Notable deaths and events from early state history
A digest lists notable figures: Igol Brigham Young born in Whittingham Vermont died Sir with 15 sons and 11 daughters. John Hunt Morgan Confederate general born Huntsville Alabama killed 1864. Pope Gregory XVI died 1812. James Gordon Bennett founder of the New York Herald died in New York. Prince Louise Napoleon killed by Zulus in South Africa while serving with the British. Thomas W Keene American scion died in New York City. a Gainesville Georgia cyclone killed over 1,000,000 people? injuries 200. property loss $500000.
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Brigham Young
Whittingham
John Hunt Morgan
Geteral
Huntsville
Ala
Pope Gregory XVI
James Gordon Bennett
The
New York Herald
New York
Prince Louise Napoleon
Napoleon II
South Africa
Thomas W Keene
New York City
Gainesvile
A June Budget of Bright Local Bits and Wit
June items note strawberries brides and commencement with playful quips on love secrecy and income from attire. Hahn Rowe begin sanitary closet work at City Hall while water sales rise at exposition grounds. High Schools rehearse for commencements but final exams delay arrangements. Uncle Eben counsels youth to seek other lines after boasting cleverness.
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Hahn & Rowe
City Hall
Lonis
Eben
Social World Notes A Progressive Flinch Party At Tansytown
Miss Roberta Celeste Roelkey hosted a progressive flinch party on Friday May 26 from 2 to 5 PM at her Tansytown home with prizes and refreshments. Attendees included Clara Binning Ada Engler Isabella McKinney Helen Reindollar Elizabeth Crapster Edward Shriner Robert Galt Andrew McKinney Cldworthy Birnie Fern Weaver Walter Crapster. Liquor licenses show 23 saloon licenses totaling 3250 dollars and 18 country store licenses totaling 2250 dollars. combined 5700 dollars with 285 dollars to the clerk of the circuit court and 5415 dollars for the city.
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Progressive Flinch
Roberta Celeste Roelkey
Tansytown
Clara Binning
Ada Engler
Isabella McKinney
Helen Reindollar
Elizabeth Crapster
Edward G. Shriner
Robert Galt
Andrew McKinney
Cldworthy Birnie
Fern Weaver
Walter Crapster
PURELY PERSONAL AND LOCAL NOTICES FROM FREDERICK
Mrs Jessie F Smith Miss Dora V Smith Mrs A B Johnson Miss Edith Evers all of Washington Mr H Shef field Sherwood of Baltimore and Mr Arthur F Duffey of Boston Mags are at Linganore Hills Inn Third Battery Returns U S Artillery arrived en route from Gettysburg to Fort Myer after attending Decoration Day exercises battery passed Frederick on its way to Gettysburg soldiers will camp tonight on the fair grounds Historical Society last meeting of the Frederick County Historical Society will be at Miss Eleanor Murdock Johnson Court Square tomorrow evening The Local Mart Mountain City Mills market quotations for today list Corn per barrel 290 shelled 56 cents per bushel No 2 red 96 No 5 red 91 steamer 85 per bushel rejected 75 per bushel Gata 55 cents per bushel
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Jessie F. Smith
Dora V. Smith
A. B. Johnson
Edith Evers
Washington
H. Sheffield Sherwood
Baltimore
Arthur F. Duffey
Boston
Linganore Hills Inn
United States Artillery
Gettysburg
Fort Myer
Frederick
Fair Grounds
Mountain City
Divorce Granted to Mary Balle Baker in Vinoulo Matrimonial
In a morning ruling Chief Judge James McSherry granted Mary Balle Baker a divorce from Charles E. Baker. The decree awards Baker $15 per month alimony. The action cites vinoulo matrimonil as the basis for dissolution.
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Mary Balle Baker
James McSherry
Charles E. Baker
To be Tried Here Estate Removed for Trial
The aunt of George T. Mering of Westminster faces trial as the estate of the late Judge Edward Stake is moved from Washington county to Frederick county for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Mering
Westminster
Edward Stake
Washington County
Frederick County
The News Archive Entry Notice
Fragmentary OCR indicates a brief archival entry from The News Archiv e. Readable text mentions a location and date, with unclear specifics. Further readable fragments show possible names or events but lack complete details for a full summary.
