Dance events announced for Grace Staley home and city venues
A society dance will be held at Miss Grace Staley's home on Patrick Street Friday evening February 25, followed by a second dance at Koontz Hall with the F C Bu orchestra providing music for the series. A magical and dramatic entertainment is planned at Rocky Springs on March 24 featuring the Rocky Springs Orchestra in its first appearance.
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Pound
Ody Pound
Grace Staley
Weet
Patrick Street
Perpsichorean
Koontz Hall
Comorrow
F. C.bu
Rocky Springs
Attempted Poisoning Near Florence Howard County
Mr game A Meredith, a bachelor of eighty five, living near Florence, Howard County, discovered a few days ago that a quantity of green Paria had been poured into his well in an attempted poisoning of his family. The poison was found on the well sides. the perpetrator, fearing detection or falling in, did not complete the crime. No clue to the culprit exists, but suspicions point to two parties now watched. Meredith's sister Rachel, 89, and nieces Sathe and Anna, daughters of the late Mr John F Meredith of Frederick County, are named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamea A. Meredith
Florence
Howard County
Mr. Meredith
Rachel
Sathe
Anna
John F. Meredith
Frederick County
Marriages Attend Diverse City Weddings in Readable Notices
The wedding of Miss Minnie Feagan and Mr Thomas Rhoderick of Peagovills occurs tomorrow at the Lutheran parsonage on Hast Church Street at 4 o'clock, officiated by Rev Luther Kuhlman. Also noted are marriages of C E Craver and Ename Powel of Lewistown, Miss Emma Abbott to Dr Amoz L Gage of Baltimore, with ceremony details and reception notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Feagan
Thomas Rhoderick
Peagovills
Lutheren Parsonage
Church Street
Luther Kuhlman
C. E. Craver
Ename
Powel
Lewistown
Richard Layman
An . Breagle
D. R. Mob
Luther. Kuhlmas
Annapolis
Emma “Abbott
Aix. Abbott
Evening Capital
Wee
Amoz L. Gage
Baltimore
Jackson
Presbyterian Church
Is. M. James
Balmore
Gilroy
Grants and Meyers
S Edward Abbott
Robt
H. Williams
Gase Test
New York
Fort Broadway
Barn Fire Ravages Carroll County Farm District
In Carroll County near Carrollton and Blouckaville a large barn on Herr’s property west of Wer, Pa, burned last evening with hay straw and contents destroyed. A powder box found on site suggested arson. no motive or triggering plan was recovered. Insurance and total loss pending assessment. Nearby, on Saturday, Trostle storekeeper Arendtile was notified of an incident involving the Eichelberer farm and other local matters.
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Carrollton
Houckeville
Carroll County
Blouckaville
Orpan
Elias Maro
Walsh
Mer
Wer
Jonas Flickinger
Weat
New
Oxford
Eichelberer Farm
Arendtile
Personal and Pertinent Local Notes and Appointments
A collage of brief items notes Hood’s Sarsaparilla praised this season, Barnard as fourth postmaster at Barry, a teachers meeting postponed to March 15, visits from Shepherdstown and Las Animas residents, a patent granted to G W Harley, Breckenridge lecture tickets reserved, Mrs J M Nelson returning from Linwood, Lillie Howard visiting Washington, a horse mare death at a farm, Mary Zahla visiting Westminster, Belle and Beulah Bradshaw ill, Wo Feete suffering from a arm carbuncle, Mrs Chas Reindollar dying of pneumonia, Baker Sawales will probate, Geo R Robienberg visiting, and Geo E F Anderson moving to Roanoke for a job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Barry
Hogan
Liberty
Woo Bultayer
Bertie Morgan
Shepherdatown
W. Va
Hallie Qoynn
C. Rod Buckey
Las Animas
Leére
Mt. Pleasant
J. F. Ubier
Hagerstown
G. W.T. Harley
Breckenridge
Yeakles
J. M. Nelson
Linweed
Carroll County
Mica
Lillie Howard
Washington
Gece. Hoack
Mary Zaha
Aire
Geo. Mehrling
Market Space
Westminster
Belle
Beulah Bradshaw
Weal
All Saints Street
Wo. Feete
West Patrick Street
Chas
York Road
Vooe
Haugh ‘S Church
Baker Sawales
Geo. R. Robienberg
Geo. E. F. Anderson
Backeyetown
Roanoke
Diamond Dee
Special Meeting of Prohibition League Held in Temple Hall
A special meeting of the Prohibition League of this city convened last evening at 7 30 oclock in the Temple of Boner Hall on E Church street to discuss the local political situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Leagues
Maryland Grand Army of the Republic Session in Hagerstown
The Maryland Department Encampment Grand Army of the Republic will convene in Hagerstown on Friday February 22 with all posts in attendance. A grand parade of local and visiting veterans will feature. Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia organizations will attend. Representatives named include Grove, Hiteshew, Purnell, Ely, Kanfain alternates, and other local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Giberias. Mary
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Meesra Gao
Meesra Gao W Grove, PL Hiteshew, Wm H Purnell, Case W Ely, John W Kanfain
Geo W Giesener
N Zimmerman
J . Duval
Eli Frost
P M Eader
Reynolds
Death of Mrs Gatharine Saker at 98 in Reedysville
Mrs Gatharine Saker aged 98 died in Weshirdton county on Feb 9. She was widow of Frederick Baker who died in 1857 and a long standing member of the U B church. Survived by children Ezra, Samuel, John, Frederick, Agron Baker and others. Funeral at A B church Reedysville with Rev E O Burmer and A M Evers officiating. interment in Reedysville cemetery. Pallbearers were her four oldest sons.
