In History May 8 Highlights From 18th to 20th Century
Key events and figures marked in history on May 8 include the deaths of Robert Morrey in Philadelphia and Louis Moreau Gottschalk in New Orleans, General James S. Wadsworth wounded in the Wilderness campaign, and Gustave Flaubert's death in Rouen. Volcanic eruptions on Martinique and St Vincent devastated St Pierre and Saint Vincent, while Russian actions included evacuating Sotеhwang after dismantling forts and destroying artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morrey
Philadelphia
England
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
New Orleans
James S. Wadsworth
Genegeo
Curtan Flaubert
Rouen
Judah Phillips Benjamin
London
Paris
Santo Domingo
Martinique
St. Vincent
Mont. Pelee
St. Pierre
la Soufriere
Sotehwang
News subscribers urged to report delivery irregularities
Readers are asked to report promptly any irregularity in receipt of the News omyt papers to ensure timely delivery and address issues with distribution.
Personal notices from Baltimore visits and travels
Purely personal notices list Mr and Mrs John F Newman visiting Baltimore with other locals like Mr and Mrs Robert Wynn and Mrs Jacob Hosenstock also visiting. It notes business trips, returns from Baltimore, and family travels between Beonswick Harmony Grove Montgomery County and crafton with several residents visiting friends or returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 5. Newman
Baltimore
Robert Wynn
Jacob Hosenstock
East Second Bhrost
Baltigoers
Benjamie F. Grove
West Patrick Street
Baltimora
Gac
Renneberger
East Fourth Street
Hev. Brown
Middletown
Lutheran Psisoners
Divorcees Named in County Court Actions
Divorce action results show Mra. Nettie G. Nicholson gaining an absolute divorce from Lewis B. Nicholson with attorney Glenn H. Worthington. The couple resided near Mt. Ephraim. A separate filing by Mra. Lora Summers, via attorney Jesse F. R. Heagy, seeks a vinculo matrimonii divorce from John H. D. Summers. They wed December 14, 1899. she resides near Harmony, while the husband is reported as in abeyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie G. Nicholson
Glenn H. Worthington
Lewis
Nicholson
Mt. Ephraim
This County
Lora Summers
Jesse F. R. Heagy
John H. D. Summers
Harmony
Iadiace
Savage Ballenger wed in Trinity M E Church
George F Savage of Germantown Montgomery county married Miss General Ballenger of Tu this county at Trinity M E Church South by Rev John Paul Tyler. Groom attended by brother Irving Ballenger and bridesmaid Miss Leola Yingling. They left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Germantown after return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage—Ballenger
George F. Savage
Germantown
Montgomery County
General. Ballenger
Trinity M. E. Church
John Paul Tyler
Irving Ballenger
Leo's Yingling
Brief Bits of Local News and Notices
Local items note another carload of brown stone arrived for the Y M C A building. The Festival of the Ascension will be observed at the Evangelical Lutheran church at 7 oclock. Epworth League Anniversary services set for Sunday at 750 oclock with Rev. Lamps of Japan to speak. Mrs Emily Magruder Gideon of Concord N C committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid at Catonsville. Bay you may in The News.
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Evangelical Lotharan
Epworth League
Epworth League of the Mathodist Episcopsichurch
Rev
Japan
Emily Magruder Gideon
Concord, N
Wits G. Gorman
Catonsville
Moodbed of W., FF. & G. H. Rtig rail clash on Dill avenue
A special meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen discussed lowering the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway Co rails on Dill avenue to reduce height above street level. Petition with 86 signatures demanded lower rails citing obstruction, drainage issues, and property devaluation. The board deferred action for a day to inspect the site and consider a formal order to compel grading adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H
Dill Avenue
Washington, Frederick and Gettysburg Railway Co
Wm. P. Manleby
Anid Street
Eald Road
Asid. Pol
Esid Street
Calir
Polas
William Hammond Parker
Samuel A. Lewis
Wm. H. Hinks
Francsiss
Bani Street
Hammond Urner
C. C. Waters
McK
Maulsby
Railway Company
She Doard
Rail— Road Company
Baptist Church
Failare
Arcer
Kindley
Atresta
James P
Market Street
Taoird
Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Opening of Braddock Heights Prompts Local Updates
The Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad officials finalized plans for Braddock Heights opening on Monday May 20 with Braddock Heights band and orchestra to provide daytime music and late night dancing. A Jefferson trolley extension schedule will run on opening day as officials review the line. Proceeds from property sales included a piano sold for 23 dollars to John Loate Bradshaw and three stage furniture items sold to James A. Jones for 85 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Jones
John Loate Bradshaw
James A. Jones
Braddock Heights
Frederick and
Middletown
Braddock Hoighta
W.h Farnalsh
Will of Miss Garath Lane probate filing makes lot of names
The will of Miss Bites Sarah B Long of Tonormont is filed for probate. It bequeaths to her brother John Luther Lang during his life bones and Jos in Fiddlersburg, Washington county, then to her nephew Mphraim Wyasinger if living. otherwise it is to be sold and proceeds divided among her nieces and nephews. The balance funds are loaned with interest to her brother John Luther Lorg for life, then divided among his sister Mary O Wysliger’s children after his death. G. D. How of Toormont is named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garath Lane
