair
Everhart's
Frederick, Md
Frederick County Fair
Old Houck
West
Patrick Street
Prohibition
E. W. Mills
Exhibitors urged on marking household entries for fair
Exhibitors of preserves jellies wires canted fruita and confections must mark each item with its contents but not exhibitor name. Entries in the Household Department may be grouped on one ticket. The fair grounds open at one o'clock Saturday afternoon and all articles are received Monday at the secretary's office where the table will be on file.
Rain Coats and Excursions Advertised in Frederick Paper
Local ads tout model rain coats with capes from Lowenstein and Wertheimer, featuring Kenyen brand at 10.50 to 15.00, plus school rain capes with detachable hoods. Also notes Sunday Baltimore excursions from Frederick at 7:30 a.m. and return at 7:10 p.m.fares 1.26, and a dry cleaning offering by J H Schmidt and Baker brothers advertise.
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Baltimore
Frederick
Hagerstown & Fred. Rwy. Co
Be On Hand To Hear EF Mills at YMCA Saturday Prohibition
Citizens are urged to attend an event at the YMCA this Saturday featuring E F Mills. The gathering focuses on the prohibition issue and aims to inform and engage local residents on the topic.
Notice on watering and ready to wear garments at local shop
Sprinkling or watering streets lawns and gardens must be discontinued this week and during the Frederick Fair to conserve supply for the coming demand. Names listed include Haller Ramsapure Newman Morrea Hanes and Hendrickson. Ready to Wear Department advertises new garments and Tailored suits in various colors and fabrics.
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Frederick
The
Express
J. D. Hendrickson
Saturday Special Bargains at Neidig & Miller
Frederick shoppers are offered bed spreads table damask neck cards umbrellas bed sheets pillow cases and bed blankets at special low prices. Season tickets for the Great Frederick Fair go on sale October 15 at the Secretary’s office. A farm listing of 110 parcels is available upon request.
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Neidig & Miller
Real Estate and Loans and Local Ads in Frederick Md
Real estate and loan offerings from John N Clary include farms ranging from 3 to 200 acres plus city properties and mortgage services. Local ads note sauerkraut, a women focused magazine, coal supplier, and a drugstore, all promoting nearby services and a prohibition talk at the YMCA.
Albaugh and Harrington advertise real estate near Frederick
Albaugh and Harrington Real Estate and Insurance list 148 acres limestone land with one building and a dairy farm near Frederick. They tout 258 acres near the city, state road access, good buildings and water, and easy terms. The partial list notes other farms 70 to 163 acres with fertile land, proximity to rail and schools, plus bonds, loans, and insurance services. Market Street office with phone 74-0.
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Frederick
City
Walter
Uonan
Mbera
Walkersville
Trypcetter
Albaugh & Harrington
Market St
Grayson H. Staley
Eaeh
Agar Town
Walke
Libertytown
Barnesville
County
Adamstown
State Road
Bartholows
Lewistown
Union Bridge
Woodshoro
Mt. ‘E
Electric Road
Woodsboro
Bus Acres
Brungwick
Koy-Mar
Fiarillo
Jefferson
Walkers. Ie. Ae
Farm property sale listings in Frederick area from Cramer Stauffer
A long catalog of farms for sale in and around Frederick, Maryland, listing hundreds of acres with varied improvements and proximity to railways roads towns and utilities. The advertisement covers dozens of parcels including 66 to 200+ acres with dwellings, improvements, meadow lands, and fruit fencing, offering possession with crops and detailing locations near Frederick and neighboring towns. It invites prospective buyers to contact Cramer Stauffer at 6 Court Street, Frederick, for full details and viewing.
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C. Ralirena
State Read
Frederick
Cramer
Stauffer
Frederiek
New Market
Fredertek
Monrovia
Petereville
Feagaville
Feeneriot
Urbana
Lia
Adamtown
Tuscarora
Adamstown
Lewi
Plecks
Mt. Pleasant
Woodsbero
Loy
Barnesville
Boyd's
Ereseitch
Frede
Lawistons
Frederik
McKaty
Walkeraville
France
Court Street
M. A. Bultéing
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Paily News
Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Haberdashery
Terenstein & Wertheimer Aee
Carty’s
Verware
McCleery’s
Esee
C. Thos. Kemp ‘Mmercial State Bank Ue
C. O. Keedy
G. C. Roserhart
Music Temple
McCardell
Seas Eess Houck
I “Mik
Horner Dairy
Major Markey
Welker
Buckeystown
Middletown
Creagerstown
Emmitsburg
Catoctin
I. Urbana
Lingzanore
Burkittaville
Ballenger
Braddork
Bronswick
Ais Branswick
Bae
Wee
Underwood
Remington. Royal
L. C. Smith
Smith Premier
Remington
G. C. Roser
East Third St
McCardell's
M. Sis
N. W
Citizens’ National Bank
John D. Hendrickson
Tim
Capes
J. J. Winebrener
Morra
Norman
Marie
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Capital
York City
Sam Ple
JH. Schmidt
J. D. Baker
Oes
Edward W. Milia
WM. G. Baker
D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G
Duvali
Agst
Josevyh
W. Mills
Gro
Siatu
Thomas H. Haller
Joux
Ramsapure
DaNie
Baxra
Wat
G. Bakes
H. Coster
C, M. Tirostas
L. Hancert
DF. Keravors
Joan
Newman
Morrea J
D. Hanes
Lewis H. Fraley
Edward James
South Market Street
Markwood D. Harp
Marewood D. Harp
and Insurance
John N. Clary
Dora E, Gerlach
N. Bentz St
Real Estate and Loans
Fred
E. W. Mille
Mortgagha
F. G. Thomas & Son
Patrick ST
J. W. Harner
Dixon's
Pearee’s Pharmacy
Pearre's
the Drug Store OF Special Service
Ephone
Pythian Castle Building
Cramer & Stauffer
Grayson
Mercer
Myeraville
People's Insurance
Narry G. Tritapoe
Insurance
Ace Aere
Feagerie
Feagatlile
Arte
Aere Farm
Thurmont
St. Crobisa
Pearre
C. E. Cline
M. L. Etchison
C. B. Cline
Citizens’ National Book
Residence
Braddock Ne
Thomas P. Ric
Thomas P. Rich
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Church St
Hhchive
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