Court Hearing Reopens In Johnson Will Case
The case of J Grahame Johnson against John C Motter executor of Ann R Johnsons will resumed in court. Witnesses read searing testimony including Miss Caroline Johnson who testified her aunt Mrs Weems influenced the will. Doctors testified the daughter’s attendance could harm her health. The trial is expected to continue with further witnesses and argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Grahame Johnson
John C. Motter
Ann R. Johnson
Caroline Johnson
Sintif
Ira J
Remarkable Monster Pumpkins Grower in Locust Ward
John C. Clouden, a colored resident of Locust Ward, cultivated a vine bearing 22 pumpkins. Five specimens measured remarkable circumferences in both directions, with reported sizes: the largest about 6 feet 3 inches by 3 feet 4 inches, another around 6 feet 1 inch by 3 feet 2 inches, and others ranging from roughly 4 feet to 4 feet 10 inches in one dimension and about 2 feet to 2 feet 6 inches in the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Clouden
Locust Waller
Pool Room Opens in Valley Hotel Basement Middletown
Sherman Koogle and son open a new pool room in the basement of the Valley Hotel in Middletown. Mr Edgar Koogle, proprietors of the hotel, announce the addition as the second pool room in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Hotel
Middeltown
Sherman Kd. Koogle and Son
Edgar Koogle
Headache Relief Ad Promises Quick Dosing
Fragmentary ad copy touts nine tablets of a drug labeled Br. James for rapid headache relief. It claims fast results and urges readers to purchase the new product to end pain and throbbing sensations.
Legg Farm Changes Hands Near Jug Bridge
Harp, agent, sold the Legg farm along Baltimore pike near Jug Bridge to former County Commissioner Charles W. Zimmerman. The 142 acre property includes a modern home built by the late Collage, with about $20,000 believed to be the price. Sale must be court ratified, so possession timing is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markwood
Harp
Mra
Ellen Trail Legg
Legg
Baltimore Pike
Charles W. Zimmerman
The
Pike
Farm Sale Near Central Church and Wheat Purchase
A 270 acre Adaree farm near Central Church and New London was sold by W N Jolliffe to M L Boserman of Woodstock Va with possession to April. The Nelson home farm formerly belonged to John S N Clary. Other sales include 105 acres south of Middletown to Samuel W Holter at 107 20 per acre, half wheat interest sold at 8 per acre, and Valley Savings Bank stock at 17 50 per share to W Scott Kefauver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Boserman
Woodstock
Nelson Home Place
Adaree Farm
Central Church
New London
W. N. Jolliffe
M. L. Boserman
Boserman
Nelson Home Farm
John SN. Clary
Damon Janney
Jowliffe
Are
Wiliam Snyder
Walter S Reeder
Harmon R. Smith
Emory L. Coblentz
Samuel J. Smith
Middletown
Samuel W. Holter
Holter
Valley Savings Bank
W. Scott Kefauver
Braddock Heights
Death in Brunswick and Harper's Ferry notes
Obituary notices report the death of William Allen at 1244 p.m. in Brunswick while visiting his daughter, aged 73, from Bright's disease. Survivors include three sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at 11 o'clock from the house with Red Men involvement. burial in Harper's Ferry. Also an obituary for John W. Lowman aged 84, former farmer, with many children and grandchildren. Funeral at Prospect church Saturday morning conducted by Rev. T. M. Dickey, Westfall circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen
David Shewbridge
Brunswick
Bright
Allen
Sandy Hook
Ziarpet’s Ferry
Jasse Allen
Harry Allen
Harper's Ferry
David Jor
David Sheabringe
Red Men of
Chuceh
Harper's Ferrs
C. HL Peete
Brother Hive Horse
John W. Lowman
Woodville
Fannie R. Rhinecker
Thurs
Annie FE. Hood
Emma C. Brashear
George W. Lowman
Dennis William Lowman
Mugale V. Kien
Ida A. Long
Jobo V. Lowman
Rhinecker
Jesse C. Lowman
Thomas M. Lowman
Lowman
Funeral for George Farring Zimmerman Held in New Market
Funeral services for George Farring Zimmerman of New Market will be Sunday at 1 o clock, conducted by Nev It Rules. Interment in New Market cemetery. Zimmerman died Thursday afternoon at 4 after spinal illness. age 16 years 5 months 1 day. Local officials discuss city wide paper separation ordinance and collection. Frangie Smith applies for divorce from Edward W. Gifford amid contested marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Farring Zimmerman
Mra
Df Zimmerman
New Market
Nev. It
Younsz Zimmerman
Frederick County Escapes Forest Fires Threatening Nearby Towns
Frederick County reports relief from wildfires that ravaged Wiechington County, with logs burned and 6 580 dern of timber destroyed near Weverton. Officials suspect wanderluster visitors from Baltimore and Harpers Ferry may have ignited blazes along Maryland Virginia borders, though no definitive source is identified. No trespass reports since Wednesday morning, and crews continue monitoring the border line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Anhes
