This Date In History February 18 Highlights
This date in history notes notable births and deaths including Volta born 1745? Volta discoverer of voltaic pile born 1745?. Charles Lamb born 1775 died 1834. George Peabody born 1795. Cushman born 1816 died 1877. Rear Admiral Charles Henry Davis born 1845. General John Cleveland Robinson died 1897. Frances Willard died 1898. Modder River fighting begins February 1900s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catacagues Volta
Voliafam
Charles Lamb
iiti—George Peabody
Danvers
Mass
Charlotte
Cushman
Boston
Charles Henry Davis
Washington
John Cleveland Robinson
Fort McHenry
Binghamton
WN. Y
Frances
Willard
New York City
Modder River
Roberts
Cronje
New Advertisements Today Please Notices
City Opera House fortunes reveal Mrs Whiting lecture Univers extension course Modern Woodman H H Datler Houses For Rent Mrs A D Carlin Daniel Eissler R H E Anderson Chas E Birely Wagon For Sale Wm Anderson A Famous Toast The Buffalo Your Money is Good Markey's Engraving Bimmons Hats Geo A Gilbert Dy Goods Geo S Bodock Co
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City Opera House
Whiting
Univers Xtension
Modern Woodman
H. H. Datler
Chas. E. Birely
Wm. Anderson
Buffalo
Markey’s. Engraving
Bimmons
Geo
A. Gilbert
Dy Goods
Bodock & Co
The Weekly News of Frederick City and County
The Wessex News will be a handsome twelve page Jesus filled with news and special features. It claims the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick and Frederick County, offering unmatched advertising value with wide reach. Copy for new Tax Wreing News ads due by 5 PM Wednesday. changes by 12 noon Wednesday.
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Wessex News
Frederick City
PURELY PERSONAL NOTES FROM GETTYSBURG
Mr B M Nusbaum of Unionville registered at City Hotel. Mr and Mrs Doll of North Mar rat street visit Gettysburg. Mr S W Barrick of Woodsboro spends day in Frederick on business. Mr E D Hobby of New Market visits Frederick. Mr Q Charlen N Hargett leaves for Washington and Baltimore. Miss Addie Rhodes spends days in Baltimore. Mr Arthur D Willard visits Brunswick on business. Miss Roza Stern returns from Baltimore visit. Mr and Mrs A H Frerie and son from Baltimore return home. Mrs S Q Eyler and Mrs Geo Morgan visit Harrisburg and return. Messrs W W Deub C O Biger and George O Gardiner of Middletown go to Washington on business. Miss Elizabeth Gattier of Littlestown visits East Second Street, returns. Mrs Klis Bcherer of West Virginia had been visiting and leaves for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. W. Barrick
Woodsboro
Frederick
E. D. Hobby
New Market
Q Charlen N. Hargett
Washington
Baltimore
Addie Rhodes
West Second Street
Arthur D. Willard
City
Brunswick
Misa Roza Stern
Patrick Streat
Emberday Weather Watch and Local Briefs
Tomorrow brings Emberday weather watch amid town chatter. A tongue in cheek note on speech and common slips. Washington’s Birthday holiday not extra for children, Lent entertainments booked. Matrimony defined as a partnership with a silent partner. Humorous exchanges about kitchen skill and absence from home. Local illness reports list Mrs E A Cramer, Mis Mary Bowles, Mr Thomas S Harwood, Miss Anne Schley, and Maude Mc Camper greatly improving. Market prices for hay and crops given in terse ledger style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smallpox Patient Reaches Thirteenth Day in Buckeystown
Dr Routzahn reports Martin Kemp in Buckeystown is doing well on day thirteen after eruption. Kemp’s wife and infant at home. baby not vaccinated due to parental objection. Baltimore Health officials fear possible city outbreak and plan broad vaccination of families and transit workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Routzahn
Buckeystown
Martin Kemp
Kemp
S Mall
Health Department
Monster Icehouse at Brunswick by Baltimore and Ohio
A massive icehouse is being built in Brunswick yards by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to store and reice refrigerator produce for delivery to Baltimore Philadelphia New York. The structure will be 180 by 30 by 20 feet, hold 22 000 tons of ice, and use 125 000 feet of lumber 6000 bushels of sawdust and extensive lining materials. Construction is about half complete with 8060 tons already stored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Menara
Branswink
Wedding Crash Turns to Arrest in Maryland
Alvin Barnhart a young Falton county farmer was arrested in Hancock Maryland on forgery charges involving a 133.20 check endorsed by Adam Widmeyer of Morgan county West Virginia. He had 4320 to fund a honeymoon and returned the balance. He was en route to marry Anna Hovermale when seized, leaving a sorrowful bride. Authorities expect a possible patching of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Barnhart
Falton Couunty
Pennsylvania
Tiana Barnhart
Hancock
Adam Widmeyer
Morgan County
West Virginia
Hancock Bank
Barnhart
Widmeyer
Anna Hovermale
Peter Hovermale
Hovermale
Masonic Temple Elevator Requires Two Weeks Of Work
