ZBE Daily News History Highlights May 23 1783 1924 1915
May 23 1783 James Otis, patriot orator of the Revolution, killed by lightning at Andover Massachusetts born 1725. 1824 Ambrose E Burnside, Federal general in the Civil War, born died 1881. 1915 Italy calls 3,500,000 troops to colors as Germany cuts diplomatic ties. Astronomical events note evening stars Mercury Mars Saturn morning stars Jupiter Venus Algol visible in the northwest evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Otis
Andover
Mags
Ambrose E. Burnside
Italy
Germany
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
First Battle Over Plant To Taxpayers
Frederick county court overruled the city demurrer in a suit by 115 taxpayers to stop a municipal electric light plant without Public Service Commission consent. The court held Culler’s low bid and direct involvement in the project violated public trust and law, ordering the city to answer within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Urner
Glenn H. Worthington
Edw. C. Peter
Public Service Commission
Lloyd C. Culler
Frederick
Board of Aldermen
Culler
Frederick County
Edward C. Peter
Historical Society Meeting and Local Notices Packed
Fragmented OCR lists local items including a historical society meeting, a furniture store shout, boarding and rental notes, and various business names such as McCutcheon s Furniture, Berman Opt Co, McCleery s Jewelry, and Farmer s Supply Co, reflecting a community page with notices and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G
Wers Lumber Co., Ag
Beagle Mrs. Besant
N. Market St
Dane “Berman Opt. Co
Engin McCleery
Nature Shaped Shoes
Markey’s
Ie Historical Society
City
Seine
Farmer's Supply Co
Deaths and funeral notices from Frederick area
Mrs N W Hackelton of Greenville D C died May 17 at her daughter's home after a three week illness. She leaves two daughters Mrs Robert McPherson and Mrs M H Parsons. She was former principal of Frederick Female Seminary. Edward Foland, 34, died at home 11 East Sixth Street after lifelong residence in the city. He leaves a widow, five sons, two daughters, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm with services at the house and Mt Olivet cemetery. Thomas P Rice Funeral Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Hackelton
Greenville
D. C
Robert McPherson
M. H. Parsons
Hackelton
Frederick Female Seminary
Frederick
Edward Foland
John Foland
East Sixth Street
Foland
William
Charles
John
Frank Foland
Harry Alvin
Philadelphia
Harry Kline
Baltimore
Frank Knipple
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Thomas P. Rice
Funerals Held For Madessa Carroll And James McKensey
The funeral of Mrs. Madessa Carroll colored was held Sunday at 3 PM from Asbury A M E church with Revs English Townes and Lee officiating and interment in Greenmount cemetery. Pallbearers named Claude Walker Lewis Only Edward Walker William Jones Lewis Hill and Charles Chambers. The funeral of James Fenwick McKensey occurred this afternoon at 1 PM from the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Frank McKensey 12 Wisner Street. Rev John A Ditzler conducted services and interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. Funeral directors were Thos P Rice and F W Obenderfer & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madessa Carroll
Asbury A. M. E
English, Townes and Lee
Greenmount Cemetery
Claude Walker
Lewis Only
Edward Walker
Wm. Jones
Lewis Hill
Chas. Chambers
P. Rice
James Fenwick McKensey
Frank McKensey
Wisner Street
John A. Ditzler
Mt. Olivet
F. W. Obenderfer & Son
Local Health Notes Highlight Area Illnesses
Miss Myrtle Geesey of West Third street is confined to the house with tonsillitis. Mr. Charles Mehrling of East Church street extended has been sick for some time but is now able to be about. Mrs. Clara Root, formerly at Frederick City Hospital for an operation, has returned to her home on East Second street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Geesey
West Third Street
Charles Mehrling
East Church Street
Clara Root
Frederick City Hospital
East Second Street
Post Office Raises Postal Savings Deposit Limit
The Postal Savings Act amendment approved by President Wilson raises the maximum deposit to 1000 dollars and removes the monthly deposit cap. Depositors will earn interest on accounts and larger deposits will be accepted, easing public and official constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bicycle Accident Damages Wheel but injures None
Howard Bennett a grocery clerk on East Patrick Street was struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle. The wheel was damaged but Bennett escaped injury. A note warns tare water can corrode glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bennett
Zimmerman’s Grocery
East Patrick Street
Young Bennett
Memorial services and Civil War veterans parade plan
G A R members to meet at the armory West Second street on Sunday at 10 30 am with P O of A escorting to Grace Reformed church for a service led by Rev Juhn A Ditzler. On Tuesday May 30 at 1 pm veterans and friends will gather at the Armory for a parade to Mt Olivet cemetery to decorate graves and hear Rev J O Wrightson at the Scott Key monument. Flowers may be left at the Armory Tuesday forenoon. Over an inch of rain fell since yesterday with more needed for crops and warmer sun to aid vegetation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
