Notable deaths and political shifts in late Victorian era
Sir John Herschel, renowned astronomer, dies near London after a life spanning 1810 birth and scholarly works. In Scotland, John Lawn Sr. dies in Edinburgh. President Steyn relocates the Orange Free State capital from Kroonstad to Lindley, signaling political realignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frederick William Herschel
London
John Lawn
Rab
Edinburgh
Steyn
Kioonstad
Orange Free State
Lindley
Itinerary listing local businesses and names
The fragment lists several livery stables and sale notices with names like Myera and W F Nichols, Grove, and various firms and editors. It also includes a mayor and local officials and a note urging subscribers to report irregularities in paper delivery to The News Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myera
W. F. Nichols
W. EF. Grove
W. H. McOniffrey
Smith
Harry W. Bowers
Raifist
Hull & Retch Renette Doll's
Noucetis
Bes Snes
Markey's
E. Oline
Neldig & Miller
Purely Personal Notes On Nearby Residents
Paragraphs about local residents visiting relatives and traveling. Names include Joseph D Baker, James Alvey, Iva Habu, O Albert Gilson, Frank Moore, Fred Alway, Horace W Clarke, G W Shriner, L Y Baughman, Jade James McSherry, James Stonesifer, EL McLean, Miss Papilla de Garmondis, Mrs M J Baughman, Miss Berths Trail, Mamie Shriner, Howard V Darrow, Ro Lee Hanshew. Trips cited: Washington, Baltimore, Mobile, Annapolis, Arlington, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D Baker
James Alvey
Washington
Iva Habu
East Third Street
O. Albert Gilson
Frank Moore
Baltimore
Fred. Alway
Horace W. Clarke
Mra
G. W.B. Shriner
Mobile
Ala
L. Y. Baughman
Frederick
Jade James McSherry
Anuspolis
Court of Appeals
Ray
James B. Stonesifer
Westminster
McLean
Zoe Misa Papilla de Garmondis
M. J. Baughman
The
Gas Sun
Minstre's
Brief Bits From The Local Page
Snowballs are blooming and seashore exodus begins as churches plan summer schedules. A storm period is forecast per prophets. Some men blame others for faults. The Janior Fire Company receives horse harness. An old saying about age and men is mocked. Mr J H Lampe has painters at Farmers and Mechanics Bank preparing a dark buff exterior. A scientist claims older men have smaller brains, explaining an eighteen year old knowing more than his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janior Fire Company
Mosey
Eben
J. H. Lampe
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Msn
Dever & Co. Paint Adverts in Rockland Letter
A dated promotional note to J A Williamson extols Davos paint claiming long wear and cost savings. The letter cites the Farrington residence at Rockland Maine as an example and urges conversion of goods into cash via Taz News advertisements. It mentions Burgets & Co selling the paint and invites placing ads to turn items into money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Williamson Frederick
Farrington
Rockland
Maine
Devos
Taz News
Religious World and Sunday School Notes Across Churches
Long religious roundup notes services Sunday across multiple churches. It records sermons by Rev. T Freeman Dixon Rev Dr E S Todd Rev B V Switzer Rev Mr Ingle and Rev O W Stincapring with topics on foreign missions the Christian Sabbath and the Word of God. It mentions Sunday schools Epworth League and music led by various organists and choirs. Also notes a reception planned for Cardinal Gibbons and a Lutheran conference program near Frederick with sermons on resurrection and Holy Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
T. Freeman Dixon
Foreign Missione
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. 8. Todd
Epworth League
Trinity M
South
B. V. Switzer
Epworth
H. B. Debring
Ingle
al Satots
St. James
Gilpin
Sappington
Sohleyavillé
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Bradcock
Fearbake
Mullinix
St. John’s Catholic Church
Feaccis E. Craig
W.J. Kane
St. Joseph
Holy Name
Father Kane
The
Holy Name Society
Cardinal Gibbons
Clarence G. Leatherman
Gettysburg Seminary
Lutheran Church
Lemoyne
Leatherman
Janel
Dbs
Stonesifer
Catechise
Kemp
Frederick clergymen planned departure to California
Rev Dy Todd and Mrs Todd along with Rev Freeman Dixon depart Frederick by Pennsylvania Railroad for Los Angeles. They will visit Albuquerque Yellow Stone and Niagara Falls on return. Dixon travels as Presbyterian official with Dr Guthrie and others. Pulpit filled by Baltimore Washington ministers during absence.
