Pentecost and notable births and deaths on May 24 in history
On May 24 historic figures are listed: Robert Cecil Earl of Salisbury and minister to James I died. Karl von Linné, naturalist, born in Sweden, died. Stephen Girard, philanthropist, born near Bordeaux and died. George Bridges, Lord Rodney, a naval hero, died. Sulis Viruzet, governor and senator from New York, born in Amherst, died. Savannah steamer crossed Atlantic on this date. Queen Victoria born. 1818 commerce with emigrants wrecked off Nova Scotia. priests and hostages among Paris communists. William Stowe Garrison, abolitionist, died in New York. Brooklyn Bridge opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Robert Cecil Earl of Salisbury
Minater
James E
MG Karl von Linke
Linnecs
Rachsit
Sweden
Stephen Grrara
Bordeaur
France
Philadelphia
George Bridges
Rodzey
Sules Virizet
New York
Amherst
Mass
Jelehavannah
Sevancah
Saerpoul
Queen Victoria
Amieres
Nova Scot
Les Jost
Paris
Daron
Wico
Pari
Vicus
The Weekly News Circulation Claims and Advertiser Rights
The piece defends exact newspaper circulation truths for Frederick county and denounces vague boasts. It asserts The News has far larger readers than any rival and offers to furnish verifiable figures. It lists current advertisements and notes notices of executors, sales, and various local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Toeews
Renner & Kemp
W. T. Delaplaine
D.H Beat
Tuck, Atty
John Hendrickson
Mulinix
Kemp
Equity. CO
S. Levy
Solr
Carriage Bazar
Fred’ Carriage Co
Aeres Seteae
W. Butler
Eatnensess - Neidig
Henry B. Ramsburg
E. Church St
Western Conference Session at St John s Martineburg
The Western Conference of the Maryland Synod met at St John s Lutheran Church in Martineburg with about twenty ministers and as many lay delegates. Rev C J Tramp was elected chairman. Rev Victor Siler preached the opening sermon to a large congregation. A Tuesday business meeting followed at 9 o clock. The ministers discussed topics including sensational sermons, church fruitfulness, and the Sunday newspaper with several speakers contributing to the dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
J. E. Bushnell
M.D. Gaver
G. Bowers
E. H. Jones
C. L. Reedy
Philharmonic Orchestra to Play in Brunswick Tonight for Grace P. Elc
Members of the Philharmonic Orchestra and many friends depart on the 6.208. &Q. train for Brunswick where the ensemble will give a charity concert this evening. They return on a special train tonight. Pennsylvania Railroad adds through cars between Frederick and Philadelphia after Monday enabling travelers to go to and from Philadelphia without changing cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Philharmonic Orchestra
Branswick
Beneft
Grace P. Elc
P. BR. E
Penna. R. R
Frederick
Philadelphia
Cies
Agents Appointed to Represent State Society for Protecting Children
The Society for the Protection of Children from Cruelty and Immorality has appointed agents Mesars F. B. Sappington, William C. Birely, and Joan C. Hardt, via G. S. Griffith and Rev. Louis F. Zinkhan of Baltimore. Since 1878, the society reports 2654 cases affecting 6226 children, rescuing 2067 from abuse and placing them for a chance at life, while noting broad efforts in prevention and legislation and funding by voluntary contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agenta
Frederick
Mesars
F. B. Sappington
William C. Birely
Joan C. Hardt
G. 5. Griffith
Louis F. Zinkhan
Baltimore City
Society For
Maryland
Various State News Notes From Maryland and Nearby
Captain Samuel Benson dies at Snow Hill aged seventy. Ex Gov John Lee Carroll to sail for Europe. Populists form party in Washington county. Harford grand jury urges a new modern jail. Havre de Grace logjam recedes as logs caught. Chesapeake Bay railroad boaters face smallpox scare. West Virginia Central trims wages 25 percent pending strike. Queen Annes County bonds offered by W H Bosley. Carroll County Patapsco Flint Alzil Company faces grand jury nuisance ruling. Washington and Chesapeake Beach railroad workers strike unpaid. Unknown man found mangled near Havre de Grace at Swan Creek. United Mine Workers mass meeting in Midland seeks fifty cents per ton. Agitators Wilson and O Malley to be banqueted. Trinity Cathedral consecrated at Easton by Bishop Adams. sermon by Bishop Coleman. Cathedral memorial to Bishop Lay. Maryland east coal miners press for higher pay under United Mineworkers. About 500 miners attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Benson
Snow Hill
John Lee Carroll
Europe
Washington County
Grand Jury
Harford County
Havre de Grace
Cheasapeake Beach
Calvert County
West Virginia Central Railroad
Queen Anne's County
W.H. Bosley
Baltimore
Patapsco Flint Alzil Company
Carroll County
Washington and Chesapeake Beach
Calvert
County
Phiadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Swan Creek Station
United Mineworkers
Midland
Wilson
O' Malley
Trinity Cathedral
Easton
Adams
Colemar
Lay
Diocese of
Maryland East
United Mineworkers Association of America
Narrowscape of Mr Devilbise and Kansas City Route
Henry C Devilbiss of Oxbrahoms traveling for a firm in Kansas City Mo lost two horses while crossing a stream during last week’s freshets and escaped with his life. He is son of Solomon D Devilbiss of Glade Valley and previously worked as a resident salesman in Kansas City before expanding his route to several states and a territory. He left Walkersville station on the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1833 for Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrowscape
Devilbise
Harry C. Devilbiss
Oxbrahoms
Kansas City
Puggy
Ont&t
Ssales
Mr Devilbiss
Solomon D. Devilbiss
Glade Valley
Oklahoma
Harey
Frederick County
Walkersville Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Marriage of Scott Wormsen to Emma Jones in Memphis
The Sunday Times reports the May 16 wedding in Memphis Tennessee of Scott E Wormsen formerly of Harmony Grove to Emma Jones a leading southern soprano. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Neander A Woodz and attended by a small circle of friends.
