This Date In History December 20 in 1857 and 822 deaths
A garbled history note recalls John Wilson Croker born in Ireland in 1780 and Dion Bowivant’s fame, plus 1857 mutiny suppression anecdotes. It mentions Nana Sahib and a siege at Lucenow with relief by Haseioch, and a brutal cannon mouth execution method. The text is fragmentary and contains many OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titan
Bnet
John Wilson Croker
Ant Statesman
Ina'way
Ireland
Dion Bowivant
Wright
Ds Duthes
Bartacapor
Maru
Lucenow
Haseioch
Nana Sahib
Gwalior
Dune
New Advertisements Today in Local Paper
Numerous ads list house for rent by Wm. H. Shipley and various services and goods. Items include a marriage note Wife Wanted Box 645 Chicago, Christmas entertainment listings, Landis window services at 238 Market St Ebony, skating at Bargers Pond, exclusive articles from Landis stationery and toys, Miss G. A. Poole coaching by O. G. Carty, Christmas prices at Moser and Dey Goods, John Hendrickson Dry Goods, Neidig and Miller, Lovely Portisres by L. E. Mulliniz, and Geo. S. Rodock & Co Dry Goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Shipley
Chicago
T Landis
Market St. Ebony
Landis
Barger’ S
Thos. Kemp
Moser, Dey
John Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Lovely Portisres
L. E. Mulliniz
Geo
Rodock & Co
The Saturday News Preview: A Eight-Page Edition
The Saturday News announces an eight page Saturday edition with a Christmas story A Cruise of 1861 illustrated articles for readers in various departments including ladies farmers and Sunday school lessons The paper promises regular features such as Letters from Mary Jane Market Scribe and local church service notices and notes the paper costs two cents per copy delivered or mailed to any address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Market Scribe
Saturiday News
Taz Saterpay
Personal notes from Frederick and surrounding towns
Local brief items list residents visiting Frederick including Wm M Updegraff from Hagerstown R J Norris from Liberty A A Paddicord from Unionville and George Motter from Dickinson Seminary spending Christmas at home with Judge Motter and Mrs Motter and J Han shew Markey from Western Maryland College with his mother. Mayor Smith sent Isidor Rayner a copy of Twas Schley Who Won the Fight and received a gracious acknowledgment. The Modern Mother promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Updegraff
Hagerstown
Frederick
R. J. Norris
Liberty
A. A. Paddicord
Unionville
George Motter
Dickinson Seminary
John O. Motter
John Markey
Western Maryland College
J. Hanshew Markey
East Second Street
California Fig Syrup Company
December Weddings Bring Many Local Nuptials
A string of marriages unfolds across Frederick and vicinity. Addie Elizabeth Shafer wed Gustav Wachter at the Shafer residence with Carl Shafer and Grayson Staley among the bridal party. Zimmerman and Anzherman wed at near Bathherchurch with intimate attendance. Harpar and Palmer unite in Hansonville with a Philadelphia Washington trip following. James and Angal marry quietly in Woolboro while Spahr and Barrick announce a December 25 ceremony at Woodsboro Lutheran Church. Each couple receives congratulations and begins newlyweds' journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Shafer
Addie Elizabeth
Gustav. Wachter
John Wachter
Sear Charlesville
Carrie
Ods Shafer
Grayson Staley
2Oulow Springs
Marcy Orr
Frederick
Baltimore
Zimmerman
Ausherman
Frank N. Zimmerman
Batherchurch
Howard V. Zimmerman
Jennie B. Anzherman
Virgie Siill
Charles Zimmerman
5. M. Hench
Jarmedl
Angel
William H. James
Liberty
Laura J. Angal
George W. Anngal
Centerville
Woolsboro
William E. Keeler
Milton Spahr
Mamie Idella
Leonard Clinton Barrick
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Woodsboro
Work of Death and Local Obituaries in Morgantown
W H Bannister Morgantown Glass Works president died aged 67 after a career with Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate railroads. Survived by wife Mary Bushey, son Frank Bannister, daughter Mary Bannister, and others. Also notes death of Mrs Mary E Myers at Libertytown aged 76 from stomach tumor with two sons Charles Myers and Dr Richard Myers. Victoria M Ways, 76, widow of John Ways, dies in Baltimore. funeral at 340 Girard avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bannister
