Local Ad Gazette Mixes Odd Notices and Names
A collage of advertising blurbs and town notices from local pages mentions posters, entertainers, a parish opera postponement, shopping and sales chatter, a party at Eagle Hotel, infant death, corporate changes at Metalin Red Co, traffic mishaps, school drama plans, weather outlook, marriage licenses, and public safety incidents. The fragmentary items sketch a bustling, incongruous cross section of small town life with names like Mrs Amelia Lout, O W Santmyer, and Col A Little, plus places such as Debanon Pennsylvania and Berkeley Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pood
Eagle Hotel
Debanon
Amelia Lout
Edward
Jennie Kennedy
Mapleville
O.W. Santmyer
Metalin Red Co
Benner
Lauie
Col. Glens
A. Little
Wot & Preaer
Jamison
Louise Beachey
W. Washington St
Ezra Long Dies at 64 Near Locust Grove
Ezra Long Sr. died Saturday at his home near Locust Grove from pneumonia aged 64. He was a farmer and is survived by brothers John and Jacob in the neighborhood. Funeral today at 1 06 o'clock at Locust Grove church with services by Rev A A Kerlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Lou
Ezra Long
Locust Grove
Pneeumonia
Join
Jacob
Locust Grove Church
A. A. Kerlin
Mrs Rigney Injured in Slip at Home
Mrs. Chas. Rigney of 620 West Washington Street slipped on frost slick bricks while stepping out. The fall fractured her knee cap. Dr. Simmons reduced the fracture and dressed the wound. She rests easier today but recovery will be slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Rigney
Washington St
Dr. Simmons
Fierce Cold and Flood Drench Potomac Region
A rapid weather shift drops temperatures from 4 degrees Saturday to below freezing by Sunday morning, bringing heavy rains and record high Potomac River levels. Flooding covers towpaths, roads, and lowlands, while winds whip rivers into large waves and boats struggle. Authorities report no severe damage though canal banks may fail and crossings become perilous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kert
Potomac
Williamsport
W.M
Destructive Floods Hit Multiple States and Rail Lines
Damage from floods and washouts across Maryland Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania and New York disrupted rail traffic and caused millions in losses. The Potomac undermined Green Spring cinder track near Cumberland and was abandoned. A man from Haubeton West Virginia froze to death after being caught in the downpour. Nearby towns suffered extreme inundation as temperatures plunged along the Atlantic coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Cumberland
Copnellsville
Connellsville
Potomac
Green Spring
Wm. Bulger
Haubieton
W. Va
Otter Creek
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Atlantic
Montana
Lucky Western Enterprise Fair Closes After Debts Hid Triumph
The Western Enterprise Fair ended Saturday night with a successful outcome as debts were cleared from Katidias Music credit. Guests received prizes including Miss Phillips who won the gold statuette with $80.10, and other winners such as Miss Lottie Zinkand with a clock and Mrs. L. Hamelsine with a rocking chair. The Good Will Fire Co and Juniors attended, presenting $10 in gold to the management, while a complimentary dance honored the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Enterprise Fair
Katidias Music
Tiny-Fair
Miss Phillips
Misa Delamirter
Isde
Bumeisine
Roy McCardell
Lottie Zinkand
EB Hamelsine
Geo. Lesher
Chambersburg
Jack Hamelsla
Hélen Darben
Good Will Fire Co
Sby
Eith
Delamarter
Catamount Attack Leaves Hunter with Injuries
George Birseberger, famed catamount hunter, was badly mauled when a big black cougar leaped from a tree during practice. The animal bit his cheek as Birseberger broke away, leaving a bite-marked, swollen face that is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Birseberger
George
Church Matters Probers Faithful At Pauls M E Service
Four persons received on probation during the Sunday evening service at 8 at Pauls M E church. Rev De W Owen delivered the first sermon in a series on The Life of Daniel. Sunday schools rehearse Christmas programs and churches plan for the coming festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
M.E
W. Owen
Daniel
Local resident Mr Adam Doornberger suffers stroke
A local resident named Adam Doornberger had a stroke Sunday, partially paralyzing one side. He was stricken while getting out of bed and remained nearly helpless for a time. His condition is described as somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Kemp's Mill
Byron’s Tannery
Keedysville
Antietam
Johnstown
Hagerstown
Boonsboro
Herbert Dagenhart
Mr. Dagenhart
Adam Doornberger
Engine of Trace Derails Passenger Train in Yard Crash
An engine of the trace and engine number 10 drew the PB passenger train into a yard switch in this city early today causing a derailment with all wheels off the track. Some delay resulted.
