This Date In History November 25
On this day in history notes mention the deaths of Isaac Watts in London 167, General Jean Humbert in New Orleans 32, Hogerth painter and caricaturrist, and Thomas Andrews Hendricks in Indianapolis 1519. Also referenced are a brutal storm wrecking the Brush Steamer Royal Charter with 455 drownings and the Battle of Mission Ridge. Additional entries include Grid singer in Berlin 1812 and Erastus Brooks journalist 1815. New ads list gloves mince meat rooms for rent and other goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Watts
London
Generel
Jean Humbert
Lorraine
New Orleans
Hogerth
New York
United States
WeJohs Kicto
Mission Ridge
Grid
Berlin
Thomas Andrews Hendricks
Cited States
Ndeanapolis
Eractus Brooks
Personal notices of visitors and travel in Frederick
Pur ely personal items note Prof. Aviv visiting Freder ick from York Pa and other locals traveling to Washington D C and West Virginia towns. Names include Rev Osborne Ingle Mrs Jas A Brown Miss Laura Getzendanner Mrs John R Tre gellas Rev J W Meninger Rev Hench John S Taylor Mrs W C Neldig and Grace, Librarian of Congress Ainsworth Spefford and Florence Spefford, Ivy Wiles and Nellie Cole with various destinations and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne Ingle
Washington
Emily M. Webb
R. F. Travellick
Goxton’s Minstrels
Jas
A Brown
Laura Y. Getzendanner
John RR. Tregellas
Grafton
J. W. Meninger
St. Paul’s
Congress
Bites i Plorence Spefford
Washington, D.C
Charles W. Hoffman
Middletown School Board Actions and Changes
The Board of School Commissioners met in the Court House with all members present. Resignation of Middletown High principal Minnick was received. New policies issued to restrict attendance of diseased family members without physician certification. A new school for colored children near Feagaville planned. Afternoon session saw Nettie Harbaugh appointed as assistant at Lantz-Miss and water authorized for Middle Town premises. Field changes reshaped Frederick district lines. funeral notice for Rev. Father Ciampi posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Commissioners
Court House
Minnick
Middletown High School
Feagaville
Lantz
Nettie Harbaugh
Middletown
Mechanicstown
Charles Giles Johnson
Feegaville
Continental
Frederick
Patrick Street
Mill Alley
Mil Alley
Carroll Creek
Fairview
John E. Johnson
Maryland Institute
Mount Tabor
Elmer E. Raymer
Annte Floresce Routzshn
Ederton
Ludwig Routzabs
The
Reformed Church
Sablinsville
Christian Church
Hovs
G A. Whitmore
A.M. Shiffner
Emmitsburg
S. M. Bench
A. Conner
Hagerstown
E.R. Eschbach
W. C. Sykes
T. F. Hoffmeier
Temperance Lecture Highlights Crime Link to Alcohol
Mrs. Merion Baxter of Michigan spoke at the Opera House urging temperance and linking crime to strong drink. She condemned saloons, criticized politics tied to alcohol, and cited Mayor Carter Harrison’s murder and foreign-born saloon keepers. The event included music, a collection, thanks to sponsors, and coverage of Middletown and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Merion Baxter
Michigan
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Dr Beale
Norma
A. R. Yeakle
Tabler
Clara Zimmerman
Jennie’ ‘Thomas
Abslum
Barbara Fritchie
Carter Harrison
Chicago
United States
Chauncey Depew
Johnstown
Beale
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Board of
David Groff
Henry K CG. Fox
Roger Wickham
A. Murray Thomas
Jacob L. Engelbrecht
Philo mathean Society Elects Officers and Debates Queen Restoration
The Philo mathean Literary Society elected officers at Kemp Hall with Jacob Rohrback as president and Glenn H Worthington as treasurer. A reading by Glenn H Worthington followed, then a debate supporting the restoration of the Hawaiian queen. judges favored the affirmative. The Lesbian Literary Society of the Woman's College met with music readings and vocal solos performed by students including Amy Cramer May Derr and Bertha Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Philomatheans
Philomathean Literary Society
