This Date In History March 2 Recaps Notable Deaths
A series of historical notes lists deaths and births for figures such as Duke of Alluters and Emperor Francis I, with entries including John Wesley founder of Wethodiam, Jubal Early, and Professor John Stuart Blackie. The roll calls various monarchs, scientists, and clergy across Europe and America with birth years and death places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo Witt Clinton
New Whadsor
Buchet
France
Duke of Alluters
John Wesley
Wethodiam
London
Bam Hourton
Texas
Lexington
Huntsville
Fex
Francia Ol
Austria
Nicholas
Russia
Alexander II
Jubal Aarly
Lynchburg
Weekly News offers artful variety and local notices
The issue highlights news, features by Mary Jane, The Market Scribe, and a woman’s page with spring gardening tips. It includes a portrait and tablet for Rev. Dr. Daniel Zacharias, a banquet account for Admiral Schley, a Teachers’ Institute report with school principals, and numerous public sale and merchandise advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Daniel Zacharias
Evangelical Reformed
Admiral Schley
Howard B. Brachey
Oliver P. Vansant
Henry P. Long
R. Thomas
John LT. Best
John Stover
Watson Aid Society
Jas. H. Smith
A. D. Shaffer
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
A.L. Pearce
E. Walker & Co
Ayif Wba
Renner & Kemp
Dan’l. Eissler
MRR
Eean Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
J. B. Sappington
Rodock & Co
Brief Bits From March News Roundup
March highlights include spring finery and church conference month. The Teachers Institute is the week's focus as Lent refreshments and peanut butter sandwiches are noted. France hosts 15287 Russians and 5290 Frenchmen reside in Russia. candy consumption runs high in Philadelphia New York and Chicago. egg prices stay firm. housekeepers urged to keep order. Tonar closes fourth week of groundhog reign with winter lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Teachers’ Institute
France
Russia
Philadelma
New York
Chicago
Wheat and Corn Prices Quoted at Frederick Market
Local grain quotes show Wheat at 73 cents per bushel and shelled Corn at 38 cents per bushel in Frederick market reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Soldiers Welcome Return of Frederick Maryland Troops
Frederick residents plan a depot welcome for Company A First Maryland Regiment returning from Augusta Georgia and Camp Meade. A parade up Market Street to Court Square will precede an open air demonstration and a Hotel Burgess banquet with speeches by Hon Frederick J Nelson and Edward S Beichelberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everthing
Frederick
Company A
Maryland
Burgess
Frederici
Washington
McClintock Young
Court Park
Qi Os J. Beckley
Market Street
Court Square
Frederick J. Nelson
Edward 8. Beichelberger
Augusta
Georgia
Hotel Burgess
H. Kease
Geo. B. Beckley
Corpora
C. Louris Winkleman
W. R. Axperson
Guas
H. Appler
Guas. Bruchey
Joan D. Cluxmirr
Victor L. Dathofe
Walter 8. Ezy
Cxas
H. Grasen
Haney H. Glessyck
Arthur Hamiro
Camp Meade
Pimlico
Cuba
Fortress Monroz
Maryland National Guard
L. Allison Wilmer
Work of Death: Ramsburg and Others Pass Away
Carlton Ramsburg aged 68 7 dies at Irwin Pa widow and daughter survive funeral in Irwin tomorrow. Mrs Nettie Stevens of Middletown dies in Baltimore remains sent to Middletown for 11 am service in Lutheran church tomorrow. Elizabeth Nicodemus widow of Thomas Nicodemus dies at Boonsboro home aged 78 surviving sisters John Heck Boonsboro and Mary Cochran Jefferson City area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Ramsburg
Buddietown
Irwin
S. H. Stevens
Nettie Stephens
Sept. H. Stevens
Middletown
West Fayette Street
Baltimore
Elizabeth Nicodemus
Myx
Thomas Nicodemus
John Nicodemus
Boonsboro
John Heck
Mary Cochran
Jefferson
County
Funeral of Mrs Sarah J Brown Held at West Third Street
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah J. Brown was held at 2 pm from her West Third Street home with clergymen Rev. T. Freeman Dixon and Rev. E. R Eschbach officiating. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers included Daniel T. Ordeman and Dr. Edward Gowlus. A. T. Rice & Sons were directors. The deceased was a great granddaughter of Captain John Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Brown
West Third Street
Clorrices
T. Freeman Dixon
E. R Eschbach
George E. Smith
C. B.T. Hendrickson
William Font Sang
Jesus
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Daniel T. Ordeman
Edward Gowlus
Jacob B. Tyson
E. 5. Eichelberger
Glenn Y W. Worthington
Lewis G. Kemp
A. T. Rice & Sons
John Hays
Methodist Conference Ends Debated Endorsement Of McKinley Policy
