January 15 in History Reflects Abolitionist and Early Statesmen
A historical sketch notes figures such as Filnia a noted abolitionist born Pettam Mass who spoke against slavery before mixed audiences and faced persecution. It also mentions Ist Mra Foster descendant of Cunler stock who educated in Sune Say schools then in Massachusetts joined the anti slavery drive and suffrage cause alongside Stephen G Foster. Edward Mvercett Massachusetts orator and ally of Webster dies in Boston. A separate incident reports a telescoping collision on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western near Hackensack Meadows with fatalities and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mup Livingston
New Litborn
Ian Albany
Filnia
Teagedian
Auby Kelly Lester
Idhal
Pettam Mass
Worcester
Foster
Cunler
Droviderice
Massachusetts
IMS
Stephen G Foster
Lea
Par Boon
E—dward Mvercett
Webster
Boston
Delaware
Hackensack Meadows
George Gemunder
New Lovelt
Admiral Schley Dinner Attendance Mixup Erased
Frederick resident relays a New York Arkwright Club note denying any slight to Admiral Schley. The club invited Schley for a January 16 dinner, but a calendar mix up forced him to keep an earlier engagement. The 700 resident members and 100 non residents include leaders in dry goods, railroads, and groceries, all ready to welcome him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Arkwright Club
Frederick
New York
Hom
Onra
Hoe
Tianity
Admiral Sampson
Colt & Dixon Packing and Manufacturing Company Incorporated
Articles of incorporation filed in Frederick Maryland name Thomas C Colt Samuel B Golf Hazel county New Jersey Elmer B Dixon Frederick W Obsaderfer Charles M Pixoz Philip M Hiteshew and John L Johnson seven member board capital stock 10000 for packing canning and dealing in fruits vegetables and related items with intention to purchase necessary property Cheap Publicity. For 23 cents you can get Frederick readers to know you seek a position or want a book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golt & Dixon Packing and Manufactring Company Incorporated
Colt & Dixon Packing and Manufacturing Cmpany
Frederick
Thomas C. Colt
Samuel 8. Golf
Hazel County
New Jersey
Elmer B. Dixoz
Frederick W Obsaderfer
Charles M. Pixoz
Philip M. Hiteshew
John L. Johnson
Rat Board
Tragic Skating Accident Claims Misa Jessie Thomas
Misa Jessie S Thomas daughter of Prof and Mrs Cyrus Thomas of Washington DC formerly of this city died after a skating disaster on the tidal basin near the Washington Monument. Two others perished and a score rescued as ice suddenly broke under more than a thousand skaters. Thomas a librarian for the US Bureau of Ethnology. Funeral set after remains arrive from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlas Thomas
Misa Jessie S. Thomas
Cyrus Thomas
Washington, D. C
Tty
Washington
Ios
Washington Monument
Miss Thomas
W. W Rosson
Henry C. Hamill
Arthur Wasserbach
Sylvester
Mr. Ross
Ross
Misa Thoras
Tne
Thomas
Kelly
Misa Noelite Thomas
Jessie
Nevitt
Dartmouth Street
Mount Pleasact
H M Adams
Misa Thomas
Jostast
United States Bureau of Ethnology
W.J. McGee
Bureau
Evangelical Reformed Church
John Halter
Joho M. Haler
East Third Strait
Mt. Olivet
Disaster on icy Washington canal claims several lives
A crowded skating area near the Washington Monument collapsed as ice gave way, sending about twenty skaters into the water. Police and rescuers, including Lieut. Bogie and Officer Farquhar, saved many as boats were launched and victims were pulled from the icy basin. Miss Thomas and Mr. Adams, a War Department clerk, perished after attempting to aid others.