Morgantown
W. Va
Libertytown
Giharles Thomas Myers
Jeannette
Richard M. Myers
Liberty
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
John P. Norton
Victoria M. Ways
Victoria M
John Ways
Baltimore
George H. Fry
Girard Avenue
Old Arkansaw at City Opera House on Christmas Night
Old Arkansaw a melodrama at the City Opera House on Christmas night draws strong favor. The cast features Frank O Ireson Vic Lambert Grace Haye Frank Owens Robert C Bell Ella Miller Percy R Denton Minnie Hoffman and F W Sewell, all well known to theatergoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Arkansaw
City Opera House
Fred Raymond
Frank O. Ireson
Vic Lambert
Grace Haye
Frank Owens
Robert C. Bell
Ella Miller
Percy R. Denton
Minnie Hoffman
F. W. Sewell
Painful Accident Involving Wesley Tall On North Market Street
Wesley Tall slipped and fell on North Market Street between Third and Fourth yesterday afternoon. He suffered facial bruises and eye injuries. He was taken to Keller's drug store for eye bathing and then to Dr Franklin B. Smith's office for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Tall
North Market Street
Third
Fourth Streets
Mr. Tall
Keller
Jury Fails to Agree in Schroyer Murder Trial
The jury in the Schroyer case could not reach a verdict and was discharged until January 2, 1902. The trial heard Schroyer deny burning the school house amid testimony by Stottlemyer about the accusation. Charges against Schreyer not dismissed and other cases, including George Riley and Titlow, proceeded with pleas and adjournments as schools close for Christmas. Robbery report: Manuel Malowney held up on a Dayton to Ellicott City stage line. two men robbed him of money but missed most of the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rutey
Jack Ryan
Motter
Schroyer
Stottlemyer
Boybody
Worthington
Schreyer
Frank Sheffield
F. Marion Fauble
John Wood
Sheffield
George Riley
John Ryan
Riley
Harp and
Etchison
Samuel Titlow
F. M. Fanble
Titlow
Goart
Howard County
Manuel Malowney
Dayton
Ellicott City
Clarkeville
Christmas Sale by Fitzhugh Les Chapter LC D
A Christmas sale was held yesterday afternoon at the club rooms by Fitzhugh Les Chapter LC D in connection with the Thursday social hour. Pretty dolls fans doll clothes and playthings books and dainty Christmas souvenirs were offered. A heat sum was realized. The hours were pleasantly spent socially with Mrs. AL. V. Baughman presiding assisted by Mrs. O. P. Bennett and Mrs. Charles Baughman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Les Chapter
LC. D
AL. V.baughman
0. P. Bennett
Charles Baughman
Foreman Killed by Train in Baltimore and Ohio Run
James R. Hughes foreman for Rogera & Walker contractors on B&O improvements at Sykesville was struck by a train and killed. Coroner D S Brandenburg led a jury which ruled the death accidental. Hughes hailed from Glenville, Page County, Virginia, and his body was sent home. Also noted: Mrs Harvey Gotzendaaner of South Market Street remains very ill. Mr Charles N Hahn in unchanged condition. Miss Annie Haller on Hass Second Street ill with typhoid fever but able to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasaper—Palmer
Charles RB. Harpar
Hansonville
Utica Mills
Mamie E. Palmer
J. H. Palmer
North Market Street
Philadelphia
Washington
James R. Hughes
Rogera & Walker
Baltimore and Ohio
Sykesville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
D. S. Brandenburg
Hughes
Glenbill
Page County
Harvey Gotzendaaner
South Market Street
Charles N. Hahn
Annie Haller
Hass Second Street
Dance Abandoned After Miss Darrow's Death
A planned dance at Junior Hall in Frederick for December 26 was canceled due to the death of Miss Cornelia Darrow. In other news, Maurice A. Bowens of Middletown James O. Palmer of Broad Run Oliver J Frook of Barkittsville and Simon H. Koogkle of Frederick passed civil service exams for Internal Revenue positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Cornelia Darrow
Maurice A. Bowens
Middletown
James O. Palmer
Broad Run
Oliver J Frook
Barkittsville
Simon H. Koogle
Internal Revenue Service
Che Local Mart and City Property Sale Report
Local market items note J E W Hargett quotas for corn wheat hay with prices listed. City purchase of Sif ford property at East Second and East streets for 21200 concluded yesterday. Cumberland Public Building cost limit raised from 100000 to 150000. Percy Myer and Frank B Sappington join Grand Union Tea Company next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che Local Mart
