Today in History and Birthdays Mark Notable Events
A compendium of historical anniversaries and birthdays. Entries include Jacques Cartier born 1491 and Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender, with deaths listed. notable figures like Obed Hussey, Adolf von Sonnenthal, and Mary Penrose. Also notes on events such as the Battle of Stone River, cathedral damage in Padua, and Leap Year eve festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Cartier
St. Lawrence
St. Malo
Tata
Charles Edward Stuart
Rome
Obed Hussey
Adolf von Sonnenthal
Germany
Budapest
Prague
Murfreesbore
Stone River
Tennessee
John Franklin Spalding
Colorado
Padua
Holes Penrose
United States
Pennsylvania
Washington
DD. C
Philadelphia
Wedding Bells and Local Notices in Charmian Pa
A series of marriage notices from Charmian and Frederick area papers recount weddings and civic details. Owen A Ester wed Uelen C Portner with Rev Stanley Cook officiating. Flora Bender to Zulette Webb in Atlanta. Anglebower with Miss Filie To Smith. Captain Clair P Bradstreet to Helen Betson. Coran to Susie C Crampton. Wood to Miss Widuh Tom s. retirement of Charles Rhoderick after forty years. twin calves at Rocky Ridge owned by Grant Duhel drawing notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ester
Charmian
Owen Arthur Ester
Uelen C. Portner
Arthur Portner
Stanley Cook
Hagerstown
Owen
A. Ester
Charles Sample
Tilghman
J. Alexander
Alexander
Frank Eyter
Harry Benchoff
Charles Warren
Difenderfer
Clayton Sample
Catherine Tortner
Oscar Gladhill
Dorothy Holland
Mamie
Helen Hardman
Annie Stew
Ethel Warren
Mary
Ruth Difenderter
Goldie Gladhill
Annie
Charlotte Esler
Hilda Benchoff
Erma Alexander
Messrs
Vernon Metlaine
John Wise
Elixumd Ha Wardman
Claude Gladhit
Tixon Spangler
Tex Exiler
Charles and
Clemmens Uardman
Vanl Baker
Laura Les Gann
Charles A. Blackston
Webb
Cty
North Market Street
Afr
Atlanta
Anglebower
Smith
Chas, Mehrl
Miss Filie To. Smith
Marrial
FE. A. Toelke
Douglass Hoff
B.aoelke
Albert Anglebowet
Gillian Stailer
Bradstreet
Betson
Clair P. Bradstreet
Quantico
Helen ¢. Betson
Frederick
Mothe
First Rantiss Church
Revell O C. Reval
Ayn Tedtwards
Rocky Ridge
Grant Duhel
The Daily News Public Notice Summary
A historical newspaper segment announces publication norms and contact rules for notices and letters. It notes Associated Press rights and requires real-name authors for opinion pieces. It specifies mail or in-person submission for free notices and prohibits phone submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fela
New Year Optimism and the Meaning of Time
On New Year’s Eve 1923 the piece reflects on hope and uncertainty as a new year begins. It urges using time wisely, balancing work, self improvement, and community service, and reminds readers that days granted are gifts requiring worthy returns.
Horoscope for the Year Ahead Under Capricorn Sign
A dated astrology forecast notes Neptune’s influence on year end and 1924 prognosis. It predicts introspection, wise judgment, financial caution for women, looming dramatic events, storms, and notable celestial effects on the United States and North America. It mentions Capricorn births as high-spirited and talented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
United States
Great Lakes
McChire Newspaper
What is your principal New Year thought
Collects brief responses from locals on their New Year wishes. Grace M Gaugh aims for the best year ever. Byron K Miller hopes everyone enjoys a happy prosperous year. W Paul Etzler wants the New Year revolutions. Jacob L Gue seeks a better future. Neptune extends the wish for weather to turn over a new leaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. Gaugh
Lewistow
Byron K. Miller
Westminster
RFD
W. Paul Etzler
South Market Street
Jacob L. Gue
Damascus
Jor Neptune
New Ledger and Fresh Page for 1923 Braley Poem
Berton Braley offers a 1923 dated verse about turning a new year’s page, choosing to write with hope over greed and doubt. A second piece reflects on oyster season and culinary praise for Blue Points and other shellfish varieties.
Biblical Blessing Greeting From 1924
The message quotes Numbers 6 24 26 offering a blessing that wishes divine protection grace light and peace. The greeting centers on blessing from the Lord and a hopeful spiritual sentiment.
Theater convicts a plan as town debates morals
A fragment from a historical column hints at social gossip about a theater entrance, a doctor nearby, and questions about propriety and complexion. The language suggests a rowdy, ambiguous scene reflecting local attitudes toward educators, theatergoers, and gendered behavior.
