Baltimore couple loan 1814 Star Spangled Banner remnant
Mr and Mrs Gill of 1648 West Fayette Street Baltimore meet Captain B L Stevens of the Joe Hooker Post in Atlantic City. They relate that Mrs Gill's stepfather, the late William McPherson, owned the flag that flew over Fort McHenry in the 1814 attack and inspired Key to write The Star Spangled Banner. A fragment, part of the flag, is given to Stevens for framing and exhibition in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waa
H. 8
West Fayette Street
Baltimore City
Atlantic City
B. L. Stevens
Joe Hooker
Fort McHenry
Eirth
Francis Scott Key
Aptain McPherson
Stevens
Postmaster General moves to extend street stamp sales plan
Postmaster General Wilson proposes house to house delivery and stamp sales via postal routes using special envelopes from the Postal Improvement Company. If Washington proves practical, the system will expand nationally to boost stamp sales. A cavalry troop forming at Ellicott City holds a meeting at the courthouse to organize equipment and recruitment, led by Gravave Dolonr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Postal Improvement Company
Washington
Ellicott City
Ellcott City
Twesdey
Wilmer
Messia Gravave
Christmas Vacation Closures Announced by Local Colleges
The Woman's College closes today for a two week Christmas holiday. The Marviach School for the Deaf will close on Wednesday the 23rd. Public and private schools close on the 23rd. Frederick College Academy of the Visitation and St John’s College also to close on the 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's College
Marviach School For the Deaf
Frederick College
Academy of the Visitation
John’s College
Various Maryland News Items From Numerous Localities
Maryland reports include fires in Montgomery county and a shell fracture in Hagerstown. A paneled court case in Elkton concerns a tax of a missing assignment and witnesses in the Choptank river lot matter. Westminster verdict favors a woman over an obstruction. horse theft suspects held in Belair. James Smith, accused of murder, was moved to Macpherson and hanged. Bohemians organize volunteers for Cuba. Preparations for Rev Bryan Clark installation at Mt Washington Presbyterian Church proceed. Navy to commission gunboat Annapolis. daughter of Lt Porter to name vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Kemtendan
Tom
Laurel
Caroise
Bla Bed
Comaraige
la Plata
Charles County
Elkton
Quigiey & Malle
Whales
Wimington
Dei
Cape James Anderton
Montgomery County
Charles Hermen
Hagerstown
Hia Akell
Barean
Dover
Maryland State Bar Association
Cowen and Murray
Mount Claire
Maryland
Travelers’ Poteet Rs
Congress
Westminster
Adalof Hoon
Josef Davis
Belsir
New Jersey
Baltimore County
James Smith
Margaret Crown
Baltimore
Maclhoro
Cuba
United Eistes
Spain
Bryan Clark
Mt. Washington
Baltimore City Hospital
New York
Annapolia Thaa
Navy Department
Annapolis
Porter
United States Navy
Christmas Gift Paraphernalia and Bar Association Meeting
A list of luxurious Christmas gifts includes silver trays sugar bowls cream pitchers coffee pots and porcelains with ornate handles and fittings. The State Bar Association meeting in Baltimore is announced with officers and the executive council managing affairs and inviting applications for membership before December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewan
USA
Beta
Amokera
State Bar Association
Maryland Slaze Bar Association
James McSherry
Conway W. Sams
George Whitstock
James A. Peirce
Frederick R. Williams
Buchanan Schley
John H Mitchell
Baltimore
Srp Iestiona
Gnorge
Wicheiosa
Fidelity Building
Batimore
Indy
Work of Death Ends Archibald Lamar Life in Martinsburg
Archibald Lamar of Martinsburg West Virginia died at home on North Hateiga Street aged 91 years 3 months after a long illness. A longtime farmer and business owner he lived in Berkeley County before moving to Martinsburg after the Civil War. He was twice married and leaves eight children a sister and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday at two o clock conducted by Rev Forrest Prettyman with interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Lamar
Hateiga Street
Martinsbarg
W. Va
Costley
Wes Pegildly
Marthsbarg
Mr. Laver
Usele Arch
Tole
Coisty
Virginia
Semore
Lamers Tancary
Lamar Beceme
Mntil
Martinsburg
Lamers
Arch” Lamar
Antti
Mr. Lamar
Susan Brown
Jemima Warfield
Sam's Creek
Carroll County
Lamar
Joseph Pine
Darkasville
Jono T. Lamar
Hagerstown
Tod
Ophelia Osiper
North Carolina
Mira Laura Wainon
Middleway
Jefferson County
Charles Lamar
Baltimore
Emms Bender
Nancie Lamar
Martinaburg
Miensarah Lamar
M. E. Church
M.E Church
South
Darkesville
Stewart
Forrest Prettyman
M E.churen
Green Hill Cemetery
HYMENEAL RISIGER RAVRY IN KEEDYSVILLE
Two marriages reported Keedysville and Frederick. Miss Lottle Griff Esway married Arilogton Nifiser yesterday morning at Mt Varnes Reformed Guard Keedysville with Edna Eavey as maid of honor and Edward Braungart as best man. Also Samuel Warner and Miles Noll wed in Frederick with Rev. W L McKenney officiating. bride wore brown cloth dress with green velvet trim.
