National Old Trails Road discussed by club member
Mr. Prost outlined a proposed ImpGrand Highway from New York to San Francisco with connections to major cities, estimating cost around 9 billion dollars and per mile about 45 thousand. He noted funding would require a tobacco tax increase and noted route through Philadelphia Washington Braddock Heights Middletown Boonsboro and other towns. A separate notice covers a Willamport all-day clay bird shoot on July 4 with prizes and entry details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Prost
Hagerstown
Chibi
Prost
Katia City
Neaex
Raisa
Mt. Wyatcha
New York City
Misco Aad
Ula City
Citien
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Predoriul
Braddock Heights
Middletown
Boonsboro
Tagarstown
Uniontown
Columbus
Indianapolla
Springter
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Kansas City
Dodge
Tat Junta
Lie Vegag
Nestlivs
San Francieca
Froat
Pooawa Canal
Willameport
Mateh
Local Service Ads and Hardware Offers From 1904
Fragmented OCR shows ads for taxi and lamp services with names like Galta Yoube and Drig Alora, and multiple hardware items from EM. HAYS & BRO and EMMERT HARDWARE Co. including washing machines, household goods, picture frames, bug nets, and horse saddlery. The wording is garbled but presents a busy early 20th century storefront collage.
Fair Board Minutes Andri… Adams? Charity? No
The Fair Board met yesterday with resolutions on Andrew R. Schinobly of Mercersburg and the Association. A banquet proposal to include advisory board stockholders was discussed. Street payrolls were approved. four workers fell ill from heat and quit for the day. police fines totaled 17 and 7 dollars. paving work proceeded on N Locust Street with heat delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Board
Andrew R
Acts Vistory
Fraukis Comity
Ant Wyelnt
Upton
Gircot
Regennr
Roeusner Prxace
Iig Street
yMcorn
Fridinger
Tohnson
N. Locust
Potomac River Navigation Push Attracts Attention
Nationwide interest grows in building an ocean-to-ocean highway by making the Potomac navigable. Key talks in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia focus on a costly enterprise with wide economic impact including coal and cereal shipments and mineral resources. Local officials and engineers plan a public meeting in Cumberland on July 8 to discuss the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac River
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Rasistiant Atute Dologiut Mathona Ocaura
Oul
Garrett
Auegany
Matthews
Witharald
Potomac
Matthews Regatia
Gonree
Matthawn
Allaxany County
Mathews
Agricultural Department
Allexany County
Gay Fett County
Washington
Montgomary
Irederick
Toba
Taurus
Potoimue
Comterland
W.C. Langitt
Hentsnant Catonol Cots
Engineera
Staten Amy
Langfltr
May Ath
Potoume
Award contracts for new school buildings in town
The School Board awarded contracts for several new school buildings including a two room brick building at Tinggold to William Kimter and a three room building at Evirplay to J. M. Afiddla Kuuff. A one room building at Mopswell and plumbing work on Broadway were assigned to other contractors. Alterations will be made by 29a B McG Wolf. Scholarships were awarded to St. John's College and Western Maryland College among others. Numerous leaders were appointed for multiple schools and locations across town with principals named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinggold
Wiliam Kimter
Evirplay
J. ML Afiddlakuuff
This City
Martin MM
Ther
Mopswell BW
Ditto
Broadway
