May 10 in American History Highlights Key Events
The Daily News recalls events from 1773 Ticonderoga capture by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold to 1904 death of Henry M. Stanley. It notes 1818 Paul Revere’s death, 1823 John Sherman birth, 1869 Stonewall Jackson death from Chancellorsville wound, and 1879 Iowa meteorite fall. Astronomical data lists sunset, sunrise, and moonset times for the date.
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Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen
Benedict Arnold
Paul Revere
John Sherman
Thomas Jonathan
Stonewall
Jackson
Chancellorsville
Henry M. Stanley
Africa
Death toll in Baker family rises in Staunton and Winchester
Mrs. Christian S. Baker of Staunton died Sunday at her home, age 72, daughter of Col. George Baylor. The Baker family burial wave includes Mrs. Camillus Baker in Winchester and Mrs. McSherry in Staunton, with Albert Baker dying earlier in spring. Meanwhile Lewis E. Thomas, a former Adamstown farmer, died in Washington aged 3 years 3 months 6 days, leaving seven children and two sisters, with funeral arrangements set for arrival in Staunton and Mt. Olivet Cemetery under GC. Carty.
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Christian S. Baker
Staunton
Isabella Frances Baylor
Col
George Baylor
Waynesboro
Baker
Camillus Baker
Winchester
Lewis E. Tiomas
Lewis E. Thomas
Adamstown
Washington
Clinton C. Thomas
Near New Market
L. C. Thomas
Charles M
John J
Milton P
Cornelius R. Thomas
Hester Thomas
Maria Zimmerman
Mt. Pleasant
Susan Waskey
B. and O
Mt. Olivet ‘Cemetery
Carty
Funeral of James A Brown in Baltimore depot services
The remains of James Alexander Brown died at Kingwood W Va arrived in Frederick at 10 30 am. Funeral services were held at the Baltimore and Ohio depot conducted by Rev E H Lamar. Pallbearers from Thomas P Rice undertakers. interment in Mt Olivet cemetery. Brown a noted West Virginia lawyer and brother of Commodore R M G Brown. He was a former prosecuting attorney of Preston County and Republican candidate for judge.
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James Alexander Brown
Kingwood
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio
E. H. Lamar
Thomas
P. Rice
Mt. Olivet
Brown
West Virginia
Washington and Jefferson College
University of Virginia
Preston County
Elizabeth Hanna
Toms
East Second Street
R. M. G. Brown
U.S. N
Ktown
Samoa
William G. Brown
Taxes contested as moveable property in Maryland county
Bernard C Carter and Sons representing the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company seek a court order to strike switch boards and telephones from Frederick County tax rolls. They argue the assets are movable personal property not subject to local taxation, with only the State Tax Commissioner authorized to tax such capital stock. The county lists total values at 2014.
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Bernard C.carter and Sons
Baltimore
Chesapeake and Potomac ‘Telephone Company
Frederick County
Frederick
Telephone Company
Board of Control
Carter
Maryland
Chesapeake and Potomac Company
Brunswick
Midgeetown
Buckeystown
Mt. Airy
New Market
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Braddock
Walkersville
Sixth grade trip to Villa Park ends with prizes
The sixth grade of Girls' High School spent yesterday afternoon at Villa Park arriving around 8 15 p m. They played games and gathered flowers then lunch at 4 00 p m. Naomi McDonald won first prize and Ethel Fleischman the booby prize. They returned to Frederick about 6 30 p m. Progress on Marvel's New Theatre shows rapid work on North Market street for a model moving picture house with woodwork and layout quickly taking shape.
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Villa Park
Park
Naomi McDonald
Ethel Fleischman
Frederick
Marvel
J. E. Schell
North Market Street
First Baptist Church Holds Forward Movement Supper
Members of the First Baptist Church gathered for a church supper last night in Frederick. Mrs. Goodman led decoration plans as the room glowed with light and cheer. Dr. Goodman, H. Alison, H. Eberts, S. Swartz, and Migs M. Alert spoke on church work while the pastor urged a Forward Movement. The word Together was adopted as the watchword and committees will be formed to implement the plan. The church reported rapid growth and a new edifice with a small indebtedness.
