May 11 in American History highlights
The May 11 entry notes 1862 the Confederate ram Merrimac destroyed by her commander to prevent capture. It marks 1872 the death of poet Thomas Buchanan Tread, author of Sheridan's Ride, born 1822. In 1908, the cornerstone of the Temple of Peace hall for the International Union of American Republics was laid in Washington.
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Merrimac
Thomas Buchanan Tread
Sheridan
The
International Union of American Republics
Temple of Peace
Washington
Astronomical Events Reported for Local Sky Tonight
From noon today to noon tomorrow the sun sets at 7 02, rises at 4 42, moon sets at 4 26 am and 11 44 pm. The moon in conjunction with Jupiter passes from west to east of the planet 1 5 degrees south thereof in the same hour eastern time with Jupiter’s satellites west of the planet. Sun’s declination is 18 degrees north of the celestial equator.
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Jupiter
Public Sale And Rent Listings In City Area
Public notices show rent ads and sale announcements alongside meeting notices. Names such as H D Etchison trustee and M Burdette appear with street addresses 509 XN Market St and 417 S Market St. Local businesses including Gem Dining Parlors and The Marvel Pictures headline entertainment listings.
Poles Made at Iron Works Praised by District Official
Mr John J Murray of the District of Columbia electrical department inspected Morris Iron Company poles in Frederick. The poles will carry fire and patrol alarm boxes and lights. Murray praised the quality saying it was the best he had seen and noted the plant being built. Over 100 poles sent, 86 more in production for a 16th street installation. Murray, a former Fredericktonian, has been away for years.
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Iron Works
Washington
Murray
John J. Murray
Electrical Department
District of Columbia
Frederick
Morris Iron Company
16Th Street
Another Mountain Fire Destroys Wood and Fence
Fire on Elroy Roelkey’s mountain land near Yellow Springs yesterday burned 18 to 20 cords of wood and covered 40 to 50 acres. Roelkey’s loss runs to several hundred dollars, while fence damage along Howard Staley’s land is about 75 dollars. Charles Benn’s timber land was scorched but damage appears limited. Origin unknown but suspected arson.
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Elroy Roelkey
Yellow Springs
Foxwell Wins 100 Yard Championship at City Meet
Red Foxwell a Maryland School for the Deaf student nosed out Bud Phebus in a tight 100 yard city championship race. Phebus led early and opened a gap, but Foxwell surged near the finish to win by a few inches as H. B. Clark of the YMCA started the event. Spectators debated if it was a tie.
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Red Foxwell
Maryland School For the Deaf
Bud” Phebus
Phebus
Maryland
Foxwell
H. B. Clark
Linton and Toney Married in City Ceremony
Leonard J. Linton of near Frederick and Mittle B. Toney of Sykesville were quietly wed in the city on Saturday April 29 by Rev WH Lam ar. A Lutheran Sunday school conference of teachers and officers will be held tonight at 7 30 with addresses on the school’s work.
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Linton
Tonty
Leonard J. Linton
Frederick
Mittle B. Toney
Sykesville
WH. Lamar
Lutheran Sunday School
Temporary Clerk Appointed at Central National Bank
James Diffendal is named temporary clerk at Central National Bank to serve until Edward Nicademus recovers from illness. Nicademus has been off work due to sickness, and the change provides continuity for bank operations. Vin-Morrhol tonic advertised as a health product remains unrelated to the banking notice.
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James Diffendal
Central National Bank
Edward Nicademus
Clean-Up Drive Urges Frederick Citizens to Act Now
Civic Club members push spring cleaning in Frederick urging residents to haul away accumulations before May 18. Health and police officials praise citywide efforts, with ladies canvassing homes, schools dividing pupils into brigades, and Boy Scouts aiding under leaders.
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James H. Gambrill Jr
Board of Trade
S. Lewis Motter
Civic Club
Amon Burgee
Chester Clem
Bruner
Frederick
Charles Ely
Maryland School For the Deaf
H.B. Clark
Death of Ezra D. Cramer near Walkersville at 65
Ezra D. Cramer, a well known farmer, died last evening at his home near Walkersville aged 65. He leaves two sons Harry and Leslie Cramer and two daughters Mrs. Guy Repp and Sadie Cramer. Also three brothers and two sisters survive. Funeral Friday with services at 1:30 p.m. at the house and burial in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Halley in Baltimore at 81, with remains to be brought here for interment Saturday.
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Fara TD. Cramer
Ezra D. Cramer
Walkersville
Harry
Leslie Cramer
Guy Repp
Johnseville
Sadie Cramer
George H. Cramer
Walkersvile
Edward Cramer
Mt Pleasant
J. William Cramer
Woodsboro
Charles Gilbert
Emma Cramer
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Ann Elizabeth Halley
Edward Leonard Halley
Baltimore
Charles ¥. Halley
Bradley Halley
Brunswick
Alverta Murphy
Washington
Ellen ,Castle
Thomas M. Castle
David A. Castle
Funeral Rites for George ST Layman Held at Home
The funeral for George ST Layman occurred yesterday at 4 PM from 103 West Fourth Street. Rev. John J. Rives and Rev. E. H. Hummelbaugh led services with hymns Abide With Me and Jesus Lover of My Soul. Fredonia Council No. 46 Sr O U A M attended and performed grave rites. Pallbearers included Ex-Councillors Charles Finneyfrock Richard Anderson Christian H. Eckstein Marion C. Rice Charles F. Kintz and A B Heidler. Interment in Mt Olivet cemetery. Thomas P. Rice Funeral Director.
