This Date In History March 13
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary Adelaide newspaper item about local schools and names
Fragmentary OCR reads scattered names and places including Woman's College J D Kaufman Adam Hailing Mt Garner Trostes 45 W Fourth St Uebee Chas Youson Geo W Lidie arch St High School Moser. No clear event or story details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
J.D. Kaufman
Adam Hailing
Agiled S. DB
Davilbisa
Mt. Garner
Trostes
Fourth St
Uebee
Chas
Youson
Geo
The WHEELY News Promises Big Twelve Page Issue
The Weesty News will be ready Thursday as a handsome twelve page paper with news and special features. It boasts Frederick city and county circulation as the largest bona fide advertising medium. Copy for new ads due by 5 pm Wednesday and changes by 12 noon the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weesty News
Frederick City
Wessex News
Personal notes on locals visiting and traveling
PURELY PERSONAL items list residents and guests moving through Frederick and nearby towns. Names include Mr. R Hartle of Hagerstown visiting Frederick, Miss Clara Nnebaum in Carroll County, Mr. John Wise in Frederick, Miss Lucy Hretmer and brother in Walkersville, Miss Johnson in Philadelphia, and others such as Miss Jeannette E Althouse from Reading visiting Fair View Farm. Several travels originate from Baltimore, Hanover, Reading, and Stockton with returns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leasant
R. Hartle
Hagerstown
Frederick
Clara Nnebaum
Carroll County
John Wise
Lucy Hretmer
Walkersville
Johnson
South Market Street
Philadelphia
Samuel Trott
Baltimore
Jeannette E. Althouse
Reading
Degilbiss
Fair View Farm
Chas. B. Easterday
Jefferson
Fort Madison
Cora Colehouse
Hanover
R. A. Doll
East Second Street
Mim
Sally Ranneberger
Liberty
Singanore
Mollie Shank
Stella
New York
Myrtie Davis
Stockton
Ochs Stauffer Conner
Adamstown
Degabies
Brief Bits and Calendar Hints from a Local Page
A collection of short notes on weather and social happenings. It mentions moonlit nights spring shop openings and upcoming St Patrick’s Day sowing cabbage seed and potato planting. Auctions report good prices while local illnesses and a hip injury are noted alongside brief civic musings and aphorisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Hf Society
Samuel J. Forney
Luther M. Bready
Aros Hall
F. A. Ordeman
Park Mills
Frederick man George Markell obituary recounts family ties
Mr George Markell died at his home on West Patrick Street after a stroke of paralysis. He was about 63 years old, son of John Markell, lifelong Frederick resident and former quartermaster of a Maryland regiment in the War of 1812. His mother was Miss Catherine Mantz. He was eldest of six children and educated at Frederick College before joining his father's store at age twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Markell
Co O
West
Patrick Stress
Markell
Frederick
Cuzens
Havana
Duhn Markel
Maryland
Catherine Mantz
Peter Mantz
Orphans’ Court
Markel
Evhoola
Frederick College
Markell Family Patriarch Passes After Long Frederick Career
The obituary recalls Tathec Markell who with brothers Lewis and Frank ran a Patrick and Court Streets store for years before retiring. He married Sarah Markell in 1840 and had four daughters and a son Lewis who died in 1897. A Whig turned Republican, he was a respected lifelong churchgoer and community benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tathec
Lewis
Frank
Patrick and
Court Streets
Markell
Sarah Markell
J.S. Detrick
Detrick & Harvey
Baltimore
Mary
J. Davis Byerly
Harrist
James E. Walker
Bettie
Reformed Church
Frederick
William Markell
Engagement announced for Miss Trail and Mr Woodward
Engagement is announced for Miss Josephine Goldsborough Trail daughter of Louis W Trail Easton Maryland and Stewart M Woodward of Richmond Virginia The marriage will be solemnized at Obrisschurch Easton on Wednesday evening April 25 Miss Trail is active in Frederick social circles and a frequent visitor Also noted is the marriage Wednesday March 7 of William A Farry and Olive Reilly by Rev B F Clarkson at his Unionville residence They will honeymoon to York Pennsylvania and other places and plan to reside in the house of Dr F B Sidwell in Johnasville after returning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Goldsborough Trail
Louis W.trail
Easton
Stewart M. Woodward
Richmond
Obrisschurch
Miss Trail
Frederick
Farry—Reilly
William A. Farry
Olive Reilly
B. F. Clarkson
Unionville
York
F. 8. Sidwell
Johnasville
Schuler wagon built for Roosevelt aide in New York
New York carriage maker David A. Castie completed a stylish six seater wagon ordered by Roosevelt Schuler of New York who joined Governor Roosevelt in the city during the last campaign. The Schuler wagon features an adjustable removable top, high quality materials, and ships to New York the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David A. Castie
Roosevelt Schuler
Roosevelt
Schuler
Castle
Cupid and the blind archer in a howled verse
