I-Centers Are Good Enough for Coolidge and Wallington
A garbled item alleges President Coolidge preferred ten cent cigars, with mentions of Charles Hikes, Ohio Foctety, and a friend Vimond visiting the White House. It claims Coolidge enjoys cheap Cheriot cigars, while reports of gifting expensive cigars surface. The passage blends satire and misreported events, noting Coolidge’s taste and a bakery opening in Williamport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steatmand
Jim Jackson
Tripton
Juckson
Dee Crean
Mr. Coolidge
Struck by Auto on Williamspure Pike Injures R E Mert
R E Mert of this city was struck by an automobile while walking along Williamspure Pike last night. He was taken to Dr ROW Norment's office and later returned home. He is not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Mert
Williamspure
Row
Norment
Hindenburg Inauguration in Berlin Marred by Discord
May 12 Berlin. Former Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg inaugurated as president of the German Republic. Shouts from Communist deputies cried Down with capitalists while Nazi supporters cheered. The scene mixed enthusiasm with bitterness as the ceremony proceeded.
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Berlin
Marstia Paul von Hindenburg
German Republic
Hindenburg
Reichstag
Abe
Cake Ice Melts In 119 Hours Guess Proves Close
A 300-pound cake of ice with an arrow hat melted in a window at The Hopkins-Gru ber Caf andary in the Colonial Theatre Building on South Potomac. Guesses ranged from 25 hours 4 minutes to 119 hours 36 minutes. E. C. Deetjen of West Washington Street came closest at 119 hours and some minutes and received a prize.
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Hagaratown
Otb
Alao
Hopkins-Gruber Caabernashers
Colonial Theatre
South Potomac
Root
Clean-Up Week Arrives in Hagerstown
Next week the city plans a Clean-Up Week with rubbish carts collecting from alleys starting Monday morning August 18 at 7 o clock. The route assigns areas south of East Washington and east of Summit on Monday, south of West Washington and west of Summit on Tuesday, north of West Washington and west of North Potomac on Wednesday, and north of East Washington and east of North Potomac on Thursday.
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Hagerstown
East Washington Street
Summit Avenue
West Washington Street
North Potomas Street
North Potomac Street
U S Believes Nations Know Money Wanted
Report notes continued debate in French ministries over France paying debts while budgets ignore them. Washington remains optimistic despite opposing views. Also mentions a building permit for a paint shop on Frederick Street with a 215.16 expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wh. Picks
Frederick
Death notices from Perkeley Springs and nearby towns
Obituary items report the death of T. Kearns longtime superintendent of West Virginia Sands Campas and other local figures. Details list survivors including daughters sisters and brothers and note funeral arrangements at St Pauls Church and Boonsboro cemetery. A card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and assistance during bereavement.
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T. Kearns
Perkeley Springs
Wy Va
West Virginia
Sands Campas
Hick
MM. Kearns
Qe Sant Company
Atree Sony
William
Cumberland
Lillian Price
Ida Barn Vert
Pagerstown
Anny Parnes
Big Morsh
Kearns Eas An Tinele
Charles Hoot Muncock
O'Vlock
Hone
School Budget Increases For 1925 26 Washington County
The Board of Education of Washington County presents the 1928 budget analysis for county wide instructional services and salaries. It lists White Elementary and High schools new teachers and increments, colored schools staffing, text books, and maintenance. Capital outlay includes land, new equipment, and building remodels with totals mounting from 351,240.06 to 493,081.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equinmant
Sessesseceeseeeenetsas Nesses Fixed Crarges
Stelp Oos Leet Bee Eteeneene Capital
Hancockey
Ci Cue
Agencids
SABC
Finen Ciharges— Hisurvice
Tnstitutions, Co
Nat
Hiagou
District Governor Praises Lions Milk Fund Work
District Governor of the Lions Club in Baltimore complimented Lions on their milk fund efforts at a weekly luncheon. A report covering August 26, 1924, to May 8, 1925, showed 3462.03 dollars in the milk fund and 4.02 distributed. Dr May spoke to members urging strong attendance at the district meeting in Salisbury on May. The session was well attended with members enjoying the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Uieir Mk Fund
Dn NP
May
Baltimore
Lions’ Club
Salisburg
Mlaq
Lannehauey
Auditors for City 70 press for exact sewerage levy
City 70 auditors demand exact sewerage charges and insist on surrender of books by the Sewerage Commission. Mayor and Council last week refused access, placing the city in a bind as creditors press for payment of contracted debts. Representatives of Black & Co. will again demand the books this afternoon, and the city’s creditors threaten action if records are not produced.
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Owen
Corneil
Black & Co
Sewerage Commission
Sha
Ha Whykem
Sewerage Commissionerg
Utly
Market Summary From New York And Chicago Reports
May 12. Stock markets show railroad stocks steady and industrials firm. Domestic and foreign bonds strong, call money at 3.5 percent. Grain steady. copper and cotton mixed. sugar steady. rubber strong. exchange irregular. Chicago grains open steady. wheat near 1.60, July 1.473 to 1.488, Sept 1.291 to 1.310. oats unchanged.