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George ST. Layman
West Fourth Street
John J. Rives
E. H. Hummelbaugh
Jesus
Fredonia
Council
Order
Charles Finneyfrock
Richard Anderson
Christian H. Eckstein
Marion C. Rice
Charles F. Kintz
A. &. Heidler
Mt. Olivet
Thomas P. Rice
American Cigar Company eyes Hagerstown factory
A representative in Hagerstown with the M and M Association discusses locating a spear making machine factory there. The firm seeks $10,000 in stock, planning a building investment of 150000 to 200000 dollars and 500 jobs within a few years. The proposed plant would occupy 20000 to 30000 square feet. Machines are currently built in Providence Rhode Island.
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American Cigar Company
Hagerstown
M. & M. Association
Providence
R. I
Additional wire erected through line to Hagerstown
An additional through line wire has been placed in the Postal Telegraph office between Pittsburg and Baltimore extending to this city and will be erected on through to Hagerstown. Superintendent C. E. Beagley and Superintendent J. R. Gorsuch of Philadelphia were in the city this afternoon en route to Baltimore in an automobile.
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Postal Telegraph Office
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Hagerstown
C. E. Beagley
J. R. Gorsuch
Philadelphia
Painting St Johns Church Exteriors Under Michael Kennedy
Exterior repaint of St John s Catholic church underway under Michael Kennedy. Steeple work has already started with a crew completing the task.
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St. John’s Church
St. John’s Catholic Church
Michael Kennedy
Laying New Water Main by City Water Works Crew
Superintendent Frank F. Tyetyar directs a crew laying a two inch water main on Broadway from the West South street main. An advertisement urges fur storage in a moth proof tar pail bag available at Harner's.
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Frank F. Tyetyar
Broadway
Harner’s
One Cent Letter Postage Movement Gains Frederick Support
Frederick business leaders join National One Cent Letter Postage Association led by Geo B McCleery to press Congress for a one cent rate. The group cites post office profits on first class mail and losses on second class, arguing one cent postage would keep first class self sustaining and still profitable.
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Frederick
Geo. B. McCleery
Dr. Wincbrener & Son
McCleery
National
United States
Post Office Department
Andi Ter
Free-Guild circus tickets aim to max sales May 26
Local notice invites boys and girls to sell the most tickets for the YMCA Circus and Carnival on May 26 with two showings. See H A Clark for tickets. Also promotes Victor Liver Syrup and a health clean-up message. Includes event dates, product mentions, and local business ads.
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H. A. Clark
In Memoriam Elizabeth Falmer Remembrance May 11 1909
In sad remembrance of our mother Elizabeth Falmer who departed life two years ago today May 11 1909 There is no death in heaven For they who gain that shore Have won immortality and can die no more Removal Notice Our office will be located May 3 1911 at No 31 Court Street opposite the Y M C A building Young Staley Real Estate Loan Insurance Agents
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Court Street
Young & Staley
Elizabeth Falmer
W. H. Baltzell
East Second Street
Freal Estate
Frederick
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the Daily News
Winsumarox
Margrave
W. L. Moore
Weather Bureau
van Shoes
City Opera
Hymeneas
Harner's
Health Department
Brengle
Schell
Western Maryland Telephone Society
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
J. S. Frances
H. B. Plankinton
C. Algier
Westminster
R. W. Stake
W. F. Zeigler
J. R. Ebrbar
Cumberland
R. X. Kelly
R. W.stake
Nel Walley
Lewis E. Thomas
B and O
J. D. Thomas
Adamstown
Cephas M. Thomas
George Thomas
Stephen Thomas
Lloyd C. Culler
Harry Culler
J. Culler
C. C. Carty
National Association Man
Parta
Postal Department
Icitizens’ ’ National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
D. Baker
Enna
WM. G. Baker
HH. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Cashier
Gro. We. Sante
Thos
WH. Haller
Jons S.ramgnund
Dantel Baer
Wa. G. Bacer
C.H. Conrey
M.D. A. M. Thotras
HL Cline
D. EB. Kerauvern
P. J. Haruerr
Jopar J. D. Morren
J. D. Baker
Victor
Woman's College Hall
WM. Anderson
Ireliance
Nestor
John D. Eex I
Sriceson
Eclipse
Joon DJ
Iden Drickson
Neidig & Miller
York
Evry
fUe
Neldig & Miller
Williamson's Drug Store
Blkay
Williamson’s Drug Store
Rexall Store
John WN. Brengle
Swedenborg
Shipley’s
Cops
Charles William Burrows
Cleveland
George T. McIntosh
McIntosh Hardware Corporation
Maine
California
Victor Liver
Firth
Young & Staley,real Estate, Loan & Insurance Agents
E. L. Etchison
the Etchison
Furniturs
M. L. Etchison
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rich
North Market Street
Frederick County
Alt. Airy
Walter
Dour
Harry G
Tritapor
Ligans
Frederick Md
Keller & Myers
John D, Keller
Keller A Myers
Wwe
Pootiya Grainins
Dr. "Stedgeas
City Hotel
Beltmore City
Angerstown
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Landis
Waltham
Elgins
Howard
Hamilton
South Bend
Ilinois
Rockfords
Best &Rade
Best
Cramer & Stauffer
Grater &Stauffer
At & Her Cent
Bath
Patrick Street
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Hartford Fire Ins
Phoenix Ins
Queen Ins. Co
Fidelity Underwriters
Church St
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