This Date In History April 23
A recap of notable events and births on April 23 across history. Battles, deaths, and key figures include Brian Boru, Shakespeare, Maurice of Nassau, George Anson, Stephen Arnold Dolvas, Wordsworth, Solomon Van Rensselaer, Wil Alexander Robinson, von Keiteler, and others noted with varying accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clontarf
Brian Botolhme
Munster
William Shakespeare
Stratford, Upon Avon
Maurice of Nassau
Prince of Orange
Tier
George Lord Anson
Stephen Arnold Dovelas
Brandon
William Wordsworth
Rydal Mount
Westmorland
England
Solomon van Rensselaer
Wil Alexander Robinson
von Keiteler
Great Wall
Shunsi
Vornsworth
Advertisements from Hew today feature items and notices
The page lists diverse notices and ads including sweet potato plants, a garden nursery, sales of roots, job and rental postings, lost breastpin, equity numbers, cottage rentals, department wares, ladies apparel, lace curtains, linen skirts, and a solicitor name among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham School
J.D. Little
Win. Anderson
B. BE
Kepner
Breastpin
Cook
W. L. Smithard
Thanke
Mise Banndlsroy
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Neidig & Miller
John Hendrickson
OG. P. Levy
Solr
Walkersville News Briefs and Musical Mentions
County correspondence notes farmers busy with corn planting and local social events. Rev Wood delivered a sermon at M P church. Rev Asper to preach April 27 at 7 30 PM at Lutheran church. Local house fire narrowly contained. Tennis club organized by area youth. Walkersville Corner Band thriving under Prof. Thomas Cramer. Mrs Cromell improving. Moesers Bitter Broad adds a new counter. Visits among residents noted. Oratorio soloists praised with Miss Cummins cited as rising concert singer. Raibold highlighted for Tannhauser aria and Scotch encore. The Creation at College Hall slated for Friday April 25 at 8 PM with rapid ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville Corner
Thomas Cramer
Wm. Cromell
Moesers
Bitter Broa
Howard Strine
John Biddinger
Dayaville
Frank Oram
Woodsboro
Margaret Cummins
Virginis Pilot
Norfolk
Miss Cummins
the Times
Philadelphia
Charles H. Rabold
Peabody Institute
Baltimore
Evening Star
Tannhaueer
Leezie Lindsay
Washington Times
College Hall
Bright Bits: House Cleaning Blooming Tailips and Beans
A brisk roundup notes house cleaning in earnest and Tailips blooming in great profusion. It mentions silvery tasting string beans on the market and the warm sunshine driving gardeners back to work.
Death of Aston Clary in Woolville District
Aston Clary aged eighty one farmer died Monday at his Woolville district home after a brief illness. He leaves two children Mrs Vansant of Kansas and Charles Clary who resides with his father on the farm. Funeral set for tomorrow at 10 at Prospect church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clary
Aston Clary
Woolville
Vansant
Kansas
Charles Clary
Prospect Church
Foreign Order Halts Public Debate
Wasurxaros on April 23 by order of the president General Fapston is to cease further discussion of public questions. The dispatch directs immediate suppression of public discourse as part of an executive action. The move signals tight control over political dialogue and curbs on open commentary within the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epecies
Wasurxaros
Fapston
Pleasant Paragraphs About Those Who Came and Go
Mrs. Frank Homer a well known attorney of Bellaimers paid a firing trip to Frederick yesterday. Dr. Clark Worthington of Staunton who was commoned to the sickbed of his mother at Araby has returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Homer
Bellaimers
Frederick
Clark Worthington
Staunton
Araby
Tent of Maccabees Adopts Schley Name at Kemp Hall
An excellent Knights of the Maccabees tent formed at Kemp Hall with a charter list of twenty four and the name of Admiral Winfield Scott Schley adopted for a social membership. Officers elected include Past Commander W Nash Young and Commander W H Beall. The order, with 550000 members and a 2 million dollar surplus, grows across the U S Canada and beyond. A silver service for Schley was arranged to be presented May 7 in Baltimore with origin in the Okatoba Colony’s silver. The article also notes Thelma a new stage drama at the City Opera House with praised staging and Benedict’s management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Maccabees
Kemp Hall
L. XK. Mangam
Baltimore
Winfield Scott Schley
W. Nash Young
W. H. Beall
Robert A. Bennett
M. D. Harp
Chaplin
Charles L. Stokes
J. C. Hendrix
M. D
W. S. Moberly
L.S Harrington
Franke ‘Knode
Joseph Hamilton
John Gittinger
J. H. Keller
United States
British Columbia
Onnada
Baltimore City
Laurel
Hyattsville
Union Bridge
Annapolis
Schley
Theodore Marburg
Washington
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Cristobal Colon
Admiral Sohiey
Nonce
Okatoba
Toelean
Thelma
Marie Corre ii
City Opera House
Aiden Benedict
Seldona Teen
Benedict
Zeakle’s
Frederick City Hospital Association Meeting
A meeting of the Frederick City Hospital Association was held at the hospital. Routine business was transacted and building furnishing continues. Opening day is expected next week with several donations noted for kitchen, palm, reclining chair, and other items. A room is to be named in memory of Mrs. Nusz and other memorials are planned.
