American History Highlights of September 26
The Daily News recalls events on September 26 in American history including Howe’s 1777 Philadelphia entry, Boone’s 1820 death, Nicolay’s 1901 death, and Barclay’s 1900 death. Astronomical notes cover daily sun and moon timings and Jupiter’s satellites observed west of the planet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Philadelphia
Daniel Boone
Hunter
Kentucky
John G. Nicolay
Lincoln
Charles James Barclay
Jupiter
Case Dismissed In Assault Case On Irving Spriggs Trial
Harry Stephens faced a hearing before Justice C H Eckstein on an alleged assault on Irving Spriggs near a road construction site between Jefferson and Petersville. The dispute over whiskey and money escalated. Spriggs reportedly struck Stephens with a stone, and Stephens threatened with a revolver before fleeing. The case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stephens
Irving Spriggs
C. H. Eckstein
Jefferson
Petersville
Stephens
Spriggs
HH. Dorsey Etchison
Kerns Given Four Years In Martinsburg Penitentiary
William Kerns, 24 or 25, was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary for breaking into the home of Victor Kaplan in Brunswick. He admitted being in the house while drunken and claimed sickness kept him from employment in Martinsburg. The case cited his troubled record and past arrests as aggravating factors. The Brunswick Furniture Company must pay Brunswick Savings Bank receivers $8,696.22 for overdrafts dating to 1897, with deposits totaling about $72,000 and withdrawals over $80,606. Additional verdicts included Samuel Lee acquitted of stealing a coat and a Knights of Pythias pin, and James Abrecht found guilty of indecent exposure but deemed insane. The Philips murder case against William Philips continued with key eyewitness testimony and expected early resolution. Mantha Hoover pleaded guilty to bicycle larceny. sentence pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W.a
Wiliam Kerns
Victor Kaplan
Brunswick
Kerns
Martinsburgh
Willard
le Tien
Baltimore and Ohio
Urner
Brunswick Furniture Company
Brunswick Savings Bank
Furniture Company
Duvall Ritchie Wedding Set for Court Square Home
The Frederick society notes a wedding at the Misses Ritchie Court Square home tomorrow afternoon at ds o'clock. Miss Henriette HJM Ritchie will wed Mr Samuel G. Duvall with many out of town guests including Mr Ronald McLean and Mrs McLess. Attendees include Washington residents and relatives from Baltimore York and West Virginia. The ceremony is to be conducted by Rev Douglass Woolf with Miss Mary Harrison Ritchie maid of honor and Mr Charles H Chandler best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick T Society
Misses Ritchie
Court Square
Henriette Hjm Ritchie
Samuel G. Duvall
Rbonald McLean
McLess
D. Acre
Bridg-Elect
Willian Bouldin
Wa. Floyd Sicard
Allen R. Beid
Jane Harrison Boyd
Ritchie
John Ritchie
Emmia Mason
Washington
Albert Ritchie
New York
J. &. Baker
Salome Baker
Bettie Baker
Victor Ifrey
York
Thomas Hughes
Neill Hughes
William [Iffles
Baltimore
George Hl
Riges
Rounty
Joseph Duffy
Clarence Shriver
Olivia Shrive
Violet Clendinen
W. A. Reist
Daniel F. Banks, Jr
Douglass Woolf
All Saints’ P. KB. Church
Mary Harrison Ritchie
Charles H. Chandler
Harrisonburg
John Wwhie
Newell Duvall
Duval
Albert Ritehte
Reception Honoring Misses Floyd and Anderson at Miss McCleery's
A pleasant reception at 121 East Patrick Street hosted by Miss Martha McCleery honored Misses Bessie Floyd and Zoe Anderson. Many guests attended, with Mrs John Harding and Judge and Mrs Hammond Urner among the named attendees. Mrs. John Harding displayed travel pictures from abroad and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Floyd
Zoe Anderson
Martha McCleery
East Patrick Street
John Harding
Isabella Matthews
Hallie Hammond
Mary Campbell
Baltmore
D. Charles Winebrewer
Eleanor Johnson
Mamie Sifford
Edith Markey
Bertha Trail
Philadelphia
Florence Trail
Edith Ritchie