Sarah B. Long
Tonormont
John Luther Lang
Jos
Fiddlersburg
Washington County
Mphraim Wyasinger
Jahn Luther Lorg
Mary O. Wysliger
G. D. How
Toormont
Adamstown Boys Rally in 7 08 Victory over M. S. D. team
Adams town s team routed M. S. D. on Saturday with a decisive seven to eight score in the second game of the series. Day and Whipp starred with timely hits and strong pitching. Winning battery Day Whipp. losing battery Zimmerman Benson Creager. Next, Adamstown hosts Brunswick on May 11 and seeks additional confirmed opponents in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geball
Adamssown
Whipp
Zimmerman
Benson
Creager
Adamstown
Bronswick
Adamstown Boys
Say Astrong
Municipal election registration totals by precinct
The first day of registration shows 278 people registered across four precincts. Precinct 1 reports 74 registered with 19 transfers, Precinct 2 has 61 registered with 22 transfers, Precinct 3 lists 86 registered with 24 transfers, and Precinct 4 records 65 registered with transfers.
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Besterday
Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railroad buys land rights in two districts
Messrs. John J. Timanos and bank Emmart of Argenta work in the Second district of Baltimore county and Freedom district, Carroll county, purchasing rights of way from landowners. Few declines occur, with terms offering part cash and balance in sixty days. Local people are elated over the prospect of work beginning on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Timanos
Bank Emmart, Argenta
Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railroad Company
Baltimore County
Freedom
Carroll County
Death claims Mrs Henry J Baxn in Westminster home
Mrs Henry J Baxn aged eighty one died at her Westminster residence after five weeks illness. She was mother to Mrs David Martio of Hagerstown and leaves two sons George of Roanoke Virginia and Michael of Westminster and two daughters Mrs Kate Kretzer of Emmitabara and Miss Josephine at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Baxn
Bevery J. Haun
Westminster
David Martio
Hagerstown
George
Roanoke
Michael
Kate Kretzer
Emmitabara
Josephine
Knights Templar march to Hagerstown for divine service
Members of Jacques du Molay Commandery Be. 4 Knights Templar leave the city by special trolley car at 4 o clock after a moon. In Hagerstown they attend divine service with St. Bernard Commandery No. 9 at the Presbyterian church. Committee in charge: Dr Iran Moonards, O. S Howard, Wa. O. Birely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Jacques du Molay
Memorial Day Observance in Creeagerstown at Union Church
Memorial Day will be observed in Creeagerstown on Sunday afternoon January 3 at 2 oclock. Exercises are at Union Church under the auspices of Revo Osancl. Harp, Reg. of this city, will deliver the memorial address. Rocky Ridge Thurmont and Walkersville Grands invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creagertown
Creeagerstown
Sanday
Union Church
Revo Osancl. No. SH. Jr. O. U. A.M
Reno
Harp
Rocky Ridge
Thurmont
Walkersville
Church council seeks deaconess from Mother House in Baltimore
At a church council meeting of Evangelicsi Lutheran last night the group decided to apply to the Mother House in Baltimore for the services of deacones to perform works of mercy in the city. Pastor Roy Charles Steck will try to secure one by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanta Diacore
Church Council of the Evangelicsi Lutheran Church
Baltimore
Roy. Charles ®. Steck
Local residents report health updates from the town
The Sick. Miss Kila Tucker of East Second Street has improved after illness. Mrs. Wm. Munskower of West Patrick Street remains bedbound with the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kila Tucker
East Second Strest
Wm. 7
Munskower
West Patrick Atrest
Hokoess
Public mood favors better railroad stations in Frederick
Community leaders including George S. Rodock of the Business Men's Association endorse building new stations. They advocate pressure on railroads to improve facilities for travelers. Locals note potential land along Carroll Street and Hass Patrick Street could host a joint station, with Baltimore & Ohio viewed as best positioned to lead the upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broderick
Bverybaydy
Frederick
George 8. Rodock
Business Men’s Association
Aceion Station
Pennsylvania Redroad Compsany
Carrollorsek
Hass Patrick Street
Hards & Roe
Baltimore & Ohio
Funeral for Samuel Manehower Held at DeGrange Street Home
The funeral for Samuel Manehower was conducted yesterday at his home 217 DeGrange Street by Rev. M. A. Castle and Rev. B. E. McLjan. Pallbearers included R. Derr J. K. Brightweil Peter Pickett and others. burial followed at Olivet Cemetery with Taymes P. Riga funeral director. Monshower served as a corporal in Company I Sixth Marshaled Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonstal
Samuel Manehower
Pimca
DeGranga Street
M. A. Castie
BE. McLjan
R. Derr
Peter Pickett
P. Samuel Notnagie
William Jones
Richard Starr
Olivet
Taymes
P. Riga
Mir
Monshower
Marqised Volunteer Infantry
Kassin Leaves Half Million Estate Inventory Filed
The late I. Sreeman Ras in Democratic leader died March 5. An inventory filed in Baltimore Orphans Court shows estate appraised at 229 621.55 with stocks and bonds. Much consists of real estate and ground rents in Baltimore. Estimated capitalized value could reach about 500 000.
