Sept 15 in American History and Notable Events
Major Lawrence’s forces repulsed a combined British and Indian sea and land attack at Fort Morgan west of Mobile Bay. Taft born in 1857 in Cincinnati. surrender at Harpers Ferry and Col Dixon Miles killed. Wilson nominated for New Jersey governor in 1910. Dickens, rear admiral, died in New York. Caleb Powers pardoned after murder conviction tied to Goebel case. Astronomical notes cover sunset, sunrise, moon phases from noon today to noon tomorrow.
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Lawrence
Fort Morgan
Mobile Bay
William Howard Taft
United States
Cincinnati
Harpers Ferry
Dixon H. Miles
Woodrow, Wilson
New Jersey
Francis William Dickens
New York
Caleb Po
Goebel
Kentucky
Congress
Among the Sick in Frederick and Vicinity
Frederick residents Samuel Titlow of Wisner Street and Enoch Hise Green of South Market Street are ill. Louis Eichelberger of West Fourth Street and P Samuel Nothagle, courthouse janitor, are also confined at home with illness on West Patrick Street.
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Frederick and
Samuel Titlow
Whisner Street
Enoch Green
South Market Street
Louis Eichelberger
West Fourth
P. Samuel Nothagle
Court House
West Patrick Street
Pen-Mar Closes Sunday Excursion Season Ends
The Pen-Mar resort ends its season this Sunday with special exercises a grand musical program and a concert finale of Auld Lang Syne. An afternoon features an address by a prominent speaker and the season’s best yet. William Libby in charge of amusements promises many improvements and new attractions next season.
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Pen-Mar
Seasor
Imade
William “Libby
First Practice In Gym For Football Season
Inclement weather moves the first football practice indoors to the YMCA gym tonight. A light signal practice will be conducted. White cement paint for the pool’s sides and bottom has been ordered and should arrive in about five days for immediate application.
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Eee
Funeral for Marie Gerlach Held at Family Home
The remains of Miss Marie Gerlach, who died in Philadelphia, arrived in the city and were taken to Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gerlien’s home at 424 North Bentz street. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 4 pm with services at the house and burial in Mt. Olivet cemetery. A Baltimore license issued for Joseph Wetty and Rose Tyson, both 26 of Emmitsburg, was reported. An electric clock sign was erected in front of Meier’s bakery on North Market street.
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Marie Gerlach
Philadelphia
Christian Gerlien
North Bentz Street
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Baltimore
Joseph H. Wetty
Rose Tyson
Emmitsburg
This County
Meier's Bakery
North Market Street
Frederick County Fair Prepares for Biggest Ever Exhibition
Officials of the Frederick County Agricultural Society are gearing up for the annual county fair set for October 17 20. A new grandstand with a stringed orchestra, a vaudeville platform, and four dressing rooms rise beside the track while the music hall moves under the grandstand. The grounds undergo repairs and a dining hall is rebuilt as preparations continue.
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Frederick County Agricultural Society
Frederick County
Fair Association
Endervaring
Baltimore Pike
Frederick
Hagerstown
Wagon Stuck In Rut Near Church Street
A Rosen stock farm four mule team wagon became stuck on Hast Church street about 9 o'clock last night when the front wheels dropped into a rut from digging for a new fire plug. After failed attempts to free the beam the mules were untied and driven home, leaving the wagon in the street. Mr Sponseller buys the Hood Farm.
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Rosenstock
Church Street
Edward Shirley
Sparks Start Fire at Ven-Mar Park Anniversary Display
During a fireworks finale at Ven-Mar Park sparks fell onto the roof of the dancing pavilion, setting a hole in the roof before firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries are reported. Local officials investigated the incident as part of the anniversary celebration recap.
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Ven-Mar Park
Public sale of property near Mountville
John V L Dutraw, auctioneer, sold at the courthouse this morning for mortgagee George E Hankey a log house and 60 acres near Mountville. The property was purchased by Mr Hankey for 21? dollars.
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John VL. Dutraw
Court House
George E. Hankey
Mountville
Kiankey
Braddock Fire Dept Upgrades Height Protection
The Braddock Fire Department showcases a new chemical engine and complete equipment for cottages and buildings on the Sleights Heights. Chiefs and assistants praise the improved protection and seek a fire alarm system with telephone company cooperation to sound gongs when a fire message is sent, inspired by Frederick's setup.
