In History July 18: Jones and notable deaths listed
The entry notes John Paul Jones death in Paris and birth in 1747, plus other historical figures such as Arthur Penrhyn Stanley born 1810 and died in 1901, Mercer Taliaferro Hunter born 1809 and died in Virginia, Rose Terry Cooke born 1827, Charles Emanuel Schenck born 1825, Horatio Alger born 1834. It presents brief biographical markers in a commemorative style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul Jones
Paris
Jones
John Paul
Wes Arihur Penrhyn Stanley
Westminster
Impoten
Mercer Taliaferro Hunter
Essex County
Rose Terry Cooke
Springfield
Mass
Charles Emanuel Schenck
Switzerland
Berne
Horatio G. Alger
Matick, Maas
Frederick city visitors list and local engagements
Purely personal notes list residents and visitors in Frederick and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs Howard Brugh, Etzlar of Woodsboro, Koogle of Middletown, Miss Enma Batzler of Baltimore, Master Donald Steiner visiting Baltimore, Mr Charles E Saylor, Garméndia of Tuscarora on a short New York trip, Mrs Joe Gonlin and Chicago relatives, Alice Spencer of Philadelphia staying with Mrs Bose, Milton Herman and Arthur McCubben of Washington, Bessie Butler of Washington returning from visit, Mrs EaDow of Washington traveling with niece Mim Key, Hildebrand recently back from the Philippines, Matrice Boutzahn returning from North Carolina, Mrs WA Harley leaving for Mt Crawford, Hawin Suimmel joining Gaston Minstrels around Sept 15, Rev John W Nott sailing from Boston to visit Scotland, Braddock Heights visitors including Geo Alfred Townane and Roe Swisher, Prof O V Smith leading math at Mt Gretton Park, and South Market noted in Brons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Brugh
Odlunbin
Etzlar
Woodsboro
Frederick
Koogle
Middletown
Enma Batzler
Chicago
Jefferson, Paiss
Alice Spencer
Philadelphia
Charles W. ‘Bose
Braddock Heights
Milton Herman
Arthur McCubben
Washington
Misa Bessie Butler
Eichelberger
Court Square
J.P. Frook
Myersville
WA. Harley
Lefs
H. W. Wissler
Hawin Suimmel
Carrion Ferguson
Payoes Ghia
Migs Nannies Bargar
Brunswick
J. B. Weirtz
Jefferson
Harry H. Iss Hanshew
West Patrick Street
Seavel
Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania Chantaagus
Mt. Greton Park
Brons
Sick and recoveries noted in local notices
The notice reports Justus Miller Sr. ill at North Market street. Sr. Daniel Brons, sexton of Middletown Reformed Church, survived a wall collapse at the old Sunday school building and is recovering. Dr. T. A. Ramsy of Brunswick, ill for weeks, departed Charlestown for Colorado Springs to regain health. a letter confirms safe arrival. Say you saw it in The Nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus Miller
North Market Street
Daniel Brons
Sexton
the Reformed Church
Middletown
Old Reformed
T. A. Ramsy
Brunswick
Charlestown
W. Va
Colorado Springs
Col
Reformers Gather at Pen-Mar Reunion in 1902, Large Attendance
About 7,000 people attended the Reformers reunion at Pen-Mar yesterday. Rev. A. R. Bartholomew of Allentown and Rev. Charles Hamilton Coon of Philadelphia gave addresses on The Watchword of the Ages and The Old and New respectively. Ziegler's Pen-Mar Orchestra and Heidelberg church choir provided music. The event featured a call to stop engine shifts near the auditorium during services and concluded with a session of the Potomac Synod planning the next meeting at Memorial church in Washington on October 14, 1903. Frederick clergy were present including Rev. W. Pontins and Rev. T. Bottmeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Valley
A. R. Bartholomew
Allentown
Charles Hamilton Coon
Philadelphia
Ziegler
Servicsa
Potomac
Samuel’ H.stein
Mechanics
Burg
Memorial Church
Washington
A. San‘te6
E.R. Deatrick
Orgion Ara
Jie ‘Martinabur
Ecratary
Hamberab
Presbyterian Lawa Fete Delights With Music and Treats
The Presbyterian fete featured Deliofona ices and cake served in the evening. Proceeds benefit the church. An extensive program of readings recitations and vocal and instrumental music was performed. Participants included Miss Charlotte Baker Thariette McDannel Rory OMore Alice Dean and Hammond Olary with Emily Maulaby Teabelle Zimmerman and others delivering readings and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantn Mize
Rory O’more
Alice Dean
Hammond Olary
Emily Maulaby
Teabelle Zimmerman
Reading
Charlotte Baker
Turnpike Option Accepted for Chambersburg Area Line
The purchase of the turnpike from McConnellsburg to Emmitsburg by promoters of the Chambersburg Green Castle and Waynesboro trolley company is assured with bulk transfer planned around August. The 30 day option covered a route from McConnellsburg over the mountain via Mercersburg Greens Castle to Waynesboro and across South Mountain for about 15000 dollars. Principal stockholders are G Fred Zeigler John Shook AG McLanahan and Frederick Hook of Greens Castle.
