Baltimore and Ohio route survey for patron aid
Baltimore and Ohio officials launch a 5000 mile survey across lines from Harper's Ferry to Lexington and beyond. Williams E Lowell travels by gasoline tricycle with a photographer to gather public feedback on service, station needs, and industry and farmer conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Williams E. Lowes
Lowes
Shenandoah Valley
Harper's Ferry
Lexington
Potomac River
Green Spring
Petersburg
W. Va
Ohio
Zanesville
Marietta
Agricultural Department
Industrial Department
Dead Farmer Butler Found Beside Electric Railway Tracks
The body of Harry L. Butler, 43, a Poolesville district farmer in Montgomery County, was found near the Washington and Rockville electric railway tracks near Nalpin. Officials suspect a fall or being knocked from a rear car platform. Butler lived in Montgomery County all his life. A terrier owned by a fakir was killed by an automobile on East Patrick Street yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Butler
Poolesville
Montgomery County
Washington and Rockville
Nalpin
Rockville
Butler
East Patrick Street
Dr James Headache Powders Ad Teems With False Claims
An old advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powders as a guaranteed cure for dull pounding neuralgia and migraine. It promises rapid relief and urges readers to send for a dime package, using misspelled lines and sensational claims common to vintage ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamin
James
County Expenditures Reported for Last Year Figures
Washington County Commissioners publicized the annual financial statement showing total running costs of 250 198.50 for the previous year. Major items were schools 86 29, roads 61387.25, bridges 15155.18, Bellevue almshouse 10639.71, insane asylum 10131.25, elections 9441.99, court 7432.48, printing 7599.22, sheriff 6277.28, outdoor pensioners 3914.75, county attorney 2485.98, tax collector 3705.44, and Board of Health 3904.96. Private J. P. Grahe of Company A earned rifle honors with 226 points at the State Rifle Range, defeating Sergeant Givan by 2 in a handicap matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bellevue
Uie Sherif
Board of Health
J. P. Grahe
Company A
Givan
Grahe
National Guard
Funeral of Miss Rebecca S Seibert Held at West Fourth
Funeral services for Miss Rebecca S. Seibert were held at her West Fourth Street home at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. John A. Ditzler. Ladies of the Mite Society sang, flowers from relatives and friends filled the house, pallbearers included Lewis Esterly and others, interment at Mt. Olivet, F. Schroeder as director. W L Skipp named new manager of Frederick Loan. C A Spence to head Frederick office and relocate family. Auctioneer Harvey R Lease presided over public sale in front of Crater’s store. Keedy trustee sold 18 acre farm to A E Wolf for $905. Kefauver farm, 18 acres, withdrawn at $5,000 bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca S. Seibert
West Fourth Street
John A. Ditzler
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
F. Schroeder
W. L. Skipp
Frederick Loan Company
South , Market Street
Pittsburgh, Pa
C. A. Spence
Pittsburgh
Frederick
West Fifth Street
Harvey R. Lease
Crater
Lewistown
Clayton
Keedy
A. E. Wolf
Morgan Kefauver
Middletown
Lease
Valley Register Office
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
Albert W Gilbert 21 of near Myers ville and Mary O Miller 18 of near Middletown. Mark Pettimbone 24 widower and M Kane Coleman 24 both 23 Frederick, Howard Sylvester Colliflower 21 and Nellie Summers Jox 19 both of Graceham. Harvey L Blank 22 and Olive M Stupp 18 both of Rocky Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Gilbert
Myersville
Mary O. Miller
Middletown
Mark
Pettimbone
M. Kane Coleman
Frederick
Howard Sylvester Colliflower
Nellie Summers Jox
Graceham
Harvey L. Blank
Olive M. Stupp
Rocky Springs
Mer chant J Frank Baker Dies by Suicide at Home
J Frank Baker, a prominent merchant of Union Bridge, died by his own hand at his home this morning. He was about 50, survived by his wife and several grown children. He had planned a trip to Baltimore for a lip cancer operation, a matter that weighed on him. The death shocked his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Baker
Union Bridge
Suit Filed Over West Patrick Street Accident Death
Edward C Ebert sues Hagerstown and Frederick Railroad Company for 3000 dollars after his son David Ebert was run over on West Patrick Street July 13 by a loop car resulting in a fatal leg injury. Leo Weinberg and Milton Gomer Sr represent him. The declaration has not been filed. James Forrester visits his brother Prof T C Forrester and family at the Maryland School for the Deaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ebert
West Patrick Street
Edward C. Ebert
Hagerstown
James Forrester
Prof
T. C. Forrester
Maryland Schoo For the Deaf
Boer Rebels Withdraw After Clash With British Force
Cape Town reports mutineers retreat following engagement with British troops. Secret arrests and anti British sentiments alleged as security sweep expands across regions in the South African Union. The notice cites widespread religious tensions and government actions amid the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Souths Africa
Susali
South African Union
Seven Tri City League Stars With Baltimore
Seven Tri City League players signed by Jack Dunn will wear Baltimore uniforms next season. Derr has recruited Donnie Earl Howard Karl Howard W L Ring Warren Loan Henry Long Riggon and others from Frederick Martinsburg Hagerstown and Pennsylvania as part of a reserve list. A Trinity meeting with officials will occur in Hagerstown after the Fair to finalize averages and a Harmony Banquet date for fans from several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dunn
Kunnie
Doll” Derr
Tri City
Derr
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Fredenck
Donnie Will Oan
Earl Howard
Karl Howard
Frederick
Manacer Morrison
Warren Loan
Henry Long
Martinsburg
Riggon
Hagerstown
Dunn
Tverr
Trinity Base Hall
Jack Morrison
Hieron
Martingeburs
Wheel detaches from wagon on South Street incident
On a Saturday night near the Market Street corner, a wheel of the German Brewing Company wagon became fastened to a groove beside the track. Four men used a plank and a jack to free the wheel after considerable effort, finally removing it from the rail without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Market Street
German Brewing Company
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Farmore
DEAD
Montgomery Farmer
Ray
Commissioners
Merchant
Sues Railroad
Charles G. Guth
Chocolate Products Company
Chay
THE
American Tobacco Company
W. Miller
N. Market St
A. W. Condon
W. Harner
K. Schmidt
Court and
Patrick
T. Strasberger
Tuxedo
T. J. O'Neill
New City
Baltimore
Orioles
Sow Law
Emmanued
Uwolfman
James Findlay
Wallan
Ajome
Vis
Vietar
Father
Kelloge
Cole Wris Knott
Palace Livery
A. Gregg
Frederick, WI
James E. Doll
South Market
Frederick, MD
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