This Date In History March 31 Highlights
On March 31 notable figures and events are noted including deaths of Francis I of France born 1404 and René Descartes born 1596, and the death of composer Joseph Haydn born 1732. Also referenced are historical entries about Paris, John C Calhoun and other figures with mixed biographical data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al—Francis 1
France
Rene Descartes
Francis Joseph Haydn
Paris
Wet Beethoven
John Caldwell Calhoun
Tay
Washington
de Abbese
Bronte
Nichols
Coares Barras
Busch Crate
Jenn Gout
Saha
Brief Bits From Brunswick and Vicinity
A brakeman named A Hunt died after his foot was crushed by a train at Brunswick yard. Enozzile’s streets now glow with improved lamps. Wererter Flouring Mills resume under Warren Garratt. Shad grow plentiful amid cold snap losses estimated at 20 million. News subscribers change address by April 1. Edward Young of Williamsport scalded his wife during breakfast in a jealous attack. Grand Lecturer Graham Dukehart and Deputy James White visited Aca cia Lodge in Mechanics Town. Theophilus Barger’s court case against B&O R R goes to the Court of Appeals after a $180 head injury award. Rev G W Kirsacofe moved from Myersville to Hagerstown. London council debt totals £30,011,000 with a surplus after year end. Irvin Fisher plans an addition at Walkersville U B parsonage. E L Kemp of Walkersville ships goods to Washington. Palmetto Fibre Brush Works resume. Burning garden rubbish odors linger at the fair. an old gum shoe often appears in the pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hunt
Brunswick
Enozzile
Birs
Warren Garratt
Edward Young
Williamsport
Graham Dukehart
Baltimore
James White
Union Bridges
Acacia Lodge
A. P
A. M
Mechanicstown
Theophilus Barger
Court of Appeals
Bir
Barger
Hagerstown
G. W. Kirsacofe
Myersville
Church and
Muthberry Streets
London Common Conneil
Irvin Fisher
U.B Parsonage
Walkersville
E. L. Kemp
Washington, D.C
Pleasant Paragraphs of Those Who Come and Go
Purby L Pleasant records social notes from Cheltenhelm to Martinsburg detailing visits, travels, and family communications. Names include Martin Diehl Chas W Lough Nora Dutzer Lottie Harger Misses Kate Mary Eschbach Clara Shull Geo B Beesley Mrs Elizabeth Tyson Ruth Muth and others with Easter greetings and journeys to Washington Baltimore Shepherdstown and nearby towns. A child’s scare ends with a screw clapper removed and minor throat injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Diehl
Cheltenhelm
Walkersville
Chas. W. Lough
Philadelphia
Palm’s Business College
Nora Dutzer
Woman’s College
Mt. Juckson
Lottie Harger
Misa Memie Dill
West Third Street
Lillie Phillips
Washington
Mary Shah
B.& C. Avenue
Kate
Mary Eschbach
Frederick
Doll
East Burke Street
Martinsburg
Clara Shull
EB. & O. Avenue
Elizateth Tyson
Shepherdstown
W. Fauiss
Ruth Muth
Baltimore
Sirs. Q
D. Beckiey
Frank Kreh
Q.S J. Beckiey
Legislature approves Baltimore sewer plan and passes several measures
The House passed the bill empowering Baltimore to improve its sewer system and sent it to the Senate. Appropriation bills for 1895 and 1896 emerged with cost-saving amendments all adopted. Governor Brown signed several bills. The motor men protection bill failed in the House but may return as a special order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Brown
Sloan
Maryland
Congress
Baltimore and Washington Tramway Company
Baltimore and Northern Ralway Company
Tanzler Sound
Annapolis
Isaac AL. Fisher
Frederick County
Burkettsville
Frederick
Vincent
Montgomery
House Judiciary Committee
Scott
Baer
Col. Rouzer
Vinson
Lynchard Hoffman
Afr. Carter
Montgomery County
Lamar
Perry
Seistor Tal- Boke
Cadet Ship Candidates Noted Across the State
News from Annapolis and surrounding counties reports twenty seven cadet ships listed as candidates. Annapolis elects Samuel R. Brewer as city commissioner while Edward Yarnall dies near Havre de Grace. Elkton’s post office gains a new postmaster Frank B. Scon and longtime station master Benjamin Wells marks fifty seven years in service. A fire destroys the store of William Harrison in Nottingham. A municipal ticket led by George A. Blake forms in Elkton. A driving accident injures Aire Fahrney and Mrs Kooz near Waynesboro. A street railway franchise delay extends in Hagerstown. Local court sentences George Byand to three years for assault in Wicomico. The body of Thomas Clark is exhumed in Howard County for poison tests. Freight brakeman Levin Downing dies near Axmore Station. Samuel S. Drott marries Margaret O. Ricketts at Rockville after stirring Washington romance.
