May 24 in American History highlights notable births and deaths
The Daily News recalls May 24 milestones: 1750 Steuben Girard, founder of Girard College, born and died 1831. 1795 Silas Wright, NY governor and US senator, born and died 1847. 1861 Ellsworth shot in New York. 1895 Hugh McCulloch, secretary of the treasury, born 1808. Astronomical notes include sunset and sunrise times and Mercury visibility.
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Steuben Girard
Girard College
Silas Wright
New York
United States
E. E. Ellsworth
Zouaves
Honugh McCulloch
United States Treasury
Clarke Returns to Frederick as Progress Impresses
Denver executive Horace W. Clarke and wife visited Frederick on a Denver to Denver trip. Clarke, vice president and GM of the Denver and Rio Grande, praised local progress, noted Market street track work, and spoke of possibly living in Frederick one day. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Ross on Clarke Place. Mrs. Clarke is Mrs. Ross’s sister.
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Horace W. Clarke
Denver
Col
Frederick
New York
Clarke
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Market Street
Prederick
Horace Clarke
Richard P. Ross
Clarke Place
Ross
Morris Iron Co. executive returns from Southwestern trip
Eugene Creed sales manager for Morris Iron Co reports from a multi city Southwestern tour including New Orleans Galveston Houston Beaumont Ft Worth Dallas Waco Mineral Wells Leavenworth Chicago Battle Creek Buffalo Binghamton Scranton Harrisburg He notes nationwide prosperity and Houston attendance at the Southwestern Electric and Gas Convention. Four legged chicks hatched May 16 at Mountaindale chemnerys with two freaks having hind legs touching the ground while the front legs walk.
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Eugene Creed
Morris Iron Co
New Orleans
Galveston
Houston
Beaumont
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Waco, Mineral Wells
Texas
Leavenworth
Kan
Chicago
Battle Creek
Mich
Buffalo
Binghampton
N. Y
Scranton
Harrisburg
Creed
Southwestern Electric and Gas
Samuel FP. Hamerick
Leaves For Fort Slocum
Charles T. McLaughlin of Brunswick enlisted in the United States Infantry and was passed by Capt. W. S. Harrison yesterday. He was sent to Fort Slocum, N. Y., this morning by Recruiting Officer R. C. Jack. Neuralgia relief offered by Rizona Headache Tablets from Harner's Drug Store.
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Fort Slocum
Charles T. McLaughlin
Brunswick
United States Infantry
W. S. Harrison
N. Y
R. C. Jack
Purest water to decide Maryland National Guard camp site
Westminster Belair and Frederick are under study for the state encampment, with water quality a key factor. Frederick’s mountain springs are highly regarded while Westminster’s water is also strong. Bids are requested for subsistence supplies as the camp opens July 13 and runs to July 23 with potential regular troops invited.
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Westminster
Frederick
Maryland National Guard
Baltimore Sun
Belair
State Board of Health
McCurdy
Glen Burnie
Warfield
War Department
D. John Marker
Westminister
Department of the National Guard
Memorial Day rites by Reynold's Post G A R march to Mt Olivet
Memorial Day services are planned for May 30 by General Reynold's Post G A R. Members assemble at Red Men's Hall at 2 PM then march to Mt Olivet Cemetery led by the OU A M Band and escorted by High School Cadets, Patriotic Order Sons of America, and civic groups. A Maryland militia squad will fire a salute after ritualistic services and taps. After decorating graves, they will regroup at the Francis Scott Key monument for The Star Spangled Banner. The post and the Patriotic Order Sons of America also attend divine services at United Brethren church on West Second Street at 10:30 AM Sunday, Rev. J H Hummelbaugh delivering the sermon.
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Reynold
Red Men's
Company A
Maryland
Francis Scott Key
Patriotic Order Sons of America
United Brethren Church
West Second Street
J. H. Hummelbaugh
Banquet Honors Frederick City Hospital Nursing Graduates
Alumni of Frederick City Hospital Training School for Nurses host a banquet tonight at the Casing restaurant West Patrick street for graduates Miss Martian Hess of Taney town and Miss Pearl V. Staley of Shookstown. Commencement exercises tomorrow at 3 o'clock in the park opposite the hospital feature a full program including salutatory, addresses by Dr. W S Baer and Hon. Edw. Wichelberger, diplomas, and a Women’s College Glee Club selection. An evening reception for graduates and friends runs from 8 to 10 at the hospital.