Mary Harrison Ritchie
Anna Harding
Constance Harding
Arianna Belt
Emily Johnson
Grace Ely
Helen Urner
Wim. Anderson
Hammond Urner
Douglass Hooff
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Theresa
Florence
Grace Trail
Cornelia McSherry
Florence Lamar
Anne Schrey
Charlotte Baker
Antoinette Markell
Anna Branson Kemp
Anna Brown
Motter
Pauline MecCardell
Josephine Bal
St. Louis
Harriet Ramshursh
Virginia Carty
Harry Chapline
Thomas W. Williamson
Scholl Hersperger
Hanson Maulsby
Ames Hendrickson
Geo. B. Delaplaine
Wm. T. Delaplaine
Wilson Schley
Willis Witter
Carl Lease
Dean Hendrickson
Travis White
Barger Sues for Absolute Divorce in Local Case
William C Barger through attorney J F R Heagey files for an absolute divorce from Annie E Barger on statutory grounds. Marriage occurred in this city on April 10 1914 officiated by Rev US 5S G Rupp. couple separated on May 15 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C Barger
J. F. R. Heagey
Annie E. Barger
G. Rupp
Midweek Specials at Duran's Central Pharmacy
Wednesday offers include hot water bottles priced at $1.00 and assorted medical aids. Dugan, graduate pharmacist and successor to Schley & Bro, notes value pricing on syringes, bottles, and face bars with savings highlighted for the midweek event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duran's
Iest
Balti
Walter C. Dugan
Schley & Bro.t
Eyewear Advice From Optometrist George Nixdorff
A Freestanding notice from George 2d Nixdorff, optometrist, at 1235 E Third Street Frederick, offers free eye examinations and emphasizes proper glasses to relieve headaches and strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 2D. Nixdorff
Third Street
Frederick
Plan 10 Raise Funds For Five and a Half Street Park
Civic Club members at a Frederick meeting endorse funds raising to buy Five and a Half street land, reject making it a public park for Negroes. They plan a tag day next month, a November supper, and a $6,000 to $7,000 purchase range with options on most properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civie Club
Federated Charities
Givie Club
Civic Club
Frederick
Civic Clct
Grand Stand reserved seats at Frederick Fair go on sale
The new Grand Stand at the Great Frederick Fair nears completion with 34 reserved chairs and 11 private boxes. Reserved seats go on sale Monday October 2 at 9 am at the Agricultural Society office No 46 North Market street for 25 cents plus general admission. Boxes auctioned Saturday October 7 at 2 pm, with the Society reserving the right to withdraw any box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural Society
North Market Street
Societs
Board of Managers
Fresh, Clean Books and Bargains in Department Store
The store brims with new goods including comfortable cottons, silks, and quilts priced around one dollar. Silk petticoats, fancy trims, fringes, and knit shawls appear amid a wide selection of fabrics and novelty items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhick
Change of Market Hours in Frederick 1911 Notice
Market hours shifted to 10 am starting October 1 1911 with doors opening at 7 30 am to aid dealer preparation Market Master G WM Dansberger announces. Other notices include millinery opening at New York Millinery Parlors September 27 28 invites patronage at 34 West Patrick Street manager Mrs LD Kefauver auction sale of livestock and farm implements March 19 1912 by Aservey R Lease near Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Patrick Street
EB. Kefauver
Aservey R. Lease
P. Merle Hiteshew
Hargett Farm
Frederick
Tuesiday
Frederick County
Early Fall Millinery Opening at Toowill Exhibit
Toowill presents a trimmed hat display on Friday and Saturday September 28 and 29 featuring an autumn assortment. MES ROE CROMWELL Walkersville Md hosts the event with assembled millinery pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alli
NRL & P. Mantz
Mes Roe Cromwell
Walkersville
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