Storm floods Knoxville stream. bridge swept away
Heavy rain raised Paine's Branch in Knoxville this morning to a record height. The county bridge at the town's lower end was carried off and fences, gardens, and outbuildings along the stream were damaged. Bennett's Creek and local creeks ran high but bridges remaining intact. Ostcottin and Monocacy creeks also high with no major destruction reported.
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Knoxville
Paine
Middletown
Reifanider
Deaths in Myersville and Nearby Places
Obituary notices report Isaiah Poffinberger of Myersville dies at 66 from Brights disease after a fall. He leaves a widow, son in Illinois, and two sisters. Funeral at Wat ted Brethren church with Rev. Fisher officiating. Also Mary Willis of New Market dies after a lingering illness. infant Virgie Irene Fox dies at Plane No. 4. Funeral services held. pallbearers named.
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Isaiah Poffinberger
Myersville
Bright
Mr. Poffinberger
Miss Homerick
Frederick Homerick
Charles
Ilinois
Grant Routzahn
Louise Smith
Weat
Watted Brethren Church
Myeraville
Chas. Fisher
Jacob Koogle
Tesiah Moser
Dawson Flook
Geo. D. Routzaho
J.T. Hildebrand
Daniel Shepley
Oslvin Clark
Geo. W. Wacktel
Parker Green
Mary EK
Mary K. Willis
O. Willis
New Market
Misa Sonan Ellen Willis
Mr. L. N. Willis
Pennsylvania
Virgie Irene Fox
Plane No. 4
Mt. Pleasant
David May
Martha Wilson
Bertha Spurrier
Edney Goodsell
Rena Wilson
L. T. Lewis
Beat Child to Death Sparks Montgomery County Hunt
Frederick Jenkins, a colored man living between Germantown and Darnestown, is sought after authorities allege he beat his two year old child to death. Justice Thomas Kelley led an inquest in which the jury found the skull fracture caused the death. The mother found the child at the foot of the stairs after returning from water with neighbors reporting cries and the father said to have used a shovel. The body was buried in the woods and later exhumed for post mortem by Drs Upton Nourse and D H Nourse. The father is said to be in Washington.
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Montgomery County
Frederick Jenkins
Germantown
Darnestown
Justica Thomas Kelley
Jenkins
Upton D. Nourse
D. H. Nourse
Washington
Will of Nicholas Metz Probate Filed in Orphans' Court
The will bequeaths all personal property and real estate to wife Mary Snosan Metz. If she dies, the estate is divided among sons Daniel O. Metz and Thomas G. Metz, daughter Mary Lizzle Byler, and grandchild Harry Nicholas McKinney. Widow to receive her lawful share from real estate sale. Daniel O. Metz named executor.
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Nicholas Metz
Orphans’ Court
Mary Snosan Metz
Daniel O. Metz
Thomas G. Metz
Mary Lizzle Byler
Harry Nicholas McKinney
Horse frightens buggy in Libertytown smash
Miss Rosa Griman of near New London was riding alone in a buggy when a passing automobile frightened the horse. The animal dashed the buggy into a telephone pole in front of the post office, breaking the top of the vehicle and part of the harness. The horse ran off several hundred yards before being recaptured by Mr Roland Simpson. Grimes was uninjured but badly frightened.
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Rosa Griman
New London
Libertytown
Roland Simpson
Misa Grimes
Night Owls Defeat Carnton In Brush Factory Ballgame
A game at the Brush factory yesterday evening pitted Carnton against the Night Owls. The Night Owls won 8 to 5. Winning battery was Fontana and Bey. losing battery L Lense.
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Brush Factory
Carnaton
Night Owls
Owls
Tos
Fontana Bey
L. ‘Lense
Diplomas Presented At Fifth Annual School of Expression Recital
A large audience attended the closing recital of Mrs. McDannel's school of expression marking Senior evening. Certificates were awarded to Margarette Marsh Regina Rodock Selsha Handley Mavournesa Williams Avice Thomas and Madeline Shipley for completing prescribed study.
