City eyes street work by contractors for cheaper rebuilds
Mayor and Council weigh contracting most street rebuilding rather than using city forces as Street Commissioners investigate timing. Plans target 1927 funds to rebuild and repair outlying streets including Spruce Chestnut Ridge and Cedar avenues while Washington Street from Jonathan Street to trolley line is slated for rebuilding with hoped state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Ra
Coates
Boyemin
Timie
Quanell
Spruce Street
Chestnut Street
Ridge Avenue
Cedar Street
Washington Street
Jonathan Street
State Heads Commission
Washington
West Washington Street Funding Negotiations
The city seeks funds to repair sections of streets within the state road network. John N. Mackall, chairman of the commission, is to be consulted to persuade officials to provide money for the West Washington Street area and other parts of the Funkstown route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ngelet
Heyderick
Bulliniog
John N. Mackall
West Washington Street
Funkstown
Nike
Barn Fire Destroys Edgemont Farm Barn and Outbuildings
A large barn on Isaac Stottler’s Edgemont area farm burned yesterday evening along with hay, straw, grain, and farming implements. Most outbuildings were destroyed except chicken coops. the hog house also burned. Loss estimated between 4000 and 5000 dollars. A child alerted Mrs Stottler, cattle were driven out by Ben Stottler, a calf perished, and neighbors saved horses but could not stop the blaze. The dwelling escaped serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chmnoxn Oright
Isaac Stottler
Edgemont
Lillie Child
Stottler
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG The secret to staying youthful
A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowels remedy. It claims 90 percent of illnesses stem from inactive bowels and liver, promising natural buoyancy, clearer eyes, and a healthier complexion without calomel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Béwards
Obio
Biwards
Edwards
Downsville Letter Seeks School Staff and Local Notices
A Downsville column lists regular and substitute staff names for January including Brest Principal's Room and several teachers. It also reports church meetings at the Christan Church with Rev. Pryor’s closing message Christians at Work, plus visits and social notes about local residents and visiting relatives from Hagerstown Martinsburg and Boonsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isiiendancal
Brest
Hurst Cline
Martha Cline
Elizabeth Cornell
Lucille Long
Catherine Shafer
Pauline Young
Westlay Cline
Lienie
Shank James Koenselring
Irvin Davis
Irvin Daugherty
Howard Hammond
Raymond Cline
Charles Bowers
Edna Us der
Davis Mellott
Levin Dinkle
Edgar Cline
Tonin —Haymond Lang
Sherman Mel
Ellis Glue
Leonard Davis
Daniel Downey
Roscoe Baker
William Delanter
Ellie Dick
Blanche Long
Nellie Long
Margaret Rowland
Esther Shafer
Mary Shafter
Catherine Dick
Hazel Hornbaktor
Josephing Moats
Edwina Swain
Catherine Davis
Pamithe Davis
Nelle Hammond
Arvélla Swain
Mavie Rowlind
Sarah Jake Held
Huttle Cline
Virginia McCoy
Catherine Nalley
Isobel McAllister
Christan Church
Font Onceshiond
Pryor
Eva D. Frick
Margaret Tate
Anna Downs
Misa Golda Carivaugh
Wayneatare
Boonsboro
Hichardad
Roger Sinntsen
Bletard
Egabeth
Margaret
Beevola
David Busterday
Wiliam Davis
Inva
Arnold
Tendard
Emma Davis
Hagerstown
William Bowers
Martinsburg
Andrew Bowers
Annie
Sylvester Marshall
Thelma
Toya
Frank Marenall
Ross Dowhs
Glendora
Joseph McOsy
Edward Dellinger
Henry Dellinger
Editor Mail Box on car insurance and luxury tax proposal
Readers criticize a proposed bill forcing high liability insurance for cars and argue it would burden the working class. They cite costly taxes and insurance aims, oppose punitive measures for a few, and question sponsors including Carville Benson. The letter laments burden on the average motorist and urges stronger laws without imposing blanket penalties. The note includes mention of the Western Conference missionary meeting at St John’s Lutheran Church and remarks by Mrs Mooreead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditor Mall
Joseph
Baltimore
Carville D. Benson
Atate Insurance
Benson
House
Senate
Annapolis
Maryland
Sunday in Ti and area church schedule
A crowded church roster lists services across Williamsport and surrounding towns. Rev N. 2 Thomas leads United Brethren at Williamsport with morning and evening rites. multiple churches including Zion Reform, St John Lutheran, St Paul's Evangelical, and Methodist hold Sunday services and Sunday Schools. Major venues include First Church of God, Bethel, and Trinity Chapel along with other congregations on Franklin, Potomac, and Union streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Byron Stehl
St. John’s Biscopal
St Paul
Gorinthians
Stehl
Baltimore
Maryland
ST. Paul's United
United Brethren Church
Williamsport
Thomas
Churches in town schedule morning and evening services
Numerous area churches publish Sunday schedules with listed worship times and Sunday school. Venues include Reformeds in Winkworth and Gavitowa, Lutheran and Presbyterian churches, a Gothic-styled St Johns, and a mission chapel. details mention pastors, streets, and service hours. The report notes resumption of services and a Sacasa-led Nicaragua event affecting town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cot
How
Lanvale
Holls Heated Rolls Restore Freshness by Oven Heating
A brief note explains that rolls described as a trifle slab may be revived by heating in the oven, returning them to a fresher state. The item emphasizes a simple method to restore texture and warmth to the baked goods.
