This Date In History May 20 from The Daily News
A compact homage recalls May 20 with achievements and deaths across eras including Christopher Columbus and Charles Lamb, noting figures like Dolly Madison and Jose Mort. The slice mentions historic milestones, shifts in empires, and late 18th to 19th century events with scattered references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Valladolid
Spain
Dorothy Paine
Dolly Madison
North Carolina
James Madison
Mary Law
Charles Lamb
London
Michael Gortchakof
Crimea
Pulend
Boro
Rai
Arisobe
Hudson T
Yutea
Oled
Jose Mort
The Weekly News overview and midweek ads
The Weekly News highlights a broad mix of features and departments including war recollections by Captain George L Kilmer and General Fits John Porter, plus household, dairy, farm, live stock, and Sunday School lesson content. The issue also lists new advertisements and services for sale or loan across twelve pages, with brief notices for positions and goods.
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TEE Wresty News
Mary Jane
George L. Kilmer
John Porter
Yorktown
Talmage
Fell
Thelvo
Oparte
Poland
China SwineChas
Lawrence
Martha
Jonez
Difendil & Co
Geo
E. Myer
Ammond Urner, Trust
Snnenenesseeonnen Sromernen
D. Bo Fire
W. A. Mansfield
Ererseneessateosene
Nee Arentae
W.A. Mansfield
Eee
Donugiss
H. Hargett
Broad, Quirky News Briefs From Berlin to Vermont
Berlin lacks newsboys while odd snippets note Uncle mers and colic, a future sweet girl, a skilled machinist with vices, and Governor Grout of Vermont tapping maple trees to yield 12 000 pounds of sugar. It also cites railroad needs 200 000 acres of forest for crossties, and the human blood estimate per pulsation about 28 pounds total with 10 pounds circulating each beat. Maryland Prisoners Aid head G M Gofith to visit Frederick jail for inspection. Six gold fish join others in Court Park fountain basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grout
Vermont
Derby
United States
Gofith
Maryland Prisoners’ Aid Association
Frederick
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for cures in local notice
The notice mentions Edward F. Street of the B and C R R Pittsburg traveling to fit at residences on West Franklin Street Hagerstown. It notes L. A. Hager recovering after five weeks of illness following a visit to Frederick. It proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as meritorious, claiming it has achieved thousands of cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Street
B.&c.r BR
Pittsburg
George F. Updegraf
West Franklin Street
Hageratown
Frederick
L. A. Hager
Hood
Convention Session Notes on Episcopal Church Matters in City
Yesterday and last night the Protestant Episcopal Convention met in Baltimore with Bishop Paret in the chair. Reports covered new parishes clergy deaths libraries and church extension while a debate over library funds and bishop elections occupied much of the discussion. The meeting featured remarks by Rev. J. C. Gray Rev. Arthur Chilton Powell and Secretary Peregrine Wroth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strncon
Protestant Episcopal Convention
Paret
Paine
Hodges
Shipwith Wilmer
Webb
McComas
J. C. Gray
Elkridge
F. VW. Rhodes
Baltimore
Clarence Buell
Committee On Missions
Gambrali
Sidig
Bar
G. Baveratick
Frostburg
G. Bragg
Baltmore
United States
Bragg
Purcell
Gray
Humphrey
Brokes
May
Archdeacon Powers
Osborne Ingle
Arthur Chilton Powell
Grace Church
Powell
Lfe
Streich
Pennsylvania
Peocsyvanis
Roy
Peregrine Wroth
Bacon
Frederick
Rav
F. W. Clampett
Br. Peter's Church
Ehil Morring
Wroth
John T. Mason
Edward Ingle
Washington County
Antietam Pariah
Aime County
St. Ann's
Council of the Episcopal Church
Fredericksburg
Keerl
Maryland
Whittingham
Hobart Smith
C E Harding
R. A. Poole
Ray
Theo. Gimbrail
Bsltimore
Louis Brown
Allegany County
Lawrence B. Kerp
Randolph Shepherd
Father O'Rourke
Tancy
Reva
Hench
McKenney
Whitche
Hacker
de. Trapnell
Point of Rocks
Ignatius Dorasy
William Downe
Jessa Downey
David
Goldeborough
Walkersville
Thomas Johnson
Adamstown
John L. Jordan
Jordan
Bronawick
Charles Markell
George C. Bfidt
Georgis Strider
Virginia
Julius Grammar
Maryland Name and History Queried by Local Letter
A reader disputes the state name Maryland and its colonial origins, citing the charter of Cecil Calvert and historical authorities. The letter argues the form Maryland honors Mary and notes linguistic points, urging accuracy in the Tax News. The second letter thanks The News for coverage and corrects a previously stated hunting ban, warning that foxes and gray squirrels cannot be killed before June 15, and detailing enforcement.
