From sheds to glass.....

[myersdiggers1998]

You really should have the sheds scored, amazing.

 

[surfaceone]

Hey Chris,

Outstanding hunt, sir. From the little bit I found, Edward Weiss & his brother Charles had quite a corner of the Annapolis liquor business.

"Annapolis, past to present: A bit of luck for Charles Weiss

Posted: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 12:00 am
By GINGER DOYEL, For The Capital | 0 comments

Despite a dismal weather forecast, Annapolitans still felt like celebrating on Dec. 26, 1903.

Many planned to attend a Christmas Hop that Saturday night at the Naval Academy's new Armory, later named Dahlgren Hall. There, surrounded by streamers, fresh greens and white lights they would dance 'til midnight.
Others had reservations for a holiday feast at the luxurious Carvel Hall. Located on the William Paca House grounds, this recently opened hotel offered some of the city's best dining.

Just next door to Carvel Hall at 182 Prince George St., Charles Weiss probably felt like celebrating, too. It had been a year to remember for the local entrepreneur, and his unexpected luck a day earlier had made it even better.

Born in Austria in August 1861, Mr. Weiss was among the many Jewish immigrants who came to America in the late 19th century. He arrived in 1883 and was naturalized in 1888, according to his granddaughter Carole, who was born and raised in Annapolis.
Mr. Weiss lived briefly in New York where he and his wife Fannie had their first two daughters in 1889 and 1890. The Weiss family moved to Annapolis in 1890, and a third daughter, Carole's mother, was born there in 1900.

Mr. Weiss quickly established himself as a successful, civic-minded and charitable citizen in Maryland's capital.

He owned a thriving liquor business at 8 Market Space. Now occupied by McGarvey's Saloon, his store was "second to none south of Philadelphia" and supplied "high class whiskies, gins and wines." (Ann Jensen, "The Jews in Annapolis: Transitions and Traditions," Annapolitan Magazine, July 1989)

Mr. Weiss' younger brother Edward was also in the liquor business. Edward Weiss' liquor store stood at the corner of West and Calvert streets.

He also lived above the store, according to Gould and Halleron's 1910 city directory.

The brothers also helped found the Annapolis Banking and Trust Company.
In December 1903, Mr. Weiss advertised that his store was "the best liquor house" in town. It was a local favorite, as he was one of Annapolis' wealthiest merchants.

His success enabled him to buy a lot on Prince George Street for $1,225 in 1900 and increase its size with a $140 purchase in 1901. Two years later, Mr. Weiss built a grand house on his property. In 1903 the Weiss family moved into their new residence, which is now Sara-Beth's charming bed and breakfast.

Carole was raised at 182 Prince George St. and recalls one of its defining features: a large rectangular block carved with the letters "C. WEISS" that rested in front of the home.

Originally, the block was raised above ground level to allow a person to tie a horse to it, or to help a rider mount or dismount with ease. It has since been removed and its location is unknown.

In addition to a house and business in Annapolis, Charles Weiss also maintained property in Eastport. He owned well-kept stables on about 12 acres near Back Creek, according to his granddaughter. He raced his horses on Camp Parole's track and won many trophies.

But poor weather and a hectic pace left little time for horses and other such leisure in December 1903.

It had been a busy month for Mr. Weiss and his fellow Market Space merchants. Louis Baer, who at the age of 24 became the city's first Jewish alderman, owned a shoe store at 36 Market Space.

Thanks to an eye-catching ad, he had sold countless "famous Dorothy Dodd" women's shoes for $3 per pair.

Nearby, men had flocked to Isaac Benesch & Sons to purchase ladies' diamond rings for as little as $12.50.
And at 24 Market Space, The Hub,"Annapolis' head to foot outfitters," had been equally swamped.

Several weeks before, Christmas Hub manager Samuel Rosenburg launched a plan to
attract holiday customers. Starting in early December, everyone who made a purchase of over $10 at The Hub earned a chance to win a fine pony, saddle and bridle; or if the lucky winner did not like horses, he or she could opt for $50 in cash instead.

The raffle was scheduled to take place at The Hub on Christmas morning at 10.

Only 150 entry tickets were available, which prompted shoppers - including Mr. Weiss - to make their purchases early.
Although hoping for snow, Annapolitans received a wet, not white, Christmas in 1903. As The Evening Capital reported "As to weather, yesterday's was the most unpopular that the weather man could have meted out for Christmas ... People carrying gifts to friends were wet and draggled with rain and mud or dropped the packages in pools of water."

Yet the downpour did not stop people from heading to The Hub for its contest.

At 10 a.m. approximately 150 ticket holders and other spectators gathered at 24 Market Space for the drawing. Two boys, Burgess and Brown, drew slips from a hat while Mr. Wahab and Mr. Jacobson acted as judges.

The winning ticket was No. 40, which belonged to none other than Mr. Weiss - a fitting victory, given his love of horses.
He was overjoyed and according to the newspaper, his friends congratulated him on his good fortune.
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Ginger Doyel is a writer and illustrator living in Annapolis. Her column appears weekly. " From.

Older Brother, Charles Weiss is listed at the bottom of the page:

Pre- Pro.com.

 

[cobaltbot]

Sweet finds and a killer set to boot. Have found my share but also not that big, you're lucky to find both, that doesn't happen a lot. So far this year just a tiny fork for me but that day I was hiking without tools and I sacrilegiously used a gifted buck sheath knife to scratch up some bottles. A few minutes later I found the fork shed and knew it was a sign to use them and not the knife!

Surf, ya kill me with your great research!

 

[Terphunter]

Very cool...thanks for the great info!!

I scored the antlers...not official but close and they are 78.5" and 79.5".....assuming a spread of 16 to 18" and this is a mid to upper 170" buck...well into Boone and Crockett.