Notable 19th Century Figures Passed Away and Born
A list of historical figures with births and deaths: Catherine of Rus ere born 1779 died 1810. Admiral John Adalph Dableton, inventor and squadron leader, born 14xx. General Joseph Hooker born Hadlow, died 1862. Johann Ludwig Ubland, German poet, born 1787. Rosini, famed composer of The Barber of Seville and William Tell, died in Paris. David Tod Ohio war governor, born 1805. Henry Martyn Dexter editor, died Boston. Colonel Henry Inman veteran author died at Topeka, born 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taois
Hiswry
Totangen
Roscini
Seville
William Tell’ Gog “Sraber Mater
Paris
David Tod
Ohio
Henry Martyn Dexter
Congregationalist
Boston
Henry Inman
Topeka
Spectacles Lost and Local Advertisements
Advertisements list items and notices from 336 N. Market St and nearby businesses. Entries include spectacles lost, opera notes, job requests, dry goods, and miscellaneous offers from A. L. Kline, H. F. Ruprecht, P. L. Hargatt, John Hendrickson, Neidig and Miller, and others, plus a Steamed Oyatera entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Market St
City Opera
Peck
A. L. Kline’s
H. F. Ruprecht
P. L
Purely Personal Notices From Frederick Area
City and surrounding residents are listed as visiting, staying, or traveling. C Houck, Burkittsville, in Baltimore on business. C8 Bighbarger at Park Hotel Burkittsville. Roscoe Swadener Liberty in Frederick for the day. A H Etzler Woodsboro registered at Park Hotel. M E Staup Liberty in Frederick on business. Alfred Ritter Hast Second street in Washington on business. Dr R W Trapneil Point of Rock in Frederick with friends. Margaret McPherson New York returning to Frederick. Millie McMlone Fitas Eddy Pa visiting sister Mrs Martin Shultz East Sixth street. Mr and Mrs Joseph Harner Middletown and daughter leaving for Bancaire Wis to reside. General Victor Baughman traveling to New York to meet Baltimore 2nd Ohio Railroad directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Houck
Baltimore
C.8. Bighbarger
Burkittsville
Part
Roscoe Swadener
Liberty
Frederick
A. H. Etzler
Woodsboro
Park Hotel
M. E. Staup
Alfred Ritter
Second Street
Washington
Wis
Victor Baughman
New York
Baltimore 2Nd Ohio Railroad Company
Deaths and funerals in local notices and Christian Endeavor delegates
James Stewart aged 81 died at home after stomach trouble leaving a widow and six children. His funeral was held at Urbana E church. George W. Lytard, 78, of Damascus died suddenly November 6. funeral at Howard chapel. Catharine Stoutt, near Pine Grove, Pa., died at 71 from a stomach tumor. burial Mt. Zion. Thomas B. Duvall of Pearl died aged 36 from spasms. funeral at Fairview church. Christian Endeavor delegates from Frederick County include J. A. Roser and Rev. W. M. Strayer among others. Local market quotations listed for corn and wheat. diphtheria outbreaks reported in Middletown in the Mattern family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stewart
Park Mills
Baltimore
George
Grant
Win. Butler
Buckeystown
Sarah
Annie
Athoms
Urbana E. Church
W. M. Strayer
Buckeyatown Mt. P. Eshhorch
Wm. Mobley
Samuel Schwartz
Levi Cody
Dorsey Hing
P. A. Ordeman
J. B. Dixon
George W. Paters
George W. Lytard
Damascus
Montgomery County
Howard Chapel
Hoblitzell
John Muillinix
John Philips
Hamilton Gue
William Mullinix
Uriah Watkins
Oliver Brandenburg
Thomas B. Duvall
Pearl
Fairview Church
Important Difference Cited for Health Comfort
The notice argues that many think they are ill due to a faulty system needing cleansing. It touts Syrup of Figs as an easy cure, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by all draggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Mizpah Chapter Presents An Eastern Star Pageant At Opera House
An Eastern Star program at the City Opera House featured tableaux, music, and comedy under Mizpah Chapter No 9. The Frederick Select Orchestra performed as Miss Mary Steckel and Mr Guy Kling provided vocal support. The evening raised funds for an Eastern Star Home for disabled members in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Mizpah
Order of the Eastern Star
Caldum
Rhodes
Ladies of the Eastern Star
Der
Madison Nelson
Frederick Select Orchestra
Mary Steckel
Guy Kling
Mary Bachbach
Pearl Eader
Katherine Eizenhaar
Ruth Sappington
Hinks
Anders
E Johnson
G. Bowlus
J Grove
C. Stokes
H. Krah
Jenel
Allan
John
Miss Sap
Vestal Virgin
Nadia
Anna Clabaugh
Juhn Young
France
Allen
Minerva
Justice
Angel
Pal
Virginia
EK. Etaenhaney
M. Hagan
Mies L. James
M. Thomas
Ramsburg
B. Landawer
H. Ordeman
Tildy
Misa Mae Hagan
Ruth
Naomi
Nydia
Admiral Schley
Eisenhauer
School of Expression
Eastern Star
Goosebone Prophecy Bets on Severe Winter to Start at Christmas
