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The Rev. Francis Edward Craig, who was appointed pastor in July. 1915, was born in Washington, D. C. on November 25. 1864, son of William and Mary C. Craig. He was educated at Georgetown College, St. Charles' College, and made his theologi- cal studies at St. Mary's Seminary. Baltimore, Md .. being ordained by His Eminence at the Cathedral. Baltimore, on June 21. 1902. and assigned to St. John's Church. Frederick. Md. Father Craig then became a professor at St. Charles College, when he became treasurer at St. John's Seminary. Boston, which office he retained from 1904 until 1911. In the latter year Father Craig became treasurer of St. Charles' College. and built the new college at Catonsville, beginning in 1911 and completing the institution in 1916. He was then assigned to Mt. Washington to build the "New Shrine of the Sacred Heart Church," becoming its pastor upon completion of the editice.
ST. MARY'S SEMINARY.
The story of St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, like. the story of the Sulpieian Fathers, is essentially a story of peace and loyal work, and therefore, as the world's history is the story of war and bloodshed, historians have not found in the oldest seminary in the United States a profitable and attracive theme. But Catholic laymen and Catholic priests, who can delve beneath the surface, will recognize the merits of the followers of Jean Jacques Olier, founder of the Society of St. Sulpice, and will conclude that the Sulpician Fathers whose special vocation is to form young men for the priesthood and not for secular professions. and who have trained for a century and a quarter upwards of 2.000 of the American clergy, who have given through St. Mary's to the United States a succession of holy and zealous Bishops and Arch- bishops. and who have a devoted Alumnus of St. Mary's and friend none other than His Eminence. James Cardinal Gibbons. are indeed a living source of countless blessings to the Archodiocese of Baltimore and to the Church in the United States.
The Sulpicians of Baltimore have constructed a branch Seminary opposite the Catholic University, Washington, D. C. This branch provides accommo- dations for the fourth year theologians, and for those who early desire to study for degrees or to pursue some extra course outside the regular Seminary cur- riculum. The priest-alumni of the Seminary and the members of the laity are helping the Sulpicians to finance the half of a million dollar construction work.
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THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH. Corner Mosher and Division Streets, Baltimore, Md.
One of the oldest churches in the city- original foundation ( 1850)-was in the building now used for the Girls' School on Mosher Street and Druid Hill Avenne ; present church dedicated in 1856.
Attached to the church are schools for the boys and girls, a well-equipped parochial hall and anditorium, and clubhouse for the working boys, The parish is under the direction of the Priest of the Congregation of the Mission. Numbered in its lists of pastors are well-known and prominent priests. Father Marc Anthony, the founder. 1950-1854 : Father Giustiniani, 1854- 1886 ; Father Mellale, former Visitor of the Priests of the Congrega- tion of the Mission in Eastern United States, and prosent As. sistant to the Superior General, with residence at Paris : Fa- thers Haire, Landry, P. V. Kavanaugh, Frank O'Donoughue. Ilartnett and Thomas O'Donoughue: the last named a pioneer missioner, at one time known throughout the United States. The clergy at present in charge are Rev. Geo. V. Mckinney. C. M. : Rev. Alonzo C. Baldwin, C. M .; Rev. Hulett V. Piper. C. M. : Rov. James V. Farrel, C. M.
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ST. CHARLES COLLEGE.
St. Charles College, Catonsville. Maryland, was founded on July 11, 1831 : the object of its founding being "the education of plous young men of the Catholic persuasion for the ministry of the Gospel."
The College is strictly ecclesiastical. It takes promising boys, from the age of twelve, and no pains are spared to give them a thorough and enlightened classical edneation. That its mission is fulfilled is amply proven by the fact that among its distinguished sons. St. Charles counts thirteen bishops, five archbishops and a cardinal.
St. Charles College forms the classical department of St. Mary's University and Theological Seminary of St. Sulpice, Baltimore. The six years' course gives young men an excep. tionally thorough preparation for the study of philosophy. The students receive Instructions in the varied branches under the supervision of an ethiclent and learned faculty, and their physical well being is advanced by ample opportunity to indulge In athletles.
