May 15 in American History Highlights
The entry recalls key events: 1847 Winfield Scott’s forces capture Puebla Mexico. 1861 Butler occupies Baltimore with 2000 troops and proclaims martial law. 1861 Mexico’s war ends with Emperor Maximilian’s surrender. 1968 sociologist W A Wrekoff dies, born 1865. Astronomical notes cover sunset and sunrise times, moonrise, apogee, and visible planets Venus and Saturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Scott
Puebla
Mexico
General Butler
Baltimore
Maximilian
W. A. Wrekoff
Milk and Its Products Demonstrated by Miss Quynn
Miss Janie Quynn of Frederick led a Saturday demonstration at the Woman's College lab kitchen on Milk and Its Products. Assisted by Miss Elizabeth Worman, she analyzed milk, displayed its components, and prepared dairy dishes including junket and cheese uses. The event highlighted the year's split between theoretical research and practical culinary work for the domestic science graduates.
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Quynn
Janie Quynn
Frederick
Emily Cooper
Xenia
School of Domestic Science
Woman’s College
Elizabeth Worman
Model Dairy
Massachusetts
Law's grip on Tivland man linked to assault in saloon
George Weinberg faced Justice MacGill Saturday night on charges of assaulting Pete West in the Weinberg saloon. West, intoxicated, was ordered to leave, a quarrel followed and Weinberg allegedly struck West on the hand with a crutch. Weinberg posted 50 bail for grand jury action. Prune harshly fined for drunkenness, claiming a large family.
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Tivld
George Weinberg
MacGill
Pete West
West
Weinberg
Prune
Harry Stephens
Jefferson
Justice MacGill
Jie
Gem Dining Parlors sale report denied by agents
The long running report on the Gem Dining Parlors sale by Mrs. Georgia Day idge was denied this morning through her real estate agents Messrs Young and Staley. The National Council of the Jr. C. C. A.M. convenes in Tiffin Ohio starting June 20 with Eugene H. Albaugh from this city named as a State Council representative.
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Georgia Dayidge
Messrs. Young and Staley
National Council of the Jr. C. C. A.M
Tiffin
Ohio
Eugene H. Albaugh
State Council
Foreshadow Drouth Threatens Frederick Crops This Summer
Weather notes a dry spell looming as rainfall remains well below normal. Farmers fear crop stress in Frederick amid dust large parts of the city and little recent rain. The article also reports on scattered showers elsewhere and local efforts to repair a reservoir before the dry period intensifies. Maryland adds another postal savings bank depository with deposits ready by June 12.
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Frederick
Baltimore
Jupiter Prnvius
Tyergar
New City
Maryland
Savings Bank
Annapolis
Hitchcock
Wants Marriage Annulled by Fear of Father
Franklin H. Duvall aged 16 of Brunswick seeks annulment of his marriage to Ethel C. Duvall claiming forced union under threat from her father William Martin. He says he consented under fear for his life. Rev. George Sanner performed the 1911 ceremony. Counsel: Reno S. Harp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin H. Duvall
Brunswick
Ella F. Martin
Ethel C. Duvall
William Martin
Martin
Ethel
George Sanner
Pennsylvania
Miss Mary Fout Breaks Right Arm in Fall
Miss Mary A. E. Fout of East Third street fractured her right arm between the shoulder and elbow after tripping in a carpet hole on Saturday evening. She fell heavily while crossing a room.
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Mary A. E. Fout
East Third Street
Milton G. Urner
Record Street
Mount Airy
Arson Charge Dismissed in William Young Case
William Young faced arson charges for allegedly setting fire to George T. Phebus’s stable. Justice Mac Gill dismissed the case for lack of sufficient evidence after a Saturday trial. Young testified as previously reported to the State Fire Marshal. A broken razor found on him tied to a wire cutting claim, and evidence showed his habit of sleeping in box cars. he was offered a chance to reform, case kept open.
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Liam Young
William Young
George T. Phebus
MacGill
Young
Cannon Hill
House of Correction
First trolley to Thurmont shows early completion of line
The first trolley car reached Thurmont yesterday afternoon with Car No. 28 under Motorman Stine. Officials including E J Coblentz and G B Anderson watched a one hour trip out and fifty minutes back. The test exceeded expectations and a full electric schedule is planned after remaining high tension work.
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Thurmont
Sarly
Stine
E. J. Coblentz
George BE. F. Anderson
Charles C. Waters
Gilmer Schley
Clarke S. Snook
Edward HW. Kreb
Grove
Frederick
Aldermen Hear Wood Pavement Idea for Court House Block
Aldermen weigh wood block pavement around the courthouse to replace vitrified brick amid noise concerns from property owners. John Pardee of United States Wood Preserving Co. cites durability and near noiseless dustless qualities, with support from city officials, engineers, and the New York and Union Station examples. The matter to be brought to the Board on Wednesday for bids and final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pardee
United States Wood Preserving Company
Prederick
Court House
Board of Aldermen
B.C. Crum
Baltimore
Pardee
John L. Johnson
Edward Smith
New York
Broadway
Union Station
Washington
Tyler Page May Run for Congress
Maryland officials face job losses due to House reforms. William Tyler Page of Frederick, formerly a congressional candidate and now clerk to the Committee on Accounts, contemplates another campaign. Frederick resident R. E. Faubel, a folding room worker, also fears losing his post.
