Elks approve home plans and detention concerns
The Hagerstown Lodge of Elks moves to buy a lot and establish a detention home for delinquent children and babies. J O Snyder, attorney to the board, holds decisive authority on the purchase. Speakers urge a temporary housing solution and a need for an orphanage subhouse. Separately, 33 city representatives gathered in Hagerstown for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks state association meeting, the largest attendance in the group’s history, with reports from Ocean City and introductions by key officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagersstown
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Hagerstown
State
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Hika
Hotel Colonial
Hagerstown Lodge
Dualnosa
Ocean City
Theas
J. Gallon
Stewart
Frostburg
Staub
Frederick
William Bavey
Volta powder touted as rheumatic pain remedy
An advertisement claims Alessandro Volta discovered a fine powder that relieves rheumatic pain when shaken into shoes. It is marketed as rapidly absorbed through foot pores, offering a money back guarantee if the pain persists, with Warehan's City Pharmacy listed as a distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alessandro Volta
Nea
Volta
Patna
Warehan
Ady
Mind the Bhop-o-Scope and Chiistone Dollar Gifts
A quirky holiday note warns that clever devices and a trusted dollar will manage gifts. The playful line hints at simple solutions and self care for shoppers during the season.
Sleds and wagons advertised at CUT RATE TOY SHOP
Ady HAG Corner Public Square promotes low prices on sleds coasters and autos with a broad selection. Bargains tempt shoppers at 8th BH corner.
Ground broken for new home on purchased tract
Mr Walter Myers breaks ground on a new house on land purchased from Victor D Netkik Old Civil War veteran O D Sprecher ill at his home on Thanksgiving day Burgen family housed after a severe attack Walter Frosh attends Miss Rebecca Martins funeral at Mausonsville Miss Martins linked to Mrs Frosh Mrs Jacob Andrews condition unchanged Miss Waith Sprecher and brother Preston confined with grip R W Burgan family visit with Albert Chariton at Plesaburg Bertha Sprecher and Preston visit C H Sprecher’s near Sharpaburg Clyde Cordon Sr welcomes baby girl born November 30 Martin Bprechor seriously ill with care at Dr Mierst Mason home W M Kendall and Mrs Kendall return from Island Forge Va with Harold Bausis Several weeks with Mrs Kendall’s mother Mre D J Geter at Island Forge Va and Gallic Sprecher staying with Mr and Mrs Cler-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Folat
Walter Myers
Victor D. Netkik
D. Sprecher
Burgen
Walter Frosh
Rebecca Martin
Mausonsville
Martin
Frosh
Jacob Andrews
Waith Sprecher
Middletown
Preston
Grip
R. W. Burgan
Albert Chariton
Plesaburg
Bertha Sprecher
Wn Preston
C. H. Bprechor
Sharpaburg
Clyde Cordon
Martin Bprechor
Arthur
Ceartoss
Allie
Dr. Mierst
Mason Htoe le Pose
W. M. Kendall
Cured My Rupture Advertisement Seeks Free Trial
An old promotional notice touts rupture treatment promising a cure without cost. It urges readers to mail a coupon for a free chance to test the method, claiming no charge and potential benefit. Names like Cape W. A. Colling and Watertown appear in the plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cepia Collin
Idao Fa
Cape
W. A. Colling
Gelling
Watertown
Pleasend
Adare Town
Family Saga Around C D Sprecher in Baltimore Visit
Jence Trumpower and Mrs Q B Kendall suffer bronchial trauma near Hagaratown while N D Sprecher and N K Sprecher of Baltimore spend days with their father C D Sprecher, reflecting a family gathering amid illness.
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Jence Trumpower
Hagaratown
Q. B. Kendall
N. D. Sprecher
N. K. Sprecher
Baltimore
C.D. Sprecher
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Phillips
Sone
THE
Shielf
Chas, M. Molies Inc
South Potomac
Strack
Sian S Ea OB
Hoosier
Miller’s Furniture Store
Potomac Gt
Greenwalt Electric Supply CO
W. Ancetom Sb
Suarantead
Uber CO
Ant
ELKS
Italy
H. V. Hart Co
Titabn
Pichon
Lasky’s
Ade
MAMA
Felt House
Royal Clothes Shop
Toorder
W. Washington
A. Roy Phillipy
N. Potomas
Falfati
Hagerstown Dairy CO
Potomac St
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