May 23 in American History Highlights
May 23 entries recall 1781 Washington and Rochambeau planning attack on New York, 1783 James Otis death, and 1844 Federal army under Grant crossing North Anna river after Lee's entrenched forces. Astronomical notes list evening stars Mercury Mars Venus Saturn and morning Jupiter with Algol Demon Star visible northwest near the Pleiades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bie
Count de Rochambeau
New York City
James Otis
Grant
North Anna River
Lee
Spottsylvania
Mercury
Mars
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Pleiades
Rich Find From Wrong Bank Heirs to Share
A. S. Whitehill of Union Bridge learns his mother Mrs. Sarah E Whitehill left a $1000 deposit at Frederick County National Bank that grew to nearly $1500 over years. After a wrong turn to the bank, administrators will finalize the estate to pay the heirs, including Whitehill and his sister, equally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.” S. Whitehill
Union Bridge
A. S. Whitehill
Sarah E. Whitehill
Sarah E. Whitehilll
Nannie Whitehill
Frederick County National Bank
Frederick
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Sarah E Whitehill
Mt Airy Children Burned Bring Treatment At Montevue
Henry Dodson of Mt Airy has two children entered at Montevue Hospital after a coal oil fire. A 14 month old girl is horribly burned, a four year old boy is expected to recover. The mother died days later at Montevue from burns. Dr J D Chaney transported mother and children. Jacob Murray Shook of West Patrick Street is confined with tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy
Montevue
Henry Dodson
Montevue Hospital
J. D. Chaney
Monterue
Kickapon Worm Killer Ad Makes Bold Health Claim
An old style advertisement touts Kickapon Worm Killer as a candy that fights intestinal worms. It warns of a child’s stomach distress and fetid breath with phrases calling for immediate use and urging readers to buy a box today.
Apparent Slight to City Cleared Ahead of Frederick Trip
Frederick Board of Trade President Cronenburg reports no official slight to Frederick in plans for Home Coming Week. Copies of the anniversary booklet were old, only 10 000 printed, and a two week demonstration may move Frederick and Annapolis trips to the second week. Knights of Pythias to parade in uniform with a lodge float and funds already raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cronenburg
Frederick Board of Trade
Baltimore
Knights of Pythias
Frederick
Dronenburg
Annapolis
Cronenburg
Red Men To Dedicate Hall At Sabillasville
Tomorrow the Red Men lodge will dedicate a new two story frame hall at Sabillasville with state officers of the Improved Order of Red Men and local Chippewa Tribe members present. Great Sachem Jacob Stump and other officers from Cumberland Baltimore and the Eastern Shore will attend. The Brunswick High School defeated Sandy Hook 11 to 5 on the former's grounds yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savillasville
Order of Red Men
Sabillasville
Sabiillasville
Jacob Stump
Cumberland
Sagamore
Oliver Ridgway
Eastern Shore
J. C. Littleton
Baltimore
John H.walker
Wampum
Albert A. Baker
Brunswick High School
Sandy Hook
Chamberlain's Liniment Admired By Family In Wabash
Tale preparation is intended for rheumatism lame back sprains and the aliment. It is a favorite with people well acquainted with its splendid qualities Mrs. Charles Tanner Wabash Ind Ra of iff I have found Chamberlain's Liniment the best thing for lame back and sprains I have used it works like a charm and relieves pain and soreness It has been used by others of my family as well as myself for upwards of twenty years 25 and 40 cent bottles For sale by all dealers w Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tanner
Wabash
Ind
Chamberlain
Gale
Judge Motter Sells Home On O Por Sumtown Pike
The suburban property of Judge John C. Motter on the O P or sumtown pike was sold this morning to L. J. McCartney of Virginia, who will reside there after September 1. The 42 acre estate, modern and handsome, was sold through W. Xlolliffe. McCartney, a Barbours Creek merchant with large farm interests, moves from Craig county to Frederick. price reported near 16000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Motter
O'Porsumtown Pike
L. J. McCartnay
Virginia
W. XN. Jolliffe
Motter
Udge Motter
Frederick
McCartney
Barbours Creek
Craig County
S. A. Shaver
Johnson
Charles Firestone
Hahn
Funeral of Dr Jacob Shimer of Baltimore Follows Train Arrival
The funeral for Dr Jacob Shimer of Baltimore was held today after the 12 30 train from Thurmont. Accompanied by sister-in-law Mrs Mollie Reifsnider-Pue and Mrs Hugene F Cordell matron of the Home where he died the remains were interred in Mt Olivet Cemetery. Rev Douglass Hooff officiated with pallbearers from Thomas P Rice funeral establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Shimer
Baltimore
Thurmont
Mollie Reifsnider-Pue
Hugene F. Cordell
Mt. Olivet
Ceme‘tery
Douglass Hooff
Thomas P.rice
Bargains From The Susy Corner And Local Goods
Local ads list 3 cakes soaps 11c 7 rolls 25c 50 envelopes 5c and more. Includes 8 ball croquet set 95c Canvass hammocks $1.59 garden seeds tonight only K ironing wax 5c and assorted household items. Also notices: prohibition of trespassing on Frederick and Woodsboro Turnpike. graduation gifts and school events at Boys High School Field Day May 28. alumnae meeting at Girls High School March 26. Round trip to Baltimore Sunday excursion $1.25 by Hagerstown and Frederick Ry. Co.