Wiechington
Pen Mar
Frank Fraley
Catoctin
Utila
Withlington
Wever
Harpers Perry
Fire Threat Near Graceham Delayed by Neighbors
A serious house fire at Chester Joy's home in Graceham was halted by neighbors before the dwelling was lost. Mrs. Joy, briefly ill, was carried to a neighbor for safety as flames damaged the bed and mattress while water caused some harm. Authorities note the blaze likely started from a chimney though no wider damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muroug
Graceham
Chester Joy
Ong Witkl
Reverend Hedges Remembered at St Pauls Lutheran Church
QuipHedges of Middleton and pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church in Utica Mills received birthday greetings from the congregation on his natal day October 31. He was presented a bouquet of seventy one white carnations as he entered the church on Sunday morning. He first became pastor thirty seven years ago serving six decades. now he has served nearly ten years as supply pastor with peace and harmony between pastor and people. The congregation has grown and raised more funds than thirty seven years ago. Mrs. Geo Bennett of East Second Street sustained a badly sprained leg yesterday after leaping from a trap when the horse frightened while riding near Iron Stone Ridge by the Monocacy river with her daughter Miss Margaret Bennett. a physician attended on return to the city. She is progressing well today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
St. Paul's Eutheran Church
Utca Mills
Mr Hodges
QO. BP. Bennett
East Second Street
Iron Stone Ridge
Monocacy River
Bennett
Margaret Bennet
Woman Detained for Peace Bond Is Dismissed
Mrs Harry 3. Ruch who was jailed Wednesday after refusing to post bond to keep the peace was dismissed under habeas corpus proceedings before Judges Uroer Worthing ton and Peter last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Ruch
Jai
Bond
Habeas Cory
Uroer, Worthington
Peter Last
Jacobs Oil Backache Remedy Ad Secret Patent
An old advertisement touts Jacobs Oil as a quick remedy for backache lumbago sciatica rheumatism and stiff joints. It promises penetrating relief with a small trial bottle available at drug stores claiming immediate pain reduction and end of misery with no risk.
Suit Drops and Will Caveats Move to Montgomery County
Plai ntiff claims inability to obtain a fair trial led to transfer of seven cases including wills to Montgomery County. Executorships in Buesing estate, Miller executors, and related actions faced dismissal, with hearings set for November in the Montgomery circuit. Groshon will case slated for Monday as caveators seek to break the will for broader distribution of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Cooper Wills
Stoner Gnd . Weinberg
DP. Bubkey
Dunn
S. Newman
Coarles
Mathias
Montgomery County
Montgomry County
Wills
Franklin Thomas
Tor B. Leatherman
Charles Met. Mathias
Charles C. Hiser
Grayson H. Staley
Emory L. Coblentz
Morris Tron and Steal Company
Frederick W. Cramer
Tal
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Safe for Babies
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe remedy for infants and children of all ages. It asserts the product gently clears the stomach and bowels, promises relief from crying and sleeplessness, and urges readers to request the genuine item from the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
California
Kxymp
Clever Vaudeville Acts Delight City Audiences At Opera House
The Terney Four received enthusiastic applause for rag time banjo routines at two performances, while The Flying Sailor and L Aiglon drew standing ovations with feats high on stage. W Richards won a leather rocker at the Empire Theatre raffle, and Marvel Theatre showed The Diamond Smugglers, a Warner feature, followed by Ven Unto Death with Dot Fartey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Theatre News
Terney
City Opera House
Opera Hose
L'Aiglon
Marvel Theatre
United States Secret Service Department
Warner
Dot Fartey
Marvel
Social Hour Of Dances And Dinners At Local Homes
A lively social scene unfolded with a pound party and dance at Mr and Mrs James Andersons Washington street. Guests included Eldridge Keeney Elmer Mortan Archie Helm and many others followed by dining and refreshments. A surprise social honored local youths at Mr John Laurences Detour home with numerous attendees. Ida F Rennery hosted a dove party near Feasaville serving an elegant supper to friends with chaperones Mrs BE Renn and Mrs Asa Renn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dancy
James Anderson
Washington Street
Eldridge Keeney
Elmer Mortan
Archie Helm
George Crummitt
George Mehring
Kent Greenwald
Tyler Shook
Milton Tinney
Wiliam Michael
Abraham Schmidt
Rufus Oden
Medil Schol
Norma Wiles
Mary Smith
Celia Roberts
Lena Roberts
Pearl Roderick
Anna Brust
Nora Lippy
Lottie Houck
Mary Tlauer