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Washington. Monument
Little Bath
Miss Thomas
Mr. H. M. Adama
E Atrest Northwest
War Department
S Msn
Atost
Adams
Adems
Bogie
Farquhar
Miss Willie Ritchie Named Regent of Frederick DAR Chapter
The Frederick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Miss M Jane Williams residence on Tuesday January 18. Officers for the coming year were elected with Miss Willis M Ritchie as Regent and Miss Emily Maulsby as alternate delegate to the Continental Congress to convene in Washington DC on February 10. The chapter expressed regret over the resignation of former Regent Mrs Eich elberger and enjoyed a delightful entertainments hosted by Mrs Moya Williams and Miss Ella Shriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Daughters of the American Revolution
M Janes Williams
South Market Stract
Willis M. Ritchie
Bagr Johnson
Bouly Maulsby
Wallamse
E. Eichelberger
Mies Anoa B Fioyd
Continental Congress
DLA BR
Washington, D. DC
Mies Hieanor M. Johnson
Emily Maulsby
E S Richelberger
Moya Williams
Ella Shriver
New Trials Granted in Two Appeal Cases
New trials were granted in the appeal of Mary S Bouff vs Ralph Young and Sadie and William H Burgess vs Thomas Beater. The first, from Justice John Francis Smith, was tried December 11 with Miss Houff winning $75 50 for a loan claim. new evidence led to a granted new trial. The second, tried December 16, ended with a verdict for the appellant at $15, and the case moves to the February term beginning February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Bouff
Ralph Young
Sadie
Woiham H. Burges
Thomas Beater
John Francis Smith
Miss Houff
Young
Miss Hooff
Harp & Atchison
Appellee
Isaah Rohrback
William P. Madsby
John EB. B. Wood
Breach a Framine Suit in Hmmitsburg Territory
The case of Gertruge a0gE by Michatl N Lingg against Jacob Bentz for breach of promise was settled in the Circuit Court. A verdict of 15 dollars plus interest from the date was rendered for the plaintiff. Vincent Sebold represented the plaintiff and William P Maulsby appeared for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertruge
Michatl N. Lingg
Jacob Bentz
Goart
Hmmitsburg
Vincent Sebold
William P. Maulsby
Tas
Camberland Firemen Readiness for State Convention
Camberland firemen are enthusiastic over the approaching State Firemen's Convention to be held in the city in June. It is expected that six companies from Camberland will send about 360 firemen to attend the event in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Cam
Pesiend
Firederick
Jesuits Depart Frederick Novitiate For New York Home
The Jesuit novitiate at Frederick leaves East Second Street for St. Andrew's on the Hudson New York. A 116 member party, including 24 priests, begins a 640 am journey on a special Northern Central train to Poughkeepsie. Rector Fr. O Rourke delivers farewell remarks praising longtime hospitality and noting the community will continue in a healthier, larger setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Thia
St. Andrew's
Hudson
N.Y
Hovgghold
Intye
East Second Street
Father O'Rourke
Frederick
Poughkespsie
Second Street
Northern Central Railroad
W. Hasson, Jr
Baltimore
Ira Yookle
Poughkeepela
Fr. O'Rourke
Astve
Frederick Valley
Old City
Father Kane
Father Craig
Thess Passora
Fr. Richards
Sullivan
Society of Jesus
St. John’s Catholic Church
Fr. Williams
Cardinal Gibbons
East Church Street
The
Eisers
Father Pareses
Bilding
Father Ward
O'Callahsp
Noritiare
Tis
Farewell at Visitation Convent and Bank Directors Elected
In 1881 Dale built the west wing of the Novitiate and was later succeeded by Fr OKane and Fr Ward. Fr O Rourke became rector in 1891 and served continually. Jesuit ceremonies and a moving farewell were held at Visitation Convent chapel with Sisters present. Citizens' National Bank directors reorganized, naming J D Baker president and Holmes D Baker as assistant to the president. R Victor Young leaves Frederick for a Baltimore pharmacy position after years at Albert Pearce’s drugstore. many friends lament his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Gaffney
Citizens’ Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
J. D. Baker
Wm. G. Baker
Was. G. Zimmerman
Samusl G. Davall
Joseph McDivitt
J. T. Thomas
Ira L. Miller
OD. Hedges
Grayson OH. Staley
Paul O. Willard
Baltimore
R. Victor Young
Albert Pearce
South Market Shest
F.M. Schanze
Osrner
Pennsylvania
North Avenues
Young
Frederick
Great Chiefs Visit and Public Installations Notice
Local message from Chippens Tribe No 19 Improved Order of Red Men announcing a visit by the Great Chiefs of the Great Council of Maryland on the sleep of the 15th sun present moon and urging attendance. Also notes the annual public installation of officers for Gen. John F. Reynolds Post No 2 G A R on Monday evening January 19 1503 at 7 20 p m with donations requested. Grace Reform Mite Society anniversary event at Kemp Hall Friday January 18 83 7 30 pm featuring vocal soloists readers and instrumentalists with small admission.
