Dublins in Bloom Light Registration and Local Visits
Social and local news note brightened by blooms in Dublin. Visitors and residents from Washington Williamsport and Philadelphia are mentioned, with a tea hosted by Mrs. H L Meredith and Miss Flora Meredith in Hagerstown to honor Miss Dorothy Dotger. Events include trips to Piney Mountain Inn Berkeley Springs and Atlantic City, plus a Washington secretary to President Harding and local demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Snyder
Gehr Snyder
Florence V. Jacques
Smithsburg
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
A. C. Maisch
Fam.ly
Piney Mountain Inn
Abbie Graves
Lauretta Creager
Hancock
Emma Frantz
Clearspring
Tra
H. L. Meredith
Flora Meredith
Oak Hill Avenue
Dorothy Dotger
Charlotte
N. C
Miss Meredith
Mereaith
Miss Dotger
Roy Philipy
Lange Meredith
L. M. Basehear
Frank Wiebel
Frances Garber
Bitter G. O. P. Fight In Cecil County
The Cecil County Republican party is split between pro Weller and anti Weller factions. Ex Senator McCullough leads the anti group promising no interference with county nominations but plans a local ticket in the field. The row tightens as promises broken and leadership battles widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Cecil County
Henry M. McCullough
Cecil
Senator Weller
anti-Weller
McCullough
Central Committee
City halts parking near hotels during sewer work
The Board of Street Commissioners approved a request to prohibit parking for 20 feet near the Colonial Hotel on S Pot a 80 St and along South Jonathan from Washington to Baltimore during sewerage upgrades. The Mayor and Council will decide at the next meeting. Police officers Jesse Brown Oscar Ambrose and Max W Rickard completed six months and became regular policemen as Chief Barber reported 72 arrests and 1782 in fines from Aug 30 to Sept 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Hotel
S. Pota- 80 St
South
Jonathan
Washington
Baltimore
Board of Street Commite Hioners
Jesse Brown
Oscar Ambrose
Max W. Rickard
Barber
Women Meet On Club Plan Tonight
Local women form a city club committee led by Mrs Emmett Cia to discuss plans. The meeting aims to organize prospects for a women’s club and outline next steps, with attendees drafting a charter and activities for community involvement.
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Mra
Mmmett CIA Ot
Ehtirman
Ehh
Sail Cheek Fa
Patee
Pharhd Bey Gd
Local Health Staff Additions At Hagerstown
Floyd Rudisill of Hagerstown begins duties as laboratory aide at the Public Health Building as the Health Demonstration staff expands. Zulda Hartman, bacteriologist from Chambersburg, Pa, will join once the lab is installed, with current studies in Albany and a stay in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Rudisill
Hagerstown
Water supply letter urges soft water for Hagerstown
In a letter to the Chamber of Commerce the City’s Board of Water Commissioners argue for a abundant safe supply of soft water as essential to halt property value shrinkage and industrial paralysis. They cite data from a 1919 pamphlet and say the project could start tomorrow with authority and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Water Commissioners
John J. Porter
Hagerstown
Maryland
Berstown
Hangerstown
When a Woman Tells by Ruth Agnes Abeling
Ruth Agnes Abeling’s tale follows Lila Ames as she recovers from a nervous illness with Grace’s care and Liza Ames’ surprising evening resolve. The narrator notes underlying unrest amid family whimsy and dinner preparations, signaling further developments to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Liza Ames
Lila
Tom Bradford
Daughters Plan Work For Winter
The King's Daughters met in St John s lecture room and heard Mrs B H Zeigler outline winter activities. Zeigler said giving groceries to the needy was the least they would do, praising Miss Catherine Schindel for her social service among the city s lower classes, helping them access clinics and care for some children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
St. John's
B. H. Zeigler
Mounted Cops to Patrol Western Maryland Mountains
