Lutheran Synod Arrives for 35th Annual Woodsboro Meet
Ministers and delegates begin arriving for the Lutheran Synod convention in Woodsboro. The first session is tonight with a reception after service in the church basement. Rev. Reese St Chir Poffenbarger, pastor, helped bring the synod to Woodsboro for the first time since 1835. He preached 1298 sermons in nine years, with 337 baptisms, 259 funerals, 85 weddings, 413 admissions, and about $41,500 raised and expended by the congregation. The program includes scripture, hymn, and synodical sermon by Rev. John C Bowers.
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Lutheran Synod
Woodsboro
Woolsboro
Reese
Chir Poffenbarger
Hazerstown
Poffenbarper
Woodshoro
Yeaurs
John C Bowers
Synodical Communion Teeting and Closing Service
Program details for a Synod meeting include devotional service led by Rev. W. H. Settlemyer with Our Synod Twenty Five Years Ago and Now, formal opening with roll, certificates, new members, officers, license admissions, and committees. Afternoon sessions cover treasurer and education reports, adjournments, and a final service with Rev. J. W. Ott on Article VII Augsburg Confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Settlemyer
Statistical Secretary
J. W. Ott
Hubbard Suspects Arson In Baltimore Fertilizer Fire
The Hubbard Fertilizer Compass warehouse on Clinton street and Fifth avenue in Baltimore burned about 3 am. President WL Hubbard blamed arson, saying there was no fire or light to start the blaze and that no other explanation fit the incident.
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Hubbard Fertilizer Compass
Clinton Street
Fifth Avenue
Baltimore
WL. Hubbard
Hubbard
Duke of Roxburghe Wounded in Recent Engagement
London reports Duke of Roxburghe severely wounded in a recent engagement, contrary to earlier pacer tales. The condition is reported favorable though slow, with the duke presently confined to his estate. A United States matriculation reference to New York appears in the telegrams.
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Roxburghe
London
Duke of Roxborgne
Duke of Roxburghe
Ol I
United States
New York
Tariff Deficit Tax Hits Local Residents and Businesses
The new war tax bill, effective after President Wilson signs, imposes duties on banks, theatres, moving firms, carriers, insurers, telegraph and telephone services, and manufacturers. It outlines per- item charges and potential revenue up to 107 million annually, with due dates in late November and notable changes to liquor taxes and gasoline levies.
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Friederick
Frederick County
Wilson
Moving Picture Theatres
Wademly
Schoo Wneditorium
Holt Moof
Capresa
Gidh
Senate
House
Election Tonight to Name New Captain for Company A M N G
In Maryland the election of the new captain of Company A M N G takes place tonight with Lieutenants Kefauver and Munshower as candidates. Fifty eight eligible voters must attend and a majority is required. If no choice is made, a second election may be held and the governor may appoint.
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Company A. M.N.G
Somnan
Kefauver
Munshower
United States
Markey
Maryland
Col. Little
Goldsboroug
Frederick City
Aluminum Ware Co
Melvin Anders
Roy Eyter
E. M. Honts
Harry Winpigter
Jessie Bowie
Sallie Roysinger
Gretta Jones
Marcie Snuth
Gontionien
Trophies and Relics at Frederick Armory Museum Exhibit
A display at the Frederick Armory Museum showcases trophies and relics, including a bugle used by Cole's Cavalry in the Civil War and a weather-beaten belt and pistol holsters worn by Colonel George W. Vernon during the conflict. The exhibit highlights items with attached past histories and age clues.
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Frederick Armory
George W. F Vernon
Brelumore
Cole
Col Vernon
German Submarine Sunk by British Destroyer
London reports a German submarine rammed and sunk by the British destroyer Badger off the Dutch coast. Commander Charles Freemantle led the Badger, whose tow was damaged. The fragmentary text also includes an advertisement for glycerine products and a drug store.
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London
Local families gather for visits and events in Westminster
County town residents and relatives visit friends across Westminster and nearby towns. Social rounds include Watkins Haw kans, Burdettes, Rickers and Purdums visiting kin, with notes on sick lists, moves, and upcoming oyster and chicken suppers for charity. A pear from a two year old tree weighs one pound.
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J. M. Burdette
Martha Purden
Maurlee Watkins
Bradley Watkins
HL Maeibesh
Johnnie
Westminster
Rosa Lewis
Iva Watkins
Norene Das
Messin Herbert Barnes
Deets Day
Raymond Barnes
Bradley Hawkins
Woodfield
Monroe Watkins
Vertie
Ada
Lewisdale
E. W. Burdette
Mere
George Ricker
Margaret
William
Baltimore
Bacute Hardy
Howard County
Eldridge Moxey
Gaver
Sara Moxley
Ridgeville
W. T. Norwood
Frank Burdette
Allie Browning
William Hutchen
J E. Bromwell
Alexandria
Waynesboro’s Game Dominates Montgomery County Roster
Montgomery jurors drawn for November Circuit Court term begin Rockville November 4. districts included Laytonsville, Clarksburg, Poolesville, Rockville, Tolesville, Darnestown, Bethesda, Olney, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Hainesville, Damascus, and Wheaton. Also reports a Waynesboro High School victory 37 2 to 7 over Frederick with Clemson saving the locals from a shutout and Leichert’s kicking.
