Notable Historical Deaths and Figures Across Generations
On this date a list of historical figures died and were born. Ferdinand II of Aragon, patron of Columbus, is noted alongside William Pitt the Younger born 1708, George Clymer of Pennsylvania, Rev. Whillins Brooks of Massachusetts, Captain Thomas F. Hines of Morgan's cavalry, and other 18th and 19th century notables with ties to American history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hle
Ferdinand the Catholic
Taxabella
Co.lumbus
Willam Pitt
Firittah Sutesani
Lord Chatham
Turgoe
George Clymer
Pennsylvania
Morrisville
Philadelphia
Whillins Brooks
Massachusetts
Boston
Thomas F. Hines
Morgan
Cavalry Corps
Frankfort, Ky
Purely Personal Pleasant Paragraphs From Frederick
A local column lists names of residents and visitors in Frederick, noting travels to Baltimore, Emmitsburg, Martinsburg and other nearby towns. It includes brief mentions of visits, moves, and social happenings involving J. M. Bayer, W. MacGill, Jacob Rosenstock, Rosa Birely, Blanche Shriner, Marie Diehl, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bayer
Baltimore
Frederick
Mollie Potts
Martinsburg
W. Va
Basil Buxton
Brooke I. Jamison
Walkersville
Wheat and corn prices quoted at Frederick market
Wheat quoted at 72 cents per bushel in Frederick today. Corn priced at 35 cents per bushel and $1.75 per barrel, with local market pricing reported in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Religious World notes and weekly church notices
Sunday schools and societies update with ministers from Trinity M E Church South and others preaching yesterday. Several churches report sermons and texts across Presbyterian, Lutheran, Reformed, German Baptist, United Brethren and Episcopal congregations with notes on weekly classes and upcoming socials and suppers. 108 received communion and 3 added at Grace Reformed with offering 22.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wilhite
Trinity
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Romanus
Evangelical Reformed Church
Eschbach
Mack IX
John
Jesus
Arnold
German Baptist Church
W. Stinespring
United Brethren Church
Page Milburn
M. E. Church
L. F. M. Myers
Saint James’ Lutheran Church
T. Freeman Dison
Presbyterian Church
Osborne Ingle
All Saints Episcopal Church
E. L. McLean
Grace Reformed Church
St. James' Lutheran
Trinity M. EB
South
St. Mary's Chapter
al Saints
Death Recalls Local Clergyman and Several Notables
The notice summarizes the deaths of Rev William L Ould a former pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Baltimore aged 46 and George I Brown a Cavetown merchant aged 62 from paralysis. Also reports Henry Griffith of Reedysville aged 83 Zachariah Fairfax a Liber ty town resident and Mary Bowers 72 widow of Stephen Bowers with funeral details and survivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. L Ould
William L. Ould
Presbyterian Church
Til Reservoir Street
Baltimore
Mr. Ould
Hampden Sidney College
Auburn Seminary
New York
Ould
George I. Brown
Cavetown
Washington County
Lutheran Church
Sesry Griffith
Henry Griffith
Noah
Marta L
Alt. Briar
Smith
Frederick Conoty
Polly Gnffith
Keeslysville
Zachariau Fairfax
Zachariah Fairfax
Libertytown
Singanore
Notable Maryland Casualties and Civic Notes
Prof Janes Keeley of Cech county is ill. John G Messick traveling salesman died in Ukton at age 67. Philip J Ahern 30 scalded to death in a Baltimore vat. St John College cadets attended Dr HK Green’s funeral in Annapolis. Ensign Bagley memorial tablet unveiled at US Naval Academy. Pratt Free Library trustees reelect old officers in Baltimore. Edward Orcutt 18 shot fatally in Hagerstown over craps quarrel. Matthai Ingram Co of Baltimore joins enamel ware group capital 30 million. Gen Orland Smith improving after surgery. Mrs Clementina Reckard, charged with killing her husband, guarded in Baltimore jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Keeley
Cech County
Wun. Brittinghuim
Worcester County
John G. Messick
Ukton
Philip J. Ahern
Baltimore
St. John College
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
New Pratt Free Library
Edward Orcutt
Hagerstown
Matthai
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Clementina M. Reckard
Azariah Reckard
Century-old Washington County woman Lucy Lake dies at 102
Lucy Lake a longtime resident of Hagerstown and Williamsport died at her home aged 102. Born near Williamsport in 1796 she remembered the burning of the Capitol in 1814. She married John Bellis in 1812 and requested burial in Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wver & Century
Lucy Lake
Washington County
Hagerstown
John Bellis
Williamsport
van Lear
Capitol
Washington
Judge Sloan Sentences Lynching Case Defendants
