May 2 in American History Highlights and Events
May 2 notes mark 1740 birth of Eling Bondinet revolutionary soldier and statesman who died 1821. 1863 Lookers army attacked at Chancellorsville with Stonewall Jackson routing the Eleventh corps. 1912 Homer C Davenport cartoonist died, born 1867. Astronomical events list Saturn visible evening, morning planets Mercury Jupiter Mars Venus, and the Big Dipper pointers toward the pole star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eling Bondinet
General Lookers
Chancellorsville
Stonewall” Jackson
Heventh
Homer C. Davenport
Saturn
Mercurs
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Constellation
Ursa Major
Thermos Act Delights City Opera House Crowd
Prof William H Van Dorn dazzles last night with a Thermos act using Tevelaughs of modern science Heat welds iron Mercury freezes to drive a nail Snow is made by pressure Egg fried on ice Rubber shrinks in seconds Beefsteak cracker-like breakage Umholts Bros deliver a strong novelty musical turn in the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. van Dorn
City Opera House
Boys in Court Over Theft Plea Withdrawal
Fred and William Heim, two colored Knoxville youths aged about 16, who pleaded guilty to theft at the last term, appeared before Judge Worthington for sentence. Their attorney Arthur D. Willard withdrew from the case as the boys denied pleading guilty. They were returned to jail with the case held under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
William Heim
Knoxville
Worthington
Arthur D. Willard
Pearre Secures Half-Price Intro Offer for Dr Howard's
After effort and correspondence Dr A L Pearre arranges a limited half price sale on Dr Howard Co's fifty cent medicine for constipation and dyspepsia. The specific promises quick relief and permanent cures with a money back guarantee if not effective. People are urged to act quickly or send 25 cents for six doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pearre
Dr. Howard Co
Pearce
Frederick Clearing House Marks Twenty Years Of Growth
Frederick bank clearings close the twentieth year at a high water mark of 16.6 million dollars with gains over the prior year of about 1.0 million. Only one year showed a decrease, in 1899, while balances exchanged daily between six local banks totaled over 2.8 million.
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Frederick
Edwin C. Markell
Frederick Clearing House Association
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Funerals Held for Caroline Bennett and John Barker
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Caroline E. Bennett in Thurmont with Rev. Charles Reinewald officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Also observed was the funeral of Mr. John W. Barker in Brunswick with response from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Interment planned in Martinsburg. The Alcott Literary Society and the Boss High School prepared a musical program for an afternoon event with Girl High School in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline E. Bennett
Baltimore
Thurmont
Maryland
United Brethren Church
Charles Reinewald
Emmitsburg
William Freeze
Joseph Freeze
George Miller
E. B. Sefton
M. J. Alpaush
E. E. Black
Wilhide
Creager
Bennett
Samuel
William
Frederick
Joseph
Harry
Ballimore
Kate Pittinger
Union Bridge
Gercha
Nellie
Lewis A. Rollinger
Amanda Hilgebrick
Tamrtown
Frank Arthor
York
John Ws. Barker
Brunswick
MOE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Eneoeers of
Martinsburg
Alcott Literary Society
Boss’ High School
Man Charged With Wife Beating Arrested by Officers
Frederick Straley was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after allegedly slapping his wife. He was jailed after a hearing before Judge Anders. The wife accused him of assault earlier that evening on North Carroll street. If charged with wife beating, Judge Anders may impose lashes as punishment as in a prior case.
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Frederick Straley
Anders
King
Dronen‘burg
Straley
East Third Street
George S. Dennis
Altitude Flight Marks Heat as Summer Arrives
The record shows 88 degrees at 11 o clock and 46 degrees as the low, with the highest temperature of the year expected this afternoon. Yesterday reached 80 degrees, and a fair warmer pattern is forecast as summer begins.
Jennings-Braden Fouch Tie The Knot In Brownsville
A quiet wedding joined Laura E. Jennings and David B. Fouch at Brownsville home of the Jennings family. Elder A B Barnhart officiated. Attendants were Ira L. Kaeizel and wife. Groom works as foreman in B and O yards at Brunswick, with 22 years service. They depart on the 10 17 B and Q train for San Francisco after a luncheon.
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Brunswick
B and O
San Francisco
Frederick High School Baseball Heads to Waynesboro
Frederick High School's baseball team departs for Waynesboro PA to face Waynesboro High School today. Tomorrow they travel to Emmitsburg to meet Emmitsburg High School. Both games are anticipated as interesting matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Frederick High School
Emmitsburg
Emmitsburg High School
Local Shoe and Furniture Bargains Advertised
The notice promotes Etchison Furniture Store selling kitchen cabinets and shoes at deep discounts. It highlights $20 payments on deferred plans and underselling prices on men’s work and dress shoes formerly priced at $3.00 to $4.50. Chas L Stokes offers shoe repairs from 302 N Market Street with two first class shoemakers and prompt service.
