February 21 in History Highlighting Notable Figures
The record notes Robert Southwell, poet executed at Tyburn, born 1400. Benedict de Spinoza, philosopher born in Amsterdam. Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar, jurist died 1895 in Concord. Eugene de Beauharnais, Napoleon’s stepson, born 1781. John Quincy Adams, sixth U.S. president, born 1767. Benjamin F. Prescott, ex governor of New Hampshire, born 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Southwell
Tybern
Wi—Benedict de Bpiners
Bpinera
Amsterdam
Wlé
Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar
Concord
Mans
Wu—Eugene de Beauhamain
Napoleon
Duke of
Leuchtenberg
John Quincy Adame
United States
Washington
Braintree
Maso
Benjamin F
Trade Names Mentioned in Local Ledger Docket
A fragmented list shows several firms and individuals including Rodock and Co Neidig and Maller C Carty Kaufman s BE Walker and Co referenced in a local business ledger. The sparse notation hints at a sourcing or partnership register with multiple entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodock & Co
Neidig & Maller
Weekly News announces twelve page Jesus feature
The Weekly News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page issue with comprehensive news and special features. It claims Frederick city and county have the largest genuine circulation and invites advertisers to use its platform with favorable terms. Copy deadlines: Tar Wrexig News ads due 5 pm Wednesday. changes by 12 m. same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Wrexig
One Touch of Nature and Other Tiny News Bits
A collection of short notices covers weather, holidays, local events, and small notes. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus F. Flook depart for Baltimore. Washington’s Birthday holiday for schoolboys. new rules for awning advertising in Washington. London soot and charity figures. Philadelphia car license revenues. local literary remarks from the Ministerial Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus F. Flook
Baltimore
Washington
London
Philadelphia
George Murray
Sleighing Declines as Thaw Affects County Roads
The thaw ends heavy snow cover. sleighing is nearly over with several county roads drifted and unusable. The solid bed has softened, making city sleighing unfit while ice on the Monocacy and Potomac remains intact and Brunswick reports ten inches of ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exica
Potomac River
Brunswick
Entertainment at the Convent Delayed by Weather
Pupils of the Convent presented a musical program this afternoon after a February 1 postponement due to bad weather. A later date will feature a physical culture class exercise and drill. Addition to Montevue Stock The Board of Charities and Corrections bought a Poland China hog from Mr. Yohn of Carroll County and delivered it to Montevue farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monteyne
Board of Charities and Corrections
Yohn
Carroll County
Montevue Farm
Snowbound Frederick and Middletown Electric Road Cleared
A crew of twenty five men worked to remove snow and ice from the Frederick and Middletown electric railway after a weeklong closure. The line from the Innter point to Middletown was open and work extended toward Myersville as President Smith expected service to resume tomorrow afternoon. Snow and ice layers two to six inches thick required heavy picks and manual clearing in extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Middletown
Innter Point
Forca
Myersville
Smith
Welcome for the First Maryland Regiment Crews City Reception
A committee met at the Mayor’s office to plan a welcome for Company A of the First Maryland Regiment. McClintock Young heads the marshal team. F J Nelson speaks for citizens. E S Echelberger chairs collections. Q S J Beckley Tyson and Shipley named as lieutenants. L M Dixon John J White and E B Murry as sergeants. the public collection seeks a liberal response to make the reception a historic city event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Maryland Regiment
Marshall
McClintock Young
F. J. Nelson
E. 8. Echelberger
Q. S. J. Beckley
C. B. Tyson
W. H. Shipley
L. M. Dixon
John J. White
E. B. Murry
Cost Rule in Appeal Declared Unconstitutional by Judge Stake
In Washington County Circuit Court Judge Edward Stake issues an important opinion on practice noting the old rule to pay costs before an appeal could be heard violates the constitution. He argues mandatory pretrial costs infringe the guarantee of a speedy, free jury trial and has held this view since 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Edward Stake
Debate Set on Exclusive Fruit Culture in Feagaville
Feagaville's Farmer's Mechanics and Laboring Men's Club resumes after snow removal to host a Thursday evening discussion on Exclusive Fruit Culture scheduled for February 23. The club previously heard Frederick's noted orators D. H. Hargett and Dr. Lloyd T McGill Jr. discuss Annexation, leaving members spellbound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feagaville
