Local notes on businesses and events in Altoona area
A fragmented advertisement and notice page lists plans for a $70,000 opera house at Altoona, new shooting gallery in BeWnett room, and Knights of Columbus building. It also mentions weather, travel, and various social activities, with scattered names, places, and events across Chambersburg and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jn du
Altoona
Knights of Columbus
Berka County
Ailawie City People
Anaterlog
Peigley
Creston Glarke
Mics
Lon Guinhels
Tancock
P. V
Bloom
Jonathas Street
Castles
Ihotghin
Alice
Ilnny
Tame Crewe Wardate
Pharocenutical Association
Quertn
William Athurl
Efwee
Geo Elouse
Hoolblark
Testal Weleeraph
Guilberier Spersard
Genevieve
Obsburg
Uusiness
Fisher
Wy Simons
Lelephone
Snake
Chmbsrland
Miria
Charles Lawson
Elmer Alstenn
Chambersburg
Punkstows
Ale
Punkoo
H. Sener
Chamberstarg
George N. Harbaugh
Tule
Baztness
Harvey Reifenider
Goa
Olumbersburg
Pankstown
Kansas
Praghug
AnE Le Waokly Mead of Spell M4 1001
A partial readable line notes an individual named AnE Le Waokly Mead of Spell M4 1001, with mentions of water and rings. The fragmentary OCR suggests a crime or legal context but lacks full details to confirm actions, dates, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas Steehng
Trial court reviews two cases amid disputed deeds and judgments
Chief Justice Boyd criticizes the record keeping in Wig I. Vushwaye versus Julia A. Gover and Beck & Dotemarter versus Capt. Walter Hutchings. The bench orders the maters remanded for further testimony due to missing deed copies and unclear counts. A court misstep in awarding contractor payments is noted, with potential impact on the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudge Boyd
Wig I. Vushwaye
Julia A. Gover
Sutsie
Beck & Dotemarter
Walter Hutchings
Durbes
Tye Wotson
Giana
P Peiyer
Delhiwaiter
Matchings
Central Committee Sets Dates for State and County Conventions
The Republican Central Committee met and fixed July 30 as the date for city primaries to select delegates for the State Convention August 1 in Baltimore. They plan to nominate a comptroller and clerk for the Court of Appeals, with Dr Joshua Y. Kering likely to be nominated and Frank Turner to fill the expired term of Frank Ford. County convention date set for August 31 with primary results tallying 97 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentral
Taltimors
Camiptroller
Court of Appeals
Tha
Joshua Y. Kering
Prezent Comptroller
Frank Turner
Click
Turner
Frank Ford
Republican Central Committee
Reverend Willan Resigns as Hearthsbure Pastor
A local church report notes the resignation of Rev. i Mo Willan, pastor of the Hearthsbure Literswehiren, after a July 38 meeting. The event split the congregation with some favoring Rev. Willion while others oppose the liturgy changes, now at issue within the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taytor
I Mo Willan
Hearthsbure Literswehiren
Bis’ Mnell Femmton
Willion
Killsn
Baap we Men-3nr Wachusa Chit to Pen Alar outing
A group of about 160 attendees from Baltimore and nearby towns rode from Gotel Mayerid to Fou- Mar park. The event included Misses Adatellt Lail Pauline Puree Mable Mrs Rieggold Florence Binorlvash Edas Nelli Watson Nora Dulumadher Nora Hallie Seii and Messrs Frederick Bile Bester Sinnear Midzack Winch and J C Orshoy Tawi with JW Pierce as chaperon at 638 ty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
W.sinfield
Pen
Tailor troupe set for town showcase with a noted daughter
Report lists Suace catching Win and Witwer bringing his tailors to town for an exhibition at the Square. His gifted daughter, barely speaking, will accompany him and be the star of the performance, joined by added raghlers and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suace
Witwer
Suoy
Ma Witmer
Qope
Smith Is Calm in Frederick Streetcar Sale Move
Al Frederick George Willian Smit, president of the Frederick atul Mille town Electric Railroad, says the company will divest the Myersville and Catoctin wader route by February 10, transfers to Hagerstown Staiyiey Co. The move aims to protect Frederick and Middlesown Load interests. He notes fare changes and freight diversions affect regional rail business between Frederick and Badgerstown, with plans to offset revenue impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick George Willian Smit
Frederick Atul Milletown Electric Railroad
Leeynalelig
Myersville Peonte Sativus
Ga Thyru
Hagerstown Staiyiey Company
Frederick
Smit
Badgerstown
Huperstown
Motorks To Install New Equipment For Exchange
A change to the exchange equipment will be made by placing electric blowers on the boards. The C D Telephone Co plans to install two larger units to improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Telephone Co
Boye
Wade
Fiery teen undergoes surgery after hospital stay
The patient, transferred from Nalthinore CiyF Tespienl y Lay, will receive further treatment to clear deposits and restore health. Officials expect full recovery following the procedure.
