September 13 in American History Highlights 1814 Fort McHenry Bombardment
The Daily News notes the 1814 British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland, with Francis Scott Key detained aboard a British ship during the engagement, inspiring The Star Spangled Banner. It references Richard M. Hoe's birth and death year, and the 1906 U.S. naval landing at Havana, plus astronomical events and satellite positions for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McHenry
Maryland
Francis Scott Key
Richard M. Hoe
Havana
Velvet Suiting News Primary Dept Rel 5 8 The Busy Corner
Fragmentary listing of names and venues including banks and tradesmen. Mentions Velvet Suiting and The Marvel Market with several individuals such as David Crafuce, Elmer C. Warner, James C. Rowe, H. G. Dorsey & Co, and Vaudeville acts Neidig & Miller. Likely a directory or society notice from a local newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Crafuce
Fred. Co. Nat
Bank
Yerrytown Savings Bak
Vodsboro Savings Bank
Thos. H. Haller
West Third St
A. Be, Fisher
Elmer C. Warner
James C. Rowe
H.R. Flauit Tits
H. G. Dorsey & Co
Boardman Did Not Come Aldermen Meet to Wafer
City officials hoped for a conference with engineer Boardman on water works improvements. Mayor Schell planned a special session and the aldermen awaited his arrival but the engineer did not appear, prompting postponement. Officials expect Boardman to visit Frederick early next week for a noon conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Boardsar
Schell
Boardman
Frederick
W. H. & F. M. Society Meets at Lutheran Church
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society met in the East Second Street Sunday school room. An evening program included "God's Covenant" by seven girls, "Under Marching Orders" by George Nem, and "Standard Bearers" by Sunday school girls with a chorus. Miss Or, the president, spoke on her Montreal to Glasgow voyage. Mrs. Clara Kepler was elected delegate to the St. John's Church convention on October 10 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church
East Second Street
Hendrix
George Nem
Frederick Schroeder
Thomas Rice
Wendal Young
Montreal
Glasgow
Clara Kepler
St. John’s Church
Thurmont
U.S, Rupp
Auction Withdrawn at Courthouse Sale of Farm Near Ladiesburg
The public sale offered at the courthouse door this morning for Christian H. Eekstein executor of the late Mrs. Lucinda Miller's farm near Ladiesburg, comprising 122 acres, was withdrawn after a bid of 29.50 dollars per acre. Auctioneer Harvey Jr. Lease oversaw proceedings as Safe and Withdrawn offered the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Jr
Christian H. Eekstein
Lucinda (. Miller
Ladiesburg
NEW BOYS SECRETARY Swimming Pool to be Painted and 1 Other Improvements to be Made
Y M C A directors held their monthly meeting at the association building. Henry Abbott served as secretary while C E Cline presided. Harry Zeigler was elected boys work director succeeding Leslie Lease. The physical department outlined a two period gym plan with graded exercises and a leaders corps expansion. A Bible class will meet weekly and a card index will track class attendance. Swimming contests will be held by the Sharks Club. Plans include forming an Amateur Athletic Union branch in Frederick and leagues for baseball, basketball, and bowling with ministers endorsing the effort. Heating pipes in the pool will be lowered, shower valves updated, and the pool sides painted white cement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sociation
C. E. Cline
Henry Abbott
Harry Zeigler
Leslie Lease
Zeigler
Boys’ Department
Boy Scout Movement
Ortaher
Business Boys
Sharks Swimming Club
Amateur Athletic Union
Frederick
Walkersville
Thernent
Brunsw
Union Bridge
Secretary Hatin to Visit Freder ick September 17
The association met with committees reporting good overall health and plans for open access to senior members. Herbert Hatin, newly appointed secretary, is announced to travel to Frederick on September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paratus
Herbert Hatin
Frederick
Meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The monthly S P C A meeting approved paying secuity bills totaling 477.26 dollars. C M Gilpin was authorized to have fountain plates made locally with correct inscriptions. A carload of cattle arrived with one dying from neglect, later cared for by the society after transfer to the N C R R. A fountain on Carroll street for watering stock was authorized. Meeting adjourned to first Tuesday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Sec
Bana
Society
Eckstein
Carroll Street
Upset on East Patrick Street After Survey Thrown Out
Eugene Sponseller and John T. Best were riding a survey along East Patrick Street near Lawnsdale when a Frederick Railroad engine blew off steam. A snapped vine caused the horse to bolt, they were forced against a fence, the survey toppled, and both men were injured. Best suffered facial cuts and a broken saddle tree, Sponseller bruised shoulders.