Hand Hart by Circular Law in Myersville Area"
Mr Statton Smith of near Myersville, this county, was injured while operating a circular saw while trimming shingles. His hand and several fingers were cut and severely injured due to contact with the moving blade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand Hart
Statton Smith
Myersville
Presbytery of Baltimore Hears Calls and Critiques
The Presbytery of Baltimore granted Rev. Dr. Edwin Dyer Newberry of Ashland church an honorable discharge and discussed the call of Rev. J.8. Malope to Hampden. Dr. James Frazer criticized state appropriations to certain educational institutions. President Patton of Princeton addressed the presbytery on seminars and their needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery of
Baltimore
Edwin Dyer Newberry
Ashland Church
J.8
Malope
Hampden
James Frazer
Patton
Princeton
Seminaries
Fisherman Reels Large Black Snapper Near Red Bridge
Mr. P. Frank Pampell caught a big carp-like black snapping tare along the Monocacy bank near the red bridge yesterday afternoon. The specimen weighed between twelve and fifteen pounds, drawing attention from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Frank Pampell
Red Bridge
Water Turred Into Canal Repairs Complete for Boats
Repairs to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal are finished. Work to level the Cumberland end started yesterday. All preparations are in place for boating season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland End
Millinery Opening at Blu msnauer Company
Millinery opening announced for today and tomorrow featuring a fine line of bonnets and hats. Showcases newest creations in the art of millinery by Blu msnauer Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumsnauer Company
Marriage Licence Issued in Baltimore for Jones Currens
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Baltimore to Benjamin M. Jones of 1508 Patterson Avenue and Anne M. Currens of Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Benjamin M. Jones
Patterson Avenue
Anne
Currens
Frederick County
Frederick Select Orchestra To Play Dance At Bord's
The Frederick Select Orchestra travels to Bord's in Montgomery county this evening to furnish music for a local dance. The group is expected to provide the entertainment and set the tone for the social event downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Bord’s
Montgomery County
County Board Rules On Free Scholarships At Buckeystown Normal
Frederick County commissioners contest the act requiring $500 for free scholarships at Buckeystown Normal School. They ordered Fleet R Neighbours to incur expenses after notice of the order and before constitutional validity is settled, at his own risk. Neighbours and the board president must be notified of the order’s passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeystown Normal School
Ander
General Assembly of Maryland
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County
Maryland
Fleet R
Freet R
Board of School Commissioners
Funeral services for Gen John A Steiner held in Baltimore
Funeral services for Gen John A Steiner were held at his daughter's home in Baltimore with multiple Reformed Church ministers officiating. Only family attended. the body later moved by Baltimore and Ohio train to Frederick for burial at Mt Olivet cemetery. Pallbearers included A C McCardell and others. Reynolds Post G A B and Jamor Fire Company sent floral tributes. The Henry Miller funeral followed at the house with burial at Mt Olivet and a separate list of pallbearers and a funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Steiner
Mre
O. F. Firestone
Weat Fayette Street
Baltimore
Lloyd E. Q Goblentz
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Joel. I. Rosaiter
First Reformed Church
Conrad 0. Clever
Third Reformed Church
Baltimore Snd Ohio Railroad
Frederick
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
