In History this day 1748 to 1900 notable births and events
On September 17 several historical notes appear: birth or death dates for figures such as Jean Antoine de Contovert, Samuel Prout, Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, John Kidd, and Walter Savage Landor. battles like Antietam. Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation. the Yalu naval clash. and a 1900 United Mine Workers strike in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Antoine
Marquis de Contovert
Stobespierre
Samuel Prout
London
Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lama
Putnam
County
Drs
John Kidd
Antictam
North
Virginia
Lincoln
Florence
Yalu River
United Mine
Workers’ Association
Anthracite
Pennsylvania
Personal notes from Irving trip and regional social items
Ling gone six months attend Irving for a mix of names and places. West Virginia residents and visitors, including Mr B Kanke and Mrs Elizabeth Bell, travel memories feature Fredericksburg Virginia, Washington DC, Somerset Pennsylvania, and Baltimore. The column lists meetings, visits, and a Niagara Falls tour by Carlton Shafer and his spouse with Chicago and Western lakes travel mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iizabeth
Hilenry
Frederickaburg
Burg
Pal
Charles
Washington, D. C
Ski City
John Hunt Biffard
Somerset
John. Hendrickson
Carlton Shafer
Baltimore
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Western Lakes
Theatrical notes and quotes from Washington Star
A mix of stray quotes on temper and society notes. Mentions Thurmont Martinsburg and W A, with a line about rich politicians keeping benefits. A European travel remark shows intent to stay in America and pay high prices for goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Washington Star
Miss Ivilla B Stansbury Weds Clarence J Firor
Miss Ivilla B Stansbury daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Stansbury and Air Clarence J Firor of Glyndos Baltimore county were married Wednesday at the Presbyterian church in Bilcots City by Rev Dr Every Branch. Bride wore blue dress trimmed in white. gown and gloves described. Groom wore black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinor—Staneiury
Ivilla B. Stansbury
Wm. Stansbury
Air
Clarence J. Firor
Asar Glyndos
Baltimore County
Presbyterian Church
Bilcots City
Evry Branch
Court Hears Multiple Indictments And Settlements
Prisoners arraigned on manslaughter larceny forgery burglary and theft of property with values noted. Case against Baltimore Ohio Railroad settled. John Little of Bagerstown sustained injury suing for damages. council on both sides present. proceedings wrap with compromise in open court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry ¥. Starner
Frank Watson
James M. Gilmore
William Allen
Horace A. Fry
Granville Brown
Eugene Roberts
Brcvale
John W. Little
Baltimore ‘Bud Ohio Railroad Company
Washington
Little
Bagerstown
Hagerstown
J. Roger. Moshersy
More
Ohio
Yonson
Joint Committee to Organize Birmen Convention in Frederick
The Frederick association votes Nolan as treasurer and chair of the joint committee to collect and spend funds for the convention and arrange prizes. A $100 prize fund from the association plus generous business support aims to fund reel race prizes of $75 for first and $25 for second, limited to member companies. The meeting will be Frederick’s first since 1803.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmen
Gonvenirs Sama
Treas
Nolan
Baltimore
Prizs
Frederick
Isis
Washington County Finances Set Aside Bond Redemption Funds
Washington County Commissioners allocate 70100 of 431000 from the Fuller syndicate to redeem 70100 of bonded indebtedness tied to the Western Maryland Railroad. They have redeemed 207400 so far, leaving a net treasury of 135154.95. Funds are placed with Baltimore trusts to cover bond interest 1904 1918. Interest from 470100 and 60000 68154.05 deposits will exceed bond interest until due. The remainder 155154.95 awaits allocation, with varying proposals for its use and tax impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Fuller Syndicate
Western Maryland Railroad
Bales Descsit and Trust Company
Baltimore
