This Date In History October 24 Highlights
This dated list reports notable historical events and deaths on October 24 across years. It includes rulers and royals such as Wuah Capot and Ui Jana Seymour, scientists like Tycho Brahe, and public figures including Daniel Webster and Admiral Walter Queen, with dates and brief notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuah Capot
Louis XVIII
Ui Jana Seymour
Henry VII
Edward VI
Tycho Brady
Prague
Westphalia
Sir James Mackintosh
Liverness
Scotland
Florida
United States
Bpasn
Daniel Webster
Marshfield
Baus
An. Keshet
Yellow River
China
Iear
Walter W. Queen
Washington
Francis Turner Palgrave
Oxford University
Personal notices and social visits in Frederick area
A column lists visits and travels of residents and visitors in Frederick and nearby towns. People named include Ross Geisbert, Governor Lloyd Lowndes, J Alexander Shriver, Harry O McLane, Miss Nannie Myers, Mr Roelkey, Miss Blanche Whitmore, ex-judge John T Vinson, Aurelia Stoner, Bern and Lee Grove, Wm McGill, Miss Lottie Baer, Emma and Laura Brown, Ada Knott, Miss Lamont, Misses Clara Wineberg Virgie Flaught and others. Also notes about Cornelia Ross Potts debut in Baltimore and Frank B Rhodes joining the North Carolina Rolling Exposition car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Geisbert
Westmimester
Lloyd Lowndes
Frederick
J. Alexander Shriver
Baltimore
Harry O. McLane
Philadelphia
J. Pareles
New York
Robert G. McPherson
Nannie Myers
Frederick Junction
Hyattstown
I Roelkey
Hanover
Blanche Whitmore
Araby
John T. Vinson
Rockville
Montgomery County
Aurelia Stoner
Pittsburg
Agnes Schley
West Patrick Street
Bern and
Lee Grove
M. J. Grove
Wm. McGill
Cumberland
Lottie Baer
Urbana
County
Carrie Koodle
Boonsboro’ Nesses
Emma
Laura Brown
Linganore Hills Inn
Clara Wineberg
Virgie Flaught
Issac Wineberg
Roy Wachter
Utica
Lewis Mehrling
Henry Mehrling
Flint Hill
Prederick
Grace Young
Charles W. Wiles
Aliss Cora Biser
East Eighth Street
Hagerstown
Cornelia Ross Potts
Julie Vallette
Lehman's Hall
Frank B. Rhodes
North Carolina
Rhodes
Raleigh
N.C
Religious World Ministers Teach Gospel Truths
Local churches report Sunday services across denominations. Rev A J Tingler Saint Johns Reformed preached. Lutheran no service. German Baptist Elder Vahrney and Bruner preached. Trinity M E Church South Rev M Wilhite spoke morning and evening. U B Church Rev W Scinespring taught morning and evening. Grace Reformed Rev L L McLean preached. St James Lutheran Rev L M Myers preached with prayer service. M E Church Page Milburn spoke on Home Religion. Epworth League sociable planned. Evangelical Reformed Dr Eschbach preached on Religion in daily life. evening featured violin solo by Robert Barck and song by Prof Geo Ed Smith. All Saints Episcopal Rt Rev F R Graves preached on China mission. St Marys Chapter meeting Wednesday. Presbyterian Rev T Freeman Dixon preached on indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Miss Mary Beale sang. Sunday evening sermons to begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tingler
Saint John’s Reformed Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Vahrney
Bruner
M. Wilhite
Trinity M. E. Church South
W. Scinespring
U. B
Jesus
L. McLean
Grace Reformed Church
God
St. James’ Lutheran Church
L. M
Myers
Matthew
M. E
Page Milburn
Epworth League
Evangelical Reformed Church
Eschbach
Robert Barck
Geo. Ed. Smith
Barck
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
F. R. Graves
China
Sanday School
St. Mary’s
T. Freeman Dixon
Presbyterian Church
Frederick High School Literary Societies Report Friday Meets
The Belles Letter Society, Emerson Society, and Alcott Society held Friday gatherings with readings, recitations, debates, and extemporaneous speeches. The Belles Letter debated whether barbarians are happier than civilized men, with the negative upheld, and timetables note an October 28 check trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delles Letires Literary Society
