This Date In History October 26 Highlights
On Oct 26 historic events and notable deaths are recorded. Walter de Merton foundation of Merton College appears, along with Aboulfeda, Samuel Puffendorf, Sir Godfrey Kneller, Dupins the astronomer, Danton, Adelaide Phillips, Robert Anderson, a major fire in Virginia City, and Zenas King the bridge builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter de Merton
Merton College
Oxford
Aboulfeda
Byrla
Samuel Puffendorf
Berlin
Godfrey Kneller
Charles
George
Charles Francois Dupins
Chaumont
France
George James Danton
Arcis sur-Aube
Paris
Adelaide Phillips
Stratford-upon-Avon
Robert Anderson
Hort Sumter
Nice
Italy
Virginia City
Zenas King
Cleveland
Beautiful millinery openings and autumn notes
Brief items recall October’s stretch, garden blooms, and seasonal chatter. Notes cover Halloween sport, upcoming meteor dates, fashion trends, and local curiosities. Observations mention London ads spending, infant schools, and a local fire aftermath with uninsured losses, while a police official schedules a Buckeystown appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Death notices and obituaries from Clarke County and Philadelphia
The piece reports the deaths of Charles Whitter son of Franklin and Margaret Whitter aged 15 or 16 from typhoid fever at Doubs with funeral details, William B. Clagett a Clarke County farmer dies of pneumonia with Civil War service, Sister Mary Agnes Sweeny of St Joseph's Hospital dies of typhoid fever after illness at Camp Wikoff and Jacksonville, marriage licenses J Wilcoron and Rebecca Dixon, and a Hood's Sarssaparilla advertisement promising relief for rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM B. Clagett
William B. Clagett
Clarke County
Berryville
Imboden
Bank of
Philadelphia
Camp
WEDDING BELLS IN LANCASTER AND FREDERICK
Wedding items report James Clarke Kiefer and Miss Dubbs to wed in Lancaster at 6 PM. George Wilcoxon of Frederick and Miss Rebecca Dixon marry at home with Rev. Dixon officiating. Guests include family from Baltimore. The couple to tour Northern cities then reside on West Second Street. Also Annie B Oder and John G Muller wed in Frostburg Westernport.
Princess of Patches at City Opera House Stirs Local Gossips
Jessie Mae Hall stars as Nettie in The Princess of Patches, hailed as her best role yet. Critics praise her versatile soprano and natural comedic presence, while noting the play’s bright dialogue, new scenery, and Southern setting. Health ad copy closes the piece with tono of medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess of
Patches
Jessie Mae Hall
Miss Hall
Waii “Nettles
City Opera House
Marital Writ Case In Maryland District Court
John G. Gipagme filed a habeas corpus writ in Cumberland to recover his wife detained by her parents Dr. and Mrs. O. O. Teeobs in Frostburg. The marriage occurred quietly last Thursday with parental consent though they were of age. The groom, a Consolidation Coal Company employee, seeks court order to have his wife brought to him. the bride's father is a prominent Alleghany County physician. The case was retained by Judge Sloan amid social note attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Gipagme
Habiena Forpas
Cumberland
O. O. Teeobs
Frostburk
Jacobs
Adib18
Grahame
Consolidation Coal Company
Sloan
Shearer
Allegany County
Thomas Johson
Maryland
PURELY PERSONAL
Mr M A Kutler of Allentown Pa was in Frederick yesterday Misses Margaret and Lucy Misenhauer are visiting Philadelphia John Baumgardner attends the Peace Jubilee at Philadelphia Miss Mabel Snonuffer of Potomac visiting Misses Thomas at Doub s Mr Joseph F Eisenbauer returned home from Washington Miss Mollie Shawn of Doub s visits Mr and Mrs Jesse Michael D H Weigle of Wallansport in Frederick on business Harry D Young has returned from Washington D C Dr and Mrs Edward Bowing returned to Frederick from a short trip Mr and Mrs W H B Etchison returned home from Washington Rev Norton of Libertytown visiting Petersville spent the day in Frederick Rev Wm M Strayer pastor Buckeystown M P Church returned from Baltimore Edward Shriver Tyler with Edward B Bruce Co Baltimore in Frederick on business Dr Jesse Wright Downey of this county has been appointed assistant surgeon of the First Regiment Md USW Messrs Leroy McCardell and A Kemp Keefer are in Lancaster Pa to attend the wedding of Clarke Kiefer and Mary Dobbs this evening Mrs Martin L Firestone leaves this morning for Martinsburg W Va then Washington and Alexandria Va Miss Etta Grant of Middleburg Va, visiting Miss Caroline Ross, has returned home Miss Grant is popular in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Kutler
