Local notes and events mix of town life
A collage of society items from Leitersburg and surrounding towns notes a wake, visits, and entertainments. Joseph Futterer hosts friends at supper in Leitersburg. General Manager Bethell plans to move C. P. telephone office from Washington to Baltimore. Fire damages Bellevue farm fencing sparked by Sparka from an engine. Garfield mourns the death of seven-year-old Capt. finder’s Mohawk company member near Burneslay Wolfsville. Shipping and library incidents, charitable sales, and a New Year ball fill city society pages alongside personal notices and local miscellany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yahe
Byers
Elizabeth Sr
Oriole Grove
Joseph Futterer
Leitersburg
Bethell
C. & P. Telephone Company
Washington
Baltimore
Bellevue Farm
Sparka
Cassianna Stottlemyer
Mohawk
Finder
Garfield
Burneslay
Wolfsville
Free Library
Theodore Roosevelt
Janther League
Luther League
W. Stover
Wr. Parves Taylor
Rvs
A.D. Schiader
Dunty
Carlisle
Willie
Moses
J. Smith Gilkenan
Winchester
Petit Jury
Rigvhart
Smithsburg
T. Haber Koontz
Funkstown
Lesh Schindel
Mama H. King
New York
Wis
A. Wagner
Frosbburg
B. de O. RR
Boiling Springs
Mra
Lolalyn Bourne
Howard T. Reed
Caoderland
North Branch
Washington, Westminster
Harrisburg
J. Harry Sharar
Forman
Smith Co
Waynesboro
W.H. Packingham
Foster Milburn Co
Martinsburg
T Ernest Hare
Electric Tines Plan to Extend Trolley Link to Gettysburg
Casualists propose buying turnikes near Frederick to extend an electric trolley line through Frederick County toward Gettysburg and Washington. A portion of Frederick County not currently served by rail would be included in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Gettysburg
Washington
Frederick County
Sporty Syrians Take To New Bicycles
Two Syrians took to brand new Lund bicycles yesterday, riding and wobbling along the paved path. Nadareck Sanmer, about two pounds, used a tool to remove nails and a bike pump with a dangling neck got into the front wheel spokes, causing a spill. A second rider knocked into his feet, but both recovered and plan to improve, with talk of forming a football team and challenging Brownsville for a Palestine world championship after Christmas.
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Lund
Nadareck Sanmer
Bye
Brownsvilligaa
Palestine
Syria
Three Men Sentenced to Seven Months for Election Night Riot
A judge imposed seven months in the House of Correction on three well known men for an election night riot tied to a shooting. The sentence followed a jury verdict of guilty after a night of unrest on a day when liquor sales were barred. Key figures named include Joshua Brogunier the saloon keeper Harry Cramer and Shafer, with others receiving shorter terms or fines. The court warned that violence on election nights will be severely punished and urged community safety as the defendants prepare to appeal. Additional trials and charges for related cases, including manslaughter and gambling, were listed, with various defendants receiving tickets of leave or further courtroom actions.