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Tax News
State of
Maryland
Jim
Cecil Calvert Jane
Bazach
Bacon
Catin Newe
Marie
I. c
Mary's Land
Henriette Maris
Henry IV
France
Charies I
Stuart
Calvert
Bancroft
The
United States
Ma~ Skerry
Mary’aland
Joshra
Maryland Governor Lowndes Attends Episcopal Convention in Frederick
Governor Lloyd Lowndes arrives with Cumberland Church delegation and joins sessions at Saint Saints church. Baltimore’s Lawrence B Kemp also arrives. They tour the city, with local citizens seeking his support for a U.S. Senate bid, though the governor stays focused on church duties and Decoration Day plans.
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Lloyd Lowndes
Cumberland Church
Episcopsi
al Saints
Cburch
Lawrence B. Kemp
Baltimore
Frederick
Lowndes
Kemp
Drita
G. C
Lowndes Iz
Rederick
United States
Maryland
Ion
Ehave
Pairfax Schley
City Aldermen Review Water Supply Debates and Contracts
The Baltimore style council meeting covered payments to district superintendents and vendors, a proposal to link Flaming Creek water piping postponed due to legality, coal bids opened with Markell & Trail winning, police uniforms awarded to B Rosengard & Sons, and judicial fines reports accepted before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Blue Coal and Coke Company
George's Creek
Cumberland
Merchants’ Coal Co
Bess Cumberland
Markell & Trail
Georges Creek
Hiller & Co
Georges’ Creek
Kelier, Newman & Co
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Rosenstock Brothers
B. Rosenoar & Sons
Rosengar & Sons
Justice of the Peace
T. M. Liser
Justice of the Pasce B.C. White
Explosion at Emmitsburg quarry injures two workers
Samuel Cool and John O'Conner employed by the Sisters of Charity were severely injured in a blast at Emmitsburg quarry. Cool suffered severe facial disfigurement and lost a hand, while O'Conner lost an eye and sustained facial destruction. They were attempting to reload powder after a misfired blast and were transported to St Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia.
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Emmiteburg
Samuel Cool
John O'Conner
Sisters of Charity
Emmitsburg
O'Conazer
St. Jozeph’s Hospital
Phlatelphia
Iast
Ghar Frares Scc No 48 Plans May Smoker
G H A R and Frares Scc No 48 of G A M met in their hall to finalize plans for a smoker next Wednesday night May 26. Eight new members were installed along with several applicants. The group describes itself as an active, energetic young men’s society aligned with American traditions.
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Frares Scc
Key Council
G. A.M
Spcces
Ametizsa
Bicycle rider near horse causes crash on North Market
Mr. Stanley Young rode up North Market street when he passed close to a horse in front of Hartcock's blacksmith shop. The horse kicked the bicycle, tipping the rider and toppling the wheel with only slight damage and no injuries reported.
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North Market Street
Stanley Young
Hartcock
Albaugh Joins Baltimore Mutual Aid Society as Agent
Eugene H. Albaugh, a well known young businessman, has connected himself with the Baltimore Mutual Aid Society headquartered on East Patrick Street. He will serve as an active and energetic agent for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Eugene H. Albaugh
Baltimore Mutual Aid Society
East Patrick Street
Albaugh
Seen Twice Bowles Reported Near Urbana
A Frederick report says Owen Bowles was sighted twice yesterday near Urbana. His brother Stephen Bowie was in Frederick this morning and provided no information about the murderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Owen Bowles
Urbana
Stephen Bowie
Fence Erected at Prohibition Park Enhances Engebrecht Home
Mr H. J. Beard of Feageyilie has just completed a handsome fence in front of the lawn at Prohibition Park, the residence of Jacob L. Engebrecht, adding greatly to the place's appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Beard
Feageyilie
Prohibition Park
Jacob L. Engebrecht
Consul Sams in Frederick for Episcopal convention
Mr. Conway W. Sams, chief Consul of the Maryland Division, L. A. W., visits Frederick to attend the Episcopal convention and to arrange state meet details. He will confer with the Frederick wheelmen on accommodations and the racing program, and oversee prize and race arrangements. Louis Wetherill, racing board chairman, also plans to visit Frederick to inspect the new bicycle track and coordinate state championship races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway W. Sams
Frederick
Baltimore
Hams
Maryland
Same
Louis Wetherill
4 Vision Racing Board
Deeds Recorded for Frederick County Properties
Property transfers listed include Mordecai C. Jones to Alice J. Jones for 3000 dollars. John F. Himes and wife to Thomas C. Cunard. John J. Dakehart et al. to Emma C. Moore. Benny P. Nusbaum to John A. Portam. Heirs of S Hoover to Clara V. Morgen. Sophie E K Brace and husband to Andrew J. Klein. Frank L Stoner and Charles P Levy trustees to Joseph G. T. Schroyer. Totals vary by parcel. valuations range up to 10378 dollars.
