May 6 in American History Highlights
The Daily News recalls events from May 6 in American history. In 1783 Washington arranged for evacuation of New York and other posts by British forces. In 1864 the Wilderness battle saw a decisive Federal defeat, with estimated losses of 15,000 Union and 11,000 Confederate soldiers. Astronomical notes list evening stars Mars Venus Saturn and morning stars Mercury and Jupiter with Betelgeuse setting around 9 p.m. in Orion.
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Washington
Sir Guy Carleton
New York
R. B. Lee
Mars
Venus
Saturn
Mercury
Jupiter
Orion
Library Commission Work in State Hindered
Dr J H Apple president of Hed College and new member of the State Library Commission speaks on limited funding and ongoing efforts to establish libraries in towns. He notes a field secretary Miss Mary Farr has aided Frederick's library, with the commission seeking a $5,000 appropriation to sustain and expand efforts statewide.
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J. H. Apple
Hed College
State Library Commission
Mary Farr
Frederick
Enoch Pratt
Baltimore
Lecture on Holy Land by Dr Carlton Harris May 21
Rev F F Neel of the Southern Methodist church advertises an upcoming lecture at the church by Rev Dr Carlton C Harris editor of the Baltimore Southern Methodist on May 21. Proceeds go to church improvements. Harris will present The Third Palestine With Tent and Donkey and show items from the Holy Land.
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F. F. Neel
Southern Methodist Church
Carlton C. Harris
Galtimore Southern Methodist
Palestine
Harris
Holy Land
Calhoun Streight Nuptials At Juniata Pa
Calhoun of Juniata and Streicht of Brunswick were married at the bride’s parents home in Uninssick. Rev CW Hees of Bethany Lutheran officiated. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a Washington trip. Frank Keis on business trip to York Pa.
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Calhoun—Streight
Milford Calhoun
Juniata
Tisse J. Streicht
Brunswick
Mrer_ dein
No Meeting Today Of School Board Quietly Postponed
The regular meeting of the Board of School Commissioners was postponed as J H Gambrill Jr declined to serve. Names Edwin Devilbiss and Hamilton W Shafer are under consideration for the vacancy with Governor Goldsborough expected to appoint soon. Cyrus F Flook is favored for president and John T White likely to be superintendent. May 15 parade preparations continue with county school exhibits sent to Frederick for display in the Armory.
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Board of School Commissioners
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Goldsborough
Gambrill
Edwin Devilbiss
Walkersville
Mamilton W. Shafer
Burkittsville
Mathias
Devilbiss
Shafer
Flook
Cyrus F. Flook
Board of
Cyrus F. Flock
Oscar B. Coblentz
W. P. Morsell
C.L. Wachter
A. W. Nicodemus, Jr
John T. White
G. Lloyd Palmer
Ella V. Krieg
Frederick
Armory
Brunswick Delinquents Must Pay for Street Improvements
At a Brunswick Town Council meeting a citizens’ delegation demanded that those who owe for street improvements pay up. The council ordered notices to delinquents be mailed within 67 days or face further steps. Mayor horne withheld approval of the Harpers Ferry Electric Light franchise. no action taken on it. An order required store proprietors to keep sidewalks clear. The Fourth of July Park was set for a picnic by Aly which plans to hold an event.
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Brunswick
W. G. Musgrove
W. L. Gross
S. H. Bennett
Horiie
Harpers Ferry Electric Light
Power Company
Appointed to Naval Academy
Staley H. Gambrill of Colorado, son of Mr. S. Gambrill formerly of Frederick, has been spending time with his uncle. Ernest Helfenstein received notice this morning that he passed the examination for admission to the U.S. Naval Academy and must report June 10. Gowbrill is 18 years old.
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Staley H. Gambrill
Colorado
S. Gambrill
Frederick
Ernest Helfenstein
U.S Naval Academy
Gowbrill
Duckpin Contest Opens as Martinivre Team Meets Drona
The Champion Duckpin Team of Martinivre will tenet play the independent Team of Drona on the Star alleys at Prunswick.
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Martinivre
Drona
Prunswick
Bank Officials List Names and Titles
A fragment lists President WM. G. BAKER and Vice-President WM. G. ZIMMERMAN with officers Cashier Danue Baxen OG H. ConLey P. L. Haspert Joun Newman J.D. Barrea, indicating a bank's corporate officers and positions.