A fragment from the March Scrimmer's presents a cryptic scene of Cupid as a flawed figure who claims to strike unseen, while a maid beside me remains unharmed yet unsettled. The narrator, naming odd terms, hints at a paused love affair and a misfired fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mao
Body of Unknown Man Found in West River
A body of an unknown colored man was found in West River as authorities investigate a series of local incidents. The report covers a fatal fire, a high profile slander suit, a critic’s case, and a near-accident on the Baltimore and Ohio line amid a wave of municipal and social turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West River
Apssoois
Meniace
James Meron
Arundel
Hay
Etraw
Charles Over
Balermoge
Charlie Baxer
My Lady’s Manor
Batnamure
Oakland
Cumberland Steel Mills
Shearasen
Matilda Bar
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Mayothy
Charles A. Leiter
Williamsport
Roaring Springs
Misa Rose Crowe
Borden Shaft
Cumberland
Walter Wade
Owen Edwards
John &. Baker
Hagerstown
Danial Reynold
Pondsville
Baker
Reynold
Gorton's Minstrels Visit Frederick At City Opera House
Gorton's Minstrels performed at the QOity Opera Hours in Frederick last night. Although the crowd was smaller than typical for minstrel shows, attendees enjoyed the Darktown brigade's jokes and wit. Charles H. Larkin and Billy DeRae showcased new specialties, the corus orchestra opened strongly, and Jere Sanford sang I Wonder if She's Waiting well. Gorton and Lee delivered a delightful concluding comedy, ending with an acclaimed acrobatic act by Mull en and Vinder, acclaimed as first class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorton
Frederick
Qoity
Darktown Brigade
Charles H. Larkin
Billy DeRae
Corust
Jere Sanford
Lee
Mullen
Vinder
Greek Life Art and Literature Lecture at Woman’s College
An illustrated lecture on Greek life art and literature will be held at Woman’s College on Monday March 19 by Mr Leot sakos, a University of Athens law graduate from a prominent Greek family. His father commanded the revolutionary army that dethroned King Otho in 1862 and later represented Lakonia in Parliament at Athens after King George’s accession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
Leotsakos
University of Athens
Greece
Otho
George
Lakonia
Athena
Trial of Jesus Judged by Jewish Law Study
Rev Page Milburn of this city publishes in the Christian Advocate an analysis contrasting ancient Hebrew trial procedures with the Bible account of Jesus trial. Delegates to the Maryland State Volunteer Firemen’s Convention named by President Motter for June in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Page Milburn
Christian Advocate
Milburn
John O. Motter
Junior Fire Company
Maryland
Volunteer Firemen’s
Baltimore
Jone
Wm.c. Birely
Wm.h. Shipley
Daniel E. Burras
Wr. M. Crimmins
John C. Motgr
A. H. Harrington
C. P. Smith
J. Edward Rice
Christian H. Bekatein
Henry Falk
Royal Arcanum Visit at Frederick Council Meeting
Deputy Supreme Regent E Lindsy Grist of the Royal Arcanum will address Frederick Council No 119 at tonight's meeting. Mr Grier has sent personal requests to all members, promising an important session and heightened interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
E. Lindsy Grist
Frederick
Haller to Open Gettysburg Merchandise Store
Mr Isac Haller of South Market street recently sold his residence and will establish a general merchandise store near Gettysburg Pa his friends wish him a prosperous future Postmaster at Fourpoints G C Naylor appointed after M O Bayier resignation Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a remedy for feeling unwell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Isac Haller
South Market Street
Gettysburg
Haller
Favorable Report Withheld On Charter Reform In Maryland
The Maryland House debated a bill to amend the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Charter and delay on a fire insurance measure. Committee stalemate hints at a reconsideration effort, while the Senate passed a sheriff and constable fee bill and the House blocked liquor sales in Frederick’s ninth district. The tornado prayer incident at the House elicited explanations and jokes about different kinds of tornadoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown and Frederick Rathway Company
Siegmond
Siegmund
Sanford
Mr. Long
Washington County
Hagerstown and Frederick
Senate
Frederick County
John H. Shipley
Reuben S. Grabill
George J.B. Lewis
Edward Hewes
Charles B. T. Hendrickson
Earie Mallory
House of Delegates
Weather Bureau
Annapolis
Ray
Mallory
Peach Crop Prospects In Washington County
Prof W G Johnson and Prof C C Townsend of the State Horticultural Department Maryland Agricultural College visited orchards in Ringgold Smithsburg Beaver Creek Boonsboro Headysville and Brownsville to study special cases. They report three spray pumps in use and say prospects for a good peach crop are excellent with buds still fully dormant and unlikely to open before April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Johnson
C. C. Townsend
State Horticultural Department
Maryland Agricultural College
Washington County
Cartein
Ringgold
Smithsburg
Beaver Creek
Boonsboro
Headysville
Brownsville
Hagerstown Sees Free Public Library Nearing Reality