Allentown
Frederick
Margaret
Lucy Misenhauer
Philadelphia
John Baumgardner
Mabel Snonuffer
Potomac
Misses Thomas
Doub's
Joseph F. Eisenbauer
Washington
Mollie Shawn
Jesse Michael
D. H. Weigle
Wallansport
Harry D. Young
Washington, D. C
Edward Bowing
W. H. B. Etchison
George Wenz
Rev. Norton
Libertytown
Petersville
Wm. M. Strayer
Buckeystown M. P
Baltimore
Edward Shriver Tyler
Edward B. Bruce & Co
Jesse Wright Downey
W.T
Leroy McCardell
A. Kemp Keefer
Lancaster
Clarke Keifer
Mary Dobbs
Funerals Report From City Churches
The notices list multiple funeral services for Ellen Cooper Maria Talbott Charlotte Carter and Dr Horn with details on locations in East Church street St Johns Catholic Church Asbury M E church Laboring Sons Cemetery Loudoun Park Cemetery and addresses including Pratt street Baltimore. Pallbearers names and funeral directors A T Rice Sons are repeatedly noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Cooper
East Church Street
St. John's Catholic Church
Father Coleman
St. Joh ’S Cemetery
Wm. Johnson
David Cartnail
John Stanton
Isaac Summers
A. T. Rice
Abram Becks
E. Haskins
John Jones
Wm. H. Gunter
Lloyd Cole
Geo. Lyles
Greenmount Cemetery
George Sevyell
Clarence Nelson
Jerry Smith
Joseph Jeams
Laboring Sons Cemetery
A. T. Rice & Sons
Dr. Horn
Aiken
S. C
Loudoun Park Cemetery
Baltimore
Wm. H. Sheeler
Pratt Street
Mr. Toole's Company at City Opera House
Last night at City Opera House Mr. J. E. Toole presented The Widow Hoot to strong praise. The company is praised as among the finest seen here and patrons are urged to expect standard performances every evening. Tonight’s feature Rip Van Winkle stars Mr. Toole alongside Joe Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Toole
City Opera House
J. E. Toole
Rip van Winkle
Joe. Jefferson
Wheat quoted at 72 1 2 cents in Frederick market
Wheat fell two cents to 72 1 2 cents per bushel in Frederick today. Corn prices not provided. Property deed transfers include George L. Cramer and wife and Howard S. Bragh selling real estate in Frederick to Peter H. and Jesse B. McBride for 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
George L. Cramer
Howard S. Bragh
Peter
Jesse B. McBride
Reformed Synods Discuss Woman's College at Eastern Synod
The Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church met at St. Paul's Reformed Church Woodstock Virginia last night. Rev J D Miller retiring president opened. Rev J Hofmeiner was elected president with Rev J T Rossiter and Rev L N Basgler as officers. Maryland interests include the Woman's College of Federick under synod control. Eastern Synod session held in Reading Pa with reports on complaints and on Rev Cyrus Cort of Salisbury and Rev George M Zacharias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Woodstock
Vax
J D. Miller
Dungannon
Cyrus Cort
Sabilagville
Lancaster Classis
George M. Zacharias
Holland
Zacharias
Blowenour & Company Stage Autumn Hat Display
Blowenour and Company on West Patrick street hosts an autumn exhibit of pattern hats and bonnets. Parks and front windows showcase bright blooms and harmonious imagery. Fashion lovers view displays since early morning. more shows planned for tomorrow and Friday with Miss Mantz presenting the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blowenour & Company
Villiners
West Patrick Street
Migses Mantz
Maryland Medical Meetings and Tramps Near Baltimore
The Maryland State Pharmaceutical Association officers and committee men will meet November 2 at the City Hotel with several Baltimore pharmacists attending. The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland plans a November 16–17 gathering in Frederick, Md, with program details forthcoming. Also noted is a tramp army near Threve's lime kilns along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, where about 25 hoboes camped overnight and some headed out with food supplies. Frederick is described as an easy place for tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Pharmaceutical Resonation
City
Baltimore
R.$.mckinhey
Taneytown
Medical
Chirurgical Faculty of
Maryland
Frederick
Threve
Baltimore and Ohio
Bere
Multiple Local Deaths and Legal Wins in Maryland News