Belles Letter Literary Society
Frederick Male High School
E. Crom
RK. Hughes
G. Sanner
J Milburn
C. Summers
P. Rager
C. Hett
P. Whip
Alcott Literary Society
Edna Courtney
Mary Burger
Charlotte Bowers
Emily Landauer
Lara Renner
the Gazette
Love Feasts Scheduled by German Baptists at Regional Sites
The German Baptists announce love feast gatherings at Rocky Ridge on October 27 at 1.20 p m Browns ville on October 27 at 2 90 p m Middle town Valley on October 24 at 1 30 p m Beaver Dam on October 29 at 10 a m and Frederick City on November 3 at 1 304 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ridge
Brownsville
Middletown Valley
Beaver Dam
Frederick City
Elizabeth Harrison Peterkin to wed Carey Gamble next month
Miss Elizabeth Harrison Peterkin daughter of Rev G W Peterkin Episcopal bishop of West Virginia will be married November 9 at Parkersburg to Rev Carey Gamble of Accomac Va. The prospective bride is known here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Harrison Peterkin
G. W. Peterkin
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Carey Gamble
Accomarc
Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct Fined and Confined
Qiheer Mulhern was arrested Saturday night on a disorderly conduct charge. He appeared before Justice White who imposed a $2.50 fine. failure to pay led to seven days of confinement. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qiheer Mulhern
George Johnson
Justice White
Local incidents and legal actions reported in Allegany and nearby towns
Reported deaths from a gun accident and gas poisoning surface among Cumberland and Hagerstown records. Allegany grand jury investigates physician statistics practice while indictments touch poker rooms and libel. A football sighting at the Naval Academy is noted and a church love feast draws hundreds near Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecamal Mere
Hee
Meeh
Pei Bean
Washington
Howard Gould
Naval Academy
Grand Jury
Allegany
David Stoneseiper
Carroll County
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Westminster
Frostburz Forum Publishing Company
John Farrell
J. J. Robinson
Lonaconing Star
Dr. Lewis
Western Maryland College
HagerstoWea
Walter L. OH
Funerals Mark Rites For Local Residents
Funeral services were held for Mrs. John Titchie with D A R guards and church choir. Attending dignitaries included Governor Lowndes and Admiral Sicard. Other obsequies followed for Mrs. Clara Virginia Getzendanner, Mrs. Sarah Wachter, Clarence F. Catsail, and Joseph Vitelli with various pastors, pallbearers, and Interment at local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Titchie
Daughters of the American Revolution
The
Historical Society
D/A. R
Red Cross Society
Vinson
Albert Ritchie
Wim. Ritchie
Chicago
Admiral Sicard
U.S. Navy
Alex. Shriver
Baltimore
R. Parmiee
New York
Emily Ennuball
Wis
W. P. Maulsby
Westminster
Clara Virginia Getzendanner
Wm. A. Markell
Gerzendanner
Sarah Wachter
Bethel Church
L. F. Myers
S. M. Hench
Thomas Miller
Chas. J. Smith
Casper Ramsburg
Andrew Summers
Lewis Martz
John Clem
Bethel
A.T. Rice & Sons
Clarence F. Catsail
Braddock Chapel
E.L. McLean
I. M. Motter
Charles Summers
Grayson Mercer
John Summers
Frank Grove
John P. Summers
Marshall Grove
Reformed
Middletown
A. T. Rice & Sons
Joseph Vitelli
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Coleman
St. Johan's Cemetery
F. Schroeder
Advertised Letters at Frederick Post Office 1898 List
A Frederick post office notice lists letters awaiting pickup as of Saturday October 22 1898. Names include W L Backinstoe Henry W Boyd E A Black A K Bryant Geo W Culler J B Clark Simion Danduray Milton G Dodrow Oh EL Fatrady Francis Hofman and others. Unclaimed letters may be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Gritteuss
