Lincoln Memorial Highway route debated for Washington to Gettysburg
Local communities push for a direct route from Washington to Gettysburg to maximize benefit, with Frederick and Westminster leading bids. Baltimore and Colonel Pearre propose alternatives via Antietam, while Congress favors Lafean’s bill. Advocates demand hearings as the commission weighs engineering feasibility and regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cadysburg
America
Frederick
Westminster
Baltimore
Conman Pearre
Antietam
Congresamat Lafean
Pearce
Congress
Pearre
Aid Hetam
Lincoln
White House
Gettysburg
Gin
Prorimately
Maryland political jostling cited in editorials
Baltimore papers debate Taft’s Maryland prospects and the March 4 signal as three Border State regiments back him. Commentary recalls Warfield’s economy proposals and notes mixed reception at Annapolis amid local political sentiment.
Minutes of Merriness and Social Quips Across Town
The piece blends cartoonish exchanges from "Why are you so vexed Irma" to snippets about a Social Equality League meeting, golf temper, neighbors and bridge mischief. It weaves comic vignettes, family chatter, and quaint urban dialogue from Chicago papers and a playful “Pick-Me-Up” tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma
Tampo
Social Equality League
Fregande Bachter
Abbreviated Forum Mix of Press Opinions Across Papers
A collage of editorial excerpts from several papers discusses abuses of judicial power, church federation ideas, and the prospects of unity versus federation. The items reference the Springfield Republican on judicial overreach, the New York Tribune on federation, and the Philadelphia council debate, with scattered notes on Miltonic poetry and a cold remedy slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
United States
Acta
Congress
D Langer
Moments With The Muse Ode Poem Fragment
A fragmented poem honoring makers and dreamers who shape civilizations. It evokes poets and creators building cities and empires, conquering with vision, and foretelling new ages. The voice recalls Nineveh and Babel, linking past grandeur to future prophecy.
Prohibition Drives Decline in Internal Revenue Receipts
The 1908 annual report by Commissioner John G Capers shows a drop of 17 998 072 in internal revenue receipts to 251 655 950 due to prohibition and other measures. High grain prices and distiller production cuts also contributed. Illinois New York Kentucky Indiana Pennsylvania and Ohio led tax payments with a Dunola district yielding 25 461 540. Taxable liquor production reached 226 573 015 gallons, up from 168 573 914 the previous year, while denatured alcohol fell to 3 321 451 gallons for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Capers
Internal Revenue
Illinois
New York
Kentucky
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Outo
Dunola
Witkober Released on Habeas Corpus After Insufficient Evidence
Steven Witkoaki formerly jailed for a $10 larceny near Burkittville was brought before Chief Judge Glenn II. Worthington on a writ of habeas corpus and released after the court found evidence insufficient to hold him. Money spent on clothing was cited as explained by the accused. James Lowe posted $1000 bail for appearance after a habeas corpus hearing. Joseph Bunch, charged with assault, was released after a habeas corpus review.
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John
E.S. Eichelberger
Joseph Brunch
Joseph Bunch
John C. Matter
Joseph W. Gaver
Eve lyn Grove Fifteenth Birthday Party at Grove Home
A social birthday gathering for Eve lyn Grove celebrated her fifteenth birthday Friday evening at the West Patrick street residence of Mr and Mrs John H Grove. Guests enjoyed games and a bountiful late supper before departing in good humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Grove
West Patrick Street
Evelyn
Louise
Elisabeth Halley
Louise Kemp
Helen Ordeman
Margaret Douce
Lola Routzahn
Ada Fagan
Clara Marsh
Reine
Pauline Grove
Robert
Richard Harrison
Arthur Kemp
Gu Mateny
Joe Mullinix
Clifford Doll
Roger Fisher
Emery Nusz
Murphy Ell
Hymeneal Wilcoxon and Howard Orville
Miss Minnette Hay Wilcoxon granddaughter of Mrs A J Wilcoxon married Howard Orville on December 11 in Chattanooga Tennessee. They will reside in Atlanta after January 10. The bride has social ties in this city and attended events with Koogle Noots Snoots. Also reported: Martin B Koogle of Brunswick and Annie Gertrude Snoots of Lorettaville were wed in Brunswick. Charles K Thomas and Lula M McKee, both of Brunswick, were married there.