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Braddock
Fire Department
Frederick
Gaither to Speak at Grace Reformed Rally Day
Baltimore orator George R. Gaither will address the Grace Reformed church Sunday School rally day on October 8. He recently spoke at Frederick during a Laymen's Missionary Movement convention, drawing praise. Attendees expect a large crowd from the Reformed church and other locals, with preparations underway for the program.
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George R. Gaither
Baltimore
Grace Reformed Church
Gaither
Frederick
Thurmont Grange Association Formed by Local Farmers
Thurmont gains a newly organized Grange Association led by State Lecturer Augustus Stabler with twenty charter members on the roll. An October exhibit of corn, fruits and vegetables is planned to share crop progress and gather farming advice. Poultry raisers will display fowls during winter at the Farmers Institute. Officers are Master David C. Zentz, Overseer L. R. Waeshe, Secretary G. D. Hott. Meetings will be held each Saturday night at 7 o'clock.
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Augustus Stabler
Grange
Farmers’ Institute
Association
David C. Zentz
L. R. Waesthe
G. D. Hott
MANY AT MT. ST. MARY'S ON OPENING DAY
Mount St. Marys College near Hagerstown opened with the largest enrollment in its history totaling about 200 pupils. Fred Alvey of East Second Street enrolled yesterday. Cardinal Gibbons is due to visit tomorrow with mass at 7 and a 10 o clock sermon and confirmation at St. Anthony's chapel, followed by a reception.
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Mount St. Mary’s College
Hamitsburg
Fred Alvey
East Second Street
Mt. Saint Mary's
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Anthony’s Chapel
St. Anthony's
Disorderly conduct arrest follows street altercation
Guy Corsey and Asbury Stokes, colored, were arrested by Officer Brengle and Constable Carter after an afternoon fight on West All Saints Street. Corsey allegedly struck Stokes with a iron pipe, causing a profuse head wound. They were sent to jail for a hearing tomorrow morning before Justice MacGill.
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Guy Corsey
Asbury Stokes
Brengle
Carter
West All Saints’ Street
Corsey
Stokes
County Boots $2000 for Brunswick Street Repairs and Bridges
Brunswick officials secure 2000 from County Commission for street and bridge work within town limits. 500 will repair Petersville road and 1000 funds go to streets and bridges. planning includes replacing Petersville road bridge with concrete and culvert work. Some funds may remain for additional improvements, with a broader plan to raise more through bonds assessments and subscriptions.
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County Commission
Potomac Avenue
Highstreet
Park Avenue
Mehrling
Peterson
Post Office
Petersville
Itdy
Petersville Road
Braf
Bude
Work Starts Soon on Hagerstown WM Railway Station
Official word states construction of the new 75000 dollar station by the Western Maryland Railway Company will begin about October 1. Tenants still on the site for the structure have been notified to vacate.
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Hagerstown
Western Maryland Railway Company
Saturday Matinee Rail Trip to Baltimore for Local Shows
Frederick Railroad Co. offers a Baltimore round trip for 1.25 dollars with matinee and night performances of Kees Indian Love Affair The Train Dispatcher Her Father's Secretary and Matt and Jeff in the Banking Business. Matinees every Saturday until further notice. Leave Frederick 7 15 A M return 6 17 P M eight hours in Baltimore. Tickets at 56 East Patrick Street 4 Market Street and New City Hotel.
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Frederick Railroad Co
Baltimore and Return
Frederick
Baltimore
East Patrick Street
N. Market Street
New City Hotel
Dance Tonight Braddock Notice to City Taxpayers
The 1911 tax book offers a 3 percent discount for taxes paid in September and 2 percent in October. Pay promptly to save. M. A. McCAFFREY City Register.
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M. A. McCaffrey
City Register
Gas Heater Ad by Frederick Gas and Elec Co
An advertisement promotes using a gas heater as an auxiliary to a coal furnace to warm rooms at any hour when the coal fire is insufficient. It invites a trial and cites a price of 174 dollars. Located in Braddock, the ad also mentions a “Dance Tonight” event.
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Frederick Gas & Elec, Co
Freight and rail ads mix with bake sale notice
Freight promotions for Western Maryland Railway and Frederick Railroad Company advertise service to Baltimore Philadelphia New York and many points via Thurmont. The Evangelical Reformed Sunday School plans a bake sale on Woman's College lawn Saturday September 171 at 2 30 if bad weather moves to Trinity chapel Bible Class room. Frederick R R announces LUB picnic trains Saturday September 16 from Frederick at 9 20 16 30 11 35 and return trips with roundtrip fare 20 cents and child fare 10 cents. Potatoes offered by Frederick County Farmers Exchange.
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Burkhardt’s Grove
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