American History News Briefs from May 23
On May 23 in American history, key events include 1783 death of James Ott, born 1725. 1810 drowning of Sarah Margaret Fuller, born 1810. 1843 Grant's siege of Vicksburg begins with 40,000 Union troops against 20,000 Confederate defenders. 1900 death of Francis Bicknell Carpenter, born 1830. Also noted are planetary positions and a star in Perseus visible in the western sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ott
Sarah Margaret Fuller
Marchioness
d’Ossell
Chitinbersport
Mass
Long Island
Grant
Vicksburg
Francis Bicknell Carpenter
Local business listings and street addresses in Baltimore area
A fragmented OCR snippet lists businesses and locations around Market and Third Streets in Baltimore including names such as Moyer's, Carty's, Maryek's Bahn, Shipley's, Neidig & Miller, Doll Bros, Marvel City Opera House, and the Underselting Store. Contains stray marks and partial entries indicating a directory or listings page.
Among the Sick in Frederick and Vicinity
Frederick area residents face illnesses with Julia Murdock critically ill at the home for the aged. Mrs M Doll and Miss Hulda Brust are sick at home, while William Brachey remains disabled after a stroke. Luther Stull recovers after appendix surgery at Frederick City Hospital. A runaway four horse team led by Charles Rohrback caused near-miss at Empire Theater. driver praised for handling. Frederick Council No 46, U G A M plans a reception tonight with entertainment. Vic Marrand School for the Deaf will host a baseball game against Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co on the school grounds tomorrow afternoon if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Julia Murdock
M. & Doll
East Third Street
Carroll Null
City
City Hospital
Meely
Hulda Brust
West Church Street
William D. Brachey
Madason Street
Luther Stull
Thurmont
Frederick City Hospital
Charles Rohrback
Empire Theater
Saland Street
Segan
Wilcoxon and Brown
Vic Marrand School For
Aaceball Tain
Telephine Co
Freckles Vanish With Free Trial Offer from Drugstore
A vintage advertisement promises freckle removal at no cost if the product fails, urging readers to obtain an ounce of the double strength ointment from their druggist. The guaranted money back policy underscores ease of use with a few applications and a clear complexion as the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freckie-dace
Water question absorbes topic and city decision meeting
Frederick debates supplying Villa Estates with water as growth pressures rise. Aldermen tour Villa Estates and receivers to assess capacity. a water committee report and tonight’s board meeting may yield a decision. Former Alderman Lowenstein argues water preservation and Monocacy water use. concerns over storage reservoir costs and city debt. Cowden resigns as Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue after 19 years, entering real estate with State Senator Zihlman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowenstein
Villa Estates
Frederick
Water Committee
Board of Aldermen
Villa-Estattes
Walla
David Lowenstein
Frederick Users
Frederick City
Frederck
Mt. Washington
Baltimore County
Baltimore
Frederickey
Cowden
Peter G. Cowden
Republican County Committee
Allegany County
Marrland
Couden
F. N. Zihlman
Drunks Found On Street Near Market And Search Streets
Two Irishmen were found lying in the street about three this morning by Officers King and Herring. One man was located at the B. and C.D. depot and theater on South Market Street near Search Street. They were taken to jail and will be given a hearing this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Herring
South Market Street
Search Street
Lamp theft charge leads to juvenile grand jury hold
William Heffner aged 18 was arrested today on a charge of stealing a small acetylene lamp from William Fink’s buggy at Welkersville and was held for the grand jury by Judge Anders. Myrtle Rutherford, 13, of Lander, was left with her father after Justice Posey found no mistreatment by her stepmother. Carrie Rippon, seven, an orphan, was placed in the Seats’ Orphans’ Home by Justice Miller. Maryland officials notified merchants in Frederick they must disclose any use of renovated butter substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heffner
Wiliam Heffner
Willam Fink
Welkersville
Anders
Posey
Myrtle Rutherford
Lander
William Rutherford
Special Sale and Political Notices in Local Advertisements
Local shoppers are invited to a special sale on men's work and dress pants, satchels, suit cases, and trunks at the underselling store. Separate items promote political pitches for Hahn and Rice, with calls to vote, attend auctions on May 24, and support independent voters. Also listed are community events, a clam soup supper, a reception at Fredonia Council, and a dance in Braddock Heights.