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Sort—Wilcoxon
Minnette Hay Wilcoxon
A.J. Wilcoxon
Howard Orville Ae
Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlanta
Koogle—Snoots
Martin B. Koogle
Brunswick
Annie Gertrude Snoots
Lorettaville
Charles W. Hess
Thomas—M’ Kee
Charles KK. Thomas
Lula Mmckee
S. W. McGill
Window Shattered by Onion Toss Near Patrick Street Bridge
Youths threw onions at each other near Weat Patrick street bridge and broke a large display window pane in front of Mr. B. F. Grove. A new pane was installed by the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Grove
Patrick Street Bridge
Frank 3. Cheney Sues Over Catarrh Cure Patent
An unusual legal notice describes Frank 3. Cheney asserting a claim related to his firm Co. and a remedy named Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document mentions a subscription and a medical claim that the cure acts on the blood. The filing references a date in September and lists witnesses or affiliates connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Cheney
Maxes
Firm
Betor
Fey
Noraee Peane
Hall
Acta Ditecig
Ofian
Imoniala Ney
Sis
Sri Tae
Dairymen to form State Dairymen’s Association meeting
prominent Maryland dairymen and others gather at McCoy Hall Baltimore for a plan to organize the State Dairymen’s Association. speakers include O W Melicat of the Agricultural Experimental Station and Dr Marshall A Price as health liaison while discussions cover milk production distribution and dairy education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Dairymen's Association
Denoven Room
McCoy, Hall
Baltimore
Payaes
M.C. Feeder
Rising Bug
Ceeil County
3. D. White
United States Dairy Division
Creamery Management
Jonep ‘I. Hoopes
By. Com
de. J. FL Mason Kdox
A. W. Nicodemus, Jr
Buckeyetown
Marshall A. Price
State Board of Health
Oscar B. Shier
Cattle Plague Nears Removal of Quarantine
The State Live Stock and Sanitary Board will meet Secretary James Wilson in Washington to seek lifting the quarantine after no new foot and mouth cases appear near Lineboro Carroll County. State Veterinarian Mackie reports the outbreak contained and quarantine being enforced while leaders Lrryman Grovenor Henson and Warfield press to end the costly restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Live Stock and Sanitary Board
Palace Nell
Wilson
Messre
E. I.rryman
Groevenor Henson
W. H. D. Warfield
Pennies to Be Dropped From St Mary's Collection
At St Marys Catholic Church Wilkes Barre Rev R A McAndrew announced pennies will not be accepted in the collection baskets He recalled requesting a nickel minimum and warned he would personally return pennies to donors who offer them instead of nickels He noted over a thousand pennies appeared in the basket the prior Sunday and urged better offerings for the churchs needs
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Wilkesbarre
R.A. McAndrew
Deaths in Carroll and Baltimore Areas Include Hotel Proprieter
Charles F. Stell 42 to 55 era proprietor of the Union Bridge hotel in Carroll County died yesterday after prior appendicitis treatment. He was a Kymouth Lodge A F and A M member and to be buried at Mountain View Cemetery with lodge rites. Also Mrs Fannie L. Brashear died of brain cancer aged about 60 in Mt. Airy after a yearlong illness. funeral at Prospect Church led by Rev Parker. Mary M Weik wife of Ernest J Weir and daughter of Joshn and Mary Horan died December 13 at 504 Calvin Street Baltimore. High Mass at St. John’s Church scheduled.
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Charles F
Charles F. Stell
Union Bridge
Carroll County
Kymouth Lodge
A.F
A. M
Juton Bridge
Mountain View Cemewry
A. Parker
Mt. Airy M. E. Church
South
Mra
Brashear
Howard Beck
John Boon
Albert Doracy
Geo, Gilbmt
Chas. Condon
FE. M. Molesworth
L. ST. Lewin & Son
Mary
Weik
Mary M
Ernest J Weir
Joshn
Mary Horan
Calvin Street
Baltimore
St. John’s Catholic Church
Junior Loyal Temperance Legion Meeting Adopts Anna A Gordon L T L
The Junior Loyal Temperance Legion met last Saturday afternoon with J Lense presiding and R Holdcraft recording minutes. The group adopted Anna A Gordon L T L as its name and national colors red white and blue. A letter from Miss Gordon shared her favorite flower the pansy and a rally cry. The meeting closed after a short lesson and a final song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Loyal Temperance Legion
J. Lense
R Holdcraft
Anna A. Gordon
Clothing Caught Fire During Butchering At Home
Mies Flora E. Moser of Myoraville was cleaning a hot iron kettle when her clothing touched the fire and ignited. John ih rushed in to help as her father Issiah Moser and C T K Gladhill wrapped her to smother the flames, averting serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Flora E. Moser
Myoraville
Miss Moser
John Ih
Issiah Moser
C. T. K. Gladhill
Santa Claus at City Opera House Gift Draw
Santa Claus will hand out Christmas gifts to children at the City Opera House on Saturday. Each ticket holder receives a number, the numbers are drawn from a hat, and the first fifteen receive gifts from Santa. A separate exhibition will be shown in MecCardell's window Thursday through Saturday.
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Santa Claus
City Opera House
Pearce & Scheck
MecCardell
Won cake raffle aids Pangutere of Liberty
Miss C. Stone won the cake auctioned by Annie Conrad to benefit the Pangutere of Liberty. The item was advertised for eczema tetter and salt rheum relief with Chamber and Potbat advertised as cures.
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Ninner
Mies Annie Conrad
Ue C. Stone
Bamber
Chamber
Potbat
Patent on Match Safe Granted to Robertson
Letter Carrier Charles H. Robertson of Weat Second street has been granted a patent for a match safe. The device features a bass, three covers, means for flattening the covers, multiple match holding leaves hinged between base and cover in book form, with an independent ejector for each leaf and a follower to advance matches into the ejector.
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Charles H. Robertson
Weat Second Street
Jefferson Literary Society Reorganizes for Winter
The Jefferson Literary Society is reorganized with Mr. Wm. B. Doty as president and Miss Irma Doty as secretary. Meetings occur in the High School building, with the beanrene scheduled for Thursday night.
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Sefferson Literary Society
Jefferson Literary Society
Wm. B. Doty
Irma Doty
Bea
Marked For Death Relief Promises From Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs A C Williams of Backy credits Dr King’s New Discovery with lifting a three year cough and lung ailments after a single dose. She notes Chad gained 88 pounds and health fully restored, as the medicine is touted to hold world beating records for coughs colds and lung diseases. Sold with guarantee at Peartoa’s Modern Pharmacy for $1.00, trial bottle free.
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Hope
Pearto
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