Royal Arch confers degree and oyster supper endokes meeting
In a Tuesday 7 30 p m gathering the Royal Arch degree was conferred on two gentlemen. After the ceremony the group visited J K Sheppard's to share an oyster supper. A runaway incident reports Harry King and Frank Burck, both about 17, from South Street left for parts unknown after an evening out, with King reportedly possessing about six dollars saved over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearee
Royal Arch
J. K. Sheppard
Harry King
Frank Burck
King
Local Tailor Suffers Head Injury After Fall
Mr Jas P Perry Sr of Jas P Perry and Son tailors, while leaving his North Market Street residence around 6 15 this morning, slipped on ice and struck the back of his head on the pavement, suffering cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas P Perry, Sr
Jas P Perry & Son
Merchan Tailors
North Market
T Market
Temperance Lodge Meeting Attends Gaithersburg District
Montgomery county Good Templars district lodge held a meeting in Gaithersburg attended by delegates from all county lodges. D.C. Lt. Burdett presided, Miss Mamie Hobbs was secretary, and thirteen members received the district degree. A noon dinner followed and Hon. S. B. Chase spoke with remarks by Rev. A. G. McCabe. Next meeting set for July in Clarkesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Ef
Gaithersburg
5. B. Chase
Pennasylvanie
A. GC. McCabe
Laurel
Clarkeburg
Missionary Meeting at Local Lutheran Church
The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold a meeting this evening at 7 30 in the church lecture room. The event promises an interesting program and community fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Masked Dance Set by Frederick Riflemen
The Frederick Riflemen committeemen plan a dress and masked dance tomorrow evening at the Armory on East Patrick Street. The F B O B Orchestra will provide music for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Riflemen
Armory
East Patrick Street
The Latest Slang Biddle Among High Society
The term biddle denotes the aristocracy of the creme de la creme in city society. Originating in Philadelphia, it spreads to New York where the four hundred may be called bid dles. The phrase He’s a biddle marks high social praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Social Circles Luncheons and Local notices from Washington and Maryland
Social Circles reports Mrs Outerbridge Horsey hosting a winter luncheon with Mme Rome ro and several guests, flowered with La France roses. Also described is a large social gathering at Mr Harry Webster's home near Doub's with games and fruit repast, attended by about forty young people. Obituaries note Bennetta Frances Hobbs aged eighteen in Washington and Joshua Dixon Sr. in Baltimore, with funeral details and family mentions.
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Outerbridge Horsey
Washington
Mme. Romero
Senator Palmer
Mira
Hawley
Fenner Lee
Lucy Page
Mre
Callen
Biddle
Mise Horsey
Harry Webster
Near Doub’s
Thureday
Merion Basford
Mamie Myers
S. A. Tuarser
Jeath Ron. Hobbs
Bennetta Frances Hobbs
John Smithson
St. Southwest
Joshua Dixon
Frederick County
Bartlett Street
Baltimore
Dizon
Bright
Jeavea
Tyler Croneberg
Frederick
Olivet Cemetery
J. J. Kantner
HM Keefer
Thos Danner
NJ Wilson
Wm Moberly
Carty
Chess Councilman
Montgomery County
Johan
Tennallytown
Wm Mathess
Med Jey’e District
Bethesda
Kemp's Cold Positive Guarantee Mustang Liniment
A razored pitch extols Kemp's liniment as a guaranteed cold cure. It warns readers that neglect can worsen illness and urges immediate trial. Mentions inexpensive price and free trial size, available at druggists.
