May 17 in American History Highlights
The Daily News notes events including the Continental Congress meeting in Providence in 1774, John Jay's death in 1829, and John C Breckenridge’s death in 1873. It also lists astronomical events from noon today to noon tomorrow with sun and moon rise times and Mercury’s appearance.
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Continental Congress
Providence
R. J
John Jay
John Cadet Breckenridge
Lincoln
Mercury
Classified Notices From Busy Corner The Armval
Fragmentary OCR item lists items for sale and rent notices, missing names and details. It mentions Glasses Lost, Exchange Bank, Ladies, Mrs. C. H. Miller, Barthalomay Beer, and addresses 317 N. Market St and 207 L, Patrick St. The jagged text hints at a small collection of local classifieds and notices.
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Exchange Bank
Fred Co
C. H. Miller Barthalomay Beer
W. H. Shipley
M. H. Winebrewer
Aec. A. Collins
N. Market St
Patrick St
Defesa. Chas
Klein
Wm. H. Griffith
Social Room Opens at United Brethren Church
A large crowd attended the opening of the church social room at United Brethren last night. The program began with singing led by the congregation, prayer by Rev. I. H. Hummelbaugh, a children’s march “Marshalled Right,” and addresses by Reno S. Harp and Rev. Hummelbaugh on church progress. A social followed with ice cream and cake, and a supper is planned for tomorrow at 4 o'clock open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
L. H. Hummelbaugh
Reno S. Harp
Hummelbaugh
Employ Resident Engineer Parlin joins Washington County water works
Raymond W. Parlin of Amherst mass has been hired as resident engineer for one year by the Washington County Water Co He is in Hagerstown now and will soon settle there with his wife He tours water works and plans a modern filtration plant at Bridgeport to produce pure water by treating with lime removal to prevent scaling in bruisers Water pipe G is connected Janitor Shaw discovers a disconnected pipe at Girls High School causing water flow repairs completed before school opens Hagerstown weighs asphalt paving urges city to acquire an asphalt plant and stop using vitrified brick James C Biehl named railway mail clerk after passing exam a Middletown teacher awaits assignment a four horse wagon carrying ninety bushels of lime breaks down on East Patrick street Meth Proot Tar Bags advertised for furs.
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Raymond W. Parlin
Amherst
Mass
Washington County Water Co
Parlin
Hagerstown
Bridgeport
Samuel KE. Shaw
Girls’ High School
East Church Street
James C. Biehl
Mr Biehl
Boss
Attorney Smith
Corporation of Frederck
Boardman
Repairs Planned to Finish Water System by September
City Attorney states improvements to the water system should be finished by September after sealed bids for asphalt lining of the eight million gallon reservoir. Hydraulic engineer William H. Boardman prepared plans to fix brick lining, clean and prime brick slopes and floor, and apply two coats of melted asphalt within thirty days of contractor selection.
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Willian H. Boardman
Mr. Probasco
Frederick
Engineer Boardman
Boardman
Nitw
Fire Escapes Planned for Montevue Buildings
County Commissioners decide to seek specifications and prices for fire escapes after warnings from State Fire Marshal Thomas Mwell about noncompliance with state law. Previously opposed due to building layout, they now plan to obtain detailed plans and cost estimates as work proceeds at Frederick water works and reservoir, pipeline, and dam projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomias Mwell
Montevue
Pastor Presented Watch to Rev George Masser of Shookstown
Reverend George Masser, pastor of several Church of God congregations in the county, received a handsome silver watch from his congregations. John Kimme of High Rock spoke gratefully for neighbors and presented the gift. Mrs. Masser and the children were also honored as guests. About 46 people attended the evening, and refreshments followed. Masser recently entered the ministry and hails from Shookstown.
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Masser
jShookstown
Eagles at Annapolis Hold Sixth State Aerie Convention
The State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Maryland opened its sixth annual convention in Annapolis, with delegates arriving and a reception by Mayor James Strange and local officials. A caucus will name officers and select the next convention host, with Hagerstown and Havre de Grace in contention. Governor Crothers named the reception committee for Cardinal Gibbons' fall anniversary celebration, expanding civic demonstration leadership to include former Maryland governors, U.S. senators, congressmen, and top state officials. county representatives Joseph D. Baker and E. Austin Baughman named for this county.
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Order of Eagles of
Maryland
Aannapolis
James Strange
A. Theodore Brady
George J. Gephardt
Annapolis Aerie
W. A. Phelan
Brunswick Aerie
State Aerie
Hagerstown
Havre de Grace
Crothers
Cardinal Gibbons
Owen B. Corrigan
Washington
United States
Congress
Court of Appeals
Baltimore
Thora
Messrs
Joseph D. Baker
E. Austin Baughman
Freight line extension opens to Grove Lime Kiln
The Frederick Railroad extension to the Grove Lime Kiln near the city connected with Carroll street tracks. This morning Grove Lime Company shipped seven loads of stone and one load of lime along the new line. Rev Ulysses S G Rapp left for Gettysburg to attend the Lutheran Theological Seminary board meeting where he serves as director.
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Frederick Railroad Company
Grove Lime
Grove Lime Company
Carroll Street
Ulysses
Rapp
Gettysburg
Lutheran Theological Semnary
New Motor Arrives for Frederick Railroad Power Plant
Engineers Coblentz and Keilholtz arrive in Hagerstown to plan a union power house for Frederick and Hagerstown railways. A large traction motor for the Thurmont division arrived in Frederick, built by Baldwin Locomotive Works and wired by General Wiring Company. Tests in Philadelphia were satisfactory. the motor weighs 28 tons and can haul about 100 tons. A second motor arrived earlier, enabling the railroads to handle freight traffic. A baggage and ticket office will be at the New City Hotel. Summer schedule begins June 4, with Thurmont service changes. Work on Middletown power equipment progresses, and South Street line work pushes ahead with new traction plow and iron poles. Keilholtz and Coblentz discuss details in Hagerstown about the union power plant, aiming for cost savings via shared current. Private car Frederick arrives for Denver visitors.
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Frederick
Western Maryland Railroad
Thurmont
Middletown
PB. O. Keilholtz
Baltimore
Frederick Railroad Company
Hagerstown Railway Company
Oscar B. Coblentz
Frederick Railroad
Reisholtz
Hagerstown
Kellholtz
Union Power Company
Monocacy
Antietam Creek
Thuringat
The Marvel Tonight The Railroad Builder Fire Devastates Line
A section of railroad track spanning a full mile burned when a massive fire fed by thousands of ties swept through. The town fire department rushed to battle the flames as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze. Crow Chiefs Defeat. Bison Potatoes lead by Frederick County Farmers Exchange delivers latest potato arrivals.
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Thanhousev
Bison
Frederick County
Filth and disease warnings from real estate agents ad
An advertisement from She Model Young and Staley Real Estate Loan and Insurance Agents urges readers to consider disease germs inhaled before the "spotless day" and promotes Victor Liver Syrup as a remedy in a blunt health pitch about filth and illness.
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Young & Staley, Real Estate, Loan & Insurance Agents
Victor
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Land of Harmony
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