Christmas Social and Personal Notes From Maryland Town
A long list of local residents share holiday greetings and visits. Baltimore, Williamsport, Clearspring, and nearby towns figure with names like Schnebly, Hoffman, Zeigler, and Zentmyer. Students and workers return home for Christmas, with many families hosting gatherings and hosting guests from Pittsburgh, Washington, and beyond.
Last Night Of Bazar Auction In Williamsport
A bazar in the Knights for Pythies Hall Williamsport benefits the Riverview Cemetery Endowment Association with an auction this evening. Articles include fancy work groceries and fruit. Music by Wit Wamsport Orchestra. Soup and ice cream served. Also notes of local social visits and Christmas events referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights For Pythies Hal
Williamsport
Riverview Cemetery Endowment Association
Wit ‘Wamsport Orchestra
Clara Ling and Chester South Married on Christmas Eve
Miss Clara Ling of Mrothedsvde and Chester South of Wagerstown were married Monday noon at Gore Caron Pa. The ceremony was conducted by Rev D A Moore. The couple left for Greason after the wedding and returned to Hagerstown Tuesday evening where a dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents. He works at the Jaserstown Shor and Legging Company and they will reside in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Ling
Mrothedsvde
Chester
Wagerstown
Arr
B.A. Moore
Gore Caron
Hor
Greason
D. A. Moore
Hagerstown
Chas. H. Smith
Jaserstown Shor and Legging Company
War hero is champion dish wiper says wife
Indianapolis December 26 Beret Samuel Woodall designated by General Porsbeig as outstanding American soldier of World War I goes home to help wife with the dishes after 22 years service. He is discharged at Fort Benjamin Harrison as master sergeant with pension of 133 dollars monthly. Brig Gen Dwight H Auliman presents the discharge and a regimental review honors Woodfill who singlehandedly attacked German machine gun nests in 1913. His wailing wife says he is about the worst thing at home for a husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Samuel Woodall
Porsbeig
Bla
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Woodall
Dwight H. Auliman
Woodfiil
Sach
Woodfill
Fort Thomas
Knights Templar Annual Christmas Observance Notes Deceased Knights
Knights Templar held their annual Christmas observance at St Dor nard's Commandery in the asylum, Misonte Temple, on Christmas Day. The Eminent Grand Commander Most Eminent was honored as wreaths were placed on graves and hymns sung while five Sir Knights who died that year were remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Dornard’s
Knights Templar
Misonte Temple
Air Knights
Wachter
Henry Holzapfel
Aick
Christmas Party At The Moore Home
A festive Christmas gathering at Mr and Mrs M D Moore's home honored their daughter Jessie and Mrs L G Williamson with a lively game of 500. Guests included Dr and Mrs O H Hofman, Lewin Howera family, and many others. hog butchery and puddings noted. plans for luncheons, teas, and a wedding announcement also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Moore
Jessie M. Moor
L. G Williamson
Moore
Williamson
Washington
0. H. Hofman
Lewin Howera
Roge Knopper
Roge Knopper, Mr. and Mrs. Stover Kreps
Bre
Buscard and Family
Clarence
George
Miler
Marriage Licenses Listed By Several States
A list of marriage licenses shows Albert Vaughn and Edna Prestraven of Rileyville Virginia. Howard OC May and Jesse F. Menderson of Cleartitle Pennsylvania. Curia W. Grove of York and Reba Lonella Miller of Harrisburg. and many others including Terris A. Dodzon, Alvey Gleons, Naomi Little, and Norman Forsythe among others. The Maryland Theatre gave away turkeys to patrons on Christmas Eve, with each turkey presented to the lucky recipient amid festive humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Vaughn
