This Date in History May 20 1B Chreigier Colembes
A garbled May 20 entry recalls historic figures and events, with scattered references to Lafayette and battles, plus weather notes and a Weather Bureau forecast describing current conditions from Washington to the Great Lakes and beyond.
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Chreigier Colembes
Mel
Lafayette
Eveletia
Borat
Arctic
Tab
Sun Fener
Dale Guiertiur
Boset
New Advertisers To Day In The News
Advertisements appear in The Newt with claims of reliable notices for readers. The notice lists agents and businesses including Geo A Gilbert, George B Rodock, R G Chase Co Shoes, O U A M Prestival, Building Agents J C Hardt, Genta Furnishings John Hendrickson and an estray listing Bugs Jones.
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Newt
Geo
A. Gilbert
George
Rodock
R.G. Chase Co
O. UT
A.M. Red
N.j.c. Hardt, Prest
Genta’ Furnishings
John Hendrickson
Bugs Jones
Purely Personal in Frederick: Local Visitors Arrive and Depart
Personal notes list Mrs. Dr Williams and her daughter from Elk Ridge visiting Frederick, Mrs Hammond Urner and son returning from the South, Mr Richard Duvall of Baltimore visiting Freder. Miss Baker of Winchester guests of Miss Mary Ingle, Miss Schley of Baltimore and Miss Hemmick of Washington return to Baltimore, Samuel Wineberg of North Market Street visiting Baltimore, Charles Brengle of Washington visiting Frederick, Frank Davis of Philadelphia visiting his Frederick parents, a group from Frederick spending time in Boonsboro, David Wineberg of North Market Street in Baltimore on business.
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Dr. Williams
Little Daughter
Elk Ridge
Frederick
Hammond Urner
Litle
South
Richard Duvall
Baltimore
Freder
Miss Baker
Winchester
Mary Ingle
Record Street
Miss Schley
Hemmick
Washington
Samuel Wineberg
North Market Street
Charles Brengle
Frank Davis
Philadelphia
WiMessie
Jos. Beacht
John Kuhn
Geo. Smith
Hicks Glesmer
Corey Mercer
Frank Sheffield
Boonsboro
David Wineberg
Local Budget Briefs From Frederick and Nearby
Strawherries sold for 8 cents a box on Saturday night. Storms expected today and tomorrow. A fire department drill occurred Saturday night. equipment was moved but returned to the engine houses. Heav y rains Pros trated wheat and corn in Haserstown area. hail reported in parts of Washington county. The St. Clair Hotel at Martinsburg WV sold for 19000 to Citizens National Bank. Advertisements letters listed for Frederick City Post Office May 19 1885. call for letters within two weeks or they go to dead letter. Public notices of winter garment protection offered by The News Office. 25 cents per large paper sack.
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Haserstown
Washington County
Csir
Martinsburg
W.va
Citizens National Bank
Frederick City
Bay
Hays W. Domer
C. HB. Hansen
William Barrzon
W. M. Haber
C. C. Bietzer
Luther Law
Geo
Mattonee
New Central Hotel
James Powel
Laures
Erma
Baker
Mics
Political Field Update on Party Offices
A brief note outlines changes in political offices and ongoing field work. The report highlights party organization moves and upcoming campaigns, with emphasis on local leaders and institutional shifts affecting strategy.
Municipal election drift shows strong tickets forming
Over two weeks of campaigning activity signals budding ticket strength in both parties. Democratic and Republican camps name several ward candidates and hint at mayor nominees with Fleming and Grove among leading contenders. A third ticket has faded as Independents drop out, while final lineups remain unsettled amid ongoing negotiations and whispers of additional names.
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Severs
Sye
Fleming
Mir. Rhodes
Yeakle
Thomas
Atated
S News
Gentemen
Charles Baumgartner
George 5. Rodock
Conrad Rutland
Henry Dull
Liiely
Jas. P. Perry
G. W. Grove
Milton A. Woodward
Chas. KE. Mealey
Perry
Mr. Grove
Grove
Captain Grove
Jonathan Biser
Wilbur H. Duvall
John D. Hendrickson
John H. Abbott
George H. Zimmerman
William C. Birely
Oi Birely Brothers
Mebrle Gittinger
Birely
Board of Election Supervisors
Duvall
Mr. Gittinger
St Lesst
Belle Letters Society Meets At Male High School May 17
The Belle Letters Literary Society held its weekly meeting at Male High School on May 17. With the president absent, vice president BR Z Thomas called the meeting to order. Members read minutes, recited, and debated the motion that the pen is mightier than the sword, with the negative side prevailing.
