Death notices and obituaries from Baltimore era trade figures
The notice honors Edward Roelkey a grain inspector at the Exchange in Baltimore who served from founding days until retirement after illness. Also reported are deaths of George Shearer Middletown a cabinet maker and undertaker. Otho W Trundle father of a B&O clerk. Henry Straeman a West Fourth Street miller. and the infant of Harry and Jennie Witter. Burial details and family connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Boelsey
Eiwand Ruesser
Cera
Ald
Balimore
Mer
Roeser Wes Saat & City
Biotmoere
South Eatow Street
Srm
Ruelbey & Bester
Roelaes
Igi
Exchsese
Sere Fur Bos Services
le Ees
Roelkey
Metaines
Ferd Bt
Exchange
Koelkey
F. Schroeder
South Market Street
Bridge
Baltmore
John Koelkey
Geo. Shearer
George Shearer
Middletown
Westerny
Gtb
Shearer
Wasz Yller
Reformed Church of
Ariddletown
Henry Straeman
Henry Strmiman
West Fourth Street
John Wilson
Miller
Are All Stars Like the Sun, Sunlight, and Nebulae
Norman Lockyer argues in Youth's Companion that most stars are not sunlike. He explains nebulae and many stars emit light differing from the sun because their bodies are vast clouds of tiny particles. Dense, fast-moving masses may collide and emit light beyond that seen in brighter, sparser stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Lockyer
Youth
Maryland News and Rail News Mix in State Happenings
Happenings across Maryland include political pardons, railroad rumors denied by the B&O president, and a grand jury investigation in Washington County. A farmers death from heart trouble, church invitation in Ellicott City, and postmaster appointment in Stagerstown are noted along with a Baltimore clothiers assignment and a wheat damage suit verdict of 450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Grand Sage Kaigpis
Haitimore
Alber W
Morrion
Bell Apris
James A. Gordon
Baltimore
Picker Haber
Latyrars
Bastimere
Ohio Lontpur
Ers
John B. Taylor
Wruuitoo County
Abraham Liscota
German- Amencen Club
Lintole Post
Usunimure
Maryland Siste Temperance Alliance
Te Society For
Jay Gould
Wr. E. Hopper
Ilchester
Howard County
Philadelphia
Hopper
James River
Jamestown
Richmond
Virginia
Noah Walker & Co
Baltimore Clothiers
Samuel H. Caughy
Noah Walker Caughy
Messrs. Caughy
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Noah Welker
Washington County Grand Jury
Washington County
James Snyder
Christian Keedy
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington Junction
First-Place Minstrelsy at Baldwin's Theatre
Morning Leader notes a refined and entertaining minstrel show by Al G Field Co. Famous Minstrels at City Opera House on March 2. Highlights include the steamboat race sketch R E Lee versus Natchez, clever drum work by John Whalen, balance act by Edward Estus on glass flasks, and Mignani troupe’s musical feats from paving stones. Cradoc’s axe stunts also impressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin's Theatre
al, G. Field & Co
al. G. Field
Billy van
John Whalen
Cradoc
Edward Estus
Mignani
Binghamton
N. Y
City Opera House
Millard Fillmore Faces Health Scare in 1851 Event
In 1851 President Millard Fillmore experiences a health episode described in reports of the era. The incident sparked brief public concern and prompted official reassurances from White House aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Fillmore
Independent and G A R meetings listed in city items
Brief notes show a string of local meetings and notices including Independent Dall Association and Hernolds Fest G A R meetings, a teachers association gathering, a Purity Lodge juvenile event, and a Pratt Library official’s remarks on a possible successor. Also mentions a public sale at City Hotel, an egg from Langshan and Polish pullet, a car robbery arrest, military academy appointments, Urbana debating society, and a spelling-bee local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liss
Susie Holdcraft
Linbdey
Dall Association
Hernolds Fest