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House of Correction
Joshua Brogunier
Harry Cramer Saim
Shafer
Jery
Key
George Warrick
Bastille Angle
Jessup
Willam Cramer
N. Mulberry St
Franklin
Brogunier
N. Locust St
Geo. L. Chaney
van Jacobs Izent
Charles E. Curtis
Hofman
North
Jonathan St
Synster
Traverser
Rome
Wao
A. Miley
Anna Renner
Jennie Weddle
Wm. C. Smith
Irvin Stoulemyer
Charles E. Smith
Iva Draper
John A. Lum
Clayton Houpt
Joseph Houpt
Smoketown
Miley
Houpt
Miss Weddle
John Baker
Edward Travinger
C. Hi Suman
Barber
Syeurs
Alvey
Sumsa
Richard Roman
Justice Rhodes
Wacob E. Fisher
Hagerstown
Dixon R. Thirston
Jones
Maryland
East North Streat
Potomac and
Locust Streets
Hageratown
George T. Leiter
Jane E. Leman
Garrett
Joseph Kausler
Mortmazee
Maryland horticultural society holds fourth annual meeting
The Maryland State Horticultural Society opened its fourth annual meeting in Dashine Post Hall Baltimore. The treasurer reported 19849 in the treasury and 1000 due from the state appropriation. Prof J B S Norton described nursery inspections revealing plant diseases and Prof A L Quaintance noted progress on pests. Crude petroleum mixes were tested against San Jose scale and melon aphis. Norton inspected 47 nurseries and logged 73 scale cases statewide. Charles G Biggs spoke on transportation arguing rail and express rates short-haul bias and urged farmer and merchant unity for relief. Towson, VP for Washington county, briefed on local fruit conditions. Exhibits included S S Stouffer Sharpsburg displaying apples and pears. Pietro Aravaia, tied to the Lovell murder case, seeks habeas corpus through R R Meanderson to win release from Cumberland jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Dushane Post Hall
Baltimore
J. B.S. Norton
A. L. Quaintance
San Jose
Charles G. Biggs
Maryland
Commission
Towson
Washington County
Te Elevic
Stouffer
Sharpsburg
Fine Eagle Presented to Wilduzer Club Leader
Chisf Conk Pierce of the Wilduzer Club and W. Pranklin sr were given a side eagle artifact, shut away for about twenty years in Florida. The well preserved piece is prized by its current gastro Doric owner as a notable historic token.
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Chisf Conk Pierce
Wilduzer Club
W. Pranklin Sr
Florida
Martinsburg Man Beary Gettle Dies After Brief Illness
Beary Gettle of Martinsburg died Wednesday night of pneumonia after a brief illness at age 65. A native of Martinsburg city for 40 years, he served as a Union Army teamster during the Civil War. He left a widow and three sons.
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Beary Gettle
Martinsburg
Martinsburg City
Bill to Sell Three Farms of Wu F Sword Filed
Attorney J O Snyder filed a bill to sell three farms of Wu F Sword located 12 Blair's Valley. Samuel C Mentzer and Jos C Mentzer filed a bill to sell the property of Samuel Mentzer deceased on Wayside Ave.
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John Sword
J. O. Snyder
Death of Captain Preston in the Philippines
Mrs. R. A. Alvey Jr learns her brother-in-law Captain Preston died suddenly in the Philippines as his wife prepared to travel from Washington to visit him. Mrs. Alvey had gone to bid her sister farewell.
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Preston
R. A. Alvey, Jr
Captain Preston
Philippines
Washington
Skeletons Unearthed at Prospect Street Dig Site
Workers digging for a pavement site on Prospect Street unearth the remains of cholera patients from around 1882. A jawbone exposed suggests a young person, with a full set of teeth intact. Mr. Hay Ash assisted in the recovery of several skeletal remains.
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Prospect St
Hay Ash
Visiting Schools By School Examiner Fockter
School Examiner Fockter and assistant H. P. Hartman visit Lappans and Paleplay today. Fockter has already visited Broadfordine and Rockdale this week.
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Fockter
H. P. Hartman
Lappans
Paleplay
Broadfordine
Rockdale
Shirley's Funeral Held at St Mary's Church
The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Shirley was held this morning with a requiem mass at St Marys Catholic Church conducted by Rev Father Rabbin. Interment followed at Rose Hill. Pallbearers were Martin Rappel B Wil R J Balm James Maran Joseph Ling and David Martin.
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Shirley
Elizabeth Shirley
Oclock
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Rabbin
Rose Hill
Martin Rappel
B. Wil
R. J. Balm
James Maran
Jospeh Ling
David Martin
Electric lights hoped for by Shepherdstown residents
The Shepherdstown Register criticizes the N and W for not bringing electric light to town. It predicts that with the railroad superintendent opposing council approval, mule drawn streetcars may return in time.
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Shepherdstown Register
Stop That Dough Expectorant Advertisement Copy
Stop That Dough. By using White Pine Expectorant for soughs colds bronchitis loss of voice and all threat and lung trouble. It is highly recommended. Sold only at F Schindel Druggist 106 N Potomsest.