A Musical Treat at St John’s Episcopal Church
A Sunday school Song Cargical program will be held at St John’s Episcopal Church House on Friday evening December 0 at 8 o clock under the patronage of a long list of local ladies led by Mrs Ellen Al Griswold and Mrs Wm T Hamilton Admission is 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John's Episcopal Church
Ellen AL. Griswold
T. Hamilton
Ter
A. V. Hitchcock
J. Jamison
Nannie
J. W. Humrichouse
Daviesty
Renley
Court session highlights insurance case and fence line dispute
Court opened with continuance in the Malette insurance case as testimony probed notification of policy reissuance. Lawyers clashed over a technical question about fence line location before the judge curtailed the disputed fence act. A requisition from Governor Smith for Thomas Scroggins, alias Jobe Car rugie, a fugitive, was honored in Charleston, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Governor Smith
Thomas Scroggins
Jobe
Rugie
White
Charleston
W.va
Angle
Fricay
Cherry Run
Martins Burg
Post Office Improvements Reported At City Storefront
Engages or Postattics. The improvements at the nost ofice are about Completed and some changes in the arrangements of the various de partments have been made. The front of the case has been made narrower and the general delivery and stamp wi dows are located there. On the lat 45 the registry and money order depart ments and the letter and paper receptod eles have been moved to the Tight under the carrier's window. A room for the office of the postmaster has been made on the right behind the case. The changes are very attractive and the work Weil done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Personal notices from Baltimore and surrounding towns
Sir Emanuel Bomberger is summoned to Washington due to his son Prof Fr Bomberger of Maryland Agricultural College sick with typhoid at Garfield Hospital Agnes and Blanche Buckey of Williamsport visit Baltimore Harry Hough and family of Wayneboro spent Sunday here William Weright leaves for Baltimore for a brief visit John Fridinger of Lavinia summoned by his mother Mrs Charles Fridinger Mrs Albert M Curd returns from Blue Ridge Summit Mr and Mrs Wm Mariotte and their daughter visit Airs Gantz at the Gants Antel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Bomberger
Washington
FR. Bomberger
Maryland Agricultural College
Garfield Hospital
Agnes
Blanche Buckey
Williamsport
Baltimore
Harry Hough
Wayneaboro
William Weright
John Fridinger
Lavinia
Milk Dealers Meet Set for December 19 in Gourthuse
A milk dealer meeting was scheduled for December 19 in the Grand Jury room at the Gourthuse to discuss moving milk prices from Ste dvis a quart. All dealers were invited as the advance price increase was due to take effect today, with some consumers already buying tickets Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourthuse
Ste Dvis
Vest Fire Sparks at Fancy Vest Shop
Apprentice Clarence Nunamaker took a fancy vest upstairs to fix it for his Sunday girl when a spark from a small gasoline spill ignited the vest. The blaze broke out quickly and was not subdued before the vest was consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Nunamaker
Rauth’s
Md He Meau Arraigned At Court House Scene At Saw Mill
A bonded man on bail for a lengthy crime is arraigned on the courthouse steps near the saw mill. He faces questions about his erratic behavior as a bystander questions his motive and future plans. The exchange hints at mental strain and ongoing legal proceedings.