J. E. W. Hargett
City
Sifford
East Second and
East Streets
Cumberland
George A. Pearra
Maryland
Percy Myer
Frank B. Sappington
Grand Union Tea Company
Pittsburg Boiler Explosion Kills Ten and Injures Eleven
A boiler explosion at the Black Diamond Works in Pittsburg today killed ten men and injured eleven. The building and machinery were wrecked. In a separate matter, the Orphans Court approved a $150 additional counsel fee for Harp and Etchison in the Plummer will caveat case, replacing the $300 fee previously charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brecige
Tau News Whrisuuay
Orphans’ Court
Harp & Etchison
Christmas Shopping Offers Spread Across Local Stores
Local merchants advertise holiday deals and window displays. Frederick's Jewelry promotes Landis at 23 South Market and 92 North Market offering a wide exclusive gift collection. W.O.T.U. sewing school hosts Christmas exercises on December 21 and soup drive ends that day at Mize Morsell's Market Street corner. Several shops tout toy, stationery, and confectionary specials with free gifts with purchases and a Santa Claus relay station for candy novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.o0.t. U. Sewing School
Mize Morsell
Corner Market
Third Streets
Local notice on monthly bill presentation and holiday ads
The mayor and board propose monthly aleal bills presented on the Tuesday before the third Wednesday each month. Local ads promote baskets of chocolates, candles, oysters, cakes and Christmas gifts from various merchants on South Market Street and East Patrick Street. A lengthy retail roundup includes jewelry, clocks, silver, gowns, dresses and a Washington excursion offer from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with low holiday rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morris
First National Bank
North Market Street
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Kilmer
Semmes
New Orleans
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Agustar
D. M. Stearns
Gachiye
MR. G. C. Shaper
Guster S. Wachter
Pleasant Walk
Academy of the Visitation
Maryland Echool
Woman's College
Frederick College
St. John's Literary Institute
Pittsburg
Frederick's Jewelry Store
Frederick’s Jewelry Store
Ruby O. Landis
Frederick's
Grarate A. Popur
Notica
Burger’a
Hansar’s Pond
Santa Claue
Allen Rowrsack
Becktey’s
Christman
Market Street
Bee
Bee Store
Rohrbsok
Ateok
Allen Roerback
Apollo
HE. Wilcoxon
Chas. M. Steiff
Rohrback
Aubin Romepack
Wilcoxon's
Keelerback
Alleen Rommpacn
Ansonia
Allen G. Quyxx & Co
H. E. Wilcoxon
Af’ Wilcoxon’s
California
Florida
Malaga
McCardall’s
McCardell
Nios
Hershreeder
Caxdes Bros
Lidie
Lidie’s
Lidie's
Berscherger's
G. W. Livis
Patrick Sereat
Kennedy Bros
McGardell
City Hove
Lynn Haven Bay
Joan HersHpencen’s
Rees Lowney
Huxsusergenr
Tam
J. T. McNany
Epwakrp James
Tallor
West
Patrick Street
Santa Claus
Oléy Opera House
Yeakle's
Wm. C, Boteler
Kansas City University
London
N. Market St
Eaven
East Churoh Street
Baltimore and Ohio R. R
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Congress
Wm. T. Mullinix
B. & O. Railroad
L. B. Mullinix
Portianis
Express
L. E. Mullinix
N. B
Evert Department
God Things
Childran
College Penantis
Thi Bhan Nen Aly
Sj Bare É& Miller
Fabhlon
Dr&a
Maclin and
Saddter
Unilaren
Andrey and
Sahiicen
Clinton E. Main
Ev Market St. Frederick County
Isanogle & Wagaman
Rodook
Dres Goods
Yuners
Ouresty
A. T. Rice & Sons
A. T. Rice & Sone
Frederick CO
P. Rice
Fourth St
C&p
D. & Rich
Fred Co
Andi Andi
Sandiii
Potomac River
Willard ©. Keller
Joseph W. Gav
Ofice
Court Street
Didewiy
Amos Urner
Edwin Devilbiss
Devilbiss & Urner, Insurance
Doll & Albaugh Building
Frederick, Md
Widdenly
Franklin Street
Baltimora
A. Atleh Radcliff
University OF
James J. Radcliff
George A. Gilbert
Nicodemus
Yawman
Erbet
F. B. Sappington
China
Rogera & Bro
Smars
B. Sappington
janBdawly
North City Hall
L Dutrow
Walkereville
Sta
Benjamin Rosenoar
Samuel J. Forney
L. F. Kussmaul
BK. Wi. Fleming
Snook
Lewistown
Ite
Ordara
A. N. Cramar
Harles B. Fout
Feederick City
Mdi
Oline
Res and
And
Morris
C. Eb.oline
Gabpet and Furniture Store
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