D A R Members Meet at Frederick Chapter Event
Frederick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its regular monthly meeting at the Potts home on Court street. Miss Eleanor Johnson led the session with a strong address on the national and local chapter work. A vocal and instrumental program followed with Miss Potts, Miss Haydon, Miss Potts, John Brosius, Elone Young and Miss Fauntieroy taking part. Prof George H. Smith concluded with a vocal solo as guests arrived and refreshments were served amid floral decorations.
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Frederick
Daughters of the American Revolution
Arthur Potts
Court Street
Eleanor Johnson
Eleanor Johnson, Who Delivered An Excellent Address To the Members. Miss Johnson
Louise Potts
Dollin Haydon
Nannie Potts
John Brosius
War Pictures at Franklin Hall Benefit for Singer Band
Mechanicsburg Journal reports an entertaining program last night at Franklin Hall for the Singer Band. Realistic Spanish-American War moving pictures impressed a delighted audience. Phonograph selections complemented the show, praised as finely rendered. An all around splendid event. Opera House will host shows on May 20 with matinee pricing at 5 cents for all youths and 10 to 20 cents for adults.
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Mechanicsburg Journal
Franklin Hall
Opera House
Personal notices from Lancaster visit and local incidents
PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. F. A. Wheeler of Lancaster Pa was in this city yesterday on business. Dr. King of the State Board of Dental Examiners and Mrs. King were guests of Misses Mary and Amelia Yost. Dr. Oscar E. Ross formerly of this city has been appointed park commissioner in Baltimore. Mr. George Renner the silversmith on North Market street had an attack of vertigo and fell in his shop this afternoon but he soon revived.
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F. A. Wheeler
Lancaster
King
State Board of Dental Examiners
Mary
Amelia Yost
Oscar E. Ross
Baltimore
David Bartlett
George Renner
North Market Street
Randlord Vandetan Found After Mt Hope Absence
Randlord Frank Vandetan of the Hotel Union Chambersburg Pa was missing from Mt Hope Retreat for six months then found at Green Castle. He says he traveled by railroad with only a few miles by foot from Baltimore to Frederick and Hagerstown. Auction at Braddock Heights saw five lots sold with Wilbide and Ramsburg and Smith purchasing several parcels for sums in the 60s and 70s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Randlord
Frank Vandetan
Hotel Union
Chambersburg
Mt. Hope
Green Castle
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Mr. Hope
Braddock Heights
Harvey R. Lease
Jacob Wilbide
John 5
Ramsburg
George W. Smith
Graduate in Pharmacy Aide Earns New York Degree
John H. Kessler Jr. son of Mr. John H. Kessler Eng near Buckeystown graduates in the class of 99 from the College of Pharmacy in New York City. Increase of pension Henry Lee receives monthly rise from $8 to $12 in this city.
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John H. Kessler, Jr
John H. Kessler
Eng
Buckeystown
College of Pharmacy
New York City
Henry Lee
Gallo ws for Berry A Baltimore murderer's death sentence
John Berry colored from Frederick was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Miss Amanda Clark on March 18. Judge Wright sentenced him to be hanged in Prince George's county on a governor designated date. Berry showed no emotion, claimed innocence, and said he would die gladly.
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John Berry
Frederick
Baltimore
Amanda Clark
Wright
Prince George's County
Berry
Baltimore City
Prince George’s County
Smith
Meeks
Johnson
Washington
House of Reformation
Clark
Bowie
Annie Clark
Brown Captured After Desperate Fight in Gronoxtowns
Special Dispatch reports Humphrey Brown was captured in Gronoxtowns this morning after a fierce confrontation during which he killed one policeman and wounded another. Police closed in following the clash, ending the manhunt.
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Gronoxtows
D. C
Humphrey Brown
Suspect Caught in Montgomery County Arrested at Noon
County Constable Brust and Police man James Howard arrested a heavily built man at noon on suspicion of being Hauphrey Brown who on Saturday morning murdered Louis Rosenstein and badly wounded his wife near Dickerson Station. The man, later identified as Alexander Parker from North Carolina, resisted, was brought to Magistrate Biser, and committed to jail until Saturday for a further hearing. A telegram was sent to the Montgomery County sheriff to verify the prisoner’s identity.
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Brust
James Howard
Hauphrey Brown
Louis Rosenstein
Dickerson Station
Montgomery County
Biger
Alexander Parker
North Carolina
Patterson
Brown
Biser
Reward Offered for Brown alias Taylor Murder Suspect
Montgomery county deputy sheriffs pursue Humphrey Brown also known as Taylor, wanted for the murder of Louis Rosenstein in Slidell. A $200 reward posted by county commissioners aims to spur arrest as officers widen searches across Frederick and Montgomery counties following sightings near Forest Glen and Della.