W. L. Backinstoe
Henry W. Boyd
E. A. Black
A.K. Bryant
A. K. Breriy
Geo. W. Culler
K. G. Corbin
J. B. Clark
Simion Danduray
Milton G. Dodrow
EL Fatrady
Francis Hofman
Mr. Jacobs
Jones
Wim
Mr. Lewis
Michael Reads
Geo. Ruoff
Hero Swaller
H.W. Stull
T. F. Walker
James Walton
A. S. Worden
Herman Wertheim
Danks
sLatie Forster
Lota
Mra Goings
Fred Herditz
Catherine M. Kline
George Kerson
Mies Ida Thompson
Madixe
Wineberry
Rumor of Soldier Walter Ely Shot Near Camp Meade
A Saturday night street report claimed Walter Ely of Company A First Regiment Maryland Volunteers at Camp Meade Pennsylvania had been shot. No authentic source could confirm it and Ely’s family said they have heard nothing and are seeking verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ely
Sogler
First Regiment
Maryland Volunteers
Camp Meade
Ely
East Church Street School Dominates County Fair Premiums
At the county fair the East Church Street public school led the school department awards winning nearly half of the premiums and a large number of Special premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner School
East Church Street
Wheat price advance and marriage licenses noted
Wheat quoted in Frederick today at 73 1/2 cents per bushel, up 17 cents since Saturday. Shelled corn at 1.50 dollars per barrel. Marriage licenses issued for Henry Snyder and Bertha E Mercer, both of Mt. Pleasant. Nerves urged to be fed on pure blood with Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as strengthening nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredenck
Withiam Henry Snyder and
Bertha E. Mercer
Mt. Pleasant
Hood
Lutherans Elect Officers at Taneytown Session
Delegates to the Maryland Lutheran Synod meeting at Taneytown elected officers for the ensuing term. Garland won the presidency on the second ballot, Taneytown chosen as meeting site, with Miller as secretary and James as treasurer. The convention discussed aid to ministers, beneficiary education, and foreign missions amid funding strains and debates over the board of foreign missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Seattering
D. Thank Garland
Sruily Ghore
Taneytown
Synad
Garland
Rnd
C. A. Toy
Punkstown
Canity Clare
B.S. Patterson
Woodshoro’ Lutheran Church
G.H. Albrecht
India
Maryland Lutheran Synod
General Synod
York
P. H. Miller
Westminster
L. M. Zimmerman
Baltimore
Luther Kuhlman
Wrederick
Richard 8. Patterson
Woodsboro
M. P. Moller
Hagerstown
George T. Motter
John G. Parker
J. B. Miller
A.B. Albert
Washington
Daniel E. Oswald
Smithburg
George Scholl
Board of Foreign Missions
Parson
Synod
Board of Duissions
Lutheran Observer
Evangelist
Secod
Dr. Scholl
Deaths and illness noted in Boonsboro and surrounding area
The Boonsboro Times lists William Irwin editor of the paper dying at home aged 63 following illness, with notes on his printer background and surviving widow and child. It also records deaths of Mrs. Sarah Jay in Ellerton Ohio, infant Paul Kemp Swomerly from croup, Minnie Oscar in Baltimore, and a colored girl Maria Taibat in Cat Alley. Additional items mention typhoid fever illness in Frederick Junction and local sickness updates along with an excerpt praising Syrup of Figs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WA. B. Neva
Wm. Ltrwin
Boonsboro
Sarah Jay
James F. Joy
Ellerton
Ohio
Mary
John Routzahn
Middletown
Paul Kemp Swomerly
Paul Kemp
C.G. Swomerly
Croup
Rev. McLane
Mt. Olivet
C. ©. Carty
Edward Stup
Frederick Junction
Stup
William Ieard
Clarence F. Schroeder
Oakland
Lafayette life and school scenes surprise for pupils
Readable passages describe Lafayette anniversary observations at Streat Pablo School with songs and fund raising for a monument in Paris. Visitors like Rev. F A Rupley and Prof M C Beckwith drop by the college while others note recent Honolulu news and ongoing theater reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayetta
