Dark day and historic events in the late 18th and 19th centuries
The entry lists a May 19 1780 dark day in New England beginning at 11 am. It notes 1805 Jefferson Davis and officials arriving at Fortress Monroe as Federal prisoners of war. 1918 California’s alien land bill targets Japanese. 1915 Galicia battles end with heavy casualties. Astronomical notes mention Mercury Mars Saturn Jupiter Venus and Cygnus near the northeast horizon about 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Jefferson Davis
Stas
Fortress Monroe
Galicia
Bon-Ton Special Sale and Saturday Bargains Parade
A garbled page lists shop notices and promotions from Bon-Ton and other merchants, including Saturday bargains, special meetings, and requests for workers and buyers. It mentions various businesses in Maryland and nearby towns, with sporadic ad copy and misc. notices.
Death notices of George G Dean and others in Allegany district
George G Dean aged 21 dies in Allegany Hospital Cumberland from tuberculosis after years of illness. Survived by brothers and sisters Elgin Walter John Mack May Whitehair Breeden Pearl Minnig. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm at home, Rev J T Hart officiating. Burial Park Heights Cemetery. Benjamin Hooker aged 73 11 months 24 days ex yard inspector for B&O Railroad dies. Survived by widow Sarah E Hooker two daughters Sarah E Florence and son Rev George J Hooker. Funeral from his home and burial in Loudoun Park Baltimore. Mrs Anna Steve Hammond aged 54 dies at home 2453 Maryland Avenue Baltimore survived by husband William A Hammond and two children. Formerly Miss Anna Stone of Leonardtown Md. Educated at Visitation Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Dean
George Benjami Dean
John W
Harriett $. Dean
Allegany Hospital
Cumberland
Elgin Dean
Walter Dean
John Dean
Mack Dean
May
Whitehair
Cincinnati
Pearl Minnig
Brunswick
J. T. Hart
M. E. Church
George Gletner
C. E. Bowers
Frank Kelley
Ar Mngton Alvert
Garland Hawes
Edgar Kidwell
Park Heights Cemetery
C. H. Feete
Benjamin
Hooker
Benjamin F. Hooker
Donda
Sarah E.hooker
Sarah E
Wm. A. Hammond
Anna Steve Hammond
Wiliam A. Hammond
Maryland Avenue
Baltimore
Funeral Notices for George H Rickerds and Annie M Stockman
The funeral for George H Rickerds was held Tuesday at his brother in law Roger Hoffman's home at 420 West Patrick Street with Rev. Lewis H Ewald officiating. Pallbearers included Eugene Roeiker Treward Bruchey Charles Bogler Irgiebower Roger Hoffman and Geo Kupp. Interment followed at Vit Rivet Cemetery. Thomas P Rice was funeral director. The funeral for Mrs Annie M C Stockman occurred at Zion Lutheran Church Thursday at 12:30 PM with Rev. George Uhler presiding. Pallbearers were Charles L Miss John McKenzie Edward M Staley J Jerome Putman Conrad Shaitz and Henry Shoemaker. Interment was in the cemetery adjoining the church. M R Etchison served as funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Rickerds
Roger Hoffman
West Patrick Street
Lewis H. Ewald
Eugene Roeiker Treward Bruchey
Charles Bogler
Irgiebower
Geo. Kupp
Rivet
Thomas P. Rice
Annie M. C. Stockman
Mr. Zion Litheran Church
George Uhler
Charles L. Miss
John McKenzie
Edward M. Staley
J. Jerome Putman
Conrad Shaitz
Henry Shoemaker
M. R. Etchison
Water Street Property Sold at Public Auction
Property on Water Street sold at public sale held at the Court House by assignees Charles H. Fogie and Robert L. Grandill. Purchasers include Charles He. Jones for a house on Water Street at $795, William H. Hildebrand for a dwelling on the same street at $1,000, and Harvey A. vacant lot at $400. Auctioneer Mr. Lease conducted the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water’ Street