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Annapolis
Halm
Hagerstown
Anne Arundel
Samuel R. Brewer
Edward Yarnall
Philadelphia
Havre de Grace
Elkton
Frank RB. Scon
Benjamin Wells
Brooklyn
Aire
Fahrney
Kooz
Waynesporo
George A. Blake
Green Spring Furnace
William Harrison
St Nottingham
Prince George County
Hegerstown
Benjamin Marker
Amate Litchfield
Iscod
al Hykes
W. Lon County
George By
Wicomico County
Thomas Clark
Howard County
Levin Downing
Delmar
N.t.p&n
Axmore Station
Samuel
Drott
Washington
Rockville
Bliss Margaret O. Ricketts
Syrup of Figs Promoted As Pleasant Laxative Remedy
A vintage ad praising Syrup of Figs as a modern, effective laxative for cleansing the system and easing colds headaches and fevers without unpleasant after effects. Shade trees Rameburgs E Fourth street.
German Baptist Brethren District Meeting at Pleasant Hill
The German Baptist Brethren held their annual district meeting at Pleasant Hill near Monrovia with eight district churches represented by two delegates each. Officers elected included Elder S. H. Viz as chairman and Elder E. W. Stoner as writing clerk, with Elder E. A. Bronzer as reading clerk. The body planned a home for the aged and hosted a midday dinner by Bush Creek ladies, with Rev. S. H. Utz assisting host and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Monrovis
Middletown Valley
Frederick
Bush Creek
Beaver Day
Frederick County
Monocacy
Sam's Creek
Meadow Branch
Carroll County
Woodbery
Baltimore City
8. H. Viz
New Market
E. W. Stoner
Union Bridge
E. A. Bronzer
New Pearl
Maryland
Good Ladies of
S. H. Utz
Market Gossip Notes Scarce Fresh Fruits As Spring Looms
Market today shows scarce poultry and strawberries with prices rising. Eggs sell at 10 cents a dozen while butter ranges 20 to 25 cents per pound. Vegetable prices list onions 20 cents per half peck and tomatoes 23 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepsheld
Easter reflections and social notes from Frederic
The writer recalls Easter church services with music and sermons, comments on fashion and social scenes, and mentions postmaster announcements. They describe flowers, invitations, and spring etiquette, with playful digs at weather and local happenings including a potential encampment move and upcoming events at the Woman's College and City Opera House.
Real Estate Sales Report From Local Manor Farm Transfers
The estate of the late David Delander near Egbgerton in Middle town valley sold 2 acres to Leonard Rossnickie. A separate tract was bought for 3125 per acre. Lydia Delauder sold her 108 acre home farm about three miles south of Mildeletown to Oliver Beachley for 7000 dollars, a low per acre rate of about 65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Delander
Ebgerton
Middle Town Valley
Exe Brere
X. H.anc Casaries de
Leorary Rossnickie
Cher
Es Delander
Lydia Delauder
Milde
Letown
Oliver Beachley
Best Flour Promotes Fine Bread At Home
In old times beauty was praised, yet modern housewives prove worth in home life. The text emphasizes the capability of a woman to bake, noting the need for a good flour to achieve light bread. It advises storing four in a clean warm place to avoid dark rough crusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan
World’s Week of Prayer Observance Urged Across State
The Maryland Sabbath Association led by F. W. Rhodes of Baltimore requests a statewide observance of the Week of Prayer for the Sabbath. They urge private prayer sermons in pulpits, Sabbath school study, and literary circulation via Young People’s Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Sabbath Association
F. W. Rhodes
Baltimore
Young Peoples Societies
J. Midner Wilbur
Laurens Street
Mozart Symphony Club to Perform Here on April 3
