Lass July 29 In History Recaps Notable Deaths and Events
The column lists historical figures including Thomas Corwin, William Wilberforce, Charles Anthon, John A. McDougal, Dr. William Pepper, Guzman Blanco, and the Confederate cruiser Alabama. It notes a cartridge works explosion near Lowell, Massachusetts causing twenty five deaths and fifty injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Corwin
Bourbon County
William Wilberforce
Alabama
Mersey
Charles Anthon
New York
John A. McDougal
Poe
Willis
Irving
Newark
N. J
William Pepper
University of Pennsylvania
Pleasanton
Cal
Guzman Blanco
Venezuela
Paris
Lowell
Masa
Excursion plans and a young accident headline the brief
Sunday trips to Baltimore and Washington are announced. A St Louis World’s Fair auto party travels via Frederick with attendees from New Orleans and Norfolk, ending near Hagerstown before joining others in Columbus. Eight year old Eston Mercer breaks his right arm after a wagon fall on his grandmother’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Frederick
Baltimore
Eston Mercer
Annie Mercer
Robert Mercer
Howard V. Darrow
Pushing extension track laying begins toward Smoketown
Grading has started on the extension from Smoketown toward the mountain as 25 more workers join the project. Poles between Grass Roads and Smoketown are set, the Cross Road section is spiked, Boonsboro line links to the extension, and wire has arrived to strengthen the line. Permanent track laying is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoketown
Hepperle
Hagerstown
Myersville
Lynch
Cross Road
Boonsboro
Cross Roads
Death Notices From Frederick Area Obituaries and Births
Deaths and funeral notices for Martha Stouffer Lucinda Martin John Ahal Morris Ahal infant Morris Creeger Hannah Hobbs Frank Willman Emma Sweeney and Charles Sweeney. residences Fred erick Thurmont and surrounding areas. services held at local churches and cemeteries with ministers Keller Harris Beard Davia Key Lewis Town and Mt Olivet included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Unionville
Jaly
Bright
Key
Wm. Davia
John Key
Fitz Gerald and Buffington wed in Harper's Ferry ceremony
Miss Susie Buffington daughter of Mr and Mrs Griffith Buffington of Randy Hook and Mr Michael Fitzgerald of Martinsburg were married at the Harper s Ferry Catholic church parsonage by Father James Colling. They will reside in Brunswick after spending time with friends in Shepherdstown. Mr Fitzgerald works as a contractor on the B and C division. Additionally Pearl Sprinkle daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sprinkle and Mr Guy Edmonston of Brunswick wed at Trinity Episcopal Church South Martinsburg W Va and plan to reside in Brunswick. William V Bartholow and Nor e Mull of this city quietly married at Rev E J McLean s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Rosskey
Baltimore
Jessa Claggett
Mutter’s
Estee Travers
Laurel
Marie Peddiecord
Liberty
Mary Orom
West South Street
Ridgeville
Mt. Airy
J. F. Davis
Louisa
East South Street
New London
Lillie M. Birely
East Church Street
Luther Kuhlman
Gettysburg
Wm. B. Outshall
Charles T. KE. Young
Reno
Harp
Ouster Foreman
Aon
Mra. W
T. Metzger
Jefferson
C. W. Isanogle
Nettie Ritchie
Misa Maggis Eisenhauer
Atlantic City
George W. Moser
Mysrsville
Columbus
Ohio
Miss Bird Kempton
J. P. Warner
Lillie Birely
Church Street
George William Smith
Waynesboro
Mildred Woodward
Richmond
Fitzgerald —Buffington
Susie Buffington
Griffith Buffington
Randy Hook
Michael Fitzgerald
Martinsburg
Harper's Ferry
James Colling
Frederick Cole
Sandy Hook
Shepherdatown
Fitzgerald
Brunswick
Mr. Fitzgerald
Dmonston—Sprinkle
Misa Pearl Sprinkle
John Sprinkle
Guy F. Edmonston
Trinity Episcopal Church
W. Va
C. D. Harris
Bartholow
Mull
William V. Bartholow
Miss Nore
E. J. McLean
East Third Street
Rosenstock Brothers Display Souvenir Pins and Building Photo
Rosenstock Brothers distribute souvenir pin trays to attendees who registered at the opening. Match boxes are presented to the gentlemen, each article bears a fine image of the firm’s new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenstock Brothers
Iaches
Raccoon trespasser kills nine chickens on South Market
A raccoon owned by Mr. Charles J. Wilcoxon of South Market street escaped last night and roamed the neighborhood, entering Miss Johnsons yard and slaughtering nine chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Wilcoxon
South Market Street
Misses Johnson
Manassas Manuevers to Train National Guard With Army
