Red Cross Banks Open at Demobilization Camps
In cooperation with the American Bankers Association and the War Department the Red Cross has set up banks at demobilization camps where men can deposit funds. By July 4 funds totaling 1,132,077 dollars were deposited by 11,262 of 131,681 demobilized men in camps with banking agencies. Depositors receive deposit slips to use at home banks to open accounts or add to existing ones. The banking service operates at fourteen of fifteen camps, with plans to abandon six camps and end nineteen banking agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bankers Association
War Department
American Red Cross
Tey Ta & al
Red Crosef
Red Cross
Ler
Death of Mrs Eugenia Hoffman in Pleasantville Md
Mrs Eugenia Hoffman died at her home in Pleasantville Maryland on July 26 from valvular heart disease at age 72 years six months and eight days after a 24 week illness. She was a longtime active member of the Church of God. Surviving are her husband and children C J Merritt Duquesne Pa A Carlisle Brunswick O M C Younkins Weverton John Eichelberger Dargan James Guy New York John Thompson Pleasantville Charles and John Hoffman Duquesne Pa Lewis Hoffman Harper's Ferry Walter Bakertown sisters and brothers 33 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral at the Church of God on Wednesday July 30 at 9 30 led by Revs Masser Reynolds and Churchie. Interment at Samples Manor church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Hoffman
Eugenia’ Hoffman
Pleasantville
Church of God
C. J. Merritt
Duquesne
A. Carlisle
Brunswick
W. S. Bigin
Charles Smith
Thomas
John
Jasper
Sickness Notices From Local Area
AMONG THE SICK reports H C Swaintey of Tramsville confined with a severe attack of mumps. Edward M Dyer of Market Space improving while Clara Bartholow East Thire Street undergoes operation and does well. May Popplewell of Brunswick fourteen year old wife who attempted suicide July 20 is reported out of danger. Shela convalescing from a wound at Frederick City Hospital. her husband serves in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Swaintey
Tramsville
Fort McHenry
Shela
Frederick City Hospital
Tollgates to Close After Septembers in Frederick County
Frederick County officials plan to end toll collection by September 1 as they take over the Liberty and Union Bridge pike. Three toll gates will remain only as a relic of the old system, with the county having offered five dollars per share for the toll company stock at a stockholders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Liberty and Union Bridge
Fredericy
Anly
Frederick
Liberty
Union Bridge
Curnpike
County Commissioners Avhalt
Frederick ‘County
Therroad
Ritchie Plans County Tour Amid Maryland Governor Bid
Emory L Coblentz announced he would not seek the Democratic nomination for governor. Albert C. Ritchie, the only candidate for the party, campaigns across Frederick County with stops at Manor picnic Buckeystown and other events. State Central Committee meets in Baltimore to set nominating procedures and resolutions following deaths of Sens Williams and Johnson and George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory L Coblentz
Maryland
Democratic State Central Committee
Frederick County
Albert C. Ritchie
Ritchie
Coblentz
County Central Committee
Coblantz
Elias
Ritchle
Buckeystown
St Joseph's Church
James, Davis
Clifton Farm
John Ritchie
Frederick
Congress
Maryland Court of Appeals
Healed
State Central Committee
J Dawson Williams
Richard. A. Johnson
John EB. George
Queen Anne's
Circuit Court of Appeals
Nsts
Ogle Marbury
Ruehle
Nominam
Marbury
Caleb C. Magruder
Court of Appeals
Prince George's County
Arn Shore
Brooke Lee
Comptrailer
J. Augustine Mason
Haserstown
Walter W. Preston
Harford County
Thomas J.keating
William Mason Shehan
Talhot
Francis G. Wrightson
Easton
Orlando Harrison
Worcester
Addi
Teez
Or. J
Prank, Larper
Marion V.brewington
Wicomico
Remedial Endorsements for Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy
A hotel man from Dopnyor, Mon, recalls four years of relief from Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. He reports using it with such success that he now recommends it to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. H. Dear
Dopnyor
Thurmont man Barton killed crossing train tracks
Nelson Barton of Thurmont was instantly killed when he stepped in front of a Western Maryland freight headed to Hagerstown. The accident occurred near his home along the tracks and workers found Barton with multiple injuries. a coroner’s inquest was held. His age was about 55, and he had recently worked hauling coal for Creager's coal yard.