The Rev. Charles D. Hogne. S.S., Ph.D., is now president of the College, and the faculty numbers 16 members.
ST. ADELBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Rev. Charles Kotlarz, pastor of St. Adelbert's Catholic Church, Wagner's Point, Md .. was born in German Poland. studied in Germany and Italy, and finished his theological studies at Lonvain, Belgium, being there ordained in 1900. In Baltimore he was first assigned to St. Stanislaus' Church. and in 1904, to St. Casimir's. In January. 1905, he went lo Cumberland to look after the Slave of Allegany. In September of that year, until 1907. he had charge of St. Thomas. Balti. more, as assistant, then being appointed in the spring of 1907 to organize the parish. the boundaries of which are Wagner's Point and Fairfield. Md.
ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.
St. Michael's Catholic Church, once one of the largest parishes in Baltimore, with 2200 families, now has but sto families within Its contines. The deerease was caused by the Influx of persons of other creeds into the parish district. There were once 1400 boys and girls in the Boys and Girls' School ; now there are but Guv children in attendance.
The present rector of St. Michael's, Henry J. Otterbein. U.S.S. R., was born at Rendlug, Pa .. November 12. 1560, ordained January 28, 1887, and was appointed to St. Michel's on June 20, 1918.
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ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, Baltimore, is one of the largest and most modern institutions of its kind in the East, including, as it does, every device and requirement necessary for the medical and surgical treatment of its patients.
Commodious private rooms and wards, so situated that the maximum light and pure air may enter, are incorporated with varions special wards and rooms for the occupancy of patients requiring at- tention. A notable feature is the children's de- partment, a large concrete structure located on the Oliver street side of the building, which aecom- modates both pay and charity cases. It includes two floors of the latterly erected building, is weil lighted and ventilated, and to each floor is at. tached a large concrete porch capable of accom- modating if necessary all the children of each re- spective floor.
St. Joseph's Hospital is in charge of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, and the physi- cians and surgeons in attendance are among the most noted in the medical profession.
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MERCY HOSPITAL.
The founding of Mercy Hospital. Baltimore, dates back to the city's carly history, but its records show that not even the giant strides of Greater Baltimore have outdistanced the progress made by this institution under the supervision of the Sisters of Mercy, working in intelligent co-operation of heart and wind with the devoted staff of eminent men whose lives are spent in the alleviation of the disorders of humanity.
Located in the crowded business sertion, the hospital is a recognized boon to victims of fire, accident and diseases caused by congested accommodations.
The private apartments are steadily occupied, and their arrangeraent is of the highest standard. The long. well-lighted wards contributo to the general air of sanitation. Patients are confortable in beds of latest design, capable of any desired adjustment. Each ward is extended by broad sheltered verandas affording convalescents enjoyment of required air in extreme weather.
All departments known to modern medical science are included. and the institution has upon its statt the most skilled physicians and surgeons in the State of Maryland,
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AIDING A CITY'S GROWTH
Street railway lines are the arteries of the city, pulsating with its life's blood, sustaining it, and devel- oping its growth.
Without an efficient railway system there can be little growth and no legitimate extension of boundaries. Lack of facilities for necessary surburban residence means congestion and stagnation of population in over- crowded homes in the central section.
Baltimore City has grown rapidly in population and area.
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In the development of Baltimore City the United Railways & Electric Company has played an invaluable part by providing ready communication between de- sirable and delightful residential sections and the bus- iness and working districts.
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COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE FACTORIES CORPORATION.
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The business of W. J. Dickey & Sons, Incorporated, manufacturers of woolen fabrics for men's wear, was established by William J. Dickey in 1838.
William J. Dickey was of Scotch-Irish lineage, and was born in Ballymena County, Antrim, Ireland, in 1814. He was brought to this country by his parents when but an infant. He started for himself as a manufacturer in Baltimore, and later on commenced manufacturing in Philadelphia.
In 1870 he established and organized the Ashland Manufacturing Co., and purchased the mills at Wetheredsville, Md., which was later known as Dickeyville.
In 1882 he also established and organized the Manufacturers' National Bank, of which he was president until his death in 1896.
