Obituary milestones of notable figures from the era
The item records multiple obituary notices including Ezra Cornell promoter of education, Bayard Taylor American author who died in Berlin, Francis Scott Key author of The Star Spangled Banner who died in Ballymore, and others such as John Alexander Macdonald and General Price Channing Barlow. Born in Glasgow Kernett Square Philadelphia, and Leigh England these figures are listed with death places and birth years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sla Coma
Teasury
Washington
Bernth Hevis
West Indies
Karen Bereima
Judy
Ezra Cornell
Westchecter Landing
John Alexander Macdonald
Glasgow
Urs
Bayard Taylor
Kernett Square
Berlin
Francs Scott Hey
Ballymore
Ieabella Shave Thackeray
Autier
Leigh
England
Price Channing Barlow
Army of the Potomac
New York City
Deaths in Middletown Valley and Nearby Areas
Multiple obituaries record deaths in the region including Thomas F B Grossnickle near Ellerton at age 27, Daniel Derr near Middletown, Elias Blickenstaff at Middlepoint, J B Hollenbaugh in Omaha, David C Groff of Washington D C, and Joseph Yingling of Pleasant Valley. Other items note a brakeman James W Walter of the B&O and a child’s diphtheria death in Jefferson. Plans for a public road bridging Monocacy and using electrical power for lime plants are mentioned along with local market quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Groff
David O. Groff
Benjamin F
Anna S. Groff
Washington, D.C
Middletown
Lutheran Cemetery
M. L. Beard
Joseph F
Joseph
Yingling
Pleasant Valley
Ostroll County
Fred Y. Yingling
Carroll County
Myer
James W Walton
James W. Walter
Frederick
Washington
Jesse Brown
Sibley Hospital
Religious services and notices from Knoxville area churches
Local church schedules list morning and evening services at All Saints Episcopal ME and Lutheran congregations, Sunday school times, and pulpits for Rev. Burtner Dr. Todd Switzer Stinespring Freeman Dixon Higdon Eschbach McLean. Bible Society anniversary, missionary events, and Christmas Offering requests noted. Daughters of the American Revolution host Washington wedding day reception in Baltimore with Mrs Fairbanks guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schleysville Mission
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
D. E. Burtner
United Brethren Church
The
Holy Land
E.S. Todd
St. John's Catholic Church
M. E
B. V. Switzer
German Baptist Church
Knoxville
Fisher
O. W.stinespring
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Benham
Central Presbyterian Church
Baltimore
F. L. Higdon
Presbyterian Church of Brunswick
Virginia
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Holy Communion
Frederick County
E.R. Eschbach
Evangelical Reformed Church
Frederick County Bible Society
Missionary Society of the Reformed Church
Middletown
J. W. Pontius
Cause of Missions
Bessie Schaefer
Martinsburg
Miriam
Mary Dean
Emory L. Uoblentz
Grace Reformed Church
EB. L. McLean
Mite Society
Janu- Bey i
Fairbanks
the Daughters of the American Revolution
General Washington
Charles Fairbanks
National Society
North Charles Street
Washington
Peggy Stewart
Annapolis
Maryland Line
Frederick
Commitment defect forces release of Thomas at New London
Benjamin Thomas charged with causing a disturbance at a religious meeting in New London appeared before Judge Motter on a writ of habeas corpus. The commitment was defective, leading to his release. A. D. Willard represented Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Thomas
New London
Taken Sick in Church at Lutheran Service
William Henry Best of East Fourth Street suffered a severe heart attack during a Lutheran church service. Doctor A A Sharretts treated him with heart stimulants. he rallied but remained seriously ill. Compromise Reached Between Blue Mountain Iron and Steel and D W R Reed Company. petition for a receiver in the former to be withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Best