Machinery and parts for the Masonic Temple elevator arrived yesterday and workmen immediately began installing the system. It will take about forty two weeks of labor to bring the elevator into operation, while plumbers are at work on the heating plant for immediate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Western Maryland in the Revolution study by Steiner
Johns Hopkins historian Dr Bernard O C Steiner releases a new Johns Hopkins historical series volume titled Western Maryland in the Revolution. Steiner, associate professor of history at Johns Hopkins and librarian of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, authored the study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland
Johns, Hopkins University
Western
Maryland
Bernard OC. Steiner
Johns Hopkins University
Enoch Pratt Free Library
New Board Takes Charge At Montevue Hospital
The Board of Charities and Corrections met at Montevue Hospital at 11 this morning as the retiring board formally handed the building to the new board. After inspection the board convened in the office for a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Charties and Correc- Hons
Montevue Hospital
Baltimore man sells middle East Third Street house
David Lowenstein of Baltimore has sold his interest in the middle of three houses on East Third street next to Ramaburg's warehouse to Charles Wertheimer for 1393.33 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latereat
David Lowenstein
Baltimore
East Third Street
Ramaburg
Charlés Wertheimer
Emberdays Bring Prayer and Fasting to Churches
Emberdays observed Friday and Saturday mark special prayer and fasting in churches. The readings note these days also purportedly influence the weather for the next three months.
Preparing to Build in Dueners for New Bowling Alleys
John H. Frazier starts work this morning with crews digging ground for the new bowling alleys at the Dueners site. Work proceeds to ready the location for construction and future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Frazier
Sia
Marriage License Issued For Charles Jimmerman And Kiesper Stang
A marriage license was issued at Rockville yesterday to Charles W. Jimmerman of its county and Kiesper M. Stang of Montgomery county. The Riley murder trial heard claims that Siats vs George Riley faced trial on Monday February 24. A rumor about the Park Hotel sale was denied by owner Henry Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Charles W. Jimmerman
Itis
Kiesper M. Stang
Montgomery County
the Riley
Siats
George Riley
Jona Ryan
Ieet Tex
Park Hotel
Henry Williame
Letters From The People On Frederick Rail Progress
A reader attacks old conservative opposition to rail expansion in Frederick. The letter praises the B&O era disruption but laments past zoning that kept the town isolated. It urges residents to welcome a new trolley line and warns against hindering progress. A Frexp To Progress.
Social World Sleighing Party at Baker Residence
A February Tuesday social at Mr. and Mrs. M. Baker in this county featured a sleighing party. Guests included E. L. Baker and Missia Osre of Brunswick, the Boyer sisters, Baker family, Dr. R. Claude Fout, and others as they gathered for games, dining, and seasonal delicacies. A second surprise party followed at Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Young’s Neeleville home with a large supper and lists of attendees. A birthday party is planned by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union on Court Street Friday evening with many invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Baker
Missia Osre
Brunewick
Nettia Burdette
Mildred
Cora
Rosie Boyer
Fairy Hyatt
Lily Fordum
Olgie
Nellie Boyer
Mamie Baker
R. Claude Fout Arthur
Josie Burdette
Cleveland Hyatt
Walter
King Browning
Willie Day
Mre
Jacob Young
Neeleville
Sli
Bertha Marth
Gaeta Gensendorf
Annie Carter
Tuey Bottomly
Gertie Oden
Lizzie Lenhart
Susan Mille
Gusta Marth
Howard Dunn
Walter Gensendorf
Horace Mills
Howard Reed
Henry Miller
Henry Lenhart
Bes Carter
J. Snyder
Ben Emerson
Clive Emerson
W. G
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Court Street
Death notices for William Dell and Ambrose Ingman in Baltimore
William B Dell former Groff House proprietor dies at 435 East North Avenue Baltimore from kidney congestion A coroner clears rumor of overdose Dell 29 survived by widow and parents funeral Wednesday 2 PM at home interment private Ambrose Ingman longtime Baltimore resident dies at 1840 West Baltimore Street aged 87 native of New Market married Catherine Backay survived by several children funeral tomorrow afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 5. Dell
William B. Dell
Groff
East North Avenue
Baltimore
Saunders
Bic
Deil
Pennsylvania
Frederick
George E. Dell
Ambrose Ingman
Frank P. Ingman
West
Baltimore Street
Baltimores
Ingman
New Market
Oatherine I. Backay
Revival services at United Brethren church continue
Revival services will be held at the United Brethren church at 7.20 this evening. Last night two conversions were reported and the services will continue as long as interest lasts. On Thursday evening a musical and literary entertainment will be given at the Oy Opera House by Grace Reformed church to raise funds for the building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Oy Opera House
Grace Reformed Church