Xmas Letters and Santa Claus Spiritual Reverie in Season
The piece reflects on Christmas letters sent to Santa Claus as prayers and early religious awakening in children. It laments the season’s poetry of letters rising to the chimney and describes them as vespers that reach heaven, with a postmaster’s quip on unclaimed mail and a brief note that Miss M. Jones has returned home after visits to Martinsburg and Harper’s Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa Clsus
Guild
M. Jones
Martinsbury
Harper's Ferry
Mrs Cox Dead in Sharpshore Died at 31
Mr Joseph Cox of Sharpshore, son of William Cox, died Sunday at Aim of consumption aged 31. He leaves a brother John at home, a sister Jane, and a married sister at Antietam, Mrs Tracy. Funeral this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cox
Sharpshore
William Cox
John
Jane Andl
Antietam
Tracy
Record of extreme cold and hazards in Perryville area
A fragmented historic clipping reports extreme cold near Perryville with notes of frozen bodies, icy conditions on Potomac River, and several locals affected. It mentions Sharpsburg, Leitersburg, and nearby towns with temperatures around ten degrees below zero. The piece notes floods, iced installations, and general peril from the cold spell.
Hebb and others held after Saturday hearings before Justice Hott
TMH Caves and Charles Nicholas Hebb faced hearings before Justice Hott on Saturday afternoon, with Hebb marked for the grand jury and bond expected at 20 dollars. Homie Davis and Lucy Sprouts were jailed 80 days for disturbing the peace, Nora Tohasov was arraigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TMH Caves
Charles Nicholas Hebb
Aiygnes Jaréeau
Col Schley declines interview on governor topic in Baltimore
Colonel Schley, second cousin of Rear Admiral Schley, called at Governor Emille’s office in Baltimore but refused to interview. He said he has strong opinions on the subject but prefers not to make them public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Sehley
W. S. Sehley
Emille
Baltimore
Schley
Wabnant Poison Case Denies New Trial for Carrier
Two motion for a new trial for seven count against Howard Radel, the Waynesboro mail carrier convicted of administering poison to Edith Wapnant, were argued and denied. He received harsher sentence for two years and a decrease in remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Radel
Wayzesboro
Edith Wapnant
Hasteru
Saw Death Sear and Dr Kings New Discovery Ad
A fragment lists testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery curing coughs and lung ailments with claims of a consumption recovery. It notes price 50c and $1 at Wareham’s Guy Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co, plus a trial bottle. Also mentions Lester Miane pianos and various local ads including Banner Salve inquiry, Foley’s Kidney Cure, and stores offering retail at wholesale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Overstreet
Elzin
Tenn
Goor
Wareham
Guy Pharmacy
Central Drug] Co
Peara
James Kirkman
Belle River
Warenaia
Central Drug Co
Steel trestles replacing Potomac Valley line bridges
The W M company will replace wooden trestles on the Potomac Valley branch with steel structures due to constant repairs and cost. Work starts at McGay's Ferry with preliminary survey and masonry. large crews cut the grade at Big Spring for a new siding. The project will take months, reduce grade, and nearly double track between here and Cherry Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Company
Potomac Valley
McGay's Ferry
Our Xmas Windows and Holiday Goods Display
The piece surveys festive window displays and retail efforts across the city, noting dainty arrangements and size contrasts with larger city windows. It spotlights ads for Bucklen’s Arnica, musical instruments, poultry, leather goods, and holiday specials at various stores, urging readers to inspect shop windows and prices.
Hood and Schindel discuss flagman duties at crossings
President Hood met with Mayor Schindel to plan flagman coverage at key crossings. The Western Machinery will signal when watchmen leave and return, with completion of new yards near Antietam Street enabling more workers to be stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Schindel
W. M
Beleve Antietam St
Winter Poems for The Young and Holiday Cures
A fragmented vintage page mixes holiday verse with medical ads and household tips. It cites Hobit's Sarsaparilla curing various ailments, praises Fol es Honey and Tar, and promotes affordable books and hot Scotch whisky as cold night comforts. The tone mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper's reader-pamphlet blend.