Kemp Hall
Oficers
Jacob Rohrback
Vincent Sehold
John Newman
Lloyd T. Macgill, Jr
Glenn H. Worthington
Holmes
Vincent Sebold
Noah & Cramer
Woman’s College
Ist
Amy Cramer
Miss May Derr
Miss
Ors Dizier
Frances Stechel
Biles
Bertle Miiler
News of Week
Emme Newman
Misses Miller
Newton
Real Estate Transfers Reported From Local Deed Records
Adam Hailing and Louisa V. transfer to Allan C. Fegan a lot and improvements for 106 dollars. Willem T. Jones sells to John C. and Sarah M. Keyser property in Bucseystown for 1,000 dollars. Elizabeth Smith conveys a lot in Aliddietown to John Gardner and Susan his wife for 100 dollars. Florence E. Barnes deeds 13 acres to Henry T. Johnson and Catharine A. V his wife for 200 dollars. Catharine Alexander transfers parcels to Henry T. Johnson and Catharine A.V for 31,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Hailing
Louisa V
Allan C. Fegan
Willem T. Jones
John C
Sarah M. Keyser
Bucseystown
Elizabeth Smith
John Gardner
Susan
Aliddietown
Florence E. Barnes
Henry T. Johnson
Catharine A. V
Catharine Alexander
Catharine A.V
Water Supply Interruption Notice for City Reservoir
Water renters are advised of a temporary water cutoff tomorrow Sunday November 26 between 98 a m and 3 p m to connect a new city reservoir. Those with boilers engines and heaters should stock up on water for the interruption. By order of the water committee F F Tyergar superintendent water works Adox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Committee
F. F. Tyergar
Lwater Worke
Letters from the people bad behavior at city hall
A Frederick reader denounces rowdy scenes at the City Hall Opera House over two nights. The writer urges police action and crowd control measures, including ejection for misbehavior, ushers, and guardian oversight. threatens boycotting future visits unless conduct improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Mall
City Hall
Opera House
Frederick
Gladstone on Advertising and Local News Notes
British Prime Minister Gladstone argues advertising is powerful and depends on repeated public exposure. Personal mentions celebrate Ar J Crown named Berryville postmaster with clerke Courier roots and party loyalty. A married man John Gaslor elopes with Miss Jennie Foltz from Mapleville. Olden Times notes praise for permanent laxative effects of Syrup of Figs over temporary remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Tis Powers
Ar J Crown
Berryville
Grown
Clerke Courier
Frederick
Citizen Ofice
Aix Crown
John Gaslor
Mapieville
Washington County
Jennie Foltz
John Foltz
Fredericktown Rejoices Over Stamp Act Repudiation Event
A vivid Fredericktown column describes a public repudiation of the stamp act with a grand Opera House gathering. The piece highlights patriotic pageantry, stage dioramas, Daughters of the Revolution, musical performances, speeches, and a celebratory atmosphere, ending with plans for next week’s events and dinners.
Wok of Death Robert K Mwartin Chief Engineer Dies in City Hall
Robert Kirkwood Martin longtime Baltimore Water Department chief engineer aged 50 died of heart disease in City Hall yesterday. He had served 36 years. born in Denton and educated at St Marys College before turning to civil engineering. He advised Frederick officials on water works including the old reservoir and the new construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K Mwartin
Robert Kirkwood Martin
Baltimore Water Department
Sr. Martin
Martin
Denton
Caroline County
T Asrtin
McTer
Whiteler
Robert Kirkwood
Asrtin
Baltimore
St Mary’s College
Blackstone
Frederick
Gorton's Minstrels to Perform at Opera House Thursday
Gorton's Famous New Orleans Minstrels led by Prof Joseph Gorton set to appear at the Opera House on Thanksgiving Thursday. The troupe, all white artists, toured the Pacific Northwest and offers refined entertainment with new stage effects. Griffin and Marks join as noted grotesques and acrobats. Gorton’s Gold Band will perform in an open air concert at 5 pm with a parade at 12:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorton
