Obituary notices from Martins and surrounding towns
Multiple obituaries report deaths of local residents. J. Baal of Woodmont Martins aged 45 years 1 month 14 days died at home of pneumonia. Burial at Ardberg graveyard after services at Presbyterian church led by Rev Dr Webster. Survived by widow Annie Lindany and several children, plus sisters in Waynesboro and Martins. William M. Bovey of Williamsport died after brief illness age 60s. Funeral at U B Church Williamsport with interment at River Cemetery. Anna Shawman Armstrong died in Mansion Circle Park residence after short illness. Daughter of Alfred and Caroline Shawman, survived by two brothers and sister. Funeral at Episcopal Church Rose Hill. Filmore Smith aged 18 died at home Grove of liver cancer. Funeral and interment at Lutheran Church Grove with Rev Kerlin officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry J. Baal
Woodmont
Martins
Mongi
Presbyterian Church
Rdeburg
Webster
Clawidow
Annie Lindany
Carl J. ‘Barail
Waynesboro
Mins Bettie Imal
Weaskinglan
Luther Bon‘ber
Falling Waters
Fenton McBea
Lewlie Louis
Yware
Spal
Washington Canp
PO. S
A&a
Hancock
William M. Bovey
Trtuea
Hig Lane
Williamaport
Greumon
Julia Zimmerly
Wittaniaport
Hamush
Ruth
Grace
Mirtia
Dane
Tand Marti
Athone
Dayton
Ohio
Ohio: Oisters. Mrs. Mary Lewaron’, Bre. Annie Bresecker
S Sarah Boyey
Pennsylvania
Edoward
Stanley and
Clay
Boyey Wes Wher
U. B. Church
The
Williamsport
U. Ree
Murray
Anna Shawmah
Armstrong
Armatrang
Alfred
Caroline Shastiann
Othe F
Tay
S. Huen Orrick
Rose Hill
Soy Filmore Smith
George Ace Wiavma Smith
Lemyst Grove
Flewas
Afelical Lutheran Church
Grove
A A. Kerlin
Woltz Wins Janitor Of Court Home Post In County
After a caucus the County Commissioners rewarded James Weltz for party work by naming him Janitor of the Court Home. Salary fixed at $40 monthly beginning Jan 1, replacing former $60. Several officials and party members praised Woltz, with Anthony and Stickell supporting him. The board noted pension investigations and tax assessment adjustments causing county budget concerns. The district nurse subsidy and school funding actions were also discussed with a post-meeting conference on school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Weltz
Stickell
Anthony
Woltz
John Miller
Breitweiser
Iwerit
Namines
Stieke
Holzapfel
Ue Ooulnee
Elk Hall
Halzapfeldiv
State Tax Commission
Maryland
Hagerstown
Misa Casey
J. C. Aycon
Wm. A. Roulette
Dent Henry Holzapfel
Hacked to Death in Putnam County Mystery
A severely mutilated body of a man was found in Putnam County near a coal mine. Investigators from the coal company officials and detectives questioned named suspects and took one potential witness to the Putnam County jail for further questioning. The report notes a vigil by locals and mentions a named watchman and a coal company context in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
James Marshall
W. Va
Aficials
Wyatt Witt
Mure
Putnam Counsul
Deadly Farm Dispute Ends in Fatalities in Virginia
A violent farm dispute near Sugar Rock Virginia escalates with multiple deaths including a farmer named Snyder and Rexvede man, amid tension over payment and alleged threats. Community members describe a chaotic scene as two groups clashed on the farm and roads, followed by further deaths at a nearby location. Widow Litedbdyaig mourns, while authorities prepare for an election notice and local business owners brace for impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Texas
Fuigel
Hla
Litedbdyaig
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Hagerstown Resident
Doan's Kidney Pills are lauded in a Hagerstown testimonial for curing back pain and insomnia caused by kidney issues. Mrs. A Warrison of 825 Liberty Street claims lasting relief after use, and a family member also reports benefit. Product advertised by Foster Milburn & Co. with local dealer Ernest W. Miller Beodmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoan
Hagerstown
Hagaratown
A. Warrison
Liberty Sty
Wagerstown
Imo
Doan
Rady & Sieredith
Harrison
Fosters Milburn
Butule
N.Y
Gasoline Prices Rise in Baltimore Amid Speculation
Gasoline in Baltimore rose to 21 cents a gallon wholesale, with dealers predicting a possible 25 cent retail market soon. The rise is blamed on reduced crude oil supply in major fields, wartime demand, and slow pumping by producers as they expect higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jocni Gutomobilista
Iussia
Galicia
United States
Dotch
Oklahoma
Arizona
Oil Production Falls From 300000 to 190000 Barrels Daily
The record shows output dropping from about 300000 barrels per day in 1913 to roughly 190000. The decline reflects a tightening of the production ban and shifting industry activity during the period.