E.R. Eschbsokh
A.C McCardell
John
Luther Kohlman
Ms. Olivet
BR. Yeukle
E. O. Shepherd
David Castle
John Ed. Schell
Aaron Reeepstock
Wm. H. Kline
F. Schroeder
REIBSNIDER MERGARDT VOWS IN BALTIMORE CHURCH
Miss Olsra Mergardt daughter of Mrs Charlotte Mergardt of Baltimore married Mr Jesse Reifsnider at St Luke s Protestant Episcopal church in Baltimore Monday afternoon. Rev OC W Goit officiated with no attendants. The couple will reside at 1630 Hollins street. Both formerly from Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reibsnider
Mergardt
Olsra
Charlotte Mergardt
North Carey Street
Baltimore
Jesse Reifsnider
North Gilmor Street
St. Luke
OC. W. Ooit
Reifesnider
Will
Hollins Street
Frederick
Murderer Still at Large in Strawn Berger’s Esbon
William Johnson, who shot Emanuel Stratton on All Saints' street in Strawn berger's esbon, remains at large after chasing officers in the county. Despite police requests and descriptions sent to adjacent sections, no news or arrest have been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
Emanuel Stratton
Strawnberger
Esbon
All Saints
Demolition Clears East Patrick Street Skating Rink
Workers finish tearing down the old skating rink on East Patrick Street in St. Hil a group. The building is down and flooring joists are being removed. Much lumber remains but will vanish in a few days, leaving no boards of the former amusement hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Patrick Street
Sthil Gopgon
Pardoned perjurer in local circuit court case
William Gibson of this county, previously convicted of perjury in 1896 and sentenced to ten years in Maryland penitentiary, has been pardoned by Gov. John Walter Smith. The pardon has arrived at the clerk's office. Also notes Adolphus Fearhake’s 62nd birthday and local notices on a divorce petition, furniture for a new post office, Middletown police chief, fountain at Court Park, and a Music Club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Gibson
William Gibson
Maryland
John Walter Smith
Adolphus Fearhake
Frederick County
Fearhake
Bar
Citizens General
Sub-Treasurer Pick Narrowed In Maryland Delegation
A Maryland congressional conference on federal appointments discussed likely picks for internal revenue, customs, and related posts. John A. Markell of Frederick emerged as a strong candidate for sub treasurer at Baltimore, with other seats eyed for John Looghammer, Wilbur F. Jackson, and Aloysina Bowling. The session was cordial but tentative, with deputies and ambits to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Mann
Maryland
Congress
Pearre
John A. Markell
Frederick
Baltimore
Baltimore Herald
Markell
Mudd
Aloysina M. Bowling
St. Mary’s County
Internal Revenue
Wachter
John Looghammer
Jackson
Wilbur F. Jackson
Schirm
John C. Simmering
Malster
McComas
Woes and Words From A War-Torn Area
A string of early 20th century items reports a fire damaging a railroad station tower at Port Deposit and a blaze destroying farm buildings in Carroll County. Other notes include a camp-fire for Civil War veterans in Cumberland, church and regional meetings, liquor license fee challenges in Howard County, election notes in Federalsburg, and political maneuvers over the Western Maryland Railroad. A Rockville court dismissed a deed dispute between James Dove and his sons, with wage ownership at issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Deposit
Carroll County
William B. Thomas
Veterans of the Blue and Gray
Cumberland
Diocease
Easton
Berlin
Ocean City
Howard County
Federalsburg
Anne Arundel County
Chesapeake Beath
Sidney E. Mudd
Western Maryland Railroad
Baltimore
Henderson
Rockville
James D. Bowe Sagaioat Bia
Charles 8
John W. Dove
Red Men Great Council Opens Sixty Seventh Session in Elkton