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Local Items
Frederick column recalls 1903 events: Rudolph Crouse’s serenade on East Church Street, Eleanor Abbott hosting Sunday school, Barbara Ritchie noted, Rev. John R. Hykes returning from Shanghai after 22 years in missionary work, serving as US vice consul general and Bible Society agent. Edward Torres frostbitten feet, possible amputation. Joseph Trouff sprains ankle while skating. Winfield Scott Schley Tent Maccabees elect officers at Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Hykes
Emmitsburg
Mr. Hykes
Shanghai
China
United States
American Bible Society
Methodist Church
Radio Tonight Program Listings by Station and Time
A dense schedule of radio programs across stations KDKA KYW WBZ WGY WJZ WOR WEAF KOKA and WIZ includes dinner concerts market reports children's stories twilight tales and orchestral recitals with times ranging from early evening to late night and repeated the next day across multiple markets in Pittsburgh Chicago Springfield Schenectady New York Newark and surrounding areas. The listing emphasizes concerts time signals bedtime stories and special broadcasts such as New Year chimes and orchestra performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Tai—Radio Girl Scout
Ohio Wasseyan Glen Club
Arlington
WBZ
Springfield
Mass
WJZ
New York
Eskimo Land
Estey
Mark Strand
Symphony Ocestra
St. Patrick's Cathedral
KOKA
Leap Year Courtship Advice From Tom Sims
A dated oddities column offers Leap Year courting tips with jokes on proposing, lighting, shadows, and self presentation. Tips suggest letting a man feel pursued, keeping up appearances, and using humor to sway a potential spouse. It closes with a note about England's rare 1350 earthquake in London and Canterbury.
Chimney Damage Could Block Heating System
A cracked chimney risks fire and may cause a brick to fall, clogging the heating system and wasting coal. The article warns proper maintenance to prevent such losses and ensures safe heating.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harvey
Erile Toubet
French Republic
Marsanne
France
Harry S. New
Indiana
Chester Harding
Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Enterprise
Miss
Tasker HW. Bliss
U.S. A
Lewisburg
David J. Ferris
Episcopal Diocese of
Western New York
Peekskill
N. Y
Clarry S. New
Emiie Loubet
George O. Squier
Army
Charles Mei. Saltzman
League of Library Commissions
Bibliographical Society of America
Chicago
American Library Association
Reyjarik
Iceland
By Ketten
Katey
Gap
Hymeneas
Esler—Portner
South St
East
Thurell Street
Tristee
Cairns
Montgorgery
Bath
News-Post
West Church Street
Jefferson
Point of Rocks
Tenane
John TI. Nelson
Elda
D. C
F. Fred Furman and Son
Geo H. Wiener
Corun—Crampton
Alonty W. Coran
Susie C. Crampton
Bol
Evangelical Reformed Parsonage
Henri L. G. Kiet ‘Fer
Wood
Toms
Miss Widh
Gravesham
Caselock
Thurnon
Val- Joy Register
Market St
G. E. Schildknecht
Ted
Manas
Swandashore
Atdress
Wearshorn
Manufaret
King Wantlpl
Ousewark
Add
Balesman
Ek County
al- AM
Washington Street
Tragerstown
Lyszeireg
Hrunsak
Ranite Tanners
Iran
Urephans’ Court
Maryland
Willisms
Rredemiek
Deventer
Orphans' Court
Cridercek
Peter Mics
Dhichlye
the Daily News
BowerArer
Daiy
Tae Newe-Post
Court Beret Frederick, MD
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Associated Press
Beret
Suiapiarans
England
Berton Braley
NEA Service
Sea Tags
Lynn- Taven
Berton Larley
Bible Thought
Tbe
Manin
Copywright Rational Newspaper Service
the News
Rudolph Crouse
East Church Street
Eleanor Abbott
Barbara Ritchie
Miss Abbott
Edward Torres
Montegone Hospital
Torsey
Ace
Joseph L. Trouff
Burger’s Pond
Winfield Scott Schley
Muaccabbee Tall
Masonic Temple
Chas. L. Stokes
G S.C. Bopst
Coommander
R. AL Temp
M. C. Harp
R. AL Bennett
Mr. Goodman
C. G. Miller
J. Ro. Rideneur
Crum
W. Stamitron
Sentinel
C.F Thomas
W. S. Ras
KYW
WGY
Schenectady
N.Y
WOR
Newark
N. J
Lamberti Trio
WEAF
Fannie A. Todd
Scott Blakely
Philharmonic Society, of
Ladies’ Trio
Imes
Trinity Church
W8z
Schensctady
Blue Bird Orchestra
Paulins Filersta
sSoprano
Edla Soller
Everesdy
Harmony Queens
Tom Sims
Esa
Ruy
Dent
Ron Hng
Cingham
Tondon
St Panta Cathedral
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