Washington and allies declare independence at Valley Forge
From May 11, 1778, Washington and his generals renounced allegiance to King George II and pledged to uphold the rebelling colonies as free, independent states. The entry notes a key moment in the American Revolution and lists later Civil War and World War I era references alongside astronomical events.
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Washington
Valley Forge
George Iie
Yellow Tavern
Stuart
West
Galicia
von Naesen
Teutons
Police Court Causes Fine In Middletown Cases
John William Mullen and Charles Crone were fined five dollars each after fighting in Middletown and paid their fines. Arthur Kent, arrested for disorderly conduct at the B and O station, paid one dollar and fifty six cents with about four dollars, allowed to return to Washington if leaving on the first train. Lillie Brooks paid one dollar for contempt after missing a witness appearance. Maurice Bennett was arrested for drunkenness and faces a hearing this evening.
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John William Mullen
Charles Crone
Justice Brust
Middletown
William E. Miller
Arthur Kent
Fitby
B. and O
Washington
Lillie Brooks
Lillie
Maurice Bennett
Fraley
Briefs of Interest from the Times
A collection of light items and quips for readers today. Notes on garden topics peach crop school picnics and community fund drives appear alongside social observations and old sayings. The column mixes humor lore and civic chatter in a compact community snapshot.
Leesburg High School Bond Vote Set for May 20
Voters in Leesburg Virginia will decide on a bond issue of about 419000 to finance a new high school. The measure has generated lively debate pro and con as residents weigh the town’s future needs.
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Leesburg
Hankey Will Case In Orphans Court In Maryland
Petition filed in Orphans Court seeks probate of the 1864 Hankey will for estate appraised at about $25,000. WoodStock College and several Maryland institutions named as beneficiaries. two affidavits assert Hankey was of sound mind when executing the will. letters testamentary sought to replace prior administration.
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George E. Hankey
Orphans Court
Smith and Smith
Alfred Jenkins Shriver
Woodstock College
Baltimore County
Roman Catholic Clergymen
Maryland
St. John’s Literary Institute
Hester Ann Gelsbert
St. Mary’s Female Orphan Asylum
Hankey
William N. Hoffman
James A. Taylor
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Fof Frederick
John H. Hankey
St. Mary's
Orphans’ Court
Mr. Hankey
James McSherry
Trinity Church Officials Elect Leaders at South Meeting
Trinity M. E. Church South held a board meeting with Jolliffe elected president and Francis S. Gaither chosen secretary. C J Michael resigned as treasurer and Gaither was elected to fill the vacancy. Wheat is 1.13 today and corn 3.75.
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Trinity Church
Trinity M. E. Church
South
W. XII
Jolliffe
Francis S. Gaither
C. J. Michael
Mr. Gaither
In Memoriam for Elsie Mae Anders
In sad remembrance of Elsie Mae Anders who departed this life a year ago on May 12 1915. Prayers and tears were in vain as angels took her home. We miss her and remember her vacant chair. Sleep on dear sister and rest with God. By her sisters Florence Anti Bula.
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Elsie Mae Anders
Sister
Florence Antibula
Memorial Exercises for Key Council June 4 at Mount Olivet
The Francis Scott Key Council No. 48 U A M will hold memorial services at Mount Olivet cemetery Sunday, June 4 at 3 p m. A prominent speaker will address the gathering with Moose Band and United Brethren church choir providing music. Members assemble at the Independent Building West Church Street for a march to the cemetery. Afterward graves will be strewn with flowers. A May 31 social and entertainment program is planned by committee Charles W Steward Lloyd Miller William F Snyder John W Falk and Franklin N Shipley.
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Francis Scott Key Council
U. A.M
Mount Olvet Cemetery
Moose Gand
United Brethren Church
West Church Street
Charles W. Steward
Lloyd Miller
William F. Snyder
John W. Falk
Franklin N. Shipley
Two Thrown From Buggy Near Middletown Bridge
Fright caused a horse to bolt near Middletown bridge, tossing Mrs. Staley Heffner and Miss Bertie Grossnickle from a buggy. Mrs. Heffner scratched, sister bruised and unconscious, Miss Grossnickle head injury feared, six teen months old infant uninjured. The buggy undamaged, horse fine. Heffner lives on Moser farm, three miles west.
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Middletown
Staley Heffner
Bertie Grossnickle
Mrs. Heffner
Miss Grossnickle
Municipal election voting rights row and register deadline
Republican notice warns colored citizens cannot vote in the June 13 1916 municipal election unless registered with May 16 as the last day to register. A campaign pledge promises to act for the city if elected, followed by community notices about a local dramatic club production, a Mother's Day carnation order, and local business ads.
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Republican City Executive Committee
Frederick women form Missionary Association union
A new Frederick Women's Union Missionary Association was formed at the Frederick Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday. Over fifty women attended as officers were elected led by President Mrs. T. C. Forrester and Secretary Miss Anna B. Floyd. The group aims to meet at least three times yearly with speakers, uniting women across churches to study mission work and expand cooperative activity.
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Frederick
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. C. Forrester
Presbyterian Church
Anna B. Floyd
Episcopal Church
C. E. Cline
Della Cromwise
Evangelical Reformed Church
Elmer Dixon
Grace Reformed Church
Episcopal
Mary Mautsby
Mary Myers
R. R. Lewis
Trinity
E. Z. Duvall
R. S. J. Dutroiw
Grace
D. CG. Aldridge
Presbyterian
Effie Eichelberger
Brethren
H. P. Fahrney
U. B
Grace Hummelbaugh
J. J. Dill
Frederick Women's Union Missionary Association
J. D. Hendrickson
Local Firemen and Civic Service Gatherings
Notice invites members of Junior, Independent and United Fire Companies to meet at the engine house on North Market Street next Sunday evening May 34 at 6 30 for divine service at Evangelical Reformed church with chaplain sermon. Special service May Mth features Dr T F Dixon sermon Ask Seek Knock and flowers for Mothers Day from local merchants. Charles Hermann & Son advertise best mother flowers and delivery. Grace Reformed hosts illustrated travel lecture by Dr William G Greenawalt on May 12 at 7 50 with silver offering. Also ads for lawn mower repair Frank James Jr engine house and 127 W Fifth St. plus Dahlia roots at 5c and a Briscoe Garage auto repair.
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North Market Street
Evangelical Reformed Church
Independent
United Companies
A. Kemp Keefer
Grace Reformed Sunday School
William G. Greenawalt
Property for Sale or Rent on Dill Avenue
Grayison Staley advertises a fine property on Dill Avenue marked for sale or rent. The terse note suggests flexible options and invites inquiries about the listing.
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Braddock Heights
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