This Date In History October 20 Highlights
A compact historical recap noting deaths and births across centuries. Entries include Charles VI of France, architect Sir Christopher Wren, Grace Darling, and figures like Daniel Sickles and Henry Temple. The list mentions various locales and dates, reflecting a newspaper date-in-history feature with overlapping centuries and biographical mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles VI
France
Christopher Wren
Witshire
Theresa
Jonathan
Dean Suirt
Wei—Henry John Temple
Gord Palmerston
Daniel Edgar Sickles
York City
Thomas Norbes
Berkuhine
Grace Darling
R. M. Dulsher
Boston Herald
Newton
Mass
Phip Sehuf
New York City
James Anthony Friuden
the Times
London
Henry Augustus Loop
Lake George
Yea
Weekly News features and Kilmer campaign history reel
The Weekly News offers a mix of features including a Circle in the Band serial, Kilmer’s Santiago campaign history, agricultural and fashion pieces, a Sunday school lesson analysis, premiums list, trade review, and short fiction. Advertisers include Dem Cent and Geo Birely among others. J E Toole performs at City Opera House next week in Killarney and the Rhine with songs and a droll style shaping Yonrad’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tims Waexiy Neows
Santiago
Kilmer
News
Review of Trade
WerteLy
A & Magazine
Dem. Cent
C. N. Gargett
Hides
Geo
Birely & Sons
Urver and Stoner, Trusts
Gang
Central Hardward’Co
C. C. Carty
de Be Bros. Oe
W.E. Cramer
John Hendrickson Dry Goods
Neidig & Miller
E. Cline
Rodock & Co
Yonrad
Fritz” Smmet
Lalary
Telephone Line Progress Fails To Reach Imonville
The Interstate Telephone Company lays a Freder ick to Liberty town line with strong work from Freder ick to Mt Pleasant. Poles and cross-pieces are hauled for the remaining distance. Boxes will be faced this or next week, and Imionville residents may secure the line if they subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Telephone Company
Federick
Libbertytown
Frederck
Mt. Pleasant
Liberty
Ofimionville
Inionville
Palm funeral held in city after residence service
The funeral of Robert Palm, a colored man, from his West Sixth Street residence, was held at 3 o clock yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted at the house by Rev Maur by, with interment at the Freemont Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Tanner, Peter West, Enoch Ross, George Washington. A. T. Rice Sons Funeral Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Palm
West Sixth Street
Ie House
Maurby
Freemont G&metery
County commissioners approve road surveys and new vaccine physician
The Board of County Commissioners ordered surveys for a road from Park Mills to Bear Branch, and another in theville District, plus a survey for a road at Brunswick. Dr Ig gs was appointed vaccine physician for New Market District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Park Mills Bear Branch
aNville
Brunswick
Driggs
New Market
Local Notables Attend Hagerstown Fair and Related Visits
A string of Frederick area residents and guests are noted at Hagerstown and surrounding events. Attendees include Justice Rose at the fair, Judge John C. Rill of Hagerstown, and many locals visiting relatives or attending fairs and Jubilee events. The Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution plans a Revolutionary monument with state and city funding and private gifts, aiming for a $40,000 national appropriation that has stalled in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendrichson
Londing
Willisinsport
Justice Rose Teas
Hage Day
John C. Rill
Hagerstown
P.M. Zimnigan
Cumberland
Frederick
GC. C. Lampo
R.V. Smith
F. T. Rhodes
Slagerstown
BE. D. Hobbs
New Market
Elmer Waltman
Philadelphia
Fannie Clark
Washington
George HW. Ratling
North Market Street
Marion Faubel
Charles Hagan
Annis Roberta
Charles TI. Derr
Middletown
Lola, Krangas
A. Krepps
Helena
Tlagerstown
Nathan Ford
Fredericksburg
Henry ©. Remsberg
Mrr
T. Carlton Remsberg
Irwin, Ps
Maryland Society of the Lone of the
Baltimore
Maryland
United States Senate
House
Adams and Biser Wed in Lutheran Ceremony
John A W Adams and Anna E Biser, both of this city, were married by Rev. Luther Knohlman at the Evangelical Lutheran parsonage on Monday evening October 17. A few friends attended the ceremony. Mr Olver D Best and Mas Burck, daughter of Mr Lewis Burck, will be married at the Retorred parsonage in the evening by Rev Dr B R Fischbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Biser