New Orleans
Ln Opera House
Joseph Gorton
Jst
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Manitoba
Northwest
Griffin and
Marks
Gorion
Social dancing classes organized in Frederick
Prof. Mueller's dancing class led by Mr F W Carlisle gathered forty children for an early lesson in Junior Hall with a second evening group of twelve adults. Carlisle plans two more sessions, promising receptions and future cotillions as the winter social scene grows. The Rose Bad Society hosted a lavish ball with Burck's orchestra, thickets of chrysanthemums, and guests from New York and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
F. W. Carlisle
Bfr
Carlisle
Frederick
Alt. Carlisle
Thomas Baumgardner
Daisy Sparrow
Keeley League Meeting At Kemp Hall In Frederick
Keeley League holds a meeting at Kemp Hall next Monday at 3 PM to explain its objects and aims. The Ladies Auxiliary will be present with an engaging program featuring Revs Kuhlman Beale and Miller. Frederick J Nelson, who visited Keeley Leaguers in the West, will give an address worth hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley League
Kemp Hall
Frederick
Indies
Kuhlman
Beale
Federick
Miller
Westminster
Ren
Frederick J. Nelson
Chicago
Keeley Leaguers
West
Lecture by Col Copeland to cost more this Tuesday night
The lecture committee failed to secure Col Copeland for the Tuesday lecture increasing costs. George Thomas Dowling B B will lecture next Tuesday. Course tickets are 30 cents reserved, 24 cents gallery, on sale at Yeakle's. If Goarton's Minstrels do not perform satisfactorily, admission will be refunded after the 61st part. Displayed in our North Window Market Street Entrance. Also offered are new gentlemen's Tecks and Four-In-Hand Seims, with many at 25 cents rather than 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Court Square
Fredericktown
John Hendrickson
Fair Traly
Faust
Devil
Sam
Marr Janz
M.C. A
Col Copeland
George Thomas Dowling
B. B
Yeakle’s
Goarton
Market Street
Holiday Gift Goods and Gear in Busy Market
The notice describes gloves and related apparel for men and boys including castor, buck, kid, sheep, goat and hog skin gloves, cashmere and yarn gloves, ladies linked kid, and dress kid items with prices. It advertises a photography studio, hay and straw delivery, and a bicycle tire endorsement with G. and J. Pneumatic Tires, plus a winter tire reminder.
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the Daily News
Frederick Wrather
Exvoet Bavts
Eneroene
Mirrwom
Wasuretox
D. C
M. W. Hammeton
Renner
Kemp
Staub
Aviv
York, Pa
School Matters
Francrais
Father Ciampi
St. John’s Catholc Church
Erick
St. Aloysius Church
Weahington
WWE
Pre. Baster
Baltimore and Ohio
Vanzant
Lilly
Occil D. Wood
Frank Hazard
Marcellus Johnson
EL Scatt City
Grannav
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick Junction
Wood
Albany
N. X
Hazard
Bath
Hobson
Johnson
Virginie
George Washington
Maryland
Fisx
Viston
Philharmonics
America
Nazareth
Zachariah Alood
Daughters of the Revolution
Tiress
Venice
Gaithersburg
W. B. Techiffely
Bullion & Zwei
John H. Hendrickson
Pas ‘Poe
Ike
Theslus Black Perrin Frerris
Ed Onx
M. E. Rum
FLY
Worth Mahret Street
F. W. Staub
Wm. H. Ways
William H. Ways
Thomas’ Photographic Studio
South Market Street
Ugacail, Beller & DeLashmutt
Raat Patrick Street
Styria
Vienna
T. Delsplaine
Frederick, Md
James B. Walker & CO
Rodoce & Needag
Nscretim
Carlet
GLUYS
Rodoce & Nridig
A T. Rice & Sons
North Marert Street
Paar
John A. Kennedy
Jobs & Kennedy
Wohrsted
N. Market
BR. L. Harley
Harley
Lailon
TIMES
Cherviot
Ovorcos
Cailsto
K. L. Harley
Merchant Tatler
Board Market Street
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Court of Equity
Pasard
Mi No
U158
City Hotel
Frederick City
A. Mt
Frederick Jurnpire
Clayton
Keedy
Harvey KR
Lease
Novibalw
Frastee
B. H. Blackston
B. H. Buaocasron
Merchant Tailor
N. Market Street
E. Cline & CO. C
Cline & CO
Quette
Smyrna
Ares
C. E. Cere & CO
Booth P
Spa
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