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McContellsburg
Emmitsburg
Chambersburg
Greencastle
Waynesboro
Breok
McCompeilsburg
Mercersburg
Greancastle
South Mountain
Messrs. G. Fred Zeigler
John Shook
A. G. McLanahan
Frederick Hook
Gonta Receives Church Carpet For Dollar Donations
New Jersey girls earned church carpets by pooling dollars. about forty participated with varied accounts of how they earned the money. Mildred Dangler, age 20, purportedly earned hers by kissing a village butcher, who claimed value received. Justice Trandie's court heard cases including James Jackson, colored, Mt Pleasant, held on $100 bail, and Wilfred and Mary Garver, charged with disorderly conduct, fined $1 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonta
New Jersey
Somat
Mildred Dangler
Miss Dangler
Trandie
James Jackson
Mt. Pleasant
H. ‘Trandie
Libertytown
Wilfred Garver
Mary Garver
Sams Jestios
Grace A. M. EB
Sud Costa
Doctor Hendrix Performs Successful Operation in Washington
Dr. 5 C Hendrix traveled to Washington to operate on Mrs H D Reave wife of the clerk to the Military Committee of the House of Representatives. The operation at the National Homopathic Hospital was successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5.C. Hendrix
Washington
H. D. Reave
Yife
Military Committee
House of Representatives
National Homoopathic Hospital
Bear Dows Picnic at Braddock Heights
On Churassy July 24 the Hear Down Club will host an all day picnic at Braddock Heights with ironshieldsy preparations underway and great anticipation for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Dows
Great
Hear
Braddock Heights
Bear Down Club
Broxpre Comartzr
News of Roterest Hove and Thore Xoeterslay Today
Governor Smith appointed the State Library Commission. Lola Sterling was seriously burned at her home in Orlefelad. An addition will be built to Orig Field High School for a seapual training department. The Pocomoke Fair opens next month. The straw crop of M B Montgomery was burned, with 40 bushels of wheat. A Confederate monument was dedicated at Cumberland. 16 Confederate graves are unknown. John Langhammer became U S Marshal, taking oath to succeed Airey. Cumberland carpenters strike spreads, 98 on strike, work at a standstill. Funeral of ex-Sheriff George Nicholas Fringer held in Westminster. Josiah W Jones harvested 40 bushels per acre on 44 acres, and 36 on 46 acres. Frank Sweigert of Middleburg died from injuries from a fall. Thomas Grant, trapeze performer, died in Lebanon Pa from a fall. formerly an athlete at Cumberland YMCA. Charles Ward alias Tobe Ward, who murdered Georgeanna Hill, captured at Sparrowe Point. confession given. Harper’s Ferry reports fire near old Stone Fort spreading rapidly. Canal boat W A Whitcomb disabled at Hour Locks. coal cargo unloaded after hole in bottom of boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roterest Hove
Thore Xoeterslay
Smith
State Library Commission
Lola Sterling
Orlefelad
Origfield High School
Pocomoke Fair and Agricultural Association
M. B. Montgomery
Travilah
Montgomery County
Cumberland
United States
William ¥. Airey
George Nicholas Fringer
Westminster
Olney
Josiah W. Jones
Frank
Sweigert
Middleburg
Washington County
Charles
Ward
Tobe
Georgeanna
Wise Avenue
Sparrowe Point
Towson
Harper's Ferry Cays
Maryland
Whitcomb
Lizer
Williams Port
Picnic notices across towns and churches
Several community picnic announcements list locations including La Favorita grove at Matthew's Church in Hill and Mrs Hawker's grove. Additional events mention Kemp town Providence church August 6, Jefferson picnic at Mrs Hawker's grave August 16, Bethel Sunday school picnic moved from August 9 to 28, and the Rocky Spina picnic set for August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladissburg
Troops Stationed Outside Town For Month’s Vacation
Two troops of United States Cavalry E and B are stationed just outside town for a month’s vacation. The scene features soldiers marching with colors and a welcome from locals as the regiment rests about a half mile from town center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Cavalry
July Month in Summer and Local Notices
The July month is described as midsummer with picnics and camp meetings while noting heat and a smallpox vaccination push at Blue Ridge Summit resorts. Also mentions social exchanges with editor Mary Jane and an estate sale near Germantown, Montgomery County, detailing two farms with prices per acre and total sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Beecher
Manhold
Blue Ridge Summit
Norwood
Special Meeting of Presbytery of Baltimore Called
Rev Dr Henry Branch stated clerk calls a special meeting of the Presbytery of Baltimore for July 28. Meeting will dismiss Rev B A Sneak to the Presbytery of Winchester and relieve Rev F Bigdon on a call from Brunswick church. Rev Harry S Eckes is moderator. Also notes about Devoe lead zinc paint manufacturing.