Judge Sloan sentenced James Gorman to ten years and George Thompson to eight years in the penitentiary after convicting them of attempted assault and abduction respectively. He criticized lynching and urged swift, sure punishment to uphold the law and protect women’s chastity in Allegany county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Sloan
Cumberlaw
James Gorman
Mary Long
George Thompson
Gorman
Thompson
Allegany County
Stake
Washington County
Advertised Letters at Frederick Post Office 1899
A Frederick Maryland notice lists remaining advertised letters as of Saturday January 21 1899. Gentlemen’s letters include Arthur Barger Samuel Knox Isaac S Russell. Ladies’ letters list Ella Anderson Carrie Brown A Font E Gardiner Elizabeth Kling Barbara Marriott John Oct Masa Sprigg A Shriver Pauline Sylvester Sophie Tottle Francis Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Barbara Marriott
John Oct
Masa Sprigg
A. Shriver
Pauline Sylvester
Sophie, D. Tottle
Francis Walliams
Frostburg State Normal School Plans Selected
State board of education has chosen Alfred Mason to design the new three story brick normal school at Frostburg with stone trim, eight large classrooms, and principal rooms. Ground breaking is expected early in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ew Normal School
State Normal School
Frostburg
State Board of Education
Alfred Mason
Roms
Weant Stone Wedding at Bruceville and Westminster
Marriage announced of Bruce Weant of Bruceville and Laura Stone of Westminster at Lutheran parsonage Union Bridge on January 12 by Rev. R. L. Patterson. Also notes Carroll County Teachers Institute sessions led by Dr. Forman and Westminster school building dedication Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weant—Stone
Bruce Weant
Bruceville
This County
Laura Stone
Westminster
Union Bridge
R. L. Patterson
Carroll County Institute
Carroll County
Teachers’ Institute
Winiday
Forman
Maryland entomologist lauds San Jose scale controls at Harrisburg meet
Prof. W G Johnson Maryland state entomologist outlined a model Maryland law allowing destruction of infested trees and urged Pennsylvania to adopt it. He spoke on a successful San Jose scale warfare and on needed legislation, noting plans to plant early potatoes in Blue Mountain area and a large order for 63 000 trees near Paw Paw West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Uarrinburg
W.G. Johnson
Agricultural Department
Heiges
Johnson
Blue Mountain
Theoil
Philadelphia
South Mountain
Paw Paw
W. Va
Markham’s Big Stock Company Opens Week in Frederick
Frederick town hosts Markham’s Big Stock Company at the Opera House with the military drama The Stars and Stripes starring Harry Markham and honoring Francis Scott Key. Shows begin tonight with reserved seats at 10 20 and 30 cents, on sale at Yeagle’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham
America
Harry Markham
Times
Stars and Stripes
Francis Stott Key
Yeacle's
Philomathean Society Debates Capital Punishment
The Philomathean Literary Society met Friday evening. The negative won the capi tal punishment abolition debate by a majority. Next meeting on January 27, 1899 features readings by Geo Bowlus recitations by D Hl Hargett and essays by Amon Burgee with a debate on the Paris treaty ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomatheass
Philomathean, Literary Society
Geo. Bowlus
D. Hl. Hargett
Amon Burgee
Baker Johnson
Ww. H. Bicodenius
R. Dennis
Dr. Bowlus
County Board assigns road supervisors in several districts
The Board of County Commissioners met and appointed road supervisors for Liberty District including Charles Etvler and others, Braddock District No 24 John W Layman, Levistown District No 20 Jacob Fichelberger, with a full board present to continue with New Market District supervisorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Sesson
Liberty District
Charles EB. Etvler
W. H. Baker
Joshua V. al- Laugh
Jacob E. Stitels
Charles E. Albaugh
W.H. Sorer
W. A. Jones
Geo. Mc Nusstanm
John A. Biddinger
Solopion A. Tucker
A. T. Etzler
Wilhelm. Whitmore
Braddock
John W. Layman
Levistown
Jacob Fichelberger
New Market District
Name Change Sought for Charlestown to St. Charles
Citizens of Charlestown West Virginia petition the legislature in session at Clarkston to rename the town. They argue that Charleston is too similar causing postal and transportation mix ups and misdelivered packages. The proposal notes Charlestown honors founder Charles Washington and recommends the name St. Charles to preserve the original significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
W. Va
Petit
Clarkston
Tean
Charleston
Chitheta
Charlestrain
Charles Washington
St. Charles
Hunters Return from North Carolina Quail Trip
Judge John Motter and guests J Roger McSherry Frank Evenhauer Edward Hubbs and Frank Fearre returned home Friday from a week hunting trip in North Carolina. The sportsmen bagged about three hundred fine quail and enjoyed the excursion. Hoots Sarsaparilla is advertised as a blood purifier and nerve tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Motter