Baltimore sessions faced a sharp debate over endorsing President McKinley’s war policy. Rev A J Gill introduced a resolution praising the war aims as wise patriotic and Christian. The motion, debated at length, was referred to a special committee as ministers’ reports and church improvements were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
McKinley
A. J. Gill
Ryland Church
Washington
Methodist Church
United States
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
A. J. Call
Johnson
Wedding at Reformed Church Mt Pleasant Fogle and Barker
A February 22 ceremony at the Reformed Church in Mt Pleasant united Miss Fannie Barker and Mr George P Fogle of near Woodsboro. Rev T F Hoffmeier officiated amid evergreens and Hydrangea décor with a reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside near Taneytown, Carroll County Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Burrier
Edward D. Buckey
T. F. Hoffmeier
E. D. Buckey
Barry Baumgardner
William A. Buckey
H. C. Zimmerman
Mendelssohn
Taneytown
Carroll County
Auctioneers To Sell Homes And Goods Nearby
The suburban home of Mr Nicholas O Cline will be sold tomorrow at the Court House door by Captain Walter Saunders, auctioneer. A pleasant desirable property about half mile east of this city. Harvey R Lease, auctioneer, will sell a lot of personal property of Jacob G Altman near Harmony Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas O. Cline
Court House
Walter Saunders
Harvey R. Lease
Jacob G. Altman
Harmony Grove
Compulsory Education Topic Dominates Teachers Institute
The Teachers Institute session features speeches by Henry Houck and Dr. Forman on compulsory education. Grace Bowlus and Edna Shafer perform, Franklin Harshman addresses the value of compulsory schooling, and a unanimous vote supports a compulsory school law for better public school results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Houck
Public Schools of
Pennsylvania
Grace Bowlus
Edna Shafer
Franklin Harshman
Walkersville
Forman
Lecture on Revolutionary War era studies and early American nation building
Prof Amon Burgee discusses teaching methods in Permuan grammar and the broad topic of early American history. Dr Steiner reflects on the Revolution era, Philadelphia Congress, Maryland actions, and the birth of the Constitution, with music by local groups. A fire frame and family escape near Tapas Town is noted. two children saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permuan
Steiner
Grerar
City
Bernard C. Steiner
Balamoare
Bob- Titz
Avi
Philadelphia
United States
Maryland
Aupapolis
Preferies Vandolin Club
Frederics Fleet Orchestra
Heures Aevil
Landymarks
French
Joan E. Davison
Tapastown
Hrezhoat
Benjain Coates
Purely Personal Names in Washington Visit
Mr. Chas N Hauer spends a few days in Washington D C. Miss Virginia Chiswell of Myersville school is in town for the week. Miss Maggie Myers of Donbs visits Mrs Clarence Thomas on South Market Street. Miss J Katharyn Tildebrand Backeystown is the companion of Mrs Fi Lott Black Sellman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. N. Hauer
Washington, D.C
Virginia Chiswell
Myersville School
Maggie Myers
Donbs
Clarence Thomas
South Market Street
J. Katharyn Tildebrand
A Magician Performs Daring Feats at Doll's Hotel
A traveling magician about twenty eight years old gave an exhibition of fire eating and other thrilling feats at Doll's Hotel last evening. He inserted a sword blade nearly three feet in length down his throat with little discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doll's Hotel
Gasoline Street Lamp Tested in New Market
Town officials of New Market report a successful test of a gasoline street lamp. The 80 watt test proves a notable improvement over coal oil lamps and officials hope for adoption town wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Bright Boy Excels At North Market School
Master Louis Eichelbarger son of Mr Abraham Eichelberzer of West Fourth Street posted an average of 47 in his studies at North Market Street School. This brief notice highlights his academic achievement amid a brief, readable summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Fichelbarger
Abraham Eichelberzer
West Fourth Street
North Market Street
Ious
Sale of Real Estate in Walkersville
Noah B H Cramer real estate and Iwan fire insurance agent announce the closing of the sale of the house and lot of Mr and Mrs W F Hemp in Walkersville. The notice references the real estate transfer and the sale action in the local property market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah BH. Cramer
Iwan and
W. F. Hemp
Walkersville
Increased Equipment And Local Social Notes