Military circles focus on joint maneuvers at Manassas Virginia next September drawing 25 000 to 30 000 National Guard members from multiple states The plan includes two main camps near Thoroughfare and mansesaa with 50 square miles of field terrain under engineer supervision Officials emphasize practical field training with health and sanitation measures while avoiding circus like scenes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manasess
Engineer Corps
Aray
Army
National Guard
Mmsneuvera
H.O. Heistand
James A. Moss
24Th Infantry
Governor’s Island
New York
Prince William County
Virginia
Bull Run
Gainesville
Mansesaa
Frederick D. Grant
U.S. A
Barry
Bias
Wint
A. L. Wagner
Manassas
Tennis Club and Brunswick Aces Tie In City Matches
The M O A Tennis Association and the Brunswick Tennis Association tied three matches apiece after yesterday play in the city. Smith defeated Yellett 2 6 1, Tome beat Hazel 6 4 6 1, and Armstrong beat Jones 4 6 1. Doubles saw Chambers and Digga defeat Tome and Wood 6 4 5 7 6 0. Armstrong edged Jones 8 3 in the decisive set after a 4 6 loss. Jones left to catch his train. Frederick players faced tough courts due to repairs and heavy ratings. John Armstrong, local manager for the C P Telephone Co., twisted an ankle during the match, leaving him slightly lame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.O.A Tennis Association
Brunswick Tennis Association
Smith
Yellett
Bravswick
Toma
Hazel
Chambers
Digga
Brunswick
Tome
Wood
Frederick
Armstrong
Jones
John Armstrong
C. & P. Telephone Co
Negro target of harassment on way to Charlestown
A mob in Clarksburg West Virginia challenged a Black man named Williams en route to Charlestown. The governor ordered West Virginia National Guard Company K to the depot, and about 2 000 locals gathered as soldiers formed a hollow square. The train departed with 50 guards and 3 000 rounds of ammunition amid shouts of Here bo ts! and racial tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Laura Knode
Harper’s Ferry
Clarksburg
W. Va
Charlestown
Company K
Handsome News Sign Graces Office Front
A handsome sign erected by The News in front of its office yesterday afternoon drew admiration. The gold leaf letters span the building, mounted on wire and bordered with gilt. The sign was crafted by Merril F. Moberly, expert painter and decorator, as part of recent block improvements removing poles and adding pavements and signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
Merril F. Moberly
Lutherans Reunion Draws Vast Crowd at Pen-Mar Park
The eighteenth annual Lutheran reunion for Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia Wheat Virginia and D C drew an estimated 10 000 to 15 000 attendees despite rain. Orphans Home Band from Loyaville Pa and a York Pa picked choir led by Prof Hueter and Prof Geasey performed. Lectures by Synod ministers and Rev Charles Fry followed the music. The next reunion is slated for July 27 1905 at Pen-Mar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Churchee of
Cumberland Valley
South Penn
Tressler Orphans
Loyaville
York
Alfred Hueter
Jacob Geasey
William Beippisch
Joseph Eyater
George W. Enders
Enders
Father
Reunion
Martin Luther
J. J. Kerr
Newville
Audienna
Luther
Adolphus Gustavus
George F. Gotwald
Board of Education
General Synod
Charles L. Fry
A. M
St. Luke's Oharch
Philadelphia
General Council
Thorsday
York, Pa
John L. Bible
Hagerstown
Edward 8. Leisenring
Obsmberaburg
George O. Henry
Shippensburg
Charles S. Tromp
Martinsburg
W. Va
Sudden Death in Hagerstown Area and Local Political Notes
Albert Showman died suddenly at his home near Hagerstown. Fred O Talbott is likely to be renominated in the Second district. James Cooper facing execution spends hours writing his history. Washington Grove camp meeting ended. Epworth League rally ongoing. Capital and Tilghman Co incorporated for 1000000 in Salisbury. Baltimore plans a new 14 story fireproof building at a key site. Augusta Benstall, 71, committed suicide at 762 George St Baltimore. Andrew Fox exchanged fire with three burglars near Cumberland. no injuries. Baseball: Arcades defeat West End Stars 7-1 after Elites fail to appear. Brust and Bennett on winning battery. Camp Rest tents hauled toward Buckeyatown. camp opens tomorrow, runs two weeks with listed campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Showman
Hagerstown
Fred O. Talbott
James Cooper
Washington Grove
Epworth League
William B. Tilghman
Baltimore
Augusta Benstall
George Street
Andrew Fox
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Excursions to Niagara Falls and Osmd en Park