East Fourth Street
A. A. Sharetts
Best
Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company
D. W. R. Reed Company
Fifty Horses Burned in Parkville Fire
A devastating early morning blaze destroyed Mr. Sonia FP Knox’s livery stable at Parkville Baltimore county killing fifty horses and mules, with extensive losses to hay corn wheat and farming gear. The fire backed by a bucket brigade and distant engine access left a $12 000 personal loss and insured coverage limited to portions of the value. Major Wetmore’s home horse perished as part of the toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonia FP. Knox
Parkville
Baltimore County
Knox
Joe. Sathers
Teon Yarur
Major Wetmore
Governor Smith Hosts General Baughman in Frederick Visit
Governor Smith greeted General L Baughman in Frederick this afternoon. They traveled to Annapolis yesterday and return Monday to be present for the General Assembly reconvening. Baughman joked the governor is there for a brief visit and a little rent at Poplar Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Baughman
Annapolis
Smith
General Baughman
Poplar Terrace
General Assembly
Frederick
Middletown Real Estate Transactions
A week of Middletown Valley property deals includes D Howard Kefauver selling the 160 acre Jacob Thomas farm southeast of Middletown to son in law M Franklin Holter. Daniel O Miller selling an 80 acre farm to son Lewis S Miller. David W Summers buying Joshua Summers’s half Horine farm interest for 30 per acre. John M Shank selling his Myereville residence to Wm M Bittle for 2400 with plans to build again. Martin F Zecker buying William Graham’s dwelling and store in Burkittsville for 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Middletown Valley
D. Howard Kefauver
Jacob Thomas i
M. Franklin Holter
Daniel O. Miller
Lewis 8. Miller
David W. Summers
Joshua Summers
Horine
Harmony
John M. Shank
Myereville
Wm. M. Bittle
Near
Shank
Martin F. Zecker
Burkittsville
William Graham
Purely Personal Visits and Returns Across Cities
Mrs. John O. Smith of Hagerstown visited relatives in this city. Miss Fannie Shank of Smithburg Md returned after visiting Mrs. Minnie Cooper Dutrow. Mrs. Frederick Alvey of Washington returned after visiting her parents Judge and Mrs. James McSherry. Miss Anna V. Gaver of Middletown returned home from six weeks at Thurmont, accompanied by Miss Bertha Summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Smith
Hagerstown
Misa Fannie Shank
Smithaburg
Minnie Cooper Dutrow
West Second Street
Frederick Alvey
Washington
James McSherry
East Second Street
Anna V. Gaver
Middletown
Thurmont
Bertha Summers
Worthington Will Leaves Niece All Surplus Estate
The will of Lucy A B Worthington of Hagerstown filed in Washington County Orphans Court May 12 1898 leaves her niece Harriet E Maynard the entire balance of the estate with power to dispose of it. The estate also bequeaths 3500 to the Protestant Episcopal Church Washington diocese to maintain a family graveyard. A trust is set for Edward Qo Peters to sell property and take five percent of gross receipts. Other gifts include 1000 to brother Thomas Worthington and 3000 to church estate post death to her niece. Executrix Harriet KE Maynard named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
Washington
Lucy A.B. Worthington
Hagerstown
Orphans’ Court
Washington County
L F. McComan
B. F. Blew
Misa Worthington
Harriet KE. Maynard
Thomas Worthington
Pitt County
N. C
Harriet E. Maynard
Edward QO. Petera
Montgomery County
Lacy Ann Howard
Lacy Harvey Boward
Washington Griffith
Harrist KE. Maynard
Weller Watts and Fisher Morningstar Marry in January Weddings