Elias Hartz of Resting, Pa., the famous goose-bone prophet, says he has not yet found a satisfactory goose-bone but believes trial bones indicate a severe winter beginning at Christmas. He will not predict before Thanksgiving and has forecast weather for Eastern Pennsylvania for over seventy years. He is nearly 90 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Hartz
Resting
Pennsylvania
Drowns at Wade’s Wide Water Near Antietam Iron Works
Frank Haskin, a colored boatman from Virginia, drowned Friday night in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal near Wade's Wide Water, half a mile below Antietam Iron Works while transporting furnace cinders to Harper's Ferry. The body was recovered yesterday. An inquest jury ruled the drowning accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canai
Frank Haskin
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Wade's
Antietam Iron Works
Iron Works
Harper’s Ferry
Virginia
Justice Brashears
Cardinal Gibbons Visits Mount St. Mary's College
Cardinal Gibbons paid a visit to Mount St Marys College yesterday. His nephew Thomas Gibbons of New Orleans is a student. The Cardinal was received by the faculty and students and expressed delight at improvements and the students’ excellent condition. The boys are enjoying a holiday in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount St.Mary’s
Cardinal Gibbons
Mount St. Mary’s College
Thomas Gibbons
New Orleans
Globe Explodes Impairing Eye Of Teacher at School
Miss Pearl Bader, a teacher at East Church Street school, was conducting an experiment with a globe containing wood alcohol when it exploded and splashed liquid into her eyes. Dr Thomas Johnson treated her and the injury is described as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Bader
East Church Street
Thomas Johnson
Miss Bader
Brunswick Boy Hurt When Train Strikes Near Harper's Ferry
A young son of James Sullivan of Brunswick was severely injured Monday near Harper's Ferry when a train tore off one arm and mangled another limb. The incident details note the child’s critical condition and the accident scene near the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sullivan
Brunswick
Harper's Ferry
First Snow Flecks Reported Overnight
A light dusting of snow appeared during the late night hours between 10 and 11 o'clock, marking the season's first flakes as observed in the area.
Purchase of Cumberland Courier by Daniel W Snyder
Daniel W. Snyder has bought the Cumberland Courier and will assume leadership next week. Edward Cartwright, a sailor on the torpedo boat Decatur at Solomon's Island, was accidentally shot and killed by a comrade. The grand jury of Anne Arundel county found no evidence of election fraud. The Day Basket Works in North East shipped 1900 splint and bamboo baskets to Manila for the government. Two cherry bags were bought from Moses Moses, Baltimore horse dealer, for the President Roosevelts and family. Peter L. Davis of Whaleyville was found dead at home, believed suicide by lamping. The electric railway to Frostburg, Westernport, and Piedmont is to be constructed next year, with plans to extend to Bloomington. Three Shipley heirs claim in the will of their mother, estate valued at 105,000, with Mrs. Shipley daughter of John McCaffery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Moses
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Peter L. Davis
Whaleyville
Worcester County
Frostburg
Westernport
Piedmont
Bloomington
Margaret Shipley
Cyrus Davia
Arthur P. Gorman Shipley
Charles B Izer
Shipley
Memorial Window for Rev. M. G. Balthis at Trinity Church
A stained glass window honoring Rev. M. G. Balthis, former Singanore Circuit preacher, adorns the rear of Trinity Church New Market. Installed during his pastorate, the design shows Christ Knocking at the Door with an inscription in a bottom panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Balthis
Singanore Circuit
M. &. Church
South
Trinity
Rev H G Balthis Death and Memorial Note
Rev H G Balthis born April 19 1837 died May 24 1894 celebrated as a popular ex pastor with a memorial window by H T Gernhart Co Baltimore. Miss Anna Lounges Griffith Wood organized the tribute through tireless effort amid local praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G Balthis
H. T Gernhart & Co
Baltimore
Anna Lounges
Griffith Wood
The Penaton Roll At End Of Last Fiscal Year
The pension roll ended the year with 907,735 names on July 1. During the year 4,223 new pensioners were added, 3,567 were renewed, and 43,586 names were dropped, of which 38,162 were deaths. War with Spain added 5,604 names. Total disbursements reached $181,568,216. Commissioner Evana notes unsatisfactory medical and legal adjudication of claims and proposes reforms including traveling medical examining boards to reduce local influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penaton
Spain
Evana