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Frederick City Hospital
Miss Martian Hess
Taneytown
Pearl V. Staley
Shookstown
West Patrick Street
Dittmar
Henri
G. E. Smith
Jacob Rohrback
W.S. Baer
Baltimore
Helen K. Nies
G. W R. Crum
Edw. Wichelberger
Record Run: Hagerstown to Baltimore in Three Hours
John Thomas of Hagerstown set a record for the overland trip to Baltimore by automobile, traveling seventy-five miles via Frederick New Market Monrovia Laytonsville Washington Grove and Rockville in three hours. Deducting fifteen minutes in Hagerstown, actual running time was two hours forty five minutes at an average of twenty eight miles per hour, with a top speed of fifty miles per hour between Braddock Heights and Frederick. Boonsboro to have a spotless day with town cleanup and a carter collecting garbage for a designated dump.
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Hagerstown
Baltimore
John Thomas
Frederick
New Market
Monrovia
Laytonsville
Washington Grove
Rockville
Hyattsville
Braddock Heights
Law Court Sends Jerome Ford for Drunkenness
Jerome Ford was arrested by Officer Brengle on a drunkenness charge and appeared before Justice John Francis Smith. A fine of 2.50 was imposed or five days in Fort Grimes. Groundbreaking begins on a new Hagerstown Country Club clubhouse in the northern suburbs, costing about 24000, red stone construction, 30 to 40 rooms, finishing expected by October. Frank Sheffield and Irving Mateny were shaken when their horse bolted at a motorcycle, injuring Sheffield’s knee and leg. Mateny was not hurt and the team sustained no damage.
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Jerome Ford
Brengle
John Francis Smith
Fort Grimes
Hagerstown Country Club
Frank Sheffield
Irving Mateny
Mr. Sheffield
Mr. Mateny
Pralesiek
É&E
West
Keller & Myers
City Hatel
Braddock Heights Casino Event Schedules
Local notice lists activities at Braddock Heights Casino on Friday Evening May 26 with bowling skating and pool. Transportation options include Frederick departures at 7 20, 8 15, and 9 00 p m and Braddock departures at 8 30, 9 16, 10 00, and 10 50 p m.
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Braddock Heights
Frederick
Braddock
Rain Provides Some Relief to Drouth Ravaged County
After weeks without steady rain, a general shower visited the county bringing about a quarter inch to an inch in parts. Reports from Myersville Wolfsville Brunswick Middletown Thurmont Loys Buckeystown show varied rain and hail with minor damage from a lightning strike on a farm. Farmers remain wary as wells run dry and planting is delayed though the rain offers some relief to the drought.
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Myersville
Wolfsville
Brunswick
Middletown
Thurmont
Loys
Wiliam Long
Buckeystown
Pennyworth of parasols and fashion items headline sale
Vice-President President JOHN D. HENDRICKSON promotes hot weather requisites with parasols, gloves, collars, lingerie waists, pennants, and a free corset fitting. notes license renewals, hose, and jewelry repairs. advertises a three story brick for sale and paint prices. invites quick purchases and engagements.
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Jce
Penson
Frederick County notices and a farm supplies ad mix in 1911
A fragmented page notes a June 1 2 strawberry festival and a lice powder ad for poultry by Coukey. a 1911 Frederick Building Association stock issue details shares price dues and loans with agents at The Frederick County National Bank and J W L Carty. directors listed and loan costs shown. Also listed are a broom sale by Allen G Quynn Co automobile livery at Frederick City Garage and a job notice for a hardware learner.
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New Pevinn Road
Adamstown
Ly Brederik County
Ur Terns
Particulas
Tryphy
Young & Staley
Frederick, Md
Frederick Building Association
J. W. L. Carty
Frederick County National Bank
Wm. D. Zimmerman
Cottage for rent near Clifton with 12 rooms and bath
A finely appointed cottage at Clifton along the Frederick Railroad offers 12 rooms and a bath. Suitable for private use or boarding, it features a shaded lawn and attractive summer ambiance. Contact Young & Staley, Frederick Md, for terms.
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Clifton
Frederick
Young & Staley, Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents
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