In 1887 he bought the mills at Oella, Md., which his sons, Geo. A. and Wm. A. Dickey, continued to operate after his death.
Wm. A. Dickey, Jr., Allen Dickey and Harry S. Dickey, who represent the third generation, entered the business in 1906, 1911, and 1912, re- spectively.
Allen Dickey, however, after seven years of important service in the business, was killed in action at Montfaucon, September 29th, 1918.
In January, 1918, while running about 60 per cent. of its production on blankets for the United States Government, the mill was completely destroyed by fire. Despite the many discouragements of attempting to rebuild under wartime conditions, steps were immediately taken to replace the old structure with a plant of the most modern design and equipment. After many un- avoidable delays, manufacturing operations were finally started in the new plant in June, 1919.
The celebrated Dickey Kerseys, manufactured for three generations, have long enjoyed a national reputation, and the new plant and equipmentt will enable the present management to attain an even higher standard in the perfecting of its output.
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BALTIMORE STEAMSHIP CO., INC.
STEAMSHIP AGENTS AND OPERATORS
REGULAR LINE SERVICES
BALTIMORE-GLASGOW
BALTIMORE-BELFAST
BALTIMORE-AVONMOUTH
BALTIMORE-PORTO RICO BALTIMORE-CUBA
SAILINGS TO OTHER PORTS UPON APPLICATION
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LEXINGTON BUILDING BALTIMORE, MD. TELEPHONE ST. P. 3525
CHICAGO OFFICE ROOM 517, WEBSTER BUILDING TELEPHONE HARRISON 8430
NEW YORK OFFICE: ROOM 416, 52 BROADWAY TELEPHONE BROAD 399
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John J. Buffington & Company, one of the largest and most important wholesale seed concerns in the East, is located in the Buffington Building on Light Street, near Lombard Street, Baltimore.
The company was founded by Mr. John J. Buffington in 1902, at Number 104 South Charles Street. In 1904, Mr. Buffington's brother, Howard O. Buffington, was taken into the business, be- coming in 1908 a partner in the firm. The same year the business was removed to No. 5-7 West Lom- bard Street. Owing to the constantly and rapidly increasing business of this firm, they were forced to seek even larger quarters, and in the spring of 1920 purchased their present location at Numbers 108-110-112-114-116-118 Light Street.
The house of John J. Buffington & Company enjoys a reputation for strict business integrity and just dealing with its patrons which is unsurpassed by that bestowed upon any other business con- cern in the city of Baltimore. Both Mr. John J. Buffington and Howard O. Buffington are of the type of business executives to whom the patronage of a steadily expanding and permanent trade is more desirable than profitable single sales to customers whose orders are not repeated: therefore, their busi- ness is yearly growing in volume, with the reputation of their firm reaching far beyond the territorial limits formerly acquired.
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Home of the World Renowned Headache Remedy
Bromo- Seltzer
Baltimore, Maryland
DATA IN REGARD TO BROMO - SELTZER TOWER
Total height of tower. 357 feet. The bottle on top, a lac-simile of the regular ten cent Bromo-Seltzer bottle, but about 10.000.000 times larger, is 51 feet high, 2012 leet in diameter, weighs 17 tons. and revolves at the rate of 107 leet per minute. There are 596 electric lights in Bottle and Crown surmounting it, which can be seen at a distance ol 20 miles. The Bromo-Seltzer clock is the largest lour dial gravity clock in the world. The dial is 24 lect in diameter. The minute hand is 12 leet 7 inches long. and weighs 175 pounds. The hour hand is 9 leet 8 inches long and weighs 145 pounds. The pendulum is 15 feet long and weighs 475 pounds, The clock is automatically wound by an electric motor every six hours.
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New York to Mediterranean Ports
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Executive Office
115 Broadway
Tel. Rector 5760
Freight Office
5-7 Beaver St.