Woodward Enters Frederick Mayor Race on Republican Ticket
Milton A. Woodward announces candidacy for Frederick mayor as a Republican and West Patrick Street grocer. Rumors swirl of a Citizens' ticket if party nominations offend reformers, with 300 signers needed for a petition. Osburn and Sappington are discussed as potential rivals. Mobley backs citizen slate and calls for city reform. A letter endorses Osburn, praising his time, intellect, and leadership for Frederick’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Milton A. Woodward
Woodward
Frederick
West Patrick Street
W.W. W. Osburn
Citizen’s
Geo. L. Mobley
E S
Mobley
Frank B. Sappington
W. W. Osburn
Wain
W. Osburn
Tme
Osburn
Tanpayer
G A R members meet at Camp No 17 for church service
Members gather at Camp No 17 on Sunday May 23 at 9 45 am to accompany the G A R to divine service at the Evangelical Lutheran church by order of the Camp S J Zimmerman Rec Sec The Electric Shoe Repair Shop advertises modern Goodyear Welt equipment and door to door service run by Guy Is Droneburg 210 North Market Street Also local notices urge votes for Hain for Major and advertise plants for sale and a mayoral candidate statement by Gl O Ed Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. of A
Sunnday
Evangelical Lutheran Church
S. Jos Zimmerman
Guy
Droneburg
North Market Street
Sales and real estate listings flood a local paper
An old newspaper page advertises officer itemrelics and souvenir sales at Hale Prich, plus Woman's College merchandise at half price. It lists numerous farm properties for sale across Maryland towns including Woodsboro Jefferson Hansville Frederick New London Lewistown Thurmont Urbana Frederick and surrounding areas. A dense catalog of acreage from 11 to 264 acres appears, with many locations named and multiple farm prospects offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsboro
Jefferson
Hansoville
Frederick
New London
Lewistown
Thurmont
Charlesville
Urbana
Menrovia
Petersville
Galthersiucg
Middleton
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Buckeystown
Mount Airy
Brunsalick
Utica
Heels Mall
Kew Market
Drittescre
Yellow Springs
Nea Market
Hogar Nw
Ern
William H. Smith
Court Street
Ind
PIONE
Montgomery
Bar Wain
Middletowns
Waters
Sorag
Fredererick
Brunswick
Walkeraville
New Market
Janzshaw
Last License Notice Issued By Clerk
AW traders and other persons lacking renewed licenses must pay 3 percent now or be reported to the sheriff for investigation as stated by HARRy W. BOWERS Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Harry W. Bowers
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
Mercury
Mars
Wright
Algol
Constellation
Perseus
the News
Washington
Maryland
United States Weather Bureau
Warner Calves
Ladies' Janetts
Dressers
Bostonians
Villa‘Estate Co
Aldermen
Frederek
Frederick By Casier
Corporation of
John W. Arnold
State Food and Drug Commission of
Maryland Board of Health
Hahn
Rice
C. U. A. M. Fredonia Council
Business
Third Streets
Braddock Heights
Ee Hagerstown and Frederick Railway CO
Empty Stocking Association
East Second Street
Hamburg Mountain
Mountaindale
R. R
John W. Ring
P.O
Myersville
G. Waring Tyson
Mayrer
Braddock Heichis
Boty
Frederick, Md
MR. Woodward
MR. Osburn
Hain
Major
Rm. FL Grove
South Market St
Masor
Smith
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
Do D. Baker
T. D. Barber
WM. G. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
John D. Hendrickson
Hale
PRICH
Woman's College
J. D. Tendrickson
Neidiq É Miller
Dress
Thompson
Pearre’s Pharmacy
Pearre
the Drug Store OF Special Service
S. Market ST
Neidig & Miller
John N. Brengle
Lota
Eliy
Oll
Triad
Joan N
Brengle
Chas, T. K. Young
Doubs
S&s T. Hickman
Cramer & Stauffer
ESATE
Satory “Prick
East Second
Sigry Rick
East Fifth
Clifton
Tresley Carn
Manigem Ty
M. L. Etchison
Etchison
New Citizens’ National Bank
Thos
Price
Thomas P.rice
Harry G. Tritapor
YONLS
Antf Insurance
Auié
Cranmer Town
Dred
Vilehk Ou Tine
Wredeiigh
Acreitlin d
le North Roe
Ras
P. Bullding
Sete
Court St. Mredentek
May
Tig
Gps
Grayson H. Mercer
Eleeerle
Albaugh & Harrington
Braddock
Bath
Remington
Smith-Fremier
N. Market St
Grayson H. Staley
Cotege
Keller & Toms
Frederick County
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