Taken to Maryland penitentiary in three years
James W. Lowe, sentenced last week to three years in the Maryland penitentiary, was taken to the penitentiary this morning by Sheriff Lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Lowe
Maryland
York, Hanover and Frederick Railroad Annual Meeting
The York Hanover and Frederick Railroad Company will hold its annual meeting and election tomorrow in Philadelphia. A volunteer Captain Walter Saunders will sell household furniture at 7 Est Third street tomorrow morning. Cheap Publicity: for 25 cents you can tell everyone in Frederick that you want a situation or a 200k.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York, Hanover and Frederick
Walter Saunders
Third Street
Oreer
Frederick
Pair of Show People Face Divorce Trial in Indecent Exhibit Case
Mrs Maude Gertrude Warnick formerly De Leon married William Warnick in Baltimore and is a principal witness in his divorce suit. The couple linked to a hooohie kooohie show were arrested in Hagerstown for an indecent exhibition. Warnick sentenced, she denied accusations of getting him drunk. Witnesses include her brother Thaddeus DeLeon and several others. Warnick's residence is given as 32 South Stricker. Trial proceeds in open court with Warnick expected to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Gertrude Warnick
de Leon
William Warnick
Baltimore
Howard Rayner
Mr. Warnick
Harry B. Wolf
Mr. Wolk
Thaddeus DeLeon
New York
DeLeon
Warnick
Thieves Steal Chickens in Rockville Area
Thieves, described as expert, have raided farms near Rockville over the past week. At Edgar Osshell’s hennery about four miles from Rockville, nearly all of his 100 birds were taken with no trace left. George W Day’s demnery lost about 25 fowls, and Judge John T Vinson also reported several chickens taken. Authorities are investigating with no developments yet.
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Rockville
Edgar Osshell
Hia
Qashell
George W. Day
John T. Vinson
Local Tales From Frostburg and Nearby Towns
A string of short items reports political urging for Daniel B McMallen in Frostburg Mayoralty, a major snow and roof fire at Jacob Ruble’s Boyd home, the death of Peter B Newcomer of Boonsboro, a gospel protest against a horse racing track, Cumberland jail inmate John Murphy failing in health before a hanging, Florance Allantt’s funeral at Laytonsville, the schooner Anna Murray wreck near Ocean City, W W Ward named to teach at Rockville High, a new teacher from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Edmondson mill and Blacksmith shop destruction in Garrett County with insured loss, and Rev Frederick Howden leaving Emmanual Protestant Episcopal Church Cumberland for Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallebury
Daniel B. McMallen
Frostburg
Jacob Ruble
Boyd's
Peter
Newcomer
Boonsboro
Elkton
John Murphy
Cumberland
Hentenos
Florencs B. Allnatt
Unity
Montgomery County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Laysoneville
William Allantt
Anna Mourray
Queen
Boston
Baltimore
Ocean
Polytechnic Institute
John T. Edmondson
Bird Hill
Ostroll County
Theoill
Curroll County
Frederick B Howden
Emmanuer Protestant Episcopal Church
Georgetown
D. C
St. John’s
Howden
Calgary Church
New York
Washington
Raptor
Purported Lesbian Herald celebrates Civil War era hospital use
The February issue of the Lesbian Herald from the Woman's College highlights historical pieces and reminiscences. It features Frederick related poems, accounts from B L Burr a Rockville editor about war injuries, and notes on Barbara Frietchin Miss Goodell visitors and a love story set around Col Brian LaFsystte visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s College
Frederick
F. F. Seminary
B. L. Burr
Leader
Rockville
Conn
Paul Kieffer
Barbara Frietchin
Miss Goodell
Changes to Monrovia roadbed postponed until spring
The Baltimore and Ohio roadbed work at Monrovia, set for Sunday, will be postponed until spring due to a labor dispute. Douglass Bros., the contractors, faced a ball strike after docking workers six hours for waiting for a late train. Sixty-five men quit. thirty returned after payment and discharge of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Monrovia
Douglass Bros
Douglass
Local notices and ads crowd City Opera House program
The notice lists a Thursday evening City Opera House program starting promptly at 8 o'clock with a few seats remaining. Also Modern Woodmen meet tonight at 7 30 with attendance urged. Several ads follow including protection from fire and accidents by Mrs. Josephine Whiting, an extension course on Shakespeare at the University, a local hotel grill ad, Lynn Haven Bay boxes and dental eye care, dressmaking, and a memorial notice for Mrs. Erma Moonshower dated February 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
German Linen Goods and Napkins Ad for Frederick Market
A colorful advertisement promotes German linen damask napkins doylies and table linens for Frederick, touting durability and heavy finish. It lists prices per dozen and batch quantities, with emphasis on bargains and large stock, including napkins, doylies, bath towels, and blankets offered at deep discounts.
