Keil Hall Dedicated at Mercersburg with Memorial Features
A beautiful building named Keil Hall at Mercersburg Academy was dedicated in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. It honors Sarah Salome Keil, funded by Jacob T. Keil of Pittsburgh, and showcases elaborate wood carvings, stained glass, and a Boar Hunt panel created by listed artisans. The hall contains 25 rooms with a Baronial Gothic interior and features banners and armorials from European universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Salome Keil
Accor
Mercersburg
Jacob T. Keil
Pittsburg
Mercersburg Academy
Joseph M. Huston
Philadelphia
Wm. Russell
Tiffany & Co
New York
R .T. de Quelic
A. G. Calder
Calder
Hugh Mercer
George Washington
Princeton
University of Aberdeen
J. T. Keil
America
Suneet
Atlantic
Merosraburg
William Sfann Irving
Work of Death Mrs Emma S Morgan funeral in Frederick
Mrs Emma S Morgan wife of William Morgan died at her residence West Fifth Street Tuesday evening from complications of diseases aged 47 years 6 months and 1 day She is survived by her husband three daughters Mrs F A Bartelmes Mrs Chas Green and Mary and Albert Morgan Funeral will be this afternoon Interment at Mt Olivet cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morgan
Emma S. Morgan
West Fifth
F. A. Bartelmes
Washington
Chas. Grean and Mary
Albert Morgan
Mt. Olivet
George Wa. Berry
George W. Berry
Martinsburg
W. Va
Richard P. Anderson
Washing
Anderson
Mix Blanche Anderson
Frederick
Hobo Tales and Mining Strike News
A Chicago Inter Ocean piece recounts a train hobo tale with a conductor and a gun, plus five hundred miners striking at Holtenback mine in Wilkes-Barre, and a Texan street duel over county politics that left two officials dead and others wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Thme
Freighe Drakeman
Trump
Hyubo
Caboose
Battlhn
Chicago Inter Ocean
Wilkesvarre
Holtenback
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Liberty’s Lightning Rods Strike Statue of Liberty
The statue on Liberty Island was struck by lightning with no harm. One bolt hit the raised arm and another hit the forehead. The piece describes lightning rods and health tonics amid a jumble of ad copy for patent medicines and a Bromo Quinine product, with references to local vendors and a public notice tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Island
New York Harbor
Fragmented 1900s U S election notes mix of results
Unclear clipped reports from multiple states describe party gains and losses. North Dakota and Michigan show Republican advances, while Texas and Colorado hints indicate mixed outcomes. Some local races and figures like McKinley are mentioned alongside bicycle records and medical home remedies.
Dog and Puppy Crates for Transportation Featured
The New York Sun describes dog and puppy crates designed for convenient transport. Variants include spill proof water cups and secure openings. crates come in several sizes and styles, with noted stock being sold widely. The piece cites various manufacturers and emphasizes practical crates for travel and exhibition use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiden
Elobeet
Crite
New York Sun
Care a Cold in One Day Fake Laxative Ad
An 1860s style advertisement touts a miracle cure for colds with laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises money back if it fails to cure and cites E. W. Grove’s slemmre on exchange for a grant of ice fruit and mountain spring hair with age. Harsh promotional language ends with Harper Whiskey sold by A. N. Hauer in Frederick, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avick reHef
S.schiey & Bro
Draretet
Frederick
E.W. Grove
Experimental farmer mocks digestion with cow diet joke
A farmer tested a cow by feeding scraps and wearing green spectacles claiming it proves digestion irrelevant. The narrator cautions that many farmers ignore digestion and nourishment, noting common dyspepsia and nervous misery from poor diet. An ad plugging Golden Medical Discovery from Dr. R. V. Pierce promises cures and a free medical adviser book with small mail requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Medical Discovery
Golden Medical
Gaston Co. Nlc
People’s
Common Sense
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imiahon
Betibert
Peer
Jroval Gariag Powger Co
William $T
Keil
AX Infast
Margaret L
Millard Arnold
Barkitteville
Calito
Carter
William Paret
Yeaterfay Caats
St. Matai Protestant ‘Episcopal Church
Abelie
Veenel Bay
Tex
John Bradley
Sherif Willam L. Scarre
John Brad Jr
Sheri Garrett Scott
Tts
Weatington
Ninos
Wascuiktun
Kamen
Torrka
Zoe
Oman
United States
Luin Haber
Reni Canon
Breese Cte
Ates
Teson
Houston
Pex
Texas
Dakota
Fargo
NX. U
North Dakota
Supreme Bench
MeKintes
Detroit
McKinley
Col
A. T. Bliss
Michigan
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
D. D
Congress
Missouria
Kansas City
Bryven
Cotoradoe
Denver
Nov
Bruins
Elkes Tggein
Recoria
Brocton
Mass
Harry Elkes
Elkes
A. L. Pearre
Eph
Atlanta Constitution
Hess & Bro
Feley
George A. Gilbert
Tie Kern
Isabella Gas Works
West Ra Trick Street
Apsdet
the Buffalo Restaurant
West Patrick ST
Chas. N. Hauer
BattiMarx
Fremont
John W. Whalen
Marsinad
Baltimore
Alter K. Assuth
John Chemical CO
Anna Giering
Baltimore ST
Prigins
Cama
Faeene Cock Remedy CO
Masonic Temale
Chicago
EssyioF&asy
Sud
WM. S. Miller & CO
Scailes
Jesse Marden
Cheries Starket
Carty
Carty's Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred’k, Md
Raglan
Y. M. Blo. D
B. H, Blackston & Son
JAS. E. Walker & CO
James E. Walker & CO
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Fiot Outfitters
Ralston
B. Rosensurgsons
Sole Ageris
Just
W. H. B. Etchison
South Market Street
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