This Date In History April 17 Highlights
This date in history includes Ferdinand and Isabella signing with Columbus in 1492, Benjamin Vrankin and William Simms births, Simms’s prolific colonial and Revolutionary era romances, 1893 earthquake near Ōinte, the Aquidaban sunk in 1893, Crespo's death in 1898, and the 1901 burning of the imperial palace in Peking under Waldersee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand and Isabella
Columbus
Mer
Benjamin Vrankin
William Gintore Simms
Charleston
Simemus
Ōinte
Joaquim Crespo
Venezuela
Imperial Palace
Peking
Count von Waldersee
China
Local Advertisements and Notices Collected
A compact collage of classified items including help wanted Cook and Partner ads, millinery and shopping notices, sales promotions, and upcoming openings. Names such as Mrs M L Norrig Blumenauer & Co Neidig & Miller appear amid small business listings and product promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gard Casa
Iowa
W. EB. Mercer
Cook
Mra.o. B.S
M. L-Norrig
Didie’s. i
Doll's
Blumenauer & Co
Marper Whisky
O. N. Hauer
Neidig & Miller
Personal notes on visiting relatives and travels
Purely personal paragraphs listing individuals from Brunswick and nearby areas visiting relatives or traveling. Entries mention A D Willard in Brunswick on business, Miss Ollie Thompson in city visiting relatives, Baker Johnson in Baltimore Washington, Forrest Kennedy in Philadelphia visiting his sister, Clara Lewis in Westminster visiting Mrs Claude R McCleery, Elizabeth Block from Baltimore going to Martinsburg, Mrs Gerry O Kester returning from Washington, Mrs Alfred Ritter and daughter returning from Washington, J H Gittinger and daughters leaving for Martinsburg, Mrs Samuel Todd from Fort Dodge wintering with the Ritters, and Town residents heading to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Willard
Brunswick
Ollie Thompson
Baker Johnson
Baltimore
Washington
Forrest Kennedy
Philadelphia
Jesse Brown
South Market Street
Misa Clara Lewis
Westminster
Claude R. McCleery
West Church Street
Elizabeth Block
Z. J. Gittinger
Martinsburg
W. Va
Samuel Todd
Fort Dodge
Town
Alfred Ritter
East Second Street
New York
Elected Officers Named for Oreageratown Sunday School
News of the Churches reports Oreageratown Lutheran and Reformed Sunday school elected officers for the coming year. Superintendent is C. B. Derr, assistant superintendent L. O. Fox, secretary Roy W. Hankey, assistant secretary W. Levi Hann, librarian Roy W. Carr, assistant librarian Wm. G. Kolb, treasurer John M. Abslt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran and Reformed
Oreageratown
C. B. Derr
L. O. Fox
Roy W. Hankey
W. Levi Hann
Roy WN. Carr
Wm. G. Kolb
John M. Abslt
Law Grip Dictates Court Hold For Clarence Elgin
Clarence Elgin was arrested by Deputy Lysander Etchison on charges of wilfully destroying belts and ropes used in well digging, property of Andrew J. King. Justice Thomas Waltz committed Elgin to jail in default of 300 bail to await grand jury action. Local bank news includes application to the Comptroller of the Currency for a charter to organize the First National Bank of Smithsburg with 25000 capital. Samuel M. Birely of Thurmont is an incorporator. Market quotes from Hargett’s: corn 69 cents, oats 2 red 74, steamer 70, rejected 65. Portalgatly Literary Club meets this evening at 7% Church Street. William H. Taylor of Frederick granted a pension of 6 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Elgin
Lysander Etchison
Andrew J. King
Thomas Waltz
New Market
Elgin
New National Bank
Comptroller of the Currency
First National Bank of
Smithsburg
Samail M. Birely
Thurmont
W. Hargett
Office Abolished Sparks City Board Meeting Action
The April meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen discussed tax rebates, street repairs, and a large fire company appropriation. The board abolished the street superintendent's office and approved $600 for the three fire companies. A hospital pavement project and utility adjustments were ordered or considered, with several repairs referred to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Schell
Smith
McDaniel
Ashe
William Staub
Burke
Aaron Rosenstock
McCardell
Jacob B. Tyson
Extelle Castle
Frederick Hospital Association
Isaac Haller
North Market Street
Streats Yeakle
Mr. Wickless
Father O’rourke
East Fourth Streat
Wickless
Business Men’s Association
A. R. ‘Yeakle
Clarke Place
South Market Street
Joseph F. Haller
Arbor Day Celebration at Friendship Schoolhouse Creagerstown
Arbor Day observed Friday at Friendship Schoolhouse in Creagerstown district. Miss Annie K Geisbert led pupils as about fifteen trees were planted around the playground. Boys planted trees, christened by selected girls, with names honoring notable figures and former teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship
Creagerstown
Annie EK. Geisbert
W. 5. Scaley
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
A Wise Woman at City Opera House Delights Crowd
