Notable Historical Births and Deaths Across Eras
A compact list notes figures such as Gaspard de Coligny birth in the 16th century and Henry Wilson death in 1875, with mentions of Frederick von der Trenck’s prison fame, Murray the grammarian’s passing in England, and Rear Admiral Lewis Wood Robinson’s 19th century service. The entry also recalls Fort Donelson’s surrender and arctic explorer references.
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Gaspard de Coligni
Manes
Hittat
St. Bartholomew Masem
Baron Frederick von der Trenck
Paris
Joly On
M-Honry Wilson
Grant
Farmington
N. M
Dindies Murray
England
Itsha Kentikane
Havana
Cuba
Fort Donelson
Lewis Wood Robinson
U.S. N
Philadelphia
Chapel Reopened After Extensive Renovations With Organ Dedication
The Trinity Reformed chapel hosts its first service since major renovations tonight at 7:30. A new Bimball organ will be dedicated as a memorial, and the chapel features frescoed walls, fresh paint, a new cry light, and updated lighting. Reverend Eschbach notes a donor announcement will accompany the dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bimball
Cilcage
Vane
Beautous
ER. Eschbach
Douare
Renovaton
The Weekly News announces Tax Verity ready Thursday
The Weekly News reveals Tax Verity News will be a handsome twelve page issue with extensive news and special features. It boasts the largest circulation in Frederic city and county and highlights advertising advantages. Copy for new ads due Wednesday morning and changes due by noon that day.
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Tax Verity News
Prederiok
Cordite Addiction Affects British Soldiers And Other Notes
Major Jennings reports small amounts of cordite, over half nitroglycerine, can intoxicate soldiers, causing sleepiness, headaches, and deafness for 36 hours or more. Beer drinkers suffer worst, becoming quarrelsome and brutal before slipping into deep slumber. Also noted is a Lake Rotomahana eruption in June 1886 altering the lake into a much larger body of water. Oxygen therapy at London’s Oxygen Hospital shows 88 treated, 50 cured or greatly relieved, 13 greatly aided, one with no benefit. A bedridden 34-year veteran benefited from legular treatment after failed rest cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Lake Rotomahana
New Zealand
Oxygen Hospital
London
Fire destroys state offices delaying meeting
Wm M Crimmins, vice president of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, returned from Baltimore after the state building fire destroyed records and contents. The general meeting set for February 18 is postponed for two months due to congestion of affairs and disaster impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Crimmins
Catholic Benevolent Legion
Baltimore
Attaira
Bucken's Saive Heals Severe Ailments Says A. L Pearre Drug
A garbled local notice states Bucken's Saive cured a four year leg ulcer for J. B Orner of Grove HL after prior doctors failed. It claims relief from burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. Mentioned at A. L Pearre's Drug Store.
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Conaway
Amauz
J. B Orner
Teapkip Grove
Buckien
Nies Saive
A. L Pearre
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Ends Its 54th Season in History
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, once vital to commerce between Cumberland and Georgetown, closed its 54th season. Initiated in 1850, construction matured to Cumberland, celebrated amid hopes for further transport, with Civil War disruptions and winter suspensions, yet it supported livelihoods and wealth along the corridor. Now trustees run the canal, as discussions shift to future use and possible electric railway prospects Cumberland to Washington.
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Chesapeake
Ohio
Osual
Cumbarland
Georgetown
George Washington
Cumberland
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Seaboard
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
Hasdreda
West Virginia Central Railroad
Western Maryland
Cherry Run
Washington
Suit Over Broker Neck in Lancaster Court
Frank M Gembe of Lancaster sues hotel keeper John Stumpf for 15000 damages alleging his neck was broken in Stumpf's saloon during an intoxication dispute. Gembe, who is immobilized in a neck brace, claims the injury occurred while drinking after a contest to see who could drink more whiskey. He says Stumpf knew Gembe was intoxicated and is seeking damages for injuries and future inability to work.
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Lancaster
Frank M. Gembe
John Stumpf
Gembe
Ssampt
Cruiser Boyeren Destroyed by Mine in February Action
Special dispatch reports the Russian cruiser Boyeren was destroyed by a mine on February 13 near Veerel. Fires engulfed 197 officers and crew. Admiral Alexianeaya confirms the loss and notes the incident occurred on the early 1940s front.
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Psrserssvea
Alexianeaya
Boyeren
Russians Hostile Demonstrations Target Gunboats Espiegie Helena
Special Dispatch to Tus News from Urxonov reports threatening demonstrations by Russian soldiers against the British gunboat Espiegie and the American gunboat Helena. The civil administrator vows arrests for offenders.
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Tus News
Urxonov
United States
Japan Receives Cruisers Misshin and Kasuga
Special Dispatch reports Japan has cruisers Misshin and Kasuga bought from Argentina arriving safely at Yokosuka. A petition will seek a presidential pardon for William M. Jacobs of Lancaster, imprisoned in Atlanta for twelve years. The appeal is led by Fifth Street M E church members. they note Jacobs’s bad finances and Bereaved family.
