Date In History Bits From Sept 15 in 1890s Notes
Highlights include Austria’s wartime losses and the fall of Long Island city to patriots, Cooper’s birth, the Liverpool and Manchester railway opening, and Diaz’s birth. Also mentions Harper’s Ferry surrender, rail collisions in 1897, autumn picnics, Boston free ice water, military canteens, a statue plan for Tartarin creator, fixed bayonet debates, English line soldiers’ costs, South American passion flower, Lisbon’s 1775 earthquake impact, ocean salt yields, and Victoria’s gold output up to seven months in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Charles Wyed
New York City
Long Iglana
James Fenimore Cooper
Burlington
N. J
Liverpool and Manchester
England
Porfirio Diaz
Sateninad
Oaxnea
Harper's Ferry
Cylonel Dixon
Bales
Boston
Tarascon
Tartarin
Alphonse Dandet
San Juan
Elay
Lisbon
Pacific
Victoria
Arson Trial, Deaths, and Local Notices Across the State
News items report arson prosecutions in the circuit court, deaths including J J Wesley Robinson in Anslis and Howard A Clark crushed in Allegany, county cash fin measures, and a Gill farm sale in Cecil at Elkton. Also noted are shark catches, a proposed $75,000 silk mill in Cumberland, and a brutal assault case near Burnt Mills involving Miss Coburn and Walter Ford with an ensuing manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wesley Robinson
Anslis
Washington County
Oward A. Clark
Allegany County
Oward County
Gill
Cecil County
Elkton
George N. Gill
Nicholas Steele
John B. Schwatka
Jas. Denny
John S. Cummins
Kent
Narrows
Captainley
Rock Hall
Cumberland Board of Trade
B. Burnside
C. F. Carr
Hyattsville
Brotherhood of St. Jew
Baltimore
Dorsey
E. A. Fuller
James A. Pearce
Board of Governors
Washington College c
Mar- de. Smith
The Tacal Mart Prices and Patent Medicine Ad
Heat quoted in Frederick at cents per bushel for corn shelled nia per Cashel 1.50 a barrel. Ois Sarsaparila advertised as a universal purifier and nerve tonic, claimed in promotional copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ballots by the Kundred in Maryland Sixth District Convention
Delegates in the Republican congressional convention struggle through fruitless balloting, with Montgomery and Allegany counties pushing for Ashley Gould and George Pearce while Frederick seeks Milton Urner. After long sessions and repeated ballots, the group adjourns without a nominee as party factions hold firm.
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Committee On
House of Delegates
Maryland
Allegany
Frederick
Garrett
Washington
Montgomery County
Gould
H. E. Cmavitxe
Frederick County
Congress
David E. Dick
Allegany County
Geo. A. Pearce
Judge Stake
Washington County
George A. Pearce
Republican Party
A. H. Dowden
Register of Wills
Charles B. Trail
Milton G. Urner
Urner
Harry E. Chapline
National Congress
General Assembly
Louis E. McComas
United States
Frederick Ieounty
Garrett County
A. F. George
L. A. Rudisill
R. A. Ravenscroft
Sctlaim
Ravenscroff
Thomas C. Neves
Montgomery
Ashley M. Gould
Union
Benjamin H. Miller
Washinton County
A. RB. Hagnar
Mar. Harvey $. Bomberger
Haugnar
Brillant Men
Nation House of Representalises
Commonwealth
Edward Snake
Bomberger
Haguer
Alleghany
Col
BR. A. Ravenscroft
Edward Stake
Junior Hall
Col. Reuzer
Reuter
Pearre
Ravenscroft
Stoke
Router
An Old Blue Law from Maryland 1723 Punishments
Maryland General Assembly passed a 1723 act punishing blasphemy swearers drunkards and Sabbath breakers. Offenses carried tongue branding six and twelve month imprisonments and even death for a third offense. Profane oaths fined in shillings and tobacco fines for Sabbath breaches and housekeepers selling strong liquor on Sunday. Ministers must read the act quarterly or forfeit tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Jesus Christ
No Longer A Mystery In Richey Disappearance Case
