Williamsport merchant Lemen dies after illness at 101
L Lemen a longtime Williamsport merchant died after weeks of illness aged 101 Born Berkeley County West Virginia December 14 1840 he served in the First Maryland Cavalry and later established a Williamsport business He was active in the Democratic Party and served as Orphans Court judge Zion Lutheran Church treasurer and Knights of Pythias member Survived by daughters and sons his funeral arrangements pending Jacob M Horst former county resident dies in Beloit Wisconsin at 35 after illness in electrical department of Fairbanks Morse Co Funeral announced later
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L. Lemen
Williamsport
Real Bence
Eteres
Wil- Manisport
Robert
Sarah E. Lightmen
First
Maryland Cavalry
Brandy Station
Gettysburg
Berkeley Co
Lemen
the Orphan’s Court
Potomac Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Zion Lutheran Church
Church Council
Mr. Lemen
Helen Stake
Eli Stake
Yas
Nancy A. Motter
Isaac Motter
William H. Beard
Nellie
Mary Lemen
Joseph L. Lemen
J .Herman L. Lemen
Jacob F. Lemen
Hagerstown
Jacob M. Horst
Beloit
Wis
Jacob L. Horst
Mauganaville
Horst
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Martin L
Mangansville
Abram G
Reid
Mary Bhelly
Elizabeth Mellinger
New Holland
Liddie M. Spangler
Epharta
Leah M. Stover
Annville
Katie Layman
Den*pigh
Reuben
Levi
New York City
Mandaege
Wilsons
Fantie
Mariah
Admiral Sims Reprimanded for London Speech
Washington June 25 Admiral Sims received a reprimand from Secretary of the Navy for his London gas speech. He smiled, said he was sorry for the administration’s inconvenience, and refused to disclose the President’s remarks. The discipline was delivered by Captain Selbyers and will be promulgated Navy-wide.
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Washington, D. C
Armigal Sims
Secretary of the Navy
London
Denby
Sel Yers
Surprise Party for Evelyn Chenoweth at Home
Friends hosted a birthday surprise for Evelyn Chenoweth at her Summit Avenue home. The party featured sweet peas and roses, with refreshments served. Attendees included Virginia Hocker, Moser, Ladlie Miller, Kahl, Hensell, Myrtle Shingleton, Bay-Eilzabeth Koogle, Francia Coff, Mowen, Winter, Riley Henson, Eldridge, and James Chenoweth among others.
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Evelyn Chenoweth
Sher
Summit Avenue
Virginia Hockerth
Ols Moser
Ladlie Miller
Luaf
Kahl
Heater Hensell
Neema Myrtle Shingleton
Anna Bay- Eilzabeth Koogle
Francia Coffladys Mowen
Dora
Tabler Not Cursing State's Atty Correction
A misprint in Saturday's edition claimed John Tabler cursed State's Attorney Wolffinger and that a cracker bag was thrown. The record should name Harry Chaney in connection with the robbery and meat theft case now described in Police Court.
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John Tabler
Wolffinger
Harry Chaney
Raie Salaries May Be Cut
Announcement by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company that starting July 1 salaries for officers would be reduced to align with wage cuts, likely signaling further actions by other large railroads. Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland actions are not yet taken but have been considered, with emphasis on sentiment over savings. wage reductions remain a major expense for railroads despite small overall share of expenditures.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ol
Western Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Brunswick to Build Reservoir
At a special Brunswick City Council meeting bids for the Webber Springs water line were rejected as excessive. The council approved a 3,000,000 gallon storage reservoir to be built by the mayor and council under City Engineer Emory Crum, prioritizing local labor where possible.
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Brunswick
Webber Springs
Shafer
Emory Crum
GOLF TOURNAMENT AT HAGERSTOWN JULY 4TH
The Hagerstown Country Club hosts a large handicap golf tournament on July 4 with over fifty men and about as many women entered. Three prizes for men and three for ladies will be awarded. Interest in the Scottish game grows as Golf Association gains new members weekly. hot midday heat keeps some away, but late afternoon greens fill with players.
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Hagerstown Country Club
Golf Association
Plowed Up War Shell to Be Used in Memorial Tree
Roy Row unearthed a 23 pound Parrott shell while plowing near the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal close to Ancan. Battlefield guide T. Reilley plans to place the shell at the oak memorial tree by the Dunkard church, with four 20 pound shells on the lower bank corners.
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Roy Row
Chesapeake and Oho Canal
Ancan
T. Reilley
Dunkard
Lloyd George to issue Irish peace manifesto today
London June 26 Premier Lloyd George plans to issue an epoch making manifesto on the Irish question to bring peace in Erin. Also noted are building permits for Walter E Isentrout Chestnut street for a 24 by 28 frame building and M I Trust at Cypress and Potomac for a 26 by frame stucco bungalow. Miscellaneous local notices mention residents visiting and spending holidays with relatives.
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Walter E
United Electric and Wireless Banquet in Chamber Hall
Preparations on a large scale are being made for a unique banquet of the United Electric and Wireless Association to be held tonight in the Chamber of Commerce banquet hall. The hall will feature grotesque decorations including Indian skulls and warnings, with other entertainments planned. Members and their guests will attend.