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers popular Niagara Falls excursions from Frederick for 11.05 round trip on select July August September and October dates 1904. Tickets allow ten days return on all regular trains with side trips to Toronto and Thousand Islands at set prices. Stop overs permitted at Buffalo Rochester Geneva Walking Glen and Mauch Chunk. Resort at Allegheny Mountain opens June 18 featuring 12 renovated cottages and modern amenities with several daily through trains and Loco equipment. For full details contact pamphlet agents. manager W E Borwall Osmd en Station Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Niagara Falls
Frederick
Washington
Baltimore
Camden
Mt. Airy
Washington Junction
Toronto
Rochester
Thousand Islands
Buffalo
Rochester Junction
Geneva
Walking Glen
Mauch Chunk
Snaquehanna River
Lehigh and
Wyoming
Allegheny Mountain
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
W. E. Borwall
Osmden
Jane
Deer Park
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Bea Isle City
HN. J
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Local notices from Frederick 1904 district listings
Frederick area notices advertise a boys college opening on September 20 1901 and state scholar ships. A special meeting of the Frederick City Hospital board is set for 10 46 am at 41 East Second Street. Regular Braddock Heights dances and farmers picnic trips with plans to invite Secretary James Wilson. Eye examinations offered by Dr GO W Hines with a retrooscope and hotel visit dates in August. Special rail excursions to Washington Baltimore and seaside resorts with round trip prices and 16 day return windows. Mortgage clearance and jewelry sale notes conclude the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brederick Ctty Hospital
East Second Street
Q. Estelle Oastrix
Onra
Braddock Heights
James Wilson
GO. W. Hines
Capital Optical Co
Washington, D. C
Park Hotel
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Frederick City
Frederick
Barber Cedes Law After Refusal in Hagerstown
John P. Wagner president of the Beate Board of Barbers Examiners traveled to Hagerstown to confront a barber who refused to obtain a license claiming the law is unconstitutional. The barber told Wagner he would not comply with licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Wagner
Beate Board of Barbers’ Examiners
Hageratown
Wagoner
Fisherman Captures 61 Pound Bass on Potomac
Mr. Frank Bentz of Lowenstern & Wertheimer records a monster bass catch during a vacation on the Potomac River. The fish weighs 61 pounds, one of the season’s largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bentz
Lowenstern & Wertheimer
Ommp Jolly
Potomac
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the Daily News
Vassareros
Maryland
Sr. L. Moorn
The
Weather Bureau
Register of Villa Office Boy
Chas. W. Rose, Sr
E. B. Measoll Sosie
Sas
Cederick City Hospital
Geo
Rodock & Co
Green Bolts
Mt. Vernon
United Brethren
Haugh'n
Feagaville Union
Ms. Airy
Martha Stouffer
Martha Sophia Stouffer
T. C. Stooksdale
Thormont
Thomas Matcalf
James F. Stoeffer
Lucinda Martin
Oliver H. Martin
W. A. Shipley
R. P. Storm
W.O. Martin
Ignatius Jam
Frank Willman
Kltie
Salem
Oregon
Thomas Anders
Thurmont
Thia County
Charles Sweeney
Emma Ostherine
Chas. Sweeney
Catoctin Furnace
Lewistown
Ernest McGill
Mansesas
Brauswick- Frederick
Lutherans Reunion
Pen-Mar
News OF the
Athletic Park
Arcndes
West End Stara
Brust
Bennett
Cramer
Buckeyatown
Ingomar
Guy Albaugh
George Topper
Grayson Baker
Benjamin Rhodes
George Vanfoesen
John Wilson
Baker
Roger
Charles Wachter
George Wilson
Chrisatopher Albaugh
Citizens National Bank
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
J. D. Barer
Wn. G. Baxen
H. D. Baker
Wn. G. Zemenan Cashier
Dovare
John Hendrickson
Calloa
SILKS
Hale Price
Neidig & Miller
Ne & Miller's
Thaneadie
Barnsley
Clinton E. Main
Male's
North Market
Huron Main
City Hotel Grill
ITV Hotel Grill
Best and
Deer Park, Hotel
Tontzht
Square Corner
Monumental City
Danor
Frederick Select Orchestra
James E. Doll
J. W. Morris
Brighton
Menu
Valvet Brussels
Tapastry
Brussels
George
Rodook & CO
A. T. Rice & Sons
A. Rice & Sons, A
North Mahret Street
Frederick County
Tromas FP
Rios
East Fourth Street
Whyco
Medel
WM. C. Botele
H. E. Petermar
West
Franklin Street
City Hotel
Shire
Aidawit
Etchison
Nash G. Cramer
Dylédimo
W. Church Street
A. C. Carlin
West Patrick Street
Ae South Market Street
C. A. Frazier
Matt Foe
Baluta’ Street
Market Street
Beabon
America
Besant & Enott
East
Patrick Street
Rete
Iyzdawtd
Esotice
George E. Brengle
West Seventh Street
Wood, Harmon & CO
R. B. Devilbisr
F. B. Sappington
Standard Oil Company
B. Bapeington
Btrest
NI Swapar
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