Rumsey Inventor of Tube Boiler Remembered in Maryland
Maryland historian Matthew Page Andrews uncovers James Rumsey’s overlooked boiler invention, notably a vertical tubular design used in ships today. The find links Rumsey to a Rumseian Society formed by Benjamin Franklin and calls for broader commemorations, including a pageant at Hagerstown and expanded monument plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rumsey
Matthew Page Andrews
Maryland
Potomac River
Rumsey
Andrews
Plete
England
Potomac
Shepherdstown
Virginia
West Virginia
Llewellyn G. Hoxton
Ies
University of V
An Balin Tre
Shepherdsie
Cecil County
Anns
Mboat
Robert Fulton
Clermont
Hagerstown
BEC
Benjamin Franklin
Rumseian Society
London
Steg
ITS ODD But It's Science
AP dispatch describes G H Bates English agricultural scientist using a dental mirror on a long rod with an electric light to view roots. He bores five foot deep holes and fits hollow pipe or glass tubes to observe roots growing around the pipe while the pine tops stay shielded from rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Blakeslee
New York
G. H. Bates
Stafford
Bates
Mr. Bates
Effects of Fertilizer on Beet Roots Studied
A researcher notes plans to begin examining sugar beet roots after initial fertilizer experiments. The work aims to assess nutrient impact on root development and crop yield, detailing forthcoming steps in soil and plant analysis.
Community Notes From Mapleville And Nearby Areas
Mapleville residents host relatives and attend gatherings as visitors travel from Baltimore and Pittsburgh. The Church of the Brethren Ladies Bible Class held a birthday surprise for Mrs. D. Victor Long with members and friends attending, including Rev. E Woodie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Cross
Petty
Harold Stotler
Baltimore
R. E. Cross
Haarold Green
Woodland Way High School
Haigerstown
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Wilfred
Balti‘more
Maurice Lowelagne
Lowe
Russell Arnold
Donald
Mamie Mos
Hagerstown
Roy Mainz
Harver Moser
George Cunningham
Pittsburgh
William
David Cunninghaam
Church of the Brethren
San Market
A Monther
D. Victor Long
Boonsboro
Long
da Devan
Mamie
Katie Marr
Lou Startzman
Colman
Ditto
Fred Werd
John Wisherd
Farm Hand Death Penalty Sentenced at Final Court in Chambers
Ralph E. Hawk was sentenced to death in the electric chair for the torch murder of Hazel Gelwix and her 13 year old daughter Helen in Marion Pennsylvania. Judge Davison ordered Hawk to be transported to the Western Penitentiary in Center County for execution, with 45 days to appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hawk
Chambersburg
Watson R. Davison
Ralph
Hawk
Davison
Ralph E. Hawk
Franklin County
Center County
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Western Penitentiary
Hazel Gelwix
Helen
Marion
EB. C. Wingerd
Wingerd
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Notable Attendees at Community Program
The event featured Ligion Wisherd, Miss Lillian Kennedy, Mrs A J Ford, Mrs R E Cross, Mrs Harry Shank, Miss Susie Younkins, Mrs Etta Beard, Miss Cora Shaank, Rev and Mrs Spitzer, and spouses. The program included readings, singing, and addresses. All attendees left wishing happiness for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lig Wisherd
Lillian Kennedy
A. J. Ford
R. E. Cross
Harry Shank
Susie Younkins
Etta Beard
Cora Shaank
Rev
F. Spitzer
Long
Right Of Potomac Fishing At Issue
Virginia anglers clash with Maryland jurisdiction over Potomac fishing rights after Harry Burgan and Granville Stotler from Shepherdstown were fined by a Maryland game warden. Magistrate at Sharpsburg handled the case as the question of fishing from the Maryland side remains unsettled and tied to West Virginia license rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Potomac River
Maryland
Harry Burgan
Granville Stotler
Shepherdstown
Sharpsburg
Potomac
West
Also Mentioned on This Page
RPI
Carter
Icodemus
NOD Bank
RSTOW
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Miller’s Furniture
Potomac ST
Robert Anderson Jardine
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
Frigidaire
General Motors
Amazin
Potomac Edison Co
Hancock
Mapleville
Inty
Archie Moser
Beaver Creek
Bruce Moser
C. N. Keadle
Robert and
Jane Keadle
Lucille Sureup
Frederielt
J. V. Sting
Normman Minnebraker
Securltz
Aring
Arma Food Stores
Ribbow
Triangle Food Stores
Shockey Furniture Co
Summit Ave
Sensation Manbeck
Peoples Store
W. Wash. St
Harry S. Myers
Schindel - Rohrer
St. Potomac St
Johns Manville
Better Homes, Inc
South Potomac St
Colonial Theatre
N. Potomac St
California
White House
del Monte Bartlett
Maxwell House Coffee
del Monte
Jamboree Dairy Dept
Stehli
Yang Chow
Eyerly
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