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Yoronama
Jacobs
Roosevelt
William M. Jacobs
Lancaster
Atlanta
Fifth Street
M. EK. Church
Pottatown
Mira. Jacobs
Jacoba Haa
Neady
Mira
Pottstown
Damon and Pythia at City Opera House drew crowds
F R Hallam presents a lavish revival with painted scenery by A W Street Grand Opera House Pittsburg. The production in Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias No 28 presents February 18 featuring Geo A D Johnson Frank KR Angus Harry D Clifton Monica Les Virginia Wardoor and others in a celebrated scenic spectacle.
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Soenery
F. RB. Hallam
Damon
Pythina
A. W. Street
Scenio
Grand Opera House
Pittsburg
City Opera House
Mountain City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Geo. A.D. Johnson
Frank KR. Angus
Harry D. Clifton
Monica Les
Virginia Wardoor
Chimney Fire Conserves Home at Zieglersville
A kitchen chimney at Mr. Roberts Talbot’s frame house in Zieglersville burned logs overnight but caused little damage. The family discovered charred wood this morning as the chimney pipe remained intact preventing a larger blaze. The minor loss is insured through Ernest Helfenstein’s company.
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Roberts Talbot
Zieglersville
Talbot
Ernest Helfenstein
United States
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Soociety
New York
Frederick, Md
Bir
Baltimore
England
Jogues Sinos Ite
J. Moxreomery Hart
Social World Dance at Junior Hall by Local Gentlemen
A dance last evening at Junior Hall drew a large young crowd with a fine orchestral program. Midnight supper featured cyaters, potato chips, coffee, sandwiches and olives. Matrons hosting the event were Mrs. Stephen Geisbert Mrs. O H Eckstein and Mrs. Reuben Landis. Committee members included Mossre Albers Rice L V Eckstein Reuben Landis Clarence Barrick Reuben Lease Frank Burok Jesse Andera and Stephen Geisbert.
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Stephen Geisbert
0. H. Eckstein
Reuben Landis
Mossre
Albers Rice
L. V. Eckstein
Brief Bits of Local Interest and Events
Champagne to the leading tint in spring ceilings Forty public ales are announced for the next thirty days Mr Mehr F Moberly has a force of painters at work painting the Economy Silo factory Brenner's Superb Orchestra will furnish music tonight for a dance at the Academy of the Visitation by the alumni of the school
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Mehr F. Moberly
Brenner
Academy of the Visitation
Purely Personal Notices of Local Residents
Mr William H Ramsburg is spending several days in Baltimore on business. Mr George T Olins of Los Angeles is visiting Mr A K Yeakle on West Third Street. Miss May E H Sohieb of 1635 West North Avenue Baltimore is spending time with Miss Ethel Fout in Kemptown, the county.
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William H. Ramsburg
Baltimore
George T. Olins
Los Angeles
Cal
A. KR. Yeakle
West Third Street
May E H. Sohieb
Weat
North Avenue
Ethel Fout
Kemptown
County
Law Court Hears Miles On Revolver Larceny Charge
Isaac Miles, colored, was yesterday given a hearing before Justice Wood on larceny charges for stealing a revolver from Zacharias Jones, also colored, on West All Saints street. Miles was bound to the grand jury in $100 bail. County commissioners planned a joint bridge consultation with Carroll County at Bruceville on Friday over the Monocacy at Poole’s Ford.
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Isaac Miles
Justice Wood
Zacharias Jones
West All Saints Street
Miles
Carroll County
Bruceville
Poole
Sa Ford
Grand Jury Deliberations Continue. Hospital Inspected
The grand jury was still in session this afternoon and will likely submit its report tomorrow. Monteyne Hospital was inspected by the jury yesterday afternoon.
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Seasion
Monteyne Hospital
Bridge Work Progressing Over Monocacy River Site
Bridge construction by the Baltimore and Ohio Company rises west of Dicker eons, with progress reported as favorable and steady on the Monocacy river crossing.
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Monocacy River
Palsimore and Ohio Company
Dickereons
Baltimore lawmakers weigh three laws to aid investment
A Baltimore commission proposes repealing the mortgage tax to attract foreign capital, deferring pleading days in city courts to delay judgments, and delaying or regulating execution of existing judgments. A fourth bill may allow partial mortgage payments to avert immediate foreclosures. The commission drafts bills for the Legislature’s consideration.
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Arso
Baltimore
Macranoce
Maryland Suffrage Groups Report Growth At State Convention
Miss Etta Maddox of Maryland reports at the National Woman Suffrage Association convention in Washington that Maryland’s November Baltimore convention was successful. Montgomery County and Baltimore City clubs show rising membership and active education drives, with funds raised for a permanent club home.