Farmer's, Mechanics and Laboring Men's Club
Frederick
D. H. Hargett
Lloyd T McGill, Jr
Blizzard of 1856 Reported By Veterinarian Doctor
Dr J T Kline a well known veterinarian surgeon stated this morning that the blizzard of 1856 began on January second. Snow fell for two days with a heavy wind drifting snow across the country. Farmers formed teams to clear roads and stopped at farms for meals of fine meat. He adds the latest blizzard dropped more snow but with lighter drifts than 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T Kline
Ice on Potomac Rises as Thaw Continues at Cumberland
A steady thaw pushed Potomac waters higher at Cumberland with a three foot rise noted. ice remains on the river at Williamsport while Will's Creek shows ice breaking and gorging. snow persists on the ice and water levels trail behind last week’s storm. Mr Ulyseamere of Nilicott City unveils an intricate world clock with twelve dials showing times around the globe synchronized to Washington time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Cumberland
Will’s Creek
Strik
Williamsport
Ulyse Seamere
Nilicott City
Washington
Snow depth reports from Emmitsburg vary wildly
Reports from Emmitsburg describe snowfall depths ranging from 20 inches to 244 feet, with claims of more snow on the ground than since the great Winter of 1856 57. The Chronic notes divergent estimates but confirms a severe storm impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Impromptu concert at Hotel Burgess by Prof Rhodes and sister
Prof Rhodes and sister gave another impromptu instrumental concert at the Hotel Burgess last evening, enjoyed by many. The musicians left this morning for Walkersville where they expect to perform again tonight. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes nerve strength by cleansing and enriching the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onocert
Rhodes
Burgess
Walkersville
Town Clock Restored to Working Order in Frederick
The old town clock in Frederick resumes accurate timekeeping after repairs by A A Lehmann of Baltimore. Weather and a lengthy repair period delayed completion, but the four faces now move in unison and the bell tolls the hours for residents within sight or earshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lehmann
Baltimore
Board of Aldermen
Lehmann
Frederick
Frank B. Rhodes
Death notices and obituaries from Mt Airy area
Milton Bassard age 67 of Mt Airy died suddenly February 13. He is survived by two sisters Lucinda Ebbert and Susie Bassard with funeral plans postponed due to Ebbert’s illness. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery February 16 with pallbearers A T Baker Albert Maynard Mr Simpson J B Runkles Chas Smith Wm Hood. Funeral director A T Lewis. Jeremiah Henry Cramer 75 died near Mt Pleasant. Survived by wife and four children. Funeral Thursday at 10 from family home. Charles Franklin Smith infant son of Charles Smith died age 1 year 1 month 21 days. Funeral at Greenmount Cemetery today 12 30 p.m. Rev. George T Day officiated. Mamie Marble wife of Lewis Marble died at Carter street residence age 32?3. No funeral arrangements announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bassard
Milton B. T. Bassard
Mt. Airy
Lucinda Ebbert
Moss Susie Buscard
Ebbert
Dell
M. E. Church of
Cramer
Jeremiah Henry Cramer
Mt. Pleasant
Bradley
Charles
Robert Cramer
Nicholas Clemson
Clemsonville
James Honck
Frederick
Dorsey Stanffer
Charles Franklin Smith
Charles Smith
West Patrick Street
George T. Day
Greenmount Cemetery
A. T. Rice & Sons
Purely Personal Peersonal Paragraphs of Visitors
Mr J C Hine of York Pennsyl yesterday spent in Frederick. Mr W C Davidson of Hanover Pa was in Frederick yesterday. Mr P J Barck has returned to Philadelphia where he has a position. Prof Wm Martin of Burlington Vermont is visiting his sister Mrs Garry Krise East Third street. Mrs A Rosenour has returned from Baltimore to Frederick. Kate and Mary Eschbach left for Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Mr and Mrs Charles M Yinger returned home today from a week with relatives at Ellerton.
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J. C. Hine
York
Penna
W.C. Davidson
Hanover
Frederick
P. J. Barck
Philadelphia
Alonzo Gardner
Brauswick
Wm. Martin
Burlington
Vermont
Garry Krise
East Third Street
A. Rosenour
Baltimore
Amncies Kate
Mary Eschbach
New York
Charles M. Yinger
Ellerton
Alcott and Philomathean Literary Society Programs
Alcott Literary Society met Friday with a varied program including piano duets solos and readings by several students. Next Thursday February 23 the Philomathean Society will present a program featuring readings recitations an essay and a debated resolution on whether internal dissensions are more feared than war with a foreign foe.