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WM. G. Baker
Danue
Baxen
OG. H. ConLey
P. L. Haspert
Joun
Newman
J.D. Barre
Mad dog prowls Highland farm area near Mycraville
A small black dog frothing at the mouth and snapping at anything moved through Clifford Biser’s farm near Highland. It moved to Roma Shank’s property where Mrs. Shank fired at it after a dog fight, then back to the Biser home. The animal fled and was not located.
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Wiighland
Mycraville
Algema
Clifford Biser
Biser
Roma Shank
Among the Sick and Engine Repairs in Mt Airy
Reports show Luther M. Stone ill at his Must Church street home and Morgan Cecil confined to bed with rheumatism. C. Robinson and Rev. Martin A Castle are recovering at home. The United auto engine, damaged in the Mt Airy fire, likely ready for service within a day or two, after parts are positioned for trial. Improvements at the United engine house progress, with completion expected in about a week and the engine moved from Ideal Garage to the engine house once finished.
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Luther M. Stone
Must Church Street
Morgan Cecil
North Market Street
C. Robinson
East Patrick Street
Martin A Castle
Madison Avenue
United Auto Engine
Mt. Airy
United Engine House
Ideal Garage
Re-elected Grand Prelate Heads Maryland Templar Conclave
Rev S S Miller of Frederick was re elected Grand Prelate of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Maryland at the Baltimore conclave yesterday A LeRoy Mc Cardell of Frederick advanced to Grand Warder The next meeting will be in Cumberland in May 1915 with Jacques de Molay Commandery expected to send a large delegation and a drill corps may perform an exhibition.
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S.S. Miller
Frederick
Knights Templar of
Maryland
Baltimore
A. LeRoy McCardell
Cumberland
Jacques de Molay
Little Joe Wallace Out After Illness and Burn Scars
Little Joe Wallace son of City Lineman George Wallace was seen on the street in a go cart. He had spent many months at the hospital with severe burns and later a mild smallpox infection but is now bright, cheerful, and progressing well.
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Joe” Wallace
George Wallace
City Hall Begins Septic Tank Excavation
City workers started excavation at the Southwest corner of the City Hall Building to construct a new septic tank, with project details and timeline pending official updates.
State Board of Plumbing to Meet in Frederick
The State Board of Plumbing Commissioners will meet in Frederick Maryland in the City Council room on Wednesday May 13 at 10 20 am. The meeting will examine and issue licenses and permits to all persons in the Frederick city or county plumbing trade who must renew or obtain a license. By order of the board Albert Bean president.
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State Board of Plumbing Commissioners
Frederick
Frederick City
Albert Bean
Removal Notice and Local Notices From Frederick
Removal notice for the Gas and Electric Department IH and F R R to 14 East Patrick street. A 15 to 17 year old boy sought for a hardware store job. apply in own handwriting to Hardware care The News Frederick Md. Adjourned Fitzhush Lee Chapter U D C mass meeting full attendance requested. Come hear Riv M W Lich liter on Friday night at Hood College lecture The Conversion of Mrs Grundy. Admission. Dentist J E Waltman. We will exhibit May 6 and 7 hats bonnets millinery patterns at 145 Market Street NR D MANTZ. Mone grocery.
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The
Gas and Electric Department of
IH. and
East Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
Riv. M.W. Lichliter
Hood College
MANTZ
Market Street
Land Demonstration Tracts Set For Farmers
County farm demonstrator Emory Remsberg plans demonstration tracts across the county to show proper seed bed preparation and tillage. Urbana residents Philly F. Bee and Geo. H. Hormian each set eight and four acres respectively for corn, with Remsberg urging deep plowing and frequent crust-breaking plowings to conserve moisture. He aims to use his whole farm as a demonstration, sow buckwheat and clover after wheat harvest, and invites farmers to volunteer land via letter or telephone at Buckerstown.
