Variety's the spice of life and theater notes
A noisy collage of ads and notices from a local paper lists entertainments at venues like Academy of Music opening in August and Hoyts A Trip to Chinatown booked for September. Mentions cake walks, decorations, and guests in small town events, with scattered names and places such as Watest Park, Atlantic City, and Hagerstown.
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Pierle Inch Ds
Cnouth
Stendard
Eva
Lalit Nebuche
Watest Park
Glown Bible
BL. Yeadevanter
Vernon Simmons
Brill
Bakersville
C. Y
Atlantic City
John Baker
Ravallian
Witcaneda
Greenesstle
Hagerstown
Jack Spring Ledge
Noona
G. U
Aulatui
Gxtesman
al. P. Maller & Co
Patriotic Bane of America
Chestertuway
Guy L. Stewart
Maryland Agricultural College
New Democrat
New Democrat: Precives Ongantelley A? Bakinoryeliy
Toha W. Gale
Forte
Philippines
Elton Bower
Fankstown
Josephine Neikirk
G. Rumberger
O. Gine
Say
Edward
Alleona
Ezra Wlichen
Rite Spring
Wtasha
UL Rembera City
Perry Mentzer
Williamnspor
Misa Rhods Troup
Mre
Stanley, Seibert
Por
Inac
Bag
Tuyetta
Meury Cumbell
Mary Calliflower
Busing Pa
Thoos
Summit
Hagerstown News Incomplete Local Notes And Street Work
Hagerstown local items describe painters and paving by Ranth Bros and Alonzo Ticlorstay at a marble sign work site. Posters for the Hagerstown Fair spark ad plans and a writer recalls a distant village life as rural Maryland scenes emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Fair
Ovyent
Market Prices From Morning Trade Report
Market morning report shows limited sale of farm produce with vegetable and fruit prices. Tomatoes and cantaloupe quoted around ten cents per unit, cucumbers about one cent per item, apples and pears modest per bushel rates, eggs at four cents each, and berries with varied small bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lms
Beaux
Boxy Dulter
Egge
Tragic Fire Kills Woman After Ember Trail in Franklin County
In Franklin County a woman named Katie Butts, BA years old, died after sparks from a smoldering blaze set her clothing on fire while she fled toward her home a half mile away. Neighbors saw flesh on the path she took and a doctor arrived too late to save her. She was the wife of Cromer Gitta and mother of three. A freight derailment near Guilford disrupted the eastbound line as a car derailed and crew members jumped off amid the chaos. Jase Wsumption, a Winchester letter-carver, fell from a builder at Stouss City Hall and suffered severe injuries leaving him crippled for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Franklin Nownty
Thedreas
Sra
Katie Butts
Thors
Emily
Bi Lieavin Iagatsa'etork
Cromer Gitta
Jase
Winchester
Garis Trial Proceeds In Perjury Charge At Court
A trial session this morning focused on perjury allegations against A S Garis. Witnesses testified about conversations and events surrounding a suspected chicken theft by Henry White’s premises, with defense denial of prior statements and remarks on credibility by several witnesses. Bail was set for Slocum Brown, and local arrests included drunkenness and disorderly conduct with minor fines and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Garis
Aél
Bainely
Virgilio Caterness
Adam S. Garis
HoMmughat
Mary McGovern
Wolf
Samuel Theush
Henry Martin
Frances Galameze
Sistine Hoflinn
Seat W. Waltinger
Amelia I. Krank
Georgy Stontgomery
Harry Savage
Shippensburg
Gypsy Tha Event At Levi's Backbone Stirs Local Buzz
A Gypsy Tha gathering at Levi's Backbone by St Mark's Church drew many residents. Organizers and helpers such as Mrs Maule Etiley Miss Eva Creney and Mrs Coffins ran the supper talk and ice cream stands amid note of social plans for May excursions and visitors from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi's Backbone
Indies
St. Mark's Etureh
Maule Etiley
Eva Creney
Kirs. Milend
Coffins
Williams
Wheapov
Mivtasess Emmert
Mamie Benchley
Florence Warheld
Wlovur
Mogtatthen
Bavecy
Mary Friend
Aveo Hewes
Tievete
Aise Minpiy
Cy Jake
Miss Hunter
Aw Gypsy Queen
Mary Piery Mail
Burman
Ray and
Staley
Jolie Cullinan
Nancy Frield