Old Maid Club in Brunswick Promises Bridal Pact
Six known Brunswick women form an Old Maid Club pledging not to marry without unanimous consent of all members. If granted, consenting members would serve as bridesmaids and give a handsome gift. One member is already nonplussed as Heyr ing’s proposal awaits dissenters’ fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Heyring
Thriving Laurel Town Scenes and Church Benefit
The Baltimore American highlights Laurel in Prince George s County with new sidewalks laid since autumn costing 10000 and improved pike with oyster shell fill. Notable homes belong to Stephen Gambrill and Barnes Compion. St Philip s Protestant Episcopal Church at Main Street, built in 1846, features iron railing and a large lot. Rev A C McCabe rector, native of Urbana, serves on the Deaf and Dumb Institute board. Ladies Aid Society led by Stephen Gambrill held a supper and tableau to fund church interior decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Prince George's
Stephen Gambrill
Barnes Compion
St Philip’s Protest Episcopal Church
A C McCabe
Ste- Cabo
Urbana
Deaf and Damb Institute
Ladies Aid Society
Yellow Springs Community Notes and Local Meetings
February 12 notes from Yetnow Sigixas report convalescence of Charles Uraver at Daniel Wantler home. Ezra Summers returns from Middletown after grandfather’s funeral. The Skids Garnet band entertained Eli Wolfe’s guests. Salvation Army held a large meeting at S. H. Cannon’s with N. F. Rickards directing. Prohibition party met at Yellow Springs Hall electing Tyler president Young treasurer and Rickards secretary. David Shankel adds new milling machinery. N. F. Rickards contracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigixas
Charles Uraver
Daniel Wantler
Ezra Summers
Middletown
Eli Wolfe
Pertleman
Salvation Army
Mrr
H. Cannon
N. F. Rickards
Prohibition Party
Yellow Springs Hall
Thos. B. Tyler
D. J. Young
David Shankel
Valentines Day Origin in Rome and Early Christianity
The Baltimore American explains how February feasts in ancient Rome honored Pan with a box of girls names and later pagan rites were replaced by drawing saints names for Valentines. It notes St Valentine was a Christian martyr executed in Rome under Claudius in 270 A D and has no link to modern birthday celebrations.
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Vallectine
Baltimore
Rome
Claudine
Wolfsville Walls
Mary Madron is very ill. Mollie E Lawrence and J B Phreeger on sick list. Benj Shuff mortgaged land sold to Wilson Stotelmyer for 320. Geof Watchel buys estate farm near Miveraville for 41 per acre. Chas Harp and Mollie Routzshu wed at bride’s home. Rev A M Smith officiated. Wolfsville may host a cream separator or creamery near the railroad, urging local enterprise.
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Wolfsville
Catoctin
Mary Madron
Mies Mollie E. Lawrence
J.B. Phreeger
Catharine
M Brunner
Dan O Harne
Benj Shuff
Wilson Stotelmyer
Geof Watchel
Geo Smith
Miveraville
Chas Harp
Josiah Harp
Mollie M Routsabu
Ludwick Routzsha
Ellerton
A M Smith
Wolfville
Enterprise
Local Notices and Society Notes From Last Week
A miscellaneous local page reports a near dingy board meeting with little public interest, plus social visits and obituaries. Mrs John Ridenour of Lancaster attended her brother Howard Ridenour’s funeral, while Mrs Eldridge Johnson and Mrs Exma Johnson of Alabama visited Dr Hopkins’s family in New Market. John Dean’s son broke a leg from a horse kick. An election of officers for the Mate Society of the United Brethren church produced a slate led by President Mrs Sinn and Secretary Miss Haugh. The Independent Hose company formed a committee to draft resolutions on Howard Ridenour’s death and plans a heater purchase for the engine. The Lotus Glee Club from Boston, managed by the local YMCA, performed at City Hall to an enthusiastic crowd, with a lengthy program and favorable reception. The article also includes a brief medical note on eye fatigue, explaining muscle fatigue behind the eye and proper use of glasses for near vision.
