Parachute Prank Ends in Injury on West Patrick Street
A group of boys on West Patrick Street staged a parachute stunt using a bag and a sharrel parachute. Eleven year old Peter Devilbins fell from a rooftop about 20 feet, the chute failed to open, and he suffered a badly sprained ankle and minor head injuries. Grandmother Mrs Laura Devilis cared for him as he recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Pete” Devilah
Ian
C B Filiard
West Patrick Street
Young Devilbins
Laura Devilisa
Peter
Isvahkle
Property deeds and marriage licenses dominate local notices
In Weldon Brown and Susie Brown deed actions, Francis Smith assigns to Jin E. Ferguson, and Newton M. Zentz to Swaske Realty Company among others. Marriage licenses issued for Charles D. Eyler and Daisy Catharine Fites. Three inmates escaped Howard County Jail after a hole through the cell ceiling. guards unaware until discovery. News notes county circulation and coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Brown
Susie Brown
Envy Brown
Yanty
Charles Winebrewer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Francis Smith
Jin E. Ferguson
In County
Newton M. Zentz
Swaske Realt Company
Howard County
Howardounty
Ellicott City
State road improvements praised by Maryland official
J Lustun of the Automobile Club of Maryland reports on the Maryland National Pike from Baltimore to Cumberland. He describes macadamized sections from Hagerstown to Cumberland, extensive work by the State Roads Commission, and the dedication of engineers and gangs. He notes scenic benefits, maintenance needs, and the aim to create one of the nation’s finest road systems. He also mentions a tea gift from Mrs. F F Smith after Donation Day.
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M. Lustun
Maryland
Baltmore
Cumberland
H. M. Luzius
Automobile Club of Maryland
Goldsborough
Yarty
Frederick
Baltimore
Frederik
Prederick
Hagerstown
Hugarstown
Hanegek
Sidling Hill
State Roads Commission
United States
F F. Smith
California Syrup of Figs Child Laxative Ad Claims Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It promises rapid relief from constipation, urges asking druggists for the 59 cent bottle, and warns against counterfeit versions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Death Claims Local Citizen Before Doctor Arrived
Thomas Stull, aged 34, a well known Democrat and confectioner in the city, died suddenly yesterday around 7 after slight illness. He suffered heart attacks over the past year, had retired from business, and was visiting his sister Mrs. Salter when he collapsed. Dr William C. Johnson tried to aid him but he died before arrival. Survived by widow, son George David, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral from Mrs Salter’s home Wednesday at 2:30, interment in Mt Olivet. Thomas P. Rice in charge.
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Varsing
Scorse K Satter
West Church Street
Carlton L. Smill
Armory
Mr Stoll
Stoll
William C. Johnson
Stull
Kemp's
Board of Election Supervisors
Independent Hose Company
Kehne Brothers
George David Stu
George E. Salter
Charles Ridgely
Charles Brust
S. Thomas Stull
Daniel Stull
Mt Airy
Salter
Mt. Olivet
Thomas P. Rice
Purely Personal Crises Around Miss Alice Smiths Circle
A list of personal visits and travels across cities including Baltimore Chicago Washington and California. Notables include Dr T B Johnson attending a surgeon meeting in Chicago and Mr and Mrs George Shoemaker visiting West Church Street relatives. Doctor and Mrs Bernard Steines receive congratulations on a new son. George A Dean plans trips to Baltimore and San Diego for the winter.
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George Shoemaker
Bactimore
Area
Mrs
Trying Beall
West Church Street
Bernard (. Steines
Baltimore
Ellan Johnson
East Patrick Street
Frank B. Fox
Washington
George A. Dean
Frederick
San Diego
Cal
Dean
California
Monster Blast Moves Earth for Central Railroad
Contractor Charles Kipp reports a massive blast near Key Mar to Union Bridge moved about 20 000 cubic yards of rock. 800 kegs of powder and 5.5 tons of dynamite were used. the blast hurled rock aside, expediting grading for the Central Railroad of Maryland. 15 000 cubic yards already moved, with two weeks of work remaining on tracting. road length about six miles, aiding Tidewater Cement outlet to Pennsylvanian line points.
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Klipp
Central Railroad
Key Mar
Union Bridge
Charles ST Kipp
Luis City
Fred-Allen-Beauman Contracting Co
Baltimore
Central Railroad of Maryland
Cement Company
Armour Farm
Tidewater Portland Cement Company
Pennsylvania
Obituary notices from Poolesville and Gaithersburg deaths
William R Beall Sr died at home near Poolesville at 45 after a long lung illness. Survived by mother, two brothers, sister. Funeral at family home, Rev D Lafferty officiating. Burial in Beallsville cemetery. Thomas A Ogle, 76, died at home east of city. Survived by widow, two sons, daughter Blanche. Funeral from home Wednesday at noon. Interment Mt Oliver. Charles E Bell, 64, died at Gaithersburg of paralysis. Survived by widow, two daughters, a son. Funeral from St Rose Catholic church Cloppers, Rev Harrington officiating.
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William R. Beale
Willam Randolph Beall
Poolesville
He Beall
Charles D Lafferty
Poolesville Episcopal Church
Beallsville
Charles E Bell
Gaithersburg
St Rose's Catholic Church
Cloppers
George B Harrington
Farm talk and a horse bargain from Cleveland Plain Dealer
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet shows farming talk about hired hands and farm science. Danny Young discusses buying a horse and checks its teeth, with a servant quoting a positive verdict on the animal’s condition.