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Eugene Sponseller
John T. Best
East Patrick Street
Lawnsdale
Frederick Railroad Company
Mr. Best
Mr. Sponseller
Injured by Fall Two Workmen at Fair Grounds
Two men, John Morgan of Yellow Springs and Sidney Smith of this city, were injured when a scaffold broke during weather boarding at the Fair Grounds dining room. Morgan sprained a knee. Smith was seriously hurt and confined at home. Morgan returned to Yellow Springs last evening. Fredonia Council No. 46 Sr C A M plans a special meeting Thursday night with the degree team conferring three degrees on a large class of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
John Morgan
Yellow Springs
Sidney Smith
Morgan
Smith
Mr. Morgan
Fredonia Council
Death claims Lime Kiln roadwatchman and two others in city notes
Longtime railroad watchman Mr. Harley of Lime Kiln died at 63 after a brief illness in Philadelphia era. Marie Gerlach, once of this city, died in a Philadelphia hospital and her remains will come here for burial. Catherine Lauretta Cramer infant daughter died at Center street home aged six months. Funeral services held and interments planned for Green Hill and Olivet cemeteries.
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Harley
Gerlach
Philadelphia
Witten A Harley
O'¢loca
Buckeystown Pike
Addie Whisner
Great Capon
W. Varr
Stinehaugh
McKeesport
Matilda H. Horner
Annie Jones
Martinsburg
W. Va
Peter M. Harley
Buart
M. P
Lime Kim
Lether FL Warner
Martingburg
Sidward Horner
Green Hill Cemetery
K. Atchison
Marie Gerlach
Uhiz City
Christian Gerlach
Brunswick
Catherine Lauretta Cor
Chames F. Cramer
Center Street
Henri L. G. Rieter
ME Olivet
la. Etchison
The Busy Corner Best Selling New Books Listing
The Common, Law wegee Chambers Mary Midthorne McCutcheon The Reason Why The Valley of the Missing White Porter Queed Ne er Do Weill Burnell The Carpet From Bagdad Macgrath Glory of Clementina Locke The Long Roll Johnson Kennedy Square Smith Winning of Barbara Worth Wright Toe Harvester The Secret Garden A Weaver of Dreams and many other good ones appear in this local best seller column.
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Chambers Mary Midthorne McCutcheon
Porter Queed
Ne’er Do Weill Burnell
Bagdad
Macgrath
Clementina
Locke
Johnson Kennedy Square
Smith
Barbara Worth Wright Toe
The Cradle of Life drama and sale items
The notice lists a set of theater entries The Cradle of Life Out of the Darkness Hands Across the Cradle and related names and a separate sale announcement for a furnished seven-room house with modern improvements. Also details a bake sale at the Evangelical Reformed Sunday School on the Women’s College lawn tomorrow weather inclement and a cattle sale listing with contact in Walkersville Maryland.
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Nestor
Evangelical Reformed Sunday Shoal
Women's College Lawn
Trinity Chapel
Metropolitan Concert at Woman's College Draws Attention
The Metropolitan Concert Company plans a second Fredericksburg concert at Woman's College on Monday October 9. The quartet of Chelsea Ohrman Christine Milter Frederick Martin and J Humbird Dutt is praised as the finest talent heard in Frederick. Tickets go on sale at McCardells after October 2. Also advertised are local grocery stands and Frederick real estate agents Young & Stai for various listings plus potatoes offered by the Frederick County Farmers Exchange.
