Mocking House: a hidden gun and a web of blackmail
In a tense confession Mrs. Croyden recounts a blackmail scheme ending in two murders at a secluded house. Harper questions her tale, exposes inconsistencies, and calls in detectives as the case spirals toward a new revelation at Orpheus Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line Croyden
Harper
Hamils
Joseph Bonashy
Mrs. Croyden
Mr. Dufresne
Aline Croyden
Statie
Andrews
Walter c. Brown
Ay Opera House
Hunge
Faney
Bick Ee
Opera House
Frederick box holds 1634 city history in sealed cornerstone
A cornerstone box laid at the southwest corner near Rast Pa and Carr TESCIs contains items on Frederick history from 1634. Tobias Kuhn sealed the box. William H Moore initiated the idea with a bricklayer crew. Contents include portraits, resident names, and a Buff Orpington egg. Construction continues and the box may be unearthed again if the building is torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick Swas
Tobias Kuhn
William H Moore
Piones Scort Kerdait
Zommerman
Zimmerman
Marer Ts
Refreshing summer drinks and raspberry shrub recipe guide
Pruly discusses icebox drinks and the health value of ginger ale and carbonated beverages. Directions cover simple syrups, lemon rind infusion, pre-mixing before use, and keeping stocked ingredients for quick service. includes a raspberry shrub recipe and a sample menu for tomorrow with breakfast lunch and dinner items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E Dagle
NES
Pruly
U. S
Des Moines Woman Ends Pact Tragedy After Lake Michigan Swim
Miss Margaret Bos 22 survivor of a strange pact died by self inflicted gunshot after she and her mother Mrs Alice King Bot 63 tied together with rope and swam from Chicago to Lake Michigan. The mother perished in the same incident. Dr and Mrs W W Pearson reached Margaret’s home as she recovered from the shock of the ordeal. A mission convention committee met in Maryland and Virginia elders to plan the Braddock Hewiets Missionary event with Rev Hoch presiding and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Margaret Bos
Deacn
Ina
Alice King
Highland Park
Lake Michigan
Margaret
Hlerss
Lane
Dale
Iowa
W. W. Pearson
Margaret Osouga
Braddock
Hoch
Uniontown
Myr
Sullivan Brouth
Gomso
Cam T. Jackson
Frederick
New Structure to Rise at Orick Expected by Sept
The building at Orick is planned to be erected by September 1 if weather cooperates. Charles Farnsworth, who ran a restaurant in the aid establishment, intends to move back to the new structure as soon as the roof is on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orick
Charles Farnsworth
Court News and Marriage Licenses Reported
Court notes list several marriage licenses and property deeds. Names include F igonard Kereaner 22 Watkersi and Ma 28 47 Eas and Dora Mec Sales 36, Va, plus Henry B Simp and Elian P Summers 21 near Freder- and Marc Flook 20 near Nex Maret. Also Russell K. Langston 22 and Elza Neas ad M. Underwood 221 Hare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figonard Kereaner
Watkersi
Seer
Mt No Acker
Dora
M. George
Henry
George
Conte
George N Eaghsa
Eiian P Summers
Freder- 30K
Marc Flook
Nex Maret
Russel K. Lagengston
Elz- Neas
Half-Sinner at Tholt Theatre with Berton Churchill
The Tholt Theatre screens Half-Sinner featuring Berton Churchill and Joel McCrea with Salle Blane in lead roles. The comedy drama based on Alias the Dead follows a family friendly plot as it plays to theater audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whirle Jace L
Unlikely Detective Tackles Diamonds and Murders
A slow moving seeming fool of a detective proves keen and alert as he targets a diamond smuggling gang and solves three murders. The excerpt also mentions added shorts including a Baby Burlesque and chapter 9 of the serial.
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Gettober
aAilne Croydes
Cater Ic
Florre
Rea
Orpheus Hall
He Se Yey Ug
Prescomer
Haugh
Jonnson
NRA
Elerge
SRA
Dre Tisard
AY Dan Thomas
George Scarbo
Harner Ocano Powe
Court News
Theater News
Heather Angel
Trinidad
Lydia E. Pinkham
Victor Jory
Nigel Bruce
Mystery Squadron
Ken Maynard
Dynamite Ranch
Waener Beos
Wilfred Bender
Thelma Todd
Little Jack Little
the Wise Old Owl
Phone
Blue & Gray Beauty Shop
W. Patrick ST
Kelvinator
IML
Hargry
Ft Seu Budeer
A. E. Fisher Heating and Plumbing
East Patrick St. Frederick
Loews Theatres
Baltimore
WE. Beg.frijune
Marigar OQ
Avies Cooper
Jean Parkers
Ted Healy
Katherine Alexander
Mills Bros
Frank
E-Milst Britton
Seefl
William Powell Myrna Loy
Frederick, Maryland
Bank of Personal Service
Baer Vs. Camera
Burns & Alen
Guy Lombardo
Orch
Tivoli
Uiene
Ima
Columsia
Betty Boop
Comede
Becotlla
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!