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Danny Young
Lsten
Danny
Cleveland Plain
The Quest of Health and a Farmer’s Tale
Washington Star reports a humorous tale where Farmer Corpresses recalls trying many medicines to stay healthy. He admits he stopped caring for his health after a period of trial and error, joking that Poe felt better afterward.
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Farmer Corpresses
Poe
Beter
Washington Star
Frederick County Prepares for Maryland and Chicago Displays
Frederick county moves to represent at Maryland Week in Baltimore and the United States Land Show in Chicago. Only 579 of $800 has been subscribed and local farming products including wheat corn and pumpkins are arriving at the Frederick County Farmers Exchange. T B Hayward plans to supervise the Chicago exhibit departing November 17 with the booth located in section O of the Coliseum. The Chicago fair is noted for its elaborate decorations and large attendance, likened to Maryland Week for Maryland.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Frederick County
United States
T. B. Hayward
Chicago Land
Maryland
Money Made Out of Beans
A Carm and Fireside Bay one contributor recalls renting an acre of sandy ground and hiring men to plant navy beans with a can planter. They cultivated and brushed the beans in, paid $4 per day totaling 96, spent $2 on seed, and after gathering produced twenty bushels sold wholesale at $3 per bushel, netting $52.
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Navy
Bashel
Generous Praise Sparks Birthday Gift Remark
A brief exchange quotes a man admiring another’s appearance and noting a birthday gift he prepared for his wife. It reflects a conversational, old-time tone and emphasizes humor and sentiment about personal presentation.
Cement Floors Improve Manure Value In Feeding Steers
Investigations at the Ohio experiment station show manure value per animal rises by over four dollars when feeding on cement floors versus earth floors. The advantage persists if seepage occurs. results are similar with plank floors. Under cover with bedding, losses reduce as manure packs into a thick winter layer. A second item notes Dubbleigh’s complaint about old Snip the tailor ignoring him while Slathers observes the tailor is attentive to Slathers, sending multiple bills monthly.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Dubbleigh
Slathers
Harper's Weekly
Youth in Old Age and Health Promises
A Medico-Legal Society talk redefines age expectations with forty good years after fifty and maturity at ninety. The piece promotes cod liver and iron tonic as a quick health tonic for weakness, urging feeble seniors to try Vinal with a money-back promise. J A Williamson advertises in Market Street and Saxon Advertisement markets a skin remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medico-Legal Society
J. A. Williamson
North Market Street
All of Allah's Names and a Camel's Gaze
A column explores the myth that the camel knows the hundredth name of Allah, with palm-line numerology showing 99 as the sum. It contrasts belief with science, noting dew formation and the paradox of dew falling though it seems to rise, citing Harper's and Manchester Guardian.
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Sultan Selim
Allah
Manchester Guardian
Olive Tablets advertise healthier skin and cleansing action
An advertisement for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claims the product cleanses the blood bowels and liver and improves pimples bad breath and dull feelings. It promotes a vegetable formula with olive oil sold in 10c and 25c boxes by The Olive Tablet Company Columbus CC.
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Dr Edwards
Edwards
The
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Central Trust Company Announces Tax Coupon Forms
The Central Trust Company states it has six forms for handling coupons under the Income Tax Law. Forms are for individuals claiming or waiving exemption, corporations claiming exemption, banks without owner certificates, non-resident foreigners, and temporary certificates subject to substitution. They offer to provide information on the Act’s provisions.
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Mpamions
Weiss
Day
Office of the Circuit and Orphaned Court
Gilnere R. Flautt
Alexander L. Quinn
Lot
Gil Oer R. Mantz
Edgar W. Day
Paul
Joh
Brunswick
Ekc
Charles D. Eyler
Near Walkaville
Daisy Catharine Fites
Walkersville
Mary
Home For the Aged Donation
Carlton L. Stull
Businece
Alice Smith
Court Square
Murray Irish
T. B. Johnson
Harry Best
Pearl
Mr. Blast
Stamsburg
Rockwell ‘Terrace
Rum
George W Crum
Jafferton
Florida
Chas Lewis
Chas Stilwell
Everhart
Manchester, Md
Hoog College
M. E Harrison
Thomas Summers
Near McKaig
William McGrew
Loudoun County
Charles M Hagan
Weat Fourth Street
Eakle’s
Mims
Washington County
Frank Hagan
Elizabeth Hedges
H. S. Hedges
Utah
Monster Blast IK Building Railroad
Palomas A. Ogle
Thomas A. Ogle
Archie W Ogle
Ogle
Blanche O'Donoghue
Washington, DC
Mt. Oliver
Charles J. Bell
County
Lowell
Allah's
Harper's
Dr. Edwards
Holland
the Central Trust Company
Orphans’ Court
James Carey
John W. Carey
Nisi
Circuit Court
Roulty
D. Princeton Buckey
Maury
Quyon
Blanche
H. Simmons
Bates
Rex State
Colby
Harry W. Bowers
Co. D.keedy
Astate
John L. Michael
Milton E. Tucker
DR. L. EB. Brown
Rosenoar
Corner Market
Church Sts
Roy W. Poole
Taalidiy
Eward Kepner
Frederick, Mp
Apridiy
John A. Detrick
New Market
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