Linnie Mynys
Water quality concerns prompt city sanitary board meeting
The Sanitary Board met yesterday at Mayor Schindal’s office where Ragan urged calm over Hagerstown water findings. Officials discussed wells near Oak Spring, sewerage, slaughterhouse conditions, and a future town drainage project. Cleanup efforts and nuisance suppression were highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schindal
Ragan
Zoigler
Kingde
N. Potoninest
Mavay Sourdel
Baldwin
Tio Street
Tagan
Urtoking
Schimtut
Wells
Wedding Bells Across Town Brighten Quiet Evening
An evening wedding at the bride’s home in Anietane featured Mes Gorthule May Barlop daughter of Me. dsed Barlop marrying Affert Cfillow Nitzell in a small ceremony conducted by Rev. Spagster of Lebanon Cal. Guests were intimate friends with a later reception and train departure to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. The couple’s future plans include a trip lasting two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouta Maritet-Opher
Mes Gorthule
Barlop
Nitzell
TS. Spagster
Lebanon
Cal
Foxe
Aunville
Uustay
St. Puls UL
Clairen
Nite
E. Roach
Personal notices from Mire Carrie Pigs to Miss Ward and others
Personal items list visiting relatives and friends in West Virginia Ohio Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mentions illnesses typhoid fever and various travelers and locals including Mrs. Line Mrs. Snyder Miss Ward Miss Russell Miss Ward and others visiting or returning from trips to Philadelphia New York Niagara Falls and Baltimore with scattered details on destinations and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire Carrie Pigs
Rampton Viele
Siby
Mubu
Groencastle
Hong
Alfie
Mr Waltz
Oak Levit Mia
Fax Snyder
Chilatelphys
Mra. J. Th. Snyder
Brewer
Minnie
Grace
Baltimore
Wee
How
Mre
Mas
W. Stonebraker
Alvert Geant
Hide Manghuer
Niagary Palle
Divight
Ciavaice Smith
Buenfux Therill Chos
Smaith
Hatmore
Magersigwne
Frodeto
Motzier
Hemi
Latherville
Metyger
Maryland Baatuigee
Plompeon
Wasting
Cook
Driver
J. B. Deiger
Pennsylvania
Aturuuret Trealew
Shepherdahow
Fito Muover
Hagerstown
Maude Fordman
Wayanshoro
Lb. B. Beye
Punkstown
A. VW
Runteveny
Bar Harbar
Fyn Tussell
Tag
Bids Not In For Pressing Contract At Crafter Plant
Unclear bidders were not yet in for a pressing contract at the Crafter plant as of noon. Officials expect bids to arrive after a specified deadline, with Fort Williams noting the September opening and the 65 polling locations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walliams
Altmel & Ch
Ny Navy
Fragmentary report from 3A game near Smithsburg
A partial account notes a 3A game near Smithsburg with players Staley and Sheoler mentioned. After the match a small supper was served at La Hers Hotel for the Hagerstown bars, while local attendance and outcomes remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsburg
Staley
Lawn Party at Trownavtie in Hace Hosts Guests
Miss Pary and Miss Brown hosted a lawn party at Trownavtie in Hace for guests including Miss Hunt Waalingon and Miss Newcomer. The lawn was beautified, games like Curly were played, refreshments were served, and several guests assisted in receiving.
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Mrett T. Brown
Trownavtie
Alice Hunt
Newcomer
Curly
Miss Newcomer
Miss Blunt
Cutty
Futon OL Ven Sabse Coneli Excess Baggage Rules Questioned
An unclear report questions baggage rules and excess charges for extra loads. The text describes weighing baggage, potential charges, and references to loads and wheels. Exact details are obscured, but the discussion centers on penalties for extra weight and how fees may apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heselor
Patna
Sad Swantona: Obituary of William Brown
Miss Daisy Meaden and sister of New York traveled home with grief after learning of brother William Brown death in Atlantic City at age 81. Born in Martins Ferry in 1830 he worked as B&O cashier at Winchester and later held books at Reaper in Martinsburg. Benjamin Monds served in Cuba and Philippines amid wartime illness.