John AW. Adams
Anna EB. Biser
Luther Knohlman
BLST
Lurce
Olver D Best
Mas Burck
Lewis Burck
B. R. Fischbach
Mount St Marys Alumni Banquet And Minstrel Show
The Mt St Marys College alumni held their annual reunion and banquet in the college refectory with about sixty attendees. John J. Roney of New York served as toastmaster. responses came from Charles Burke of Towson Maryland William Seton of New York and Richard Reilly of Lancaster Pennsylvania. A minstrel performance by students followed the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount St. Mary's
Mt.St Mary's College
John J. Roney
New York
Charlies Burke
Towson
William Seton
LL. D
Richard Reilly
W. C. T. U. Sewing School to Resume Sessions
The W. C. T. U. Sewing School led by Mrs. C. E. Crane will resume on Saturday October 22 at 2 30 p m in the Academy building. It has been a successful town initiative teaching the young to sew and seeks continued cooperation and patronage from Frederick women.
Harvest Home Festival Planned for Aged Home
The annual Harvest Home or Donation Day will be held at the Home on Thursday October 27. The event has long been a source of enjoyment for residents and staff, and is anticipated with great pleasure by all connected with the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home For the
Front of house painted and new two story dwelling erected
Robert Kerup of East Third street has his house front painted while Jacob Grabill builds a two story dwelling on East Third street extended. foundation now being laid. Mare Estrayed from Tuscarora farm on Monday night October 10. Information to C. Mes deGarmendia Frederick Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Abip Provemi
Robert Kerup
East Third Street
Jacob Grabill
Tuscarora Farm
deGarmendia
Frederick, Md
Ritchie's Death Marks Loss in Frederick Society
Mrs. John Ritchie widow of the late Judge John Ritchie died at her West Church street home after a yearlong illness. Born in Carroll County in 1858 she was Maryland State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution and led several civic efforts including the Key Monument Fund and National University promotion. Funeral is planned for Saturday at noon from Saint Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ritchie
West Church Street
Ritchie
Tirehie
Bas. Ritchie
Carroll County
Wmn .P. Maulsby
Emily Nelson
Frederick
Maryland
Daughters of the Americans Revolution
National Society
Francis Scott Key Monument Association
Monument
National University
Kenosha
Wis
Wm. Bouldin
East Orange
WN. J
Wm. F Sicard
Washington
Allen Richards Boyd
Philadelphia
Charles D. Winebrewer, Jr
Daniel F. Banka
Baltimore
Nannie
Willie
Edith
Nettie
Lynn
Mary
Durrant
Ind
Albert Ritchie
New York
Roger . Ritchie
AH Sainte’ Episcopal Church
Death of Philip Hill at 35 in Old Fields
Philip Hill, colored, died Sunday evening in Old Fields, age 35. Funeral held at Key's Chapel Tuesday, officiated by Rev. B. Boyce. Also notes deeds of real estate in Frederick county and an Orphans' Court entry for guardian George W Wachtel to several heirs. Inventories filed for John H. Hlacksicn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hill
Old Fields
This County
Key's Chapel
Rev. B. Boyce
Henry D. Weeden
John T. Weed
Frederick County
John T. Weeden
Florence V. Weeden
George Wwachtel
Ann C
Sameer L
Jacob K
Chas D. Crone
John H. Hlacksicn
Annual Flower Show Promises Rich Display for Garden Lovers
A county agricultural show pledges a premier display of blooms this November featuring cabbage heads in color, flowering chrysanthemums in early bloom, and exhibition varieties in development. Organizers stress shows for beauty, not money, relying on public attendance to promote flower cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borgman
Gary
Pacific
Battlefield markers placed at Antietam by Maryland commission
Five members of the Maryland Battlefield Commission visited Antietam with Captains Matthews Glenn and John A. Walters. They marked locations for Second Maryland, Dement s Brigade, Brodenbrough s, Snow s Battery B First Maryland, Walcott s Battery B First Maryland, Fifth Maryland, Eighth near Bloody Lane, and a Smoketown road site near Dunkard Church. Commission members included Gen. H Kydd Douglass and Dr. George R. Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Battlefield Commission