Maud Cablentz
Mary Danner
Elizabeth Starr
Margie Batley
Renda Anderson
Ida F. Rennberry
Feasaville
Ida F Renn
Lizzie Renn
Annie E. Wilson
Nellie JB. Castle
Leila Culler
May Hargett
Ella Rhoderick
Heter Culler
Sale at church for bread rolls cakes candy and more
A church sale will be held in the Methodist Episcopal primary room on Saturday afternoon in November with bread rolls cakes candy dressed chickens cocoa and wafers offered. The United Brethren Sunday School plans an oyster supper in the social room at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
United Brethren Sunday School
Enerch Te Mott
Supper a Success at Grace Reformed Church Event
Grace Reformed Church women hosted a ladies’ supper on East Second Street that drew a large crowd. The evening featured many suppers served, substantial money raised, and a sale of cod and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Grace Reformed Church
East Second Street
Hogan to stay as Maryland DAR regent amid harmony pledge
A truce at the Maryland Daughters of the American Revolution opening conference session at the Hotel Belvedere Baltimore led Mrs. Hebert G. Hogan to withdraw her resignation as state regent. Delegates urged reconsideration and harmony among chapters, ensuring no election this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Daughters of the American Revolution
Belvedere
Baltimnore
Hebert G. Mogan
Arthur L. Bosley
Fran cis Hetzlers Young W C T U Program Note
At a Fran cis Hetzlers Young W C T U meeting in Penpie the program included singing No 16 The Doom of the Saloon on victrola a violin solo George Knock recitation Move On George Huntchen piano solo Ruth Rothenhoefer vietro selection and talks by Miss Florence Mealey and Miss Jeanie Delashmutt The next meeting will be Monday night November 16. The last meeting was led by the society’s young men and deemed meritorious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hetzlers
Young
Penpie
George Knock
George Huntchen
Ruth Rothenhoefer
Vietro
Uhre
Florence Mealey
Jeanie Delashmutt
Grand Jury Re convened in Howard County over Baker death
Judge Forsythe ordered the grand jury reconvening on Monday to investigate the death of Joseph Baker a farmer from Highland Howard County. Baker died October 26 from injuries caused by Oscar Dorsey a farm hand employed by Samuel H Hopkins at White Hall Farms where Baker served as overseer and manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsythe
Howard County
Joseph Baker
Wighland
Baker
Oscar Dorsey
Samuel H. Hopkins
White Hall Farms
Highland
Success to Pay One Per Cent
The Success Magazine Company, once a publisher of the Success magazine edited by O S Marten, will pay about 1 percent of its debts after ceasing publication two years ago. Liabilities total 440,253 dollars, with net assets for distribution of 4,354 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success
Success Magazine Company
O. S. Marten
Honey James Wetnight Hive Mystery Near Barkit Vile
A large yield of bones was found in the porch roof at the home of James Wetnight near Barkit Vile. The hive had been a nesting site for two years and attracted interest as investigators examine the unusual discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wetnight
Barkit
Orecenth
Hive of
Tees
Modern bacterial vaccines touted to stop asthma attacks
An advertisement from the Inter-State Doctors at Hagerstown Medical Institute promotes bacterial vaccine inoculation as a curative approach to bronchial infections and asthma. It argues drugs offer little relief and outlines vaccine theory, administration hours, and the clinic’s South Jonathan Street location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jims
Miss Johnson
Mrs. Weems
Will
Russ Jahnsor
Grahame
Hessalf
Mr. Johnson
William C. Johnson
Br. James
Teadarheeder
Clare
Hedache
New Felt
Sigereype
Amen
Legg Farm
W. Zimmerman
Jug Bridge
William Allan
Wien
TOW Adan
Boy Scouts
Frederick
Clark
Marc Fraley
Epreannary Sohn
Frangie Smith
Edward W. Gifford
Coitard
Cr Saych
Gheater Joy
Rev. Hedges
Diermissed
Montgom
Ery County
Yoo Naturaf
Etta C
Theodor
Ouch
Mia
Prederick A. Miller
Elizabeth Miller
Ate. Diesing
Houck
Stoner
Weinberg
Miler
Siste
Buesing
Mr. Miller
Montgomery
Flouck
Ruesing
Staud
Terment
Meer and Weinberg
Baltimore
George A. Pearce, Jr
Milton G. Urner, Sr
YW. Richards
West Fifth Street
Hanover
Empire Theatre
Lester Smith
Thrilling Story At
John Laurence
Edna, Weant
Odah Deberry
Ruth Frock
Myrtle Knot
Lillie Kolb
Onedia Weller
Mary White
Pheobie Grossnickle
Virgie Kiser
Messrs
Carrol Crabs
Flattin Ecker
Russell Miller
Laurence Austin
Harry Clabaugh
Glen Fitze
S. L. Hyde
Lloyd Devilhiss
Russell Stonsifer
Lloyd Knipple
Grezg
Roy Kkiser
Samuel Wilson
Charles Sharrer
Wilbur Grossnickle
Charles Cluts
Clarence Hahn
Charles Weaver
Charles Myers
Mrs. Hogan
Waryland
Grand Jury
Uneeda Biscuit
Gravam Craackeers
Snaparoons
National Biscuit Company
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