This Date In History Feb 19 Highlights
The Daily News recalls milestones and deaths tied to Feb 19. Notables include Admiral Rodney 1792 birth and deaths of Napier Magruder Bell Winchell and Alexander Winchell, with geopolitical notes on Spain's 1821 ceding treaty and a Johannesburg dynamite disaster in 1624.
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Lord Rodney
West Indies
Spain
Ceding
Yilorida
William Napier
James Bankhead Magruder
Galveston
Charles H. Bell
New Brunswick
N. J
New York
Alexander Winchell
Ann Arbor
Mich
Dutchess County
N.Y
Johannesburg
South Africa
New Advertisements and Purely Personal Notes
A varied page lists Room Wanted items and advertisements for City Opera House, Dry Goods, Neidig Miller Rhoss Lowenstein Wertheimer Clethea Wringers Central Hardware Co. Purely Personal notes mention Mr and Mrs John Haller departing for Washington, Miss Floyd visiting relatives in South Carolina, Miss Shriner visiting Baltimore and Washington, Miss Eichelberger visiting Martinsburg, Mrs Edward Craig visiting Carroll street, Mr Charles Staley returning from Milwaukee Canner Convention, Mr William Crimmins heading to Baltimore for the State Catholic Benevolent Legion meeting, and Mr Iva N Logan with Mr Obas Groff leaving for Y M C A convention in Wheeling.
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T. B. Special Notioe
City Opera House
Neidig & Miller
Rhoss
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Clethea Wringers
Central Hardware Co
John Haller
Washington
Nannies Fioyd
East Second St
South Carolina
Alice Shriner
North Market Street
Baltimore
Eichelberger
Martinsburg
W.va
East Second Street
Edward Craig
Washington, D. C
Clara Chew
Carroll Street
Charles Staley
Monocacy Valley Canning Company
Milwaukee
William M. Crimmins
State Council
The
Catholic Benevolent Legion
Iva N. Logan
M.ova
Obas. Groff
Y. M.O.A
Wheeling
Brief Bits from Local and General Interest
A compact column notes assorted thoughts from daily life and society. Items range from truth and lies to weather, economics, and behavior, with wry observations on calendars, politicians, dentists, imagination, wealth, poverty, advice, money, and the pursuit of trouble.
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Hasan
News of the Churches
Midweek service at Evangelical Lutheran chapel at 7 30. Rev Grayson Z Stup a former local pastor now at Rays Hill Pennsylvania will lead St Matthews Chester county pa on Haster Sunday. Rev Mr Leno succeeds Dormer pastor L F M Myers at St James church. Revival services at the A B church ended last night and may resume Sunday evening. Christian Endeavor Society annual special tomorrow at 7 30 in the church.
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Evangelical Lutheran Chapel
Grayson Z. Stup
This
Rays Hill
Lutheran Church
St. Matthew's Church
Chester County
Mr. Leno
L. F. M. Myers
Dormer
St. James Church
A. B
The
Christian Endeavor Society A
Custody case heard in Baltimore court today
Habeas corpus proceedings by Mrs Irena T Fleming for custody of her seven year old son Walter Wolf Fleming were heard for the fourth time by Judge Stockbridge in Baltimore. Details note her marriage to Joseph W Fleming on October 22 1894 and the January 1900 separation followed by divorce petitions. Fleming is described as daughter of James W Troxell living near Emamitaborg and keeps eight boarding houses at 1121 Madison Avenue Baltimore. A separate item reports a six foot high ice gorge forming in the Potomac near Falling Waters with ice blocks to 12 feet thick.
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Irena T. Fleming
Walter Wolf Fleming
Madison Avenue
Baltimore
Potomac
Falling Waters
Local Ills Show Mixed Recovery in Carroll and Patrick Streets
The Sick. Mire. Clars Chew, who has been quite dat her home on Carroll street, ex tended, is somewhat better. Mrs. Joseph Ridenour, East Patrick street, who has been quite sick, is bet ter.
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Clars Chew
Carroll Street
Joseph Ridenour
East
Patrick Street
Debate speaker from Knoxville at Dickinson College
Debater CT S G Wneht of Knoxville in this county delivered one of the speeches at the recent inter society debate night at Dickinson College in Carlisle Pa.
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Knoxvile
This County
Dickinson College
Carniele
February Meeting Of City Aldermen To Be Held At City Hall
The regular February meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held tonight at the city reporter's offices Cuts Hall bullying tonight Advertising makoar business
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Board of Aldermen
Favors the Railway Promptes Club to Seek City Aid
At a Commercial Club meeting in the City Hotel dining room last night a strong push was made for building the Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway. The executive council was expanded to include seven members to serve until the April election. A committee was formed to urge the Board of Aldermen to grant a liberal franchise and to back repeal of the personal property assessment law. A special committee was appointed to press the aldermen tonight to seek an enabling act allowing a license tax for street improvements. The club adjourned with plans to meet again on Tuesday evening February 25.
