May 9 In American History Highlights And Obscurities
Key events dated May 9 include abolitionist John Brown arraigned in 1800 and Lora of Torrington hanged in 1859. 1846 marks the Mexican War victory at Resaca de la Palma. 1860 the Constitutional Union party forms in Baltimore. 1909 Augusta Evans Wilson, famed author of Beulah and St Elmo, dies. The note adds astronomical data on planet conjunctions and daily sun and moon timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Ossawatomie
Lora
Torrington
Conn
Charlestown
Resaca de la Palma
Mexico
Constitutional Union Party
Bell and Everett
Lincoln
Baltimore
Augusta Evans Wilson
St. Elmo
W. C. T. U. County Convention Set for June 1 in Thurmont
The regular W C T U meeting featured devotional services led by Mrs. Woodward and elected delegates for the Thurmont county convention to be held June 1. A lengthy discussion on literature distribution aimed at influencing opinions on liquor traffic. A sale of home made candy cake and bread is planned for Saturday May 20.
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Thurmont
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Boys’ Scouts
Beath Work Funeral Note Elizabeth Shafer Dies at 67
Elizabeth Shafer died at her Middletown home from complications of diseases at age 67. She was a Reformed Church member, daughter of the late Randall Shafer, and survived by three sisters in Washington County, Broad Run area, and near Middletown. In a separate notice James A. Brown of Kindwood West Virginia, aged 70, died yesterday. His wife was Elizabeth Hanna of Frederick. His body will arrive in Frederick on the 10 50 Baltimore and Ohio train for interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sthafer
Elizabeth Shafer
Middletown
Randall Shafer
James A. Brown
Kindwood
Wva
Elizabeth Hanna
Frederick
Baltimore and Ohio
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Advertised Letters List At Frederick May 6 1911
Frederick City Post Office lists remaining advertised letters for May 6 1911. To claim, applicants must call for advertised letters. unclaimed after two weeks go to dead letter office. Gentlemen: Martin Bushto N M Haupt Joshua Linthicum Jr W A Laverty SD Shirfey Theo L Straus. Ladies: Clara Decats Mrs W C Kerrep Lillian Owner Mrs Bessie Putman Mrs Cora J Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Martin Bushto
N. M. Haupt
Joshua Linthicum, Jr
W. A. Laverty
SD. Shirfey
Theo. L. Straus
Clara Decats
W. C. Kerrep
Lillian
Bessie Putman
Cora J. Thomas
Pastor Charles J. Hines Installed at Burkittsville
Rev. Charles J. Hines was installed as pastor of the Lutheran church in Burkittsville on Sunday. The service drew a full, overflowing congregation. Rev. Charles Steck of Washington gave the charge to the new pastor, and Rev. M. F. Wolfe of Shrewsbury, Pa., delivered the charge to the congregation. Hines has led the church since December 1, after moving with his family from Tinntingdon, W. Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Hines
Burkittsville
Charles *. Steck
Washington
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Frederick
M. F. Wolfe
Shrewsbury
Hines
Tinntingdon
W. Va
D D D Trial Bottle Advertises Skin Cure
An old advertisement extols a D. D. D. liquid for eczema and skin trouble. It promises soothing relief, cleansing of impurities, and a clearer complexion. The copy cites J. A. Williamson on North Market Street and promotes The News-Frederick county as a leading advertising medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Williamson
North Market Street
Frederick Clean-Up Day plans advance in Frederick Civic Club
Frederick civic leaders map a May 18 cleanup with 22 districts two women per district to canvass households. Boards request carts and workers from the Board of Trade and city, plus water, soot and rubber salvage plans, and enforcement of anti spitting and covered dump rules. Religious and charitable groups pledge support and school involvement is arranged for a half holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Boys
Board of ‘Trade
Board of Health
J. D. Hendrickson
J. Dutrow
J. Clarke Kieffer
Tur
Independent Fire Company
Alr
John P. White
Hammond Urner
Arthur Willard
Johnson
Civic Club
Boonsboro Elects Officials and Approves Fire Building Site
Boonsboro held its municipal election with Burgess Harion Routzahn defeating rivals by a narrow margin of three votes. Vincent Flook and Clarence E Shater along with Harvey S Bomberger Dr S J Davis John Wilson William F Bast won council seats. Retiring Burgess Rev John G Roudabush did not run but received support. A separate measure to buy a site for a municipal building to house the fire apparatus and lockup passed by seven votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonsboro
Burgess
Harion Routzahn
Vincent Flook
Clarence E. Shater
Harvey S. Bomberger
S. J. Davis
John Wilson
William F. Bast
John G. Roudabush
Afr
Meeting of Empty Stocking Association Gains Members
At yesterday afternoon's Empty Stocking Association meeting reports from collectors were very gratifying. Miss Mabel Gilbert resigned as secretary and Rosa Burger was elected to fill the vacancy. A number of new members were elected and the organization adjourned to meet on the first Monday in September when the fall season will begin with bright prospects.