Antietam Battlefield
Matthews
Benjamin Glenn
Maryland Battery
John A. Walters
Brockenbrough
Maryland
Burnside Bridge
Dement
Harper's Ferry Road
Dunkard Church
Brodenbrough
Philadelphia
Snow
First Maryland
Cornfield Avenue
East Woods
Walcott
Snaketown Road
Smoketown Road
Bloody Lane
Neville
Eqn
Rocky Bluff
H. Kydd Douglass
George R. Graham
Theodore J
Society and Societies Await Winter Entertainment
After the Great Frederick Fair, town society holds plans for a lively season of teas, church sales, Thanksgiving suppers, and dances. Whist parties return, quilting bees may revive, and November promises abundant entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Qaid
Sewer Works On Haat Street At Carroll Creek
The new sewer on Haat street from Third street to Carroll creek has been laid and tested by rain Tuesday night. From Third to Church it is twenty inches in diameter and from Church to Carroll creek twenty four inches. Water volume at one time nearly filled the large pipe. The underground drainage is praised as far preferable to surface flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haat Street
Third Street
Carroll Creek
Church Street
Masonic Notice for Enoch Council Meeting
The companions of Enoch Council No 10 Royal and Select Masters are requested to attend a regular meeting at Masonic Hall this Thursday evening at 730. Per Orders C Mita Recorder Grand Peace Jubilee via B and O Railroad. Tickets for the Grand Peace Jubilee in Philadelphia run October 29 26 27 at one fare round trip from Baltimore and Ohio R R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companions of Enoch
Masonic Hall
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio R. A
Wood
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Premiums at the fair to be paid November 7 at Citi zens Bank
Premiums received at the late fair will be paid on November 7 at the Citizens National Bank. Special premiums are available anytime by contacting secretary H. C. Keefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ National Bank
H. C. Keefer
Departures to Hagerstown for Sur. relief train
One hundred forty three people left the P. ER. R. and one hundred twenty two left the Baltimore and Ohio road this morning for Hagerstown to allow the Sur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
P. ER. R
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Sur
Liberty ground hog recaptured after brief escape
A ground hog released near Mr. C. W. Haver eluded capture overnight and remained at large until the next afternoon when it was cornered between Mr. Haver’s building and the Cis Hotel wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Haver
Mr. Haver
CiHoosixe Carpets Puts Forward Exclusive Stock
L. E. Moersist promotes CiHoosixe Carpets as the city’s exclusive carpet house with a large display of the season’s weaves and patterns. He invites customers to Frederick to see the greatest new stock and claims prices are the cheapest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Frederick
A Big Catch and Health Notes at Black Hill
Peter Renner caught last night on the Monocacy at Black Hill a haul of 400 eels. George D. Wolfe of East Sixth Street has improved after recent illness. An old record of cures helps assert Hood's Sarsaparilla has merit unusual among medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Renner
Black Hill
George D. Wolfe
Eass Sixth Street
Local Market Quotes and Marriage Licenses
Wheat in Frederick rose to 72 cents per bushel up one cent from yesterday. Corn shelled at 1.30 per bushel and $150 a barrel. Marriage licenses issued to David Barkmen of Wolfsville and Hannah L. Hooper of Middleport. David H. Bear and Bessie N. Paliser, both of Wallsville. Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as a blood purifier and nerve tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredenck
David Barkmen
Wolfsville
Hannah L. Hooper
Middleport
David H. Bear
Bessie N. Paliser
Wallsville
Hood
Orp and Mode offers clothing and underwear assortment
A storefront ad describes clothing and underwear offerings at Orp and Mode. It touts a ground-floor cloak and garment shop, new cloak maker, and underwear lines for men, boys, women, and girls with medium to winter weights. It promises value, quality wood goods, and affordable prices.
