In History December 18 Highlights and Notable Deaths
A historical roll of notable deaths and events: Prince Rupert, cavalry general, born in Prague and died in London. George D. Prentice, editor, born in Preston, Conn.. Maria Louisa, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, died in Vienna. Samuel Rogers, English poet, died in London. Thomas Corwin, American statesman, died in Washington. Louis Gottschalk, pianist, died in Brazil. Paul Auguste Avene, French writer, died in Paris. The note also mentions the abolition of slavery in America via the thirteenth amendment ratified by 26 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Charles L
Prague
London
George D. Prentice
Preston
Conn
Imi
Maria
Louisa
Napotem Bonaperte
Count Nelpperg
Vienna
Samuel Rogers
Thomas Corwin
Washington
Kentucky
Yerman
America
Louis Imogen Gottschalk
Brazil
Paul Auguste Avene
Paris
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Freaks of Lighering Terrific Display in a Thunder Storm Near Carlisle
A remarkable lightning exhibition occurred near Ostlisle Pennsylvania on a John Schultz farm three miles north of Carlisle. A ball of fire struck a large pine, then the kitchen and frame outbuildings, causing blasts, smoke, and shattered windows. Fire was put out by a bucket brigade as occupants were stunned. a yard square hole appeared near the barn where the bolt traveled through ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Ostlisle
John Schultz
Sweet
Schultz
Miss Hmma
John Naylor
Hallie Farmer
Miss Schultz
Marie Naylor
Mr. Schultz
Courty Correspondence and Local Notices
The column reports Henry Unverzagt killed the largest yet weighed over four hundred pounds. The Tylers Sunday school contemplates Christmas entertainment. Harmony society held Pesiz a meeting about women’s rights. judges favored the negative. James Unverzagt of Washington DC visited family. Rev Beard preached at Tylers school house. J O Waters reportedly critically ill. J Edward Luts sick with grip. William Gaver has a severe cold. Butchering season noted in Bloomfield. Infant Myrtle Aileen Zimmerman buried. E L Wachter has a record. Mrs Harvey Wachter ill. Christmas services at Zion’s and Bethel. invitations extended. Byron L Zhamerman attended funeral of Myrtle. Harlan Leatherman killed four hogs weighing 477, 497, 395 and 397 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Unverzagt
Tylers
Harmony Literary Society
James Unverzagt
Washington, D. C
Baltimore and Ohio Rail to supply coal to Frederick weekly
Mayor George Ed. Smith received a telegram through Joseph D. Baker noting B and O management will supply coal cars to Frederick via West Virginia Central and Cumberland tracks. The plan allocates eight empties weekly to George's Creek dealers, with Miller and Co and Newman & Co arranging two cars each from local mines for Frederick Electric Light and Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ed. Smith
Joseph D. Baker
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick
Baltimore
West Virginia Central
Cumberland
George’s Creek
J. W. Huey
Huey
W.S. Miller & Co
J. M. Newman & Co
Smith
Miller & Co
Black, Sheridan &Co
Union Colliery
Baker
Widow Walter Dies at 78 After Paraly sis
Mrs Elizabeth Walter wife of John Walter died at her North Market Street home yesterday afternoon at 415 o clock from paralysis she aged 78 she is survived by her husband and seven children including John and Edward Walter of Hanover Pa Mrs John Smith of Hagerstown Md Mrs M Daniels of Vergennes Vt Mrs Jacob F Snyder of Germantown and Mrs W F Snyder and Lewis Walter of this city Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am at All Saints Episcopal Church with burial at Mt Olivet cemetery Edward I McNulty of Emmitsburg Md died yesterday morning of heart disease aged 74 he leaves seven children and will be buried at St Josephs Cemetery Isaac Pleasant a colored man aged 28 died Tuesday night in Klinehart alley of consumption his body was buried today at 2 pm Jacob Burgable aged 70 died Tuesday night near Jimmittsburg of general debility funeral today at 1 pm interment at St Josephs Cemetery Alleged Boycott Walter S Walton of Cumberland seeks suit against 18 Cumberland grocers for alleged boycott and conspiracy to deny him sale of goods he claims the grocers signed a petition to force a wholesale firm to stop supplying him Christmas holidays near. Academy of the Visitation closes for holidays public and Maryland School for the Deaf also close with resumption January 5 Improvement noted as Lloyd Conl ier contractor upgrades the carriage factory of D Chester Kemp on South Market Street with front raised and new plate glass front
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welter
Elizabeth Walter
John Walter
North Market Street
Glock
John
Edward Walter
Hanover
John Smith
Hagerstown
M. Daniels
Vergennes
Vermont
Jacob F. Snyder
Germantown
W. F Snyder
Lewis Walter
Walter
All Sainte Episcopal Church
Mt. Olivet
Edward I. M’nulty
Edward I. McNulty
Emmits‘burg
Simon
Sadie Hekenrode
Wilkesbarre
Littlestown
Edward
Anna
Joshua Norris
Emmitsburg
Addie
Mt. St. Mary's
Walter 8. Walton
Cumberland
Cumberland Grecare
Walton
Washington, D. C
Play at City Opera House Promotes The Power of Gold
At the City Opera House the Elwood Company presented Fanlon the Bristol last night. The play will be The Power of Gold. Mrs James W Robinson shows improvement after a boil injury. Circuit court did not sit today. it adjourned yesterday afternoon until Friday at 9 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Fanlon