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London
MAX’ Halt
ELMAN
Gruen
Milton Kohler & Sons
Powerline
You Crown Oil and Wax Co
Frederick Street
Potomac Street
Aritetam Auto Sales Co
Washington St
Carson
Depoliter
R. D. McKee
Asbury M. BE
Hugone Willits
Harry
Myers Cor
Potomac, Nklin Streets
John Duncan
Engish
Shanghal
Downsville Letter
Hally
The
Wemen’s Missionary Society
St John's Lutheran Church
Mooreead
Badinty
United. Lutheran Church
First Church OF God
Cor. North
Acust Sly
F. Il
Bilovely
Sefton
Christian Endeavor
J Bvaning Berview
D'Elouk
Zion
Potomac
Church
Bett TR
Wagner
ST. John's Lutheran Churcil
Auth Potomac Street
Stew
Harms
C D
BT. Paul's Evangelical Church
Cor
Franklin and Hich Bs
Heyd
Ole Biggs
Byenthg Berrice
Taf O'Clok
Methodist Episcopal Thurus
Willameport
Itev
BE. Manley
Antietam
Bhaver Greek Christian Church
the Friendly Church
Emanuel U. B
Summit Ave
Light Brigade
Clifton D. Lamida
Hulk
St. Paul's
Epiacopal Cihiféh
Siday
Lamkin
Toriber
Hagerstowh
Baa
Harry Fowles
Broadway
Abbury M. B. Church
Frank- Wn
L. T. Williams
D. Dy
Pautor
Ihroping Borvica
Arethhen
East Washington and
Mulberry
A. M. Dixon
Christ Reformed
Franklin Street
Jobattian
C. Clever
Simony School
Downsville Christian Church
C. A. Brick
Oldtock
Vour Fold Church
Letiyals
Mr Miller
Pas
Oldlock
Ololowl
Ios Detir
OleirépHing
W. K. Dink
Benton
Wetaar
Trinity Chapel
Liberty
L. Burger
Union Clisphl
Carbet Bt
Bsrw
Burclay School
Howard Street
Aox Rea Daptiet
Jonathan Seni Bette
Sts. Rey
Quiet
I.s.e
O'Eople
Curiwtr Reformed Church
Winkwuowa
B. F. Zinkband
Wunday
Laton Lutheran Cairch
Vamaport
Howate
Bink
Bathday School
Joan
Walter Byron Brahl
Cnured Sehdol
Tidd O'Dlock
Lalpway Union
Abegiola
Trinity Lutheran Church
Randolph Aves
Simon
Grace U. B. Church
Cor Inter and
Church Ste
Rider
Brithsdare
Rav. Ford
Gab Oldlock
Calvary Baptist Church
Ivbiad Aadialrkttind
Syvepues Nev
T. Q. Jours
Christian Church
Poltinua
Fev
Wm. M. Narmont
Haater
Boottay
Aveuloy Servite
West
High Ste
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
We Itsy
BF. Hoane
Heath Pervice
Warman
Botwion Sc
W. Washnetda
Prospitat
Wet
S. Haas
Morolug Service
TAO Dtlack
STAT
Presbyterian Spel
Taaor
Bergen Chonoh
Woollipion
Nicaragua
Sacasa
Sir. Mark's Lutheran Church
Byudre
J. Wi Ott
D. D
Asbury M. BR
Williama Vort
Eugebe Williams
Bchdol
Mornitg Bervica
Sacnéa
Lita
Ite
Nersonal
Royal Typewriters
Hagerstown Bookbinding and Printing Co
Franklin and
Jonathan Streete
C. A. Brown
Southwest Corner
Public Square
Ea Coal
W. Boyer
Potomac St
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