Effects of Wet Weather on Local Wheat and Roads
Wet weather for a week damaged lowland wheat along the Monocacy and forced many farmers to replant corn. Wagons and teams noted along the Walkersville to Woodsboro turnpike, with a inches of soil coating the road after Mr J Dorsey Stauffer returned soil to his field following damage from the tenth instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville
Woodsboro
J. Dorsey Stauffer
Cottolene Exhibit Sends Treats to The News
A liberal spread of strawberry short cake doughnuts and potato chips, prepared in Cottolene, arrived at Besant and Knott's store as part of a Cottolene Exhibit carded with compliments. The display promotes Cottolene as a superior hog lard substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besant & Knott’s
Thz News
Farewell Dinner for Ex Naval Officer Milton Urner
The Naval Office staff at the Baltimore Custom House hosted a farewell dinner for Hon. Milton G. Urner at 700 North Arlington Avenue. Attendees included Deputy John W. Kaufman and C.8. Barns among others. Barns spoke and a letter from the staff was read, expressing goodwill after four years of service. Urner thanked the group and received a six volume Century Dictionary bound edition as a token of remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urner
Naval Office
Baltimore Custom House
Milton G. Urner
T. F. Pattereon
North
Arlington Avenue
Mr. Urner
John W. Kaufman
C.8. Barns
T. F. Patterson
Stanley Youst
Claggett Pyles
C.E. Keedy
J. A. Loud
Barns
Mr. Young
Umer
Petersen
Frederick County Wheat Drives New Carriage Firm
Frederick City Carriage Company began operations at the Skating Rink on Fast Patrick street, spurred by Frederick County’s rich wheat and grain crops. The firm offers the finest vehicle assortment in the state at reduced prices, with A. R. Appleman as president and C. B. Paut as general salesman, who guarantee all work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick City
Patrick Street
United States
A. R. Appleman
C. B. Paut
Rake Mann Concert at City Opera House Tonight
Buy seats early for a large audience at the City Opera House. John Porter Lawrence will premiere Liszt and Chopin works, Rake Mann performs violin pieces not heard locally, with Herndon Morsell and Nellie Wilson Shit-Cliff as tenor and soprano. Tickets selling fast for a fine program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rake
Mann
City Opera Mouse
John Porter Lawrence
Trident
Liszt
Chopin
Rakemann
Herndon Morsell
Nellie Wilson Shit-Cliff
Upset near Middletown injures butcher’s wagon
Yesterday near Middletown Jesse Kauffman a East Patrick Street butcher was driving when his horse bolted after tramps camping nearby. The wagon overturned on an embankment dumping him on the road. He escaped with a few scratches while the wagon sustained considerable damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Kauffman
Patrick Street
Middletown
Mr. Kaufman
Kauffman
Manole R Michael Divorce Filing in Washington
Harry C Michael filed a bill for divorce from Manole R Michael in Washington. The marriage occurred in Frederick on October 30 1888, officiated by Rev Luther Euhlman of the Southern Church. The petition cites desertion in March 1892 and ongoing separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Michael
Washington
Manole R. Michael
Frederick
Luther Euhlman
Southern Church
Nairan Dust Nuisance Charged by Carroll Grand Jury
Carroll county grand jury presents against Patapsco Faint Mill Company at Hood's Mill for a public nuisance claiming ten deaths from dust inhalation during pulverizing Aint lack of precautions cited. Also notes boat loss at Monocacy and local paralysis and property grading progress with architect N T Hailer expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Grand Jury
Patapsco Faint Mill Company
Hood's Mill
Carrol County
Monocacy Copper Snakes Battle Report and Local Notes
Report from Monocacy Tuesday evening describes Messrs William E Zer is Jr and J P Boyer capturing two copper snakes after a roughly thirty minute encounter. The snakes measured 2 feet 6 inches and 3 feet 5 inches. Nearby Hagerstown remarks on Frederick’s 1504 anniversary planning with pride and a jab about burying Hagerstown. The Frederick Gun Club announces a practice shoot at 5 p.m. on the McDevitt farm near Frederick. Also noted is the sore hand of Dr Joseph F Eisenhawer and a brief ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla promising its medicine’s merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E.zeris, Jr
