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Historical Society of Carroll County's Digital Library
Item Count: 4558
Carroll Led World in Wormseed Oil Production
Publication Year: 2000
Carroll County’s rich agricultural history includes an interesting chapter about the production of wormseed oil, a natural vermifuge.
Dr. Thomas Hamilton Lewis
Publication Year: 2000
The Western Maryland College community and many Methodists throughout the nation mourned the death of Dr. Thomas Hamilton Lewis who died on June 14, 1929.
Knights of Pythias Celebrated in 1914
Publication Year: 2000
In 1914 the local lodge of the Knights of Pythias celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Mormons in Carroll
Publication Year: 2000
Several years ago when a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints opened in Hampstead, many people, including this writer, thought that it was the first in the county.
Accused Bigamist Spent 1900 Christmas in Jail
Publication Year: 2000
The local 1900 holiday season was interrupted by a sensational court hearing involving a Pleasant Valley woman and an accused bigamist.
Christmas in 1900
Publication Year: 2000
The 1900 holiday season was observed with special religious services, entertainments, parties and other social gatherings.
New Years Day Observances in 1901
Publication Year: 2000
New Year’s Day 1901 was observed throughout Carroll County as the beginning of a new century.
R.F.D in Carroll County
Publication Year: 1999
1999 will mark the centennial of the inauguration of county-wide Rural Free Delivery service in the United States.
Carroll’s First R.F.D. Delivery.
Publication Year: 1999
In last week's column, I presented an March 1899 newspaper account about Edwin W. Shriver's upcoming first delivery of mail with his "Post Office on Wheels" scheduled for Easter Monday.
Carroll County Society Dinner, 1923
Publication Year: 1999
Prior to the founding of the Historical Society of Carroll County in 1939, the only organization with an interest in county history was the Carroll County Society of Baltimore.
1923 Carroll County Society Banquet, Part II
Publication Year: 1999
In last week's column, I reprinted part of a lengthy historical address by Joseph D. Brooks delivered at the Carroll County Society of Baltimore on the county birthday, January 19, 1923.
The Energy Crisis
Publication Year: 1999
I recently filled up my minivan with gasoline, a unremarkable event to say the least. Twenty-five years ago, however, I could not have have done so because the nation was in the painful throes of the "Energy Crisis".
Valentine Photo Essay
Publication Year: 1999
This Historical Society's collection contains numerous examples of St. Valentine's Day cards dating received by local residents from the 1850s to the 1920s.
Lincoln Day Speech 1970
Publication Year: 1999
Each year the Maryland House of Delegates honors President Abraham Lincoln's memory with a speech presented by a delegate.
The Death of Nicholas Paroway
Publication Year: 1999
When Nicholas Paroway (Paraway) of Westminster died on December 8, 1876 he had reached the remarkable age of 110 years! His obituary in the December 16th issue of the Westminster American Sentinel newspaper reflected his unique place in the community:
In Memory of Nicholas Paroway
Publication Year: 1999
Last week's column dealt with the death of Nicholas Paroway (Paraway) of Westminster who died on December 8, 1876 at the remarkable age of 110.
The Blizzard of 1924
Publication Year: 1999
Although the last two Carroll winters have produced only a modest amount of snow, the historical record reveals that blizzards frequently visited the region, occasionally at this time of year.
Co. H Had Its Beginning in Frizellburg
Publication Year: 1999
Carroll County members of the Maryland National Guard have served the state and the nation in two world wars.
Historical Society Founded in 1939
Publication Year: 1999
Sixty years ago a small but dedicated group of local citizens met to organize a historical society.
Easter Cards
Publication Year: 1999
This Historical Society's collection contains numerous examples of Easter cards received by local residents from the 1880s to the 1920s.