The sixty seventh sunuel meeting of the Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Maryland began at Elkton with welcome addresses from Mayor George McQuilkin and Great Sachem B Ken n orly. Reports show year end counts: 65 tribes last report, 4 instituted, 1 surrendered, 08 present, 4 647 members, total relief expenditures 15 549 63, receipts 35 251 08, per capita tax 2 398 11 and other items. Pocahontas Councils numbered 7 with 80 adoptions, 87 suspended, 25 present, membership up 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of
Maryland
Elkton
George McQuilkin
Sachem
B. Frank Kennorly
Salisbury
Cecil County
Laoham
Robert K. Stephenson
Kirkton
James C. Littleton
Baltimore
Henry A. Anthony
Tribun
Great Council
Pocahontas
Local Notice Promises Practice Has Not Ended
A missive in the local column denies rumors of the speaker ceasing his profession. The notice invites patrons to the Castle Building office and mentions several local businesses and upcoming events including fashion openings, crab and lobster sales, and an excursion by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with dates in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prdice
Castle Ballding
O. Henperx, M. D
Literary Societies Meeting and Fire in Westminster Area
The New Market Literary Club convened Friday April 18 with Miss Mabel Rice presiding and Miss Adelaide Sponseller as secretary, presenting sketches on Thomas D. English Ben Bolt The Logic of the Scot American Authors Abroad The Story of My Life by Helen Keller and other readings before adjourning to Mr J Monroe Rices home. A devastating barn fire near Westminster destroyed a barn two sheds two cribs a hogpen and livestock with an estimated loss around 2000 and insurance on the barn. Separately pastors were announced for Leitersburg Wolfeville Cavetown and Salem Lutheran charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew Market
Eagar Hough
Helen Keller
Adelaide Sponseller
Mabie
Nellie Hough
Gocil Rhodes
R. B. Bandie
J. Monroe Rice
Carrot County
William B. Thomas
Westminster
Gorsach Road
City Limita
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the Daily News
P. E
WasHivazom
Tos
W.L. Moors
Funsion
Ugpape Rarehive
Tent OF Maccabees
Buckeystown School
Circuit Court
George E. Brengie
Jillian H. Brengie
Masonic Temple
Middletown
J. Thomas White
Court Park
Erie
John E. W. Hargett
RED Men's Great Council
Bogius
Bilkton
Doll’s
Delsarte
North Market Street
Fitzhugh Lee
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Miss Fauntieroy
Nes City
Frederick's New Land
Talepions
Umbreliae
John A Endrickson
Sidig & Miller
Blumenauer
West
Patrick Street
City Hotel
Saks
Lake’ Optical Co
Washington, D. C
Clinton BE
Ainly
Dro
Clinton ER. Main
Brederick County
C .P
Isanogle & Wagaman
Bux Books
Wm. C. Soteler
Kansas City University
London Hospital
N. Market
Mage
Lodgee
Boston
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic
Ocean
New York
Atlantic City
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Newport News
Old Point Comforts
Atlantis City
Baltimore & Ohio
D. B. Martin
Trafic
Ibanogle & Wagamax
F. B. Sappington
Tavis
Mellewas
Perth
BIORE
GEO. B. Kodock & CO
A. T. Rice & Sons
A. T. Rios & Sons
Frederick, MD
Frederick County Telephone
Thomas P. Rice
East Fourth Street
Telephone
Willard
Keller
West Patrick Street
B. E. Peterman
Franklin Straet
Frederick Firet
Mat & Soodenly
Nia
Oseph W. Gayver
Leame
Court Street
DWIK
Bamo
Urnee
Unaang
Doll & Albaugh
Mel Botzdawis
Do ‘A
Atlee Radcliff
Gradute
University OF Maryland
Dre Jamar Radcliff
George A. Gilbert
Nicodemub
Frederick Co
Modawly Rece
Nosh E. Oramer
NoAn E. Oramer
Joann
Sillsen
Anburben
API
Bitthdlows
Walkersville
New Market
Bents
Cap Green's
Bents St Meer Ore and
Seales
Shookutewn
P Park
Sehlersville
Hench
Bramewick
Nord BE
Cramer
Jiret National Bank
Balidine
Towxsas
Scorr
Fatetie
TEE News
Trintling Departernts
Srederice
Philip Harney
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Leitersburg
Wolfeville
Cavetown
Robert W. Doty
Jefferson
This County
Salem
St. Benjamin's
St. John's
Abe
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