At the City Opera House last night the refined comedy A Wise Woman played to a large audience. The cast, led by Frederick Murphy as Paul Reach Gale Satterlee as Peter Clincher and Miss Ethel Balch as Honor Backett, delivered simple graceful acting that pleased a critical crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Frederick Murphy
Paul Reach
Gale Satterlee
Peter Clincher
Ethel Balch
Honor Backett
Painful Accident at Blacksmith Shop Injures Man
Mx Charles Brengle, an apprentice at P. M. Esder’s blacksmith shop on South Market Street, was badly hurt entering a clinch in a mall. A clinch struck his left eye. Dr. Hendrix treated the wound. The injury is painful but not considered serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brengle
P. M. Esder
South Market Street
Brengie
Hendrix
Runaway Collides Two Buggies Injuring Mrs Davis
A runaway buggy incident on Market Street caused a collision with another buggy carrying Mr and Mrs J Wallace Davis of near Thurston. Mrs Davis was thrown from her seat, treated for shock and bruises, and kept for observation at Sponseller's livery and Miss Harding's boarding house. Both buggies damaged, horse unharmed, Myers' yard previously controlled the horse before the dashout. Dr W C Johnson noted no serious injury, only shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sainte’ Street
Market Street
J. Wallace Davis
Thurston
Myers
Market Strees
Select Pound Party at Creagerstown Revives Local Scene
On April 3 the home of Mr and Mrs Osiin Stall near Creagerstown hosted a bright select pound party organized by three young men. Guests included Calvin Stall Bertha and Zelda Smith Troutville Mary Fisher Olive Hann Della Ahals and many others from Creagerstown Dresgerstown and nearby towns. Games lasted until midnight followed by a dining room spread of treats. Guests departed as dawn approached thanking the hosts for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creagerstown
Osiin Stall
Calvin Stall
Bertha
Zelda Smith
Troutville
Mary Fisher
Olive
DeLila Hann
Lottie Martin
Eliza Grimes
Grace Grinder
Nettie
Bertie Ramaburg
Annis Spesk
Bertie Buitzell
Della Ahals
Mary Kolb
Bessie
Lola Ball
Bessie Shorb
Cora
Blanche Stall
Minnie Speak
Gladys Stall
Clarence Dorsey
Elmer Smith
Oney Dorsey
Henry Havenver
Roy Whitmers
Utica Mile
Davie
Wilbur
Andrew Krise
Elmer Kolb
Elmar Speak
Millard Stull
Andrew Morgan
Charles Shorb
Norman Stull
Roy Hankey
Casries Kolb
Ralph Grinder
Marion Havener
Blaine Hoffman
Sam Snook
Maurice Speak
John Hann
Dresgerstown
Frederick County Fishing Law Update
The Board of County Commissioners has not yet received bills from the Legislature on fish and game. Current laws prohibit fishing in Frederick County waters from April 15 to Jones with fines from 25 to 10 dollars or up to 10 days in jail. Penalties on the Potomac are over 200 dollars or up to six months. A new bill would require non residents to pay a 15 dollar license to fish in the Monocacy above and north of the Woodsboro Creagerstown bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County
Jones
Monocacy River
Woodsboro
Creagerstown
Maryland Junior Order Elects Officers at Annapolis
The State Council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics of Maryland met in Annapolis yesterday and elected officers including Councilor Beary B. Geddes of Baltimore and Vice Councilor Thomas A. Boreh. A special committee reported presenting the Maryland State Council medal to Admiral Winfield Scott Schley in Washington on December 30, 1903, accepted with appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior American Mechanics
State Council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics of Maryland
Annapois
Beary Ib. Geddes
Baltimore
Thomas A. Boreh
Or. A. Whiteley
W. V. James
Thomas J. Linthhcam, Jr
M.H. Caskey
Inside Sentinel
BR. Day Cantwell
Outside Sentinel
Charles H. Owens
John H. Phelps
Louis DuLang
Frank B. McClure
State Council of Maryland
Admial
Winfield Scott Schley
Washington, D. C
Funeral Rites For Miss Inez Ganley At Barnesville
The remains of Miss Inez Ganley died at her home in Boyd's Mont zi county Suodsy were interred at St Marys Cathedral cemetery in Barnesville at noon yesterday. Relatives and friends from Boyd's Baltimore and Washington attended the funeral service in the church. The procession to the cemetery stretched about a half mile. Rev Father McDonald officiated. Pallbearers were B Reid V Heid J A Reid J J Amsteld Marion Kingsbury of Boyd's and John Miler of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Ganley
Boyd’s
Montzi County
Suodsy
St. Marya Gathole
Barnesville
Boyd's
Baltimore
Washington
Father McDonald
B. Reid
Vincent Heid
J. A. Reid
John J. Amsteld
Marion Kingsbury
John Miler
Extra Session Passes Tax and Appropriation Bills
The extra session lasted two and a half hours with two bills enacted. The tax bill imposes 17 cents per $100 for 1902 and 1908, and an appropriation of about $14,000 to cover session expenses. Items include public schools, books, loans, and state building funds.