Auto crash in Maryland kills youth and injures man
In Sykesville Maryland a rear wheel came off a car on the Frederick Pike near Mayesville. The car rolled over killing 19 year old Henry G Carter and seriously injuring 43 year old William B Gill of West Lanvale Street. The two men were relatives and were returning with Carter's mother and sister when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trederick Pike
Tilcatt City
Hany CG. Carter
Robert Carter
Sykesville
William B. Gill
West Lanvale Street
Prankily Square Hospital
Carter
Won
Maysville
Gossipy tongues slay good woman who dies
Boston, Nec 22 Mrs Gerhardt commits suicide on Christmas Eve in response to gossip from neighbors. She leaves two notes for her husband and 11 year old daughter Margaret, urging care for the girl and promising to wrongs be righted in heaven. Neighbors describe her as generous but highly sensitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nec
Santa Claus
Edward P. Gerhardt
Margaret
Tom
Tal
Amusement Notes On Maryland Theatre Attractions
Walter Lawrence laments film success for serious drama and praises live musical comedy at the Maryland Theatre. Maryland Minstrel Men and Maids playbill promises fast dancing and bright acts, with The Yankee Girl film debut by Blanch Ring. Not Guilty screens Friday as Rights of Man promises war drama with notable Lubin cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lawrence
Maryland
Mr. Lawrence
Maryland Minstrel
Chan
W. Dover
Maryland Theatre
Conroy & Denny
Blanch Ring
Oliver Moroso
Comedienne
Mennor
Miss Ring
Forrest Stanley
Herbert Standing
Maryland ‘Thealare
Louis Reeves Harrigan
Claywright
Lubin Co
Thomas Paine
Manu
Wehierd Hubler
Ben Hur
Lubin
Colonia Boday
Woman Dies After Cheek Bite Incident in Brooklyn
Mrs Brid get McGarron aged about 50 of 272 Seventh Street Brooklyn died at home after being bitten on the cheek by her married daughter Mary Miller age 28. Miller was arrested on a charge of mayhem which will be changed to homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Homicide
New York
Witten
Mra
Bridget McGarron
Seventh Street
Mary Miller
Robes and Blankets Largest Hop at Emmart Hardware
Carving sets from A. D. McKnD featured as a highlighted offer. A boxing figure Beards appears among the terse ad snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmart Hardware CO
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Uagtha Sliuds
R. P. Met HH
aGay
Anobuchhinbaugh & Son
Pruguibt A
Widases, Rbk
Ghinnee Bacred
Lily Kulbe
Eal
Ernest W. Miller
Beodmas
Sykneville, Md
Quilty
Macyland Theatre
Thera
Cyril
Scott
Hin
Pocket Knives
R.D. McKee
Wiss Shihall, R. D. Meith
Bizzare
Emmert Hardware CO
Shuman
Doll Coaches
St. ND
McKeo
Velocifedes
R. DB
McKee
A. D. McKnd
Jonathan St
Hotel Hamilton Bldg
Rudy & Mereith
Huyler
J. C. Hofffmans Sons
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