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Mordecai C. Jones
Alice J. Jones
Frederick County
John F. Himes
Thomas C. Cunard
John J. Dakehart
Enma C. Moore
Benny P. Nusbaum
John A. Portam
New Market Literary Club Meets in May Gathering
The New Market Literary Club met Friday evening May 14 in their rooms with Miss Marseiline Biler presiding. Dr. Clay absent, Mr. Maynard acted as retiring secretary. Minutes were read and approved, programs and play reports updated, readings listed including Origin of Romance by Miss Alice Wood and other selections. The group adjourned to meet on the Alsat instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Market Literary Club
Hoor
Marseilne Biler
Clay
Maynard
Alice Wood
Senner
Mies
Gertrude Sullivan
Henry Russell
Bible Critics Talk and YMCA Events Preview
On Sunday next Prof Cyrus Tronas will speak on The Bible and Its Critics before the YMCA men’s meeting. The YMCA wheel club plans a Friday run to Walkersville leaving at 6 30. Strawberries for the auxiliary social set for next Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The reception committee meets tonight at clock to finish the outline of plans for social work next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Tronas
Y.M.C. A. Wheel Club
Walkersville
Compliments to a Former Frederick Genety Gift
Last May Mrs Barhat wife of the asphalt magnate gave one hundred and fifty dollars to the Humane Society of Washington DC for prizes to seventh and eighth graders in the district for kindness to animals. Prizes were not distributed until a month ago. Miss Bettie Getzsndanmer, formerly of this county, won second prize among over three hundred competitors and is congratulated on her success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Genety
Barhat
Asphalt Millonaire
G.v
S.ty
Humane Society of
Weahington
D.C
Bettie Getzsndan
Mer
Misa Bettie
Mount St Mary's College Defeats Pennsylvanias State College
Mount St Marys College defeated Pennsylvanias State College of Belfonte at Emmitsary yesterday afternoon 13 to 9. Mountaineers led until the seventh inning as Kennas wildness helped keep it close. he fanned eleven. Kelly's base running and Murphy catching for Mountaineers and Hayes fielding for State College stood out. Batteries Kenna and Murphy for Mount Mountaineers Brant Finley and Splearuan for State College.
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Mount St. Mary’s College
Pennsylvanas State College
Belefonte
Emmitssary
Mountaineers
Kenna
Kelly
Murphy
Felding
Hayes
State College
Mount St Mary
Kenna and
Brant
Finley and Splearuan
Orchestral Concert at City Opera House
The City Opera House Orchestra led by John W. Neipold rehearses nightly for a Tuesday benefit concert at the Opera House. The ensemble has secured the choicest latest music and appeals to the public to attend and support this first benefit event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House Orchestra
John W. Neipold
Opera House
Frederick Berries Trade Well At Market
Country strawberries sold on the streets yesterday for ten cents a box. The finest berries at market this morning brought sixteen cents.
All for the Lap and Her Wheel in Bandle Gear
Fragmentary civic ad style note praises wheel related gear with advice on corsets and wheel use. Mentions Mota gloves described as best for the bandole and emphasizes reliability and correct apparel for operating the wheel device.
Bicycle shop repairs and seasonal foods offered in Frederick
Local notices advertise bicycle rim enameling and repairs at H F Brkleys near North Market Street. Fragrant food stalls promise soft crabs and Friday soups at Junior Hall with a strawberry fete by the Ladies Auxiliary. A Frederick Building Association stock issue and loan program details are listed, along with musical instrument displays at Birely’s Palace of Music and Singer sewing supplies.
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B.C. A
Frederick Select Grehedra
Gables’ Auxiliary
Frederick Building Association
W. L. Carty
Frederick City
Jean C. Haupt
Singer
N. Market Street
City Hall
The
Singer Manufacturing Co
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J. J. Remsburg
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J. J. Remeruegi
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