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Commercial Club
City Hotel
W. O C. Keller
Allan Rohrback
C. ¥. Goodell
H. W. Bowers
Ernest Helfenstein
Marcus Williams
D. Charles Winebrewer, Jr
J. Roger McSherry
Baltimore and
C. F Goodell
John H. Grove
Board of Aldermen
Frederick
Boon to Frederick Shakespeare lectures urged
Letters from the People discuss a Shakespeare revival in Frederick led by a young lecturer. The writer argues for public support, noting prior success and the need to preserve spiritual uplift through University Extension Society courses. The piece defends Sunday toll-free travel for churchgoers and criticizes opposition as anti-Christian.
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Frederick
Sykes
University Extension Society
Shakespeare
Ieafurer
J. H. Aprie
Free Toll on Sunday Angers Christian Travelers
A letter from Tre News on January 4 argues against tolls on Sundays for churchgoers in Frederick county. It contends tolls burden Christians, who sustain churches, while many toll roads charge travelers to attend meetings. The piece notes some toll operators profit from preachings and points out farmers and others can afford fees, criticizing the practice as prejudiced or ignorant.
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Sparta
Shetr Fraits
Church In Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Frederick County
Washington County
Pike Company
Annapolis
the News
Tre News
Pike
Chargs
Receiver Sought for Blue Mounts in Iron and Steel Co
Charles B. Burdette through attorney Arthur L Jackson filed in Baltimore for appointment of a receiver for the Blue Mountains in Iron and Steel Company. Burdette says he is owed 65446 and cites insolvency with real estate holdings in Frederick County and two mortgages totaling 526,000 in default. The company faces large debts for wages materials taxes and rent charges. a prior receiver bid was dismissed by consent. The property is advertised for sale in Baltimore on April 5 by the first mortgage holder.
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Charles B. Burdette
Arthur L Jackson
Baltimore
Zblue Mounts In Iron and Steel Company
Burdette
Catoctin
Frederick County
Ewo
Philadelphia
Turnpike Bill Aims To Help Good Roads In Maryland Politics
Mr Hargett of this city went to Annapolis to push a bill exempting turnpike companies from state taxes arguing it would aid road quality and boost property values. Senate actions covered toll bans from worshipgoers on Sundays. A pension measure for aged teachers passed the Senate. The anti trust bill failed by constitutional margin. Several Frederick county appointments, notaries, and school officials were confirmed.
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Congress
Hargett
Annapolis
Frederick County
Rohrbock
Senate
Moore
House
House of Delegates
Maria Wrestling
Mathias
Ohia
State Board of Education
Teachera’ College
Teachers’ College
Justices of the Peace
Heringham Boone
Jonathan Talbott
Joshus O Michael
John Wood
John Francia Smith
Christian K. Eckstein
O. Lemuel
Oslvin W. Stem
Calvin T. Fox
George M. Shaw
John L. Jordan
Solomon V. Blessing
J. Grahame Johnsin
Henry Rinebrnk
George J. B. Lewis
John Jones
Joseph A. Gernand
William &. McPherson
Samuel 0. Brandenburg
Reuben
Frederick
John L. Routzahn
Middletows
William H. Troxell
Emmitsburg
J. Vernon Silance
Woodsboro
Edward O. Shafer
Brunswick
William W. Zimmerman
Thurmoent
Joseph Wolf
Myersville
Clarence A. Lindsay
Unionville
Clarence H. Lamar
Licksville
G. Vernon Davis
Hyattstown
L. Tiernan Brien
Samuel Darrow
Montevog Appointments and Board Staff Changes
The second Board of Charities and Corrections meeting at Montevue Hospital praised building condition. New appointments included Wm. H. Betson, T. J. Ricketts, Charles Cain, Sallie E. Kearn, Nicholas Gassoway, Hannah Shook, Emme Stauffer, Laura Kisselring, James Shoe maker, Reuben Hann’s successor, John A. Darrow, wardens Harris Outasil and Clifford S. Miller, stone boss Lewis Bohell, and wardens Mrs. Eilen Taylor and Mrs. Elizabeth Minnick plus Effie J. Gaver. Committees were named for cattle, purchasing, and farming.