Continental Trust Company
International Trust Company
Frederick Commercial Club Forms Committees on Water Rents
The Commercial Club of Frederick County met at the City Hotel for a fall gathering with many members present. A committee of three members was formed to confer with city authorities regarding water rents and to secure permanent arrangements, as debate over hydrants stables and dwellings raised revenue concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Frederick County
City
de. Wm. C. Boteler
Osihug
Rious
Etchison
B. Williame
Arthur ‘Trail
D. ‘Gay
Fepors
Fredatick
Evieton
Treasury
Committe Etobiscn
Mass High Rock Ragged Boaske Roser and Boéna Vista
Delegates from Fred Frederick College of Winab ME Dol manage the lawn as mass high delegates gather for the event. The fragmentary copy notes a roster of individuals and a plan for field arrangements amid unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roser
Boéna Vista
Fenibg
the Lawn
Ies
Fred Fick Sre
Col. Winab
Dol
Farmer Michael Barnes Death by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Michael Barnes, a 45 year old farmer and widower with six children, shot himself in a corn field near his home in western Washington County. He used a rifle placed on the ground. a county note found in his pocket cited great trouble as motive, though the exact cause is unknown. The body was found by one of his children near the Allegany county line about ten miles west of Hancock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Barnes
Santo Ie
Washington County
Barnes
Fishers
Lwas
Peat
Allegany County Lige
Hancock
Colonel Hurat Bankrupt in Martinsburg Court
Hurat of Harper's Ferry West Virginia filed for bankruptcy in the United States Court at Martinsburg through attorney Forest W. Brown of Charles Town. Liabilities are listed at 10000 with assets 18000. He has served twice as Jefferson county sheriff, was a state legislator, governor’s staff member, and recently directed in the Hirst National Bank of Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurat
Gol. J. Garland
Harper's Ferry
W- Va
Forest W. Brown
Charlestown
United States
Martinsburg
Jefferson County
Democratic Party
Hirst National Bank
The Work of Death Aethus 7 7orner
Arthur T Tarasi colored died yesterday morning at 11 in his home 285 West Patrick Street of consumption aged 11 funeral held today at 2 50 p m As bury church Rise & Sons were funeral directors Eastern Milling Export Company market quotes today corn per barrel eight corn shelled sixty cents per bushel wheat No 2 red sixty three forty four steamer sixty four per bushel New oats forty cents per bushel hay sixteen to eighteen dollars per ton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aethus
Arthur T. Tarasi
West
Patrick Street
Asbury Church
Rise & Sons
Eastern Milling & Export Company
Monument Dedication Attendee Heads to Antietam Ceremony
Mrs. Donald McLean traveled to Sharpaburg Maryland to attend the dedication of the monument erected by the Thirty fourth Regiment Volunteer Agpocistion of New York on Antietam Battlefield. She was among the speakers. Pension Increased for Alfred A. Troxell in Thurmont to 17 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McLean
Sharpaburg
Thirty-fourth Regiment
New York
Antistam
McLean
Alfred A. Troxell
Thurmont
Thes County
Anti-Pearre Club Organizes in Ladisburg County
Republicans in Ladisburg last night formed an Anti-Pearre Club. The meeting at A D Brely and Sousa’s warehouse drew a large crowd. They condemned postmaster removal of Reuben K. Bland and urged replacement by Democrat Migs Smile Lon Mertz, sparking protests against Congressman Geo Penrre and Col. Pearre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladisaburg
A. D.brely
Sousa
Wi. Yingitog
Methiat Episcopal
L.D. Shopmaker
Pestra
Shait
Reuben K. Bland
Migs
Lon Mertz
Ene
Maching
Bar
Xingsidg
Qolonel
Pearre
Ladiesburg Au
Barroun
Aaid
Can Jentmaster
Geo
Penrre
Guy
Aod
Pereoi Gervice
Fragmentary OCR notes on brickwork and markings
Fragmented text appears to reference bricks and lettering with unclear phrases and quoted terms. No clear event, names, or locations emerge to identify a specific person or place.