McG
Wolf
St. John's College
Iant Powles
Stanley Lite
Honey Lauran Datnor
Ralph Grewehley
Western Maryland College
Arthur Gueques
Blue Ridge College
Theodore
Bowers
Winter
Btrool
A. C. Toffenberger
Drivetpals Nello U. VII
Asalalant
May Wishard
Manda
Ruth Middtekauff
Panny Nunamoaker
Mate Keote Éer
Anna M. Story
Helen Angle
Nee Uecca Brown
Eadltd Starigman
Margriet Behwaorte
Irene Middtekauff
Antietam
IV. McBride
Kteorn A. Sunde
Nassatant
Catherine Putterer
Florence V. Albert
T Pigher
Koonts
Ynelatant
Telid
Trent. Smith
Sharpeburg
Juyny Q Jautson
Point Swewi
Jina O. Stetler
Blaze’s Valley
Alice K. Rowland
Botevala
Luelln My Kuuert
Smithavurg
Eugene A. Spensard
Pringinal
J. Arby Brows
Qaulatant
Naum Woovyer
Mabel Harp
Greensburg
John Master
Z. H.G. Seleman
Fannie Crown
Huclld—i
Ry Kloneman
Lottershire
Rdw
Whigand
We Wlelunt
Gerardo Newcomer
Steilos
Lisla Walfingay
Funkstown
Dabrisy
Virtual
Pal
Frovinger
Neila Boire
Lucas Iseminger
Bakerayllte
Bell
Pritelyn
Pauline Blackfar
Lapmens
Luin B. Huteoll
Cenrfoss
Carrie Grimm
Ceasutart
Anagansville
Lowinn M. Anderson
Fssistant
Bina Mauntain
Btlz
K. Spietnat
New Eden
Nollin A. Millar
Sharpe
Mary W. Kitemahler
Cipal
Austin J. Herbart
Clara Yoong
Brilhevark
Lilah Road
Extihn
Brudred Rite
Bianche Honmaster
Irena Oswald
Mauganaville
Elva
Binkley
Ditto's
Minstrel Show Draws Crowded Houses At Academy
The tonckati review notes crowded matinees and evening performances at the Academy of Music. The Minstrel Mleaoe enters its second week with popular acts like Joule Flynn and a cast including Krause Arnold Marguerite Crows Dattly Claire and Cintio Tord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Musto
Denpleho
Mleaoe
Oma
Academy
Joule Flynn
Jail Krause
Tuli Arnold
Marguerite Crows
Claire
Cintio Tord
Fragmented ad copy on fruit, hardware, and millinery sale
A garbled OCR page fragment lists various offerings and notices. It mentions fruit gathering and distribution from a facility to New York and beyond, with prices and duties discussed in vague terms. The text also advertises hardware, tools, and a millinery sale with assorted items and prices, reflecting a nonsensical jumble of ads.
When Devil Dies at Hagor’s Mill in Wartime Ledger
In a wartime ledger at Hagor’s Mill the tale recalls Union and Confederate actions around Frederick Street during the retreat from Gettysburg. Oliver Bonner, a young worker, helps fix up a hospital room in the basement while Col. Adams and Captain Heyner discuss local loyalties and payments for mill goods after Confederate actions near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vollee
Col Chaetes Adame
Byigodo
Yallont
Wan Atte
Middlekantt
Mr. Heyner
Omlver Bonner
Cal
Adnan
Gerty
Hurg
Amy
Tinton
Fr. Hager
Hosen
Retreat Sounds of New Orleans to Gettysburg Tale
Retired veterans recall Civil War memories at Gattys and Wheeling as Confederate raids, Union exchanges, and camplife unfold. The account mentions Gen W. L Cox, Maryland and Virginia units, troop movements, and a lost box of clothing, with ambulan ces and hospital care amid battle aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Gattys
Wlhorts
Libby
Bringa
Mollai
W. Ll Cox
Enginens
Tiphratty
Maltimere
Kugson
Wiginear
The
By & CO
Brothar Leliw
Dolim Floyd
Virginia Cavalry
Ola
B&o
Provance
Hagerstown
Wamie
D&o
Wheeling
Fragmentary Confederate Veteran event report
A garbled OCR passage references the United Confederate Veterans gathering with names such as War Garris Tenor and Ju Hears. It mentions arrangements, a program, and Southern states, including Maryland and Virginia, with a focus on the event’s daylong activities and notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garris
