This Date in History April 29 mentions notable deaths
The item lists historical figures tied to April 29, including Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp born 1607 and Charles de Saint Pierre a French prolific preacher. It notes Deborah Sampson as a Revolutionary War figure using the name Robert Shurtleff, and other names with limited biographical detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mele F the Drake
Lork
Los
Machel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter
Er Hotter
Abbe Clarles de St Padrre
Aleander UW
Massa
Nicholas Dorm
Marth Io
Ikborah Tampon
Suaron
Mass
Tod
Deborah Sampsen
Rains
Wassachusetts
Robert Surly
Prunus Bo Stockbridge
Savator Frow Mutaman
Geta Cherase
Mager Juseva Kirklun
Sud
da Ton Ctnea
PURELY PERSONAL NOTEWORTHY VISITORS AND RESIDENCE CHANGES
Rev. Dr. Joel Brown and family moved to Baltimore for future residence. Mrs. Chas J Doll and Miss Mariana Doll visit Mrs. Harry E Carty in Washington DC. Isadora V Wright spent yesterday with the Hildebrand family near Buckeystown. A L Hagelbrecht and son Charles from near Jefferson visited relatives in Frederick. Staley Gambrill, Mrs Cyrus Helfenstein of Colorado visit friends and relatives in Frederick. Austin Baughman resumes studies at Mt St Marys College after a week with Gen L Victor Baughman at Poplar Terrace. Charles F Grampton of Whitman county Washington visits the Jefferson area. Crampton with wife and daughter arrived recently due to sister Sarah E Feaster’s illness. she died on the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Brown
Baltimore
Chas. J. Doll
Mariana Doll
Harry E. Carty
Washington
DC. C
Isadora V. Wright
Lewis Hildebrand
Buckeystown
A. L. Hagelbrecht
Charles
Jefferson
Staley Gambrill
Cyrus Helfenstein
Colorado
Frederick
Austin Baughman
L. Victor Baughman
Poplar Terrace
Mt. St. Mary’s
Charles F. Grampton
Whitman County
Brief Bits From A Rural Ledger Almanac Style Scrap
A collage of light notes including weather hints for May storms, local open days at Pen Mar on May 30, and the Emmitsburg election on the first Monday in May for a bar esa and six commissioners. Also mentions misdeeds, a busi ness repaint, a tombstone accident, and crop conditions with rain and cool weather effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Hicks
Pen-Mar
Emmitsburg
Baresa
J .H. Lampe
D. O. Winebrewer & Son
Heaven
Jean Ieglelow
Frances Lambert
St. Joseph’s Datholic Church
Slagle Marries Mundaorif In Emmitsburg Catholic Church
Mr James A Slagle of Emmitsburg and Mrs Annie Mundaorif of Liberty township Pa were married in St Josephs Church Emmitsburg April 34 in the presence of many relatives and friends Rev M Mc Nelis performed the ceremony Miss Lizzie Pecher bridesmaid James Devine of Gettysburg best man A reception followed at the bride parents home Mr Isaac Pecher The Sick Mr John Hendrickson is able to be out and Dr Thomas Williamson is able to be out after illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Pecher
Divorce filing in Circuit Court for Minaio E K Wolfe
Minaio EK Wolfe of Wolfaville through Urner and Urner filed a divorce bill in the Circuit Court seeking dissolution from husband Bradley T Wolfe of Minaois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minaio EK. Wolfe
Wolfaville
Urner & Urner
Circuit Court
Bradley T. Wolfe
Minaois
Local Mart Market Quotes for Today
Mr J E W Bargett lists prices: corn per barrel two dollars, corn shelled forty cents per bushel, wheat seventy five cents per bushel. Hay ranges from one hundred twenty nine to one hundred fourteen per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. W. Bargett
Four Men Die In B&O Tunnel Cave-In Near Ridgeville Mt Airy
A cave-in during railroad tunnel work under a hill between Ridgeville and Mt. Airy kills four laborers and wounds several others. Victims include Arthur Frazier and Douglas Hicks of Baltimore, Michael Coyne of Pennsylvania, and Michael Kearns of Clarksburg, with Kearns recovered last. Coroner exonerates contractors, citing precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeville
Mt. Airy
Arthur Frazier
Washington, D. C
Douglas Hicks
Baltimore
Michael Coyne
Fayette County
Michael Kearns
Clarksburg
Kearns
Saarth
Coyne
Frazier
Thomas W. Waltz
Ew Market
Charles N. Utz
H. ©. Clements
Canal Land Deal in Maryland Court Hearing