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Grace
Lifeless Body of Man Found In Culvert Near Brunswick
Clyde V. Ilawes a yard conductor of the Hy & OQ Brunswick was found dead under a culvert southwest of the Stanford Ol tanks at the railroad yards. Inquest set for 2 pm with magistrate Meiers and Dr H S Hedges assisting. Death likely accidental after a fall. Hawes left behind a second wife and four children. He was about 26, a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and known in Brunswick society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde V. Ilawes
Hy & OQ
Brunswick
Meiers
H. 8. Hedges
Peete
Ddawes
Havea
Hawes
Red Men's Hall
New Addition
Thomas
John Thomas
Brotherhood of
Community notices and events in Frederick area
A compilation of local notices includes a call for U S A members to assemble Sunday at 10 to join a G A R parade to Divine Service, raffle ticket turn in details, lime and stone supply ad from Tabler Lime & Stone Co, Walkersville Dance and Imperial Orchestra music times, Bradshaw furniture sale, a special flower offer from R E Creager, and Mt Zion Lutheran Sunday School planning a picnic on July 25 with Welton Springs Concert Band providing music.
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Camp No. 17
United Brethren Church
Mt. Zion
John Heltersgrove
Welton Springs
Desirable Farm for Sale Near Frederick with 56 Acres
For sale a fine dairy farm six miles from Frederick offering a brick house bank barn 40 by 80 and rich land on 56 acres. Convenient to trolley and State Route. Price 310000. Call to view the desirable farm assortment.
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Frederick
Harry G
Tritapor
AMW Insurance
Lewistowne
Nice Property
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Wonodaboro
Tinal
Feugniville
Wien Veville
Notice to the Public from Frederick Eagles convention
Notice warns the public that Kenneth Young or any agent has no connection or authority to solicit advertising for the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention in Frederick the week of July 6. Frederick Aerie No. 1067 will publish the official souvenir program and advertising book. Also ads for portraits and photography offered by Tate and attractive styles, plus a farmers notice seeking sugar corn at Colt-Dixon Packing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranenburg
Frederick
Kenneth Young
Order of Eagles
Frederick Aerie
Chas. R. Hoffman
W. P. Attest
Ernest M. Fox
Coilt-Dixon Packing Co
In Memoriam Salome Baer by Her Daughter Mary
In memory of Salome Baer who died May 24, 1949. The poetess notes May brings sadness as five years pass since the loss. A daughter Mary writes of longing, wondering what the mother would say about changes since that day.
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Salome Baer
Mary
Braver’s Drug Store Ad Promotes Beet Producers
Dr. J. E. Waltman of Central is temporarily at Central Trust Co. Hideo Phone 755-K. Our developing preniing the very beet that can be producers Braver's Drug Store. Advertisement.
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J. E. Waltman
Central
Central Trust Co
Hideo
Braver’s
Undefined street map fragment prompts local noting
An OCR fragment lists scattered street names and intersections including Market EL and South &t. E and W. Church, Second St, Third St, Sixth St, Madison St, Troll Avenue, with no clear event or context provided.
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the Daily News
Maryland—Fair
United States Weather Bureau
Ligen Dusters
Bostonians
Iscee Rosemont
Peder’s Spec. Co
Bouvier Mig. Co
W. South St
B. Willard
N. Market St
Donsife’s
Geo. F. Thomas G. H. R. Alumnae
E. Kepner
J. D
Jacob Murray Shook
Patrick
Pres
Pythians
Judge Motter
Jd. McCarthy
Frederick and Woodsboro Turnpike
Frederick and Woodsboro
Waterman, Parker, Conklin
the Clean Store
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Girls’ High School
Grand Union
North Market Street
Geo. F. Thomas
Baltimeore
HI Agerstown & Fred. Rwy. CO
IK Culvert
Brunswick B. & C
Clyde V. Hawes
Herbert Schroeder
West Patrick Street
U. S. of A
Moose
Chas
Tabler Lime & Stone CO
Frederick, Md
Walkersville Baseball Club
Gilbert's
Imperial Orchestra
Saint Street
Bradshaw
Verbenas
Coleus
Ager
R. E. Creager
K. Thurmont
Citizens National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Asst
Joseph McDivit
Cashler
Tuomas H.tallen
Daniel BakeEn
C. H. Conzer
P. L. Hagarrt
Joan 8. NewMan
J.D. Baker
GEO. L. Cramer & Bone
Hartford Fire Insurance CO
Hartford Conn
Safeta
Cramer & Stauffer
Cramer & Stauffer. Real Estate and Loans
Court Street
Pesere
John D. Hendrickson
Coleing
Ark
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Sotal
Miessa
Pearre’s Pharmacy
Pearre
the Drug Store
S. Market ST
WM. H. Enock
W. H. Knock
S. Market ST. Frederick, MD
Grayson H. Staley
Yellow Springs
Josiah R. Feaga
Tate
Burger Studio
Xni
Macket St
C. £. Cline
M. L. Etchison
Traddovie _No. 40
Thomas P. Rice
John N. Clary
Real Estate and Loans
B. Ind St
Madison St
B. Carroll
2Nd St
West Barrick Street
F. G. Thomas & Son
West Patrick ST
Grayson H. Mercer
San Digan
Jennie Biser
Shookstown
Catoctin Mountain
Houe
Albaugh & Harrington
Albaugh & Harrington. Real Estate & Insurance Agents
Garrow
Winchester
D. St. Brunswick
Market St
Chas. T. K. Young
College Park
Icity
Pythian Castle
Washington Junction
Buckeyatown
Frederick County
Brunawick
Dickerson
Douis
Adamatown
Buckeystown
el Rich
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