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Philly F. Bee
Geo. HH. Hormian
Urbana
Emory C. Remsberg
Lee
Hornton
Remsberg
Frederick
Middletown
Renisberg
Mr. Remsberg
Cory
Buckerstown
Depredation Warning and Local Notices From Mount Olivet Cemetery
Owing to complaints of depredations in Mount Olivet Cemetery the management has hired a private detective and warns violators will be prosecuted. Also notices urge timely payment of gas and electric bills on or before the 10th to secure discounts. A Charity Ball benefits a hospital with a May event at the Armory, dancing at 8:20, tickets 200 dollars per couple including supper, gallery 25 cents. A cottage at Braddock Heights is offered with a fine location and ground, garage, and reasonable terms. Also a J. J. Ee Elm Street listing advertises a six room house with steam heat gas and electric lights for sale. A Colt-Dixon Packing Co. notice seeks farmers to raise sugars and corn.
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Mount Olivet Cemetery
Clingan
Armory
Braddock Heights
Onyx Hosiery Sale by Neidig and Miller
John D. Hendrickson advertises silk and lisle hose under the brand Onyx at Neidig & Miller. Features include extra gauge extra long wearable silk hose, double wear silk hose, and children and ladies undershirts with prices from 25c to $1.00 per pair. Available colors include taupe, smoke, green, tan, bronze, yellow, pink, blue, purple, black and white.
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Onyk
Lisle
ONYX
Childrens
AMD
Neidig & Miller
Monti Saws Leads Frederick County Doubles in EWN 33-9
Frederick County Maryland picks up a 33 to 9 win in the EWN doubles event led by Monti. The match highlights include decisive serving and strong midcourt play as the team advances in the local circuit.
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EWN
Doubs
Frederick County
Monti
Beautify Your Lawn With Advanced Mower Sharpening
Frederick Pattern and Model Works installs the latest lawn mower sharpening machinery. Machines called for and delivered. Phone 457k, 100 West South Street. Rust Proof Screens offer screen doors and windows with best material guaranteed. Contact Jules Eck at Elm Street, phone 7s.
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Frederick Pattern and Model Works
South Street
Elm Street
Jules J
Eck
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Kemp
Wast Band Co
Church St
Ll. H. Fox
M. C. Mealey
M. H. Lichliter
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Empire
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City Opera House
Library Commission
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Frank Ket
York
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J. H. Gambrill
Council
Naval Academy
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J. D. Baker
Hi, D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
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Aust
Joseph McDivit
Geo. W. Smrrn
Rampenuad
G. Barks
C. M. Thosas
D. D. Keraever
Morren
Thomas H. Haller
Mad Dog
Highland
United’s Auto
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U. D.C
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de. J. E. Waltman
Teraperamix
Central, Trust Co
Maryland Biscuits
RLY Rieron Grocery
Apply J. J. Ee
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John D. Hendrickson
Pri
Warner
Bas Jgovern
Pelee
Redfern
Rand
Nemo
Hite
de Meher
Lastikops
J.D. Mendrickson
Neidig & & Miller
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Hartford Fire Insurance CO
Hartford Conn
Tornado Insurance
Smarl
Mar3dlyn&wirly
T. Hickman
Washington Junction
Buckeystown
Dickerson
Adamstown
Emitrate 66
Deering
Pearke
Aooplates
Pearre’s Pharmacy
Pearre's
Drug Store
Market ST
Umenauer & Co
West Patrick ST
City Hotel
WM. H. Knock
W. H. Knock
S. Market ST. Frederick, MD
Cramer & Stauffer
Court Street
West Third Stresi
Second Street
Patrick Elret
St of
CLINY
M. L. Spclasson
Cling
Thomas P. Rice
Suneral
Jown N
Clary
Real Estate and Loans
F. G. Thomas & Son
Patrick ST. Ee
Grayson H. Mhrchr
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Sandigan
Mas
Jennie Bishh
Shookstown
Catoctin Mountain
Harry
Lewistown
Nies
Salle
Chulee
Fongaville
Chas. T. K. Young
College Park
Pythian Castle
Albaugh & Harrington
Real Estate & Insurance Agents
E. & S. Market St
E. & W. Patrick St
South St
EL & W. Church
E. Second St
E. Third St
W. Third St
Fifth St
E. Sixth 51
Dill Avenue
Trail Avenue
Madison St
S Carroll St
Winchester St
D. St. Brunswick
Noice
Grayson H. Staley
Yellow Springs
Real Estate & Insurance Act
Josiah R. Feaga
Newspapei Tathi
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