Hagerstown anticipates a free public library funded by a $50,000 gift from Mr. B Newcomer of Baltimore, a Washington county native. The drive requires $20,000 from public funds and support from the city and county for running costs. Edward W. Mealey donated land opposite the courthouse. Builders are drawing plans and work is expected to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
B. ¥. Newcomer
Baltimore
Washington County
Newcomer
County of Washington
Edward W. Mealey
Thoes
Oil Excitement Spurs Land Prices in Reuzerrville
Oil excitement in Reuzerrville Franklin County Pa near the Frederick County line drives land prices up. Ezra Miller who owns twelve acres refused 5000 for his tract and other owners report similar offers. Monaghan well oil pronounced good and more wells may be started soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuzerrville
Reuzerville
Franklin County
Frederick County
Ezra Miller
Monaghan
Assault Hagerstown man held for court on charge
Stephen Grimes was held for court in $300 bail by Justice Orin at Sharpsburg on criminally assaulting 16 year old Miss Beulah C Gray, daughter of Meredith Gray. The girl testified that at 3 a m February 16 Grimes entered her room and assaulted her while Grimes’ wife was away. She worked as a domestic in his home near Grimes Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Stephen Grimes
Justice Orin
Sharpsburg
Beulah C. Gray
Meredith Gray
Grimes
Grimes’ Station
Large Carroll chestnut tree felled near Westminster farm
One of Carroll county’s largest chestnut trees, thirty feet in circumference, was cut down last week on Mr. Yingling’s farm near Westminster. Reports suggest Hood’s cures for dyspepsia and rheumatism, though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Government reply on Transvaal independence request read in Lords
The British government stated it is not ready to grant independence to the Transvaal or any of the three states. The discussion followed a offer to mediate between the Batavian and the African republics, with the 22d Street terms noted as a tender. The response was read in the Lords today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poxcal Laspetra
News Lancet
Marcu
Tate
United States
Tinst Batavi
Hue
Sedia African Republic
Presidente Beujer
Stevir
Transvaal
French Seizes Hills Commanding Bloomfontein
General Roberts reports the 35th rushing regiment supported General French occupying two hills commanding Bloomfontein after a hard fought engagement. British losses total four hundred. President Stern's brother was taken prisoner during the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowe Loxpon
General Roberts
French
Bloomfontein
Stern
Obituary notices from Martinsburg and vicinity
Obituaries record Julia A Shafer widow of Martin T Shafer of near Burkittsville died after six days illness. Funeral at 10 am Wednesday in Reformed church with interment at Union Cemetery. Also noted is Abraham Rush McQuilkin of Martinsburg who died after two years illness at age 33 and Maurice Kavanaugh Jesuit brother who died aged 78 with funeral set for 5 pm. Arthur Gambrill, 19 months old, youngest son of Robert and Lillian Gambrill, died in Baltimore with funeral today at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Hersperger
Aaron Hersperger
Poolesville
Amanda H. Hough
Waterford
Reformed Church
Barkittsville
W. C. Sykes
Union Cemetery
Abraham R. M Quilkin
Abraham Rush McQuilkin
Martinsburg
W. Va
G. 5
DeGrange
Eliza
G. &. DaGrange
Maurice Rava
Arthur EB. Gambrill
Robert Gordon
Lillian Edmonds Gambrill
James H. Gambrill
Baltimore
Ridgeville News Roundup Reveals Local Happenings
Mr Burdette was kicked by a horse and sustained three injuries. Rigler organized a schoolhouse benefit for a library as the event drew a large crowd. Harvey Dayhoff and wife visited from Singapore, and Edward Becraft with family toured Baltimore. Hood couple listed as ill. Rev Truitt led Lord's Supper and trustees, leaders, stewards and superintendent were elected. Spring openings announced at Kemp dry goods and Doll Brothers adds millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeville
John Burdette
Near Here
Rigler
Harvey L. Dayhoff
Singapore
Edward Becraft
Baltimore
William Hood
B.P. Truitt
M.P
Milton Becraft
Atward Brown
W. T. Norwood
Hatsie M. Hilleary
Truité
F& m
Church Street High School Thanks Public for Library Benefit
The faculty of Church Street High School expresses gratitude for public patronage at a recent entertainment benefiting the school library. A second hand upright piano is for sale to help beginners, available at Birley’s Piano Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street High School
Local music shops tout new stock and services at low prices
LOGAL MENTION. J. M. Birely stacks up pianos and organs at Birely's Palace of Music and invites inspection with low prices and high quality. O. 4. Highbarger advertises lens specialists at Park Hotel on March 14 for eye care.Worried shoppers learn of piano tuners, Knabe and Starz instruments, and new dinnerware and lamps at multiple downtown stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Birely
Birely
Palace of Music
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