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General Assembly
Maryland Beef Cattle Export to Europe and Britain
Hundreds of beef cattle in Washington county are shipped to Baltimore and New York for export to France and England. Many animals were moved last fall from drought affected western regions as Washington state’s corn crop yields rise to the largest in years.
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Maryland
Washington County
Altimore
New York
France
England
Westo
Washington
Wedding Bells Ring at St John’s Catholic Church
Wedding notices detail multiple ceremonies in the town. Migg Sarah Swope wed Thomas G Buckey at St John’s with four priests officiating and a large gathering, followed by a trip to Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington. The report also covers Miss Sarah Swope’s marriage at 6 30 to Thomas Beckey, plus a third wedding for Mary A Specht and Joseph A Mullinix, and a fourth for Louise Cordelia Elder and Frank E Wightman, with travel plans and reception notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Catholic Church
Migg Sarah Swope
Thomas G. Buckey
Misa Nan Auugusts Eisenhauer
Joseph F. Eisenhauer
North Market Street
Vincent Ds Paul Yingling
Father O'Rourke
Fathere Smith
Coleman
Julia Yingling
Charlugs Yivglivg
Washington
South Markus Street
Buckey—Swope
Sarah Swope
John Swope
East Sixth Street
Thomas G. Beckey
E. 5. Todd
Methodist Episcopal Church
East Church Street
Brubatti
Baltimore and Ohio
Sullinee
Specht
David Splacht
Wies
Mary A. Specht
Pine Orchard
Joseph A. Mullinix
Howard County
Thomas Wood
Methodial Episcopal Church
Santa Walter
Lawrence Hobbs
Baltimore
Doughoregan
Millinery Openings Display Hats and Bonnet Styles
Mrs Getzbaugh and Mrs Worvis open millinery shows today through Saturday. The Misses Mantz Mrs Payne and Doll Bros continue displays today. The latest hat and bonnet creations are shown with floral decorations in the parlors enhancing the display.
