History in Brief From Miltons to Trains and Storms
The item traces notable deaths and events across years from John Milton’s book burning in 1686 to 1866 Hanoverian figures and databases of history. It notes anniversaries of poets and statesmen, early postal reform pioneer Sir Rowland Hill, and a 1698 Russian manifesto calling for a general disarmament conference. It references a West India hurricane that devastated Carolina and Georgia coasts and the 1899 Peace Congress in The Hague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton
Langman
William Wollett
Maidstone
England
James Thomson
Hannibal Tranin
Paris
Oxford County
Jht
Slas Wright
New York
Canton
Th. Hague
The Weekly News announces a twelve page issue
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday and will be a handsome twelve page issue with news and many special features. It boasts Frederick city and county’s largest bona fide circulation and is an unmatched advertising medium. Copy for new ads due 6 p.m. Wednesday. changes due 12 m. that day.
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Frederick City
Wrerny News
Doves Scarce Yet Partridges Rabbits Abundant Seen
Local sportsmen report doves are very scarce but on trips they have seen many partridges and rabbits, suggesting game will be unusually plentiful during the fall shooting season.
Midnight chase on West Patrick Street ends with fugitive escape
Detained on West Patrick Street, a pursuit began after a would be intruder tried to enter a home near the bridge. Jesse Derr led a crowd through fields toward Carroll Creek, where the suspect vanished, while officers failed to locate him. Derr claimed a colored man and his brother fired at him.
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West Patrick Street
Carroll Creek
Jesse Derr
Derr
Carroll Crack
Bantz
King
Zellera
Carrell Creek
All Sainta Street
Work of Death and Local Obituaries in Maryland
The piece reports multiple deaths in August near Jefferson, Urbana, Dickerson, and Beallsville. Paschal Paul Easterday aged about 80 dies at home near Jefferson with a large funeral, followed by W. E. D. Simmons of Thurston at 59, then William Duvall near Dick Argon Station in Montgomery County aged about 50, and Alvan Sellman of Dickerson, Md., who dies of consumption. Memorial details include funeral directors, clergy, burial places, survivors, and pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paschal Paul Easterday
Jefferson
George E
Sarah
Easterday
Sarah Elizabeth Evans
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Bush
Jefferson Lutheran Church
Geo. Bowers
Hagerstown
M. J. Dade
Clinton Adams
John Thrasher
Harry Shaft
Joseph Roderick
Harry Wise
M. R. Etchigan
H. D. Simmons
W. E.D. Simmons
Thurston
Daughers
Wm. Warfield
Hyattstown
John Mc ¥Lfresh
Baltimore
Effie
Siease
E. H. Marshall
Clarksburg
T. E. Peters
Annapolis
J. W. House
Cassady Linthionm
Philmon Leather
James Beall
Richard Peters
Rufun Davis
Episcopal Church
Urbana
Geo. W. Peters
William Duvall
William
Dickerson
I.G. Michael
W. T. Hilton
Alvan Sellman
J. H. Davidson
Beallsville Cemetery
Crop shortages delay tomato packing in Kent county
News of the state covers crop shortages delaying tomato packing in Kent county. Other items note E M Allen Jr named Harford County Republican chair, lighting changes after Rockville plant destruction, a drowning near the Baltic, Old Town Bank’s conversion to a national bank, university leadership appointments, oil well plans near Hancock, and various political endorsements and infrastructure talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
E. M. Allen, Jr
Harford County
Republican Executive Committee
Mains University
Jacob Tome Institute
Franklin Mills
Hancock
H. B. Horton
Asheville
N.C
Interstate Southern Racing Circuit
Tristate
Cumberland
Iron, Steel and Tin Workers’ Association
Charles LeFevre
Smyrna
Del
Cambridge High School
D'Arcy P. Barnett
Washington
Berwyn
Ellicott City
Baltimore
Middletown Elects Gardner to Board of Commissioners
In a special Middletown election yesterday John Gardner won a seat on the Board of Commissioners to succeed Stephen B. Coblentz, who resigned to become election judge. Gardner was the sole candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
John Gardner
Board of Commissioners
Stephen B. Coblentz
Gardner
Market Notes on Morning Produce and Prices
A bustling market morning with beans two varieties fair, corn good, and tomatoes scarce. Eggs absent at six, cucumbers plentiful for pickling, and fruit quality high with peaches and cantaloupes abundant. Apples pears watermelons plentiful, huckleberries and plums large, peaches later sold on streets at 50 to 60 cents per bushel.
