This Date In History Jan 30 Highlights
History notes include Charles I beheaded in 1649, Charles Rollin born in Paris in 1661, Walter Savage Landor born 1775, Charles Lord Metcalfe born 1781, Charles Bradlaugh born 1833, steamship Elbe sinking with heavy loss, General Andrew Jackson Smith dying in 1891, and Admiral Daniel Lawrence Braine dying in 1995 in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Betheaded
Charles Rollin
Pariu
Walter Savage Lander
London
Elbe
Lloyd
North Sea
Andrew Jackson Smith
St. Louis
Danilel Lawrence Braine
Brooklyn
Personal News From Frederick Citizens and Visitors
Purely personal notes list residents and visitors returning from trips to Washington Cumberland Baltimore Atlantic City and Dodge City Kansas. Several locals are named with brief travel updates plus a funeral attendance in Middletown and an advertised letters column listing names for pickup at the Frederick post office January 25 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ingle
Washington
Elizabeth Baller
Cumberland
Grace Phobus
Baltimore
Joseph Rosenstock
East Second Street
Roger Motter
W. W. White
Buck Lodge
Montgomery County
Frederick
Johnson Dutrow
Henry Wineberg
Atlantic City
Frank Strailman
Dodge City
Kansas
West Fourth Street
BH. Hargett
Wm. Hoiter
Middletown
Mary M. Pear
Frederick City
Getlemen
Tom Brown
Philip J. Debold
W. A. Fraily
Dr. French
Charles James
Eddie Kerrigan
Will Smith
W. A. Sherwood
W. H. Schell, Jr
Emmet Williams
E. Ipp
Laptes
Jennie Frazer
Lotte Gosley
Annie Howard
Minnie Holland
Nellie A. Haugh
Ida Jones
John Mader
Market quotes and patent Medicine ad in Frederick
Prices show wheat at 76 cents per bushel and shelled corn at 25 cents per bushel with 1.75 dollars per barrel. An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic for nerves and stomach, urging readers to get Hood's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Hood
Religious World Notices and Lutheran Rededication
Weekly religious notes cover sermons across local churches from Evangelical Lutheran to Episcopal and Presbyterian. Rededication services at the Lutheran church draw large crowds, with a $6500 improvement cost and further funding sought. Illnesses include several parishioners and community members under care.
Funeral for Isaiah Mealey Held Saturday Afternoon
The funeral service for Isaiah Mealey was conducted Saturday at 2 PM at the house with Rev. Dr. Eschbach and Rev. Osborne Ingle officiating. Pallbearers included Wm. P. Manlsby H Hargett George W. Vanfossen P L. Hiteshew and Jefferson Krise. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery under C. Carty funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Mealey
Dr. Eschbach
Osborne Ingle
Wm. P. Manlsby
Agias H. Hargett
Geo. W. Vanfossen
P L. Hiteshew
Jefferson Krise
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
C. ©. Carty
Temperance union organized in Westminster Statewide
News of the state reports a temperance union organized in Westminster. Other items note Judge Stump for a gap at his Cecil county home, and the death of Mr Ralph Jackson in Monard county at eighty. A severe snowstorm affects Hagerstown Pocomoke City Worcester county. Rear-Admiral Kimberly addresses Naval Academy graduates at Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Judge Stump
Cecil County
Ralph Jackson
Monard County
Hagerstown
Pocomoke City
Worcester County
L. A.imberly
Naval Academy
Annapolis
A. O. Armstrong
Methodist Episcopal Cburch
South
Rockville
Baltimore County Agricutural Society
Towson
Board of Managers
Maryland Cement Company
Sparrow’s Point
Garret Tract
Oakland
Cranesville
Edward Greenfield
Waldorf
Charles County
George L. Robey
Fifth Maryland Regiment
Wilmer
McKuen Manor
Muirkirk
Prince Georges’s
QO. J Kinsolving
Dr Dixon’s Sanity Hearing Finds He May Not Govern Himself
A jury assembled at the Frederick county courthouse for a de Ianatico inquirendo to determine Van Buren Dixon’s capacity to manage his affairs. Witnesses described notable changes in appearance and behavior after his January arrest and removal to Montevue Hospital, including poor room conditions and a failing state of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jury