Prosident Smith of the Broderick and Middletown and Myoraville and Catuclin electric line reports an order for eleven freight stock, bringing the total to thirty for the road. The new schedule since the blizzard satisfies travelers as freight traffic runs heavy. Braddock Heights dances are likely to resume with weekday gatherings planned, while entertainment details will be announced next month. The Sick list notes several locally listed residents ill, with some improving. Music news mentions C M Handy and A A Tico of Hagerstown in Frederick, promoting Lester piano with two recent concerts at Hotel Burgess and another to come tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosident Smith
Broderick
Middletown
Myoraville
Catuclin
Braddock Heights
the Heights
C. M. Handy
A. A. Tico
Hagerstown
Frederick
A. M. Ordway Music Establishment
Lester Piano
Hands
Burgess
In the Law's Grip Taken to House of Correction
Deputy Sheriff John Groff escorted prisoners to the House of Correction yesterday. John West Taylor Richard Wincberry and Charles Fowell were each sentenced to two years while Charles Dorasy received six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Correction
John Groff
Hense of Correction
John West Taylor
Richard Wincberry
Charles Fowell
Charles Dorasy
Quail Not All Dead in Maryland After Thaw
Officials of the Maryland Game and Fish Association report letters from many counties indicating some quail survived the thaw. The harsh weather did not destroy the entire population and enough remain for reproduction, fueling support for restocking the state seama general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Game and Fish Association
Maryland
In memory of George W Strasberger and local notices
In memory of George W Strasberger who died three years ago today with a somber poem. Public Sale announced for a suburban 40 acre home near the city with sale at Court House door tomorrow. Various local ads include Kreh's Art Studio Philomatheans meeting deferred and a bargain counter at Bisa Bros with watch sales at H S Landis Jewelry. Entertainment at City Hall and lectures by Dr Bernard C Steiner and Henry Houck noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Strasberger
Father
Teachers’ Institute
City Hall
Bernard C. Steiner
Henry Houck
Philadelphia
Dress Goods And Tailor Made Suits At Firmin 1899 Style
An advertisement touts dress fabrics and tailor made suits for the 1899 spring season. It highlights French coutures and elegant textures, with silk skirts and outfits in current colors. The notice promises ample yardage in Cheviots and Venetians, offered at low prices and ready to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gawkers
Landis Jewelry and wallpaper line tease
Landis' Jewelry Store advertises kid gloves brown castors and reds at low prices with high grade features plus Mucckintokhes for ladies and a large watch stock at special prices. Also promoting seasonal wall paper designs with free estimates and in house expert workmen. E Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attie
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
John Stuart Blackie
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Seaville Mallory
New York City
Tug News
W. L. Moons
Weather Bureau
Philomartheans
Invents
East Church St. J
the Weekly News
TBE Local Mart
Methodist Conference
W.J. McKenney
A. H. Zimmerman
Mount Savage
Buckingham Industrial School
Buckeystown
M. L. Beall
Louis Houck
Harper’s Ferry
W. Va
J. W. Davis
Berkeley Springs
E. E. Fisher
Hmbert
Woodland
Magnolia Airs
Cecil Chapel
Hancock Circuit
Piedmont
Grace Church
Cumberland
Brunswick
Hymeneas
Henrystouck
Babbe
Borman
Freeman Deven
Presbyterian Church
Forman Chou
Prof
DO. Aldertout
Amon Burgee
Dee
Tanestown
Ls Maatsta
Thigh School
Hlevyen Cara
George Burk
West
Kreh
The
Philomatheans
Philomathean Literary Society
J. H. Apple
Bisa Bros
Landis the
H. S. Landis’ Jewelry Store
L. BE. Mulliniz
L. E. Monon. Telephone
John Hendrickson
Tetophoteaall
Jon Hewartexson
Greater Frederick
Hidig & Muse
N. Market St
Clinton E. Main
Camton E. Main
Poysielana
Nethersela
Landis’ Jewelry Store
Prisea
H. S. Landis
Wm. C. Boteler
N. Market Street
Residence City Hotel
E. Cline
B. Sappington
Rodook
Frederick County
Atore
Eayglad
Germany
GEO
T. Rice & Sons
A. T. Isos & Some
Fuinkilal Directars
Hmiadlmieis
Wéuerel
Makaut Svice
Fraderick, Ma
F. V. Staub
Kalling Grocery
E. Ramsburg
C E. Ramsburg
Probesco
C. EL Rases
Market St
J. Heisely Kellar
Dewey Merritt
Sampson
Maine
Hobson's Choice
U. 8
J. Heibley Keller
Druceist
N. Market St. Frederick
East Patrick Street
Willard D. Keller
Frederick, MD
R. D. Nicodemus
Marsispd
Alfred Ritter
Baulty
Court Street
Preterick
Aecsidawiv
Milton G. Urner
Denner
Fr .F. i
Eacedsoawee
Basies P. Levy
Attornet
Lawv
Lere
Court Strom
Oppertta
Sacda
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