Widow Clara Brane Dies After Auto Hit Near Benevola
Clara M Brane 66 widow of Rev C J Brane mother of three daughters and two sons died instantly when struck by a slow moving car in Benevola Saturday. Charles J Sheppard Army officer driving a sedan reportedly tried to brake but the victim stepped into the road. Funeral set at her late brother Henry Newcomer’s home with U B Church services to follow Thursday at 2 PM conducted by Rev M Sparrow and Rev Dr A Stutton.
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Molla
Benevola
Clara M. Brane
C. J. Brane
Min Wer
U. B Church of
Slater
Airs
Henry Newcomer
Leura Chaney
Brene
Brane
We. Wheeler
Boonsboro
Brave
Sheppard
State Constabulary
Wheeler
McConnellsburg
Washington County
Joshua Harp
U. B. Church
Hagerstown
Washington, D.C
Lebanon
Chozen
Religious
Mre
Mane
S. E. Rupp
Harrigberg
3. E. Rupy
Grace MM. Brane
Syracuse
N.Y
Hageretown
Goonsboro
A. G. Siddall
Cleveland
Obis
Dennis B. Brane
Stte
Washington
Ruscoe i. Brane
M. Sparrow
A. Stutton
Balted Brethren Church
Smilin Through 1923 musical revue rises in theater
The 1923 production Smilin Through debuts with a full cast and songs that celebrate happiness and romance. Performers include lead actors and a chorus in a lively wartime era musical revival. The review notes staging, costumes, and audience reaction to the show’s hopeful tone.
Parish notes spark debate over Dr Grant and church power
In a Day by Day column from Hagerstown, a local writer defends Dr Percy Stickney Grant of New York’s Church of the Ascension as a provocative force for Christianity. The piece argues Grant’s controversial pulpit stance tests faith, while praising a juvenile music program led by Professor Peter Buys at a local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Stickney Grant
Church of the Ascension
New York
Grant
Episcopal Church
Sistoris
Peter Buys
Hagerstown
Tia
Firemen Save Life At East Avenue Fire
Firemen rescued a man clinging to a third floor window sill in a smoke filled building at East Avenue and Locust Street. The blaze in the Schlosser Apartment caused dense fumes though the fire was confined to paper in the cellar. The man’s identity remained unknown and chimney and hotel fires were noted in the vicinity. February 13th noted as a lucky date.
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East Avenue
Locust Street
Schlosser
Hussell Stouffer
Dancing Baptists Targeted in Frostburg Sermon
Pastor Peter Met. Clasper of the First English Baptist Church in Frostburg preached a fiery Sunday night sermon denouncing modern dance and vowing to urge the withdrawal of church members who dance. The address, delivered to a large crowd, shocked many and drew strong reactions from longtime parishioners.
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Peter Met. Clasper
First English Baptist Church
Frostburg
Clasver
Site for White House offered on Potomac river lands
Mrs Warren G Harding calls the Potomac river property the most interesting piece of property for a White House site. The Henderson estate near Hagerstown Md Morgan W Va across the river would overlook four states and five counties. Mrs Harding hopes to motor to Hagerstown to view a proposed site when able and to meet local women at the Wegien’s Club. B W Ditto to take over garage management Feb 1 after selling his plumbing supply business to Elgin Brothers.
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Warren G. Marding
Washington County
Henderann
Hancock
Derkeley Springs
Harding
Favorabe Contioent
R. L. Henderson
Hancock and
Hagerstown
Thetnderson
Morgan County
W. Va
Potomac
Woodmont
Washington
B. W. Hitto
Elgin Brothers
Seitz Auto Company
West
Washington Street
Ditto
Mayehiolt ‘Warner
Adheim
Vapor-Ere and Vapor Bee Promote Quick Cold Relief
A vintage ad touts Sterling's Vapor-Ere and Vapor Bee as fast remedies for colds and flu symptoms. It claims instant relief from congestion headaches and throat irritation, praising the product’s soothing action, antiseptic vapors, and child safety. The copy urges readers to buy genuine Blooming’s Vapor and mentions a February 19th “lucky” date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellas
Sterling
Blomnig
School Civic Club Plan Promotes Practical Citizenship
A Surrey School article outlines The American Boys Citizenship Club in the Eighth Grade. It details purpose to prepare for better citizenship, lessons on meeting conduct, and a charter with roles like Reporter and Critic. Officers, elections, and amendment rules are defined amid club duties and procedures.
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Vivien
Delow
Civic Club
Surrey
Misa Estela Cochran
American Boys Citizenship Club
Surrey School
Police Seek 12 Year Old Girl Missing From Home
After three days of searching police have found no clue to the whereabouts of 12 year old Mary Limburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Limburg who vanished from 741 Concord Street Thursday noon. Her parents say she showed no plan to leave home and authorities have checked railroad stations with no match.
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Mary Lamburg
Percy A. Limburg
Concord Struct
Laut
Ghila
Board & Train
Ti Fa
Mary
Hagerstown
Pleasant Hill School Sold at Beaver Creek Auction
Roy Weapley topped the public sale at Pleasant Hill school building in Beaver Creek District and bought it for 910 dollars. Auctioneer Snyder also sold the adjoining property.
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Roy Weapley
Pleasant Hill
Beaver Creek
Snyder
Occupancy Nod Denotes Years of Student Relocation
The text notes that a building or facility has been deemed occupied for several years while many pupils have transferred to other schools, suggesting ongoing displacement or school reassignment in the area.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as breaking a cold in hours with instant relief. It urges taking doses every two hours, claiming the first dose clears nasal passages and head congestion, stops runny nose, relieves headache and feverishness, and reduces sneezing.
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California
Sun-Maid
Sloan
Sheswood A. One
White House
Henderson
Ady
Ely
Royal
Nea
Paarl Bt
Newark
Ohio
Eiteas
B. H
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First National Bank OF
Jagerstown
U. S
United States
U. S. Treasury
Treasury of
Va Chua
Ranncho
Dr Kings
Pape
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