de Ianatico
Patterson
Wm. Pearre
van Buren Dixon
Tan News
Dixon
Montevue Hospital
Biser
McSherry
Engle
Farmers & Mechanics’ National Bank
Montevae Hospital
Pearce
E. ¥. Goldsborough
Hamilton B. Showman
Charles D. Doll
Philip Hiteshew
Alvin C. Doering
George Phoebus
John J. Bielfeld
Josiah Marken
George A Gilbert
Andrew Babel
Eyler
John W. Rhinehart
Christian T. Albaugh
Mr. Goldsborough
Urner
Tennessee
Frederick
Milton A. Woodward
Woodward
Dr. Dixon
Strees
Edward Houck
Eagle Hotel
Montevus
Houck
Oscar Buracker
Bauracker
Harry Jones
Monierne
Mr. Houck
Sol Stern
Mr Houck
Mr. Doll
B. Kroodle
Hotel Burgess
Boodle
Canlin House
Carlin House
Harry DD. Falvacy
Monte- Vue Hospital
Testimony Ends as Jury Receives Case at Court
Testimony closed at 2 40 and the jury was locked in after failing to reach a verdict. Sheriff Patterson ordered appar for the jurors. Dr. Harry Fabrney cautioned about the man’s aging quirks, suggesting a guardian might be wise. Rev Dr J S Kieffer injured in a ice fall at his Hagerstown home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Montevue Hospital
Nicodemus
Harry Fabrney
Patterson
City
J. S. Kieffer
Hagerstown
Zion Reformed Church
Fire destroys stable on South Market Street
A stable behind Dr Harvey Gatzendanner’s property on South Market Street burned, along with hay and corn. James Poole saved the horse. damage estimated at 300 to 400 dollars with 275 dollars insured. Fire likely started by boys firing a cannon near the building. The scene drew a crowd and firefighters controlled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Market Street
Harvey Gatzendanner
James Poole
Farmers Institute at Westminster Opens Today
A state farmers institute is held at Westminster today and tomorrow with morning afternoon and night sessions. W L Amess of the Maryland Agricultural College directs proceedings. Powell Van Alstyne and others from New York lecture on agriculture dairying and fruit growing. It is hoped President Daniel C. Gilman of Johns Hopkins will speak on education at an evening session. Carroll county farmers show great interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Westminster
W.L. Amess
Maryland Agricultural College
Messrs. Powell and
van Alstyne
New York
Daniel C. Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Round Supervisors Appointed by County Board
The Board of County Commissioners appointed road supervisors for Johnsville District 17 Daniel Boone Samuel A Stitely Charles Hammond Jeremiah W Etzler W F Keefer James Hahn Joshua KE Grossnickle Emory W Saylor J L Haugh Scott Grimes Peter G Sauble W Scott Rinehart David W Six Edward Garber B Anders Reaber Bohn John T Clabaugh The board also settled with the road supervisors of Woodville and Linganore districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Johnsville
Daniel Boone
Samuel A. Stitely
Charles Hammond
Jeremiah W. Etzler
W. F. Keefer
James Hahn
Joshua KE. Grossnickle
Emory W. Saylor
J. L. Haugh
Scott Grimes
Peter G. Sauble
W. Scott Rinehart
David W. Six
Edward Garber
B. Anders
Reaber Bohn
John T. Clabaugh
Woodville
Linganore
Grain Elevators Destroyed by Fire in Charlestown
Fire consumed grain elevators on the northern Charlestown section along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Wheat, corn, and all machinery burned after a passing freight crew raised the alarm. The building, believed set on fire, was uninsured or covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Baltimore and Ohio
W. Scott Kennedy
First Century Run of 1899 by Westminster Cyclist
William Y. Barth of Westminster completed Maryland's first century ride of 1899. He started from Westminster at 6 AM heading to Baltimore and Ellicott City, then returned to Westminster by 6 PM, covering twelve hours. The former Baltimore cyclist set a notable early season distance record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Y. Barth
Westminster
Baltimore
Maryland
Barth
Ellicott City
Roop Recovery Reported After Illness Abroad