Savage Onslaught at Berkeley Service Stuns Community
A violent incident near Bethe Ghegeh in Berkeley left a man wounded as a youth, Strader, was arrested after a sudden attack with a knife and broken windows during Sunday evening service. The injured victim was treated after being struck and fainted at the scene. The motive was jealousy, officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethe Ghegeh
Berkeley
Sprite
Sanabe Asad
AMON
Lita
Shimip
Strader
Eva
Sint
Heiss Beem
Mysterious Harvest Incomplete Chronicle From Old Town
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a figure named Etanty or Wolf tied to a local harvest scene. The text mentions a person aged years and references a river water, a ship or workshop, and a man named Kurkieb. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuseph Wolf
Arte Mela Wand death notice or obituary
Mrs. Dollie Wart, wife of Sane Word, died at her home at Chain of consurmption, aged stow 1S years. Her Isham and two children sid father, earge Murray, Green Sprinz, survive. Funwright quarying, telest sent at Shankstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Wart
Sane Word
Isham
Sid
Earge Murray
Green Sprinz
Funwright
Shankstown
Local Market Prices Feature Fresh Produce
Readable notes show home grown tomatoes sold today with varying prices. Tomatoes priced around ten cents, peas about eighty cents, raspberries and butter listed with multiple cents figures. Entries are uneven and some items appear scarce at the street market.
Anniversary of Vittliy era aliaghten event noted
J B Snyder, High sty shawer of it ac Divth anniversary of her Vittliy eran aliaghten, May Easter Shyder. Adaudt, Aidldie gud Buth Book, Pearh fe Melos and Gladys Sade, Meta, Yur ma gid iathieen Clinehag, May East Robert Brece and Loyola Sayler, Hata, dred Keener Gay Clark, Carlie Spigler, Gutbertaya and Glare Shaderlant, Paul Reisner, Viola Wal hive, Lillian Bartfart, Mary Mollinges, Was Princes Urovinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B Snyder
Carlie Spigler
Gutbertaya
Glare Shaderlant
Paul Reisner
Viola Walhive
Lillian Bartfart
Mary Mollinges
Princes Urovinger
Fragmentary OCR Reflects Local Health Scene
The readable text hints at medical topics, mentioning pain relief and emotional states. Names and concrete events are unclear, but it conveys a report style about illness and treatment in a community setting.
Parry ant Converts Te Mountain Boling FM
A local authority reports plans to erect a structure at a site named in the text. The project involves an on site conversion and preparation work near Pattie Buare with a focus on providing a new facility. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry Ant
Dentrally
Garty
To Ree Fey Conaidernide Excitement in Gruepcastle
Crowell house was entered by unknowns who confiscated two bottles of chawogae and a gillon of guod Tobn son whiskes. Local authorities investigated the incident as a property crime with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowell House
Thingos
Warchanat
Unclear Weather Brief with Vague Local Plan
Fragmentary OCR notes describe weather controls and disappointment around a weather event. Mentions rain yesterday and forecasts for the next several days. Contains many garbled words and uncertain details about locations and officials.