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National Woman Suffrage Association
Washington, D. C
Etta M. Maddox
Maryland Suffrage Association
Baltimore City
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Harriet May Mille
New York
Montgomery County Woman Suffrage Association
Woman Suffrage Club
Montgomery County Association
Ite
Montgomery County
Maryland
Baltimore City Club
Work of Death and Obituaries Highlight Local Losses
Obituaries from Montgomery county list James E. Phillips of Martinsburg aged about 54, Milton W. Phillips at Takoma Park, Joseph C. Carnes of Hagerstown, Joseph Young Civil War veteran at Point of Rocks, and Jacob Dorsey of Petersville. Each life noted in brief with family survivors and burial arrangements, reflecting community ties and local history.
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James E. Phillips
Montgomery Country
Martinsburg
That County
Montgomery County
Milton W. Phillips
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Takoma Park
D. C
Joseph
Carnes
Joseph Clayton Carnes
Hagerstown
Hoe
Thurmont
Mary Brics
Mary Benner
Hagerstows
Nora
Joseph Young
Petersville
Circuit Court Hears Rebuttal in Menley v Bayer Case
The circuit court session yesterday filled with defense testimony and plaintiffs rebuttal witnesses this morning. The case remains unfinished as court continued after press time.
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Circuit Court
Oliver and
Notley Menley
Conrad Bayer
Hollister to Leave B and O for Rock Island Railroad
W C Hollister train master for the Baltimore and Ohio between Baltimore and Brunswick via Washington will leave the service February 18 to join a new Rock Island railroad branch. He will be succeeded by Oliver H Hobbs, formerly train dispatcher at Usmden Station and long time telegraph operator at Boyd's, now train master between Brunswick and Cumberland.
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W. C. Hollister
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Brunswick
Washington
Rock Island Railroad
Wort
Hoe
O. H. Hobbs
Usmden
Boyd's
Hobbs
Cumberland
Allegany County road reform bill introduced in legislature
Senator Lewis of Allegany proposes a bi partisan road board with four members and a civil engineer as road official. The bill requires annual levy of at least 25 000 dollars for roads and bridges, removes county commissioners from road duties, cites past waste and floating debt, and aims to curb political influence in road spending. Fifty Rescue fire company members in York Pa back Japan in the war against Russia and organize on a military basis with elected officers.
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Lewis
Allegany County
Grand Jury
Boyd
Road Board
Agit Now Asands
Geourn
Thas
Rescue Fire Company
York
Japan
Russia
Lindeman
Washington
Modern Woodmen Meeting Notice
A regular meeting of the Modern Woodmen will be held Tuesday evening at 7 30 o'clock. Your presence is requested. H H Batter, Clerk.
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H. H. Batter
Lenten Services at All Saints Chapel
News of the Churches notes that Lenten services will take place at All Saints Protestant Episcopal church in the chapel on Monday and Friday at 5 o clock and on Wednesday at 7 o clock in the evening.
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All Saints’ Protestant Episcopal Church
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the Daily News
Wasuieton
Tax News
W. L. Moors
Reus
Federal Pub. House
Trinity Reforma
the Weekly News
Mountain City Mills
Lizzie Hallar
Misa Isabel Kroh
East Third Streat
Mrr. H. Hagging
Melbourne
Fla
Bing
Owepa Prrerchives
Veerel
Mer
Damon and Pythias
AELP
Woman’s Suffrage
Citizens’ Nationalbank
J. D. Baerr
Baker H. D. Baker
G, Zimmerman Sanel
G. Duvall
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
Juvce Das
McBurrey
D.E. Exravornr
Gro. WM. Sure
J.D. Bakke
Duper
C. Motter
D. HB
Hanae
Joan
Rangaura
Tuos
H. Hauer
G. Barber
G. M. Thomas
James E. Walker
Daniel Bake
Joan Hendrickson
Wales
Jobn Hrenspsioxson
Clinton E. Main
Main
North Market Street
Hinton BE
THE
City Hotel Grill
Om Hotel Grill
Lynn Haven Bays
Chicago
Charies T. Measel
Weat Fifth Street
BR. Eschbach
Frederick Heinlein
Charles Mat. Hagan
Howard Kussmans
A. H. Harrington
Nicholas Zimmerman
George Brengle
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
W. H. B. Etchison
TY Opera House
F. R. Hallam
Damon and
Pythias
Mort
Geo A. D. Johnson, As
Damon, Frank KR. Angie
Psthiss
Aida
Pioaarueity Lodge
Yeakle’s
News OF the Churches
George
Rodock &C
Polisc
Rodoce & CG
A. T. Rice & Sons
Rice & Bons, A
North Market
Frederick County
Thomas Prior
Keat Fourth Ouest
Farmer's Exchange
Binder Tvwine
Carre Streets
Oltchy
Hull & Reich
Aref
Hull & Beion
Mildewlf
Boteler
Narth Barket Street
D* H. E. Peterman
Franklin Street
Frederick
Bret
Marssdawly
D. H. EB. Smith
Masonic Temple
al Dawiy
L. M. Nixdorf, Jr
Magonic Temple
Jeblsdar
F. B. Sappington
Hedros
Sappington
North Market Straa
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