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Frederick
Todd
T. Freeman Dixon
Pennsylvania Railroad
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Yellowstone National Park
Niagara Falls
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Washington
Mr. Dixon
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Donald Guthrie
M. Gist Bykes
Ellicott City
B. Harry
Archer
Churchville
Dixon
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Funerals for Mabel B Dixon and Mrs Edward Routzabin
The funeral of Mabel B Dixon, colored, was held at 230 o clock at Asbury Church with Rev. T O Carroll and Rev. O H Murray officiating. Pallbearers included Harry Whites, Frank Wells, James Boyd, James Graham, Joseph Larkins, Edward Brown. Burial at Laboring Sons Cemetery. Directors: A T Rise & Sone. The funeral of Mrs Edward Routzabin from her Frederick area home was at 1 PM. Services at Lonse led by Rev. O W Silespring with A B choir supplying male voices. Pallbearers were Newson Wachter, Upton Gladhill, H and W Smith, Edward Angelberger, Samuel D Reifensider. Interment at Mt Olives Cemetery. Funeral director: C C Carty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel B. Dixon
Asbury Oherch
T. O. Carroll
O. H. Murray
Harry Whites
Frank Wells
James Boyd
James Graham
Joseph Larkins
Edward Brown
Laboring Sons Cemetery
A. T. Rise
Frederick
Lonse
W. Siiespring
A. B. Choir
Pall
Newson Wachter
Upton Gladhill
H. and
W. Smith
Edward Angelberger
Samuel D. Reifensider
Advertised Letters List and Automobil Trip Report
The Frederick post office May 9 1908 lists advertised letters for Gexziemas Buckey Baatt Davis Goodman Jackson Author Jackson Licklider Warren Newmar Strattz Wymard and Lapies Miss Borkholder Faunt LeRoy Matthews Nellie Pattxman Ridley. An automobile trip by Noah E Cramer and party left Frederick for Gettysburg touring the battlefield roads and National cemetery, returning home after about one hundred miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City -Post
Gexziemas
Johnathan Buckey
John W. Baatt
Frank Goodman
John
Jackson
M. J. Licklider
Edwin E. Mar
Noah. E. Cramer
Lewis
Wilbide
Stanley
Frederick
Gettysburg
Battlefield
Lewistown
Catoctin Furnace
Thermont
Emmitsburg
Ant
National Cemetery
Eagin Hotel
Mountain Fires Ravage Sugar Loaf Range and Cold Spring
A large forest fire burns for days in the Sugar Loaf Mountains starting near Mt. Ephraim and moving east between the ridges, destroying substantial timber. Another mountain fire is reported near Cold Spring above Thurmont, adding to regional blaze concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Loaf Mountains
Mt. Ephraim
Cold Spring
Thurmont
Fined for Fighting Arrest in Five-and-a-Half District
Ohsiles Coats was arrested around 1 am Saturday by Officers King and Hobbs on fighting and disorderly conduct charges. Before Justice Eckstein, he paid a $5 fine after the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohsiles Coats
King and Hobbs
Justice Eckstein
Coats
UY MENEAL TO BE MARRIED TOMORROW AT STAFFORD HOTEL
Edward Hobbs of New Market in this county and Edna E East of Danville Virginia will wed tomorrow at noon at the Stafford Hotel in Baltimore city. Austin Baughman will serve as best man. Included notes cover milling market quotations and a cake from New South Wales, with local civic notes on police appointments and vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hobbs
New Market
This County
Edna E. East
Danville
Stafford
Baltimore City
Austin Baughman
This City
