Woodsboro Church history shows long fusion and growth
Woodsboro's Solomon Evangelical Lutheran church traces its 1805 founding, long union with Reformed worship, and later split into Lutheran and Reformed factions. The piece chronicles past pastors from 1805 to 1892, construction of a new brick church during the Civil War period, cemetery land purchases, and a 250 member 1892 congregation with active societies and a strong Sunday school.
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Solomon’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Woodsboro
W. Jasinaky
A. B. Paul Klapsattle
George Shank
Michael Shank
Wm. Jasinsky
D. F. Schaeffer
Frederick Hass
Michael Wachter
S. W. Harkey
R. Weiser
John W. Reimensnyder
Wm. Hunt
George H. Beckley
S W. Owen
Michael N. Farr
B. FF. Alleman
A. W. Lentz
D. M. Lamotte
A Diehl
Richard S. Patterson
R Weiser
Solomon Zimmerman
Joseph Whitmore
Joseph McKroskey
John T. Best
James W. Hichelberger
Reformed Council
Beckley
Abraham Lincoln
Beckie
G. H. Beckley
S. Wo Owen
St. John's Bawapgelical Lutheran Church
Huyeretown
Owen
Adam Diehl
George D. Mertz
George Plickinger
Frederick
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Mt Hope
A. Diehl
Diehl
Westminster
Carroll County
Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
Richard §. Patterson
North Carolina
Ladies’ Missionary Society
D. A. Sharretts
Annie Miller
William Catshall
E. A. Summel
Jacob Dorcus
Milton Gilbert
Chas. Holbrener
Michael
Jacob Holbrener
J. A. McAllister
Powell Bros
B. F. Sayler
James Legore
Legore
Milton Butt
New Midway
John Seachrist
Wm. Stitely
D. P. Zimmerman
John W. Summer
California Fig Syrup Co Ad Claims Gentle Laxative Benefits
An advertisement extols a well known laxative remedy by claiming it cleanses the system, dispels cold headaches and fevers, and helps chronic constipation gently. It notes ingredients from senna and aromatic plants, uses figs for taste, and warns to look for the company name on each package to avoid imitations. It lists production sites in San Francisco Louisville New York and says sold by all druggists for a dime.
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Ucarbonsia Fie Syrup Co
Canionsia Fie Srror Co
Four Military Prisoners Escape Fire at Castle Williams
New York June 10 four military prisoners escaped during a fire at Castle Williams Governors Island. The escapees are Frank Harvey of the Second Artillery Michael J McCarthy of the Eleventh Infantry Fred Simond and Carl Decker of the Seventh Artillery. All jailed for military law infractions with releases due in 1900 except McCarthy who faces 1901.
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New York
Castle William
Governors Island
Frank Harvey
Second Artillery
Michael Jr. McCarthy
Eleventh Infanty
Fred Simond
Carl Decker
Seventh Artillery
McCarthy
Jeffries Triumphs Over Fitzsimmons In 11 Rounds
Jeffries from the west defeated world champion Robert Fitzsimmons in 11 rounds at Coney Island Athletic Club. The Californian showed speed and power, dominating early and finishing with a decisive knockdown as crowds cheered the new champion.
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Torentos
Ae Prestins
Shhaghey Cine
New York
Tames J Jeffries
West
Bugilista
Coney Island Athletic Club
Robert Fitzsimmons
Lio
Sheting
Jeffries
M Kinsey as Mediator in Transvaal Dispute
Washington reports a Westminster Gazette rumor that the United States may mediate between Britain and the Transvaal. The president would only act if both sides request mediation, with Kruger unlikely to seek U S aid. American interests in mining imports and the Jamison raid figure in the context. Also notes Storer arriving in Madrid with Sickles and a domestic death from a mistaken medicine dose in Lancaster County.
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Transvaal
Washington
London
Westminster Gazette
United States
Great Britain
Kruger
Star Pointer the World’s Fastest Harness Pacer
Star Pointer, bay stallion standing fifteen and three tenths hands, is hailed as the world’s fastest harness pacer. He has sprinted a mile in one minute fifty nine and a quarter seconds, with other records near two minutes. Owned by W J White of Rockport Ohio after a $15,000 Madison Square Garden sale last fall, he’s drawn crowds and praise at major events.
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James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
New York
Hubert Fitzsimmons
Tom Sharkey
Peter Jackson
Corbett
Chief Devery
Captain Kenny
Devery
Fitzsimmons
Julian
Jefffries
Fitzsimons
Jeffrica
Jeery
Calfornian
Fitzsimmers
Jeffs
Cali
Stay Pointer
Ifo
Tom
Brown Hal
H.P. Pounter
Spring Hill
Pennessseo
W. J. White
Rockport
Cleveland
Ohio
White
Madison Square Garden
Burna
Bedfellow
Star Pointer
President Cassatt elected Pennsylvania Railroad head
A. J. Cassatt of Philadelphia was chosen president to succeed the late Frank Thomson after a sudden board decision. James McCrea of Pittsburgh was elected a director to fill Cassatt's vacancy, while Cassatt's long service and leadership were cited as key to meeting the emergency. Two men, John G. Holmes and Nelson Heatty, drowned in a canoe accident at Nooss head lake.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
A. J. Cassatt
Frank Thomson
James McCrea
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Cassatt
Great Corporation
Green
Thomson
Alexander Johnson Cassatt
Robert 5. Cassatt
Pennsylvania
Allegheny City
University of Heidelberg
Rensselaer Polytechnic College
Troy
X.Y
Philadelphia and Erie Road
Philadelphia and Erie Road, Mr. Cassaul
Renoro
Warren and Franklin
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Williamsport
Philadelphia and Erie
Altoona
Pennsylvania Road
United Railroads of
New Jersey
Cas-sar
Scott
Roberts
Ufe
Apeel
Kincome
John G. Holmes
Bangor
Nelson Heatty
Noosshead Lake
Floods Devastate Colorado River District Near San Saba
From Austin Texas June 10 reports confirm severe flood damage along the Colorado River northwest of the city. Widespread telegraph lines are down wheat and corn crops ruined and several deaths and many missing. Rescue parties in boats have saved about a hundred people from tree tops as the flood recedes and more bodies may be found.
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Austin
Tex
Colorado River
San Soba
H. H. Wella
Lydia
San Saba
Manardville
Liyano
Admiral Kautz Optimistic on Samoa Outcome
In Honolulu reports Rear Admiral Kautz says all parties must honor the commission and that things may turn out right in Samoa. He notes Philadelphia’s condition, long drydock need, and aging ammunition, while denying undue sensitivity to criticism. Picquart freed from custody in Paris after provisional release for alleged document issues.
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Samoa
San Francisco
Doric
Orient
Honolulu
United States
Philadelphia
Mare Island
Kautz
Navy Department
States
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