Unclear wording hinders clear headline
Fragmentary text describes laughter and underground activity with scattered references to berries and rain. The passage is garbled, lacks identifiable people or organizations, and provides no verifiable event or location to summarize reliably.
Unclear OCR note on crop conditions and travel notes
Fragmentary reading mentions Bey or Wes Tol F Tank and Tadman Ti ee wees Md Gorn 31 with references to very dry weather and crops. It reads as a garbled weather and travel update with missing context and entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etty
Curved tale of a medical remedy and unseen dangers
Fragmented report details an eventful scene with medical figures and a pivotal remedy. It notes a physician’s intervention, a child’s illness, and recovery after Chamberlain's Colic Choleraand Diarrhea Remedy is administered per directions. A local drugstore is named in association with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choaigra
Chamberlain
Corie Waker
Heokarnler
Owle
Unclear OCR Text: Local Notice Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled phrases about a factory store and legal action. Mentions Crlawell & Bazel and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. No coherent event or date available.
Fragmented Readable Snippet From Obscure Neurobiology Text
The fragment hints at a study of vitality and bodily functions amid wet weather effects on peach production and irrigation, mentioning Norway and various unclear terms. It suggests concerns over health and vitality loss, with references to early indicators in a nonspecific medical context.
Personal notices from a busy Maryland town
A string of brief visits and returns fill the day from Batidmnre to Martinsburg and Frederick. Notables Ella Nocktes and her son visit PL J. Alan while Mr. John Hughes of Gettysburg meets old friends. Olaf Simler returns from Washington. Miss Macy UFarzis visits Mrs. Osas Maisack in Randolplaye. George Fisher returns to Pinskisz. Mrs. Jona H. Smith E. Levet is gravely ill.
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Vieginis
Freudk
Batidmnre
Pulaski
Ella Nocktes
Wari
Martinsburg
J. Alan
B. Balto
John Hughes
Gettysburz
Q.F Little
Miss Sous Washingt
Sre
Thu M . Blaumenour
Antietam St. Mt
Chas
Hirley
Green Manse
Glare
Eitley
Mies Olaf Simler
Wisblngton
John 2. Bowser
Pittsburg
Finlang
Sport
Hetner
MIL Fur'a
Wollismaport
William Corby
Williamsport
J. W. Chamlie
Louisa
Sprinfeld
Pludlay van Loor
Gearge
Unclear text fragment on village meeting withdrawal
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local meeting at Samuel Andrews Hast End Prot hari's orewestry. The Preferewr reportedly said the crowd was good enough and a yes was sought though a withdrawal occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veen Gandae
Samuel Andrews
Prothari
Orewestry
Umilsmans
Remarkable Horse Encounter and Courtroom Echoes
Fragments describe a horse encounter with R. E. Morse and a courtroom scene involving Mr Laster Bailey. References to a rough rider era, a figure named Dagie, and a wounded animal surface amid garbled names and scattered details. The text hints at remorse, property, and a dispute over ownership and injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron
Laster Bailey
King & Hearse
Dagie
Bailey
Takis Vacation and The Abluntonh Test Incident
Takis Vacation reports a man named Buginewe Adelvert present at a public test event in Abluntonh. A woman at the event reportedly sustained injuries after a dented accessory caused a mishap during the days leading up to the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takis
Bosul Buginewe
Maryland Pharmaceutical Association Forming
A Maryland based group plans to form the Maryland Pharmaceutical Association with aims to draft a statewide general pharmacy bill for submission to the next General Assembly. The effort involves local committees and prominent figures from Hagerstown and surrounding communities.
Meuréhiru and The Plain Talk on Digestion Ailments
A garbled early 20th century health note discusses digestion and appetite, recommending meals every six hours and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to aid digestion. It mentions sale through Warulim's City Pharmacy and The Central Deus Vo for remedies.
