Notable historical births and deaths on December 27
A calendar snapshot recalling Johann Kepler born in Magstatt in 1571 and dying 1630, Sir Francis Drake famed English privateer and naval commander who aided against Spain and later earned knighthood, Heinrich Schliemann renowned antiquarian born 1820 who funded Troy excavations, and General John Meredith Reed American diplomat born 1837.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Kepler
Magstatt
Wurttemberg
Sir Francis Drake
Drake
West Indies
America
England
Spain
Ile
Cadiz
Heinrich Schliemann
Troy
Mycenae
Naples
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Schliemann
John Meredith Reed
Paris
Lost and For Sale Classified Fragments
Fragmentary notices from a 19th century classified page include items for sale and rent, vitals of real estate and goods, with names such as Groff House, City Hall, and several merchants and solicitors. The readable pieces hint at a bustling marketplace with miscellaneous listings and professional names.
TRE Weekly News Ad Copy Notice
The Weekly News announces a five page issue due Thursday with a large inside circulation in Erick city and county. Copy for new advertisements is due by 5 pm Wednesday. copy changes by 12 noon that day for the upcoming issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick City
Purely Personal Glimpses of Visitors and Residents
A string of notes records visits and departures among Frederick area residents. Many names from Baltimore, Washington, Martinsburg, and pa communities are listed with Christmas and holiday traces, including Dixon, Wilhite, Hargett, Bader, Gaines, Webb, Cochran, Remsburg, Young, Boyer, Leisinger, Dixon, Brast, Oden, and Doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Young
Baltimore
T. William Boyer
Washington
R. Mel Young
D. S
T. Henry Grane
Local Market Prices And Digestive Aid Ad
Fragmentary market note shows corn priced at 35 cents per bushel and other grains listed in Frederick. An unrelated health ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for digestive issues and general toning, reflecting typical era commerce and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Christmas in the Churches Festive Observances Across Town
Churches decorated with evergreens and lights held multiple services from Saturday through Sunday. Elab orate programs at Evangelical Reformed Trinity M E South St James Lutheran and others featured special sermons, choir pieces, infant and Sunday school performances, and gifts of candy and fruit for children. St John’s Catholic and All Saints Episcopal offered early masses, prayers, and processions amid orchestral and choral music. congregations received treats and many churches reported generous offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Catholic Church
Evangelical Reformed
Evangelical Reformed Church
Gelen Stauffer
E. R. Eschbach
J. H. Dubbs
Lancaster
Trinity M. E. South
Trinity M. E. Church
South
J. H. Willnte
Mathew
Maggie Young
Edith Guise
Christ
McFail
Jesus
Mabel Reynolds
Grace Bowlus
Harley Smith
Willie Storm
Leonard Storm
America
Arthur Bowlus
Nellie Hunichen
E. R. Bowlus
J. H. Whlhite
Grace Reformed
Grace Reformed Church
W. L. McLean
Luke
W. EE. Lampe
Remanns
Grace Reformed Sunday School
Bethlehem
Aoigh Order
Charles B. Hendrickson
RB. Eschbach
Eschbach
Grace Church
McLean
Elizabeth Lutz
Stella Kefauver
Herwig
Chas. Herman
Henry Abbots
Exehbach
All Saints’ Episcopal
All
Osborne Ingle
St. John’s Catholic
John's Catholic Church
Foreman
St. Joseph's
Vaydon
Eiserhauer
John T. Brosius
Geo. Ed. Smith
Allen
Adam
Noel
Fr. Coleman
St. John
Fr. O'Roarkin
City Opera House
Convent
Santi Claus
Mary Fillo
Frank — Cnatle
Urey Wirla
Kongund
Vecntufio
May Castle
Evangelical Lutheran
Luther Kubla
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Presbyterian
T. Freeman Dixon
Presbyterian Churdh
Fabrney
Utica
M. Hench
R. E. Leatherman
Zion Reformed School
Charlesville
Death toll rises in local community figures of faith
Mrs Harriet D Anderson aged 76 died at the home of James Dall near Burkittsville after 3 40 pm Saturday. She leaves a daughter Nellie Anderson, brothers James Dall and Horatio Dal, sister Mrs Charles Baugher. Funeral at 9 30 am today, interment at St John’s Hagerstown. Ellen V Sinn sister of Mrs John Baumgardner died in Baltimore from heart trouble. Family to bring remains to Frederick on 10 16 B&O train. funeral from depot, interment Mt Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet D. Andeson
Harriet B. Anderson
James Dall
Burkitteville
Nellie Anderson
Horatio Dal
Calfornia
Charles Baugher
Laurel
Anderson
Hagerstown
East Patrick Street
St. John’s Graveyard
Ellen
Sinn
Ellen V. Sinn
John Baumgardner
Baltimore
Frederick
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Daughters of Liberty Elect Officers in Mountain City
