June 17 in American History Highlights a Battle and Deaths
The item notes the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, lists deaths of Robert Dale Owen in 1800 and John Gibbs Gilbert in 1810, mentions 1905 Maximo Gomez, Cuban figure, with birth years. records 1910 Walter Brookins reaching a high altitude in an airplane. Also includes astronomical events from noon today to noon tomorrow with solar positions and notable dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Robert Dale Owen
John Gibbs Gilbert
Maximo Gomez
Walter BR. Brookins
Four Issues Set for Circuit Court in McSherry Will Case
The Orphans Court approved sending four questions to the Circuit Court for trial in the Clara L McSherry will dispute. They concern validity and signing of wills dated March 30 and March 31 1910, and the alleged undue influence in 1916. Whitelock Cross of Baltimore represent the caveators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Circuit Court
McSherry
Gircuit
Clara L McSherry
Clara L. McSherry
Whitelock and Cross
Baltimore
Stoner and
Weinberg
Death of Mrs. George H. Zimmermans
Mrs Florence Virginia Zimmerman died at home on East Patrice street after a long illness at age 60 years 4 months 13 days. She was a Lutheran church member and former Sunday school teacher, survived by husband George H. Zimmerman and five children as well as three sisters and two brothers. Funeral Monday at 2 PM with services at the house and Mt Olivet cemetery. C Carty in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Zimmerslan
Florence Virginia Zimmerman
George H. Zimmerman
Patrice Street
Zimmerman
Lutheran Church
David Frazier
Bertha L. Markey
Washington
Grace E. Zimmeman
Wiliam D
Thomas L
George C. Zimmerman
George K. Sappington
Ladiesburg
Stephen Geispert
Baltimore
Lillian Anders
Clifford A. Frazier
S. Frederick Frazier
Mt. Olivet
C. Carty
The Newa paper item about a day you saw it
A brief item notes a day you saw it with local details and mentions with minimal context. The report preserves a dated tone and references a named place, indicating a local event or observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newa, Wa
Hrrhhye
Militiamen Fear Injections As Typhoid Vaccine Begins
Lieut McGurdy led Maryland National Guard inoculations against typhoid as Company A of the First Regiment began a two more shot plan. Some soldiers fainted or felt pains. others already immune from prior illness declined. Next dose set for June 26 with aims to generalize vaccination ahead of encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brave Solters
Col. Little
Maryland National Guard
McCurdy
Westminster
Company H
Lieut. McCurdy
Hagerstown
Company A
National Guard
Chesapeake and Potomac seeks absorption of another line
The Public Service Commission heard arguments on Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company plans to absorb a rival in Allorany County. The Cumberland headquarters firm has paid small dividends and the proposal would buy all stock above prior earnings and cover bonded debt. Part payment would be in American Telephone and Telegraph stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Allorany County
Chesapeake and Potomac
Cumberland
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Prominent Officers to Attend Pen-Mar Odd Fellows Reunion
William G. Eppley secretary of the Pen-Mar Odd Fellows reunion committee reports a telegram from Representative George W. Norris of Nebraska confirming he will deliver the address on August 10. Past Grand Master Norris and former Maryland Governor Edwin Warfield are both noted to attend and preside. Dr. J Spangler Kieffer receives honorary LL D at Heidelberg College. previously honored by Franklin & Marshall. delivered the commencement speech. A homing pigeon at E Third Street, William A. Roberts, mothers two Plymouth Rock chicks found eggs and hatches them, caring for the youngsters with a pe dar attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Eppley
Pen-Mar
Odd Fellows’ Reunion Committee
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Reunnion
Odd Fellows
Edwin Warfield
Maryland
Kieffer
J. Spangler Kieffer
Hagerstown
Tiffin
Ohio
Heidelburg College
Franklin & Marshall
William A. Roberts
Third Street
Baltimore Woman Ends Life After Frequent Threats
Mrs Ida May Hobbs of Baltimore 20 years old shot herself through the heart at her sister Mrs Holbrook s home shortly after 3 pm. Relatives cite nervous breakdown and death of her father earlier as triggers. Survived by mother three sisters and three brothers all named Sheckells or Holbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hobbs
Baltimore
Ida May Hobbs
Mrs. Holbrook
Hobbs
Julia . Sheckles
Garrison Jane
Holbrook
Paul Hobbs
Howe
Warden
Lawful seizure and arrest over clothing debt incident
Mack Mealey was arrested by Constable Carter for taking clothing valued at about 15 dollars from Frank Simpson who rented a room near New Market. Simpson owed Mealey about 2.80 dollars. Mealey posted bail for a Thursday hearing before Justice Eckstein. John Booze, a colored man, was arrested for striking a colored woman on North Bentz street. He paid a five dollar fine set by Justice Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Mealey
Constable Carter
Frank Simpson
Simpson
C. H. Eckstein
Woalan
John Booze
King
North Bentz Street
John Franins Smith
Local bargains list from 19th century ads
A dense catalog of everyday goods with prices includes box toilet soap at 19c, matches 2Se for 5c, 4 string broom 20c, jelly glasses 16c, large window screens 25c, water bucket and 50 clothes pins 16c, Rabbit soap three cakes 1c, blue and white preserving kettles 10 and 12 at, toilet paper rolls 25c, rubber go cart 3.95, new line books, 95c hammock, fern dishes 50c, tin cups 25c, hand scrub brushes 5c, decorated cups and saucers 6 for 50c, tap cup and saucers 10c, drop head sewing machines 12.40 up, good skisn dry soap 5 cakes 10c, one quart Mason jars 49c.