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Chamberlain
Warulim
Deus
Presbyterian Reunion Special Train to Pen Mar
Sijev and Frau report a Presbyterian reunion at Pen Mar on Tuesday Daly 2 with a special train departing Ha gerataiwa at about 6 30 a m for Pen Mar. It will stop at Botumme Avenue and resume to Park by regular trains, aiming to carry excursionists to the event.
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Sijev
Frau
Pen Mar
Daly
Hagerataiwa
Peo Mair
Botumme Avenue
Sinay Ean Banners at Grdaay's Mustc Store
Local ad promotes music shop offerings at Grdaay's Music Store on Potomac Street and nearby locations. It touts low prices, convenient terms, and a wide selection including potatoes, cucumbers, plants, frames, and building supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Thay
Wedding of Miss Edwacia and Mr Jasta 8
Miss Lillia Edwacia of Jolnstone and Mr Jasta 8 Seheter wed Monday at St. Joans Episcopal Church. Rev. Cotton officiated with Miss Alice Bail as bridesmaid and Mr Frank T. Huyett as best man. A reception at Locust Street followed. guests wore brandy gowns and gifts were exchanged. The couple will live temporarily with the groom’s parents. Nearby ceremonies occurred for Miss Laura Stridevant and Mr Henry W. Davis near Euclid earlier in the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillia Edwacia
Jolnstone
Jasta
Seheter
Justus Schuler
St. Joan’s Episcopal
BE. Cotton
Alice Bail
Peank T. Huyett
Meiers
Hyitia
Wioom
Vavie
Laura A. Stridevant
Henry W. Davis
Euclid
Marcud
Suithsburg
Barnes Cost Company senior member dies after illness
M T Barnes of Wool Alabama, longtime senior member of the Barnes Cost Company, dies after several days of stomach troubles. Survived by his wife and three children. Funeral held Wednesday at 1 o clock with Rev A M Vers, burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Deceased was 54 and formerly of Weal hofer city. Four sisters and two brothers survive. He was engaged in the coal business with his son Oscar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Barnes
AL Lishorne
Potorne
Barnes
Barnes Cost Company
Sear
Rose Hill Cemetery
Tow Lerkeluy
Wits
Ouditen
I Moartila Vity
Cogagen
Sun
Oeear
Police Report From a Dazed Night in Town
A chaotic police blotter notes four arrests and mentions individuals such as Maleeu Alexander and Charles By Rowse. It hints at disturbances around premises, improvised weapon sightings, and community concerns including safety for children. The piece also shifts to ads and notices about medical cures, sales events, and local announcements.
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Wiesner
Maleeu Alexander
Lexander
Nowa W
Wild colored tall beast terrorizes Roseburg area in Funkstown
Local residents report a strange, large wild beast roaming near the Adifelnot and Funkstowi vicinity. Constable Lawin issued a warrant for the alleged intruder. A girl narrowly escaped an attack as neighbors pursued the creature. sightings continue with fear and tension in the community.
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Rose
Auest
Adifelnot
Funkstowi
Metror
Lawin
Justice Alier
Funkstown
Taugh
Lowe
Bin
Howe
Letuigne
Alexander
Artist on vacation shines in New York gallery praise
Miss Stottlemyer, a noted ro artist from New York, gains attention at the Corcoran Gallery visit and in Washington circles, with works now sought after by collectors and politicians. The item notes a medical testimonial for Foley’s Kidney Cure and local ads for furniture, drugs, and fashion, reflecting a bustling commercial page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise M. Hy
New York
Washington
Camp Waterbury Rumors Stir At Distant Camp
A fragmentary wartime diary style report describes Camp Waterbury with Marine units and the B birds, drills, and mud. Officers investigate rumors of misdeeds including a dog chase and a supposed assault while noting improving spirits among the troops.