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First Baptist Church
J. M. Goodman
M. Goodman
H. A. Alison
H. Eberts
S. Swartz
Migs M. Alert
Frederick
Mother's Day Observance Marks May 14 Across Nation
A historic Mother’s Day observance on the second Sunday of May unites people from all walks to honor mothers. Miss Anna Jarvis originated the custom encouraging white carnations as a symbol, and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will decorate dining and cafe cars with white carnations and pin flowers on passengers throughout the day.
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Beasant
Yesteryears
Anna Jarvis
Federated Charities Seeks $3000 For Yearly Work
Freder ick Preparatory Federated Charities launches circulars to fund a centralized effort. Finance chair David Lowenstein and secretary Rev Dr Thomas Freeman Dixon sign statements detailing plans to combine charity work under one budget and relieve citizens from frequent solicitations. The federation includes Charity Organization, Free Kindergarten, Free Night School, Anti Tuberculosis Society, and Social Service Club. Total annual goal set at $3000.
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Federated Charties
Federated Charities of
Frederick
David Lowenstein
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Adminster
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Social Service Club
Federated Charities
Frederick City Hospital Managers Meet Training School May 25
The Frederick City Hospital board met yesterday afternoon to transact routine business. In April the hospital treated 60 patients with 7 full pay, 35 part pay, and 18 free. The College Glee Club will entertain and a strawberry festival will benefit the nurses' home fund. Training school commencement is set for May 25 on the Woman’s College lawn near the hospital.
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Frederick City Hospital
College Glee Club
Fulure
Nurses’ Home Building Fund
Wowan
Illustrated Lecture at United Brethren Church Tonight
Dr. William Joseph Houck presents an illustrated talk titled A Trip to the Golden Gate at the United Brethren Church in this city. More than 190 views will be shown.
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United Brethren Church
William Joseph Houck
The
Golden Gate
Fountain Bought for SPCA Memorial Fountain Site Debated
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals voted to buy a fountain for a memorial, with bids ranging from 448 to 490 dollars and George H. Weiner selected at 460 dollars. A site plan faced local opposition, finally approved in front of the People's Fire Insurance Building after insurance executives consented.
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Prederich
Society For the Prevention of
Frederick
Board of Aldermen
People's Fire Insurance
Church and
Court Streets
George H. Weiner
Huhn & Rowe
Hamlett & Webb
B.S. Moberly and Brother
Mott Troy Works
New York
Second Street
Burkittsville
East Patrick Street
Tabby
Eckstein
Insurance Company
People’s Fire Insurance Building
Tham
Churen Street
Old Ballots Burned After Election Supervisors Meet
The Board of Election Supervisors burned the November ballots at Wilcoxon and Brown on West Second Street after reviewing them this morning. The Orioles defeated the Red Birds 6 to 0 in Sonic, with Storm shining offensively. Orioles batteries Summers and H Sponseller. Red Birds batteries Stockman and C Chew.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Wilcoxon & Brown
West Second Street
Orioles
Red Birds
Storm
Summers
H. Sponseller
Stockman
C. Chew
Granted A Divorce for George FLO Ray
George FLO Ray through attorney Arthur C Willard was granted a divorce from Lena O Ray. The plaintiff resides at Pearly and the defendant in Baltimore.
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George Flo Ray
Arthur C Willard
Lena O Ray
Pear
Balinore
Fraternal Visit of Patriotic Sons of America to Camp 44
Members of the Patriotic Sons of America from this city paid a fraternal visit to Camp 44 at Woodsboro last night. After camp business, remarks were offered by Walter Le Gore and other Camp 44 members, with several city residents in attendance. The event promised benefits to both camps and the fraternal order. The Knights of Columbus State Convention elected Maryland officers in Frostburg, naming Philip C. Mueller as State Deputy and Bishop O. B. Corrigan as State chaplain, among others.