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BALTIMORE
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PHILADELPHIA Drexel Building Tel. Lombard 5104
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CHARLES E. HOPWOOD
PHONE CALVERT 119
Mlopwood Express Company
CITY AND SUBURBAN
EXPRESS
Light and Fleavy Transfer Long Distance Flauling
Hopwood's 306 5. Paca St .. Baltimore
Phone Calvert 119
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E. S. Adkins & Company. Salisbury, Maryland
No industry has played in the development of our country a greater part than has the lumber and building business. As the country has grown, so has this business, from the little water-power saw-mills of early days to the modern electric-driven plants as typified by that of the E. S. Adkins & Company at Salisbury, Maryland.
In 1861 Stanton Adkins purchased an old saw-mill at Powellville, then Worcester county, Maryland. and began the manufacture of lumber. The mill was run solely by water-power and the operations were slow and tedious. Two thousand feet of sawed lumber in a day, reckoned from sunrise to sunset, was considered a big output.
Stanton Adkins, the founder of the present company, was born in Worcester county, Maryland, on October 18, 1820. After purchasing the mill at Powellville, he managed it for ten years. Upon his death. his eldest son, Elijah Stanton Adkins, assumed active management of the mill which he continued to op- erate by water-power until 1883 at which time he installed a steam circular saw-mill. Additional im- provements were made and the manufacture of a general line of building materials was begun.
Since Powellville was several miles from the railroad, Elijah Stanton Adkins soon realized that he was seriously handicapped by the lack of adequate transportation facilities, and that in order to serve his customers as fully 'as was his ambition he would have to locate on a railroad. In 1892, therefore. a complete new plant was built at Salisbury, Maryland, on the site of the present mill. The business developed rapidly under skilful management and no opportunity was lost to discover improved methods of production, to lower costs, to render better service. and to give better values to buyers of building materials.
Alterations, improvements and additions have been added steadily since that time until today the plant at Salisbury is one of the largest, most modern, and most completely equipped in the country. Being at the junction of the N. Y. P. & N. and the B. C. & A. Railroads, the plant has half a mile of railroad sid- ings. Five hundred feet of whartage on the Wicomico river provide ample facilities for shipping and re- ceiving by vessel and railway with exceptional dispatch. The company owns and operates a fleet of motor trucks for the delivery of building materials to those who may best be reached by this medium. To serve better its patrons in Southern Maryland and the tidewater counties of Virginia, the company operates two large schooners and several power boats that ply the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, carrying finished products to water-side customers. This fleet also transfers the rough lum- ber from the company's saw-mills to the great "Adkins-Salisbury" plant. The business extends through- out the peninsula of Delaware, Maryland, and the southeastern counties of Virginia.
"Everything Needed for Building" is the slogan which E. S. Adkins & Company has long espoused and consistently maintained, and which it welcomes every opportunity to make good. For each work-day in the year, "Adkins-Salisbury" turns out sufficient building materials for one complete house, and in addi- tion a car load of box shooks. A band saw-mill at the Salisbury factory permits the filling of special or- ders on very short notice. Free plans and specifications are furnished to builders by the Architectural Department. All building supplies required by farmers for the erection of barns, corn-cribs, silos, or homes can be delivered on the shortest notice. and farmers form about So per cent of the company's patrons.
An industry is no stronger than its service to the people. Through adequate service, "Adkins-Sal- isbury" has won its reputation and through adequate service that reputation is being maintained. For those considering the building of a home. this company is able to demonstrate a genuine ability to sup- ply all requirements at a very reasonable cost. Materials for churches, including all inside furniture, con- stitute another specialty of E. S. Adkins & Company.
F. P. Adkins, president of the company, is a director in the Peoples National Bank and in the Penin - sula General Hospital, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and is closely identified with every for- ward movement of the community in which he makes his home. IS. Dale Adkins, general manager, is treasurer of the North Carolina Pine & Box Shook Manufacturers Association and is connected with sev- eral other businesses. Both stand high in Masonic circles. Having been reared on the farm, both are still to some extent farmers, a fact which makes their advice and management of the company of inestimable value to the farmers of the peninsula. .