Edna Prestraven
Rileyville
Howard OC
May
Jesse F. Menderson
Cleartiile
Curia
W. Grove
York
Reba Lonella Miller
Harrisburg
Jeseio L. Jonkips
Terris A. Dodzon
Eperspsrilie
Alvey KR. Gleons
Hageratown
Naomi
Little
Littlestown
Norman Q
Forsythe
Indian Springs
Goldie Butts
Cherry Run
Harold L. Boyder
Kathryn Evans
Loyarillo
Jacob Culler
Mahe
Maxwell
Harriburg
Stafford Johnson
Charles Towns Sacrer
Everhart
Harper's Ferry
Maryland Theatre
Incky Precp
When the Star Shone Christmas Pageant at St John’s
A Christmas pageant titled When the Star Shone will be presented this evening at St John’s Lutheran Auditorium. John H. Baker Jr. is general director with Mrs. George D. Reynolds as dramatic director. Miss Margaret Lilue and Miss Louise Magans accompany, and Prof Harp conducts the orchestra. Cast lists many named Bethlehem figures and townspeople with roles from Mary to Wise Men and Bethlehem townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John's Lutheran Auditorium
John H. Baker, Jr
George D. Reynolds
Margaret Lilue
Louise Magans
Harp
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Mary Howard
J. W. Hendry
Nathan
Harry D. Burger
Joel
Yast
Ralph J. Garver
Benjamin
Robert Middiekasff
Shephende
James Dovters
H.L. Riavhark
Merritt Campbell
Robert II. Nelkirk
Lawrenty Wolfe
May Ky. Bolinger
Harry Fridinger
Genevieve Miler
Laura Bello Kaytor
Elsie Chemoweth
Mildred Syeikirk
Mrs. Wilmer TD
Bethlehem Boys and Girls
Elizabeth Hopkins
Dorothy Hopking
Melen Kay
Clifton Bond
Irvin Miller
Karl Adama
Dorothea Hollinger
Earl Orer
Julia Whitmore
Catherine Sprecher
Arling Manty
Cletta Burk
Jialph Spre
John Mar UN
Bra
J. NH. Schueler
2. Snyder
George W Hame
Sarah Payne
Francis Fredericks
John Koaz
Gredge Stoyre
Miss Basel M George Selected for Inter Collegiate Debate
Miss Basel M George of Juniata College Huntington Pa will speak for the Girls Inter Collegiate team against Bucknell College in March on the World Court topic. She is spending Christmas holidays with her mother Mrs Solomon George on Enel North Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basel M. George
Juniata College
Huntington
Solomon George
Enel North Street
Goorge
Bucknell College
Wedding announced as a Christmas surprise in Cumberland
Miss Dorothy J. Grimes of Williamsport and Mr Hermas K. Boulder of Pittsburgh plan a Cumberland wedding on August 4. Rev W L Cheas of the United Free Church to perform the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Nettle Grimes. the groom is a son of Christian Snyder of Williamsport. Snyder will reside in Pittsburgh. Aaron Lodge of Odd Fellows Williamsport will host a members only entertainment Friday night with brief addresses and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorthy J. Grimes
Willliamsport
Hermas K. Boulder
Pittsburgh
Cumberland
W.L. Cheas
United Srgree Church
Nettle Grimes
Williamsport
Christian Snyder
Wiliamsport
Godira
Snyder
Pittaburgh
Aaron Lodge
Odd Fellows of
Woesner Buys David T. Crockett Feed Store in Funkstown
Joseph Woesner of Funkstown has purchased the David T. Crockett Feed Store located at 13 West Antietam Street and taken charge of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Woesner
Funkstown, Ha
David T. Crockett
West Antietam Street
Mr. Woesner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Quy Rhodentser
Baltimore
Wil Demsport
Berman & Lemen
Bis Slaters
Nellie and
Mary Lemen
Corona
Misa Vera Schnebly
Mrs. H.M. Schnebly
Clearspring
Wcherd Bombarger
Iwchester
Brand
H. M. Schnebly
Herman K. Snyder
Pittsburg
Paul Niemyer
H. M
Schnebly
Tichard G. Hoffman
Wilamsport
Mrs. Thotmas
Pennsylvania
Elzabeth Hassett