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United 8. F.E. Company
John Ridenour
Lancaster
Howard Ridenour
Eldridge Johnson
Exma Johnson
Alabama
Dr Hopkins
New Market
John Dean
Geo Dean
Harmony Grove
Society of the United Brethren Charet
Mra JC Sinn
Mra G W Kirac
Mics Sue Haugh
Mrz
Daniel Hendrickson
Independent Hose Company
Howard Ridenonr
W F Crouse
Jacob Quinn
John Gilbert
Wm Dansesberger
Philip Seeger
The Business Girl Opens in Universal Hub Feature
Boston pipers report a new feature of Bie in the universal Hub called the business girl. She is unafraid of men and handles crowds with poise, dressing well and speaking softly during business hours. She moves by steam or horse and treats men with equal confidence, much as a man would, while maintaining decorum and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Pipers
Bie
Universal Hub
Chiago News
Ven Wert's Balsam sells well in Blanco Texas
Blanco Texas druggists Alexander Speer & Son say Ven Wert's Balsam is the best selling article on their shelves and provides general satisfaction. Williamson & Brown offer a free trial size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Alexander Speer & Sex
Blanco
Tera
Ven Wert
Williamson & Brown
Frederick
Six Months of Sales for Long Baleam Water Town
Felt Jr reports six months of success for Long Baleam from Wert Chemical Co Watertown NY. He notes 396 bottles sold, four returns, and many testimonies from prominent residents. Product offered by Wideman Brown with free trial available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felt, Jr
Wetertown
Ven Wert Chemical Co
Watertown
Wid *Emson & Brown
Trisl Aise Frea
Murderer Mike 10 Die Guilty on First Ballot
In Luzerne county a verdict of murder in the first degree is rendered against Michael Rizzetto after a single ballot. The crowd outside erupts in cheers as the prisoner is led away to await execution, while a funeral procession passes by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne
Michael Rizzetto
McClure
Mike
Garman
Carte
Julie Rica
Sharon Hill Burglar Shot by Doctor After Break-in
Charles Smith, wounded in Sharon Hill burglary of Dr. Feltwell, lies in University hospital with gunshot injuries likely to cost him sight in the left eye. Police link overcoat and stolen items to him, while a man named Burrows identifies the burglar’s clothing and asserts items were taken from his home February 2. Authorities expect to transfer him to Delaware County custody soon to face burglary charges.
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Feltwell
Purmaperpars
Charles Smith
University Hospital
Dr. Feltwell
Sharon Hill
E. B. Burrows
Stafford
Chester County
Malin
Polica
Burrows
Malia
Charles Green
Frederick
Delaware County
Horrible Fire and Hog Attack Reported in Virginia
A Virginia Virginian special describes a Henry county tragedy where a woman’s cabin burned while she saved two older children. Her infant lay nearby and was carried, while hogs savaged the remaining child. The incidents occurred near Lyxscmone, Virginia on a Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyxscmone
Henry County
Destructive Storm Leaves Holland Flooded and Damage Reported
A fierce storm sweeps across Holland causing swollen rivers and widespread flooding.Cities such as Rolter Gaza Dordrecht Schiedam Zofia and Han pen report inundation with numerous shipwrecks and substantial loss of life. Authorities issue alerts as rescue efforts begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Ts. Hacos
Rolter- Gaza
Dordrecht
Schiedam
Zofia
Hanpen
Child admits to smoking. treated at county asylum
In Mippixtows on February 12 Johnniles Powers, 11, was placed in the county asylum at Oranges farm after excessive cigarette smoking, described as a raving maniac. Doctors call it a hopeful case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mippixtows
Johnniles Powers
Oranges Farm
Bucktens Arnica Salve Advertises Guaranteed Satisfaction
An 19th century ad touts Bucktens Arnica Salve by Joseph B. Garratt. It claims cures for skin eruptions chilblains and piles with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Garratt
Odds and Ends from a Curio filled column
A mosaic of notes on oddities and local lore from Louisville to Florida. Items include a doctor’s heredity theory on marriages, Paris funeral monopolies, a San Bernardino party’s music with rabbits, New Orleans Creole exchanges, a rare European specimen found on Moon Island, and Birmingham pin manufacture. Also notes on Florida immigration shifts and a Frederick drug advert for Zemp's Balsam offering relief for respiratory ailments.