Salem Fire Devastates Business District With Looting
A late night blaze in Salem destroyed most of the business section and led to significant losses. The fire, believed to have begun near the Salem Espress office, burned until 3 am, with many buildings and safes looted. Estimated damage reaches $250,000. The report notes widespread theft of valuables, including whiskey, and mentions insurance efforts from several nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Jocal Md
Co. Aze-Au
Wm. T. Bamilton
Big City
Riaba
Dire
Salem Espress
Vallons
Tne Insurance
Parke $Burg
Glarksburg
Freston
Theoftens
Salem Bank
Millinery sales and local remedies advertise in brief notice
Public notices promote hats feathers ribbons and millinery stock at G B Chariton 02 W Washington St inviting inspection and suit for purse and article desires. A Maine resident praises Dr Agnew's Ostarrhel Powder for catarrh relief with rapid effect, as Wareham's City Pharmacy references the product and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Arcer
Brewer
Maine
Dr. Agnew
Wareham
City
Central Drug Co
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Locai
Kyrea
Milbary
Sensuls Nas Gifte
Rose's
Carl
I. A. Hollenterver
Lucsi—Choive
Say
Leitersboro Grammar School
Hazel Kirke
C. i. Cornelius, Hancock
John Troxell
Rogerstown
Ibts
Berkeley
Berkeley Springs
Wm. O. Fearnow
Ida M Miller
Elkton
Joss
Emanuel Warner
Luray
John A. Speaker
Nannie Lowery
Mondell
Nennedy
CVA
Richmond
Una
George A.tritupos
Browswick
Bertie J. Teed
Keep Trost
Aga Pyne, Custne.& Sons
Tvé
Radi Bertucead
Bore
Pietro Arnoni
Levi Lovell
Zipsy
Frostburg
James Biesecker
Quincy
H. F. Downs
Pault
M. E
Schoncuss
Kee Mar College
HW. van Horn
W. M. Rounthouse
Sumner
Wotmac
Hogan’s Alley
Beachley & Co
Smithsburg
Celtes
Plovd
Enterprise
Balto
Berald
Cox
Martin Groza
Sharpsburg
Perryville
Mars Run Bridge
Potomac St. O
Gil
Lew
Leitersburg
Lentern
Bodysburg
Widdlersburg
Jonathyn
Musey
W. Washington-st. Story
Ayr
O Feara
Ordway's
Lester
Baying
Sd Taney
Dop
Post Office
Stover
Chas
Repiogié
Atwater
Foley
Kk Agein
Ofice
Main
Surzead
Manfzs’ Supply Co
Manz
Gur
Aye
G. B. Charlton
P. W
Seys Be
H. Robinson
Aullsborough
Lis
Bucklen
Ike Magsi
Hesler
Ciy Pharmacy
Ordway
Abbest
Poronac Et
Stoversoppo, Baldwin
JT. W. Bryan
Lowder? Urs
Aix
D. P. Schindel
D. P. Schingel
Liem
Grove Bros
Baldwin
John D. Swartz
Mit
B.O.R.R. Wil
National Capitol
Congress
Stover's
Florida
California
Ramacgiotti
NOW. Com
Public Square
CG. W. Lynch
Winchester
Ind
House
Postozice
Big Hat
G. B. Chariton
Lynch
Daily Post
Philinsburg
N. J
Foles
Dave
Gaba & Marx
Jomathan-st
Readquarters
MD. Oi Co
Frank J. Cheie
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Mall
CF R & CO
Bragg
Tor Chrisraaae
Christ
Fou
Mitchell
Pulford
Sorea
Lars
Warchan’s
Central Cruz Co
Martin
Piye
Eta Fetnl
Sethe
Cushwas’ Coal Yards
Robey
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