Quarantine Lifted After No Smallpox Case Reported
Middletown officials lifted the quarantine at the home of Clayton Summers after ten days due to his daughter coming from a Hagerstown house with a smallpox case. No new cases or developments occurred during the period.
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Goodell
Clayton Summers
Middletown
Robert Full
Hagerstown
Large Turtle Captured Along Carroll Creek Sunday
Charles Devilbiss and Millard Brust captured a large ten pound turtle along Carroll creek on Sunday. A poor appetite may signal a need for Von Morrhol tissue builder. Geist at Harner's.
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Charles Devilbiss
Millard Brust
Carroll Creek
Geist At Harner
Novel Construction of Frederick City Abattoir Plant
A new Frederick City Abarth Company plant along the Ho and O. R. R. is nearing completion with a steel frame being filled with concrete and brick to resemble a modern fireproof building. Three stories high, the facility will house slaughtering, scalding, cleaning, sausage making, smokehouse, and lard operations under government inspection. Architect P. A. Kley and superintendent George J. Fletcher describe automated concrete placement, cold storage, and advanced methods. A separate brief notes Italian laborer Slavish Joe fined $2.50 for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City Aharch Company
Ho and O. R. R
Tabler Lime and Stone Company
P. A. Kley
George 7
Fletcher
Victor Liver Syrup Promotion At Hagerstown Hotel
An advertisement touts Victor Liver Syrup from Dr. O S Highbarger Optometrist of Hagerstown at New City Hotel on May 19. Hours listed 9 a m to 5 p m with free consultation and appointments by card or phone. Includes claim that all disease germs must go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or. Highbarger
Hagerstown
New City Hotel
O. S. Highbarger
Keller
Myers, Keller & Mybhs
Mae Ney
City
The Broom That Sweeps All Impurities From Your House
An odd historical line claims a system named Victor Liver Syrup as a sweeping remedy for social ills. The fragment suggests a tagline style advertisement or political soundbite about cleansing a community or regime. The text is incomplete but hints at reform rhetoric.
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Victor Liver
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the Daily News
Mercury
Saturn
Maryland
W. L. Moone
Weather Bureau
King Quality
N. Market St.John
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Beath
Frederick County
VW SpAce
Board of Trade
Mayor
Miss Wiener
Ministerial Association
Lamar
Board of Aldermen
S. L. Motter
Dixon
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Associated Charities
Frederick Abattoir Co
Germ-Proof Packing House
Mdern
IIS
PUNE
Joe
Lloyd T. Macdill
Council Chamber
W. Patrick Street
George J. Layman
John H. Sumimers
Mary
Kentucky
John Nsn
Brengle
Cour. Street
Frederick, Md
City Opera House
Vitagraph
Victor
Assembly
Jake
D. Baker
Citizens’ National Bank
E Citizens
National Bank
Capital
WM. G. Ban
I. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvald
L.asst. Cashier
Geo. Wa
John D. Hendrickson
Hendrickson’s. Handkerehters
Suiding
Lund
Lee
Dy Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Foulard
M. L. Etchison
Etchison
New Citizens National Bank
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rice
Norths Market Street
Rederick
Seria
Tlmber
Harry G. Tritapor
Court Street
Frederick Md
Young & Staley
W. M. RR
Baltmore City
Skagerstown
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Landis
Lédding Jeweler
Waltham, Elgins
Howard
Hamilton
South Bend
Iinois
Rockfords
Cramer & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loans
Offici—No
Bath
Vatrick Street
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Hartford Fire Ins
Phoenix Ins
Queen Ins. Co
Fidelity Underwriters
Noten
Etc
Il i. Church St
Tres
Williamson's Drug Store
Elkay’s
Rexall Store
Tr W. Ty Balteell
East Second Street
Mad
Frederici
Ras
Young & Staley, Real Estate, Loan & Insurance Agents
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