In Hagerstown on Saturday Judge Stake heard further arguments in ratifying the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal agreement with the Great Falls Power Company. The company would pay trustees $73 000 for land and dam rights at Great Falls while a syndicate offered $100 000 for the same property and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whitelock
Great Falls Power Company
Joseph W. Hazell
Judge Stake
Hagerstown
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Potomac River
Great Falls
Hazell
Ins
Great Palie Power Company
Historic Tyler Mansion Sold to Caroline M. Bickford
Caroline M. Bickford of Hampton Virginia purchased the former residence of President Tyler near Hampton for 10000 dollars. The one acre property includes a frame dwelling built in 1840 during Tyler’s era. The house was owned by Mrs. Gatewood since the war and previously by Tyler during his presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline M. Bickford
Hampton
President Tyler
Tyler
Mr. Gatewood
Disappearance of Dora Mehrling Stuns East Second Street
Dora Mehrling, 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Mehrling of East Second Street, vanished from home early yesterday. Neighbors heard a door bell, but no one seen leaving. Many clothes missing. no love affair known. She is 6 feet 6 inches, 145 pounds, light hair, glasses, churchgoer and Haworth League member. Authorities have taken up the case. parents seek any information. Also notes on week’s events at local colleges and societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Mebrling
George Mearling
East Second Street
Mr. Mehrling
Rovy
Miss Mehming
Haworth League
Baltimore and Ohio
Edward Herwig
Endorse MRS Nation at Baltimore AME Conference
Rev T R Linkfield from Roanoke outlines Virginia Negroes progress in real estate and business at the Baltimore Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Officers organized a Historic and Literary Association. Temperance and woman uplift themes noted with praise for Carrie Nation and a call to elevate women. Sessions covered thus far with ordinations and sermons by multiple bishops and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Arnett
D. D
Baltimore
African Methodist Episcopal Church
N. W. Brown
Dennis
John Tf. Jenifer
Connectional Preacher's Aid Society
Porter
Arnett
B. F. Lea
J. A. Johnson
J. H. Collett
G. W. Nicholson
J. F. Wagner
John Hurst
A Jones
W. C. Goens
J. G. Martin
T. R. Linkfield
Roanoke
Virginia
Deaconeas
Bishop Lee
Committee On
Temperance
Carrie Nation
J.G Martin
Christian Endeavor
P. A. Hubbard
Washington, D C
A. M. E. Church
Lee
Washington
Bistons
City Opera House
H. M. Turner
Atlanta
Wilberforce
Chico
G. F. Woodson
R E. Ford
J.T. Jenifer
Junior pianoforte recital and Victoria lecture at AT TBS Woman's College
Miss Begsie Hargett will give a junior pianoforte recital at 8 30 this evening at the Woman's College. The following program includes a lecture on The Life and Reign of Queen Victoria illustrated with seventy etersopticon views by Miss Imogene Pierce, president of the National Institute. The talk benefits the Victoria Foundation Scholarship Fund and has drawn praise in major cities. Musas Pisroe is noted for Shakespearean and other literary lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
Independent Dramatic Association
Opera House
St. Mary’s Chapter
Episcopal
Mamninger
Lancaster
Kemp Hall
Grace Reformed Mite Society
Queen V Victoria
Woman'a College
Begsie Hargett
Miss Johnston
Miss Hargett
Diehl
Queen Victoria
Imogene Pierce
National Institute
Tis
Victoria Foundation
Philadelphia
Chicago
Musas Pisroe
England
Imogen Pierce
National Institute, Woman's College
Trouble Over Church Property In Littlestown
Trustees of United Brethren church in Littlestown Pennsylvania appeal to the Superior Court from an Adams County Court ruling approving a sheriff sale of the church property tied to heirs of Philip Bishop who deeded it for church use in 1626. Bond filed at Gettysburg, foreseeing a prolonged legal fight over whether the church remains devoted to religious uses as required by the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Littlestown
Adams County
Philip Bishop
Gettynburg
Transportation arrangements for Geneval Conference attendees
The transportation committee of the No. 8B Geneval Conference secured low rail rates for attendees. East of the Ohio River tickets are one fare round trip from May 8 to 14, valid to May 17. A special one and one third rate applies from May 8 to conference close. Excursions to Baltimore and Washington are being planned with details to follow.