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Bellas Letters
Belle Letires Literary Society
Male High School
BR. Z. Thomas
Jesse R.kleta
Messie. Gorman
Base Bail On Saturday Beats Brunswick In Tight Exhibition
Maryland School baseball team defeated Brunswick 16 to 13 on a Saturday tilt. Benson and Molesworth pitched for Maryland School, with Wood and five strong hitters contributing. Saturday’s win marks the second straight victory over Brunswick, as Frederick Union plans two July 4 games with Union Bridge, long touted Carrall County champions, while Taylorstown hosts Waterford in another close contest.
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Land School
Molesworth
Wood
Frederick
Brunswick
Benson
Meryland
Maryland
Satariay
Frederick Uniong
Borhcuba
Frederick Unions
Union Bridge
Union Bridge Club
Carrall County
Taylorstown
Waterford
Frank Birawnberger
Taylortown
Tayiuriown Ivet
Ecore
Election Appointments for Upcoming Municipal Election
The Board of Election Supervisors named officers for Ward 1 through Ward 5. Appointed were return judges, associate judges, tally clerks, ballot clerks, gate keepers, and door keepers. Named members include George A. Gilbert, William C. Birely, Marshall Landis, and numerous ward officers across all wards.
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Board of Election Supervisors
George A. Gilbert
William C. Birely
Marshall Landis
George Easterly
Frank Crouse
B. Clay Hall
Bradley Strawnberger
Irving Bilser
Wm. Leichertz
Elmer Hull
W. Eyler
Silas ‘Komag
Wm. H. Ailton
J. Wm. Payne
Charles Hagan
Jas. P. Parry
J. Varner Slisuce
H. Sailer
Parrot
Rhodes Kemp
Jos. L. Routzsho
Wesley Baltzell
Wm. 4
Woodward
Lewis
Death Notices of Mrs. Letitia Richardson and others
Mrs Letitia Richardson of Allegheny City Pa died last night after ill health. She leaves a husband and several children. She was the eldest daughter of the late Daniel Titlow of Frederick. Another Titlow death occurred in Chicago in February. J B W Hargett, sister of the deceased, left for Allegheny City. Oliver Myers, born in this county, died in Baltimore aged about 65. He leaves a widow and five children. Funeral at Ascension P E Church Baltimore, then interment at Mt Olivet. Garleton Warfield of Hyattstown died from paralysis on his 73rd birthday. Funeral at Hyattstown Southern Methodist Church. George E Nixdorff died in Florence S C aged one? The funeral at Third Reformed Baltimore and interment at Greenmount Cemetery.
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George Richard&ch
Letitia Richardson
George Richardson
Allegheny City
Richardson
Daniel Titlow
Frederick
George Tilow
Chicago
J. B. W. Hargett
Oliver Myers
James Oliver Myers
Baltimore
Thia County
Mt. Airy Fertilizing Company
North , Carolina
Ascension P. E. Church
Garlaon Warfield
Hyatte Town
Southern Methodist Church
Hyattstown
Aternoon
Ek. Nixdorff
Florence
5. C
George E
Tobias
Susan Nixdorff
Third Reformed Church
Paca and
Saratsgs Streets
Greenhoim Cemetery
Hotel Arrivals List From The City Hotel
Since yesterday noon the following arrivals are noted City Hotel Y H Budderson Wa B Alin Wm H Smith Baltimore B M Heckofan M C Byer 8 W Miller Geo A Fork R E Miler S E Ingle fritz F C Offer Wm Nanamaker B R Hayes J Spiker A W Miller Hagerstown R C Moore A T Barblee Washington city 1 Curtis Hotsk H M Hickman George E York 8 W Miller M C By ets A W Miller B E Miller Hagerstown George Hi Millien Union Bridge NB Wolt Columbia Pa Miss Long Baltimore John O Neill 5 O Neil Philadelphia G F Smith New Jersey county 3 Grorr Socer M Bermen Baltimore A Seniz Harrisburg Pa Wm Sowers doho Lawrence Taneytown J L John Pottstown 1 W Atlee Howard county county 12 Bay you sawt in The News.