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Humphrey Brown
Taylor
Louis Rosensten
Slidell
Montgomery County
Per
Louis Rosenstein
Brown
Forest Glen
Cora Moore
Della
Frederick County
Frederick
Montgomery
Selections From Church Activities and Meetings
The storm caused several meetings to be postponed with rescheduled events this evening at 7.20 in the Evangelical Lutheran chapel and notes of upcoming worship services across Pleasant Hill Zion Reformed Charles ville and St. James Lutheran. Baltimore convention reports and a Whit Sunday address by Rev J I Motter are noted along with a Mite Society sociable and a Reformed Guild meeting canceled by weather. The Baltimore Conference appointments for Frederick Petersville and Pleasant are listed, and the Presbyterian General Assembly opens tomorrow at Richmond First Presbyterian with Rev Dr Kerr preaching and a session expected to last ten days to two weeks.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Baltimore
Pleasant Hill Chapel
Zion Reformed Church
Charlesville
St. Paul’s Missionary Society
I. M. Motter
Frederick
Cyrus Thomas
Mite Society
St. James Lutheran Church
Reformed Guild
The
African Methodist Church
Mount Moriah Church
Annapolis
Chas. H. Murray
Petersville
Wmn. Chew
Ms. Pleasant
J. R. Henry
Presbyterian
Maryland
Reformed Church
Westminster
St. Paul’s Church
Calvin
Slagle
Elmer Coblentz
Middletown Walier
Wm. E. Lampe
Coblentz
Ridgely
Caroline County
Weber, Coblentz
Levan
Frostall
Maryland State Homeopathic Medical Society
College
West
Saratoga Street
William R. Andrews
Charles F. Goodell
Railway Extension Prospects Bright For Douglass Bros
Douglass Bros projectors of the railway extension from Myersville report bright prospects. They have optioned 3,310 tons of 58pound rails and 132 tons of 68 pound groove rails from Pennsylvania Steel at Steelton. Construction costs rise with rail and copper increases. They plan to incorporate in Hagerstown after obtaining a franchise, with several local businessmen as incorporators. About 75,000 dollars needed to raise the remaining 150,000 dollars, funded by mortgage bonds.
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Douglass Bros
Myersville
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Steelton
Hagerstown
Douglas Brothers
Renowned Syrup of Figs Advertised Remedy
When nature calls for relief the California Fig Syrup Company promotes its Syrup of Figs as the best simple gentle remedy. It emphasizes prompt aid only when needed and positions the product as the optimal choice for ailments requiring mild laxative effect.
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The
California Fig Syrup Company
Funerals of Mrs Gilpin and Robert Jenkins Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Maria L. Gilpin were held at her West Third Street home with Rev. Osborne Ingle conducting the rites and burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery. A. T. Rice & Sons directed the arrangements. Separately, Robert Jenkins was buried after services at St John’s Catholic Church with pallbearers named and interment at St John’s Cemetery.
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Maria L. Gilpin
West Third Street
B and O Rail Line Survey Aims for 25 Mile Single Track Route
A Baltimore newspaper dispatch reports B and O engineers plan a new twenty five mile single track route from Frederick Junction toward Lime Kiln to bypass Mt Airy grade. The line would connect near Lime Kiln cross the Monocacy River, pass Browne's Inn, and rejoin the main near Watersville Woodbine, easing Mt. Airy climbs. Frederick City benefits unlikely. freight eastbound moves to single track.
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Mt. Airy
Baltimore
Corps of Civil Engineers
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick Junction
Lime Kiln
Frederick
Monocaey
Linganore Hills
Browne’s Inn
Watersville
Woodbine
Ms. Airy
Brunswick
Locust Point
Frederick City
Eve News Of The Stabs And Local Happenings
Howard county tax rate fixed at 75 cents. Allegany track workers strike for higher wages. James H. Smith becomes Baltimore city comptroller, replacing Charles D. Fenhagen. Hagerstown residents seek funds for a newcomer free library. Westminster mayor and council reorganize after re election. Maryland Homeopathic Society warns tobacco harms youths. Annapolis conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church adjourns after noting appointments. Ellen C. Mobley dies at 72 in Hagerstown. Lightning fatalities claim Frank Hanzick, 9, in Baltimore County. three others injured near Baltimore. Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis lectures on Ruskin at Itinerants Club. George H. McCormick jailed in Frostburg over felonious assault charge. Estelle E. H. Goldsborough dies at 60 beside dying sister Mona Goldsborough McCormick. Washington County Agricultural Association to hold fair four days October 10–13. main exhibition hall plans approved. chief marshal Max Hayett named. Early closing notices for several dry goods and carpet merchants, closing at 6 p.m. June 1 to September 2, Saturdays excluded.