Ose & Og Aanin
B. Crramer
Frederick
Onde
Hendrickson
Ie Taira
Walkersville
Crater
Bethel Church
Bearchy
St. Nore
Peart
Vwellines
Franklin Savings Bank elects new officers at meeting
The Franklin Savings Bank directors met this morning at the bank and elected James Heack president William B Nicade mans secretary and George W Hoein leiz teller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Franklin Savings Bank
James Heack
William B. Nicademans
George W. Hoeinleiz
Meeting Tonight of Gaited Steara Fire Bovine Company
The Gaited Steara Fire Bovine Company holds its regular weekly meeting tonight at 7:50 to hear committee reports on the Firemin e Convention to be held in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaited
Steara Fire Bovine Company
Bers
Conductor Luther Pearl Killed Riding Freight Train
Luther Pearl, a veteran conductor on the Winchester and Baltimore line, was killed near Martinsburg while attempting to board a freight train. A 46 year railroad employee, he served 15 years as conductor on the Frederick Frederickton to Baltimore route and helped move troops in the Civil War, leaving a home in Harper's Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Pearl
Baltsaoru
Ohio
Baltimore
Harper's Ferry
Franklin and Marshall College Jubilee Week in Lancaster
Franklin and Marshall College marks its fiftieth anniversary with a six day commencement schedule in Lancaster Pennsylvania from June 5 to June 11. Governor Pennypacker ex-President Cleveland and other dignitaries are expected to attend with events including junior oratorical contest senior prize debate baccalaureate sermon and multiple alumni programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
Franklin College
Marshall College
Pennsylvania
Benjamin Franklin
Mercersburg
Pamond
Peninypacker
Cleveland
Johns. Stahr
J. D. Moffett
Washington and
Jefferson Collega
Jane
Pennyracker
M G. Brumbaugh
University of Pennsylvania
Peunsylvania
Board of Trustees
The
Athletic Association
Williamson Field
Albert E. Smith
Philadelphia
Ira Remeen
Johns Hopkins University
Alaumui
Sanior Fire Company Committees Form at Meeting
At a Saturday Junior Fire Company meeting President Motter named Alvin Doering as chairman of the decoration committee with a list of assistants. George Wm. Shipley was appointed chairman of the parade committee with a small slate of assistants. Also note Hagerstown merchant William Updegreff retired, selling to his sons and noting the firm’s operations in Hagerstown and Gloverstown. Mortgage assignees Winebrenst and Stoner will sell a three story brick dwelling on East Third Street at the Court House door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wit
Merrimac
Norfolk
B McCleland
Dumes
Sanior Fire Company
Motter
Alvin Doering
Henry R. Lampe
Daniel Burrae
H. Schroeder
Claude McCleery
F. Kieenhaust
Robert Conrad
E. B. Murray
Ed. Ebbert
Samuel Titlow
Archie Murray
Edw. Borrae
Frank Lorentz
Henry Falk
Hemila00 Davis
George Wm. Shipley
Mesere
Ward Haffoer
Roger Young
John Markey
Cate Wills
Hagerstown
William Updegreff
George Updegraf & Son
George F. Updegraf
Edward 4. Updegraf
George Updegraf
Delong
Mr. Godegrail
Tomor
D. G. Winebrenst
Frank L. Stoner
Court House
East Third Street
Eline E. DeLashinatt
Reconstruction of a 19th century bank ledger entry
A damaged OCR fragment shows ledger items including a redemption fund, U.S. Treasurer share, liabilities, capital stock paid in, surplus, undivided profits, and taxes paid. It lists certified checks and miscellaneous balances with figures like 982 60 123.424 40 and 1,050 32 76 00, reflecting bank asset and liability categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trusianion