J. P. Boyer
Monocacy
Frederick
Verdict in Riggs Fleming land drainage suit in Frederick
Magistrate Alfred Ritter rules for Plummer J Riggs and Mary Riggs in a damage suit over a farm road drainage and an embankment built by J Alfred Fleming. Evidence shows Tyler opened a drainage road that carried surface water, while Fleming later heightened the embankment. The court considers four defenses, including prescription, right to uninterrupted flow, act of God, and notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ritter
Plummer J. Riggs
Mary Riggs
Verews J. Alfred Fleming
Plummer I Riggs
Uriah A. Lough
Tyler
Hopwood
Elm Street
Tyler Farm
Fleming
Ferm Rosd
Riggs Fleming
Riggs
Fleming and
Siges
Biggs
Flem
Fleming Embankment Nuisance Causes Damages Claim
The court finds Fleming liable for maintaining an embankment that flooded Riggs and adjacent lands during heavy rains. It rules neither Fleming nor the neighboring corporation had right to create or sustain a nuisance by altering drainage. Damages are awarded to the plaintiff, with Fleming’s intent ignored in light of the harm caused to adjoining property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Riggs
Court of Appeals
Alaryisnd
Mayer
Frostburg Ve. Hitchins Bros
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
HR. Co
Davis
Fleming
Plalntiff
Hopwood, Lough
Aurrep Ritter
Advantages of Brick for Paving Purposes
The article argues brick pavement offers low noise and dust, gentle impact on horses and carriages, durability, easy repair and removal, affordability, and health benefits. It notes several cities in Illinois and elsewhere adopting brick roads, signaling brick as a future paving material. It also mentions pupil exchanges between Carroll and Frederick counties and touts Syrup of Figs as a valued laxative.
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Bloomington
Galesburgh
Peoria
Decatur
Quincy
Springfield
Jacksonville
Illinois
Wheeling
W. Va
Philadelphia
Steubenville
Youngstown
Cleveland
Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
Town
Mullinix and Kemp Offer Special Items Today
Mullinix and Kemp advertise special items including the New Twin Wire Dresa Lily fabrics, children s lace caps from 15 cents, cashmere flannel sacks and zephyr knit sacks. They tout fast black hose in ribbed and drop stitch, promise no color change, and offer a fine engraving with a 25 cent pair of black hose.
Largest Stock of Warp Silk and Wool Fabrics
An advertises a vast stock of slack silk warp and wool fabrics including balimor and various goods with price cuts. It promotes 10 percent lower prices than Baltimore and features 25 cent black hose and numerous grocery specials. Also notes piano concert in Washington and local lectures and sales at Gem Store with bargains on screens china and utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Frederick Weather
Jam Spm
M'nimum
Washington, D.C
al W. Haverxeron
Weather Bureau
J. Fromre
Redock & Neidig
Granville Lindsay
Eeecenecenneceneee Steet Ndae Chtnitenie Saal Claggett, Assiznee
E. L. Watson
Lease & Co
Jerusalem Soda
McCardell
the Weekly News
News OF the State
Hysieneal
Elias B. Ramsburg
Mantz
Frank Mantz
South Market Street
Mrz. Mantz
Frederick Junction
Worl
South Park Villa Company
N. T. Hailer
Thils City
Hagerstown
Joseph F. Eisenhawer
Hood
Shriner Milling
Nancy
Northwest
Ceresville
E. A. Shrinee Milling CO
Carroll and Frederick
Carroll and Frederick Counties
Carrollton Hotel
Mullinix
Priestley
J Onx Horopuroxion
F. V. Staub
California
STAUB
North Market Street
Ataly
Wm. Enabe & Co
Lawrence
M. EB. Church
U and U
Jerusalem
McCardell’s
Dennison
Gem
City Hotel
W. W. Lease & Co
Wm. Anderson
Ocr
the Railing Grocery CO
S. N. Market
James E. Walker & CO
J KR Walker & CO
E.& W.collass
Tames E. Walker & CO
RL. Harley, R. L. "Harley
Harley
South Maret
John A. Kennedy
Bpring
Merchant Tailor
N. Market
W. C. Eldridge
W. G. Eldridge
ECRU
West Patrick Street
Prederick, MD
B. H. Blackston
B . H. Buacston
N. Market Steert
Miller & CO
Wwe
Miller & Co, Co
Cumberland
Baliimore
Red Ash
George's Creek
Oce
Water Street Depot
Opus News
Ja Dow
Mertins & Kur
N. B
Rodook & Neidig
I. OM
Rodoce & Weidig
A. T. Rior & Sons
A. T. Rice & Sons
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