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Kassin
I. Sreeman -Rasin
Orphans’ Court
Baltimore
Tate
Resin
Stde
Trial in Cumberland Defends Telephone Company in Death Suit
In Cumberland Frank L. Stoner defends the Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Company in a damage action brought by C G Kline of Knoxville over his wife’s death while using a phone. The suit cites a fall of Hoerper's Ferry Electric Light and Power wires onto telephone lines. Benjamin A. Richmond of Cumberland associates with Stoner.
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Cumberland
Frank L. Stoner
Cumberlisad
Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Company
Allogany Court
C. G. Kline
Knoxville
Hoerper's Ferry Electric Light and Power Company
Benjamin A. Richmond
Stoner
Cate
Woodpecker returns to old job amid mischief
A woodpecker resumes work on the Reformed church during winter, reportedly wearing its bill, with plans to shoot the bird after holes appeared in the slate roof. Meanwhile Emory Batts, a former Maryland School pupil, wandered on Fourth Street and fell from a four-horse wagon, injuring his leg and receiving hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apira
Isia
Middletown Register
Emory Batts
Maryland School For the Deal
Fourth Street
Charles Falk
Montevas Hospital
One Year For Lawyer Dick Embezzlement Case
The court yesterday overruled the motion for a new trial in the Cumberland embezzlement case involving lawyer Dick. Dick was convicted of embezzling money from the Weidermann Brewing Company and sentenced to one year in the House of Correction. An appeal was entered and Dick was released on a $2000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. L. Dick
Cumberland
Weidermann Brewing Company
House of Correction
Smithfield Hams Burned In Virginia Fire
A fire at Smithfald Virginia yesterday destroyed thousands of Smithfald ham kins in B. P. Chapman’s smokehouse. The blaze began about 3 o clock and is believed to have started from smoking fires, causing an estimated loss around 10600 dollars.
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Smithfield
Smithfald
Smithfaid
B. P. Chapman
Local Dignitaries Change Seats and Comings and Goings
Capt. John KR Hammons died at Ridgely as William Thompson was re elected mayor of Lonaconing for the tenth time. Asan Heffier was elected mayor of elite. Dorchester County golf score results announced. The annual commencement of Westminster Theological Seminary was held at the Methodist Protestant Church in Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KR. Hammons
Ridgely
Asan Heffier
Elite
Golfscore
Dorchester County
William Thompson
Lonaconing
Westminster Theological Seminary
Westminster
News of the Churches Grade Reform Missionary Society Invites May Meeting
The Grade Reform Missionary Society will hold its next public meeting on May 26 at 3:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend this event and participate in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grade Reformed
Water Coolers and Goods at Major Sale Tonight
Local mentions list water coolers at moderate price from A. & Fisner Iron King Store House and Ol stané of 8. D. Thomas & Co offering imported Pilsner and related items at the Baftalc. Great matting sale with Jap mats and bed bluse. Funeral director C. BE. Crixx notes a pocketbook theft. reward for return. Complimentary dances invited for May 9 farewell assembly in Junior Hall at 9 p.m. by committee. Do not pay gas or electric bill before the 10th to save account. sale ads for A. 0. Medaxps.1's and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisner
Iron King
D. Thomas & Co
Saarce
C. BE. Crixx
Lancaster
Wohsra
Acre
Frederick
Local notices and ads from Frederick Md area 1907
Various local notices and advertisements including shirts at $1.00, linens, lace, and household goods. Mentions Norwance's Pottery sale of lawn vanes and fabric items, a bid invitation for Braddock Heights privileges, a spring cleaning ad, local optician, utility bill reminders, and a public notice about subscriptions due May 1 1907.
L. and Mullin Special Novelties Display Window Items
The notice promotes a display of novelty cow figures and a wide assortment of items for home decoration. It touts a new chain roller awning line as the best on the market and invites customers to visit to beautify homes and sidewalks.
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N. B
Market Street
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Grozer Anderson
Frederick, Md
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Trorth Market
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Eat Patrick Street
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