May 17 in American History and celestial notes
Highlights include the Continental Congress proposal at Providence and a Civil War crossing at Black River with Confederate retreat and bridge burn. Also note the death of John Cabell Breckinridge, born 1821, former vice president and Southern Democrat rival to Lincoln. Evening and morning celestial listings accompany the brief.
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Continental Congress
Providence
Eh Black River
Miss
Grant
John Cabell Breckinridge
Lincoln
Sements Today at Market Street and Remedies Co
Readable fragments show names of places and firms including 837 North Market Street, 108 Record Street, Victor Remedies Co, and Dorsey & Co. The text lists local businesses and individuals without a clear news event or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rosenstock
St. Win
E. C. Shook Victor Remedies Co
Ee G.i Dorsey & Co
Lamp Explodes In Hall Sparks Fire At Zimmerman Residence
A lamp in the hall at East Patrick Street exploded while the family was away last night about 9:30 and started a small blaze. Henry A Hahn and Dr Robert L Hammond saw the glow, alerted Mr Zimmerman, who then allowed entry and quickly extinguished the flames. Rugs burned, stair banister charred, and wall paper damaged by smoke. lamp oil bowl broken and chain melted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E Zimmerman
East
Patrick Street
Henry A Hahn
Zimmerman
Robert L. Hammond l
Masone Temple
Adolphus Fearhake
S. G. Duvall
G CG Waters
B Ramsburg
I. J. McCafffy
McCurdy
Inne
Dvil Corps
McCardell
Baldric
Ip Ae
Among the Sick Residents of Frederick and Vicinity
Items note residents confined to home due to illness including Mrs Harvey Wiles of Water Street and Mr John Gittinger of North Bentz Street, with Mrs E C Shepherd improving under Dr McCurdy. Miss Clara Brubaker near Lander has been admitted to City Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Harvey Wiles
John
Gittinger
North Bentz Sixcet
E. C Shepherd
McCurdy
Clara Brubaker
Near Lander
Ibis County
City Hospital
W. Harry Haller
KF. J. Newman
Wa W. Doub
Wm. H. Merhling
G. M. Shank
Harry Miller
H. O. McLane
T. Uulfner
G. M. Webler
Miriam Evans
Mary and Pauling McCardell
Alice Dean
Willian Motter
Elizabeth Craigmile
Marie Senseney
Miss Graff
Nannie Potts
Charlotte Baker
Miss Thom
Lola Motter
Nellie Myers
Crace Zimmerman
Miss Zromeman
Hilda Zacharias
Lucy Thomas
Ethel Fitzpatrick
Miss Kelver
Ramsburg
Aoe
E L. Beckley
Eol Bowlus
W. L Ramsburg
Albert Coblentz
Middletown
Work of Death Mrs Henrietta Palmer Palmer
Mrs Henrietta Palmer a respected 69 year old woman died last night at 734 East Street from apoplexy. She had long served the Tate Douglass Hargett and Mr Buxton families. Survived by two sons John W Palmer of Carroll County James Palmer of Reading Pa and two daughters Margaret Fiie and Georgianna Mirdic on this city. Also six grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 3 pm at Quinns Church with interment at Green Mount Cemetery. Thomas Price is the funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Pat Mir
Henrietta Palmer
East Street
Tate Douglass Hargett
Buxton
John W. Palmer
Carroll County
James Palmer
Reading
Margaret Fiie
Georgianna Mirdict
Health Boosts Success Says Chamberlain's Tablets Ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a health aid that improves digestion and appetite. It claims regular bowel function and overall well being, suggesting the tablets move the bowels and strengthen digestion. Sold by all dealers as a general remedy.