A quiet series of January weddings is noted. Bessia E. Watts wed Charles Clifton Weller at M E parsonage Baltimore with Rev R M Moore officiating. The couple will reside on Forrest Place after a wedding tour. Jacob T Fisher wed Lela G Morningstar at Evangelical Lutheran parsonage Poolesville. Edward Jones wed Bessie Boone at Evangelical Lutheran parsonage. Calvin G Nicodimus married Annie E Reeder in Keedysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller — Watts
M. E. Parsonage
East
Baltimore Street
Bessia E. Watts
Henry Diety
Charles Clifton Weller
Western Maryland
R. M. Moore
Union Station
Forrest Place
Baltimore
Fisher
Morningstar
Jacob T. Fisher
Lela G. Morningstar
Poolesville
Montgomery County
Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage
Luther Kuhlman
Boot
Edward 8. Jones
Bessie. Boone
Funerals for Renneberg and Houck Held at Olivet
The funeral of Charles Albert Renneberg was from Harmony Grove yesterday at 11 with Rev. T. F. Hoffmier officiating. Pallbearers included Chas Rhoderick, Robert Cramer, Clayton Oronice, Charles Sauerwine, Maurice Cramer and Vincent Yingling. burial in Mt. Olivet cemetery. A. T. Rice & Sons directing. The funeral for Mrs. Catherine Houck occurred at 10 this morning from her Mt. Pleasant area home. Elder Bruner officiated. pallbearers were Go A. Thomas, Edward Cramer, Martin Hoke and Frederick Barrick. burial in Mt. Olivet cemetery. F. Schresder directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albert Renneberg
Harmony Grove
T. F. Hoffmier
Chas
O. Rhoderick
Robert Cramer
Clayton Oronice
Charles Sauerwine
Maurice Cramer
Vincent Yingling
Mt. Olivet
A. T. Rice & Sons
Catherine Houck
Mt. Pleasant
Elder Bruner
GO. A. Thomas
Edward Cramer
Martin Hoke
Frederick Barrick
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
F. Schresder
Brief Bits and Local Promoter Quip Report
An unusual meteor sighting over the southwest city last Sunday night drew locals. A merchant, John H. Manugang of Wolfaville, sold his stock to Messia Henry and Fred Warrenfeltz who will run the business henceforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
John H. Manugang
Wolfaville
Messia
Henry
Fred. Warrenfeltz
Double Funeral in Taneytown For Hertz Family
A double funeral will be held tomorrow in Taneytown at the Reformed church for Michael Hertz and his son John Hertz farmers from Uniontown district. John died Wednesday evening at 10 o clock near Uniontown. Michael died yesterday morning. Michael Hartz was about 80, John Hoertz about 50. John was unmarried and Michael a widower. Both were highly esteemed citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Derr
Middletown Valley
Middletown
Charles H. Derr
Silas Dinterman
Cyrus JT. Biser
Samuel, Holter
Wolfeville
Z. H. Keller
Jefferson
Inas Blickenstalf
Elias Blickenstaff
Middlepoint
Siability
Blickenstaff
John W
North Manchester
Ind
George W. Blickenstaff
U. B
Wolfsville
J. B. Hollenbaugh
J.B. Hollenbaugh
Irene Musselman
Omaha
Neb
Hollenbaugh
Libertytown
Misa Ann Hergesheimer
Nebraska
Taneytown
Reformed Church
Michael Hertz
John Hertz
Uniontown
Michael Hartz
John Hoertz
Wealthy Hagerstown residents pledge $50,000 for hospital endowment
Four well known citizens of Hagerstown announce a $50,000 gift toward a future hospital endowment as plans are formed by the Washington County Medical and Chirurgical Society. The donors wish to remain anonymous until a formal hospital plan is set, while an advertising campaign is prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington County Medical and Chirurgical Society
Social World Reception Honors Bennett Guests