Fragmentary obituary notes at Greenmount Cemetery
The text records a late 19th or early 20th century funeral service for a Mr Augmatus, with a requiem mass conducted by Rev. Fravois Barnum, brother in law of Mr Wilson. Interment occurred in Greenmount Cemetery on the family lot, with pallbearers from Henry Jopkins & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Jopkins & Sons
Presbytery Session Opens With Moderator Named
The Presbytery of Maryland, centerd in Rockville, met last evening and will continue through Thursday. Rev. W. Alexander preached the sermon, Rev. J. A. Treatle was chosen moderator, A. B. Baker of Laurel was temporary clerk, with Rev. L. R. McNair and William Muncaster of Rockville as devotional committee. The Hanover Fair opened with favorable weather forecasts, likely making it the most successful ever. Emberdays are observed Friday and Saturday. A department store in Martinsburg was sold to H. J. Gorsach of Thurmont. The Frederick Select Orchestra will perform at Gettysburg tonight. A civil service exam for postal clerks and carriers is set for October 18 in the city. Zinc and grinding compounds, Bevoe lead and zircon, are advertised by P. L. Hargett & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Presbyterian
Rockville
W. ©. Alexander
Maryland Avenue Church
Baltimore
J. A. Treatle
Fikeartile
A. B. Baker
Factory Turns Out Samples and Expands in Old Page Foundry
The Wroderick Starch and Manufacturing Company, in the old Page foundry, is now operating with ten workers and intends to hire over 100 as production increases. Wholesale agents are established in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, St. Louis, and more, with correspondence extending to Oklahoma. The plant produces inflammable starch, Barbara frit, pavement paint, and related items, and faces a severe fire event at a Howard County farm with 46 tons of baled straw and farming plows lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Wroderick Starch and Manufacturing Company
Old Page
Agendies
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Oltton
Dorresp
Oklahoma
Price
AK Preaong
Dgonoté
al- Heah
Brover
Pire
Howard County
Thomas M. Johnson
Howard
Ira Yeaterday
Magnets and Readings Ad Offer Excerpted Notices
Notice promotes clairvoyant readings and piano sales with hours and prices. Includes excursion details by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Washington and Baltimore, dates for National Encampment and reduced fares, and a published guide to Washington for visitors.
Snubbed Zibe and Coffee Ad Claims Spark Campaign Timing
Fragmented OCR text notes stylish items like gray and blue snow cake priced at $1.00 and a discussion of coffee quality. It emphasizes a good breakfast depends on a good cup of coffee and suggests preparing an advertising campaign now.
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the Daily News
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Samme B. Eokatoin
Osrpet
Ling
Irving
Mit
Oystern Acuzos Svell
Maeses ‘Gormich
I St ‘Cling
Hymerere
W. Miller
B&o. BR BR
Crimmins
Mise
Helen Stauffer
the Commercial Club
Republicans
Ladiesburg
D Reflection
Reuben HK
Staub
O. Menta
Chote Party
Hanover
Hanover Agricultural Society
Baberdaye
H. J. Gorsach
W. H. Poling
Frederick Select Orchestra
Gettysburg
Pas
Bard
P. L. Hargett & Co
Frederick’s ‘8. & M. Co
Ece
Exprem
Vthe
Barbara Fritoble
Lewis M. “Haller
South’ Paar Lee Avreat
Merrit
Patrick -Strest
Don's
Streis
North Market St. al
Brawner
Balti
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
D. C
Ohio River
Tsave
Osilon
Bart
Baltimore & Ohio
B. BR
Oote‘bar
John Hendrickson
O.K
Joroma Endrickson
SPA Faw
Percale
Navy Blues
Neidic & Miler
Laos
Full Goode
Kera
Neidig & Miller
Clinton B. Main
Faroly Eugiprs
Duve
Quinton
Fela Pharmacist
Eisrink Coustry
orFte
White Star Coffee
B. Sappington
Baltimore and Ohio
G.A. BR. Poste
Gouyebourg
Antietam
O. W. Bassett
L. E. Mulliniz
Wall Papers
B. Mullis
Rodook
B. Rodoce
A. T. Rice & Sone
A.T. Rice & Sons
Norte
Prediriok
M . Wroderials
Bipe- Wales
Willard
Kellee
Sropassionat
Satar
Rich, Ball
Albangh
Noth
Mraderson
Hatectidawl
Nicodemus
Market Street
Oas E. Cramer
Mburtzaza
Saberhex Saeerm Proparty
N. Market St
Clemronrilis
Hebb
Patrick St
Measel
Rocky Springs
Clis
Hingel
Broner
Orice
Johnsville
Pearl
Poni
Church St
B. Patrick St
Nevional Bank Balding
Bradaridt
Dry Goode Gamnese
A. B.C
Indus Trioke
Eat Patrick Street
COOE
C. B. Sayier
South Market
Nori Market Street
Desfaehtte
Kitcher
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