Glass of Fashion Sale Sparks Deep Discounts
NEIDIG & MILLER advertise The Glass of Fashion with extremely short prices to clear room. Wool blankets, cotton filled comforts, and table linens cut to bold rates. Pongee silks and lace goods featured. Auctioneering across all branches. orders at J. C. Walkers receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sung Etorss
Witlad
Tha
Sac
J. W. Ampencer
Monrovia
J. C. Walkers
Visitation Academy Notes and Local Affairs
The Visitation Academy reports a delightful lecture by Mr. Brady of Georgetown on Joan of Arc. The Altimore Association will present The Boy Soprano of Washington in a future recital. May marks Sr. Dolores Atlee’s golden jubilee. Sr. Clotilde recovers from illness. Sr. Angela remains ill. After Lent, the Old Folks Company will hold a return concert. The county board appropriated 600 for Frederick City Hospital for 1902 and 1903 for general support. A request was made to build a bridge over Poplar branch at Lander’s in Jefferson district. a committee will review feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visitation Academy
Brady
Georgetown
Altimore Association
Washington
Ian
Mary Dolores Atlee
Clotilde
Angela
City Hospital
Board of County
Frederick City Hospital
Poplar Branch
Lander’s
Jefferson District
Commercial Club Meeting at City Hotel 850 o'stock
A meeting of the Commercial Club will be held at the City Hotel at 850 o'stock taught. Business of amputi ance ist bs transacted and the meni lita and all persons interested in the movement are earnestly requested to attend. Track Inspector Ernest D. Mobley has been appointed track inspector of the new improvements on the old main line of the Bal mers and Ohio railroad east of Frederick Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Frederick
Tax Nuns
Frederick
Limita
Trolleau
Mmercial Club
Commercial Club
Amputiance Ist Bs
Menilita
Ernest D. Mobley
Balmers and Ohio Railroad
Frederick Junction
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
W I. Moons
the Weather Bureau
the Weekly News
B. M. Nusbaum
Unionville
City Hotel
M. ©. Doll
North Marrat Street
Gettysburg
E. A. Cramer
East Patrick" Street
Mary Bowles
West Patrick Street
Thomas S. Harwood
West Patrick
Anne Schley
West Seoonas
Maude Mc Camper
Marget
Marzet
Patiens
Tax News
Hubby
Egypt
Saya
Atale
Modern Woodmen
Hauestr
Josephine Whiting
Sainte Street
Life of Shakespere
Isanogle & Wagaman’s
Oty Hotel
Gril
Lynn Haven
Boteler
Kansas City University
London
Markes St
Dresemaking
Eapre
East Church Street
Mra Erma Moonshower
Emile Ansmae
Earth
Java
Lawresmce
Norman
John Hendrickson
Henry
Jobn Hesosioxeou
Neidig & Miller
Nene & Miller
Socup
Clinton BE. Main
Clinton & Main
Graduate Pharmaciat
N. Market
Isanogle & Wagaman
Big Books
Irahogle & Wagamarh
North Market Street
Frederick MD
F. B. Sappington
Goffee and Tea
Nora
Rodook & Ag
Blord
Paix
Hodoue
A. T. Bice & Sons
A. T. Ries & Sons
Fredurion, MD
PEE Derice CO
P. Rice
KECK
Fredk Co
Wales
Keller
Wet Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
M. D. Olabaugh
Dari
South Market Street
Sitar Oy OG
Adams
Art Bentz
Titania
Jour L, Duthow
Walkersville
Bramchee
Benjamin Roeesesz
Gamura J. Forney
Kasemari
Tetecce
Ami
Lewistown
A. N. Cramer
Frsderick CIX
Joseph W. Gayer
Leama
Ofice
Dodawle
Edwinsdetilbiss
Devilbiss & Urner, Insurance
Dole & Atoaugh Bulldies
Antidawly
D. H. B. Peterman
Franklin Street
Resi
Davis
Atlee Badolie
Dentiet
Univere IT
James Bade
George A. Gilbert
North Market
Foinanglas
Towssesp Sooz
Soe
Bankers
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