Mr. Frank Q. Hergett hosted a reception at his West Patrick street home last evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Bennett. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Mr. A. Milliesen of Shippenaburg Pa, Misses Hattie McNulty and Margaretta Wood of Chambersburg Pa, Miss Josephine Weaver of Adamstown, Mr. and Mrs. Charlen Wertheimer, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Rodock, Miss Regina Rodock, Miss Mollie Hisenhauer, Miss Katie Eisenhauer, Miss Maggie Eisenhauer, Dr. Addison Radcliff, the Misses Beckley, Miss Ada Smallwood, Mr. Samuel Wertheimer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herman and Miss Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Q. Hergett
West Patrick Street
O. P. Bennett
A. Milliesen
Shippenaburg
Hattie McNulty
Margaretta Wood
Chambersburg
Misa Josephine Weaver
Adamstown
Charlen Wertheimer
Geo. S. Rodock
Regina Rodock
Mollie Hisenhauer
Misa Katie Eisenhauer
Maggie Eisenhauer
Adlen Radcliff
Beckley
Ada Smallwood
Samuel Wertheimer
Charles Herman
Mies Herman
Union prayer services close with church gathering
The union prayer services ended with a final service at the M E church led by Rev. Dr. EB 8 Todd. Addresses by Rev. Dr. Osborne In gie and Prof. J H Apple discussed The Family and the School. Mr David Wineberg suffered cuts and bruises after falling into a ditch on East Patrick Street while awaiting the electric railroad. A mandolin and guitar club formed in the city lists members Miss Thomas Haydon Johnson Shriner Shipley Potts and Messrs Haller Maulsby Haydor with Miss Mary Steckel as president. illness notes report Mrs Alice J Gaylor near Burkittsville very ill and Mrs Jobo Walter slightly better after a Sunday illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Todd
Osborne Ingie
J. H. Apple
David Wineberg
East Patrick Street
Electric Railroad
Daniel H. Steiner
MandoHn
Thomas
Haydon
Johnson
Shriner
Shipley
Potts
Messrs
Haller
Maulsby
Haydor
Mary Steckel
Alice J. Gaylor
Burkittaville
Jobo Walter
North Market Street
Frederick County Medical Society Members Listed 1850
A Frederick physician lists county medical society members from August 18 1850 with names in Frederick County towns such as Petersville Middletown New Market Libertytown and Catoctin Furnace. Most are dead except Fairfax Lobley Jerningham Boone and Nicholas J Dorsey, with notes on their current residences Indianapolis and Bockeystows. The list is attested by Wu Tyter Sr. president and Samuel Tyter secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Physiian
County Medical Society
William Tyler
William Waters
Albert Ruehle
Lloyd Dorsey
Jacob Baer
Jefferson Shields
Samuel Tyler
W. R. Banderson
Wm. Tyler, Jr
Jerningham Boone
Charles Smith Edward Bantz
Wm. Bradley Tyler
Fairfax Sohley
John Balizell
Nicholae J. Dorsey
Frederick
George W. West
Petersville
Thomas Springer
W. H. Creager
Charles J. Bear
Middletown
Robert Woolvon
Walkeraville
Walter O. Mead
Bockeysstowe
J. W. Gover
H. M. Anderson
New Market
Thomas W. Pottenger
Catoctin Furnace
Richard Dorsey
Libertytown
Fairfax Lobley
Bockeystows
Nicholas J. Dorsey
Indianapolis
Wu. Tyter
Samuel Tyter
The Limited Mail at City Opera House
Elmer E. Vance presents The Limited Mail at the City Opera House on January 15. The dramatic piece is praised as highly realistic with spectacular electrical effects a real saw mill in operation and a thrilling wreck that may surprise the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Vance
City Opera House
Jannuary 15
Butcher Luther Wintera Injured by Large Steer
Trentville butcher Luther H. Wintera suffered serious injuries after shooting a nine hundred pound steer that charged him from behind the pen. While stooping to pick up a saw, the animal kicked him, breaking his jaw, knocking out teeth, and swelling one eye. He is reported to be recovering as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther H. Wintera
Trentvilla
Wintera
General Assembly adjourns after brief teasions to Monday
After brief teasesions last night both branches of the General Assembly adjourned until Monday night. In the Senate the committees were announced with Senator Rohrback as chairman of the committee on railroads and canals and the committee on amendments to the constitution and a member of five other committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Senate