Announcement of the Mozart Symphony Club from New York performing at the Woman’s College on April 3 with a stereopticon lecture and views. Proceeds support the College Library. Reserve seats 50 cents, gallery 25 cents. Also mentions prices on food items and a public sale scheduled for April 7 at the Union Foundry store room in Central Hotel building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Best
Mozart Symphony Club
Central Hotel
Mullinix & Kemp
Co. B. Font
Ching
China
Union Foundry and Store Works
EJ. Eldridge
Dee
B. Fout
Speer
Pittsburg
Woman's College
Wah
F.C
New York
Dog jumps through window at tobacco shop on North Market Street
A 4 by 4 dog entered Marshal Foot’s tobacco shop on North Starket Street yesterday. An employee opened the door to shoo it out. the dog then leaped through a large glass window and fled up North Market Street. The damage is estimated at 40 to 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Foot
North Starket Street
North Market Street
Tarif Reform Meeting in Myersville City Hall
The Myersville band led by Prof C F Flock Jeader paraded the streets before the tariff reform meeting. The meeting opened in City Hall with James H Gambrill presiding and several speeches urged Democratic policy in national legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarif
Myersville
C. F. Flock Jeader
City Hall
P. m
James H. Gambrill
Quiet clues push B&O robberies across division
B and O officials pursue several clues amid reports of box cars entered and merchandise damaged in the second division. Yard watchers and detectives press a quiet investigation as potential series of daring robberies unfold. A broken four horse team from Hardt and Keefer yard creates a street scene in East Patrick street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jomber
Hardt and Keefer
East Patrick Street
Beasat & Knott’s
Lewis Hildebrand
This County
Local Music Shop Puntsstock Sale Notice
Removed large stock of pianos organs moved to No 8 EB Patrick Street. Rice and Elder invite the public to view their updated selection including violins banjos guitars mandolins accordions zithers strings and other instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick St
Rice & Elder
Stamped Linen Scarfs and Wool Carpets Featured
New line of stamped linen goods received this morning includes fringe scarves in Phiow Shams Spinshere Boresu and Scarfs. Special values with prices very low. An elegant two size length linen fringed bureau scarf offered. Also a finest assortment of high grade all wool ingrain carpets displayed in our Carpet Room with unique styles.
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the Daily News
Wasuretox, D. C
M.W. Hankmeton
Weather Bureau
John Hendrickson
W.C. Keller
Myp
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Feeea Kohler Mfg Co
Purbly Prusuna L
Charlee Crum
Telegregh St
Childs
Rameburg’s EK
Orestlinge
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Rameburg’s
E. Fourth-st
Hicks
Market
Hss
Mary Jane
Dave Grcff
Herman
Trafi
Coxey
Beckley’s Apring
Mozart
Rais
City Opera Home
Post Office
Hageratown
Hud Douglas
Soldier Boys
Rodock & Neidig
Shriner Milling Co
BeAcTiece
Cerezsville
Saya
Colorado Rocky Mountain
Mozart Club
Denver
Mra
Inia
Blount Olivet Cemetery
A. T. Rice & Sons
FOH
Ted
G&t
Hosibey
ING Department
Jou Hieasopziorson
FI. V. Staub
Sskifornia Fruits
California
F.w.8tar
Tatephono
Gosh
Hamiler Bies
F C
Gay Duvall
Association Room
Lang
Charles McDade
Knotville Station
Lloyd McDade
Burkittsville
Rice & Shaff
Knoxville
Mullins
James E. Walker
J. Walker & SO
Ph Estli
James E. Walker & CO
Rodook & Weidig
Rovece
Nyidig
Weare
Maten
Dris Geos
Brussele
Ingram
D- Prions
Gualiy
iUand
Issac
Suc
A. T. Rioe & Sons
FE. Bral Directors
No. 35
South Market St. Frederick, Md
Reineet
Loy & Perry
Lo and Perry
Aizes
Loy and Perry
John A. Kennedy
New Spring Goods
Call Ang
No.u3 N. Market
W. C. Eldridge
Ambtrergs
Amecr&ge
Hamburgs
Tags City
NU Dmiwest Pathicki Street
B. H. Blackston
B. HE. Buacston
Mabeet Street
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Atsceney-At-Law
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