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Oridenos
Margarette Marsh
Regina Rodock
Seselha Handley
Mavournesa Willisme
Avice Thomas
Madeline Shipley
Euphraim L. Boblitz
Merchant of Venica
Duke of Vanica
R. Avios Thomas
Shylock
Mies
M. Margeretts Marah
Antonio
Mies Etellin
M. L. Dandley
R. Avice Thoway
Rebscos
Scott
Etetka Hundley
Hitcshew
Payne
Williama
Hermann
Herahberger
DeGrangen
James
Schaeffer
Bowine
Kindley
Castle
Hershberger
Zimmerman
McDaniel
Lost Word
Henry van Dyke
M. Margarette Mareh
Sandolphin
Longfellow
Mavournes
Williame
Marcus Sabinus
Charles Sargent, Jr
Boblitz
Goodman-Hoke Nuptials Quietly Tied in Maryland
Misa Mary E. Hoke daughter of Mrs. Samuel Hoke and Dr. J. M. Goodman, both of this city, were married at St Denis Maryland this afternoon. Rev W H Parker officiated. Dr Goodman is a local physician who has resided here for years. They will spend a wedding trip to Washington DC and reside at 51 East Fourth Street.
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Goodman—Hoke
Misa
Mary E. Hoke
Samuel Hoke
J. M. Goodman
Bt. Denis
N. P. Plummer
W. H. Parker
Washington, D. C
Goodman
East Fourth Street
Remains of Brunswick Man Brought Home for Interment
The body of Claude Plush of Brunswick aged 30 was brought to his home last evening for burial after being killed by a train in Ohio. A former Baltimore and Ohio brakeman he lost a leg years ago while under a train and since then had worked as a traveling salesman.
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Ohio
Claude Plush
Brunswick
Yesrs
Baltimore and Ohio
Simos Thas
Besos
Saleman
May Procession at Visionation Academy Sees Sodality Welcomes Members
The closing May procession at the Visionation Academy drew participants from the Alamne Association. Devotions honored the Virgin Mary followed by benediction in the chapel. Several young ladies were received into the Sodality of Mary as Fr Craig officiated and delivered addresses.
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Visieation Academy
Popila
Alamne Association
Sodality of
Mary
Craig
Galliaule Dead in Captivity after Transfer to Wilcoxon
The Florida galliante recently captured near Frederick and bought by Charles J. Wilcoxon died, likely unable to endure the new climate. A fox recently purchased by Mr Wilcoxon is also sold.
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Florida
Rain Delay Halts Local Fishermen Opening Day
Heavy rain yesterday dampened mood among fishermen though the Monocacy was reported in good condition. The river remains muddy and fishing will not begin for several days despite the season opening today.
Street cave in blocks Third Street after night rain
A cave-in occurred on Market Street at the Third Street corner during last night's rain. It measures eight feet long and three feet wide, about eight feet deep, over a sewer, ten feet from the sewer's closed end. Separate note reports small crowd at Braddock Heights due to fog and threatening weather, with dancing ending at 10:26 p.m. Also updates on local residents Ramsburg's health improvement and Mrs Davis's fall recovery.
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Market Street
Third Street
Braddock Heights
Man Arrested In Enticement Case In Wolfe County
George Beard of Middisburg was arrested at Highfield on a charge of enticing Gertie Barkman, 16, daughter of James Barkman of Wolfeville, away from home. The girl was taken to Gettysburg with Beard and a woman who claimed to be his wife. The warrant, sworn in Washington County, caused Beard’s release when the offense was deemed Frederick County jurisdiction. The girl returned home with her father after a hearing where a crowd gathered and one man was restrained.
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George Beard
Middisburg
Highfield
Oliver Seigler
Smithsburg
Gertie Barkmac
James Barkmaen
Wolfeville
Beard
Sregon Boura
Aeste Can Sous BS
Ace
Cavetown
Hagerstown
Gettyeburg
Ferguson
Seigler
Joanes Ferguson
Frederick County
Washington County
Miss Bardman
Sage Kepe
Harvey R. Spessard
Barkman
Jon. W. Wolfinger
Miss Barkan
Hagerstown Mayor declines trolley trip invitation
Mayor Strite refused a complimentary Frederick trip offered by Hagerstown Trolley Co. officials led by William Jennings, noting it best not to accept while the company seeks privileges for a Myersville extension. The city may consider later if no requests are pending. Also, Y M C A camp plans underway for Bradock Heights in mid July with rising applicant interest.
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Hagerstown
Kavors
Trolley Co
William Jennings
Myoraville
Myeraville
Boonsboro
Uttderatood
Strite
Jennings
Cornell
Frederick
Dixon Bros receivers seek settlements at Harris & Filler
Notices announce the Dixon Bros firm’s account books are with the receivers Gaver and Hapais at 18 E Patrick Street for settlements. The item also covers a Frederick BuildIng Association stock offering with Series No 10 and a rail excursion deal, dated June 1904, plus eye care ads for Dr. O W Hines offering free examinations.