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Daisy Meadenand
New York
Abram Manis
Shis Cy
Benjamin Monds
Wiltan Renin
William Brown
Martingbore
Dforer Anchorage
Atlantic City
Arepers Ferry
B. & Ong
Winchester
Bead
National Bank of Martinsburg
Becktley of Frederick Dies Suddenly at 62
Eodlaly Teekley Head, Captain QS. Beckley of Frederick, died suddenly Wednesday at age 62 after a completion of diseases. He was known in military circles in the state serving as a mail officer and as captain of the Frederick Regiment. He won at Pimlico with his company. Funeral Friday at o'clock.
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Teekley
Chiptain
Beckley
Prederick
Pimlico
Pielevick
Fisher
Local News Notes and Campaign Smears in Dated Ledger
Disjointed notes describe canal activity rising after a coal strike, boats moving and repairs underway. Mentions Willie Green and Zephyr, Gen. Rowland planning a race, and clerks being appointed while a state reform campaign seeks postnomination support by mail.
Woman Wounded As Gunfire Strikes Porch Visitor
A young man named Jubal Young from Charles Town allegedly shot a woman on her front porch. The ball hit her left shoulder and exited her back with a sound like a gunshot but the injuries are described as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubal Young
Charlestown
Ieeane
Suut Tre
Taylor Morrison
Puverd Gants Boward Hosts Friends For Supper
A fragmentary report notes Pu Verd Gants Boward hosted a supper for friends last night and served tea. George M. Sterting reportedly caught the class yesterday at Williamsport in a three partader incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gants Boward
George M. Sterting
Williwasport
Canal repair report notes obstruction aftermath
A terse canal update notes ongoing efforts to remove a blockage with a clearing machine. The report mentions the expected workload and the need to use machinery to restore normal flow after the incident.
Wartime Medical Aid From Croat to Raytheon? (OCR noise)
Officers and men wrote from the front about care for wounds and fatigue. The text mentions Nucklon’s Arms and a pharmacy selling supplies with dubious guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cote
sYarehnos Clty Pharmacy
Thar Throbbing Mondneho Would Quinety Wave You
Unclear fragmentary text describes health products and questionable claims. Mentions pure pills and a price of two cents. Contains garbled names and phrases unrelated to a coherent event.
Outings for Nellie Stake with Dugan Party at Spring Gulvert
Mr and Mrs I A Dugan of Wile Viataispart hosted a wedding anniversary outing in honor of Miss Nelliy Stake. The group included Mrs Guyon, Tas Collector Muimer, and Miss Clam Spangler among local residents. They rode to Kemp's Creek for a picnic and a stony ride to Wild actsqase.
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I A. Dugan
Viataispart
Weday
Nelliy
Guyon
Tas
Muimer
Wile
Clam Spangler
League of the Mushedist
Kemp's
My Dugan
Edson Dus
Junior
Parading Organizations Join Hungerstown Street Festival
Six Magenstow groups will march in the Hungerstown parade along Cheavtersburge street and CarWIVAL, with encouragement for future events. Community supporters predict a lively turnout as efforts from local toy exhibitors draw attention to a shared celebration.