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Nelson
Barton
Thurmont
Maryland
Hagerstown
Creager
Rain Helps Corn After Dry Spell In July
A beneficial rain arrived today after almost two weeks with meaningful precipitation lacking. The steady showers began between six and seven this morning and are expected to continue intermittently. The local weather forecast notes the rain aiding corn as soil dries after a hot July period. Temperatures yesterday peaked at 86 degrees, with a cooler 79 degrees noted on the final day of July.
Bass in Monocacy Bites Excite Local Anglers
The Monocacy River is in excellent condition for bass fishing since the season opened on June 1. Fishermen report clear water and hungry bass, with several anglers noting multiple catches including five and ten bass in a session. Species sizes range from one to three pounds, while Potomac remains too cloudy for bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Jacob Rohrback
F. Ross Myers
Academy Board Adds Sproul and Kieffer Heir
Governor William C. Sproul of Pennsylvania was elected to Mercersburg Academy’s board of regents as vacancies were filled at the finance committee meeting in Mercersburg. The death vacancy for Dr. J Spangler Kieffer of Hagerstown was filled by his son Rev Henri L Kieffer of Frederick. A third vacancy from Rev Ranck’s removal in Harrisburg will be filled by D Stickel of Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kieffer
Wiliam’ .C. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Regents
Mercersburg Academy
Board
of Regents
Mercersburg
J. Spangler Kieffer
Hagerstown
Henri L. ‘ Kieffer
Frederick
Clasbes
Mr. Ranck
Harrisburg
D. Stickel
County S. 8 Convention Sept 2 at Middletown Lutheran
Frederick County Sunday School Association held a meeting at the YMCA chaired by Mr Fry Plans for the County Sunday School Convention to be held at the Lutheran church in Middletown on Friday September 12 include morning afternoon and evening sessions featuring speakers of wide reputation Juniata College Reunion Aug 8 plans underway for the 20th annual reunion at Pen Mar with many Frederick attendees Dr Galen B Royer of Huntington to give the main address Kathryn Fahrney Frederick on the program to give a reading
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 8
Frederick County Sunday School Association
Y. M.C
Fry
Middletown
Juniata College
Knee Fracture Snares Mrs Mohler in Chapel Alley
Mrs Laura Mohler sustained a serious fall Saturday afternoon on Chapel Alley. She was picked up by Havoline Oil wagon and conveyed home. Medical attendance proved one knee fractured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Mohler
Frederick City Defends Hardware Tax Assessments in Suit
The Ebert Hardware Company sues over state and city tax assessments and an impending tax sale. Frederick's mayor Schley and ex-Register Nicodemus deny most allegations, stating state tax officials set valuations and notice was provided. city claims lawful process and payment records, with tax sale halted by injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert Hardware Company
Frederick
Aubrey A.nicodemus
Hardware ‘Corporation
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Baltimore City
Gilmer. Schley
Register
Nicodemus
Ves
Hardware Company
Obert Hardware Company
State Tax Commission of
Maryland
Whert Hardware Company
Baltimore
State Tag Commission of
Ebert ‘Hardware Company
Edward 5. Delaplaine
Mayon Schley
Edward J. Smith
Nicodémus
FOR BALD AN ATTRACTIVE HOME AND A FARM NEAR BRUNSWICK
The listing highlights a 10 room stone and attic house with stable outbuildings on 4 4 acres at the edge of Pet 160 acres of land nearby. It notes 600 fruit trees including apples peaches and cherries, and a desirable location about two miles from Brunswick with a well improved property and outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erdvilte
Pet
Brunswick
Erty
Oagavillo
Teruel
Frederick
Ave. On
Pything Castle
Bia
Marriage Licenses and Property Deeds in Local Notices