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In order to render the most complete service possible, E. S. Adkins & Company has established at a number of points the following branch yards: Berlin, Md., The Adkins Company: Hurlock, Md., Adkins & Douglas Company; Chestertown. Md .. E. S. Adkins & Company; Huntingtown, Md., Lyons & Gibson, Agents; and Marbury, Md., C. T. Jenkins, Agent. Patrons of the company are urged to call on that . branch which is most convenient to them. While all branch yards carry a well assorted stock. all are so closely in touch with the home plant that any special orders can be filled without delay.
For a business to live and grow in one family through three generations for nearly sixty years is something of which to be justly proud. When that business is so managed that each year finds it with an increased number of real friends, the proprietors may well consider that they are giving worth while service to their patrons, Such growth also proves that the business was founded upon, and is conducted on. a solid foundation. That the progressive poliey of service followed by the company throughont all these years is appreciated by the people of the peninsula, is manifested by the fact that "Adkins-Salisbury" is one of the most widely known and liked firms in the State. People on the peninsula "think Adkins when they think building."
The photographie reproduction of the home plant at Salisbury is more or less tangible proof that the slogan, "Everything Needed for Building" is not merely a business motto, but an unquestionably concrete fact.
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MR. HERMAN ( BLACKHAWK GOLDMAN.
Mr. Herman ( Blackhawk ) Goldman. presi- dent and founder of the Blackhawk Remedy Co., was born February 18th, 1879, in New- ark, N. J., of Austrain parents.
At the age of 15 he became attached to a Wild West Show with which he traveled for several years. His travels carried him into the far west where, in 1904, he joined an Indian Tribe and Medicine Show where he became so familiar with the remedies which Nature supplied the Aborigines that he was called their White Medicine Man.
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Owing to his popularity and good work in their behalf and, through the good fellowship of Oghema Niagara (Chief Thunderwater ), he was presented with an honorary life membership in the Councils of the Tribes of the United States and Canada, attaching him to the White Nation.
He made an exhaustive study of the Indian methods of treating their ailments with the remedies which Nature supplied them, such as the fat extracted from the rattlesnake which they used for rheu- matism and other aches and pains, also roots, herbs, barks and flowers which they used as a blood puri- fier, and his efforts were rewarded as he reailzed the wonderful curative qualities contained therein, so, therefore, he set out to give to the world some of the most wonderful remedies made by man, namely. Blackhawk's Rattlesnake Oil ( Liniment ), Blackhawk's Eczema Salve, containing the pure Oil refined from the fat of the rattlesnake and a blood purifier compounded from the roots, herbs, barks and flowers.
These remedies became so popular on account of the astonishing results from their use that he could not supply the great demand made on him, so that on November 14, 1919, he organized the company known as The Blackhawk Remedy Co., with an authorized capital of $1,000,000, and with the home of- fices and laboratories in the city of Baltimore, Md., in order that the whole world could be supplied with these wonderful Nature's remedies.
On account of his tremendous energy and thorough understanding of these metho.Is he is peculiarly fitted to lead this company to the highest pinnacle of success.
His name is destined to go down in the history of the proprietary medical profession as a great benefactor of all mankind.
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THE CENTURY COAL COMPANY
Miners and Shippers of
CENTURY COAL
Mines: Century, W. Va.
Main Office :
10 SOUTH STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
THE JOHN HOOS COMPANY
The John Hoos Company was originally established by Mr. John Hoos in the year 1870; it was incorporated in 1910 as the John Hoos Company. Mr. John Hoos held the presi- dency from the time of its incorporation until 1918, when he retired and was succeeded by Mr. George W. Hoos as president, Mr. John T. Hoos, vice-president and Mr. Bernard Hoos, secretary ; the present officers are the same.
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This business was originally started as a China, Glass Housefurnishing Jobbing establishment; for the last two years this business has been discon- tinued and their main business at this time is wholesaling of china and glass and the manu- facturing of hotel kitchen equipment, such as steam tables, coffee urns, ranges and other metal kitchen furnishings.
Their present plant covers an area of 30,000 square feet and is one of the largest south of New York City. They employ about forty persons and are now in a position to compete with the largest houses in the country. At the present time they are installing in the Naval Hospital at Brooklyn, N. Y., one of the most complete kitchens to be installed in `a Govern- ment Hospital.
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