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We Hese
Nistag
Enimilee
Fale
Carwival
Hungerstown
Fuvuspole
Yes Wil
Encour
Euhime
Lust
Migenstow Organi Gations
Local trip ends with passing pneumonia deaths
Miss Esther Wollinger, daughter of Daniel Wollinger near Reid, died early this morning at 4 50 o clock from typhoid fever aged 18. Her brother Tweab and Vernon Wollinger are ill with the same disease. the condition of the former has been critical for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Wollinger
Daniel Wulsinger
Reid
Weirinslay
O'Clork
Fran Typhald Foyer
Vernon Wollinger
Baltimore to Hagerstown Driven Race Challenge
A fragmented notice outlines a driving race from Baltimore to Hagerstown amid garbled references to the Grew Hagerstown Pair and October events. It names race secretary Charles Sunes and figures tied to the American Mowing Federation, plus Mr John Cost, Superintendant Powiry Department, and Eugene Sin Hagerstvon, with unclear dates and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nia
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Hagerstowwn
Charles
Sunes
Anerican
Igeon Fausier
Sywader Federation
John
Cost
Far Farrier Pare
Teolly Thei Topic on Pending Franchise Application
A fragment notes Teolly prepares a strategy as “Repositors” claim readiness to act at any minute. The stock appears unsettled and the timeline mentions May as a target window for submitting a franchise application under a misread name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teolly
Fragmented Weather Piece Sparks Confusion and Clutter
A garbled weather fragment mixes stray phrases about a torrid week, disaster talk, and odd product plugs. It mentions trains, doctors, and names in a jumbled list, offering little clear information beyond chaotic column material and odd ad-like inserts.
Mysterious Advertisement Claims Cure by New Discovery
Readers are urged to try Dr Kings New Discovery for various illnesses. A fragment describes a claimant saved from a severe ailment after using the remedy, with free trials offered and locations listed. The text also includes product pitch for Lester Penny and related gear, referencing tone and style of period advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Dr. King
Willy
Mr Long
senator Wellington misses Liberty Congress due to illness
Senator Wellington of Maryland, tied to attend the Liberty Congress, was prevented by illness and weather from joining the event. Telegraphed support came from Maryland delegate Groitutt. The week saw nominations in the First and Second districts as Moore and Brow receive congress nominations, with Talbott named in the second district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guv. L. Wellington
AL Turkatinninus
Guingeo
Wr. Groitutt
Maryland
Liberty Congress
Alloe
Perss
Moore
Edwin Brow
Guyurner Smith
Sond Dietticn J. FL
Talbott
Unclear Text Summary From A Messy OCR
Fragmentary notes describe a visit to UNL and discuss overcrowded tents and some purchases. The text is garbled with numerous misread words making precise facts uncertain. The core bits mention a gentleman named Jou Many Ponaner and references to weeks ago, but no verifiable events or outcomes are stated.
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Jou
Dal
Unl
Fragmentary Crime Riddle in Aged Text Tracing Downfall Clues
A damaged OCR excerpt reads like a cryptic confession about a criminal's fall. It mentions a first step toward ruin and a quoted line about cheating others, followed by a reference to Thad and a grip on a name that remains unsettled. The fragment preserves names and evanescent events but lacks clear context.
Notice of various goods and remedies from local shops
An odd collage of medical claims and retail pitches from a 19th or early 20th century catalog style page. It touts Eledebtde Bitters’ cure for nervousness Sleeplessness and other ailments. advertises Ready goods from Warelaw's City Pharmacy, Crowny's Mute Store, Beard's Grocery and Mayer Co brands. includes prices like 50 cents and 68c, and references to local stores in Wishintoast and Manchuster with scattered names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clidas
George
Williams
Manchuster
Mich
Warelaw
Pharowney
Wirzenbacher Place
Mayer & Co
W. H. Dunn
Tia Suppara
Tandra
Death Ends Meeting in Maryland Deaf Association
Delegates at the Maryland Association of the Deaf meeting mourn the death of I. Mary, president of the Maryland School for the Deaf, and a leading promoter of the association. Telegrams and letters were sent to convey condolences as the group prepares to elect officers and resume business in Doltiniove this fall. Local towns like Hagerstown, Frederick, Cumberland, and others are noted for related events, with plans for monuments and park features. community notices include a turntable addition in Chambersburg and a prayerful remembrance of St Julius Sunday School attendance.
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Marylon
Wr I. Mavry
Mary-land
Mfr Wyamis
Lo Tou
AL Dumber
Pen Mar Caday
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