On October 5, 1849, James W. Eichelberger, Jr., who practiced medicine in Emmitsburg into the 20th Century, was born. On October 5, 1882, articles of incorporation were recorded for The Loats Female Orphans Asylum on East Church Street in Frederick. This property is now the home of The Historical Society of Frederick County. On October 5, 1893, The Frederick News reported on two runaway teams of horses in downtown Frederick. On October 5, 1934, the states of Virginia and Maryland made the iron bridge over the Potomac at Brunswick, which had been a toll bridge from its construction in 1893, free to the public. This bridge was replaced in 1955. On October 5, 1970, Robert L. Warfield, president of The Frederick Motor Company, and a director of The Frederick County National Bank, died in Palm Beach, FL. He was buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery after services at The United Presbyterian Church. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury [email protected]