Pablo
Lafayetty
Fraderick
Paria
Lafayette
Stoner Sells Copperville Mill to Sell for 3950
Mr Samuel Stoner of Copperville sells his mill, recently purchased with the Roberts farm, for 3950 dollars to J Frank Sell of Frederick, six acres of land accompanying the mill. Original pensions enunted to Edwards Bowing Middletown 6 dollars Jerningham Boone Buckeystown 12 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Stoner
Copperville
Roberts
J. Frank Sell
Frederick
Edwards
Bowing
Middletown
Jerningham Boone
Buckeystown
Local Millinery Openings and Merchants Display
Fall and winter openings announced by Blumenauer Co and N R Mantz with showcases of pattern bonnets hats and latest millinery novelties. George Ehret beer promotion at A P Marsh and various ads for robes blankets harness goods and horse care at multiple downtown locations. Friends and patrons invited to October 26 27 events and sponsor notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumenauer & Co
West Patrick Street
Cras. L. Stokes, Kolb Building
N. Market St
Grand 66 West Patrick Street
Mullinix Carpets Promotes Exclusive Stock in Frederick
L. B. Mullinix Carpet Company touts an unmatched carpet display in Frederick offering the season’s choicest selections. It markets itself as the city’s exclusive carpet house with a focus on specialization and competitive pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Cline's Carpet Store Promises Wide Stock in State
John Hendrickson advertises C. B. Cline's Carpet Store offering wall paper rugs ingrain and rugs. The pitch claims the largest carpet stock in the section and urges readers to visit to see goods and let the store handle the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Also Mentioned on This Page
PH Dally News
Qia
W. L. Moore
Weather Bureau
H. B. Showman
Jos
J. Rodkey
Barry McHenry Republican Club
Dr. Wm. GC. Boteler Outfitters
Lowenstein & Wertheimer Furniture
G. C. Carty
N.E. Cramer
Thore
Darrent
Reef Loys
Tis News
Young People’s Alliance
Tegal
E. E
Caves
Orphans Court
Gourt
Annie Harp
Valley Savings Bank
Thomas Johnson
Edward O. Hahn
Annie M. Hahn
Peter Smith
Mary D. Gouverneur
Sunday Schools and Societies
Emerson Literary
Emerson Literary Society
A. C. Lampe
J. A. Ritter, Jr
H. Haller
R. Ely
R. Nusz
RAD
Hymeneas
Local Mart
Tine Lutheran Synod
Triconia
Minnie Oscar
Oscar A
Julia Peters
Sebi
East Randall Streets
Maria Taibat
Cat Alley
Baberc
Asbury M. E. Chirei
Noron
Mia
C.D. Dawon
Honolulu
Liwillianlyhuuds
M.C. Beckwith
Danion
Islaid
F. A. Rupley
Alexandria
BT. Nott
Altoona
Rapley
Mardisburg
Tingler
Ul Thin City
Dutrow-Cort Wadding
Sabillasville
Killarney
Memphis Times
Marcel
City
Killarney and
Rhine
Mr. Toole
J. K. Emmett
Emmett
Miss DeWault
Sedalia
John E Lane
Fre Jerome
Richard Anderson
Groff Hotel
George Ehret
A. P. Marsh
S. 6
Court Street
John Hendrickson
Serps Moria
Warnos
Pepsicoats
Fanes Dumas
RB. S
Neidig & Miller
Greater Frederick
Nowe & Murxzn
Kedock & Neldiz
Clinton E. Main
Ci Ton E. Maus
Market St
Baltimore and Ohio R. R
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Wm. C. Bowler
N. Marketstreet
City Hotel
C. E. Cline
Papets
GEO
Zubr
Ae. Julies
Ray Union Fbirta
Ube
Bny Will
Rodoge
Ricz
Sam
Tad
Market Streen
STAUB
Norshsost
Ard Market Strze Nuational
Web
BAN Isda
Bamee Y Siasoly
M. Mobbilichai
Gomaret Sficius
Flostaimeonur
Hare Johnson
Sole
Ralling US Grocery CO
Market St. Frederick
C. E. Raserre
Shafer
Attorney-At-La‘a
East
Lexington ST
Baltimore, XD
U. S
District
Milton G. Urner
Alaston U
Vwiakbes
P.levy, Wy
Atiornelat-Laaww
C. V.S. Levy
Conrt Honys
Deere
Heal Estate
Dani
Greauare
Uni
Orane
A. C. Markel
Masse & Tran A
Allerfere
Hex
Arses Senpegh Steteuca
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