Skip Charged With Skipping Bill in Frederick
Charles H Thompson a young man who worked in Frederick left town after a $20 board bill at Mr Chas Poole. He faced Justice Fabian Posey for skipping the bill. Constable Chester Hauver located Thompson at Point of Rocks where he was working for B and O. Thompson promised to pay and was released with the understanding he would settle the account soon or be hauled up again. The Hagerstown Frederick Railway Co ordered seven double truck interurban cars from Brill Co Philadelphia for the Hagerstown end. First two cars due in two weeks, remainder in about four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Thompson
Frederick
Chas. Poole
Fabian Posey
Chester Hauver
Thompson
Point of Rocks
Hagerstown and Frederick
J "G Brill Co
Philadelphia
Hagerstown
Local Bargains And Dances At Heights
Special sale items at Etchison Furniture include 3190 white enamel beds for 1.99 and 1.90 price points, plus miscellaneous goods like window screens and stationery. Miss Ritchie's private dance announced for Heights on Tuesday evening May 24 with a special car from Square Corner at 8.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Etchison
Etchison Furniture Store
Armed Mountain Man Targets Rival in Brutal Domestic Fight
Roy Ramsburg of Mountainale went armed after seeing his wife with Frank Marly and his wife in their lap. Witnesses testified to brutal beatings, threats, and a two night mountain sleep for the wife who said she would rather die than return. Ramsburg admitted love for his wife yet sought to take her home by force. He faced assault and battery and concealed weapons charges with bail set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ramsburg
Mountaindale
Frank Marly
Ramsburg
Barly
Posey
Charles Morningstar
Herida
Sit
Atak Ramsburg
Pete Gilbert
Barry
Magis‘trate’ Posey
Grand Jury
Reno S. Harp
Special Sunday offerings at The Buffalo and Panama Canal lecture
Special for Sunday at The Buffalo features spring chicken soft shell crabs and deviled crabs shad and shad roe frogs meats of all kinds and soft drinks served by Louis Otteh proprietor. The Panama Canal in Picture and Story screens Monday May 19 at the YMCA Auditorium with 2600 feet of motion pictures and 100 stereopticon views by Mr Wills F Thomas travel lecturer of Washington. Admission for all students matinee 3 45 pm admission 1c. Also notices include plumbing license meeting in Frederick Maryland May 21 at 10 am by the State Board of Plumbing Commissioners and a Frederik Civic Club meeting May 25 at 3 34 pm. Auto trips to Gettysburg 16 passenger auto ready for livery service rate 1 75 per head. Sunday excursion to Baltimore leaves Frederick 7 10 am returns 4 35 pm or 5 45 pm. Frederick Railroad Co.
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Buffalo
Louis Otteh
Panama Canal
Wills F. Thomas
Washington
State Board of Plumbing Commissioners
Frederick
Frederick City
Albert Bean
Gettysburg
Frederick Cit
New Neckwear and Dresses Edge into Ladies Wear Section
The store announces updated neckwear including lace collars and jabots to $1.25, ruffled plaited options, and embroidered lace collars from 25¢ to $3.00. New dresses arrive with white halting trimmed styles at 4.00 to 15.00, plus Middy outfits and children’s styles. Saturday specials feature gloves, undergarments, bedspreads, towels, and fabrics at discounted yard prices.
Chas L Stokes Shoes Repairs Advertised Services
The Leader notes Chas L Stokes at 302 N Market Street offering prompt care for shoe repairs with two first class shoemakers, inviting customers to send in work and requesting phones 334k. Also mentions Cottage For Sale at Braddock Heights with mountain top view and easy terms, possession at once and location in Frederic, Md. An establishment at 20 North Market St offers Glory Date and Royal Pilsen Ber, with White Cross Milk Co advertising and a phone number 96.
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Chas. L. Stokes
N. Market Street
Braddock Heights
Frederici, Md
North Market St An
Apner-Drury’s
Barthlow & Keyser
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Dachive
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Masonic Temple
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Knights Templar
Dri Corps
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Richard Potts
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EK Moore
H. A C. Meier
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F. B. Sappington, Jr
G. HH. Staley
K S Toms
L J. McCurdy
H. J. Kefanuver
Wm. ¢. Birely
EB. K. Moore
RFE Delaplaine
S S. Muller
S. G. Duval
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Scumidt & Gilbert
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Jerederick, MD
WM. G. Baker
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WM. G. Zimmerman
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Agsat
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P. L. Hagcert
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Pearre’s Pharmacy
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Pas
J. D. Hendrickson
Neldig & Miller
Abe
Neldig.& Miller
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Court
Keller & Toms
City Hotel
Frederick County
American Bonding Company
Grayson H. Staley
Grayson
Staley
Tobave
Braddoce Heights
Soom
Troom
J. D. Baker
Schmidt & Gilbert
Sample
White Cross Milk CO
Grove
South Market St
M. L. Etclnson
Etclison
New Citizens’ National Bank
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Thos. P. Rice
North Market Street
Thomas Y. Rich
Harry G. Tritapoh
Tyalgo
Grayson H. Mercer
Haat
Melrose Ave
Roanoke
Omics Con-Church
Allsaugh
Starrington
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Salis
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