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Ohio River
Baltimore
Washington
Honor for Mrs. McLean at New York DAR election
Mrs. Donald McLean was unanimously reelected regent of the New York City Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at the annual election held Saturday at Sherry's. A demonstration honored her nomination as she reported traveling 7750 miles at her own expense and delivering 100 addresses nationwide while presiding at every chapter meeting during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Donald McLean
New York City
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sherry’s
Mammoth Walnut Tree Sells For 4000 In Ohio
A giant black Walnut tree on E. P. Ganz farm in Williams county Ohio sold for 4000 dollars. Lumber dealers examined chips and deemed it the finest specimen seen. The tree measured eight feet in diameter and extended seventy three feet from the stump. Walnut wood is scarce and pricey today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Ganz
Williams County
Consolidated suits restrain sale by Maryland firm and others
Baltimore county shareholders win an injunction to stop Middle States Loan Building and Construction Company of Hagerstown from selling to the Guarantee Building and Loan Association of Baltimore. The Frederick shareholder and the Baltimore county shareholders have consolidated their cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore County
Middle States Loan, Building and Construction Company
Hagerstown
Guarantee Balding and Loan Association
Baltimore City
Frederick
Canal repairs underway after flood damage at Four Mile level
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company is repairing damage from the recent flood. Navigation is expected to resume next week. The most serious damage is the break in the towpath bank at the Four Mile level above Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
Williamsport
Howard County Maintains Tax Rate at 85 Cents
The Howard County Board of County Commissioners kept the current year tax rate at 85 cents, matching the last rate after reviewing rough expenditure estimates for the year. The decision was announced at a meeting held last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County
Board of County Commissioners
Local Menu and Town Notices Mix of Events
A jumble of 19th century notices lists seafood dishes and meals such as shad roe lobsters and croquettes, lectures by Rev James W Meminger on Rhine Switzerland and Italy with stereopticon views, water rent delinquency notices, a Queen Victoria lecture by Miss Imogen Pierce, attendance at church events, and eye care services by Dr Wm Boteler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Switzerland
Italy
James W. Meminger
Kemp Hall
Grace Reformed Mite Society
Sale of House and Lot on Bentz Street
Cramer real estate and loan agent sold for Mrs Elizabeth Obendar fer her horse and lot on the East side of North Bentz street for 500 dollars to Mrs Lanta A Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
Elizabeth Obendarfer
North Bentz Street
Lanta A. Castle
University Extension to Cumberland Lecture Series Plan
At a Cumberland meeting of university extension committees a guarantee was pledged to secure a Shakespeare lecture course next fall by Dr. Sykee. He previously drew strong attendance at Frederick and Hagerstown last season and will return to those points in the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Sykee
Frederick
Hagerstown
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Wasuisetor
Tos
W. L. Moone
Barber School
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Geo. R. Dennis, Jr
Beens Moiler’s
Hymenhal
John Hendrickson
West Second Street
Thomas Williamson
Court Square
Iwa P
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Tannel
Kearn
Clarkeburg
St. John
J. W. Downey
New Market
Bishop H. M. Turner
Atlanta, GA
Dora Merete
Howe
Ger
Mrs. Nation
Temperance Committee of Conference
TBS Woman's College
Recital
Gleec
Doll's
J. M. Radcliffe
Chilton & Rheads
L. Ryoaps
St. Mary’s
All Saints
Isador Saks
Saks’ Optical Company
City Hotel
Eaver
East Church Street
John Eeindrickson
Wipg
Lansdowne
di Oh Heronnxios
Lou
Neidig & Miller
Nzic & Miller
Nuore & Mauzxn
Clinton & Main
DR. Mean
Clinton EK
Isanogle &Wagaman
Department B
Parmelee Library
Isanogle & Wagaman
North Market Street
Frederick, MD
IF. B. Sappingson
F. B. Sappingeom
City Hall
Foula
van Derboery
Fuulord
Rodock & CQ
Aere
T. Rice & Sons
Suneral Directors
Prederick, MD
Frederick CO
T. P. Rice
E. Fourth St
D. & Bick
Predk
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Ceresville FL
Ipsere
Ceresville
Shriner
Gann
Willard
Keller
D* H.W. Peterman
West Franklin Street
Praderick
Mid
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RVING
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W. Crurch Biree
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Stewart P. Dear
North Market Sthess
North Market
Frederick Go Uhene
HyApix
R. Snooe
Lewistown
Mir
A. N. Cramer
Lewy
Deczidant
Dutrow
Walkersville
Wm. H. Heusborr
Jeables B. Fout
Frederick City
Decaida
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Rozencar
Padrick St
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Townsend Sport
A. Exzar Warmest Frep
G . Borer, JR
Montgomery
Ala
Tacoma
Pappons
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