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Louissille
Paris
France
United States
Edson Adams
Oakland
Cal
Yukon
Alessia
Florida
San Bernardino
New Orleans
Desert
Sharon
Birmingham
England
Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life
A woman with consumption, told incurable and under 70 pounds, used a sample of Dr King’s New Discovery from a scrap of wrapping paper. She bought larger bottles, improved rapidly, and now weighs 140 pounds. Send a stamp to W H Cole Fort Smith for full particulars. trial bottles available at Joseph B Garrott’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. King
W. H. Cole
Deuggist
Fort Smith
St Joseph B. Garv Roit
Acker's English Cough Remedy Guarantee Prompted by Local Druggists
Williamson and Brown druggists declare a money back guarantee for Acker's English Cough Remedy. They state a cough can be checked in a day and invite buyers to follow directions, promising refunds if the claim is not correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
Williamson and
Brown
Ackers English Blood Elixir advertised as cure
A vintage ad from Williamson and Brown druggists touts Ackers English Blood Elixir as a cure for blood poisons and venoms. It claims positive proof and guarantees, urging customers to buy at their store despite competing elixirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson & Brown,druggista
Poisoned Blood Warns of Early Death Symptoms
The notice lists tiredness dizziness headaches body pains and feverishness as signs of poisoned blood and urges prompt care. It promotes Acker's English Blood Elixir with a positive guarantee sold by diliamson and Brown druggists to cleanse the blood and avert death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
Diliamson & Brown
Death By Own Action Cited By Professor Tsaviz Claim
A dubious claim asserts an incurable dyspeptic may justify suicide with a cure promise from Acker's English Dyspeptic Tableta. Professor Arnold Tsaviz is referenced supporting the controversial statement, with Williamson & Brown as publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Tsaviz
Acker
Williamson & Brown
Dyspepsia Cure Ad by Williamson and Brown
An advertises Acker's English dyspepsia remedy promising to check and cure indigestion. The text names Williamson and Brown as druggists guaranteeing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
Williamson & Brown
Miners Trade Van Wert Goods Despite Hard Times
Fragmentary notice notes Van Wert goods sold by Williamson and Brown with trial sizes offered free. It mentions Ri ners bearing a dotile and references Batcamahomie Brainerd of Malden in a promotion promising consistent satisfaction and prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Warts
Batcamahomie & Brainerd
Malden
van Wert
Williamson & Brown
Electric Bitters Promise Cure for Dyspepsia
Excerpt extols Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and related stomach liver and kidney issues. Claims vast search and expense, guarantees relief with proper use, recommends for digestion and overall health. Sold by Joseph B Gerroti Drugists at 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B Gerroti
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GiTy Hotel
MP Moller
MO Myers
Moffett
ES Pierport
Smith
H M Griffith
L Coblens
Balto
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Wash
Lankota
Bnight
Mich
Central Hotel
JA Bell
C A Gittinger
Maas
Mit
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Stoonstown
John Merchant
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F K Phleeger
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Howard County
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Webster
Henry Gonso
May ‘Bradshaw
G. W. Bradshaw
CG. H. Steffer
Chicago
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Haven
Lotus Club
Lotus Glee Club
Boston
City Hall
Frederick City
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Edward E Long
Charles L Lewis
Clifton F Davie
Frank J Smith
Lasame
Granadiers
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Lewis
Three Fishers
Goldbeck
DeFrys
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Massa
Foster
Frank J. Smith
Alee
Folkstone
Mr Deroll
Lily of
Killarney
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Mr. Lewis
the Exile
Keller
Mr Davie
Bseld Br
Mustang
Cuaatesion
9. C
Johnston
ZaAgefisii County
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Ben Holmes
Holmes
Anderson
Woottik
Attaxta
Supreme Court
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Macon
Woolfolk
Mustang Libiriert
Mexicam Mustang Lintient Cores Allel Wwenta
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Jno
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Baltimore, Md
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Hoyal Baltax Powder Co
IG Welletree
Cosmne
Jored
Ted Favciers
Philadeiphia
Quynn& Bitter
Janlidlewew
California
Sappington
Maerket Street
Bredorick Hd
Aving
Bowers
Ralph E Bowers
Rosiph B. Bowers
Bureau Mutual Insurance
D&wit
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