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Metropolitan Concert Company
Woman's College
Frederick
Ttig
Chelsea Ohrman
Christine Milter
Frederick Martin
J. Humbird Dutt
McCard, Ells
Brocery
Frederick City
Young & Stai ‘S Real Estate Agenis
Frederick, Md
In Memoriam Tribute to Clarence Carty by Lots Home Trustees
The Lots Female Orphan Home honors Clarence Carty a trusted trustee and superintendent. His integrity and generosity aided homeless orphans, he cared deeply for each child, and his death leaves a lasting void. The trustees publish this feeble tribute of love, directing minutes and papers to note the loss and send a copy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Carty
Lots Female Orphan Home
Maryland Bank Statement From Frederick Bank 1911
The document presents liabilities credits and totals for the Frederick bank. The cashier Wm G Zimmerman signs sworn statements on September 1911 with directors listed and a tax reserve line item. It includes items like due to other banks, drafts, and certified checks among totals around one million dollars.
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U.S
Bankera
Abenls
Garren
Bani
Vis
Capiat Steele Pak
I National Bank
Spatalteg
Ti. Ag
United States
State of
Maryland
County of
Frederick
Wm. G. Zimmerman
Wil. G. Zimmerman
J. Travers Thomas
N. PF
Open house for 1911 session lists mixed courses for all
The 149th session opens September 12, 1911 offering University Preparatory Commercial Music and Elocution. All courses open to both sexes except University Prep for boys and young men. Features include individual attention and focused study. Faculty hold college degrees. Also notes about appointments with Dr. O S Highbarger and Frederick Railroad Co freight hours. Includes lodging and local services like automobile livery and galvanized pipe sales.
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Univ. Prep
L. K. Koont
A. al
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the Daily News
Jupiter
Mars
Newa
Wasuineros
Mary Laxb
W. L. Moone
Young Men's Sil City Opera House
Neidig & Miller
W. H
F. M. Society
G. and O
B. and O
Monocacy Valley
Frederic City Packing Company
Monocacy Valley Canning Company
Frederick City Packing Company
Val Jes
Newaraperta
NEW Boys Secretary
H. W. Zeigler
Diehl
Messrs
Sponseller
Hald
William A. Harley
Marlee FE Reach
M. News
David Cramer
Phone
Frederick RR. CO
Frederick County Farmers Exchange
Geo. H. Zimmerman, John A. Haller
Citizens’ National Bank
OF the
Citizens National Bank
Gto
Abek
Ais
Teaisigs
U. S
Gabe
Wigte
Wargett
C. Fer Conley
J, D Baker
John D. Hendrickson
Warner
Redpern Whalebone
Joan D. Ilendrickson
Wales Silks
Neldlg & Miller
Thompson
KING
Williamson's Drug Store
Rexall Store
Keller & Myers
Joun D. Kreglel
GED. Myers. Keller & MY S
Ysw
Parrel St
Wpposite City
Thotel
Reisonshls
Keller & Mpvees, Real Estate, Loan and Insurance
Cramer & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loane
Shiganere
Montgomery Co
Frederick County
Alice
Court Street
H. &. Landis
Landis
Fredeeck
M. L Etchison
Etchison
New Citizens’ National Bank
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rich
Nortis Market Street
Young & Staley
Dolvegere
Guvacre
Liberty
New London
Snere
Middletown ‘Valley
Rocky Ridge
Linganore
Gewlstown
New Market
Braddock
Beners
Mekalg
Montgomery Ca
Park Mills
Woodsboro
Thurmond
Mt. Alry
ME. Alry
Fienere
Adamstown
Walkergylle
Waltegtay
Drrek
Proton
Farry
Tamsvill
Llamayilie
Lewistown
Hameville
Deerfield
Creagerstown
Myeraville
Mt. Pleasant
Jefferson
Freder
Emmitsburg
Frederick RB
Middletown Valley
Hansonville
Lewintown
Jefferson Pike
Greenfield
Irrederick
Rei
Dramstown
Middletown
Bethel
Reaia Eeer
Acre
Eve
Fred the Electric R. R
Fred
Hi. Mercer
Braddock, Md
QLD Newspapers
Baltimore
New York
Western Maryland Railway & Frederick Railroad Company
Frederick College
O. S. Highbarger
Hagerstown
New City Joles
Allen G. Quinn & CO
Frederick City Garage
W. Patrick St
Thone
D. John Markey
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