Court House
Charles H. Fogie
Robert L. Grabdill
Charles He. Jones
Water Street
William H. Hildebrand
Same Street
Harvey
Lease
City light plant injunction arguments heard in court
Legal fight over building a city light plant continued as judges heard the city demurrer to a taxpayers bill seeking an injunction to stop awarding contracts. Arguments were lengthy with multiple city and taxpayer attorneys and a court recess before a possible final ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urner
Worthington
Peter
Edward J. Smith
John S. Newman
D. Princeton Buckey
Arthur D. Willard
Frank L. Stoner
Milton G. Urner, Sr
Leo Weinberg
Reno S
Public Service Commission
Smith
Court Grants New Trial in Troxell v Long
In Frederick the court granted a new trial in Ida A. Troxell versus Albert J. Long administrator of Charles J. Cramer deceased. The verdict of 1250 dollars for services as housekeeper at the Cramer home was set aside on grounds of excess and other reasons after arguments by F G Wagaman Leo Weinberg for Long and Hartle Wolinger and Dr Princeton Buckey for Troxell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida A. Troxell
Albert J. Long
Charles J. Cramer
Frederick
Miss Troxell
Mr. Cramer
F. G. Wagaman
Leo Weinberg
Long
Hartle and Wolinger
Princeton Buckey
Miss Troxeil
Young People at Branch Elects Nominating Committee
The Young Peoples Branch of the W C T U held a Monday night meeting led by president Ruth Rothenhoefer with songs scripture and prayer. A nominating committee including Roger Moser George Knock Roger Dansberger and Lulu Garber was named to select new officers before the next meeting ahead of the upcoming convention at New Market on June 15. London area reports 73500 miles of overhead wires and 921000 miles underground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Ruth Rothenhoefer
Catherine R. Mullican
Roger Moser
George Knock
Roger Dansberger
Lulu Garber
New Markee
Two Mothers Tell How Vinci Made Sickly Children Well
Two mothers report dramatic recoveries for their children after using Vinci tonics. Mrs F from Iola Kansas says six bottles restored appetite, sleep, and health. Mrs E from Linot Pittsburg Pennsylvania notes measles aftermath improved, strength returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
F. ©Afford
Iola
Kas
Linot
Pittsburg
Frederick
J. A. Williamson
Frederick, Md
Woodsboro Suit Against County Lost and Free Man Cleared
William Harris alias Johnson walked free after a Frederick County Court ruling voided the murder case against him for the 14 year old Emanuel Stratton killing. The trial had been postponed due to ill witnesses, with questions whether Harris was the shooter. The case arose from a prior Pittsburgh arrest and transfer to Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
William Harris
Johnson
Frederick County Court
Pittsburgh
Frederick
Aaron R. Anders
Harris
Emanuel Stratton
Lewis
Samuel A. Lewis
Alive to the Occasion Springers at the Home of Good Eats
A local listing promotes a Sunday event, and grocery items from Gitt inger's with produce like peas asparagus beans and strawberries. Also noted are notices for Catholic Club baseball gathering at Knights of Columbus, a students recital May 22 at Hood College, a public sale May 20 at 316 East Patrick Street, New York hats sale, summer store hours by local jewelers, Briscoe garage prices, and Senator Jr horse season details at Benn's Farm Frederick Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
J. Harry Kennedy
New York
D. E. Kefauver
Mullinix
Frederick. Md
Senator
Buttonswood
Parma
Blajeen
Senator, Jr
Benn's Farm
West Patrick Street
Frederick
Lewis B. Burger
Base Ball Schedule and Local Ads from Hagerstown Page