Visitation Academy notes improvements to building
Improvements ongoing at the Academy of the Visitation. A west wing stairway is removed and a new one installed. Old presses removed. Visitors include Mrs Muth and daughter of Baltimore and Miss Lillie Manning from New York. A mahogany buffet and book case adorns the reception room. The golden jubilee of St. Mary Aloysia Foy celebrated Aug 30 with high mass at 8 am. Sick lists include Mrs Cromwell, Mrs Remaburg, Mrs Hoffman, Mr Whisner, and Mrs White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of the Visitation
Oliver Young
Aloysia
Miss McQuade
New Orleans
Sr. Bergman
Objectors Hear Board Meeting Over Damages to Koester Property
A special Board of County Commissioners meeting heard objectors to an examiner awarded damage payment for property owned by Mrs. Alice H. Koester near Hartman’s Station. Attorney John K. R. Wood argued damages too low and urged setting aside the award. no action was taken. The board also approved $60 to Harry Deater, deputy sheriff, for September to keep order at the B&O tunnel near Mt. Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Alice H. Koester
Hartman's Station
John K. R. Wood
Koester
Harry Deater
Mt. Airy
Rinehart Released on Bail After Court Order
Judge Stake in Hagerstown yesterday ordered the release of Frank Rinehart on $1,000 bail, furnished by E. A. Sharrett and others. Rinehart faces a charge tied to Miss Mary Finifrock’s drowning in Lake Roger after a habeas corpus hearing. He departed for home in Smithburg with his mother, who has suffered nervous prostration since the arrest.
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Rinehart
Stake
Hageratown
Frank Rinehart
E. A. Sharrett
Preston
Vogle
William Donaldson
Walter D. Brenner
D. Newman
Mary Finifrock
Lake Roger
Smitheburg
Railroad Changes Rearrange Martinsburg Keyser and Grafton
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to reassign Martinsburg and Keyser division stations, moving some from Brunswick and Cumberland respectively, and shifting the Grafton terminal to Fairmont. Changes await completion of the Pinto cut-off near Cumberland and the Wish Creek alignment to the Ohio River, which would reduce the route by 17 miles and ease grades and curves.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Martinsburg
Keyser
Brunswick
Cumberland
Grafton
Fairmont
Pinto
Wish Creek
Ohio River
Funeral of Wilbur A Reeder Held in Middletown
The funeral for Wilbur A. Reeder occurred yesterday at 11 30 am at the Re formed church in Middletown with Rev. John W Pontius officiating. Pallbearers were Murry Stauffer Richard Davis Chester Neighbors and Lee Willard. Interment followed at the Re formed cemetery. A T Rice & Sons were funeral directors. Plus a note from Mary Jane thanking Billy Brown of Braddock for morning cantaloupes praised as sweet and plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur A. Reeder
Reformed Church
Middletown
John W. Pontius
Murry Stauffer
Richard Davis
Chester Neighbors
Lee Williard
Reformed
A. T. Rice & Sons
Mary Jane
Billy Brown
Braddock
Mr. Brown
Anti-Saloon League Mass Meeting In Middletown
The Anti-Saloon League of Frederick County will hold a mass meeting tonight in the Lutheran church at Middletown. Rev. S. E. Nicholson, State Superintendent, of Baltimore, and Rev. Dr. B. S. Todd, of this city, will address the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Frederick County
Middletown
S. E. Nicholson
Baltimore
B. 8. Todd
Committal to Montevae Hospital of Insane Pauper
A sentence records John Colbourn of Anne Arundel county being committed to Montevae Hospital as an insane pauper on certificates from Dr Collinson and Dr Walton of Annapolis. The entry notes the formal legal action and the patient’s origin.
