County youth preaching and studying at Varlisle college
A survey shows nearly 100 Dick Incon students at the local college engage in religious and social work, with over a quarter aligned to service groups. Varsity members, including a sophomore preacher from Smithsburg, Md., balance campus activities with studies and club involvement.
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Varlisle
Helt
Mekibgor
Smithsburg
Belivs Vetlres Solets
Serory
Dickingon YM. G. AL Tie
The
Commons Clib
Nottraternity Mea
Negress Attacks Man With Razor in Court Scene
Reeves Tien reports a negress used a razor on man Martin Evarts after a wrinary in ty court. Evarts was assaulted when she rushed him, drawing a rapier coat. The trial notes indicate she faced charges and a possible punishment.
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Reeves Tien
Martin Evarts
Dynamite Stops Disastrous Fire at Norfolk Store
NORWOLS Neb Jan 26 The Hi ling Wen the largest store in Norfolk was saved from a disastrous blaze. Firefighters prevented the spread of flames and saved the Wy section. Losses were estimated around 500000. several workers suffered frozen hands from cold conditions.
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Norwols
Nebraska
Norfolk
Egypt Protests British Action Over Sudan Defense Plan
Cairo January 26 Premier Ziwar Yasha sent a note to Lord Allenby protesting the proposal to set up a Sudanese defense force to replace Egyptian unity. He argued the Sudan cannot be broken and cited British withdrawal of Barothan forces in Sudan as reprisal for the murder of Sir Lee Stack by British forces in Egypt.
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Cairo
Egypt
Ziwar Yasha
Lord Allenby
Hiigh
Sudan
Barothan
Lee Stack
Spessard and multiple obituaries mark Venango death scene
Rev. E G Spessard formerly of Chewsville died in Venango Pa Saturday leaving brothers and sisters in scattered cities. Other notices include Jacob Emonds aged 75 at 32 Wayside Avenue with funeral Tuesday at home officiated by Dr Scott N Wagner and interment at Hose Hill cemetery. Additional deaths include Holsinger and Talbert families with services led by Rev P F Melsapple and Rev Roy Zeigler, all noting local church ties and cemeteries.
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E. G. Spessard
Chewsville
Venango
Pennsylvania
H. Snell
Melvin T. Spensara
Ghewsville
Annie E. Shank
Long Beach
Cal
Ida Donaldson
Jacob R. Emonds
Wayside Avenue
Song
J. Howard
Lebanon
J. Benjamin
Alice
Scott N. Wagner
Tuernvent Im Hose Hill
Norman
Holsinger
Teeldent
Church of the Nrechten
Jacob Hartmaail
Efits
Charles W. Martin
Mau Fansville
Lee Wolfkill
Virginia Figenue
Hertha Holsinger
Thome
Alvey Tl
Cearfoss
Clareence D
Dallimore
Clyde M
P. F. Melsapple
Broadfording Cemetery
Faye
Talbert
Orphd
Walter Talbert
William Grifith
Avonshoro
Theophilus
Earl Preston
Charles Needy
Mt. Carmel
Roy Zeigler
Boonshora Cemetery
Ailflan Crooke
Leonard Crooke
Dewey Avenue
Zion Reformed Church
Scott R. Wagner
Rose Hall Cemetery
Scott Tt. Wagner
Losg Hin
Weather outlook for North and Middle Atlantic States this week
Weather bureau forecast calls for rain or snow at week start, followed by more precipitation midweek and a late cold spell. The text mentions a card party and local social events with garbled names and vague times, offering a snapshot of a small-town schedule amid the weather notes.
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Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Cincinnati Woman Seeks Divorce Over Tip Strikes
Mrs Blanche Manning of Cincinnati files for divorce after alleging her husband tied her to thrice weekly tips at a barber shop. She protests the pay and claims she has been mistreated, prompting a strike and legal action to gain freedom to live her own life.
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Moul Barbera
Blanche Manning
Cincinnati
Tiee
Hartman Goes On Trial For Slaying Cop
Philip A Hartman an Abbottstown bank robber faced first degree murder charges in Gettysburg after admitting bank robberies in Maryland and West Virginia. A state trooper was shot near Chambersburg as Hartman fled toward the Alison Dixon line, then surrendered. authorities described the case as life on trial.