Frederick and Thurmont Rail Round Trip Notices
Local railway ads publicize memorial services and round trips from Frederick to Lewistown and Thurmont on June 18 and 19 with departures in the evening. Ticket outlets listed at 26 East Patrick Street. A Braddock Heights band concert, a Villa Park picnic on June 22, and a water shutoff on high city sections are noted. Also a store advertisement claims dyeing services and a voice for Jd. R. Harner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. RR
Lewistown
Frederick
East Patrick St
R. R. Coq
Thurmont
Patrick St
Braddock Heights
Treal
Frederick County
Halla
Frederick City
Keller & Myers
City Hotel
Frederick Railroad Co
Baltimore
Eight-year-old boy killed after sleeping on railroad tracks
An eight year old boy, Edward Harris, was struck by a freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cutoff near Buckeystown. He died later at home from severed limbs and a skull fracture. An inquest was deemed unnecessary by Judge Keller, exonerating the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B & OQ
Qouths
Baltimore and Ohio
Boubs Verteida Autnoun
Edward T. Harris
Harris
Virts
Frederick
Wirls
G. T. Boutson
Buckeystown
T. B. Johnson
Drr. Boutson
Harvis
Jobin T. Keller
Dward Harris
Busy Corner Bargains and Local Notices
The column lists sale prices for various goods at Busy Corner Bargains plus local notices about a Sunday school festival, a cough syrup endorsement, a real estate ad, and Red Men events at The Marvel with band music and festival dates. Notable items include cheap linens, screens, croquet sets, jars, talking machines, and a 6 story residence for sale on West Patrick Street.
Frederick Bank Statement 1911 and Local Ads
Frederick Bank reports a detailed 1911 financial statement with currency types and reserves, signed by Cashier Wm. G. Zimmerman and dated June. The page also includes farm ads for cow peas, Alaska freezers at Seeger & Co., a Frederick versus Brunswick baseball game, and poultry mite spray Donkey's Lice Liquid by Brish Bros.
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State of
Maryland
Frederick
Wm. G. Zimmerman
J. Travers Thomas
N. P
U. H. Conley
BP. Ll. Hargett
Thomas L. .Laller
Brish Bros
West Patrick Street
Baltimore Bid Notice and Local Notices from June 1911
Public notices include sealed bids due June 28 1911 for oats hay firewood lime and bath and shelter erections for Camp Henry M Warfield Frederick Maryland. Also travel info for Baltimore Frederick trips and July 4 celebration costumes and Marvel theater ads and a Modern Woodmen absence notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall Annex
No. 2
Guilford Avenue
Baltimore
Henry M. Warfield
Frederick
Maryland
Quarterminster
Jos. W. Searley
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Washinutes
Mary Lixn
J. L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Millwright
Trooms
Porch Rock Man
Braddock
Blumenauer
U. Gregg A. B.C. Irry
W. Bowers
Miss Bowers
J. E. W. Hargett
N. Market Stome Supply Co
G. A. Carlin D. Hendrickson
Mer & Stauffer
Catty’s
T. F. Hanger
J. Winebrewer
F. R. BR
R. Ubs
Tyeryar
Eal Shipley’s
Kmidt & Gilbert
Lieut. McGurdy
Shipley
Argains
York City Laundry Co
Schmidt & Gn.bert, Agts
Rosenour
Patrick Street
Frederick R. R
F. Tyeryar
of Water Works
Villa Park
Green Mountain
New Market Band
Jd. R. Harner
Drugegiat
Columbia
Victor Goods
Y. Ja
United Brethren Sunday School
West Second Street
Blumenover
George A. Everhart
Frederick, Md
W. Patrick Street
John NS. Brengle
Court Street
the Marvel
Winchester Street
Citizens" National Bank
Rufort
Citizens National Bank
Prederick
Dak
Riesovrc
Laas Nal
Oy Ee L
Gee Cuiron
Penida Tay
Banktoy House
Bintutos Cece
Nathmal
Trust & petaunTes
Ie Bank
Speela
Abu V
Lavoie Aan Capital Stock
National Bank
United States
Banst
John D. Hendrickson
M. L. Etchison
INGS
Jace
Joun D. Seendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Hede Yu
Neldig & Miller
Williamson's Drug Store
Williamso.s
Rexall
Alaska
Seeger & Co
Tickety Do
R. T
Conkey
West Partick Street
Fred'k. CO. Farmers Exchange
Fred’k. CO. Farmers Exchange
Brunswick
Etchison
New Citizens National Bank
North Market Street
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rich
Creagerstown
Petersville
Thurmot
Graceham
Federick
Rhodedlers
Mclairy
Walkersville
Yellow Springs
Harry G. Tritapor
Real Matute
Young & Staley
Wailkersville
H. 8. Landis
Landis
Waltham
Elgins
Howard
Hamilton
South Bend
Hlinis
Rockfords
Cramer & Stauffer
Ramer & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loans
LNT
Jon
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Hartford Fire Ins
Phoenix Ins
Queen Ins. Co
Fidelity Underwriters
Church St
Newspaper Arehive
Attention Red
M. T. Engle
Ridenour
Modern Woodmen of America
Buffalo
Chas. F. Goodell
Frederick City Garage
W. Patrick St
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