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M. L. Etchison
Etchison Furniture Store
Terhune
Chas. L. Stokes
N. Market Street
Cantata King Rene's Daughter by Woman's College chorus
The Woman's College chorus presents Cantata King Rene's Daughter under Miss Eli nor Markey on Monday May 5 at 815 pm. Admission is nominal with proceeds aiding a building fund. Also advertised are straw and straw products and Mothaway moth preventive from Williamson's Drug Store, window displays noted.
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Woman's Coliece
Elinor Markey
Nie
Benefit Bundling Fond
Frederick Progressives deny amalgamation with Republicans
W. W. Doub states no agreement with Schirm or Perot and warns no talks will proceed while Judge Motter and associates control the Frederick county Republican organization. He supports conditional, cautious consideration only if Republicans and Progressives meet specified terms. Similar notes apply to Washington County.
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Baltimore
Tie
Progressive Party
Frederick County
W. W. Doub
Charles I. Schirm
Schirm Ang
Perot
Smith
McBride
John C. Moller
Progressives
Doub
Schirm
William Smith
W. Jf. McBride
John C. Motter
Washington County
Wolfinger
Chairs Recalled and Re Seated and Repairs Noted
Multiple small advertisements describe chair repairs and reseating with guaranteed satisfaction or no charge. Also listed are a cottage for sale at Braddock Heights, a Frederick Md advertiser, sales of diamonds and home goods, a dancing school notice, license reminders, and a blind man seeking work for chair refinishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iso. D. Kolb
East Church Street
Braddock Heights
Mountain Tor
C. E. Clixe
Frederick, Md
Saturday Sale Promises Bargains on Silk and Madras Shirts
A garbled catalog-like notice touts silk and madras shirts, skirts, undergarments, and accessories with low prices. It highlights cotton, lisle, and silk socks, gowns, and gloves. Multiple names appear as officers and cashiers in a local business advert. The ad pitches a Saturday sale with deep discounts on a wide array of garments and fabrics.
Real Estate and Loans Advertisements by Keller & Toms
Keller and Toms Real Estate Loans Bonds and Insurance advertise valuable Frederick County farms and city property for sale at bargains. Agents for the American Bonding Company of Baltimore offer fire life and accident insurance. Phone 2H24V opposite City Hotel Frederick Md.
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PATEL
Dewabs
Altace
Douis
Frederick County
Athe
Nice
Braddaule
Italy
Bague Ot
Frederick City
Frederick
Harry G. Tritapor
Albaugh & Garrington
Heal Estate
Haddock Itiehts
Wu Hayes
Tor, Gale
Ag Latluw
Bath
William J. Smith
Court
Atrest
Montgomery Contin Ty
Mids
Wiecirie
Wosilsboro
Fredererick
Brunswick
Thurmont
Jefferson
Waltersville
New Market
Keller & Toms
City Hotel
Frederik County
Cxy
American Bending Company
Paltimore
Plants For Sale at BL FL Grove Market St
A plant sale note lists BL FL Grove at 42 South Market Street offering a selection of garden plants for purchase. The item highlights a local shop promotion with address details for customers seeking greenery.
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FL Grove
South Market St
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the Daily News
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United States Weather Bureau
Bartholomay Bostonians
Villa Estates
W.H. Shipley
Markey’s
Carty’s
Eenawalt
G. Quynn & Co
L. C. Etchison Rs
Ben Rosenour
Woman's Colege F. Newman & Co
Uderselling
Tchns
L. Stokes
Willis’ B. Derr L. Williams Co
Shipley
Ig & Miller -Doll Bros
Marvel Ty Opera House
Prof. van Dorn
Leader
King Rene’s
Newman & CO
Moliasay
Williamson's Drug Store
Seeger & Co
West
Patrick Street
J. J. Branshaw
G. M.D. Clabaugh
Warry W Bowers
John Keolh
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens
National Bank
Capital
John D. Hendrickson
Pss
Gevin Mie
Olix
I. I.ov
Gotton Sox
Lisle
J. D. Baker
Deeceree
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
J. D. Hendrickson
Samuel G. Duvall
Agat, Cashiell
Gro. We. Smith
Tiros
I. Hanren Jonun
Ranseurg
Daniel Baken
M. Tuomas
Criss
D. EB. Kerauven
Hargert
G.baken
Connery
M. D
Junee
J.C. Mortre
J.D. Barren
Central Securities CO
Dakotas
US 5
Geological Survey
Witse
Pearre's Pharmacy
Neidig & Miller
Sasurday
Saliz
Pribestley
Plisse
John N. Brengle
Court ST
Pearre's
the Drug Store OF Special Service
S. Market ST
Telephone 101
T. Hiceman
Cramer & Staupfer
Cramue & Stauffer
Real Leath and Loans
Mart Stulet
Lqick
siwePing
Tireet
Acre
Whiten
Treley
Fredrick
Etchison
New Citizens’ National Bank
Thos. P. Rice
Nortil Market Street
Thomas P. Rich
Grayson I
Merchr
Melrose Ave
Roanoke
Chilreb and
Albaugh & Harrington
William H. Smith
Janiid
wFiy A
Young & Staley
Niewspaprehal
Messrs. Wood & Wood
Court Street
People's Fire Insurance CO
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