Hunter's Death Sparks Accidental Shooting Near Sharpsburg
Thomas Crompton Jr. aged 21 was shot in the head and killed by Eugene Davis, 40, while hunting on H. S. Stouffer’s farm near Sharpsburg in Washington county. Davis says accidental discharge occurred while retrieving wounded partridges. he is bonded for coroner's inquest. Crompton, married with children, was a canal worker's son. both families live at Aptistam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Crompton, Jr
Eugene Davis
8. S. Stouffer
Sharpsburg
Washington County
Davis
Thomas Crompton
Chesapeake Ohio Canal
Davia
Aptistam
Lights Fail as Dynamo Breaks Overstrained Plant
The city’s lower district plunged into darkness last night due to a broken wire in the large dynamo. The plant was repaired today and engineer John Merchant says its capacity is 70 lamps while many are in use, overtaxing the system. An expert arrived and is at work on the machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Merchant
The Deemater to Open at City Opera House
Announced for production tomorrow evening at the City Opera House the play The Deemater adapted from Hall Osine’s novel The Christian promises a pleasing performance. The company is described as good, raising expectation for an excellent show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Hall Osine
The
Dr Appleman's Paintings Open House Next Saturday
Dr. Appleman will again open his Middletown home to Frederick visitors from 1 to 4 p.m. next Saturday to view his paintings after hosting the Frederick Art Club and friends at his home last Saturday. Many locals visited last week.
Chickens Vanish on West Seventh Street
Residents along West Seventh Street report chickens disappearing and leaving some homes without birds. One owner says he knows who is taking them and warns arrest if they are not returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Seventh Street
Stage Time Change for Daily News Route
Beginning the 15th inst Samuel A. Grege will run from Jefferson at 8 p m daily except Sunday arriving Frederick at 9 30 p m He will depart Frederick at 2 30 p m and resume delivering the Daily News to subscribers along his route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Grege
Jefferson
Frederick
Peck's Bad Boy Coming to Freder ick Next Tuesday
L J French business manager for the Peck's Bad Boy Company is in Freder ick arranging for the presentation of the play here next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. French
Frederick
Tuesay
Fire Devastates West Virginia Town An Inferno Hits Berlin Maryland
A heavy blaze in Thomas West Virginia destroyed the east end of the town and caused about 200 000 in losses. William S Wagner of Jefferson Frederick County a traveling salesman for Victor Remedial Company lost his watch and money in the fire. Berlin Maryland endured another large fire damaging Odd Fellows Hall two banks and several businesses. Firefighters battled the flames with buckets and wet blankets as water shortages hindered containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
West Virginia
William S. Wagner
Jefferson
Victor Remedial Company
Manveya
Thomas
W. Va
Getsberger
Reynolds’ Hots
E. J. Noon
West Virginia Central and
Pittsburg Railway
Davia Coal and Coke Company
Pittburg Railway Company
Berlin
Emory H. Bell
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Southern Methodist Church
Buckete
Campbell
Smpke
Calvin B. Taylor
Clayton J. Purnell
Evangelical Lutheran chapel hosts midweek service nightly
News of the Caurures reports a midweek service at the Evangelical Lutheran chapel at 7 30 p m. The German Baptist Brethren plan their annual lovefeast tomorrow starting at 2 p m with feet washing Lord supper and communion at 5 30 p m Elder J J Shaffer will preach at 8 p m Long service listed as 7 20 p m All invited A regular Mite Society meeting of Grace Reformed church was held in Kemp Hall with President W A Staley presiding An excellent literary program followed and the society adjourned to meet the second Tuesday in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran
J. J. Shaffer
Mite Society
The
Grace Reformed Church
Kemp Hall
W. A. Staley
Moet
Almondbury Hand Bell Ringers Tour At Davis Opera House
The Almondbury Hand Bell Ringers touring in the country under Redpath Lyceum Bureau visited Plymouth last Friday at Davis Opera House. A good audience attended despite short advertising time and praised the bell music as superb. The group, champions with many first prizes in England, may not appear here again for some time. Eva Bartlett Macey and Walter David added variety with recitations music and sketches. They headline the City Opera House Friday evening November 15 as the first Y M C A course entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almondbury Bell Ringers
Almondbury Hand