United Confederate Véterane
Maryland
Virginland
Public Auction At Court House Eleven Realty Lots Sold
Auctioneer Fisher withdrew at public sale in front of the Court House yesterday. Academy property and railroad lands totaling about eight acres of land sold for 17 000 dollars. Auctioneer Fisher also sold a house and lot on Canton Street to Frank Dennett and another lot on Canton Street to Frank Bennett. Bond and stock sales included Northern Trevory Railway bonds at a premium and 60 shares at 6 per share par value. Transfers include Howard M. Giney to Barbara Ada Hammond and a lot on Winn Street to John Kulto for 19 dollars. Local notes mention Keenly, Locust and Waynolda avenues valued at 2 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheuiit St
Li Bennett
Fan
Flaher
Hisserstown
Mycravitle Allway
Orie Northern
Trevoy
Joop Murdock
Tha
TaKa Co
Wtock
Tranefers
Howard M
Giney
Barbara Ada Hammond
Positive Proof Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Readers
An elderly Hampers town resident Mrs Charles Bitel of 419 W Mulberry St Hagevatows Md praises Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble after using them about ten years ago She notes many others have found relief and urges readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills at any drugstore Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York sole agents for the United States Remember there is no other Doan's brand PMID
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Intial
Slfuk
Bonn
Dean
Bunny
Prope
Dumalon
Nil Dealerg
Urice
Foatar Milbuea
Buffald
Nave York
United
Héemenbor the asmo—Doan
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Coe
Wanderjig Novelty
ORRRY
Serfermmecey
W. Washington St
East
Sohn J. Allen Optometrist Optician
W. N. Reisner
Public Square
BROWE
Musselman
H. L. Adams
Roessner
Willlamuport Bower & Davia
Berosp Doors,r. D. Mekhw
Greenawalt
Towa
Ordsty
Franklin Houge
Browupt Ateration
GC. &B
Amecean
Filin
Galta
Yoube
Alan Horse
Schindel
Rohrer & CO
Bhafyar & Faber
EM. Hays & Bro
R. D. McKie
Emusht Hardwar Co
Hee Creat Freecore
Completa Desortment
Bileaard
Gomba Creant Wreezara
Alzes
Emmert Hardware Co
Onek Merriarte Ae
Bay of Ta
Bod
AAV Broncos My Lion Tee
Jackson & Meller Granite & Markie Company Haubutaya
Ragerstons
Brapfer & Faber
Asx
Shadfor & Faber
Neunion
Columbia
Cortega
Rondon Ab Mon Mar
Colona
Rod and King
Rudy & Brinith
Thane Artidlea
Gilly
RRP Hk
Ge RE Aba
Tonckati
Thelt
Certifcates da Saveral
Dupe
Behaol Board
Kentiil
South America
Budina Trust
United States
Ney Giloang
Cantrey
Chat Curgu
Ule
Ateren
Sala
Niles
Soni Politien Economlat
Onlarsa
Joe Crow
Jacob Nobrynen
Kodaka
Th. M
Hays & Hoa
Maro
Wweensure
Adiandel, Rourer & CO
Emmert Wardware CO
Noo
Bpora
En Ilena
Promet Delivery
Obaw
Juno
Prio
Getty Sturg
Srk
Mdre
Jon
Iy Grath
Otto Stayni
Christopher Yate
Gattohe
Ollern
Vitten’ Danth
Tives Haylig Snoeimbad
Tnn
Gotlysbir
J. D. Albart
Gan
Howmran
Ott
Wisin
Bavin
Tong Ambulmnens
Nila Tetaka
Rollut
Thair Tanta
Amattora
Sales IN Realty
Keedysville Kinks
James Paxter
Akttiona
John Gout
Richard Pry
Mmn
Misa Iisanl Pry
Hagarutowe
Hagarutowe Vieltitie For Aunt, Mrs. C. Bo Miller
Migs Ka Thonima
George Iuodawte
George Frant
Reading
Jol Milds
Hle
Frederick Dourd
Lloyd MacGin
Lavin
William P. Horland
Wroderick
Braddock Holahte
Braddock
Porch Bwiogs, R. di Mokkeb
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