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United Electric and Wireless Association
Chamber of Commerce
Booze Patrol of Border Strengthened to Enforce Prohibition
Washington reports prohibition officials plan to ask Congress to bolster customs service and expand dry agent forces on borders and coasts to curb moonshine and whiskey smuggling. Moonshine deaths in Cumberland tied to acute alcoholism, authorities say.
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Ny International News
Washington
Congress
Customs Service
Internal Revenue Bureau
Cumberland
Frederick Bierman
North Branch
Here
Joseph Baker
Thomas W. Koon
Joseph
Fman
Markets Prices By The Federal Milling And Refrigerating Co
Prices quoted June 26 1921 list wheats flours bran middlings and corn products with oats and hay also showing potatoes butter lard eggs onions and dried beans among others Readable figures indicate a broad snapshot of commodity values for that date from the Federal Milling and Refrigerating Company with cents per unit prices and unit sizes across farm and household staples
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Federal Milling and Refrigerating Co
Timothy
Card of Thanks for Mr Potter’s death
Card expresses gratitude from Mrs. Orville D. Potter and children to relatives friends neighbors for kindness during bereavement after Orville D. Potter’s death. Thanks extend to those who provided cars and floral tributes dated 6 25 11.
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Orville D. Potter
New Restaurant to Open in Williamsport
In Williamsport, Edward Zimer announces the White Front Resataumhat will open Saturday at the current stand. The eatery will offer meals at all hours, lunches, cold drinks, ice cream, and ale with good cooking and service in view.
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Williamsport
White Front
Edward Zimer
Vt Oat St
Unusual Market Day With Popcorn Sale Prices Rise
The city market saw a surge of vendors and new items this morning. Prices listed include popped corn at 10c a box, eggs 2c, butter 25c, beans 50c per pk, potatoes 30c per pk, onions 66. Current items include cucumbers 6c to 10c, tomatoes 5c, raspberries 20c, and other produce with many items at low, city-wide prices.
Meeting on Maryland Institute art summer school in Hagerstown
Following demand after a Maryland Institute Schools of Art and Design exhibition at the Chamber of Commerce a six week summer art school is planned in Hagerstown. A planning meeting is set for Monday at 3 30 PM at the Library with Miss Edith Hoyt Stewart to attend.
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Maryland Institute Schools of Art and Design
Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Institute
Hagerstown
Edith Hoyt Stewart
Bowman Bride DIES On Wedding Day In Frostburg
Nevin Chauncey Bowman aged 25, World War veteran, died of pneumonia in Frostburg on June 25. He was to wed Miss Sleta Bechler the same day. Son of Austin M. Bowman of near Sallfabury.
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Frostburg
Nevin Chauncey Bowman
Sleta Bechler
Austin M. Bowman
Sallfabury
Craze in Atlantic City Ends With Quack Shot
In Atlantic City on June 25 Doc Murphy a notorious quack concealed on the second floor of his home and fired on bystanders wounding three people including a woman. Police and armed bystanders exchanged volleys for about two hours until a detective shot him as he exposed himself at the doorway. He died fifteen minutes later at Atlantic City Hospital.
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Atlantic City
Doc” Murphy
Atlantic City Hospital
Can a man support a family on low wages and rent
A city resident asks if a man with no current work can support a family of four for six months paying 16 per month rent. He previously earned 80 canto per hour and saved some, now about 60 years old. The piece notes Mia, Edward Witmer and daughter Julia are staying with Mrs. Witmer's brother and sister in Washington on North Potomac Street.
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Mia
Edward Witmer
Julia
North Potomac Street
Mrs.Witmer
Washington
Ancient bell to out again in Zion Church
The historic Zion Reformed Church bell, shipped from Holland in 1785 and weighing 600 pounds, has been repaired after a long crack from a past pastor’s death. It survived a 1878 tornado, rang in a garage, and will be rehung in the church tower next week.
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Zion Reformed Church
Kielfer
America
Holland
Baker
Rotterdam
Elizabethtown
Maryland
Haserstown
Kieffer
Hagerstown
Festival at Security Maryland with Smithsburg Band
A large festival takes place in Security Maryland on Saturday July 2 featuring music by the Smithsburg Band. Officials announce event details for attendees and community enjoyment.
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Security
Smithsburg
Nixon's Academy Sunday Evening Preview
A street notices event announces a screening titled Millions Will Never Die at Nixon's Academy Sunday at 8 p.m. Admission is free. no collection. Date shown 6-25-11.
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Nixon
Academy
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Digestive Health For Women
A testimonial from Mrs. Geo Powers of Revere Massachusetts asserts Foley Cathartic Tablets ease indigestion constipation and related discomfort in women and men alike. The sponsor claims the remedy keeps the stomach sweet the liver active and the bowels regular and notes it is sold everywhere.
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Geo. Powers
Winthrop Ave
Revere
Mass
Foley
6 Room Bungalo Sold in Fine Location
A six room bungalo features hardwood floors open stairs large porches hot water heat electric lights and bath. In a fine location the property is listed at seven thousand dollars.
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ART Institute
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Whitman Orch
Scandinavia
Benson
Fox
Whitman
Man—Fox
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Shaffer
Faber & Co
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Mageratown, Md
Crescent Bakery
C. V. Wilkes
W. Washington &T
E. L. Masters
Central Bldg
Hagerstown, MD
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GETTE
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Mich
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