Roger McSherry
Frank Evenhauer
Frederick
Edward Hubbs
New Market
Frank Fearre
Baltimore
North Carolina
Democratic reforms and evolving state government plans
A circular letter by Charles R. Darby advocates the Democratic program for popular government. It outlines districting by two congressional districts for Maryland, proportional representation via cumulative voting, lower state taxes, a state income tax, mortgage tax exemption, and direct U S Senate elections. The article contrasts Democratic and Republican views on decentralizing power and expanding citizen influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mateyland
Charles R. Darby
Sellmian
Mab
Democratic Party
Baltimore
United States
Democrary
Wien
Reappointed Board of Directors for Frederick County Society
The Agricultural Society led by President Hargett and Vice President Wertheimer reappoints the 2023 Board of Directors: D. C. Winebreuer, John T. Best, D. C. Kemp, J. W. Baughman, Arthur Potts, Harry B. Water, Dixon C. Walker, and Benjamin White. The current officers include the president, vice president, and treasurer Stauffer. A Syrup of Figs advertisement appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Agricultural Society
Hargett
Wertheimer
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Jast Year
D.C. Winebreuer
John T. Best
D.C. Kemp
J. W. Baughman
Arthur Potts
Harry B. Water
Dixon C. Walker
Benjamin White
Mr. Stauffer
Boyle's Pectoral Syrup Featured In Local Ads
Local notices tout Boyle's Pectoral Syrup as a top cough cure priced at 25 cents in drag stores. Also advertised is a 15 cent sack deal on flour, a church social at Trinity M E Church South, and a mid winteries sale at All Saints Sunday School room. St Marys Chapter hosts a benefit organ fund event. MU A Ladies Auxiliary meets at 1 South Market Street. Optician Mr A L Bader notes eye care services at City Hotel with free spectacles adjustments and exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
All Saints
Unclear OCR Item Sparks Speculation on Prices and Purchases
Fragmentary text hints at sale offers and price discounts with references to stalls or displays. Mentions a couple and various items marketed at a lower rate, perhaps a weekly bargain roundup. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are readable.
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the Daily News
Washinaron
Tum News
W.L. Moors
Weather Bureau
Boacets
Hewes
Chaigan
Rodock & Co
John Hendrickson
W.G. Thomas
H. L. Gise
York
BE. C. Middleton
Hyattsville
Charles Lochner
Leesburg
Walter Getty
Lewis Mehrling
Blanche Whitmore
Baker’s Valley
Mary C. Ramsburgh
Jesse Ramsburgh
Ramsburgh
14Th Street
Mary C. Peters
Emmitsburg
Daniel Haller
South Market Treet
West Virginia
Edgar McCardell
A. GC. McCardell
Samuel Hedges
Cumberland
J. B. Bittle
Pittsburg
Mary Clara
Bessie Taney
Michigan
Frederick M. Hartck
United States Army
Cuba
Zartsock
Washington, D. C
J. 5. B. Hart i
Harvey R
Charles P. Levy
Trusee
Valley Register
Middletown
Main Street
Sammuel Kefauver
Samuel M. Kefauver
T. Main
Ing
Wm. H. C. Kemp
Daniel Refanver
Elizabeth Carpenter
Pear
Barkinsville
W.L. Guyton
TBE Local Mart
Sunday Schools and Societies
News OF the State
Intercat
Eli Prost
Woooz. Main
Main
Aso
Groff Halles
Sarah Strawter
Baltimore Munual Aid Association
Justice Breer
Ty the
O'Leary's
Hood
Markham 'S Stock Company
Mir
Darby Untkes
Rocky
Sin
Buffalo Evenise
Harriet Anderson
West Patrick Street
Geo. Brangle
North Market Street
Columbia Kemp
East Third Street
George Wenz
Joseph Bark
Telegraph Street
Charles F. Hitselberger
California Fig Syrup Co
Serius
Searon
Neidig & Miluer
Greater Frederick
Lew Stone
Nedig & Muses
Market St
Uston E. Main
GEO
Rodook & OI
PE Big Store
Buack Berger
GEO. S. Roddock & Co
A. T. Rick & Sons
A. T. Rice & Lors
Funeeral
Embalmere
Ly General Lousshuld Repaira
Frederick, Md
Staub
California
Sears
F.W. Sears
Raising’s
RAM Xe Cacemay CO
Ralling Grocery
N. Marker Se
Bredarick
C. E. Rambburg
Ramsburg
J. Heisely Keller
Dewey Merritt
Sampson
Schley
Maine
Hobson's Choice
U.S
Professional Cares
Alfred Ritter
Court Street
Frederick, Ma
D. R. C. Nicodemus
N. Market Street
Crown and Bridge
University of Maryland
Jailton Shafer
East Lexington ST
Cire
Collestier
Sieweet
Aiton G. Lrner
Jayne O. Kaes- Hammond Urner
Urner
Reely & Genex
Smparaere
Stee
Dradence
Mis isAaw
Attorne F
C . S. Leave
Court Beas
DAES
TRE News
Wnewspape
E. D. Sumver
Trinity M. E. Church South
MU. A
D. Mantz
South Marketstreet
A. L. Bader
Br. Wm
Boteler
Market Street
Residence City Hotel
L. E. Mulliniz
Ragdad Bfp
OCR
L. E. Mourn
F. B
Sean
Thea
IanShawty
Blappington
Market S
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