Rohrback Ia
Concert by St Cecelia Guild and boy soprano from St John’s
The St Cecelia Guild of All Saints Episcopal Church plans a concert early next week featuring eleven year old boy soprano Thomas Dobson from St John’s Washington DC, with organist Mr Freeman accompanying and performing pieces. Dobson’s soprano voice spans two octaves and four notes and has drawn praise from The Sun after a Baltimore performance. Also listed are hotel grill items and a Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting set for Monday night January 13 at 7 30 in their Court Street rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecelia Guild
St. Cecelia’s Guild
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
St. John’s Church
Washington
Thomas Dobson
Freeman
St. John's
Baltimore
the Sun
Aga Bird
Freedom
Woman's Christian Tamperance Union
Court ‘Street
Local Event Listings and Advertisements
City Botel Grit announces a 7.30 to 11.30 banquet tonight with free admission for all. On Thursday January 16 Frederick’s talent will entertain at Y M C A Mall at 7.30 p.m. featuring food and entertainment for the town’s young people. St John’s Beneficial Association will hold a meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St John’s Hall. Prices reduced on suits and overcoats. Edward James, tailor, 4 West Patrick Street. City Hotel Grit advertises fried oysters, chowder, and Lynn Haven Bay oysters at 40 cents per dozen from Wa. C. Boteler, M. D. Eye ear nose throat specialist offering cataract removal and cross-eye correction. London Hospital treatments for Ostarrh and precise eyewear fitted. Dressmaking by Kaper at 86 East Church Street with focus on gown development and proper fit.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Wabrington
Jad
Maryland
Mountain
W. L. Moorz
Weather Bureau
City Opera Hall
Lelberge
J . E. Walker & Co
Miss McGea
Marshall Miller
Young's
N. Hauer
L. M. Nixdorff
Scrogs the
St. Cecilia Guild
City Hotel Grill
Galt & Bro
Doll Bros
Thomas F. B. Grossnickle
Thomas Franklin Bittle Gross, Nickle
Peter Grossnickle
Ellerton
Grosanickle German Baptist Church
David Ausherman
John M. Bussard
F. M. Glenn
U. B. Church of
Myersville
George Whalen
Borkittaville
Charles Viertz
J. W. LeGore
Legore
Lima
J E. W. Bargets
BAC
Inais
Sunday Schools and Societies
Governor Smith
Mise
Lucy A. B. Worthington
Frederick County Medical Society
Lynn Haven Baya
Bella
Ealta
St. John's Beneficial Association
St. Johan's Ho
Edward James
City Hotel
Grit
Lynn Haven Bay
Dresamaking
East Church Street
Scarfe
Jons Heasparoxsos
Neidig & Miller
DIG & Miller
Atock
Asle
Choice
Cholee
Bae
Dtc
Neidig & Milleh
Clinton B. Maln
N. Market St
Sanogie & Wagaman
Frederick, MD
China
F B. Sappington
Ian
North City
Geo.s
Rodook & CO
Wessas Io
Rodoce & CO
Y Winkie Trrectors
Frederick CO
Telephone
Rice
E. Yourth St. C
Rica
Fredk Co
Ga Bandi
Sandin
Weare Ciesla
Potomac River
Willard
Keller
Market Street
Mra
Hauer
Foul
Sultan
R. B. Randall
Ile
Patrick
A. L Or
L. Engelbrecht
Anderson
Ramaburg
Patrick Street
Wea
Boller, Radister
Sampa
Pipes
J E. Price & CO
B. F Zimmerman
Feagaville
B. H. Blackaton
Joseph Glaze
Bart Church
Bia
Daniel Orimuius
Dlidim
Madison Street
Marshall Mier
C. J. Staley
Lewis M. Nixdorf
We Church St. Apnly
A.C Carlin
West Patrick St. Sau
E. Patrick St
Wm H. Burger
Sapadic
East Third Street
C. A. Castle
JFFOR
N. Market Street
Wim. H. Shipley
W. Third Street
Poghereton Elven
E M. Biser
West Third Street
West Fala Street
Charles P Levy
Activat
Young
Adies
Misa McGee Needlework Department
Ideal Company
Chicago
Eletricians
Itc
Board of Engineers
Senifre Geo
A Zeller
4Th St
St. Louis
Mie
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