Wille Belst
Wri Krise Yesterder Cu
Dietric
Liera Pamons
Drui Corps
Purity Lodge
Lewis Ff Steiner
Pratt Library
Vaitimore
EL Morrison
Peabody Unetitate
Hicks
Werth
John C. Wirdt
Will Ofer
Stile City Hotel
Middle Alley
Patrick Street
Charles Phebus
Burke Street
Arthur
Woodberry
Zepp
Esterday
Precerick
Mortnsburg
Military Academy
War Department
John B. Kieffer
Misrypland
Thomas B. McDonald
Maryland
Urbana Debating Society
Urbana
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart the Child Prodigy of Salzburg
In Salz burg Austria two poor children Fredricks and Rozait nurture music from six years old. Wolfgang dreams of wealth to feed his family, a stranger and later Emperor Francis I aid them. Wolfgang gains fame by his fifteenth year, while Rozait thrives as a Catholic musician. They endure hardship yet hold steadfast faith in God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzburg
Austria
Fredricks
Wolfgang
Fredrika
Fredricka
Fredricke
Straner
Francis I
Vienna
Germany
France
Welfgang
Rozait
Goa
Edna Rat
Gou
Colfax
Glendyville
Heaven
Odds and Ends from Helena Montana Oddities
A collage of brief notes mentions Helena Montana residents, wealth, fashion, medicine, and everyday tips. Items include a population figure and local wealth, grooming and cosmetic advice, a note on deer in Scotland, a cane made of pieces from Linfield Pennsylvania, ancient pumice as a writing material, political figures’ fortunes, blacksmith anatomy, church thefts in River Forest Illinois, a California gift to Mrs. Jes sie Fremont, crop yields per acre, and a parade of patent cures and elixirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mon
Scotland
William Schaeffer
Linfield
Montgomery County
Ames
Massachusetts
Flames
Presbyterian
River Forest
Ill
California
Jessie Benton Fremont
Los Angeles
Isis
United States
Mary A. Smith
Amrs
George H. Smith
Forcunac Woman Recovers After Cure Miracle
Esker of Ovid Michigan credits Miles' Rey Hine Cure for relief from heart disease and breathing spells after years of suffering. She reports renewed health, clearer mind, and better sight and urges others to seek the treatment. The notice touts testimonials and a free trial offer by Stemer Brothers, Dregesta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esker
Ovid
Mich
Miles” Rey Hine
New Heart Cure Promised Amid Medical Talk
A garbled report notes serious health concerns with shortness of breath and throat choking, mentioning a new heart cure allegedly promoted by a doctor and postmaster. The text references a court case and a druggist Steiner Brothers offering free services, highlighting medical negligence themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feoilen
Mana
Joe
Thes
Steiner Brothers
Droggistz
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Otho Trundle
Otho W. Trundle
J. H. Trumile
Airs
C. W. Baggarly
Rockville
Mt. Over
Harry
Jennie Witter
Alr
Joseph G. Miller
T. Olivet
Beebest
Gover- Mont
News OF the State
State of Maryland
Census Department
Frederick County
Buckeystown
Frederick
Riddietown
Creacerstown
Caioell
Liberty
New Market
Woodsboro
Petershie
Mount Pleasant
Jefferson
Jackson
Johnsville
Woodsville
Singanore
Lewistown
Mozart
Odds and
Gough
Steiner Bros. Druggists
Victor Wang
Miles
AL Syeract
Pieter
Wien
Attent
Cee Lee
Eerie
Garrott
Berri Krectrw Co
Aflante, Ga
Uston Focundey
C. C. Carty
Bates
Rand
Alracae
Uondertarlyg
C.O. Varey
Petrick Treet
Frederik
Frederick Stove
Sexton Grand
Lierty Squars
Noble Cook
Iron King, &c
Fox
East Patrick Street
Hustler
Rorndake
L&80
Excelsior
Grand Climax
N. ST. Wilson &Son
East Patrice
Rederick
Wits
Macy
GsVaraz
Adres
Rowell & Col
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Spruce St
New York
Lobb
St. Phils
The
Warfield ManuFacturing Company
Noarth St
Cane
Mechanica
Etate
Sohn Stac House & CO
Silver Creek P.O
Breses
Jurs Staaceectss & CO
nMiadelphia
James F. Roddy
J. P. Crosay
Emedy
Josepe B
Higon & Eson
Bnim Allita
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