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Edward
Peter Drew
Circuit Court
Montgomery County
Rockville
Laytonsville
Hugh C. Townsend
James 5
Bolton
George W. Mobley
Clarksburg
J. P. Harris
James King
James B. Maughaain
Poolesville
William L. Aud
William J. Williams
Harry M. Williams
Carroll A. Shreve
William RR. Lyddane
Charles C
John EL. Muncaster
Jonathan L. Barnesly
Nicholas R. Griffiith
Prank
Tina Galthersburg
John M. Nichols
William C. Crawford
Samuel R
Plummer
Horton G. Thompson
Potomac
Milton F. Bry
Edward F. Atwood
Arthur Myers
Hainesville
F Lehard Hayes
Charles G. Griffith
William G. Brewer
X. A. Damascus
Waynesboro
Frederick
Leichert
Gilbert
Kelb
Wilhide
I. i. Cramer
Houck
Fleisch
Uershberger
Grimes
R. F
Rice
R. T
Wetzel
Trout
R.e
Feaga
Clemson
H. B
Preaching at Unne Chapel Sunday by Rev Beard
A Sunday service was held at the Unne Chapel at 2 o clock led by Rev Mr Beard from Thurmont. Mrs Wm Welty of Washington TD is visiting, and C is spending a few days with his mother Mrs Tobias Wedidie.
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Unne
Wello
Beard
Thurmont
Wm Welty
Washington
TD. C
Tobias Wedidie
Why Not Publish It? Chamheilain Tablets Ad Claim
Mrs Joseph Kallane Pert Ind suffers belching sour stomach and headaches. She writes she feels duty to tell others what Chamheilain’s Tablets have done for her. They helped digestion and regulated bowels. Since using them, she has been entirely well. For sale by all denlers.
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Joseph Kallane
Chamehlain
All Denlera
British pledge on cotton shipments eases U S trade
Washington reports Sir Edward Grey assured Ambassador Page that England will not interfere with American cotton shipments as contraband of war. The pledge allows safe movement to any market including Germany and suggests non contraband cargoes may move in neutral ships. Shortages in Europe and evolving policy prompt varied interpretations.
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Washington
Sir Edward Grey
United States
Page
London
England
State Department
Germany
Edward Grey
Bnrlai
France
Social World Family Reichs Hold Elegant Reunion
The surviving Reich family members from this city gathered at Mrs. Strider’s Leetown West Virginia home for an elegant reunion last week. Attendees included Mrs. B. F. Brown Martinsville Illinois Mrs. Wmn G DeLashmutt and Mrs. Ixaac Strider. Several had not all met for years.
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B. FL Brown
Wmn. G. DeLashmutt
Martinsville
Tlinois
David Jones
Ixaac Strider
Leetown
W. Va
Strider
Philip Reich
Vinci medicine boosts blood strength in Bellefontaine resident
Mrs EaRL BRUNsoN of Bellefontaine Ohio credits four bottles of Vinci with improving her very poor blood, strength, and health. The ad touts Vinol as an iron cod liver tonic that purifies enriches blood and rebuilds tissues, claiming a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
Vinci
Earl Brunson
J. A. Williamson
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Maryland Lutheran Synod
New Woopshoro Lutheran Church
Selecates
SYWOD
Poffenburger
Evening Sesson
Poffexbarger
Armory
Harneas Drug Store
News of County
Browningsville
Lean Sheppaird
Philadelpha
George
Utsal
Mazie Watkins
Fountain Malls
Lena Watkins
Forty End
MraveDiinabette Snowden
Mollie Shiples
Rufus Brown
Georges
Drown
Chaiggetteville
Bethesda
Laidies Aid Society
Browsingsville
New Parson
Martha Purdum
Mattie Watkins
William L. Purdum
Joyce
Erica
Win. H. Purdum
Walliam
Beall
Barl Linthicum
Mieses Ethel
Helen Fogte
Messer
Walker Linthicum
Ivan Lavon
Condeclg Kreele
Carroll Counts
Annie Barnes
Charles A. Ogle
Ada Moggie
Helen Delauter
Frederekh
Frejerick Fair
Charles Ogle
Cts
Mountaindale
U. S
Britain
Blackhander
Dreath
Johnstown
Pal
Dettere
Mack
Gilberto
Cid
Pennsylvannia
Point Township
Northumberland Coats
State Health Board
H. T. McNeal
Kom
Joe Waltman Mrofd
Hendrickeon
Tyr F YH
oLamar
Chane Town
W.va
Ran
Western Union
THE
Western Union Telegraph CO
Fredericktonians
Emma
Leon
North MA
Potts & Griffin
Court Sr
Frederick, MD
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Helfenstein & Urner
Insurance
North Market ST
Farawey
Veg
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