The R B Richey case has been clarified with details of his August trip to Manhartan Beach with his wife sister and father. He left New York August 28 for Washington and planned to meet a young woman there, but she failed to appear. He later traveled via Chesapeake and Ohio to Kentucky, hoping to meet her on September 14, leaving his trunk with funds on his person. He was a respected Wood stock merchant, known to carry up to 1400 dollars. The community and his wife express sympathy as investigations reveal the truth behind the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mar
Ford
Kingion
Washington
Richey
Ue News
R. B. Richey
Woodstock
Manharttan Beach
New York
Wooodstock
Chesapeake and Ohio
Kentucky
Staunton
T. D. Richey
PURELY PERSONAL NOTES OF LOCAL TRAVEL AND VISITS
Retired Osborne Layle returns from Drewley Springe Virginia. Mrs W A Baler spent Sunday and Monday in Baltimore. W O Hardesty of Baltimore visits Chisway. Mosars Meredith and Edward Smith back in Gent Geruche Cole Jeg. Miss Mollie B Donaldson visiting Laura Webster in Cumberland. Laylock returns after visiting Green Mount Carroll County. Paul Mandina returns from Greenmount. Dr J O Fouser of Leadyville and Col Harry Wyatt visit Broderick. Miss M Inogen Dorsey returns to Baltimore to teach at Peabody. Rev Jul Walshite returns after illness in Virginia. Mrs George Domudgon and Miss Cora Morris visit Mrs John Frazier and return home. Mrs A Bader and Mrs George Shinney spend day with Mrs Henry Williams at Braddock Weights. Mrs Jno B Waltz and Ruth Baker return home to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne Layle
Fiom Drawley Springe, Va
W.A. Baler
Baltipierro
W. OW. Hardesty
Baltimore
Chis Way
Mosars
Meredith
Edward Smith
Gent Geruche Cole
Molhe B. Honaldson
Loraunt
Jimes Webster
Cumberland
Omrp
dLaylock
George Domudgon
Washington, D. C
Cora Morris
Brunswick
John H. Frazier
A. . Bader
George W. B. Shinney
Helen Sehrey
Henry Williams
Braddock Weights
Jno. BE. Waltz
Ruth
New York City
Baker
Marion Hutson to wed Rev Z M Guillum in Rawlings
Miss Marion Hutson daughter of Henry A Hutson of Alleghany County Orphans Court wed Rev Z M Guillum pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Chapel in Strusswicl this county. The ceremony at Maple Grove Chapel Rawlings was officiated by Rev W E McKenney with ushers Rev Charles S Biggs William Hutson Frank Hutson and Barry Hutson. Bridesmaid Bessie Hoult and maid of honor Norme Rawlings wore white with roses. Best man Prof J A Loman. A reception followed at Mountain Side Cottage. TO WED NEXT WEEK Cards announce B D Snyder editor of the Berkeley Enterprise to Miss Cora A Stansbury. ceremony Sept 22 at 1 p m at Motters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cllegai
Marion Hutson
Dudge Henry A. Butson
Allegany County
Z. M. Guillum
Methodist Episcopal
Srusswicl
Maple Grove Chapel
Rawlings
W. E McKenney
Charles S. Biggs
Cumberland
William Hutson
Frank Hutson
Barry Hutson
Bessie Hoult
Baltimore
Norme Rawlings
J. A. Loman
Philadelphia
la France
Mountain Side Cottage
B. D. Snyder
The
Berkeley Enterprise
Hedgesville
W. Va
Cora A. Stansbury
New Goods Arrive for Fall and Winter Purchases
John Hendrickson promotes new drapery and dressmaking supplies in a bold catalog style. The ad highlights wholesale patterns, inexpensive textiles from $1 to $2 per yard, bright colors for draperies, and Feather Bone dressmaking materials touted as the permanent shape for garments. It urges customers and trade to visit the store and see prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
Examine our line more on Skirtings
John Hrenpzicxsoy appears on page five in a brief column discussing department lines and potential updates. The piece references ongoing work on skirting lines and related construction details. It notes no firm decisions yet and invites reader input on preferred approaches.
Neidig and Miller Unveils New Store With Blankets Offer
Neidig and Miller announces a new store with a focus on blankets and dress goods. They claim their blankets are the best and cheapest in the community after years of use and promise a growing line of dress goods unmatched by local rivals.