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Dixon Bros
Harris & Filler
E. Patrick Atraet
Gaver & Hapais
Condition Much Improved After Hospital Firearm Assault
At Montevue Hospital this morning Ellen Hall and Jane Hall, both Black women cut with a razor by Albert Lewis on Monday night, show much improved conditions. Lewis’s actions and the resulting injuries prompted the ongoing investigation.
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Montevue Hospital
Ellen Hall
Jane Hall
Albert Lewis
Strawberry and Ice Cream Fete Nears City Hall
The Woman's Auxiliary and Independent Drill Association announce an ice cream fete this Thursday Friday and Saturday with free admission and a public car rally. It opens at four o'clock Friday and Saturday afternoons. A Democratic City Central Committee meeting will be held Wednesday evening January 10 at 8 in the room over Yeskle's shoe store City Hall Building. All members should attend. Onae P. Levy Chairman.
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Woman’s Auxiliary and Independent Drill Association
Democratic City Central Committee
Jone Lat
Yeskle
City Hall
Onaaies P. Levy
Painting and finishing notice by O Manis Dreon
O Manis Dreon announces painting services for bones and signs, wood finishing and general painting. Located with Besant & Knott, inviting patrons and promising prompt careful attention. Public notice signed Kemp Secretary.
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Chas, Welty & Bro
Besant & Knott
O. Manis Dreon
New Flock Coverings Offer Latest Carpets and Wall Paper
L. E. Mullinix advertises exclusive carpet and wall paper with a wide variety of late novelties. The message touts moving week deals and urges customers to view the latest up to date designs, emphasizing low prices and early ordering to secure unique patterns.
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Sweetscr Oembrook & Co
New York City
Valenciennes
Pan-Mar Park Opening Day Marks 1904 Season
Pan-Mar Park begins its 1904 season on Wednesday July 23 with enhanced facilities and new amusements for excursionists. The event is under the J O U A M and features a special programme likely to attract visitors. Also noted is a United Brethren reunion at Pen Mar Park on June 25 with trains from Shippensburg Hagerstown Baltimore and York and a call for broad participation.
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Pan-Mar
Pan-Mar Park
Sesson
United Brethren Church of
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Pen-Mar
Pen-Mar Park
Shippensburg
Hagerstown
Baltimore
York
United Brethren Committee
Pon-Mar
SAPPINGTON PROMOTES Blue Flame Wicklese Stove
F B Sappington markets a Blue Flame Wicklese oil stove with Standard Oil backing and claims it keeps cooks cool in heat. He also offers low priced refrigerators and urges buyers to place a stove in the kitchen and a refrigerator in the dining room for comfort during hot weather. 72 North Market Street is listed.
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Standard Oil Company
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W. P. Maulsby
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Theo
William H. Ramsburg
Johns Hooking Hospital
D. Franklin Davis
Patrick Straet
Devoe
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Bac
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Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
Frederick, MD
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Atlee A. Radcliff
Henry H. Abbott
Young Men's Christian Association
O. W. Hines
Park Hotel
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H. Haller
Geo. H. Zimmerman
Carty
A. M. Landauer
J. W. J. Carty
J. H. Lampe
F. B. Sappington
H. W. Bowers
B. F. Reich
H. J.D. Hagan
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Capital
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L. E. Mullinix
L. E. Mullesis
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Meelina Shirca
Ak Prisas
John Hendrickeon
Newwic & Miller
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Birgain
Beersuckera
Bates
Kenfrew
Damaak
Ge Ent
Uniico
Got & Bample
Lee
Lyce Lisie Tau
Neidig & Miller
Clinton E, Main
North Market Street
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Inten Gredaxte Pharmacier
City Hotel Grill
Bebt and
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United Brethren
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Ummer
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Saks Optical Company
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East Church Street
Sidewiy
Peterman
Franklin Street
City Hotel
Martsdanriy
East Sixth Braet
L. Rippeen
Hynduan
Prospect Hil
Jeferson Pike
West Patrick Street
Alaos
J. . Grove
W. Patrick E Piest
C.K. Cline
South Street
Bebant & Knott
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