West Second Street
P.O
Grace Reformed Cenurch
Juhn A A. Ditzler
Moose Band
Mt. Olivet
Scott Key
J. 0. Wrightson
M. Kk
Local trades and sale notices in Carroll and Frederick
Local trade notices invite inspection of Coach and Auto Painting farm implements and blacksmithing services. Public sale announced for May 25 1916 at 309 Rockwell Terrace with goods including furniture stove wagon and tools. Also reduction sale at Mrs D E Kefauver Frederick offering white hats and human hair switches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Supply CO
Carroll & South Sts
D. E. Kefauver
Mullinix
Frederick, Md
Frantz-Premier opens Maryland branch with home service
Community sale in Grace Reformed social room offers bread cakes candy ice cream and fresh produce on Thursday May 25. Frantz-Premier Manufacturing Company announces new Frederick MD service station staffed by direct factory representatives ready to repair electric cleaners and loan one for trial. Public sale May 27 at New City Hotel rear with chairs stands bowls rags carpets and more, cash terms. Briscoe Garage offers low repair rates at 633 N Market St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Social Room
Frantz-Premier Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Frederick
Mmd
Frantz-Premier Co
United States
Maryland
H. & F. Gas & Electric CO
Patrick St
H. E. Kahn
New City Hotel
Court Street
CC. B. Cox
WM. E. Darner
Briscoe
Briscoe & Regal Service Station
N. Market St
Interest High in G. O. P. Convention
Citywide interest rose as the Republican City Convention opened in the courthouse basement at eight. Delegates from Precincts 1 through 4 were named with Stockman favored for Alderman from Precinct 3, Osburn withdrawing, and Willard Motter faction rumored to hold influence. Light plant politics mingle with the convention as both parties eye a city plant. William W. Osburn declines candidacy after initial endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Roy M. Stockman
Harry E. Chapline
George Higgs
John Hickman
Harry Nusbaum
Charles Hauver
John Keller
George R. Dennis
William W. Osburn
Theodore H. Alexander
Albert Gilson
Victor Marken
Harry L. Miller
R. V. Smith
Roy Stockman
Harry Rowe
M. F. Moberly
J. M. Goodman
George R. Dennis, Jr
Harry B. Chapline
Attlee Radcliff
Henry H. Abbott
C. Allen Jones
Guy Albaugh
Charles H. Lewis
Osburn
Board of Aldermen
Monthly meeting of Frederick City Hospital Guild urged attendance
Through the president an invitation is extended to all Guild members to attend the monthly meeting on Thursday May 25 at 730 p.m. in U D C rooms. The secretary A Kate Gittinger notes the invitation also covers the graduating exercises at the Nurses Home on Thursday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City Hospital Guild
Kate Gittinger
Ladies and Men Auto Dusters and Summer Wear Sale
Linen Mobair Beach Cloth duster styles plus ladies sport washable skirts and a range of white and beach cloth skirts. Petticoats at 1.25, satin petti coats 48c, parasols in solid colors. Stockinet silk angora suits coats and sweaters, white goods in silk and cotton, hosiery, hats, and up-to-date parasols for all with attractive prices.
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ZBE Daily News
L. C. Culler
Laboarers
M. G. Urner
Leo Weinberg
Reno
Harp
Albert S. Brown
Edward J. Smith
Arthur D. Willard
D. Princeton Buckey
F. L. Stoner
Washington, D. C
United States Weather Bureau
Ements
L. FL
Carter Mira
Wm. McCutcheon
Salome Brast
West Church Street
Clarence Z. Main
Grace
Historical Society
Rockwell Terrace
W. M. Douglass
H. R. Lease
T. D. C. Brish
G. O. P. Convention
City Register Tonight
Willard
RVAY
Etek
Veta Taage Nar Hetel
Harstown
East Church
Leometr
Ted Raam
Rene Neer
Marsadtt
GRAN
Yan Serute
Beniz Street
J. D. Baker
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
WM. G. Baker
John D. Hendrickson
D, Baker
WMG
Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
J. D. Hendrickson
Joseph McDivit
Neidig & Miller
John S. Ramsburgin
G. Baker
C. M. Thomas
BD. E. Kefauver
Thos. H. Haller
Daniel Baker
C. H. Conley
M.D. P. L. Hargett
John 8. Newman
J. H. Gambrill
H. D. Baker
Real Est., Mort. & Inv. CO
Fire Insurance
Hamilton Street
Braddock Heights
Real Estate, Mortgage and Investment ‘Co
John N. Clary
Mgr
W. Patrick Sr
Automobile Insurance
Grayson H. Mercer
John Kidd
Frederick Junction
Georgetown Pike
Pythian Castle
Senator
Batton- Wood Stock Farm
Bingen
Senator, Jr
Renn’s
Weat
Patrick Street
Mel Lewis B. Burger
Emerae
North Market Street
Markwood D. Harp
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Markwood
Pythign Castle
Toom
Albaugh & Harrington
Albaugh
Harrington
N. Market Street
Market St
Trail Avenue
Church
Fifth
Elm St
Patrick
Court
Him Bunny
West Becond
College Park
Ave
Frederick Conn Smith
Grayson H. Staley
The
Electric Rail Road
An && Property
Grayson HL Staley
Court ST
Frederick City
Ua. Cramer & Stauffer
Court Strake
LE Wsea PR
Potts & Griffin
Frederick and
Fure
Bette’ Rocka
E.ward Kepner
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