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Plymouth
Davis Opera House
Almondburys
England
Agason
Eva Bartlett Macey
Walter David
City Opera House
In the Law's Grip Before Justice Smith
Mary Onley colored was arrested yesterday by Officer Crouse charged with fighting Justice Smith found her guilty and imposed a fine of 1 dollar which was paid Sheriff Troxell went to Washington today and on his return will probably bring William Hewee colored who created much disorder on a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train yesterday to Frederick where he will be lodged in jail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Smith
Mary Onley
Crouse
Hewes
Sherff Troxell
Washington
William Hewee
Frederick
Laying Rails on Baltimore and Ohio Line Progress
Contractors of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad are laying tralin between Reels Mill and Mount Airy and on the Adamstown cut in this county. They hope to complete these two sections within weeks with the Mount Airy east segment due by January 1. The note remarks on the enduring flow of local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Improvements
Reels Milla
Mount Airy
Adamstown
Brief Bits and Local Weather Signs Ahead
The column notes the month’s midpoint, upcoming November meteors on Thursday night, and a possible change to winter weather with the new moon. It observes leaves dropped, forests bare, grass still green, and mentions Middletown resident Frank Young’s stroke, plus updates on local residents Wran. Meeth Es-Mensr fm and F. Obttiss’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick
Frank Young
Middletown
Noah Young
Mr. Young
Wran
Meeth Es-Mensr Fm
Moock Market Street
Frederick area ad blurs into odd assortments and notices
A cluttered local advertisement lists fruit and shade trees for sale at A. K. Kline’s on West Patrick Street, plus steames and oysters at A. L. Kline’s. It mentions domestic building association details, a Presbyterian sale, choral society rehearsal, optical services, dressmaking, winter railroad tickets, portieres, and a Frederick carpet shop, all in a single page fragment with varied offerings and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Kline
West Patrick Street
Winter winds call for affordable coats and wraps
A long catalog style ad promises deep discounts on jackets for misses and children, touting prices well below market and items like real sable scarfs and silk finished portieres. It urges shoppers to visit the new store display and compare quality, highlighting bargain basements and tempting prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Tee News
Maryland Fair
W. J. Moore
Bateau
Christian Endeavor
J. A. Roser
L. Gerernde Watkins
Bertie Ridenonr
Edward W. Warner
Nick M. Lewis
J. N. Zimmerman
W. W. Doub
Nina BR. Metzger
Meade Sigmund
Luther Day Star
M F. Corter
Misa Almira Willard
Maude Cronise
J. E. W. Hargest
Manrica Mattern
Muzpah
News OF
Tes State
Thomas, W. Va
News OF the
Caurures
Sbrand
Oyatera
A. L. Kline
Acme Combination Co
Milford, del
Sweigart Rural Free Delivery
PF. L. Harxett’s
South Market Street
Domestic Building Association
Wilbur H. Duvall
Farmers & Mechanics’ National Bank
FY. B. Sarprxarox
J.B. Wanker
FE. B. Nonwoop
W.H. Dourant
Charles Wertheimer
Haners
John Baumgardner
J. D. Hendrickson
H. O. Zacwantas
Masonic
Second Streets
Frederick Choral Society
College Hall
Haydn
Highbarger
Wm. C. Boteler
Kansas City University
London
Market St
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ohio River
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
North Carolina
Texas
Havana
Cuba
Nassau
N. P
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
L. BE. Mulliniz
Portieres
L. BE. Mullinix
HOUBE
John Sendrickson
Talephone
Golf Capes
Children’s Union
Joxs Hurmpesoxson
Neidig & Miller
Gashmere
Clinton & Main
Clanton
Graduate Pharmacy
N. Market Sr
Isanogle & Wagaman
Pictaree
Flowara
Isanogle & Wagamam
North Market Street
Frederick, MD
B. Sappington
GEC
Rodook & CO
Soc
All Woos
Rodoce & CO
A. T. Rige & Sons
Race
Sore
Frederick CO
J. F. Rice
E. Fourth St
Rior
St. Bredk Oe
Sandii
Potomac
Willard
E. Patrickist
Samuel J. Forney
Et L. F. Knsemani
Willliam J. R. Lease
Lefde
WH. Fleming
Hovedawtaprl Pyaar 2
SNOOK
Lewistown
Ite Brangeer
A. N. Cramer
Own
Gendica Bables B. Fout
Frederick DE City
Dutrow
Walkersville
Ita
Wm. H. Stemaware
Janvey R
B. Rosenour
B. Fo
Edwin Devilbibs
Samos Uaier
Devilbiss & Urmer
Insurance
Doll & Albaugh Building
Frederick, Ma
Odzdawhy
Peter May
Franklin Street
Balthners
Surenon Balnoreees
Iawiy
D. A. Atlee Radcliff
University OF Maryland
Jamen Ie
Radcit
George A. Gilbert
Ldawly
D. Nicodemus
North Mareryt Streess
Sright
Peice
R.A
Mington
North City Ball
C. E. Oline
Narpets and
Wederick
Carfet and Furniture Store
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