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Montevae
Dra. Collinson and Walton
Annapolis
John Colbourn
Anne Arundel County
Montevae Hospital
Many Plays Booked for 1902 Frank Adama Season at City Opera House
The Frank Adama Company will prescut Uncle Rez on opening day at City Opera House September 3 with a 22 member troupe and a new band. The season features diverse attractions from Armstrong Warner Steck Company to Hello Bill Comedy and Herald Square Opera, with two to four performances weekly through April 24, 1902, including productions of Uncle Tom's Cabin, Quo Vadis, Peck's Bad Boy, The Jolly Travellers, The French Beauties, Fabio Romani, and Uncle Tom's Cabin again among others.
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Uncle Rez
Frank Adama
City Opera House
Uncle Hez
Uncle Hex
Ian
T. Rhodes
Armstrong Warner Steck Company
Herald Square Opera Company
Eptember
Wall Street
Henry Ward Minatrel Company
Myrkle Harder
Under Two Flags
Hall Qaine
the Deemster
Peck
Josh Sprussy
Uncle Hez Opens Frederick Theatre Season With Frank Adams
The Old Favorite opens the 1901-02 season at the City Opera House in Frederick on Tuesday evening September 3. Frank Adams leads a 22-member company with singers dancers acrobats and pantomimists in the farce comedy Uncle Hez featuring a new scenic and mechanical stage presentation and a free street parade and open air concert by the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adams
Frederick
City Opera House
Adams
Hez
Uncle Hez
Harvest service and Cardinal Gibbons welcome in Baltimore
News notes recount a harvest service at Zion Reformed Church with lavish decorations and generous benevolence offerings. Cardial Gibbons was royally greeted on his Baltimore return, with official city and Catholic community honors, a Cathedral parade, a residence procession, and a dinner at St. Mary's Seminary.
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Zion Reformed Church
S. M. Hench
St. Paul’s Church
Utica Mills
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Union Station
St. Mary’s Seminary
Private Trolley Cars Pass Through Sawmar Area
The Hagerstown and Boonsboro trolley line will traverse part of Sawmar near Smoketown on grounds owned by Dr. Fahrney of Chicago. A station and switch will be built there and one or two trolley cars will be provided for Dr. Fahrney and friends during his visit east, per arrangements with the company.
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Hagerstown and
Boonsboro
Sawmar
Smoketown
Missionary to Japan Rev Charles Shriver Reithnider Accepts Appointment
Rev. Charles Shriver Riefsnider formerly of this city resigned as rector of Christ Episcopal church Hudson Ohio to become a missionary to Japan. He is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Riefenider of Tiffin Ohio. He was recently raised to the priesthood and May undertake a ten day Yosemite trip before sailing for Japan in October. The reception at Hudson honored him with a gold cross as a token of friendship.
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Charles Shriver Reithnider
Charies Shriver Riefsuider
Cbrist Episcopal Church
Hudson
Ohio
Japan
Riefsnider
Charles D. Riefenider
Tiffin
Hudson Independent
Riefenider
Yosemite Valley
Wreck Delays Baltimore Trains Near Woodbine
An afternoon and evening B&O freight wreck near Woodbine delayed several trains yesterday. Five coal hoppers jumped tracks blocking both lines and the 6:50 p.m. arrival did not reach Baltimore until 9:50 p.m.
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Baltimore
Woodbine
Braddock Heights Dance Tonight and Evening Excursions
Regular dance tonight at Braddock Heights Athletic Park with multiple transport times. Excursions to Washington and Luray from Frederick on Sunday September 1 with round trip fares and specifics. Also a Democratic meeting at West Patrick Street and local notices including sales, ads, and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Dara Leave
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick
Luray
Loray Caverns
Caverns
The Glabs of Fashion Clearing Sale Announcement
The notice proclaims a clearance sale breaking records with autumn goods arriving and summer items offered at a fraction of cost. It touts a new line of blank books and classic reading materials, plus is offered by ISANOGLE & WAGAMAN at 12 North Market Street Frederick MD.