At a regular Mountain City Council No. 12 Daughters of Liberty meeting last night officers for the upcoming term were chosen. C, Miss Ida V. Handley. A G, Miss Clara Miller. V C, Miss Eva Cronenberger. A V, Mrs. Anna Dyer. R. & S, Mr. Charles T. Bline. A R 5, Miss Etta Gideon. F. S, Mr. J. Edward Rice. T, Mr. John P. Renner. G, Mrs. Anna F. Weast. I. G, Stiss Rebecca Heller. O. G, Mr. C. L. Brengle. trustees Mrs. A. F. Weast and Mrs. Hettie Quinn. State Council reps Miss Lizzie Wiles. alternate Miss Grace M. Cram. Jr. Ex. C, Miss M. Fleshman. A. Jr. Ex. C., Mrs. Emma Dyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Liberty
Mountain City Council
Ida V. Handley
A. G
Clara Miller
V. C
Eva Cronenberger
A. V
Anna Dyer
Charles T. Bline
A. R
Etta Gideon
F. S
J. Edward Rice
John P. Renner
Anna F. Weast
I. G
Stiss Rebecca Heller
O. G
C. L. Brengle
A. F. Weast
Hettie Quinn
State Council
Lizzie Wiles
Grace M. Cram
M. Fleshman
A. Jr
Emma Dyer
Funeral for Mary E B Thomas Held on West Third Street
Funeral services for Mary E B Thomas were held yesterday afternoon at her West Third Street home with Rev. E R Eschbach officiating. Pallbearers included A R Yeakle L A Rice and others. burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Funeral directors were A T Rice & Sons. A separate funeral for infant Roger Rothenhoeder of Yellow Springs occurred Monday morning at 10 with Rev. S M Bench, age one month and twenty four days, burial at Brook Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary EB. Thomas
West Third Street
E. R. Eschbach
D. D
Adr. Yeakle Sing
Samuel Doli
A. T. Rice & Sons
Roger
William A
M. Rothenhoeder
Yellow Springs
Engineer Hurt Falling From Engine At Brunswick
F B Hutchinson a 35 year old engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was severely injured Sunday night at 1 o clock at Brunswick by falling from his engine while attempting to board. He sustained head and back injuries and internal damage. He was placed on the train and made as comfortable as possible until Baltimore was reached where he was sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Hutchinson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
Baltamore
Family Reunion Held At Buzzard Home In Middletown
A family reunion at Mr. Peter H. Buzzard’s Middletown home brought about thirty children and grandchildren together for a day of pleasant gathering. The item also includes an advertisement urging Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a purifier and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Buzzard
Middletown
Walier
Probing Odd Bits From a Century Ago
A garbled selection of social observations and trivia. It notes opinions on affection and communication, the misreading of partners, and quirks of courtship. It mentions ideas about sexual mores, legal help, and untrustworthy judgments of love. It cites statistics on bullfights, sake, electric wagons, and London’s underground infrastructure.
Brethren Ministerial Meeting in Maryland District
The Brethren Ministerial meting for the Eastern District of Maryland convened at the Brethren Church on West Fourth atreat this morning at 10 o'clock with a large attendance. Elder E. W. Stoner was chosen moderator and O. D. Bausick clerk. Topics covered wide open preaching services and best results from meetings with numerous speakers. Tonight at 7.30 o'clock, preaching at the German Baptist Church led by Elder Orville Long of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren
Maryland
Brethren Church
West Fourth Atreat
E. W. Stoner
O. D. Bausick Ag
E. W. Broner
Weybright
Orvel Long
George K. Sappington
D. Ben
Fraley Couple Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Lewia Fraley marked their tenth wedding anniversary at their home on West Patrick Street last night. Friends attended and the couple enjoyed dancing and other amusements, receiving many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewia Fraley
West
Patrick Street
Man Arrested for Assault, Waives Hearing for February Court
George Englebrecht was arrested by the sheriff on an assault charge against his wife. He waived a hearing and posted bail for appearance at the February term of court. Also notes a total lunar eclipse visible in the eastern region, beginning 5.49 PM and ending 7.18 PM with midpoint at 6.34 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Englebrecht
Sherif
Local merchants advertise stock, projectoscope, and holiday deals
Thanks to patrons, H S Landis Jeweler promises continued attentive service and up-to-date stock with money-back guarantee. N T Stout Co solicits correspondence from Tuscarora Md. A large show at City Hall Dec 29 1898 features moving pictures and Spanish War scenes with ad options. Geo Ebret's Hell Gate Brewery beer and Marsh's Court Street Restaurant advertise. Simmons Jeweler cuts Christmas stock prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Landis
Yeakle’s
Geo. Ehret
Hell Gate Brewery
Marsh
Court Street
Holiday Bargains In Neckwear And Handkerchiefs
A compact Christmas sale notice offers valuable neckwear and handkerchief bargains for ladies and gentlemen. Highlights include low prices available before Christmas to catch any overlooked gifts. The ad emphasizes stock with valuable suggestions at small cost.