Frederick Art Club to Hold Fourth Meeting in September
Newie and Mauer announce the Frederick Art Club’s fourth business meeting on Thursday September 15 at 7 pm. Noting membership for active associate and honorary members, the notice includes eye care services by I Saks of Saks Optical at 523 Seventh Street Washington DC with free eye examinations and a visit to City Hotel September 19 and 20 1808. Dr William C Boteler advertises ENT ophthalmic services and spectacle fittings with free exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Art Club
I. Saks
Saks Optical Company
Seventh Street
Washington
DD. C
City Hotel
Saks
Wm. C. Boteler
N. Market Street
Residence City Hotel
Marriage licenses and jail return of Lena Clark in Frederick
All engagements involving Lena Clark or Cline, the girl at the center of two licenses within a day, ended by her return to the Female House of Refuge in Baltimore. A license to marry John Fox aged eighty four was revoked when she jilts him and is recaptured. Magister White and King pursued marriage attempts while Albert Ohr and the House of Refuge officials ordered her back after she confessed she sought marriage to King to gain release. Newspaper men and Frederick’s Congressional Nomination Convention also noted, with the Circuit Court convening and American Engine Company versus Frederick Electric Light and Power Company still on trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Clark
Cline
House of Refuge
Baltimore
John Fox
Mr. Fox
Braddock Heights
White Harry King
King
Albert E. Ohr
Frederick
Frederick ' S
James Mc‘Sherry
Henderson
American Engine Company
Frederick Electric Light and Power Company
Young People's Society elects officers at regular meeting
At a regular meeting the Young People's Society for Christian Endeavor elected George Z Best as president and Albert M Brengle as vice president. Norma Young and Nelly Douglas were named recording and corresponding secretaries with Bessie Epley as treasurer. First meeting set for Sunday September 25 at 6 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society For Christian Endeavor
George Z. Best
Albert M. Brengle
Norma Young
Nelly Douglas
Bessie Epley
War of Death claims Amos Fisher veteran gunsmith
Amos Fisher aged ninety eight died yesterday afternoon at his son Peter Fisher's home in Cumberland after living in Brunswick four years returning to Cumberland eight weeks ago. He served in the Mexican and Civil wars as a gunsmith in Cumberland and was noted for memory and sturdy health despite age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Fisher
Amos KR. Fisher
Peter
Cumberland
Brunswick
Polar Star Cruise and Local Bargains Highlight Night
Local ad notes Carty's bargain oak table for 3 cents and Cruise of the Polar Star at City Opera House tonight. Oyster and fresh fish at Q.8 J Buckley's, 15 East Second street. Store closed Saturday September 1 for holiday, reopening Saturday evening. Braddock Friday evening dance, ten cents round trip offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carty
Cruise of the Polar Star
City Opera House
Buckley's
East Second Street
Cruse
The
City Opera Hoemnse
Rosenaar & Sons
Braddock
Stelio m
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Sters
F. Vents Acing
News OF the
Tacal Mart
Hymenbal
John Hendrickson
Rpus Mudel
John Hrenpzicxsoy
Moreon
Neidig & Miller
Gi2ster
Rederick
Newie & Mauer
Rodock & Neldle
Clinton E. Main
Curtex E. Mars
N. Market St
L. B. Mulliniz
Portieres
Tfsou
L. E. Moun
al. Goodman
Baltimore Herald
Mr. Walker
Washington Post
Goodman
Walker
Post
Circuit Court
Field
Hanson
Wiliam Metzger
Myersville
Mr. Shepley
Allen E. Moberly
Scony M. Beh
Boil
Charles W. Main
Halerton
Sraan Dinterman
Dayville
Orphans Court
Caroline E. Harlaugh
James Ricketts
Potomac District
Ricketts
Joan H. Bohn
Hamilton Bohn
East Patrick Street
John H. Bohn
Dayton
Ohio
This County
Daniel Filler
Libertytown
W. H. Ashbaugh
Emmitsburg
George IL. Harbaugh
Uniontown
Thomas L. Cramer
Walkersville
J. O. Isanogie
Lewistown
E. D. Buckey
Mt. Pleasant
W. H. Albaugh
Daysville
James B. Whitely
Sykesville
G. C. Mercer
GC. F. Purdom
Damascus
Rice
Mountville
West Seventh Street
Thenms Brengle
Kopp Brothers
West Fifth Street
GEO
Rodoce & CO
Ganeers
Conner
Seiurg
Ingra Art Agmanes
Uae
Iitie
BORGY
Roduck & CO. Rice & Sons
A. T. Iue & Sons Funeral Directors
TLE
North Market Street
Tredera
V. Staub
Guavermr Sale
F. V. Stave
Northwest Corner
Fourth and Market Stray
Ernest J. Rnabe
James Mason
M. Mod. Prichard
Intaliment
Baker Johnson
Marylend
Railing Grocery CO
N. Market St. Fredericl Me
G. E. Ramsburg
Ramsburg
City Grocer
Barry Chasm
C. E. Bassavre
Asad
Carlton Shafer
East Lexington ST
Baltimore, MD
Ciasten
Zandre Hammond Urner
Urner, Keedy & Urner
Equity
Record Street
Coun House
P. Levy
U. V. S. Levy
Norte
Gradusie
University of Marsiana
Cblodis
J.D. Markell
Arthur Tran
Manixsiz & Tran
Jon
Osce
Agara
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