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Stock Market
New York
Marketa al
Forlan Exchange
Chicago
Native Here Dies in West
John Shutta aged 89 died last week at his home in Danville Michigan after a long life linked to Boonsboro. A pensioned railway agent with the Wa bash Railway for over fifty years, he was born in Boonsboro and son of Henry and Christine Sleets Shutts. He traveled west with his parents at age 14 and remained active in Masonic circles. He had visited Keedysville with the Goeting family and J A Milter relatives, and planned a return visit this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shutta
Boonsboro
Danville
Mr. Shutta
Keedysville
Goeting
Reta Tives
J. A. Milter
Wabash Railway
Henry
Christine Sleets Shutts
Verdict Is Given In First Case No Indictments Made
A jury in the May term Circuit Court awarded the plaintiff 8741 in the first civil case. J J Schlotterbeck, represented by Elias B Harue, sued PN Nicely and Roy Partlett trading at the Silent Avenue Garage for wages as a bookkeeper from February 14 to April 12, 1923. Joseph T Whittington, a policeman, was awarded 1 in an appeal case. Herbert C Easterday, Boonsharp, was ordered to pay 369 after a collision between machines. Easterday appealed. Leo Miller for Whittington and John Wagaman for Easterday appeared. No court was held today with the regular schedule of cases beginning tomorrow. No indictments were remitted by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Schlotterbeck
Elias B. Har Ue
PN. Nicely
Roy Parlett
Silemt Avenue
Tor Wagen
Joseph TN. Whittington
Herbert C. Easterday
Boonsharp
Tion
Easterday
Leo Miller
Whittington
John Wagaman
Kasterday
Mutow
City Market prices this morning report
Price list shows butter at 25 cents per pound, peas 50 cents per half bushel, cucumbers five hue, carrots scarce and tied, lemons 25 cents per pound, celery 10 cents per head, potatoes 20 cents per pound, and other fresh produce with minimal legible figures. Names of items and exact units are partially obscured but convey a typical early market rundown.
Committees Named for Smithsburg Community Hall Drive
Plans for a new Smithsburg community hall costing about 25000 were outlined at a officers meeting. Committees named by President Lancelot dgequis include House chaired by Mrs Arthur R Towson with Lou Huyett William Gardenkaur C I Bible. Activity chaired by Mrs Wohfinger with Dr M B Kefauver Roy Newman Stanley Hauver. Ways and Means chaired by Keller J Newcomer with Frank Cox Mrs George M Bushey and Miss Susan Bishop. Old Home Week set for early September in Smiligburg.
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Smithsburg
Lancelot Dgequis
House
Arthur R. Towson
Misa Lou Huyett
William Gardenkaur
C. I. Bible
Cr. Wohfinger
Business Changes in Town Shifts Local Eateries and Stores
Dr Martsock buys the confectionery and grocery of Mrs Tone E Thomas at 3 North Prospect Street, Mrs Nefer Iseminger opens a restaurant and confectionery at Duckstown, James Staton purchases the restaurant and soft drink business of John Carter at 348 North Jonathan Street.
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Martsock
Mra
Aid Meeting Set by Women’s Aid of Pennsylv Railroad
The regular monthly meeting of Women’s Aid of the Pennsylv Railroad System C. V. division will be on the fourth floor of the administration building opposite the passenger station in Chambersburg on Thursday May 14 at 2 39 p m.
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Women's Aid
Pennsylv
C. V. Divisios
Chambersburg
Camphor and Witchhazel Warned For Eye Comfort
A wartime era note suggests camphor and witchhazel mixtures as eye washes. It mentions a small bottle to ease soreness and strain, and references products from Swit drugelat and Potomac Ay, noting a free David PB item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David PB
Swit Drugelat
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Coolidge
Bryson Grove
I. D. Grove
Winshirg
Trompson
Potomac Street
Williamaport
Grove
Lakeries
Hagerstond
Republic
Martinique
Atrack
McAlpin
Doore
AE. Singleton
Iit
Guesser
U.S
Clemenceau
Poincare
Briand
Herriot
Franney
Lin Constant
Chamber
Callus
France
Washington
Helen Starizman
Yale
MT. Startauan
Pafeny
Heart
Ier Vistes
Mira
J. A
St. Pauls Church
HP Bink and Hey
Wis
Diehl
Clammie Betts
Hite
Potha S
Betty
George E. Yoong
Boonghurd
Jelway
Greenhary
Sarah Young
George H. Young
Orphans Court
Trinsboro
Lutheran Church
Chag. J. You
Jenson M. Young
Bain
Washington, D. C
Samuel Band
George II
Slater
Mellada
A.M. Ashby
Boanghora
Harry B
Krnde
Lena
CITY
Wingert
Rauma
Publia Aquaronha
John Wtrost
Montern
W. Warningtok
Ainkla
Elty
C. F
Alole
Frankian
Ork
Iaterstown
Iggy
North Potuomay
Brepie Clothing Store
Liberal
John Shutts
Jacques
Mosemann’s
The
Washington Restaurant (Incorporated
Fiooter’s Cleaners and Dyers
Jonathan St
Mechanics Loan and Savings Bank
Safa
Washington County
Echanics Loan & Savings Bank
Prank
Beck
Albert E
Baker Cashier
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