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F. Schindel
N. Potomsest
Wall Play dt Out High School Football Schedule
The High school accepts the N E End team challenge with regulars only. Results show H. eight to Mercersburg zero. A 5 0 win over N E End Athletics, 1 0 over Waynesboro, and 11 0 over St Sares.
Christmas Number Shines in New York Sun Sunday
Weather MAS notes a larger and better Christmas edition released on Sunday December 13. The item mentions World sud Philadelphia Inquirer guide and agent W B McCardell under Raniston and Baldwin Hotels, reflecting distribution and lodging details of the season edition.
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Wea
New York
Suyday
Suodsy Dee
World Sud Phila
Inquirer
W. B. McCardell
Raniston and Baldwin Hotels
Deputy Fisher Captures 35 Birds in Latest Hunt
Deputy Fisher reports a successful outing with 35 birds bagged. The tally highlights his hunting effort and skill in a recent excursion.
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Fisher
Will Handle Hoster Hints at New Beer Arrangements
Mr. George W. Gilpin observed arranging to handle Hoster Beer where no agency exists. He recently returned from Columbus after visiting the Hoster Brothers brewery and being admitted to their private office. The firm’s managers oversee a large ongoing business with operations centered in Baltimore.
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George W. Gilpin
Sid
Hoster Beer
Columbus
Hoster Brothers
Hosler’ Baer
Gilvin
Baltimore
Feet Missing in Reading Freight Accident
William Masson of this city was struck by a Reading freight train at Reid while attempting to board. Both feet were crushed and amputated above the ankles after a head wound and facial injuries. He was taken to the hospital in a caboose and doctors report rest and improving shock. Masson, 48, is married with children and had recently moved from Baltimore.
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William Masson
W. M
Reid
Mason
Reading
Scott
Wareham
Derr
Masson
James McKenna
Hagerstown
McKenna
Washington Ave
Baltimore
Alexander Bros
Brick Masons
Wellington's Committee Assignment Inquiry
The Democratic Steering Committee of the Senate will meet at the Capitol to discuss committee assignments. A notice will be sent to Senator Wellington asking if he wishes to be considered a member of the minority and to look after his interests in the matter.
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Senate
Capitol
Wellington
Death of Albert S Miller at age 25 in Keedysville
Albert S Miller son of O W Miller of Keedysville died this morning at Reid of heart trouble aged 25. He is survived by his father Frank Miller of Smoketown sisters Della Bostetter also of Smoketown Nera at home and a host of relatives. Funeral Sunday with departure from home at 11 o clock for Lutheran church services. Pallbearers named Dr Baker Clyde Baker Roy Eavey Berbers Snyder Geo Buxton Chester Baker.
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Albert S. Miller
O. W. Miller
Keedysville
Reid
Frank
Smoketown
Della Bostetter
Nera
Dr. Baker
Clyde Baker
Roy Eavey
Berbers Snyder
Geo, Buxton
Chester -Baker
Upfigers Nominate Junior Officers for President and Board
The Juniors nominated Por president with B. Munson and Wm. J. Wilts as running mates. W. Scott Fridinger, Richard Duffey named secretary, BE. B. Miller treasurer. Nominations covered standing committee and various officers with C. E. Hose and others as members. Dr. C. E. S. Mckee, popular president, was renominated for a third term but declined, urging selection from younger members.
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Por
B. Munson
Wm. J. Wilts
W. Scott Fridinger
Richard Duffey
BE. B. Miller
John Gassman
C. E. Hose
M. Bloom
Ellsworth Munson
Clifford Betts
Wm. Spielman
Wm. Williams
Thomas Battle
C. E
Mckee
Hood s Sarsaparilla and Honey and Tar Endorsements
An old advertisement-style snippet argues rheumatism relief comes from internal remedy Hood s Sarsaparilla, claiming it corrects blood acidity and cures the disease. It cites Editor Lynch of Daily Post Philipsburg New Jersey testing Foijer s Honey and Tar and praising it as the best cough remedy owned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hes
Lynch
Daily Post
Philipsburg
WN. J
Fojey
D. P. Schindel
Postofice
Sykes Lecture Highlights Library Drive in Hagerstown
Dr. Sykes wrapped up the New Century Club Shakespear Course at Library Hall with praise for the audience and an appeal to raise $15,000 in the town and county to extend library services. He urged generous support to broaden use and inspire youth, noting the library’s vital role for today and posterity and requesting a committee to solicit contributions.