New Store Opens In Frederick Offers Cold Weather Undergarments
John Hanpricxson, Neidig & Miller advertise a new store in Frederick selling underwear and gloves. The notice promotes quality fabric, low prices, and comfort with a special bed blanket at 1.00 to 1.25 per place, urging readers to trade with the shop.
Cuwrtex E Mam Graduate Pharmacist Stroke of Contact
Cuwrtex E Mam graduate pharmacist listed with a 67 phone at 5 N Market St. Local notice highlights the professional credentials and street address for patient referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradiate Pharmacist
N. Market St
Shorthand and Typewriting Class Opens at Woman’s College
An evening shorthand and typewriting class begins at the Woman’s College on October 11 with George W. Lough as instructor. The notice also advertises reduced B&O Railroad fares to the Hagerstown Md fair on Oct 17 to 21, and special train service from Washington Cumberland and Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
George W. Lough
East Patrick Street
Hagerstown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Forest Glen
Morgan, Strasburg Junction
Cumberland
Frederick
Washington
Cali
Wall Paper Prices Drop After Continental Trust Formed
Early spring styles arrive as Lane E B Clines Carpet Store warns customers about new prices from the Continental Wall Paper Trust. The retailer promises heavy pre trust orders, quality work, and guaranteed results with skilled workmen, urging customers to see their selection before finishing projects.
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Tus Daily News
Wasainetox
W. L. Moory
Weather Bureau
F. T. Barber
City Opera House Lyceum Stock Co
Euclid O11 Co
J. Kennedy
Geo. Bhret
Marsh’s. Masonic
C. Smith
Hammond Urner
N.E_ Cramer
C. E. Ramsbarg
the Weekly News
Larayett
Convent OF the Visitation
Lafayette
Columbia
American Forever
Marie Harbin
R. Rodock
America
M. Pampel
L Eisenhauer
Rosses B. Pampel
M. Miller
E. Pampell
Eplyring
Ube
Océan
Regina Redock
Star Spaneed
Emilie Pampel
Our Union
Shaxie Land
Diss Pampel
Magner
M. L Payne
St. John’s School
St. John’s
Sarah
Gannon
G. Bowlus
R. Howard
A. Rice
L. Eckstein
J. Obenderfer
D Howard
H. Biggs
C. Bussard
Mr. Nelson
BH. Young
Assembly Hall
Pasret Lafayetis
Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School
Young People's Alliance
C. W. Stinespring
Gramophone
Applie
The
Wes
Ritchue
John
William P. Maulaby
J.C. Kidd
Urbana
Allen K. Martz
Charlesville
E. D. Buckey
Mr. Pleasant
Marcellus Beall
Libertytown
J. W. Loy
Loys
Proparnadloun
Antietawy
Mita, Recorder
Ours
L. E. Moersist
Local Mart
John Hendrickson
Atm
Miss Oilandise
Hite Wtals
John Hanpricxson
Trederick
Urdatest
Neidig & Munsr
Radocka& Nolatz
Clinton
ED Main
Cuwrtex
Wm. C. Bowler Linn
N. Market Street
A. T. Rior & Sons
ALT. Rice & & Sox
Aks
Aloe
Fv Staub
Genuire Oldiing
Porto Riso Molasses
Sears
Northwest Northwest Co
Ationa Atiowa, Intwo Associatic
RNR
Lenare
Ta Qo Wi
Baker Johnson
Predarick
Bay S
Market St
Kvedarick
Ramsburg
OC. E. Ramsburg
C. E. Razssure
GARDS
Lexington ST
Iyodawear
Milton Y. Urner
Clayton O. Keear
Emmond Urner
Les P. Levy
ATLAW
Segprine
Tsinar
DD R
Nicodemus
Markand
Tepiodiy - Marked & Trail
J.T. Marksll
Arizorf
Massa
Ofte
Carrell Res
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