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Risiger
Ravry
Lottle Gring Esway
Iseph Eavey
Keedysville
Arilogton Nifiser
Ha- Berstowy
Mt Varnes
Vera Niblser
Flora Faurney
Frederick
Mesars Welty Fabrney
Lettar Snavely
Keedyaville
Brnent Miller
Harvey Holtzapfel
Hageratown
Warner—Noll
Samuel W. Warner
Clemsorvitte
S. J. Warner
Near Liberty
Miles Nettle Noll
Mary L. Null
Liberty
Moarriel
W.L McKenney
Protracted Meeting At Mt Vernon A B Church
Ray D Barshinger continues the protracted meeting at Mt Vernon A B Church Dayaville with over twenty converts. The church is packed each evening with attendees including many from Libertytown. A music lecture will follow at Walkersville U B Church on Tuesday evening December 22 by Rev I S Albright Ph D of Dalianown Pa. A rare treat for all who attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray. D. Barshinger
Mt Vernon A. B
Dayaville
Libertytown
U. B
Walkershile
I. 8. Albright
Dailanown
Cure a Severe Cold with Chamberlain Remedy Claimed
A newspaper note recounts a severe cold episode of the editor and a trial of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims a speedy, permanent cure and recommends the product, listing local sellers and related patent medicine advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is Grippe
Chamberlain
Banner of Liberty
Libertytown
Marland
Br AL
Pearze
Frederich
Rudy
Mt Airy
The Bird Teacher at Liberty Public School
The Liberty public school opened the week with fifteen scholars on roll. On Tuesday Helen Zacharias of Emmitsburg was placed in charge of the intermediate scholars, becoming the third teacher after many years with only two instructors. Water from the canal will be drawn next week as waste facilities open. jewels to be emptied in two or three days. Light boats departed Williamsfort Tuesday for the last trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echool
Liberty
Hiaa Helen Zacharias
Emmitsburg
Acholars
Teschera
Cenal
Williamsfort Tueday
Life Saving Cures Promised by Public Syrup Claims
An obscured ad claims Marvelous throat and lung cures from Dr. Bulle Quazh Syrup. It asserts relief for colds and coughs with supposed strong testimonials. Other brand references appear vague and unverified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roel
Pam Wall
Beatty
Fragrant Carnations and Funeral Emblems Highlight News
Carnations remain a favorite in funeral arrangements with pink blooms and gray foliage. Wreaths feature beantiless gray Meher and violet ribbons, while other floral displays mix spikes with blossoms for new effects. A Florence Crittenton Home meeting addressed a denial of funds for starting the Hagerstown home, claiming motives were charitable. Dr. Hartier offers treatment for catarrh at the City Hotel Wednesday. Advertisements promote patent remedies and products including Rad Flag OIL and Clover Health items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Moers
Florence Crittenton
Hagerstown
A. B. Zimmerfon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily News
Naruioe
Ana
California Fig Syrup Co
Oliver
Delft
Ellver
Coalport
Menalle
News OF the Churches
Cain
J. A
Steiner Bros. Drug Store
Karis Grover
Albert L. Pearre
Etchison
Ibert L. Pearre
Baling
North Eareee
J. J. Remshc
Hartier
Atihs City
al Breiner Bros. Drug Store
C. Wells &Co
Roy
Haris Clover
Etchison Brildlel
LaGrippe
Poeumonis
Sailoh
Erchison
Beyesaan
Albert Gubding
S. Karl
Albert L. Etchison
Feerless Paper Meat
THE
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Frederick, MD
Gail Borden Eagle
Anna Giering
FHS
Iigh P
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD
Childres
Geo. A. Gilbert
Mon
North Market St. Frederick
Viola Roseboro
Frank Winscombe
By Percy Ressieflj
Perseverance
Edith Lessons Topper
Green Eyed Monster
Florence Marryat
Opie
By Robert Basr
Padre Auirosio
By Clarence Pullen
Redolph
Mary W. Shalley
Robert Bare
Balsan
Rosebuds
Teller
Boas
Renee
G. 7
Smith Mano FaCtoRine CO
Woodsboro
Steiner Bros
Frederick, M
Ud W. Rady
Mt. Atry
Trew
Pubsitore
Carty
Will
Wanogang
Bart Patrick Street
Grove & Kindley
Willard C. Keller
South Market Ste
LOY & Perry’s
Alfred Dolge
Loggins
LOY & Perry's
Beemer Bros
North Market
Sora
Laas
R. Harris & CO
R. Harris & Co., Jewelers and Shversmith's
Washington, D
the News Steam Job Office
South Market Street
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