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Gatharine Saker
Weshirdton
Frederick Baker
U. B. Church An
Otterbolz
Behm
Destendanta
Ezra
Samuel
John
Frederick
Agron Baker
Tia County -Rand
A. B
Reedysville
Burmer
A.M. Evers
The Home test finds a sales claim in old ad copy
Fragmentary OCR advertises Zemp's Balsam and claims cures for various ailments. Mentions Frederick Arwell as a handsome man and references a druggist and price in pounds. The text is garbled and difficult to parse but centers on a medical balsam advertised as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Arwell
Zemp
Barry's Tricophaen day and electric outage notice
The column repeats Barry's Tricophaen day remedies for hair and scalp and reports the northern district power outage caused by a burnt commutator. Defect fixed. light to return tonight. Invitations issued for Miss Elia B. Gilson and James H. Bladen wedding tomorrow at the bride's parents' residence on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardz
Elia B. Gilson
Charles A. Gilsoo
James H. Bladen
Washington
South Market Street
Committee Plans Easter Batqueracd Public Entertainment
A meeting of the Catholic Benevolent Legion committee was held to organize a public entertainment at Urrey Hall, St. Johan's College, B21 Street. The event is expected to take place on Easter Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennevolent Legion
Urey Hall
St. Johan’s Coleg
New Paper Debuts in Rocksville The Montgomery Preys
The Montgomery Preys, Rocksville's new Republican paper edited by F. Benjamin, appears as a four page sheet with strong typographical quality. May it have a long useful career. Helen Scholl hosted the C L G at Mrs. Owings East Second Street. the program was well attended. Mrs. Hood will meet the Circle February 24 at Mrs. Keefer's West Third Street at 7:30 p.m.
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Montgomery “Preys
New Republiccan
Rocksville
F. Benjamin
Helen Scholl
Democratic City Executive Meeting Notes and Upcoming Session
A Democratic City Executive Committee meeting was held at the Jeffreonian club room last evening at 7 30. Agenda covered the municipal election approaching. A second meeting is planned for Saturday evening at the same venue. The McMurray estate sale had a successful day with strong attendance and good prices. The Fair Grounds sale this morning also drew a larger crowd, with similar positive results. The event featured a band and various attendees from Charlestown and nearby counties including Baltimore Washington and West Virginia. All articles and goods fetched solid prices.
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Democratic City Executive Committee
Jeffreonian Club
McMurray
Taeéalé
Porgonel
Fair Grounds
Yeaterdarag i. Oo
Talbott
Charlestown
Baltimore
Washington
West Virginia
Crowded House Delights at Grand Opera House Show
A large audience filled the Grand Opera House for a Barlow Bros. program featuring Misetrels, lively Sings and Sexman acts, and acrobatic performer Harry. The evening opened with strong singing and humor, closing with the one act farce Business Digiexs to loud applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow Bros
Theolio
Harry
Werry
Willy Sies
Digiexs
New Haven
Union
Neighbors Social Recital and Supper Meeting
A pleasant Neighbors Social gathering was held near late February 19 at Mee Eilen’s house. An entertaining program featured recitations, a piano solo, readings, and social interludes performed by Mamie Howard Virgina Smith and others. Guests were served in the dining room with ample refreshments before leaving. The next meeting is scheduled for March 12 at Mr. Smith’s home.