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Alcott Literary
Alcott Literary Society
Master Bowers
Bessie Anders
Nellie Dean
Anna Clabaugh
Miseea McSherry and
Cann
Grace Dizon
Philomatheans
Philomathezn Literary Society
Ramsburg
Rittter
Mr. Johnson
Messrs
Apple
Exchition
Cramer
Rohrbach
Local grain prices quoted in Frederick today
Wheat quoted 72 cents per bushel in Frederick. Corn shelled eight cents per bushel. Corn on the cob priced at 23 dollars per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Washington Birthday Observed Across State In year
The birthday of George Washington, born February 22 1732, is marked as a legal holiday with banks and schools closing. Events include a Washington program by the Lesbian Literary Society and a debate at Middletown church on annexing the Philippine Islands, with speakers from local literary societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland School For the Deal
Lesbian Literary Society
Woman's College
Allcott Literary Society
East Church Street Female High School
Washington
Methodist Church
Middletown
Midtown Literary Society
Philomathean Literary Society
J. W. Alexander
E. L. Coblents
The
Middletown Society
Snow Boosts Wheat Prospects Before Divorces and Health Adverts
Winter snow coverage has benefited wheat and grass, thawing conditions aiding subsurface roots. a local court grants Mrs Florence Lopes an absolute divorce from Barry Lopes with her restored maiden name. National weather notes predict improved conditions after three days of fasting and prayer. Reedsville and Pry Bros orchards face frost concerns as growers fear future yields while doctors warn against scrofula and promote Hoods Sarsaparilla for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Lopes
Circuit Court
C. W. Lewis
Barry Lopes
Florence Fisher
Lopes
Salvation Army
Frederick
Admiral Sampson Reprimand and War Navy Dispute Revealed
Readable excerpts from 1898 correspondence show President and Sec Long reprimanding Admiral Sampson over refusal to convoy troops to Porto Rico and the Army Navy rift. General Miles pressed for naval cover at San Juan and Point Fajardo as Wilson sails, with War Department protests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Admiral Sampson
Beonese
Gene Miles
Santiago
Porto Rico
Washington
Baltimore
Sehley
Schley
Long
Wade
Admurst Schley
War Investigating Commission
War Department
Secretary Long
Army
Navy
War and Navy Department
Ely
Secretary of War
Sampyon
Yale
Columbia
Charleston
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Sbe
San Juan
Point Fajardo
Cape San Juan
Agnores
Garretson
Wilson
William McKissay
McCardell’s Offers Cheap Bananas and Wall Paper Stock
Local note highlights bananas at 10 cents a dozen at McCardell’s and promotes a wall paper and interior decorating department as the largest and best shown in the area. Emphasizes seasonal novelties, carpet and wall decorations, urging quick visits to prove quality and fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCardell's
Birthday party and library event announced
Birthday entertainment at St James Evangelical Lutheran Church tonight invites public attendance with a penny collection. A library party at Church Street School is planned Friday February 24 after 4 pm with a special program and refreshments. Admission six and ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Evangelical 1
Church Street
Sife
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the Daily News
Vw. L. Moorz
Weather Bureau
Ments Today
N.Q
Cline
Market St
T. Stull. McCardell’s
the Whekly News
East Patrick
Theent
India
Delhis
P. E. Church
Page Milburn
M.E. Church
Christ
Kaila
Mamie Marble
Lewis Marble
Carter Street
George Washington
Nathan
Westmoreland County
Virginia
Augustine and
Mary
Ball) Washington
Augustine Washington
George
Lawrence
ME. Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Robert Didwiddie
Virgina
Braddock
Continental Congress
Sanderdaye
Beenderdass
E. A. Pry
Reedesville
Pry Bros
Sampson
Graham Dakehart
Grand Lodge of Maryland, A. F. & A. M
Columbia Lodge
Busi Ness
South Window
Barnsley
John Hunoxioxson
Neidig & Miller
Greater Frederick's
Nene & Maze
N. Market
Glinton E. Main
Linton E. Main
North Market Street
L. E. Mullinix
L. E. Mom
F. Citox
Optician
Wm. C. Boteler
N. Market Street
Residence City
F. B. Sappington
Lena
Ian Shawly
B. Sappington
N. Market St
Rodock
BES Ctcler Sofries
Nainsook
BOCH
Rodook & CO
A. T. Ris & Som Funeral Directors
Frederick, Md
F. V. Staub
ENTEN
Northwest Corner Market
Fourth Sts
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Railing
Ranane Grocery Co
COE
N. Merket St
C. E. Ramsburg
E. Rambburg
Prunea
Almuu
C. E. Rawsors
Rereg
J. Heisely-Keller
Dewey Merhitt
Onra
Maine
Hobson's
East Patrick Street
Wrenn
Willard ©. Keller
Alfred Bitter
Ihre
Bo. Nicodemus
Market Street
University of Maryland
Fed
Ron & Urner
Piastol
URNER
Keedy & Cruer
sod + Law and
Bouteltors O Chanel
WII
Aif Lak
Bonits
Record Street
Popen Sealeae
Sobteeac
P. Levy
Attornet Atiat
Ler
Court Scrat
Agpontie
Seni Hdne
Niwepar
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