Maryland brief recalls a series of local incidents and proceedings. A brake man on the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Road was killed. Henry Traylor received an eighteen year sentence for murder at Towson. Civil and court actions involve habeas corpus sought by John B. Graham and property qualification disputes over council seats. A railroad lineman Charles Metz died at Carlos Mine Switch after being fatally crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsgige
George I. Gaither
Cambridge
Maryland State Homeopathic Medical Society
Charles Mota
Mt Sringe
Gumberland
Pennsylvania
Westminster Cemetery
Ward
Wester Maryland College
Lloyd Lydings
J. A. Wakeland
Aberidleen
Henry Traylor
Towson
Lemuel Morris
Society of the War of 1812
Reunort
Bulcindie
Wm M. Marine
John B. Graham
Miss Jacobs
Frostburg
Circuit Court
Jacobs
Babo
Awyor
Cumberland
Ehurford County Christian Endeavor Union
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Jarrettsyville
Charles Metz
Cumberland and Pennslvania
Carlos Mine Awitch
Tadly
That Blessed Pulp MOU and Allegany County Stream
Allegany County residents contemplate an injunction to bar county commissioners from paying trial expenses in the Pulp Mill case. Cumberland Daily News calls the plan absurd noting the matter is a state case handled by the court, with Cumberland citizens as complainants. Also reports administrative accounts for estates and guardians, plus a Harvest Home Donation Day on Thursday October 27 inviting remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TE Has Boon
Allegany County
Cass
Daily News of
Cumberland
Home For the Aged
Autumn Blanket and Comforter Sale Promises Grand Event
John Hendrickson MODI advertises an autumn blanket and comforter sale with bold claims of stock and low prices. The copy touts soft woollike materials, lamination filled products, art draperies, and ladies night robes with prices ranging from 98 cents to 1.85 dollars, urging readers to visit to see the items firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAKC
Harmony Grove Union Chapel to host literary and musical event
Notice announces a Friday evening literary and musical entertainment by the Harmony Grove Union Chapel Ladies for school benefit. Also details Grand Peace Jubilee tickets via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Philadelphia events October 25 to 27, with round trip fare and return validity, plus Dr. William C. Boteler offering eye ear nose and throat care with free spectacle examinations and new offices at 26 North Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Grove Union Chapel
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio A. B
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Wm. C. Boteler
N. Market Street
Residency City Hotel
Bargain promotion sells ladies wear and blankets
An old time advertisement promotes shirts and drawers in white and grey, people urged to buy now. It claims best value with prices listed for a range of items including woven cloths and blankets, touting quality and low cost to entice shoppers.
Bit His Tongue Of Helen King And Walter Dunn
Helen King and Walter Dunn of Huntingdon West Virginia were sweethearts. They quarreled at Miss King's home and Dunn left bleeding from a severed tongue bite. A warrant was issued for the girl as the assailant, and Dunn later admitted the described injury. Also noted are updates on Charles Hagan's eye injury and Clifford Doll's return to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen King
Walter Dunn
Huntingdon
W. Va
Miss King
Dunn
Charles Hagan
West Fourth Street
S. T. Heffner
Clifford Doll
Doll
October Weather Report Shows Pressure Jump and Rain
A weather note describes Hicks' falling barometer from the 22nd to the 26th indicating a jump yesterday. The day had bright sun and October vigor, ending with a sunset. Evening clouds suggested rain, with the moon visible. It remained cloudy at night and today a fine drizzle falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Ever
Anon
Wanted Help and Situations Ads In The News
Advertisements under the classifications Wanted Help and Wanted Situations are inserted for 15 cents for fifteen words. Removals: George D Mehrling moves from 90 East South street to 91 East Second street. Edward Walters moves today from Achleysville to Woodsboro in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D Mehrling
East South Street
East Second Street
Edward Walters
Achleysville
Woodsboro
County
Maryland at the Jubilee with Governor Lowndes Party