Base Ball games set for Monday and Tuesday May 22 and 23 featuring Hagerstown versus Frederick with 3 45 p m game times. Local ads promote a reduction sale by Mrs M C Getzbau gh at 111 East Fourth Street Slogan style notices advertise BLUE RIBBON GROCERY free lunch Saturday night at Stunkle's Cafe and music equipment offers for Victor Tong's Tone Stylus. Rothenhoefer ice cream highlights sanitary dairy practices with Sunday specials including Coffee Ice Cream and fresh fruit offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon-Ton
Bennett
Doll Brow
Chimineceicteiy Mewissen
Shipley
M. E. Kefauver Press Laborers
Sical L. E. Keefer
Hagerstown
Reno
Harp
Frederica
Market St. No
Reich & Keedy Sotts
Poole
J. H. Kennedy
Victor Tongs
Schbiptey’s Agricultural ‘Park
Baseball
Gittinger’s Opera House
Papa’s Daughters
Baltimore
Ry. Co
Markey’s
A Celaustets Far. & Mech
Nat
Bank
Excelsior Sanitary
Blue Ribbon
M. C. Getzbaugh
Stunkle's Cafe
Excelsoir
Rothenhoefer
Charles F. Rothenhoefer
Citizens National Bank and Silk and Cotton Goods Sale Ad
An old newspaper snippet shows a bank listing and a retail catalog line about white goods in silk and cotton. Hosiery for ladies and children, parasols, and women's neckwear are offered at prices to suit. The text references a bank amount and totals, suggesting a financial note alongside the sale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
PHE Daily News
Mercury
Mara
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
Cygnus
the News
Washington, D. C
Maryland
United States Weather Bureau
Troxell
London
Wm. Harris, Alias Johnson
Woodsboro
County
University Hospital Training School For Nurses
Helen Bertielle McSherry
E. C. McSherry
University Nurses School
Miss McSherry
Ray Weagley
Charles Weagley
Beaver Creek
Washington County
Motor Vehicles
Baughmap
Mr. Weagley
William Logan
BE. L. McLean
First
Quakertown
McLean
Atlantic City
Frederick, Middletown
Brunswick High School
Middletown
Highfield
J. E. Wantz
J. Welty Fahrney
Neal Dow
Urner, Worthington
Potter
Burgess and Commission Era
Woodeboro
Board of County Commissioners
Burgess and Commissioners
Annapolis
Goldsborough
Caleb C. Magruder
Court of Appeals
Jesse D. Price
Senate
James McG. Trippe
House
Woodshoro
Bagby
Mr. Willard
Willard
Jacob Rohrback
D. Princetor Buckey
Bartholow
Gittinger
Grocery & Liquors
Charmbury
The
Hood College Conservatory of Music
Seminary Hall
East Patrick Street
Geo. Byesing
X. R. Lease
D. C. Brish
L. Kefauver, James E. Doll
Landis. Com
Malone, Geo. B. McCleery
Briscoe
Briscoe & Regal
N. Market St
Real Est., Mort. & Inv. CO
Hamilton Street
Braddock Heights
Automobile Insurance
Grayson BH. Mercer
John Kidd
Frederick Dunation
Georgetown Pike
RFR
Pythian Castle
East Fourth St
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Victor Tong
H. F. Shipley
Church Sts
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens National Bank
SCME
Derek
AL Wroderick
Marrytard
Louedness
Bederal Theserva Bank
Banking House
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
Hanis
U. S
Nus Fund
John D. Hendrickson
Shockinett
Dame
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidio & Miller
State of
County of Frederike
G.“Zimmerman
WM. G. Zimmerman
Harry Kennedy
Thomas H. Haller
P. L. Hargett
J. D. Baker
Neidig & Millen
Potts & Griffin
Fire Muranes
Frederick and
Thomas P. Rioe
North Market Street
Markwood D. Harp
Walkereville
Markwood D
Pythien Castle
Bis
Albaugh & Harrington
Mat Wat
Ante
Groom Belek
Motors
W. Churen
W. Fite
W. Puttick Sar
4Th St. O. E
College Fark
Os Joa Ware
A. Goupom
Grayson H. Staley
Court St
Frederick City
UB. Cramer & Stauffer
Fredericen Fouscace
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