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Howard County
Baltimore and Ohio
Allegany County
James H. Smith
Charles D. Fenhagen
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Westminster
Maryland Homeopathic Medical Society
African Methodist Episcopal Church At
Annapolis
Ellen C. Mobley
H. M. Mobley
Frank Hanzick
James Hanzlick
Rosedale
Baltimore County
Baltimore City
Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Conference
Newell Dwight Hillis
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
WN. Y
Ruskin
George H. McCormick
Frostburg
Rosa Follk
Estelle E. H. Goldsborough
Mona Goldsborough McCormick
North
Calvert Street
McCormick
Magerstown
Washington County Agricultural Association
Max Hayett
Washington County
H. B. Dayhoff
Emmitsburg Railroad Plans Trestle Removal and Fill
The Emmitsburg Railroad Company will remove the trestling north of Emmitsburg near Tom's creek bridge and fill the gap. The fill is to be about 17 feet high and 200 feet long, with bids requested for the work to improve the roadbed.
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Emmitsburg Railroad
Emmitsburg Railroad Company
Emmitsburg
Tom's Creek
German Exercises at Woman's College This Week
The senior German exercises will be held at the Woman's College this week. The program includes music recitations and other German studies by young ladies under Miss Holly. Longer Hours at Telegraph Office in effect this week. Western Union now stays open four hours later at night, closing at midnight instead of 8 p.m.
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Woman's College
Miss Holly
Western Union Telegraph Office
Societies Prepare Seasonal Meetings Across Local Groups
Tile souvietes and variona literary societies plan summer suspensions while Woman's College nears common days with entertainment. Visitation Academy gears for a commemorative performance and alumni event. Art Club schedules outdoor sketching tours. Hospital Association reports strong finances and growing support. Daughters of the Confederacy may attend a reunion next month as Eastern Star marks a century with early January celebrations. Daughters of the American Revolution and Historical Society hold monthly sessions.
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Variona
Visitation Academy
Art Club
Hospital Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jane
Daughters of the Armerican Revolution
The
Historical Society
County Commissioners Unite on Road Survey and Health Officer Reappointment
The Frederick County Board of County Commissioners concluded a semi monthly meeting after routine business. Health Officer Dev D. M. Devilbiss of Woodville district was reappointed. A survey for a new road near Burtanavilla was ordered. A plat report for a roads petition in district 20 was ratified. The board adjourned to meet next month. Telegraph line expansion progresses with poles planted between New Midway and Ladiesburg and further work planned toward Jefferson Petersville Bronawick. President James E. Walker announced imminent completion of a county wide telephone circuit.
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Board of County Commissioners
Dev. D. M. Devilbiss
Woodville
Burtanavilla
Mesars
C. Waters
Frederick County
Young People's Alliance meets to discuss Mormon ism
Frederick city weekly notes announce a Thursday May 18 7 30 pm meeting in the Sunday school room of the Evangelical Lutheran church East Second street. The program promises an interesting discussion on Mormon ism open to men and women free of charge.
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Young People’s Alliance of
Frederick City
Evangelical Lutheran Church
East Second Street
We Dow Awnings Something New Fits Any Window
L B Mullings advertises a new adjustable awning claiming easy fit for ordinary windows. The copy touts simple construction, no noisy iron slides, and durable striped duck material. It emphasizes low mounting on Windsor windows to allow air circulation and claims one minute setup and takedown with affordable prices.
Moran Telephone 150 at The Exclusive Carpet House
L. K. Moran Telephone 150 is listed alongside The Exclusive Carpet House. The brief notice notes a contact point for orders or inquiries at the carpet retailer.
Dr Wa C Boteler Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist
Dr Wa C Boteler limits practice to diseases of the eye ear nose and throat. Permanently located here at 28 N Market Street and City Hotel residence. Spectacles adjusted for all forms of defective sight and examinations offered. Also notes cheap publicity and advertising service for one cent to reach Frederick readers. Carpets and mattings advertised.
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Wa. C. Boteler
N. Market Street
Residence City Hotel
Saul
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Robespierre
Tulleyrand
America
Henory
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Frank Forrester
New York
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Michigan
Wasainearos
W. L. Moors
Weather Bureau
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Pearce's Pharmacy
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China Closet
Carty
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Cline
Miss Clark
Ilere
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Doll Brothers
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L. E. Mullinix
Thomas . Haller
C. E. Cline
Renzer & Kemp
C. Kanfiman
Pearce
Washington, D. C
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Allen G. Qaynn & Co
Washingon
L. B. Mullingz
L. K. Moran
Telephone
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Porenlo
Madras
Joan Hexpriczson
Penta Frederick
Heatest
Temptations
India
Nanis & Mier
N. Markat St
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Linton E. Main
QU. E. Cline
C. E. Cums
F. B. Sappington
Pettiown
Pillsbury Y
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GHO
Rodoge & CO
A. T. Rice & Sons
A. T. Roos & Sons
F. V. Stave
T. W. Harper's
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Chicago
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Porasso
If. V. Stave
Northwest Corner Market and
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the Railing Grocery CO
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E. Rambburg
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Potomac River
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University of Maryland
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