Multiple couples listed for marriage licenses from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia with ages and hometowns. A real estate transfer shows Emma F. DeGrange and husband conveying to Francis V. Staub in Mountain City. City council reports prepare for Braddock Heights outing with events and luncheon. Health officer reports July births and deaths with causes. historical ads and notices include Hall's Catarrh Medicine details and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma F. DeGrange
Francis V. Staub
Potts Griffin Real Estate and Insurance Firm Listing
Fragmentary OCR shows a real estate and general insurance firm named Potts & Griffin with unclear contact details and a Frederick reference. The legible snippet mentions phone style numbers and generic insurance terms, lacking a full event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Local election withdrawal and community notices
Frederick voters hear a candidate withdraw from county commissioner race due to family death. The text lists speakers at Braddock event on August 9 with others in Hagerstown and Frederick. Also notes Odd Fellows reunion travel, bus schedules, a 1918 Studebaker for sale, and a children’s carnival rehearsal starting August 11 with daily sessions. Includes local notices about cattle removal and funeral-related farewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Sabarate
Vernon” T. Smith
Odd Fellows
PonMar
Frederick
Pon-Mar
Maryland RR
Hagerstown
Braddock
Helg
SPM
Heights Porch Club plans summer improvements and fundraiser
The Braddock Heights Porch Club resumes postwar activity with fundraising schemes as it plans summer improvements on the Heights lawn, including an upcoming ice cream festival hosted by Mrs. A. M. Rohrback. The club led local beautification before the war and pauses no longer. Dr E L Smith death inquiry reports traces of metal poisoning via stomach and kidneys as milk was questioned. a socialist militant received a threatening letter earlier. Capt McDermott from Company K State Guard, seriously ill at state hospital, will be returned home to Hagerstown soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Reagort
A. M. Rohrback
Frederick County
Dr. Smith
E. L. Smith
Martinsburg
C. H. Lawail
Pennsylvania
McDermott
Charles W. L., McDermott
K. T
Hagerstown
State Guard
McNer- Nott
Ageratown Mail
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Finaal
Tlon
Khachate
Cty Denis
State-Tax Board
Fontaine
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
Fat Bop Ey John
D. Mandrickson
Fue Ei
Dottat
Erwin
Tas Monet
Gay
Paree
J.D. Baker
WN. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
A. Zimmerman
Cashler
Batiste
VOILE
Justine
John D. Hendrickron
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
Potts & Griffin
John 8. Rameburg
Dantel Baker
Wm. G. Baker
C. H. Conley
M.D
C. M. Thomas
P. L. Hargett
J. D. B. Kefauver
John §. Newman
J. D. Baker
J.H. Gambrill
Jr. Thos
H. Heller
Automobile
Atu
Rhomdah Kidatome
Dita
Eugend‘halbaugh
Business IN the Courts
Floyd N. Harris
Myoraville
Mateo Strothers
Front Royal
Raymond E. Pottingall
Mamie B. Wisner
Walkersville
Stanley J. Wood
Dickerson
Naomi M. Derry
Tusca- Tora
Harry W. Feliers
Mildred Cornelius
Harvey W. Rice
Edith M. Pilgrim
Martingburg
W. Va
Heights
Mountain City
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
City Health Officer
City Health
J. M. Goodman
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucan County
Frank J. Cheney
Cheney & Co
Hall
Ald
Gleason
F. J. Cheney & Co. Tolstoy
Dragnatn
Tnaurenow
Aesey Hear
Bogs
de . Lewis
Taft
Gorteason
League of Natit
Bnd - Mibrney
Albart
Caritehio
Pichic
Mercer's Grove
Wolfe's
Washington
New City
Geaves
Raleigh
Studebaker
W. XV. Wolfé
East Third Street
Baumgardner
Ieee
Buck
John WN Ramsburg
Burges’s
Gittinger's Grocery
Noah B. Cramer
Sainas
N. EB. Cramer
BON Fidelity Honda
Troutville
City
Pearl
Walkerseilla
New Midway
Hudson
NLR
Marke
John N. Clary
Meeker
Atre Iwatite
Wes Est
West - Thira -Atreeti
Real Estath
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