Woman Is Burned To Death In Fire At Farm House
Mrs George Catlett aged sx years old died in a frame house burned between Hancock and Berkeley yesterday afternoon. Her husband 43 suffered smoke inhalation. Railroad workers nearby pulled Catlett free after he was found groping inside. He said his wife could not be saved, and the couple had lived alone in the old Sentry house. Catlett worked for nearby farmers in summer.
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George Catlett
Hancock
Berkeley
Anx Wborigin
Catlett
Why Is Bus Transportation Becoming Popular
At a Lions Club luncheon I. J. Moore of Potomac Edison spoke on bus travel advantages. He noted scenic rural routes, views of business districts, and exposure to places not seen by other travel modes. The gathering was presided by Robert G. Feliz with Lion Westphal winning the attendance prize and William T. Hyde introducing the speaker.
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Lions’ Club
I. J. Moore
Potomac-Edison Company
France
Oram Fisher
Lion Westphal
William T. Hyde
Lily Mitchells Return From Heart Trouble in Conococheague
Conococheague notes Lily Mitchell leaves bed rest for outdoor activity while Mrs Roy Fockler visits. Olive Yost returns to school after two weeks with Lily Mitchell. Several local families including Gardner and Martin report improvements from illness. Multiple neighbors and relatives are listed as visitors and callers amid ongoing flu cases and health recoveries.
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Conococheague
Lily Mitchell
Roy Fockler
Clyde Gardner
Olive Yost
Mitchell
Rs. A. N. Sellers
Luther Frush
Wm. Martin
Paul Johnson
Willoughby Leatherman
Eli Taylor
Joe Seibert
Clara Strite
Harry Anthony
Alice Gardner
Son Alien
Whetstone
Frank Isemnger
John Diehl
Kate Fechtig
Mason Beaver
B. F. Wand
Morris Castle
Virginia
Phyllis Bragunier
Roy Turner
Martin
Sprecher
Thomas Smith
Irvine Bragunier
Luther Trumpower
Williamsport
Calvin Trumpower
Dolan Shank
Bobby
Russell Trumpower
James Robertson
Cyrus Hoover
Orndorf
W. T. Funkhouser
Mabel
Helen
H. C. Ridenour
Vernon Ridenour
Ellen Gehr
Beulah Ridenour
After Dark Golf Riddle and Local Items
Letter describes a moonlit golf hole with par four and a puzzle of changing COW to HEN in three strokes. Includes word ladder examples COIN to BANK and notes on spelling rules. Local notices mention Ina Fouke, Catharine Reel illness, Rose Rowe and others, plus rubber from Guayule shrub costing about 50 cents a pound.
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Texas
Bible school opens in new Downsville church addition
Downsville January 8 residents attended the first Sunday service in the Christian Church addition though construction is incomplete. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jacob Cornell and daughter Peggy with J A Monnifer, Mr and Mrs Samuel Hornbaker and daughter Hazel, Mr and Mrs George Rhodes and son Howard, Mr and Mrs Luther Davis and children Catherine Pauline and Clarence, among others.
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Samnel Hornbaker
Hazel
George ‘Rhodes
Howard
Luther Davis
Catherine
Pauline
Clarence
Ralph Hornbaker
Floyd
Eugene
Lininger
Mercersburg
Eugene Bowers
Gertrude
Robert
Jane
Bernard Mildred
Ruth
Nellie
Ralph
Isaac Miller
Geo. Grimes
Geo. Middlekauff
Preston Martin
John Middlekauff
Elmer Swann
Reichard Stover
Milton
Mary Martin
Kriss Kinglers
Lewis Dellinger
Raymond Bubarp
Ralph Shipley
Russel Baker
Richard Moats
Westley Cline
Russel Moats
Kelly Cline
Russell Dick
Arthur Kesselring
R. C. Davis
Splatman’s
Raymond Baker
John Snyder
Baltimore
Walter Cunningham
S. L. Downey
Qmer
Brown C. Long
Jacob M. Thomas
Center Hill
Isaac Long
Marvin
Mamie
Harry Long
James Kelly
A. Frick
Robert Frick
J. A. Menninger
Myrtle
Lapole
Hagerstown
Katie Bitner
Halfway
Amanda Shull
What Shall I Do for Gray Hair
A column advising how to restore gray or faded hair recommends Wyeth s Sage and Sulphur Compound. The author favors a sage tea and sulfur mix or the prepared Wyeth s product sold for about a dime a bottle. One or two applications reportedly restore color with a natural look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Strawn
Wyeth
Wreth
Veterans Seek Cabinet Rank for New Veterans Department
Washington January 9 A Veterans' committee move proposes a separate veterans affairs department with a Cabinet level head. The plan would appoint a staff chief and four assistant secretaries at 10000 yearly, plus a general counsel. A bureau would assume the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers and the Bureau of Pensions.
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Washington
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Johngoh
Veterans’ Committee
Staf
National Home For
Bureau of Pensions
iDeliv ery Charge 15 Denied by P O Dept
Washington reports the Post Office Department denies 26 year delay in delivering a Harrisonburg Va to Washington letter. Investigation shows it traveled two days, then was lost among Dr R H Street’s papers. Re mailed January 3 1929 and received January 4 1929 by E Burkholder. Also notes U S rubber consumption over 70 percent of world supply.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Harrisonburg
E. Burkholder
New
Two easy steps to dodge colds and flu this winter
Doctors recommend a twofold approach to prevent illness. Start with Najol to keep the system in good condition and use Mistol daily to protect the nose and throat from influenza germs. The combination offers a safe, effective safeguard. Najol and Mistol are available at all druggists.
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Najol
Mistol
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Detroit
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Ina Fouke
Catharine Reel
John Reel
George Rowe
Funkstown
Raymond Gehr
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Clark Jewel
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Downsville Letter
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Hye
Commercial Service & Credit Co
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Met
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Kinaware Martz Electric CO
Jonathan St
Shoes
Best Roofing Sole Distributors
Danzer Metal Works
Franklin St
Meyers & Berkson, Inc
H. R. Wagner
Kmarallera
Hart” Oil Marner
John St
Rang Department Store
North Potomac ST
John D. Myers & Co
North Potomac Street
H&j
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HJ Laboratories, Ltd
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Hamilton Hotel
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