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Chippens
Great Council of
Maryland
Joan
Baxsert
John F. Reynold
G. A. KR
Bsis
Woman's Christ In Temperance Unier
Dartstrest
P Macisty
Gomalander
Guanes A. Tucker
Grace Reformed Mite Society
Kemp Hall
Acinder
Lucy Hisenhater
Nadine Allen
Majiie Moberly
Marion Kolb
J. Alfred Ritter, Jr
Susan Markey
Mazie Smith
Albert Wallla
Irving Biser
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FRE Daily News
Wasmwaron
W. L. Moors
Weather Bureau
Notiaam
Emenyts Today Moser Marcus BR. Walliams
Satella
Markell
Zimmerman
Ira Tyler
Chas. Riehl
W. Rose
Luther Davall
P. Mavisby
H Bennett
John E. Phlesger
Rodock & Qo
John Hendrickson
Cardes Bros
KEW Industry
Nawa
Miaa Jessie Thomas
Jessie Thomas
D. A
Willie Ritchie
Mrs. Eitchelberger
Heged
O'Rourke
J.D. Baker
Pe Citizenb' National Bank
Frederick, MD
WM. G. Baker, Wbl G. Gemmerilan
Sandel G. Duvall
Jashler
Asst
Cuahler
Jungs Dno
Morten, DH Banarri
Jous
Rausuena
Wa G. Bang, CG. M. Tuowas
J, Roger Mosherry
James BE. Walker
Dasial Baker
Serpe
Len
Priven
John Henpnaionson
Fruit of Loom
Maslin
Newdig & Miller
NEW & Miller
Neldlg & Miller
Wwe
Lowell
Jamask Zia
UTR
Ketet
Neidig & Miller
Clinton E. Main
Main
Armadat
Ly N. Market
Frederik
Constanty
City Hotel
Lynn Haven
Long Island Sound
Ie Doren
A$ Enisa Bros
Grace Reformed
O. W. Hines
Ospital Optical Company
Washington, D.C
Park Hotel
Isbox Sags
Saks Optical Oo
Txus
Guty Hall Building
Frederick City
Florida
Ohio Railroad
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Ssillmore & Ohio
A. T. Riot & Sos
North Market Street
Frederick County
Thomas P. Rice
East Fourth Street
Rederick County
Farmer's Exchange
D. C. Kemp
BR. R. Lewis
J. H. Gambrill
J.C. Kemp
J. &. Thomas
Lewis
M. J. Dade
UG. Renns J L
Doub
All Saints and
Carsais Streets
P* H. BE. Smith
Magonic Temple
Franklin Street
Baltias
Frederick Firatand
Eatardek
Narzsdawly
Nicodemus
London
New York Hospital
WM. O
Boteler
N. Market St. Fredarleh
Aesdly
W. Patrick Stream
Edwin
Markall
Odie P
General Borvewe
George H. Zimmerung
E. Patrick Street
F. B. Sappington
Learing Ours Sale
Anz
Pew Coods
China
Gome
S &E. AY
Sappington
North Market Stroes
Newstar
George G. Rodock
Salemn
Rodook & GO
A. T
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