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Patriotic Sons of America
Camp 44
Woodsboro
Walter le Gore
A. Stultz
Wm. H. Comfort
J. Maurice Holdernit
Charles Morgan
Frank Storm
George D. Nixdorff
Howard Albaugh
Frank Gaither
Knights of Columbus
State Council of Maryland
Knights of Colummbus
Fischer's Hall
Frostburg
Philip C. Mueller
Haltimore
W. S. Aumen
Baltimore
Edward J. Uecker
Eckhart
O. B. Corrigan
Ellipse Shirts and Shorts Highlight Seasonal Styles
Eelipse Shirts at $han showcase a rival reputation for quality fit and style. Eelipse Shorts at $1.50 add two extra collars to pair. This season introduces exclusive styles not shown elsewhere plus cotton socks featured.
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Eelipse
For Sale Three Story Brick Dwelling No 120 Court Street
Describes a desirable three story brick residence at 120 Court Street offering immediate possession through Young & Staley at No 31 Court Street. Also notes a Strawberry Festival June 1 2 and various local notices including library books, theater listings, and a May 3 1911 office removal at No 31 Court Street.
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Court Street
Young & Staley
No. 31
ALC. A
Yeoman's Foreign Missionary Society Meet Minutes
The regular monthly meeting of the Yeoman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Evangelical Lutheran church was held last night with brief business transacted.
State Council D of L to Convene in Elkton Maryland
The annual meeting of the State Council Daughters of Liberty will convene in Elkton Maryland tomorrow morning and adjourn on Friday. Mountain City Council No 17 will be well represented with delegates Mrs Mary B Engelbrecht and Mrs Harry E Cramer. Also attending are Mrs Sallie A Cramer National Guide Mrs Katye Dyer Deputy State Councillor and Mrs Motherland on the laws committee. The delegation left today for Elkton.
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Daughters of Liberty
Elkton
Mountain City Council
Mary B. Engelbrecht
Harry E. Cramer
Sallie A. Cramer
Katye Dyer
Motherland
Committee On Laws
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Ishings Ode
Winchester & Co
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D. Hendrickson
MIS
John M. Gross
NCR R
Latrobe
Mulder
Harmer
Ninwsepa
C. & P. Telephone Co
McSherry
Clara McSherry
Roger McSherry
Orphans’ Court
Bertha McSherry Winisatt
Hagerstown
Edward Kriner
Justice Hartle
Barber
Kriner
Bellevue’ S Asylum
Miss Jarvis
U. B. Church
Fountain
Diehl
G. H. Weiner
Citizens
National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
AL. D. Baker
Oon Vice-Presiddent
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
John D. Hendrickson
Melecerized Sox
Guia
Delta
Dimity
Dimity Union
Josn DJ Lendrickson
Derby
FICK
Uhe
Sue
Linteins
Neldig & Miller
Williamson's Drug Store
Elkay's
Rexall Store
M. L. Etchison
JHE Etcumison Furniture
M. L. Stoulson
New Citizens’ National Bank
Olldwly
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rice
Mita Airy
AH Fielda
Harry G. Tritapoe
Frederick Md
Keller & Myers
John J. Keller
G. Wb
Myera Keller & Myors Agal Matate
Dr. Afeiges
lvunLs
Keller & MY
WL M. BR. RR
Baltere City
Angerstown
Eal Estate, Loans and Insurance
H. 8. Landis
Landis
Waltham
Howard
Hamilton
South Hend
Mlinois
Rockfords
Cramer & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loans
Bath
Patrick Street
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Hartford Fire Ins
Phoenix Ins
Queen Ins. Co
N. Y
Fidelity Underwriters
Moncey
E. Church St
Prchivye
Pangou Security
Brengle
Board of Lady Managers
Frederick City Hospital Place
M.G. A
the Marvel Tonight
Thanhouser
Bison
W. H. Baltzell
Mast Second Street
Swedenborg
Heaven
Spirits
Hell
Iveryman's
Shipley's
O S. Highbarger
New City Hotel
DR. O. &. Highbarger
West South Street
Young & Staley, Real Estate, Loan & Insurance Agents
Assembly
State Council, D. of L
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