Banner Salve and Patent Medicines Dominate Local Ads
An array of medical patent remedies and household products flood a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page. Advertisements tout Hull's Catarrh Cure, Cheney’s remedies, and Becket and Delamarter paints along with promises of blood purification and constitutional treatment. Local druggists and stores, including Warvham's City Pharmacy, promote salves, tonics, wines, and paints, while testimonials praise products as cure-alls and healing wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jawen
Learel Thakt Thors
Hal
Cogstt
Mail
Lane
Cheney
Toledo
Sant Hy Beuvelsts
Hull
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Bailysie Atoll
FULY
KYW
Hagethlown Bank Steels
Foewl
Patic Sale
AV. Htiver
Par Galea
Ithige
Cumberland
Clark Pluck
Chamberauare E
Thompson
Mount Chanbersburg
McKinley
Maryland
Qatapetarn
Pery Uuwanfortalle
Tupiter
Murs
Mercury
Neplime
Orange
Cal
Grace Royer
Miva
Aml Willis
Kyadla
Acoore City
Warey
Aml
Wight
South West
Winils
Li Hulchings
Johnny Lowenase
Butt
Smith
Traugherts
Party
Marget
Tilid
Walt
Bey Or
Wes
Trasetty Commissionrere
Slee Ltd
Bithar Benty
Sures
Blatebee
Bueslen
Arniew
I 5
Wareuamile
Gliy Pharuiey
Potatse Lode
William Apie
Bas Elved
Cutiiudy Vei
Lambenine Outatar
Cob Fercig
Difemat Minka
Gates
Wnerar
Ladbeietry
A-Lroam
Tel
Crlawell & Bazel
Alea
Atiram Aaovor
Norway
Ageaue
Riterl
Evra
Daurdae Wasdil
R. E. Morse
Marylard PU
Tor Maryland Pharmaceutical Asasviation
Vesterlay
Ocean Gly Bo Sousinie
Obversu Cly
Genetel Puarmacy
General Assembly
Nxt
Mobtes
Hagerstown
Rite
A. KH
Andy
Escomise Conaunlties
Guy
Sua Bogad
McKee Benthers
Soldat & Fosebinilal
Wen
Potomac St
Wostegulag
Manunetin
Jinmer
Williama
Torel Aailiou Huildlag
Mower Worst
Mias
Katie
Pont
William
Mager
Hkoonsboro
Suniiny
Monge
Bususbury
Ter. OG. 1
Westfall
Charles
Rowse
Winchester
Marylin
Virginia
Dengertranls
Pen Mar Park
W Are Co
Avigier
Ehurel
Western Maryland Railroad
F. Sale
SfeCareletl Bros
Hwottnau
Ayns
Charles Byerlep
John Gasaman
L. Byers
Pls
Mice Burhapa
Warehinn
John B. Fira
Joan
Pires
Miya Ethel Peppler
Ot Pnititley
Iauberl Stetkey
Wilimmspork
Doyce
Heck Ane Telnaes
Las Dmn
Smith's Grove
Foley
Mfeo
Oer Laties
John B. Bliey
Tyas
Wise
Madison
Warelian
City Central Drug Qo
Thos
W. Carter
Ashborm
N. C. Hind
Faley
Saya
DP. Schinder
Upp
Postoften
Hamilton Wallbids
Baya Ae
Chester Tiver
Cheri
Waterbury
Dhem
Sfatlara
Co. B
Fister
Sou
George Miller
Eve More & Quart
Beck
Delamarter
Ldn
Alin & Mara
Brussels
Velvet
Matt How
Maln‘s Fitteltner
Carper Aue
Mlarkeb Howse
Bre Margeau
Klay
J. W. Cavis Storo
Wier Io
P. Schindel
Deugeiet
App
Pest Office
Homer
Williams & Cap
Hamilton
Lester Pingo
Imevinsia Niezit
Jwlo
Lesvier
Opeling
Warvham
Aust
Tral Dring Co
Sudh
Ovat
Hower
Williams & Co
Rotel Hamittex
Ndereie
Cmeihouse
Bayery
Haverstown
Hanns TM
A.B. Fismer
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