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Getzbaugh
Worvis
Missionary Convention Addresses at Mount Wolf Church
The twenty fourth annual Pennsylvania tranch of the Women s Home and Foreign Missionary Association of the United Brethren in Christ convened at Mount Wolf church near York. Delegates from the county attended and Miss Bertha Heberly of Walkersville gave an address. A recruiting office opened at 86 North Market Street by Sergeant Joseph Schneider and William McWeal of the Coast Artillery, expected to stay open for several months after arriving from Hagerstown with a few recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Pennsylvania
Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Association of the
United Brethren
Cbrist
Mount Wolf i
York
Bertha Heberly
Wailkersville
Joseph Schneider
Coast Artillery
William McWeal
20Th
North Market Street
Thev
Frederick
Hageratown
Repairing Janitor Engine at Abbott's Machine Shop
Fire engine was taken to Abbott's machine shop this morning to repair a loose throttle valve. The engine should return to the engine house this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Workman Hurt By Falling Wall Near Rosanour Building
John Fogie, a member of the forces of workmen, was angered in the Rosanour building excavation on North Market street. He was caught beneath a falling wall at about 5 oclock this morning and painfully injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fogie
Forcs
Rosanour
North Market Street
Four candidates for town commissioner of Banton
News items note four candidates contesting the office of town commissioner in Banton. Other briefs report the Statehouse addition commission organizing in Annapolis, a 69 year old Cumberland business veteran William Morehead dead, Crawford Bicycle Works expanding to 800 workers in Hagerstown, a Denton farm fire with cement plant plans near Cumberland, and death notices for Mary E. Middlekauff and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banton
Statehouse
Annapolis
William Morehead
Cumberland
Crawford Bicycle Works
Hagerstown
Parnell Johnson
Denton
Baltimore
John W. Gates
Fuller Western Maryland Railroad Syndicate
W. Alexander
Frank Williams
George D. Alexander
Democratic Board of Street Commissioners
James M.vansant
Common Pleas Court of
American Bonding and Trust Company
Spring Opening and Millinery Show at Doll's and Local Notices
Blamenauer & Co invite the public to a Spring Opening on April 28 and 24 1992 featuring pattern hats bonnets and millinery. Also events at Mrs M L Norris’s store April 17 18 and 19. Lot of local notices include seafood markets gallery meals concert tickets Maryland Day Charleston special rail offers Boston tour details and ads for curtains parasols stockings and a local pharmacist at 5 N Market Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blamenauer & Co
West Patrick Street
City Hotel
Pattern
M. L. Norris
North Market Street
Maryland
Charleston
Specis
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Charleston Exposition
Frederick
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the Daily News
Tim P
Waashingrom
W. L. Moogx
John W. Cecil
Comus
Montgomery County
Otho Upton Cecil
Chas. Luhn
W. A. Maxwell
D. Mt.Kresk
Jacob J. Johnson
Philip Dutrow
Hyattstown
Charles J. Linton
Tuscarora
News OF the Churches
Portalgatly
Mico
SonPhs BD Baker
Church
Fension
William H. Taylor
Streete
J. M. Newman & Co
Frederick County Telephy Telegraph Company
Frank Chew
John H. “Abbott
J. Wilson & Son
Charles Fagan
R. A. “Rager
Joseph D. Beker
Croton River
Brewsters
N.T
Foest
Devos
Ronaway
Aia
TRE Social World
Yingling-Eisenhauer
D. O. Winebroner
Court Square
Harry O. Keefer
Alice Jaynes
Frederick Female Seminary
J. E. R. Wood
Earle B. Wood
Boya’s
News OF
Dol's
Lidie
Tam
G. W. Lor
Fred's Co
Sweitzer
Oity Hotel
Shell
Lyon
Choral Society
Yeakie’s
Wan
Botcler
Tate
Hye
Ste
Kansan City University
London
N. Market St
Baltimore and Ohio Railrers
Boston
Chesspeaks Bay
Norfolk
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic City
Tower Department
Newport News
Old Point Comfort
Atlantis City
Jane
Far Ag
Baltimore & Ohio
D. E. Martin
Trafic
John Hendrickson
Telenboe Uns
Madras
Oun
Endrickson
P. S
Whidig & Midler
N&e & Soiller
Hlara
FaetaiDay
Neddig & Miller
Clinton EE. Main
Clinton BE. Main
Market Sti
Isanogle & Wagaman
Bez Books
Ibanogle & Wagamah
LI Norte Habeet Steeez
Feederich. MD
F. B. Sappingtor
Clun
F. B. Sappington
Saerieriy
Ore Door North Cire Rail
Rodoce & CO
A. T. Rice & Sons
A. T
Rice & Sons
Frederick, Mld
Frederick County Telephone
Thomas Price
East Fourth Street
Alantell An
TLLE
Willard
Keller
Patrick Streret
Frederick, MD
D. H. BE. Patermad
West Franklin Street
Obeph W. Gaver
Court Strest
dSdawir
Tiwin Devileiss
Devileiss & Urner, Insurance
Offick—Poll & Albanyn Buidine
Fraderits
Ee D* A
Atlee Radcliff
University OF Maryland
Hans
de James M. Redcliff
George A. Gilbert
Kdawly
D. R
Nicodemus
Frederick Co
Nosh
Cramer
Oah E. Cramer
Gall
Ioan
Mortrage
Isa
Joan
Nema
Raberbensas
Bartholows
Walkersville
Bentz
Market
Charch
Queen's
Charch St
Staley
Shookstown
Barthiow
Walkershire
Lishtper
Park
Second St
Sixth St
Bambers
Fayetil Af
APPO
Pgstoffican
Baltimore, MB
JOB Printing Department
Frederick. KB
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