History talk highlights Frederick County origins and harsh colonial taxes
Millard A Gilburn Rice addressed the Historical Society of Frederick County sharing early local history. He described frontier life and notable figures like Daniel Dulany and Thomas Cresap, noted German settlers' tax grievances, and reviewed 18th century court records on baseborn children and ward laws, including bonds and tobacco welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Wood
Frederick County
Millard
Gilburn Rice
Historical Society of
Rice
Daniel Dulany
Thomas Cresap
Maryland
Stephen Remsburg
General Assembly of
Remsburg
Frederick
Thai leader named prime minister amid resolution of crisis
King Bhumibol signed a royal decree reinstating Seni Pramoj as prime minister, ending a two day leadership crisis. Seni, 71, will head a four party coalition for four years and form a new government by mid next week after Parliament voted to reinstate him.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Bhumipol Adulyadej
Seni Pramoj
Seni
Colorfest Queen to be crowned Oct 8 at Catoctin High
The 1876 Colorfest Queen will be crowned Friday Oct 8 at 8pm in Catoctin High School. Nine contestants from Colorfest areas include Debbie Bunker Sharon George Kay Jones Ellen Kent Denise Knott Candy Leahy Kerry Leahy Deb Robertson Karen Stottlemyer. All will be Colorfest Princesses aiding the committee and the queen will tour participating areas during Colorfest weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Jones
Karen Stottlemyer
Deb Robertson
Kerry
Catoctin High School
Cathy Wivell
Debbie Bunker
Archie Bennett
Rocky Ridge
Catoctin High
Catoctin
FFA
Sharon George
Robert H George Jr
Rt. 1
Emmitsburg
E. Jones
Thurmont
ALC
ELA
Ellen Kent
Mirs
W.H. Kent
Libertytown
Linganore High
Gym Club
Denise Knott
Joseph A. Knott
E. Englith St . Frederick
Hood College
Red Door
Future Business Leaders of America
Kerry Leahy
Robert F Leahy Jr
Lantz
Catoctin Ffa
William E. Robertson
Rt. 3
Police wound burglary suspect in Kensington raid
Montgomery County police say an officer wounded a burglary suspect after he refused to stop during a dawn break in at Mizell Lumber Co. Two men fled. one was hit in the hand and hip, later identified as 19 year old Bruce Richard Schaeffer of Kensington. He was in satisfactory condition and charged with burglary. The second suspect remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Montgomery County
John McKone
Joseph Reddick
Mizell Lumber Co
St. Paul St
Kensington
McKone
Bruce Richard Schaeffer
Fayette St
Suburban Hospital
Schaeffer
Origin and meaning of caucus debated in historical note
The piece discusses uncertain origins of the word caucus, suggesting Algonquin and Latin routes, possibly from feaucausus meaning elder or advisor or from the drinking vessel caucus. It notes Boston’s Caucus Club led by a brewer and mentions World Almanac referencing drinking vessels during political discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caucus
Feaucausus
Caucus Club
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Historical Society Hears
Early County History
Thanom Kittikachorn
Thomas Arlew
Jacob Bacon
Urbana
Richard Richardson
Richardson
Thomas
Colorfest
Roy Stottlemyer Jr
Sabillasville
Rt. 11
YMCA
Brook Hill Church
Evalys Satefomo
Leonard
Evar
Eyerly’s
Silver
Everly’s . . . Housewares
Mirro
Stoneware Planters
Mans
Eyerly
Revere Ware
Cape Cod
Everly's
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