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Library Hall
Sykes
Hagerstown
Washingto County
Personal notes from Virginia travels and visits
J G Becker traveling salesman for Geiser Co Waynesboro returns from sick list. David H Myera goes to New York on business. Joseph Stonebraker of Hagerstown passes Winchester en route to Mt Jackson. Miss Blanche Fritz Kee Mar college student spends several days at home in Quincy with classmates Misses Rachael Corsey Link Newton and Elizy Newlon.
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J. G. Becker
Geiser Co
Waynesboro
Virginia
David H. Myera
New York
Joseph Stonebraker
Hagerstown
Winchester
En Toyte
Mt. Jackson
Blanche Fritz
Kee-Mar College
Quincey
Rachael Corsey
Link Newton
Elizy Newlon
Stingy merchants and greedy farmers noted in quirky verse
A playful skewering of a stingy merchant who traps a fly in a sugar barrel and releases it after dusting its feet. A grasping farmer rakes in gains by crossbreeding bees with lightning bugs to maximize work. A gardener mixes strawberry plants to harvest both strawberries and cream.
Man swept to island while crossing Potomac at Brady's Ford
Dr J M Spear of Cumberland, known locally, attempted to cross at Brady's Ford on the Potomac around 2 a.m. He was swept 100 yards to an island and stayed there five hours, warming himself with lantern heat under a blanket. He lost surgical instruments and other items.
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J M. Spear
Cumberland
Brady
N and W Orders 1250 Cars From Rosnoke Works
Heavy coal and other traffic drive the Norfolk and Western to place orders with Rosnoke Machine Works for 500 box cars of 50 000 pounds capacity, 500 coal gondolas of 80 000 pounds, and 250 stock cars. After these are completed, 1000 more 80 000 pound coal cars will be ordered. Completion of the first 1250 will bring total cars built to 2,750.
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Rosnoke Machine Works
Saw Deathberr and Dr King’s New Discovery
L C Overstreet of High Tennessee recalls his wife’s battle with a lingering cough and lung disease. Despite doctors saying she could not be saved, a friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery and persistent use saved her life. The medicine is advertised as a remedy for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung ailments with trial bottles free at Wareham’s City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
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L. C. Overstreet
Tenn
Warehem
Banner Salve Curable Claims Questioned by Makers
The Banner Salve makers challenge cures with any ulcer or skin condition and offer refunds if any case proves incurable. Atwater resident Chas Feplogle praises Foley's Kidney Cure, saying it relieved kidney troubles in four days and let him return to work. Druggist D P Schindel notes the refund and points to the post office location.
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D. P. Schindel
Chas. Feplogle
Atwater
Foley
D. FP
Schindel
Draggist
Poat
Qur Factory to Offer Wholesale Prices at Main's Store
A coupon style notice advertises a Qur factory soon ready and states customers will pay wholesale prices at Main's furniture carpet and store next to Market House. It touts benefits of buying at retail while paying wholesale prices, and lists Manfes' Supply Co BML Main Mang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manfes’ Supply Co
Main
Mang
Foley remedy praised by shoppers in town ads
SatizGhed promotes Foley’s Boney and Tar as a splendid remedy for colds and sore throats. D. P. Schindel, druggist, advertises from opposite the post office. G. B. Charlton’s Hat and Shoe Store, 62 W. Washington St., offers boot and shoe repairs and notes that better goods with fair prices build public confidence. Big Hat Store at 92 W. Washington St. also advertises wholesale and retail hats with Charlton.