Oyster price specials and local ads
Oyster prices for Christmas list extra fine large select oysters at 1.40 per gallon and extra vine standard at 90 cents. Ads push salting water oysters and urge early orders from Tae Biurrao Oyster House. Also various local promotions for Little Daisy photographs at Ereh's and Krebe's Art Studio, candy sales, and an eye doctor ad. I. E. Cline promotes a wide range of home goods at special prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Tae Biurrao
N. Haver
Little Daisy
Ebreh
South Market Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
W.L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Nual Meeting
Anks Sks
Isbury Flour
Andry Veler
Chase
Aison & Harp
T. P. Maulsby
Uideon M. Hedges
W. L. Smith
N. T. Stout & Co
City Hall
B. Church St
C. Carroll Mercer
Groff House
Zachrias
Keefer, Secy
Stands
Jeweler
C. C. Carty
H. B. Etchigan
S. Walker & Co
Kaufman's
N. E. Cramer
Rice & Haller
Ohn Hendrickson
Mouon
Landis
Oda
Rodock & Co
Neidig & Miller
Jas. M. Smith
TRE Weekly News
Asant
Baltimore County
J. H. Wilhite
Virginia
Morris Heats
Allenn
J. M. Nel- Weat
Third Street
George Bader
Luther Kuhlman
Mabel Kuhlman
A. Hargett
West Patrick Street
Joseph E. Chew
William McGill
T. Harry Hatz
Cnnsylvanis
X. Chas. Lochner
Mrs. Eughster
Edward Oden
The
Frick Migpany
Waynesboro
Roger Doll
Estown
Ira Miller
Littlestown
Local Mart
Hood
Vera Peohrphlye
St. James Lutheran
Saint James'Lutheran Church
Hev. L. M. F. Myers
Herald Star
Amy Krebk
Clifford Xinger
Clide Bender
Howard Albaugh
Nannie Dadderar
Gracie Storm
Hazel Danner
Naomi Sheffield
Star Divine
Susie Dadderar
Ridgely
E Danner
Amy
Oprah Kreh
Virgie Ridgely
Effie Chambers
C. W. Stinespring
Winmot
M. F. Moberly
Mand Mc Canner
Irene Hidenoor
Narcie
Mies
Rene Ridenour
Cher
Ruth Kling
Narcie Welty
Allen Kine, Jr
Antioch
Methodist Episcopal
M. E
Etta Srast
Bessie Koontz
Bright
Pheaman
Tna
Jndio
Patria
London
France
N.T. Stout & Co
Tuscarora
H. B. Showman
Geo. Ebret
Marsh's
Simmons
L. EB. Mullinix
L. E. Mou
John Hendrickson
Serpe
SOC SE
Eason Isoveti Nor
Tsid
Dumanatti
BUCA
Auesses
Jacketa—avery
Malla
Soin
Endrickson
Giler Frederick
Greatest Sew Store
Chiefs
Neidig & Muzizr
Rodock & Neidig
E. Main
North Mahkket Street
Kreb
C. W. Harrison
Ereh’s
Wm. C. Boteter
N. Market Street
C. E. Cline
I. E. Cline, Carpet and Furniture Store
GEO
Rodook
Dargaln
Topay
Liptor
Dresbes
Vela
Uildren
SAMIE
A. 'T. Rice & Bund
A. T. Rios
Some Funeral Directors
Fraderick
PV. Staub
Merry Christmas
Agib
Northwest Corser
G. E. Ramsburg
C. EB
Ramsei
K. Raasssurs
N. Market &1
Montgomery County
Pocomoke
Townsexo Sport & Som, Ankers and Brokers
North Street
Baltimore, Ala
J. Hessely Keller
Dewey Merritt
Sampson
Schley
Maine
Hobson's Choice
U. S
Market Street
University of Maryland
Febrodiy
Carlton Shafer
Leeington ST
Dyodawem
Minton G. Urner
Clayton
Keer Hammond Ura
Orneh
Eepdy & Urner
Corinsetory
Chantary
Basirosa
Coup House
Rebat Les P. Levy
Uta
Caphive
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