Governor Lowndes and staff attend the Peace Jubilee with Col Ima Tyler and others, staying at Hotel Walton. The group includes Lt Hobson of the Merrimac and Capt Sigsbee of the Maine who dine with Marylanders. An investigation notes a water pipe blockage at East Patrick Street and Pearre campaign button sightings in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Lowndes
Yarty
Ima Tyler
Hotel
Walton
Hobson
Merrimac
Capt
Sigsbee
Maine
Fall and Winter Opening of Pattern Bonnets and Hats
Local notice announces Thursday and Friday October 27 and 28 for a millinery exhibition showing a full assortment of Bonnets Hats and the latest novelties. Invites all to attend at 16 South Market Street in partnership with George Ebret and A P Marsh's on Court Street offering New York beer on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. S. Love
Court Street
Heal Eatate
Inaibdawis JD
Nroopets
George Ebret
Ow York
A.P_. Marsh
Sand
Choosing Carpets By L E Mullinix
L E Mullinix promotes carpets as Frederick's exclusive carpet house offering the season's choicest stock. The store claims unmatched assortment and dedicated service, inviting customers to view the greatest new carpet stock in Frederick. Prices are presented as favorable with emphasis on exclusivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Capper C Becline Carpet Store Ad
Capper C Becline advertises widest carpet stock in the region including Brussels ingrain hag and jute rows portieres and wallpaper. Claims the store offers largest assortment in the state section and invites customers to visit and let them handle the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Unknown remedy for health claims with syrup sales
An archaic and garbled health ad extols a renewed vigor from a miracle tonic following a soda of syrup. It promotes Pegennine and claims superior results over old time medicines and cheap adulterants. The text mocks unprogressive readers and suggests a lectured endorsement by the Omifamia figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rete
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily.news
Taras IO Roto Oloi
Wasu Hinarox
Taz News
W. L. Moors
The
Weather Bureau
J Vernon Silence
Equity
Ross & Newman
Solis
Harry D. Baumgardner
Satchel
E. D
News Office
John Hendrickson
Cc, Carty
Japan
Patrick Street
London
New Lanark
Scottland
England
Crisfield
American Mechanics
Flag Pond School
J. Wesley Bultzell
Jesse Baile
Isaac Wachter
O Mexico
Westminster
dJustice J. Maulsby Smith
Baltimora
Buckeystown
Charles Whitter
Franklin
Margaret Whitter
Doubs
Anduser
Church Hill
Messrs
Harry Thomas
Silas Murry
Osborn Brown
Lewis Giemes
Russell Willard
John Hargett
M. R. Etchison
J. Wilcoron
Rebecca Q. Dixon
Hood
Mr. Wilcoxon
Miss Dison
James Clarke Kiefer
Newa
Miss Dubbs
George If Wilcoxon
Wilcoxon & Brown
Rebecca Ochiltree Dixon
T. Freeman Dixon
Presbyterian Church
West Second Street
Dixon
Thomas A. Chapline
Reverta Boggs
Dinon
Wilcoxon
Pennsylvannia
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Frank Wilcoxon
Charles Wilcoxon
Aulller—Oder
Annie B. Oder
J. M. Oder
John G Muller
Westernport
Oder
D. W Griffin
M. E. Church South
Groonl
Margaret Clagett
Vicomte Henri de Sibour
Miss Clagett
Clagest
Washington County
Clagetts
James Clarke Kieffer
Tae, News
Mary Dubbs
Joseph Henry Dubbs
St. Stephen’s College Chapel
Estelle Hyde Talbott
H. Maurice Talbott
Rockville
Benj. C. Riggs
Blinks —Rogers
Walter M. Blinks
Elmira L. Rogers
Michigan City
Indiana
Martin L. Firesone
Martinsburg
Firestone
Alexandria
Etta Grant
Middleburg
Caroline Ross
Grant
Marshall Miller
North Market Street
TEE Local Mart
Rev. Hoffmeyer
Woman's College
Scasdon
Meadhuis
Oftiers
Orpheus* Court
Isabella 2 Britner
Joseph N. Britner
Leslie Cramer
Elizabeth
Cramer
Jamoa W. Kipe
Samuel A. Kipe
Chay
O'Donnell Lee
Josephine Lee
Jou Henpuroxson
Neidig & Miller
Beater Frederiics
Dadust
Nuwie
Muza
Rodock & Neidie
Clintone
Main
E. Mar
Market St
Ted
Rodoce
the Big Blores
Bargain Bulleto
GEO, S. Rodock & CO
A. T. Rios & Sons
A. T. Rice & Sone Funeral Drectors
Nousehold Repuica
Staub
New
Cominy
PORTO
National
Ernest J. Hivah
James K. Masur
AL Mul
Prichard
Febadiy
Apply Baker Johnson
the Kalling Ghoobry CO
N. Market St. Fredericks
E. Ramsburg
Bambelleg
C. E. Riss
Carlton Shafer
East Lexington
Baltimore, MD
U. S
Jy Shawe
Milton
Urner
Clayton
Reed
Hammond Urner
URNEX
EGEDY
North Market
Stexet
University of Marvissol
Tepiodig Ot ‘Markell & Tra
Markell
Arhutis
Mazgziur & Tran
Gites and Yard
Carmin Ree
Judd
Theo Paker
East Patrick Street
Pearre
Geo. H. Pearre
Prederick
Col. Pearre
D. Manta
South Market
L. E. Mullinix
Onre
Capper
C. Becline
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