Moonshiners in Western Maryland face new enforcement as Col B Austin Baughman of the State Constabulary plans mounted patrols. Private Charles B Miller becomes the first mounted constable, assigned to Braddock Heights to patrol areas inaccessible to motor vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
B. Austin Baughman
State Constabulary
Charles B. Miller
Braddock Heights
Woman falls 60 feet from pole injures minor bruises
William Staley, 29, of Howard Street, a W. M. employee, fell 60 feet from a newly erected telephone pole near the Pennsylvania Railroad overhead. He was knocked from the pole by 2500 volt lines, blinded by smoke, and cut his safety belt but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William, Staley
Howard Street
W. M
Staley
Alt Axe
Surprise Party Honors Myers Family at Williamsport
A festive surprise party was held in Williamsport to honor Mr and Mrs William Myers. Attendees included Chas Myers and family, Jacob Myers, Neat Myers, Wart Downs, Della Myers, Ballie Murray, Jenna Myers, and other relatives and friends in a warm community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Myers
Williamsport
Chas. Myers
Jacob Myers
Neat Myers
Chas
Richard
Myre
Breyd Ham
Meredith opens prescription laboratory in city building
City bacteriologist HgL Meredith launches a prescription laboratory on the second floor of the Central Building, integrated with his biohemic work. The facility will aid physicians with convenient access and will not sell medicines to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hgl. Meredith
Mr. Meredith
Cantilever Shoes Marketed in Hagerstown
The Cantilever Shoe is described as accurately modeling the foot with snug support at key points while allowing natural movement. It promotes muscle development and proper blood flow during walking. Local agents in Hagers town offer these attractive and comfortable shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Dempsey Attends Broadway Show in Evening Clothes
Dempsey has been seen at the theater as the center of attraction in evening attire. He blends with the crowd, enjoying the surrounding trimmings and ambiance of the first night Broadway scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey
Body Found In Orange County Car With Multiple Bullet Wounds
Charlottesville Virginia September 7 The body of Burgess Almond of Orange County was found in his car on a road one mile from Orange. He was shot through with nine bullets with four near the heart. A traveler found the scene and the body lay with its head on the front seat and feet on the running board. The hat lay nearby suggesting the shooting occurred outside the car and the body later placed inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mae
Charlottesville
Burgess Almond
Orenge County
Orange
Bull gores farmer in East Nottingham field
Norfolk, Sept. 7. J. E. Young, a farmer in East Nottingham township, was found dead and mutilated in a field on his farm by his wife who went to call him to supper. Investigation showed chest pierced and sunken and the body bruised and lacerated. Thought to have been killed by a vicious bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Gores
Norfolk
J. E. Young
Nottingham
Auction of 107 acre farm at Leitersburg
Auctioneer Joseph Murdock sold at public auction in front of the Court House for Cyrus Newcomer and Charles G. Newcomer, executors of Benjamin Newcomer, a 107 acre farm above Leitersburg to Charles G. Newcomer for 149.50 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Murdock
Court House
Cyrus Newcomer
Charles G. Newcomer
Benjamin Newcomer
Leitersburg
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J. Elton McCardell
Mrs
Ernest McCardell
Edward Oswald
Charles B. Ridenour
Philadelphia
Pen-Mar
Mr. Ridenour
Sallie Ridenour
Washington St
Della
Gladys Reed
W. Harry Angle
Auburn
Mia
Carrie Stone
Belle Kane
Annabel Rowe
Emmittsburg
Shhulenberger
Summit Avenue
Misa Frances Garberson
George B. Christian
Christian
Harding
Water Board
Epistle
Ruth Agnes Abeling
Phil
John Ames
Jon
Philip Ames
Debonair
N. BE. A
Sos
India
Secite
Dop
Auanlo
Crt
Thomas
Seibert
Mys
Tery
Ise
Madame Janet
S. Poto. St
Packard
Detroit
Packard Motor Car Company
Packard Motor Car Co
Baltimore Hagerstown
Jonathan Street
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