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Tyler Page
Congress
House of Representatives
Maryland
William Tyler Page
Frederick
Committee On Accounts
Page
R. E. Faubel
Fire at Frederick Railroad Terminal Debris Pile
The Independent Hose Company fought a blaze yesterday afternoon between five and six caused by papers and wood dumped in the hole where Frederick Railroad’s new freight terminal is being built at Carroll and Patrick streets. A few minutes of effort sufficed to extinguish the fire amid neighborhood fears of a larger conflagration.
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Independent Hose Company
Frederick Railroad Company
Carroll and
Patrick
Hagerstown Seeks Visiting Nurse for Tuberculosis Care
The King’s Daughters group in Hagerstown launches a drive to hire a tuberculosis nurse. A plan proposes 160 citizens contribute 10 dollars each to fund the position, as the local circle with a 300-member base has long led the city’s charity efforts.
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Hagerstown
King's Daughters
Gem Dining Parlor Proprietaress Denies Sale Rumor
Local notice clarifies that Mrs R W Davidge continues running the Gem Dining Parlor despite rumors of a sale. The message urges patronage and confirms steady operation at present. Additionally, Jr O U A M members are summoned to a meeting to address the death of Brother C J Reihl.
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Jr. O
US A. M
C. J. Reihl
Chas, Herman
W. Dd, Zimmerman
Frail Frederick business ads parade seasonal tools and remedies
Generic ads list lawn mowers from Coldwell and Seeger & Co at 32 West Patrick Street, with delivery, sharpening, and guarantees. Other items include Victor Liver Syrup, Hygena Chloro Naptholeum disinfectants, screen doors, onion sets, Muresco wall finish, Abbott's Machine Shop repairs, and eight price tags. The clippings reflect a busy 19th or early 20th century merchant district with multiple vendors and offers.
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Seeger and Co
West Patrick Street
Mu Muresco
Seeger & Co
West
Patrick Street
Filth and Disease in a Spotless Day Warning
A fragmentary note warns of disease from unclean conditions and posed risks before a so called spotless day. It mentions a remedy or slogan involving Victor Liver Syrup as a supposed cure or preventive measure. The text reads like a cautionary clipping from a historical health column.
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Victor
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Kehne
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A.M
Deraithy Dodd Screen Doors
A. G. Quynn & Co
City Opera House
Lowenstein& Wertheimer Pictures
J. H. Summers
Herman Yom
the Marvel Fee Pee Carty’s
National Council
Erchive
Boardman
Schet
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Another Postal Bank
State
Morris Iron Works
Marshall Boone
West Sixth Street
Fred Meisling
Charles O' Burras
Mr. Saint Mary's College
Firm Lees County
R.W. Davidge
J. J. Kennedy Te Taahner
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
D. Barerl
WM. G. Barber
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashiler
Samuel G. Duvall
Gao. Wu
Suiza Tiros
Uwaltee Jonn
Ramsrund
Dane Barker
G. Baker
CTL
Coney
M.D. GC
M. Thomas
BE. Giing
D. Kerauven
Hagartt
Jump J.C. Morir
Bawep
Tr, D. Bakere
The
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Reliance
Powers
Allen G. Quynn & CO
Abbott's Machine Shop
West All Saints St
John D. Hendrickson
Imia
Sis
Joon Dilendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Lisle House
Lou
Ice
Williamson's Drug Store
Elray
Williamson’s Drug Store
Rexall Store
Court Street
Young & Staley
W. H W. Baltzell
East Second Street
Reali Estate
No. 31
Young & Staley, Real Estate, Loan & Insurance Agents
M. L. Etchison
Etchison
New Citizens National Bank
Thos, P. Rice
Thomas P. Rice
North Market Street
Prederick County
Bala
Ithla
Iti Alry
Harry G. Tritapor
Frederick Md
Keller & Myers
Joan D. Keller
G. ED
Myers Erellur & Myers
Rmita
Frederick County
Weller & Myets
Hayate
Wial mm. B
Betaween Baltanora
Hagerviewn
Teal Eatute, Loana and Insurance
H. 8. Landis
Landis
Waltham
Elgins
Howard
Hamilton
South Bend
Illinois
Rockfords
Cramer & Stauffer
Stauffer
Real Estate and Loans
NQO
Bath
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Hartford Fire Ins
Phoenix Ins
Queen Ins. Co
Fidelity Underwriters
Church St
Rady
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