St Hilda's College
Charlestown
W. Va
Rudy
Summit
Charlie M. Hasavenue
Clear Spring
J. D. Zentmyer
Whar
Dra. Yentmyer'es
Mra
Charles New
Mt Bavage
H. F. Hutzell
Wheeling
Bly
J.C. Hutzell
Ass Eura Gardenhour
Ys & Williamson
TD. Moore
0. K. Hoffman
Samuel Gantz
Virginia Avenue
Adrian Onderdonk
St. James School
Lynn Iirogh, Jr
Tor
Dr. Brugh
K. Hoffmas
Hoffman
Eugene Steele
University of Maryland
C. E. Steele
Dewey
Nora McDonald
Maryland State Normal School
Towton
Sirs
Charles McDonald
Creareprior
Samuel Troupe
Mrs
Nicholas Borwell
Virgin's Avenue
Harry E. Hoker
Wimington
Del
Mr. Paker
Benjamin F. Baker
Keodys Wo
Maker
Dupont Company
Wilmington
Misa Mildred Peldman
Saylor
Johnstown
Sponselier
Beaverdale
Samuel A. Suter
Pagmar
Joby L
Snively
Daltimore
Young and Son
Loris
Boonstorm
Sod
B. Cast
King Street
Paul Trovinger
Bla Parenta
Frank Trovinger
State J Tne
Kelly Harris
New York
Frank L. Benls
Oak Wl Avenue
Ellis Harbaugh
Beckley College
The
Bouda
Martin Hostetter
University of Maryland, i
D. B. Barrett
Washington BL
Creston Funk
East Washington St
Abner Hockensinith
Charles Town
W. Vo
Pauline Zeigler
Washington St
Robert Smith
Amy Kedusi
Ft. Houston
Rb, Cy Thany
F. 1. Stonebraker
Pon, Koteri
New York City
M. J. McMillen
Hamilton Doulevard
Josephine Netz
Sargeant School
Massachusetts
Ati
Rood
Netz
Broadway
Thratl
Walter Parcond
Wart Mi
Dee
William Weir
Washington Street
Ming Anna
Wilton Diehl
Gettysturge College
Wy 1
Bret
Mig Fett Ditte
Malthorn
Marie Ditta
Phiadelphia Jae Eperdine
Harry Ditto
Mollie Cuchina
Incite
Mo Kiefer Wottniger
Stuent
St John Colbie
Joseph We Wolfinger
Florence
John Tr
Atudenta
Sirarthshare
Frederick J. Wich
Johns Wooking University
Big Parente
Afra. Wobb
New Fen Run
Wetemb
Donald Dever
Oak Hill Avenue
Jack Beachity
Maryland State Medical School
South Prospect Street
Atlas Lesta Hermson
Mitchell Avenue
Virginia
Geo. F. Hermdoe
Donald Swan
University of Peonaylania
Hancock
Edger
Keefer, Jr
National College of Chiropractic
Chicago
Keefer
South Pros
Dec Street
Donald and
David Ankeney
Woodstock, Va
Isaac Ankenes
Clearpring
Clark Selbert
Joseph A. Selbert
Clearapring
John Btrite
Universlty of
Maryland
Kenton Stile
William P. Lane
J. A. Eton
Charles Cromer
G & Hilliard
F. Wilbur Dridges
Woodmont
Mise
Eleanor Mish
Marzaret Deakins
Theroma
George R. Baker
Fairplay
Teddy
Sam
Guy
Urla
J. D
Wanda
Evelyn
Anita
Leonard Toftaberger
Joshua Long
Irvin
Harry
Funkstown
Davis
Glen
Warren
Eugene
iRobrer
Earl
W. Long
George S. Doser
Greencastle
E. M. White
Leitersburg Pike
Alice Garver
Towson
Volon Sunday School
Corbett Street
Gibson Orchestra
Omer Beachley
Musle
Frank F. Shupp
University of Pennsylvania
Phila- Real Xmas Gift
Delphia
Charles Lum
FL D. Jave
Shupp
Potomac Street
Miss Clara Line
Chester Smith
Bosdair
Sechew
Driggen. Aultman
Sergeant Woodfill
Jobo Shank
Wo Sword
Bear Wilson
Willam Ueger
Harry Hepler
Samuel Shank
Jacob Reid
George Downey
Noy Detrich
Willoughby Leatherman
Ralph Leatherman
Lewis
Samuel
Walter Bhank
Amelia Teid
Ida Kepler
Thomas Wardingo
Mechanica Loan Apartments
Ion
Misa Melon Riderour
Vaughn Myron
Trinity Lutheran Church
H. W. Keedy
Misa Julia Keedy
Prospect Street
Christman
Walt Gnill
Jimmie
Henjamin Shank
St James
Grace Houser
Sharpsburg
Rey Houser
Mary Kershner
SL James
Clarence Peters
Mary Crees
Robert Montager
Waynestoro
Cora Minnich
Zullinger
John Mummiert
Eleanor Herndon
Dillaburg
Paul Shaffer
Metal
Gall Glass
Fannetteburg
Harry Rhupp
Clara Kister
Lemoyne
Charles Lei
Vicks
Bunsteads Wormsyrup En Pegal
Meres
Trantolise
A. Vaurbera
Phtiedelabta
Jacanair 'S Saving Store
Franklin St
Franklin & Jonathan Ste
Engligh
W. B. Douglas Shoes
TAN Blucher
D.M. Summers & Sons
W. Frankin
Alice M. Weagly Corset
N. Potomac
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