Bristol
Elwood Company
Circuit Court
Asasion
Wellington a Lousy Man
Senator George Wellington of Maryland is described as impeccably dressed with the finest clothes and patent leather shoes, a habitually meticulous reader who keeps rulings and constitutional texts at hand, and a frugal, principled figure who challenges committees and values efficiency. He is affable, accessible to constituents, and careful with expenditures, with a scholarly approach to legislation and a reputation for sharp, independent reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wellington
Maryland
Capitol
Senate
Roscoe Conklin
Wellington
Congress
Prince Albert
Henator Wellington
Nodust
Senator Wellington
Washington
Carlyle
Lord Bacon
Dante
Hell
Surprise party for Fredericktown pastor at St. Matthew's
On Wednesday evening December 10 the St. Matthew's Lutheran church choir rehearsed Christmas carols at the parsonage to surprise Rev. Grayson Stup and wife. About a hundred guests donated baskets and groceries, with a $16 envelope and additional meat and fruit gifts. The event strengthened bonds between pastor and congregation and ended with a late supper and generous leftovers. Rev. Mr. Stup formerly resided in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
Chester
Leosi
Anya
Grayson
Stap
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Stup
Mr. Stup
Funeral of Mrs Marister Steiner Widow of James Steiner
The funeral for Mrs. Marister Steiner widow of James O Steiner was held at 2 PM from her brother Mr Hr Dornesy Rhoderick’s residence on South Market Street. Rev E B Heochbach conducted the service with pallbearers A Wickham D Herbert W B Storm M A Abbott Edward Winebrewer Sr and M O Carty. Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery with C C Carty serving as general director.
Hastern Milling Market Quotations and Life Insurance Ruling
Market items show barrels priced at 2.15 and No 2 red wheat at 7047 per bushel with steamer at 71 per bushel, oats at 20 cents per bushel, and bay at 16 to 18 per ton. The Supreme Court rules that death by one’s own action does not bar life insurance collection in war policies regardless of wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locet Bart
Hastern Milling & Rrport
Gem- Boy
United States Supreme Court
Hospital site chosen for Elkton project
Incorporators selected to establish a hospital at Elkton. Maryland news notes several deaths and incidents: in Howard County Patrick Flynn dies in an explosion tied to frozen pipe handling. Samuel Ogilvy dies at 84 in Cumberland. Henry Klaneman, ex-soldier from Ostroll county, dies at 67. Fires destroy a house in Anne Arundel. several injuries occur in a Baltimore and Ohio railroad accident near Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton
Bb. John's College
Annapolis
Howard County
Patrick Flynn
Samuel Ogilvy
William Wyatt Wiley
Cumberland
Henry Klaneman
Louisville
Ostroll County
New York
Baltimore
Worcester County
Joseph Cadell
Anne Arundel County
Frank Adams
Zadee E. Pops
David P. Miller
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oakland
Roarback and Dixon Bros Holiday Notices in Frederick
Local ads describe Bartholow’s Friday specials and Fred erick fish and oyster house offerings. Diverse listings promote holiday goods at Dixon Bros J E Pricer Co and Rohrback quality foods with Christmas china and jewelry.
Catholic Clock Repaired After Irregular Strikes
Mr A A Lehmann of Baltimore repaired the Catholic clock in Frederick yesterday to fix defects causing irregular strikes on Tuesday evening. The mechanism now runs perfectly with brass and steel parts, gilded hands for visibility, and a sturdier construction after the accident. Father Kane thanked contributors to the repair fund this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lehmann
Baltimore
Frederick
Kane
In the Law's Grip Sent to Jail for Vagrancy
James Coney was committed to jail yesterday by Justice Joan L Jordan of Brunswick for vagrancy and stealing car rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Coney
Joan L Jordan
Brunswick
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BF. M
Waaniseyoy
W. J. Moorz
the Weather Bureau
Florida Tours
Courty
Beavy
Harlan Leatherman
Myersville
B. Go.r. R
Gost
Isaac Pleasant
Klinehert’s Alley
Greenmeoant Cemetery
Jacob Surgable
Jacob Burgable
Jimmittsburg
St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Academy of the Visitation
Maryland School For the Deaf
Toeeday
Lloyd Oonlier
D. Chester Kemp
South Market Street
James W. Robinson
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Ray Mackerel
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Palm
Almonds, Inc
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Filberta
Allen Robrbace
Anzon G. Queen & Co
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Svars
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Ransburg
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Ier
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Ile & Miller
Tris
Jessy
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Indax
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Higaaia Te County
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Mien
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Oak
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