Barbara Fritchie Statue Unveiled at Mt Olivet Cemetery
A large Frederick crowd gathered for the unveiling of Barbara Fritchie's shaft in Mt Olivet cemetery, honoring the patriot immortalized by Whittier. The ceremony featured a parade, tributes from local groups, and remarks on Fritchie’s loyalty to the Union as her memory and the flag she defended were celebrated.
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Mt. Olivet
Barbara Fritchie
Whittier
Bareta Fritchie
Whittoer
Legge
Fritchie
Fredericktown
Frederick
Frederick County
Baltimore
Legion Srantiet Ae 3
Washington
W. E. Andrews
Federgn of Women's Clubs
Sfippon
M.G. Urner
John A. Ditz
Braddock
Ip Tose
Carbara Fritchie
Frederick-town
John Casper Fritchie
General Reno
Amesbury
Barbara Fritchle
John G. Whittier
Dame Dargara
Garbara Fritchie
Britain
James Otis
Patrick Henry
Betsey Ross
Francia Scott Key
Nellie .Bleesing .Eystar
Horkeley
Cal
Monument to Barbara Fritchie Dedication Echoes in Baltimore
An editorial tribute recalls Barbara Fritchie’s defiant act to defend the flag during Fort McHenry’s era. It highlights Maryland and Massachusetts heroes, the Star Spangled Banner, and the city’s new park honoring Fort McHenry while urging reverence for the flag and its anthem.
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Jasper
Fort Moultrie
Barbara
Maryland
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
U. S. Senate
Memorial Shaft Erected For Barbara Fri and Frederic City
In May 1912 a movement to honor Barbara Fritchie began in Frederick with a public subscription led by local women. By September the Memorial Association was chartered with 132 members. funds grew rapidly from private gifts, with notable support from Massachusetts and New York sculptor James Kelly who designed the bronze tablet. The 13 foot shaft, granite base, and marker honor Whittier's heroine and reinternment plans, while Barbara Fritchie’s grave was neglected until the memorial project revived it.
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Barbara Fritchie
Frederick
the News
Ladies of
Edw
Eichelberger
John 4. Abbott
May Hagan
C. V. Mott
Leo Weinberg
Memorial Association
United States
Massachusetts
Whittier
James Kelly
New York
Maryjf
Guilford
A. A. Lough and Son
Frederick County Colony Attends Barbara Fritchie Memorial unveiling
A Frederick County Colony delegation traveled by train to Baltimore for the Barbara Fritchie Memorial unveiling. Led by vice-president Louis J. Ramsburg, members included Frank J. Lewis E. Reinhardt Charles Black and many others from Thurmont Riverton and Philadelphia. The group reports the colony in flourishing condition but notes the illness of Col George W. F. and extends best wishes.
Vernon Missing From Ceremony After Poem Readings
Vernon who expected to accompany the party was to have read the poem Barbara Fritchie at the un vetting ceremonies but did not attend.
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Vernon
Barbara Fritchie
Central Trust Company Maryland Ad Floated Farm SaleOffer
An old style advertisement from Central Trust Company of Maryland promotes real estate and farming opportunities. It lists a 40 acre farm with 50 foot frontage, large barn, orchard, and ponds. The text touts safety and deposit services while urging quick sale of the property and adjacent lots on Heserstown Pike. J B Mellor of Sykesville, Md, offers to sell farms and provide lists.
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Heserstown Pike
J. B. Mellor
Sykesville
J.B Mellor
Jantoft
Foreclosure Sale of Frederick City Home and Lot
By power of sale in a 1911 mortgage, assignee will sell at public auction on Friday September 18 1914 at 21 o clock for cash the property known as No 13 East Fifth Street Frederick Maryland, a two story frame dwelling with 9 rooms occupied by two families and a building site. A cash deposit of 100 will be required and balance upon ratification. Attorneys listed.
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Frederick
Maryland
South Mountain
Antietam
Our Lady's Home
Carrollton
Potomac
Tau Barbara
Zion
Baltimore
William KE. Riddlemoser
Dora B. Riddlemoser
Frederick County
East Fifth Street
Frederick City
William E. Riddlemoser
Thomas S. Lipps
I Hermak L. Routzann
John J. Routsahn
H.R. Lea
Help Wanted Notices From a Historic Local Page
Several job ads appear for solicitations and store help including a young man to solicit orders for a grocery, a good farm hand who is married preferred, a good working housekeeper for a small family, and a dry goods editor. Also autos for sale include a nearly new sedan and a 1912 8 passenger REO car with basic details.
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Head College
Agamstown
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Frederick Atreet
Fletcher
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Washington Gardner
Grand Army of the Republic
America
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Wouter van Twiller
John G .Whittler
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Old Reformed Cemetery
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Company OF Maryland
General Banking and Trust
Ea Desuyse
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Pabbenger Reo AG
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