Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Aided Westward Expansion
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal played a key role alongside the Baltimore and Ohio in opening western lands. Immigrants traveled from Georgetown to Cumberland to push through mountains while planners envisioned a Potomac navigation system. Washington and Gates backed early efforts, and George Washington helped survey the river. Funds came from multiple states and the federal government, with Maryland later assuming primary responsibility. Williamsport, named for Gen Atho Holland Williams, stood out as a major canal town and once-eyed site for the national capital.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
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Cumberland
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John Quincy Adams
Canal
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Virginia
Potomac
Tidewater
George Washington
General Gates
Annapolis
United Action
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Potomac Company
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
Pennsylvania
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Alexandria
Shepherdstown
Western Maryland Railroad
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Atho Holland Willams
Will Construction Case May Alter Garrett Estate Shares
In Baltimore on June 2 court action seeks judicial construction of John W. Garrett's will. The suit argues the third clause that left property to Miss Mary E. Garrett should pass to other Garrett children and their heirs since she had no children or spouse.
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Garrett
California Drys Plan Second Prohibition Ballot Bid
Leaders of the dry movement in California reconvened in Fresno to organize another statewide prohibition constitutional amendment for the 1916 ballot. The June 2 meeting drew representation from all sections of the state and aimed to renew the campaign despite last November's defeat.
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California
Drys
Fresno
Cal
Tax rate fixed at 69 cents for Washington County
The County Commissioners set the 1915 tax rate at 69 cents per hundred dollars, same as last year, with about one million dollars of new taxable property added but a 500 furniture exemption reducing receipts. Taxable real and personal property total 31,390,426, down from 31,666,864. stocks and bonds 2,244,179. railroads 2,742,091, compared with prior values.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Convention All In German In Boston By Lutheran Synod
The Atlantic District Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church opens a six day biennial session in Boston conducted in German. Delegates represent 25,000 communicants across Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island New Jersey New York and New Hampshire.
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Atlantic District
Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Jersey
New York
New Hampshire
No Tent Life For This Summer Decides President
Washington reports tent life failed to suit President Wilson as summer heat and mosquitos intruded on the White House. The tent, pitched for relief from the heat, proved unwieldy and was abandoned after scholars, aides, and Tumulty used the tennis court instead.
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United Press
Washington
Pres. Wilson
Congress
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White House
Roosevelt
Potomac
Wilson
Patrick H. McKenna
United States
Patrick
Patrick McKenna
Potomac River
Tta
Charlie Swein
Joseph Patrick Tumulty
Job Beckers
Inlythe
Tumulty
Charlie
Rudolph Forster
Town Honor Roll of Travelers and Visitors
A compilation of local notices lists William Schwarzenbach leaving for Atlanta after a time with his parents and mentions other residents and visitors. Chief J Thomas Fisenhauer travels to Baltimore as a witness in a federal case. Miss Ann Dorsey and Miss Mary Bowhay visit relatives and plan trips. Several locals attend reunions in Richmond and travels include New York, St. Louis, andChicago with further plans to visit Grafton and western towns. Additional notes record visits to Piedmont Westernport and McKeesport and a look at travel routes toward the Texas exposition.
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William Schwarzenbach
George Schwarzenbach
Baltimore Avenue
Atlanta
Schwarzenbach
J. Thomas Fisenhauer
Baltimore
United States Court
Frank Stollanto
Ann Dorsey
W. Ek. Dorsey
Mary J. Bowhay
Hagerstown
W. Edward Turner
Richmond
Virginia
E. B .Claybrook
J. M. Barry
New York
A. F. Cunningham
C. R. Lindell
St. Louis
Francis E. Deckens, Jr
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Lloyd Keller
Colgate’s
Norfolk
Walter Keller
Liberty Street
W. W. Smith
D. H. Coffman
Piedmont
Westernport
Charlies W. Haymond
Cumberland
Floyd Haymond
Luke Haymond
Grafton
Chicago
Windy City
Kansas City
Wichita
Galveston
Tex
San Francisco
Patrick Sherry
Mr. Savage
James Fuller
Frostburg
Co operative Spirit Shown At Big Y M C A Meeting
A large turnout of 51 members and former directors gathered at the Central Y M C A for a dinner and discussion. Secretary Baxley outlined annual goals and urged Council cooperation, with the council acting as information bureau.
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Big Y. M. C
Boosters
Central Young Men's Christain Association
Boostera
Clui
L. D. Rohrer
John W. Young
W. H. Baxley
Association
Youth Drowns in Potomac Near Black Rock
A 22 year old Martinsburg man, Guy Tucker, son of Harry Tucker, drowned Sunday in the Potomac near Black Rock after the boat cap sized during Decoration Day fishing. Another man and two girls were present. Tucker sank immediately while a companion swam to shore. The girls witnessed the drowning and Tucker's body has not been recovered.
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Guy Tucker
Harry Tucker
Martinsburg
Potomac
Black Rock
Tucker
A Healthy Spine Lady Attend Ant
A brief item notes a health awareness effort with emphasis on spine care and a local event featuring a speaker titled Healthy Spine. The report mentions attendees including women from the community and a speaker lineup stressing posture and back health.
Candidate Announces Candidacy for Democratic Nomination
A local aspirant files for the Democratic nomination to the House of Delegates. The platform emphasizes lower taxes for both state and county governments and public service improvements.
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Allegany County
William C, Walsh
Fuller Barnard
House of Delegates
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