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Hester
John H. Frazier
South Market Street
Frederick, Md
Orderia
Gummer
Isanogle & Wagaman
North Market Street
University OF Maryland
James M. Radcliff
Frederick
George A. Gilbert
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the Daily News
Wasninetos
Tak
W. L. Moons
Weather ‘Bureau
Third St. Dan
Athletic Park
Loray
T. Best
Prast
Baker's
A. Meier
John Hendrickson
Markey’s
Rodock & Co
the Weekly News
Miller
Somerset, Pa
Clyde Thomas
Mt. Pleasant
George Beaufelter
T. F. Eyler
Sabidlasville
Edward Albaugh
Liberty
J. D. Baker
East Church Street
W. P. Mason
Rockville
J. A. Williamson
Court Square
Margaret G. Wiener
Otis Rhodes
Nellye Chapman
West Virginia
Vernon Buxton
Cape May
Randolph Mason
Charles W. Laugh
Philadelphia
John Hesson
Wm. H. James
Misa Sadie Lowe
Ralph Young
John R. Young
North Market
Col
Washington Bowie
Jennnette Nelson
West Third Street
Margaret Waters
J. R. McSherry
Caroline Ross
Haller Rhodes
E. S. Todd
M. E. Church
Havre
France
Robert Klota
Roth
Mary
Wa. B. Taylor
Washington, D.C
Cora Summer
Walkeraville
Maurice Small
Frank Newman
Fayettequile
O. L. Ritter
Burkittsville
Miss Summer
Seaboard
N. C
Small
St. John’s College
Newman
Gettysburg College
Wachive
News OF the State
Frederick Coanty
Visitation Academy Notes
Wm. M. Cromwell
Cromwell
Rebecca Remaburg
M.&. Ramaburg
Calverton
L. William Hoffman
West South Street
Charles Whisner
West South Arrest
Rhodes
Chicago
Jolly Travellers
Pennsylvania
Wm. B. Woods Company
Fabio Romani
McCarthy
Taylor Idéal Stock Company
al. Martin's
Stebbins
Thelma
News OF the Churches
John S Fulton
State Board of Health
United States
Boards of Health
Fulton
Hoods Mills
Howard County
Joseph W. Wolfinger
House of Delegates
Sicket
Washington County
House
Wolfinger
Waters
Administration
Schley
Joan T. Bust
G. Thomas
U. D.C
Fitzhugh Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Wm. OC. Boteler
Ressmaking
Tte
Asaured
Eaprn
Orpus
Pelephons
the Blanket Department
P.S
New Gooda
Neidig & Miller
Nubie
GEO
Rodook
the Big Biore
C. Geo
A. T. Rice & Sons, Funeral Directors
Frederick CO
T. P. Rice
Fourth &J
Rice
Fourth St
Freak Co
Ceresville Mills
Ceresville Milling Co
Mn. W
Rovaxo
Nubie & Muzzs
Clinton
MAIN
Graduate Pharmaciat
SN. Market St. Frederick County
Buss Books
Ines
INKEB
Arnold
da Haan
F. B. Safpington
Peice
B. Sappingtor
Joor North City Hall
Mipptetrons Surfix
Roland
Sandin
Soymantily
R. R
Willard
Keller
Patrick
sNoox
Lewistown
A A. N. Cramer
Lowla
Sym
Aid
Isczldawel
Gharlus B. Fout
Frederick CK City
Rex
Persons
Idawit
S. Durrow
Walkersville
Wm. BH
Remaburas Hrederick
Arvey R. Leabe
B. Ronenour
Bra Fick St
B. Peterman
West Franklin Street
Baltimore Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
City Hotel
Dawk
D. R. C. Nicodemus
Phore Ni Medawis
Bankers and Brokers
Fayette ST
Oppo
Baltisora, MD
Joae Hegemann
South
Arkansas Avenue
Beach
K. Hegemann
Atlantic Cis
Otw
Abe Clue
Renouvo
Tennessee Avenue
E. B. Voorhees
Atlantic City
N. J
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