Witch story and origin of the name Trap town
Letter writer recounts a Western Maryland folk tale about Traptown or Newtown Trap near Jefferson. A Kentucky teamster defies a noted witch at a roadshop, provoking a curse that explains the town’s infamous name and ties to gambling and trickery along wagon routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax News
Thia
Jeffareon
Thie Hstle
Braryland
Bstern
Baltimore Folk Lore Society
Catoctin Mountain
Traptown
Newtown Trap
Schart
Maryland
Jefferson
Newtown
Baltimore
Virginia
Arace
Trappe
United States
Franch Catholico
A& Shia Janatara
Hia Ferarks
Wood
Thomas Browne
Ghout
Wagoos
Wagoner
Tha
Oan
Frederick
Dows
Harges
Kentucky
Harper's Ferry
Ridge
Knoxville
Tenn
Che Trep
Hétle
Tros
O. W. B. Crom
Beware of Mercury Ointments and Hall's Catarrh Core
The ad cautions against mercurial cures for catarrh and touts Hall's Catarrh Core as mercury free and internally acting. It notes Toledo, Ohio origin by F J Cheney & Co and urges authentic product purchases from druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pils for constipation and Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney inflammation and blood disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Sll
Savates
Philippines
W. Bi. Sherman
Cughing
A. L. Peatre
Farewell to Winter In March Skies and Local Happenings
A breezy monthly overview notes lingering signs of winter despite approaching spring. It highlights Easter preparations, church events, school and civic activities, plus hospital meetings and upcoming entertainments at the Opera House as communities look toward renewal and warmer days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makera
Makera Fellow Feal Good Eating Ben Frente
Sheri
Marca
Woman's College
Rotgets
Templar
Ars Oiab
Christian Temperanos Union
United Brethren Ehaureh
Johnstown
Tos
Echoleeson
Osnfederary
West Patrick Street
Frederick Otty Hospital
Hagerstown
Academy of
Independent Fire Company
Episcopal Church
Lant
City Hospital
Opera
Wesian’s College
Grace Reformed Church
Inmate Advises Tie Up Pact With Mamma
A fragmentary dialogue shows a person urging their mother to appear more presentable by tying her up, joking that it would alter her pallor and complexion. The exchange is brief and oddly phrased with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Mamma
Papea
Celestial Lamp Moonlight Over Palisades
Edgar and his mother, delayed returning home, glimpse a bright moon over the Palisades. The unusually clear night leaves Edgar marveling that “God has washed His lamp” as the city shines like daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Mite Society gathering and community notes at Pearl
The Mite Society of M P church held March meetings with G Miller hosting games and a cake. Attendees included many Miller, Osare, Lowman, Hood, Phelps, and Carpenter families. West Falls and Surbittsville towns report socials, Sunday school progress, and local visits plus service notices and personal updates across Troutville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Mite Society of
M.P. Church
G. Miller
St Paarl
Joe A Miller
David B. Miller
Charles Zimmerman
P. J. Carpenter
Osare
Biker
Ragan
Lease
Hartman
Posips
Jenale Grabill
Macate Os
West Falls
Emily Gosnell
Baltimore
Minola Condon
Edward F. Condon
Perry G. Lowman
Edna P. Hood
Felenda
G. Wesley Lowman
Brr
W.T. Jarbos
Winfista
Benjamin Hood
Elmer C. Kolb
Mount Airy
Blesare i Olsy & Clary
Vernon Lowman
David BE. Kleine
McDonald
Local Social Notes and Poems From Jwningsville
A page of social chatter lists names such as Mire William Dewees Mrs Ienian Ohler Mr and Mrs G B Greff and many others as attendees at a pleasant evening. Local visits, Epworth League remarks, and family updates fill the item, followed by verses about leaves falling and autumn change. An advert praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm via A L Pearre's Drug Store for rheumatism relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sud
William Dewees
Airs Ienian Ohler
G. B. Greff
Asros Stall
Charles Esler
Thomas G.osrar
Daniel Eigenbrode
Miseg Floresca DeMauth
Little
Lulu
Floreces Ard
Elna Eigenbrode
Lula Dewees
Elna
Luella
Eisa Eyler
Beolat O'Jonner
Raa
Howard
Russell Ergsnbrode
Jamen O'Conser
Haring
Mary Marker
Joesph Moser
Tourmont
Jwningsville
Mantha Watkins
Afr
Manrica Beyder
James Burdetta
A. H. Watkins
Elmer Dixor
Thurston
George A. Broadhurst
Bradley Watkins
Ollie Lawis
J.L Snyder
Elizabeth Smith
Pardum
J.C Bayne
The
Herald
Addington
Indian Territory
Chamberlain
A. L. Pearre
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Editoe
Mary Jane
Begi
Dsy
Toxc
Grim Monster Daily
Battlefiehd Monument
Solons
Braddock
White Mountains
Surbittsville
Reformed Church
Beulah Arnold
Biddletown
Howard Kefauver
Midtown
Will Karp
Erre
O. N. Schildtnecht
Port Orange
Florida
Lewis Kars
Charles Smith
Aliddletown
Otho J. Gaver
Thomas Schaffer Spank
John D. Abzit
Dorasy Huffer
Oodfield
Frank King Haz
Forest Glen
Washington
J.B. Banking
Mamia Bardette
Browningstilre
Bertie King
J. R. Woodfield
Lynodell King
Basalice Watkins
King
E.G. Ward
W.H. Bardette
Clegettsville
I.H. Ward
Galthersburg
Mfr
Ward
James Miles
Roddy
Merere
Roses
Howard Higenbrede
Waynesboro
Daniel Higenbrede
B. Groff
Mr. Groiff
Danis Eligenbrode
NBC
National Biscuit Company
Aga
Ron
Frederick County
Oliver Ohllect
Mountville Wrought
Burch Chilled
Studebaker
Cardus
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Mediane Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Naomi Bake
Webster Groves
Mr. Klumssy
Gandlog
Miss Grace
Catholic Standard and Times
Wilart Ingres
la France Shoes
A. R. Veakle
James E. Doll
Morris Hasrpur
Tabie
First Nat. Bank
Frederick Co
olSdawiy
Pennyroyal
Ledies
Ak Druegiz
Hesters Englisu
Seo
Bineribbes
Ladion
Sela
Dreerive
Chichester Chemical
Meadtego Benare
PHILA
Farmers’ Exchange
Carroll Street
Frederick, Md
Bolgiano
Algo
Bolgiano’s Seed Store
Light and Prate Streep
Baltimore, Md
Girtral
Harbest Street
Fale Lohst & Co
CHU
J. A. Kidwiler
B. SO. Depot
Predarick
Mnd
Protec
HSAVT
NEWB
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