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Board of Charities and Corrections
Montevue Hospital
Mr. Rice
Wm. H. Betson
Framan
T. J. Ricketts
Baker
Charles Cain
Sallie BE. Kearn
Nicholas Gassoway
Ootees
Hannah Shook
Emme Stauffer
Laura Kisselring
James Shoemaker
Mt. Pleasant
Farmer
Reuben Hann
John A. Darrow
Woodsboro
Harry RB. Snook
Harris Outasil
Urleans
Clifford 8. Miller
New Market
Lewis Bohell
Stone
William Eahy
Eilen Taylor
Elizabeth Minnick
Effie J. Gaver
Phoreday
Nicodemus
Jacob B Tyson
J. Wash. Starr
J. W. Troxell
J. Wash
Social World Party Near Monrovia Turns Warm Welcome
A February 14 social gathering honored Mr. T. B. Bly of Baltimore at G. M. Dreyer’s near Monrovia with many attendees from Monrovia Urbana Urbana and surrounding towns. Games followed by a late dining room refreshment spread marked a lively evening. A separate pound party at Mr. R. B. Dooley’s near Sellman’s Station drew Florine Loy Danny Williams Deila Watkins Jennie Case Oley Watkins Mollie Case and other locals with supper at midnight. In Montgomery County communities such as Sellman’s Station Cedar Grove Buck Lodge and Urbana residents gathered for informal social time with numerous neighbors and friends.
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Monrovia
T. B. Bly
Baltimore
G.M Dreyer
Anna Swomley
Elvy
Anna
Laura
Nora Kelley
Emma Ball
Ttn
Pearl
Lottie Hyost
Jamaville
Bama Kanode
Gaithersburg
Nellye
Minnie Cecil
Urbana
R. B. Dooley
Sellman’s Station
Montgomery County
Florine Loy
Danny Williams
Deila Watkins
Jennie Case
Oley Watkins
Mollie Case
Wisty King
Katie Cooley
Agnes Cooley
Oliie Miler
R. A. Gramwell
Tirbana
Mra
Otho
Benjamin Coole
Godfort Snyder
Cedar Grove
Ira Lemon
Clarkeburg
Lawful Grip and Campus Birthday Event
G Hoskine Morgan was jailed for 60 days at Montevue for lacking visible means of support. Nelson Stockman, deemed drunk, was committed to Monterua Hospital for 30 days. Washington's Birthday Celebration by Woman's College features a 9 am chapel program with Rev. John K White delivering the principal address and student singing. public invited.
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Montevue
Hoskine Morgan
Lorenty
Justice Eckstein
Nelson Stockman
Lowe
Monterua Hospital
Washington
Woman's College
John K. White
German damask and linens sale at Frederick till week
Johns Hendrickson advertises German damask and linen products with napkins doilies and blankets. Special mentions include German linen napkins priced from 1.18 to 1.88 per dozen and discounts on blankets. Telephons Uall 348.
Shore sale prices and discounts at local auction
A crowded ad page promotes a shore sale with deep discounts on blankets, wool fabrics, satin damask, and furs. It lists auctioneers, shipping and pickup notes, and multiple merchants offering bargains. Also mentions prescriptions, books, coffee, and local professional services.
Big Drifts in Montgomery County Roads Drifted Deep
Snow fell Sunday night in Montgomery County reaching about one inch with high winds causing exposed public roads from Barnesville to Poolesville to drift three to four feet. The deep drifts create travel hazards along main routes and side streets alike. Residents report locally heavy snowfall with drifting in open areas, impacting daily activities and transportation.
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Montgomery
Montgomery County
Barnesville
Poolesville
Local special notices and entertainment listings in a city paper
A compact page shows a mix of events and services from Grace Reformed Sunday School at City Opera House with a February performance, travel safety advice from Mrs. Whiting, a University Extension lecture on Shakespeare, theater tickets at Isanogle Waegaman's, hotel grill ads, Lynn Haven Bay eggs and related goods, Dr. Boteler offering eye care and cataract services, London Hospital style eyewear, and a dressmaking shop at 5 East Church Street promoting gown development and fit.
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Grace Reformed Sun‘day School
City Opera House
Circuit Court Adjourns After Sickness Delays Trial
The circuit court met at 10 with Chief Judge James McSherry and Associate Judge Motter. Wm Kosbs & Co v Harry B Wilcooxen was pressed for trial due to sickness of witnesses. Alphonso Dean Guy Johnson Frank Browm and Charles Foutzine, who pleaded guilty to robbing stores at Washington Junction, were each sentenced to five years in the Maryland penitentiary. Judge McSherry pronounced Bentenes and the session adjourned to 9 tomorrow. Benjamin Disney, indicted for stealing a cord of wood, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Carter at New London and jailed for trial.
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Circauit
James McSherry
Motter
Wm Kosbs & Co
Harry B Wilcooxen
Alphonso Dean
Guy Johnson
Frank Browm
Charles Foutzine
Washington Junction
Maryland
McSherry
Bentenes
Benjamin Disney
Yeaterterday
Carter
New London
Disney
Tial
Stolen Goods Returned After Theft at Washington Junction
Attorney Worthington recovered stolen watcher jewels and other items from Mr Lily's store at Washington Jundon, then Worthington proceeded to Branewick. Prices quoted include grain and dairy values with various market quotes and provisions for today.
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Worthington
Lily
Washington Jundon
Branewick
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