Rev Wm Roop the young German Baptist clergyman has recovered from illness in Naples Italy and arrived by steamer in New York on Saturday. He was returning from a tour of Europe and Palestine when he fell ill. His home is Meadow Branch ocat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Roop
Wm. E. Roop
Naples
Italy
New York
Europe
Palestine
Meadow Branch
Ocat Westminster
Syrup of Figs Promotes Permanent Relief From Constipation
Advert shows that old remedies offered only temporary help and warns buyers to choose the genuine Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. for lasting benefit. It emphasizes lasting effect over transient laxatives and calls for informed purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Hamser's Pond Skating Opens Tonight at Seven
Admission six cents. Smooth and safe skating promised for Juniors with new uniforms. Also notes on the Polar Star cruise and a grand operatic spectacle at City Opera House on February 2 and 3 with matinee on the 4th, prices listed for balcony parquette and orchestra seats. Brish Bros promote special kitchenware sale for granite dish pans water buckets and covered stew pans. Four sets of new scenery and 100 children in costumes with calcium lights and loud music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Junior Steam Fire Engine Company
Frank B. Rhodes
Viola Bowers
Revier
Frederick
Aurora
Leo Wineberg
Sherlock Holmes
Percy Myers
Leo Walsh
Napoleon
Roy Ruland
Dewey
Mr. Howard
Young
Robinson Crusoe
Harry Schroeder
Captain Billy Millions
Hamser’s Pond
Orchestra
Brish Bros
Linen Towels and Silk Goods at Deep Discounts
The notice promotes large Linen Towels 45x21 inches at 29 cents per pair, claiming 50 cents value. It also advertises Silk fabrics, plain and stamped shams, scarves, splashera and tray covers at half price. Feather Boagara items are advertised at half price, plus a flour exchange program in Frederick with a coupon in each sack offering 15 cents off per sack until supply runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorong
Frederick
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the Daily News
Wassnixoron
Sneelal Dispatch
W.L. Moors
The
Weather Bureau
Shiloh Remedy
New Merchandise Furniture
Rodock & Co
F. W. Staub
le Grand Flour
Ments
Young Stars
Sunday Schools and Societies
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Old Sunday School
Geman Baptist Church
Bruner
Fahrney
J. H. Wilhite
Trinity M. E. Church
L. M. F. Myers
Saint James’ Lutheran Church
Samuel
Evangelical Reformed Church
Eschbach
Jobo
E. L. McLean
Grace Reformed Church
Beckwith
W. Stinespring
U. B Church
God
Page Milburn
M. E. Church
Jages
St. Mary’s Chapter
Lutheran Church
M W. Hamma
Hamma
Scholl
W. Irving Parsons
Drs. Hamma
Holy Land
St. Paul's Missionary Society of
Pleasant Hill
Charles Feagans
Ida Haines
Mattie Martz
Pleasant Bill
Mattie Young
Yellow Spr
Pauline McCardell
Je Zimmerman
John Wood
East Fourth Street
Thomas Harper
Frederick Kintz
Catherine Beck
West Seventh Street
Henry EB. Haushew
Germantown
Margaret
William Bennett
South Street
Funbbaia
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Wade
Aghnson
Ine
Curstor i Mary
Johnson Laboratories
Pitrapiy Pita
Johnson
Sanus
Jonneon
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Tar News
Forei.com
L. E. Mullinix
Bagdad
L. E. Monn
John Hendrickson
Porentus
Madras
John Hewpnioxson
Neidig & Miller
Greater Frederick's
Nica
Newre & Mass
Marker St
Clinton i E. Main
North Market Street
T. J. Micwae
C. S. Cramer
Optician
Wm. C. Boteler
Market Street
Residence City Hotel
Sappington
Gail
danSdawis
B. Sappington
N. Market St
GEO
Sali
Jue
A. T. Rich & Sons
A. Wirkz & Sons
Embalmere
Nonth Market Street
Frederick, Md
Legrand
Ty F.w.s.vz
California
County
Railing
Jraing Grocery
Railing Grocery. Co
Tederick
C. E. Ramsburg
E. Ramsburg
E. Rus
Market St
J. Heisely Keller
Dewey Merritt
Sampson
Schley
Onra
Maine
Draga
Hobson's
U. 8
Heibley Keller
Lfred Ritter
Court Street
D. R
A Speciauts
University of Maryland
Carlton Shafer
Lexington ST
District
Chew
Ue Srodantm
Milton G. Urner Clayton
Hammond Urner
Keedy & Crner
Attorpers and Cennistor
Bouse
Mehisaawe Bables P Levy
Jaocensor Vo. V. S. Lary
Courteas
Civen
Gro Xe
NTC
Newe Job Office
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