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Presbytery of
Baltimore
Henry Branch
B. A
Presbytery
Winchester
F. Bigdon
Brunswick Church
Harry S. Eckes
Maryland's Famous Doll From Letitia Penn of 1699
The famed English doll carried by William Penn to his American colony arrives in Montgomery County Maryland for display after 300 years. At 20 inches, with striped brocade dress and a hoop skirt, she remains the oldest doll in America, cherished by visitors and local history enthusiasts alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letitia Penn
William ‘Poon An
England
Canterbury
Atlantic
William Penn
Letitia
Little Miss Rankin
Philadelphia
Montgomery County
Maryland
America
Queer tax dispute leads to larceny charge in Carroll County
A tax collector’s plan to seize unpaid taxes on Arbaugh land near Hampstead led to a change of security measures and the discovery of a harvested rye crop later missing. A warrant was issued for A N Arbaugh on a larceny charge as authorities pursue repayment of back taxes. The report also notes local baseball games and building activity in Middletown with new homes and church foundation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Woodberry
A. N. Arbaugh
Arbaugh
Hampstead
John
Birloklin
Tye
Thia
Strickkin
Etriokélin
Middletown
Ezra Beachley
Boutzahn
Eli Boutzahn
Funeral for Mrs Catherine Ingman held in Baltimore
The funeral of Mrs Catherine L Ingman formerly of this city occurred after death at McDaniels Talbot county on Tuesday. Services were by Edward W Wroth of All Saints Protestant Episcopal church. Interment followed at London Park cemetery. Nearby notes report staff changes and local events at Athletic Park and a straw ride hosted by Edward S Hichelberger with guests traveling from Frederick. Real estate transfer announced in Ellerton. Braddock Heights dance arranged with hourly car departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine L. Ingman
McDaniels
Talbot County
Singapore
Frederick
Edward 8. Hichelberger
Csurt Square
Local notices mix with sale ads and events in Frederick
Fragmented OCR lists various notices and ads from Frederick area newspapers. Mentions excursions to Myeraville and Braddock Heights events, shop closings, sales on shoes and corsets, and Lutheran reunion at Pen-Mar Park with train specials. Also notes Sunday excursion fares by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and a large clearance sale on shirts and fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen-Mar
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio BR. R
Frederick
Baltimore
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W. L. Moors
Feet
the Weather Bureau
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Mech
Nath Bank
G. Gronike
Markey’s
Q. Thos
Kemp
John Ridencts
Bad Peter
Beo
Iaddock Heights
Danita
Dail's
Dolls Inden M. P.S
Grocers Soderick & Lipps
Khep
Canada
Blue Ridge
Pen - Mar
Potomac Synod
Mary Jane
Frederick News
Middletown Valley Register
Bn Anee
B.F. Gaghes
Germantown
Wellsee Hughes
John A. Warfield
Saga
Devoe
Athletic Park
Eastern Stars
Frederick Athletic Club
Batteries
Eckstein and Reynolds
Slagie
Althaugh
Broeder and Grove
West Seventh Street
Cea Croulas
Edward
Heinlein
Anness Change
Loraine Simpson
East End
Libertytownr
Mrz. Simpson
Atgoastist
W. A. Bennett
New London
Brenner
C. L. Wachter
Sabillastinle
Leander Wachter
Ellerton
Wm. A. Grossuickle
Braddock
Wen
Colliislon
Sol
Order of Red Men
W. Trickett Gllen
Princess Anne
Charles G.conley
Frank Donalley
Weisa Brothers
Bastinake
Samuel A. T. Spring
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Logal Mention
Nottes
Ridenour
Myereville
Myeraville
Taly
Bolla
Staley
STAUR
J. Gladeile
H. Harrington
Patrick'street
Braddock ‘Helghee
Braddock ‘Beights
Clainob
Fiohio
Evangelical
Grace
Sanday
Aenoois
Plase
St. Braddock
Cara
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Belo Coat
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Feagaville
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Goa
Aleo
Tiffany
Callat
S.N. Market Street
M. Srimer
G.L. BE
Hagerstown
Islas
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Serpone
Sacrance
Andy
Savas
Saya
Clinton
Main
Glinton
E. Mad
Ee N. ‘Market
Frederick County
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The
Slmouy
Isanogle & Wagamar
F. B. Sappington
Cather
B. Sappingtoms
GEO
Rodook & GO
Rodock
A. T. Rigk & Sons
ALT. Rice & Sos
Frederick, MD
Rederick County
Wks Builders OF
Wales
Thleto Park
Nigee
DHEE
E. . Peterman
Spiaran
Josapew
Gaver
Bretton
Court Street
iSdawly Sdwin Devileies
Devileiss & Urwer
Insurance
Doll & Albaneh Bullétur
North Market Strest
Fredeeto
Actidawly ' Mma
Niocodemub
Frederick Co
Faodants
Servace
Court Strest
H Eckstein
Catoctin Mountain Road
Newman
SALE
Schleyeville
Samuel Wert- Panes
Sarena
Improvement Loan and Building Association of
East Birth
Fifth Street
Noah BE
Cramer
L. M. Nixporrr
Bentz Street
Magruder
Freeerick Dungtion
Beckie
Maeraory Tyivdaet
City
Sso
Monorram
J. F W
Pioder Ellte
Waters
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