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Foley
Jungs
D. P. Schindel
G. B. Charlton
Washington St
Big Hat Store
Sale of Whosoever Farm and Wharton Orphanage at Lu ray
Horner advertises sale of the Whosoever farm deeded as security for a loan to Rev Dr H M Wharton. The orphanage dated to earlier times, with about 25 children now. Funds and charitable support, including a revival, are noted amid Dr Wharton's financial troubles.
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N.D. Horner
H. M. Wharon
Luray
Horner
Wharton
Tme
Train Derailment in Suippensburg Passenger Car Upset
A passenger coach of the Suippens burg accommodation train from this city yesterday derailed and upset on the Cutoff near Reid's. One passenger aboard escaped with severe shock and bruises. The switch was said to have been thrown by a Reading employee. The brake was locked until the car was righted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suippensburg
Reid’s
Reading
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Claimed Cure All Ailments
Says he was tortured I suffered such pain from corns I could hardly walk writes H Robinson. Hillsborough Hrs thut Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured them. Acts the magic on sprains bruises cuts sores scalds burns boils ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cum guaranteed by Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Que de.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Wareham
Qu.de
Want A Piano For Life Then Sell The Les ter
An advertisement style item highlights piano desires and a sales pitch for the Les ter at Ordway’s. It includes quotes about a child’s pneumonia treated with Foley’s products and other holiday goods such as gloves robes and neckwear. The prose blends sell notes with medical touts and shop promotions from local merchants Mobley’s Drug Store and Troy Laundry.
Health and beauty tips and pharmacy ad blend
Health guidance links torpid liver to skin eruptions and urges use of DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe liver a nd bowel remedy. Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co advertise. Swartz offers big bargains on own make overcoats and hats in millinery parlors stacked with hats, feathers, ribbons, laces, and more ready for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wareham's
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
John
Swartz
Washington-at
Largest line of shoes and hats offered in town
An advertisement notes Mra H. Martin and B. Charlton at 117 W Washington st showing the largest shoe and hat line at low prices. It also mentions Florida oranges arriving, a varied fruit stock, a candy stock, and sales of periodical compounds for menstrual relief with 26 cent price, plus a piano for sale at $80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Charlton
Washington St
Florida
Hagerstown
California
Ramacciotti’s
If. N. W. Cor
Public Square
Milk price talks and dairymen strike in Hagerstown
Dairymen in Bagurstown plan a 20 cent per quart milk price and 20 cent per quart cream agreement to offset higher feed costs. Over half sign. some hold back. A $3 forfeit if terms are not met. About 35 milk deliverers and 45 gallons sold daily. lanterns priced 10 cents per gallon. Also includes ads and anecdotes about piano sales and a medical claim notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagurstown
Milford Schindel
Yuen
Guirica
Hagerstown
Cand Nds
Weday
Eara
Frank J. Cheney
Irm
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
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Musturial Ath Lucas
Sta
Gleaming
Contelot
C. V. Dinky
New Grocery
J.B. Sweeney
W. Washington
Sporty
Fodat
Dr. Agnew
Dr. Eyerly
Joseph Kauslen Marty
Joshua Broguaier
Wmn. Shafer
Ray Cramer
Curtis
Jair Pietro Aravaia
Levi Lovell
Frank Moro
R. R Meanderson
Henry Gettle
W. M. Mason
Upfigers
Rastus
Ebenezer
Jackson
Munch
Dr. Sykes
Haaver
Washington-st
Lester
Ordway’s
J. W. Bryan
Lowder, Ills
K. P. Schindel
Grugsist
Post Office
Baldwin
Mobley's Drug Store
Washingtonst
Evi
Troy Laundry
Mra. H
Martin, No
Tiano
Ghenp
Oritway’s
W. Gleason
Sean
Eney &O
Bali
Lester and Crown
A. M. Ordway
East Side Public Square
Mitchell
Fulford
Phsimsey
Iby
B.O
Madison Avenue
Idney
Potomac ST
Old Forge
Haserstown
Slornston
Simon Charfoss
Orphans’ Court
Margaret Dearfoss
J. A. Magon
Attorne
Bly
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