Sav Uga
New Linen Skirts and Corsets Debut for Summer Comfort
Advertisers tout linen skirts for hot weather and a range of corsets at low prices. The store promotes dainty parasols, Habit Yip styles from three months back, and garments adapted to various figures. Shoppers are invited to view a half girdle, medium dip, and low boat fronts in FrenchBatiste at about $1.50 elsewhere but offered for $1. The copy emphasizes affordable, fashionable undergarments and lightweight summer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tela
George Rodock & CO
HIG
George
Rodook & CO
Wellington for Chairman and Maryland Outlook in Baltimore Race
The Washington Post notes the Baltimore mayoralty race impacts Maryland's autumn campaign. McComas faces a setback as his mayoral nominee loses, with GOP hopes hinging on new leadership. Wellington is floated for state chairmanship while Harry Stockbridge is named as a leading Republican Senate candidate.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Maryland
United States
McComar
McComas
Seaagor
McQoomas
Wellington
State Central Committee
Harry Stockbridge
Surprising oyster menu and firemen notice in town
A local bill of fare lists oysters and seafood dishes including shad roe soft crabs and spring lamb chops amid notices for a Firemen's demonstration subscription drive on Friday May 15. Camp Schiey Inn near Braddock Heights advertises nearing completion and insurance offices in Frederick offer rates and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demcnstration
Camp Schiey Inn
Braddock Heights
Joln H. Cutsball
Mutzal Insurance
Frederick, Ltd
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Washmnoton
the Newe
L. Moory
Aod
Rodock & Go A
Neenentars
N. E. Cramer
Davos Lead
FB. W. Dever & Co
New York
P.S
P. L. Burgets & Co
Sunday Schools and Societies
Lutheran Middle Conferenc
Middle Conference
Maryland Lutheran Synod
Pressant Hill
St Uoop
J. A. Asper
Lainstown
W. E. Whester
Woodsboro
P. J. Shriver
W. Hess
M.D. Beard
Robert W. Doty
Rava
W. S. T. Metzger
S. F. Tholan
Zoolook
Tuseday
P. G. Miller
D. A. Britt
G. W. Basghmat
Hoerty
W. H. Sottiemser
Reva. O. A. Revnewalid
Ass Kobhard
Lusher Kublan
UY Meneal
Eastern Milling & Export Cowpeor
Gake
Australia
Anthony S. Consol
East Patrick Street
L John Terri
St. John's Park
New South Wales
William Brachey
T Gil
Martinsburg
B.& O. Service
Wiocueater
Frerickton
Are Action
F. .& M. College Jubilee
Clytaens
National Bank
Citizens' National Bank
ERICK
Frederik
Resources
Ket
Furaiturs
Total
Sar
Stave
Maarvland
G. Summerman
G. Zimmerman
J. Travers Thomas
N. P
Kefauwer
Mes
E. Walker
Aker
J.daladatawlt
Joan Hendrickson
Pue
Toteyhone Vallaa
Flas
Wal
Joan Beaxoaioxson
Newig & Miller
Neme & Miller
Glass OF Fashion
Beth
Clinton E. Main
N. Mathat
Frederick County
City Hotel
Grell
Hotel Grill
M ‘ Kloster
Ana Ettaastasy
Excelsior Steam
Waking Tyson
Frederick County Telephone
F. B. Sappington
Borers Bros
City Hall
L. Ee Mullinix
L. E. Mulloinix
A. T. Rice & Son
Rice & Sons
North Market Street
Frederick, MD
Farmer's Exchange
Frederick Country
Farmers’ Exchange
Bu Gartona
Clover
sNearby
Western
Hays
Timothy
Franklin Street
Masonic T Tx
North Market &Treet
Magawis
New York Hospital
WM. C. Boteler
Mdiy
Noah E. Cramer
Wwe
E. Clints
Senator McComas
Stierr Warencoms
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