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Philip A. Hartman
Abbottstown
Francis L. Halay
Chambersburg
Tast
Gettysburg
Hartman
West Virginia
Te Maryland Surety and Trust Company
Lelleraburg
Harman
Steading
John Dean Trial Underway in Cumberland Murder Case
John Dean, a colored defendant, faces trial in Cumberland for the killing of Clarence Cordon. Represented by M Woltinger and B Hartle with State's Attorney Rantotto assisting, Dean arrived in Cumberland after a prior incident with Parsons. Sixteen state witnesses and an equal number for the defense are set to testify as the murder, last summer, followed an altercation.
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John Dean
Clarence Cordon
Olias
Cumberlaid
Dean
M. Woltinger
Hartle
Wagarstown
David A. Jobb
D. Lindley Bloom
Cumberland
Rantotto
Huster
Allegany County
Dutoy
Parsons
Force Payment and Bring on Another War Lettered View
A quoted dispatch from the French chamber argues there is no moral basis for debts while Britain rejects owing money. It notes European public opinion favors debt relief, while the United States faces caricature as a Shylock amid looming financial tensions. Local quotations.
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Marin
France
Briagin
Europe
United States
Magerstown
Inn
Rich Quick Naymond Bischoff Faces Con Game Charges
Federal officers investigated in Bischoff’s brokerage office as he travels from California to Chicago to answer charges of operating a con game. He allegedly robbed 6.3 million from an investor, with reports alleging a lite scheme totaling about 3 million dollars.
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Naymond J. Bischoff
Bischoff
California
Chicago
Gamelite 6
Prohibition Agent Shot From Ambush in Philadelphia
Former Prohibition Agent James McManus, 32, was shot four times in an ambush as he entered his Frankfort home in Philadelphia. He sustained multiple leg wounds. assailants fled. Police suspect McManus’s agent work sparked the attack and a resulting grudge.
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Philadelphia
James McManus
Frankfort
Eisas Eallants
NeManus
Baltimore Grain Opening Prices Report
Baltimore grain notes from January 26 show No 2 red winter wheat at 2.1344 for domestic spot and 2.134% for export, No 2 red winter garlic spot domestic at 2.134%4, No 2 white oats 6944070, No 3 white 6846469, No 2 spot rye RL74, with a festive line about a lucky number 6875 and turkey promotion from Sterling & Long Sea Foods.
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Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Sterling &On Sea Food
Moonshiners Get Timely Warning in Washington County
Prohibition agents and a detective halted moonshine activity on Saturday by notifying suspected producers in Mondell's Station. Authorities searched John Tiatewell’s home and found indications of hidden liquor, with a quantity of mash reportedly located nearby. Local notices also advertise hospital garment drives and a grocery ad offering Florida oranges and frozen fish, plus sale of York Imperial seedlings.
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Washington County
Ford
Flinehumn
Chapman
John Tiatewell
Mondell
Lemons for digestion and appetite booster
An old promotional blurb touts California lemons as a tonic to energize the stomach, improve appetite, and counteract acidity. It suggests drinking lemon juice with meals and trying it for ten days, claiming benefits for high acidity and blood pressure. It advises buying a dozen California lemons to start immediately.
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California
Bergdoll Gold Myth Explained by Early Folklore
The text recounts a longstanding Bergdoll treasure myth involving a pot of gold buried in Washington County linked to draft evader Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. It notes claims by his chauffeur Eugene Brockar and remarks by attorney William G. Lynch denying any treasure, and mentions a 1823 report of a digger finding a can with gold and notes later clarified as a small amount.
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Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Eugene
Ko) Brockar
Borgdoll
Leyer
Philadelphia
Stacker
William G. Lynch
Yeo Houser
Bargao
Homar
Pee
Houser
Prince George joins Innman Mercers for rainy day relief
London notes Prince George youngest son of King George V is listed as a member of the Innman Mercers Company, signaling access to relief funds in old age or misfortune. Other items report Paris Camelots du Roi harassing Fasialist speakers with loud songs and whistles. A warm spell follows a six week cold period as temperatures rise to 54 expected.
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London
Prince George
George V
Ias
Inmona Mercers’ Company
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Ady
Hong
Carugl Smith
Clarence Keedy & Co
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FABER
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Resolute Council
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J. P
Miller Train Control
Miller
Lota
Arlington County
Washington
P. G
Prohibition
Waalington County Hospital
Florida
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Potomac
York
Adve
CALL
Alimii
Gapert
Warkeanan
Hagerstown
Bteve Kubky
Prop
Paris
Camelots Dur Roi
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Edward B. Munson
East Avenue
Washington County Hospital
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Bamby
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