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City Hotel
Y. H
Frederick County Historical Society closes third season
The May meeting at the secretary’s Central Bank Building featured Judge Ritchie on the Great Seals of Maryland and Mr Nelson praising the Star Spangled Banner. Exhibits included original Glass Works patents and a 1797 Mary Ogle embroidery map. Refreshments followed as the group adjourned with hopes for next winter’s meetings.
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Central Bank
Mire
Judge Ritchie
Maryland
Annapolis
Vy. Fether O*rourke
St. John's Catholic Church
Frederick
Novitiste
Osaay
Ita
Frederick J. Nelson
Frederick County
Hluttrious
Nelson
Riebl’s Mill
Buach Creek
Johnson
Harper's Ferry
New Market District
Willam Crawford Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Michael Rafeh
John Grahame
Abraham Shriver
Andrew J. Delashmutt
Wootton
Mary Ogle
Benjamin Ogie
Misa Ethel Lansdale
B. F. Lansdale
Damascus
Montgomery County
Historical Society of
Lawful Grip Escalates to Fines in Street Altercation
On Saturday night on All Barnte street officers arrested Kid Isaacs Richard Diggs William Roger and a fourth colored man after a near fight. Isaacs abused officers and faced fines totaling 166. The others paid minor fines or admitted guilt. A separate arrest by Officer Abrecht led to James Brown paying 1.85 for disorderly conduct. Frank Stanley was fined 1.45 for disturbance. A colonial tea planning meeting at the Woman's College followed at Mrs Nixdorff's home. Hood's Sarsaparilla recommended for digestion and nerves.
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Kid Isaacs
Richard Diggs
Rogera
Diggs
Rogers An
Ordee
James Brown
Abrecht
Frank Stanley
Hobbs
Shebro
Eckstein
Isay Mahagere
Womans College
Nixdorff
Mills Line Offers Ceresville Roller Flour and Supplies
An advertisement touts mill products including corn meal hominy eye chop chicken feed middlings and bran with delivery by wagon or cart. It emphasizes cash terms and cheap pricing to attract customers despite postal delays.
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Ceresville
Visit of Baptist delegates to Lime Kiln area noted
The Rev. Dr. J. E Owes of Portsmouth and Rev. Dossway of Norfolk County attended the Baptist Convention in W last week and were hosted for several days by the Hon. Mr. Grove and wife of Lime Kiln. The Grove guests escorted the visitors to nearby sites, with numerous local acquaintances meeting them. In attendance were Mrs. A. M. Yeskopp of Moorefield and Miss Laura Grove formerly of Baltimore, staying with the Groves.
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Test Werk
Inekenp
Mise Grove
Kir. Grove
Mies
Laura Grove
Appeal for aid from Frederick Nebraska lost crops distress
An 1805 appeal from Christan’s Reiger Committee seeking help for Nebraskan farmers hit by frost and ice asks Frederick Maryland citizens to organize contributions. The letter, dated May 14, requests relief before winter and mentions secretary C C Pond. Also notices on Orphans' Court inventory and releases by heirs are listed.
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Fleming
Hout County
Nun
Frederick
Maryland
Crritans’ Reiger Committee
C.C. Pond
Ice Cream and Strawberry Festival at Junior Hall
Local event listings note the Ice Cream and Strawberry Festival at Junior Hall tomorrow night under the Jr. O U O auspices, plus a literary program at the Suoor American Mechanics festival. Half fare excursion deals to Decatur and Philadelphia appear from B&O and Pennsylvaia Realldold Co. for specific dates, with return validity into late May and early July.
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Junior Hall
Decatur
Lil
Vecatur
Illc
Ite Hines
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Reallold Co
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