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Neighbrs
Bone O Mee Eilen
Clus
Mamie Howard
Vudhess
Pee Harve
Fadhen
Miss i
Miss Virgintation
AD Lia Smith
Mises Irwin Harry
M Terz
Reading
Will
John Kolb
Prezsure
Warch
Mith
Texas Cowboys and local cough remedy demand
Texan citizens face illnesses as cough remedies rise in demand. Alex and Speer & Son druggists of Bianco Texas report Van Wert’s Balsam selling well and claim general satisfaction. Willisman & Brows advertise free trial sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cowboys
Texan
Alex and
Speer
Bianco
Texas
van Wert’s
Bzlsam
Willisman
Holy Land Pilgrimage Expedition From This City
A new tour titled by Catholic interest departs from this city on an excursion to the Holy Land. The group, about 100, organized by Very Rev Charles A. L. and Franchcen Brooker, travels via Paris to Rome Assisi and Venice. They will visit sacred sites, travel by night train, and conclude with a return journey in late May.
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Holy Land
Thitwill
Bamberg American Packet Company
Wielend
United States
St Patrid’s
Corrigan
Charles AL. Vibsand
Brookerboot
Chabourg
Paris
Ceca
Pia
Flovenedé
Assisi
Weil
Apri
Venice
Anicrivon
Resolution on duty exemption for Union veterans debated
In the state capital the assembly committee debated a bill to study and report a damaged gag mechanism. A two thirds vote was needed for third reading, but the motion failed. Also introduced by Stadler was a bill to exempt honorably discharged Union soldiers who served in the Civil War from peacetime duties. Weather notes warn of colder conditions with westerly winds. Financial coverage notes New York openings, slight declines by noon amid selling pressure. stock shares and market names listed in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saneron
Care of Poultry and Potatoes at a Farm Home
Timely notes on building a two story potato store and farm hand dwelling. Describes walls, roof, floors, and ventilation. Details poultry house layout, water and feed systems, soil renewal, and use of hot potatoes as winter fodder and poultry sustenance. Includes manure and egg handling tips by Henry Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fienes
Conreniest Poultry House
A. Cactol Farm
Orst
The Kind of Wife You Should Seek in Burlington Hawkeye
A satirical 19th century column by Bob Buntette mocks marrying for status and looks. It argues a practical, hardworking partner is best, citing a laundress’s daughter who earns her keep and raises a large family. The piece questions a suitor’s worth and promotes domestic competence over charm.
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Con Reagan
Ile
Inteligenes
Wilk
Faye
Bob Buntette
Burlington
Hawkeye
St. Kansas
Catel & Penplewind
Lens
Rein
Coleg
Kemp Balsam Advertisement Claims Quick Cough Relief
An old time medical ad urges readers not to ignore coughs as Kemp Balsam offers relief with a positive guarantee. It promises immediate effects after the first dose and notes trial size free at druggists with prices 30c and 3.00.
Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life with New Discovery
Ailing woman near collapse read of Dr King’s New Discovery on a scrap of wrapping paper, obtained a sample bottle, and improved dramatically. She gained weight from under seventy pounds to a healthier state after using the remedy, and the case led to a legal action against a local drug store. The report notes trial in the matter of Joseph B Gere vs Drug Store in Fort Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vals
W. BH
Fort Smith
Joseph B. Gere
Elixir touted to cleanse blood despite tainted reformer claim
A dubious 19th century patent medicine advertises Ficat symptoms and scrofulous poisons as positive evidence of polluted blood. It promises to purge syphilitic poisons with Acker's Bustich Blood Elixir under a positive guarantee by Williams and Brown druggists, urging pain relief and renewed vitality.
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Paris
Desik Acker
Bustich
Wilierson & Brown
Electric Bitters Promising Cure All Ailments
A mis-spelled ad extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy offering relief for indigestion and liver kidney disorders. It promises health, lasting happiness, and affordability with doses claimed to grant good digestion and well being.
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Webesbay
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David F. Shadler
Lacienbuag
Wis. Ho. Wegner
Fecovetf
Ay Norris
Basky Ridge
Gossir
New York Stock
A.bort
Barca
SRE
OUR Farmers” Corner
Henry Brown
Great Eastern
England
de NetSuffer
Amy Z.oagex
Janconine
Tes Sverent
Elevaren
Acdubou
London
Joseph B . Garrett
Weibold
Williamson & Brown
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ing _ Fowder Co
Prin
Alfred Ritter& Coy
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Lawrence
Kansas
Othice
West Second Street
Frederick MA
P. H Pyfer
Cumberland
George Creek
Riteler & CO
H. Patrick St. Yard
Water Street
mChia
Telifestion
Chase & CO
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Charles Street
Sarateus
Dickies
Denis
Frederick Carpet
Wail Peper House
Seca
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Gster
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SAP Pinglon
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