Death notices of W L McDermott and John Metz
W L McDermott a former Hagerstown Mall chess manager died at 38 after influenza and tuberculosis. He leaves wife and daughter, was Catholic, a Knight of Columbus and a State Guards captain. John Metz, 72, of Frederick native, lived in Martinsburg and Berryville. died in Berryville, survived by widow and several children.
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W. L. McDermott
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Catholic Church
Columbus
State Guards
John Metz
Berryville
Frederick
Martinsburg
W. Va
Maryland Shad May Soon Be Extinct
Maryland’s famous shad and allied species face extinction per P. Snyder of the U. S. Bureau of Fisheries now leading Maryland hatcheries. The report urges regulation of pound nets for shad and herring and banning netting on spawning beds to prevent collapse of the fishery. Mountain City Council plans an outdoor or indoor event Thursday if weather allows. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty lodge will meet with plans to visit Braddock Heights, two sections leaving at 4:00 and 6:10, with supper and social time to follow.
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Maryland
P. Snyder
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Reece
Iraddock Herghts
Council Chamber
Mountain City Council
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Braddock
Howard M. Albaugh
William H. Comfort
John F. Gland
Lillian Esterly
Mary Haver
War Loan Organization
Fifth
Federal Reserve District
Virginia
Carolinas
Kate M. Herring
War Savings Societies
Washington College votes to become coed and open dorms
At a Washington College board meeting in Chestertown the college announced it will become coeducational with new dormitories for all entrants and an equal invitation extended to men and women. The note references past limited access for women as day students without dormitories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Visitors and Governors of
Washington College
Chestertown
Portable School for Colored Pupils in Frederick
A one room portable schoolhouse on South Bentz Street will house forty colored children and a teacher, ready for occupancy by Monday. The facility includes blackboards and modern lighting, costing $1,199, to be set behind the present academy building. Officials report overcrowding across Frederick County with upgrades planned at the Girls and Boys High Schools and other sites to alleviate basement schooling and space shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bentz Street
Frederick
Frederick County
Academy
Red Cross
East Church Street
Boys’ High School
Washington Street School
Palmer
Fountain Mills
Pros Pect
Supt
Potter sells fine farm near Hansorsville and timber land
John M Potter sells a 330 acre farm near Hansorsville with 40 acres of timber land at Mountaindale in Frederick county to Austin O Davis of West Virginia. Davis will occupy the mansion April 1 1920 and lease the land for farming. The farm features a two and a half story brick mansion, bank barns modern dairy facilities, and extensive outbuildings with the harvest and seed crops noted.
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E. Cramer
Tate
John M. Potter
Hanesonville
Harmony Grove Station
Pennsylvania
Mountaindale
Austin O. Davis
West Virginia
Frederick County
Davia
Potter
Théra Sas
Rush of Orders As Army Food Store Closes
Postmaster Alleine Williamson opened a public army canned food store this morning and will close at 6 PM. Crowds rushed to place last minute orders, unaware before today that orders were ending. He managed the operation since dawn with a small team, running it like a wholesale house for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleine Williamson
Army Food
Postoffic
Postoffice
Uutii
Williamson
In Memoriam for John W. Morgan Died February 1919
A memorial notice from his father, mother, and sister Grace laments the loss of John W. Morgan aged about six months since death on February 26 1919. They recall grief and tears, speak of heaven, and pray for his eternal rest with religious imagery and a final note on opal lore.
Frederick 115th Infantry Reunion and Baltimore October Event
Former members of the 115th Infantry from Frederick gather to form a permanent society and plan the October 8 Baltimore over the top celebration. Meeting topics include a clubhouse purchase, future yearly events, and organizing a large regional delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-Meritand Regiment
Gather
Baltimore
Jug
France
Local note on trip and thanks for aid after injury
A reader thanks the party who brought her daughter from Braddock Heights after she injured her arm. The item also advertises hair switches by Mrs Chas Whisner and Mrs D Kefauver at Frederick Maryland corner 3rd and Market.
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News-Post
South Market St
Doll Brossard
Chas Whisner
del Kefnurer
D. of
L. Overland
Davis Garage Ladies
Braddock Heights
D. BE
Kefauver Corner
3Rd
Market Ste
Frederick, Md
In memory of John W. W. Morgan in loving remembrance
A heartfelt widow’s remembrance for John W W Morgan six months after his passing. The poem speaks of missing him, spiritual comfort, and the hope of reunion in heaven. It is presented as a personal memorial with repeated prayers, family addresses, and lines from the writer’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W.W. Morgan
Auction and sale notices flood 1919 classifieds
Public sale ads for household goods and farm properties fill the page. Listings include a public sale at 269 West Patrick Street on August 28 with a large household items catalog, the Jolliffe sale for tuberculin tested cows near Fredericksburg on August 27, and a Friday meeting notice for Loyal Moose. Also advertised are repair services, jewelry engraving, and real estate offerings in Frederick area with various farms and dwellings for sale or rent.
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Patrick Street
Thorsday
William Deiter
T. R. Lease
Rice
Moose
Specfal
G C'Dlock
Raymond
Eyler
See
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Washington,d. C
United States Weather Bureau
Opera House
EL Culler
Des
Rosenstock Bros
E. Cline
Thurmont
Gokteik
Burma
W. H. . Ireland
Louisville
A. F. Bostian
Archie F. Bosthin
KE Bostian & Co
le Gore
Federal Grand Jury
Supplee
Bosman
WF. Chester
Wreight
Cathedral of
Te Mang
State of
Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. Y.j. Cheney & Co
A.D
A. W Gleason
Sealy Notary Punite
Cheney & Co
Addrugelata
J. M. Potter Sells Fine
Hansorville
Davi
West Virh
U. S
John W. Morgan
Levi
Anna Moran
Aly
John
God In Heaven
God
Jesus
Grace
115Th Infantry
Armory
Baltmore
Old Fleet
Fourth
Fifth Maryland Infantry
Frederick's
Bth
Iis
Ieality
Torrow
H& PF
Hong
Heaven
Daddy
Tawi
Hare
Palove
Hayward
Citizens’ National: Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
FEE
Geapy Sef
Capital
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Asat, Cahier
Joseph McDivit
Colgate
Coleo
Praterend
Col. Bute
John D, Hendrickson
Directora
Ramsburg
Dantel Baker
Wmn
G. Baker
C. H.conley
M.D. Co
M. Thomas
L. Hargott
V. Kefauver
New
J. H. Gambrit, Jr
Thos
H. Haller
HD. Baker
Rorts
Dkiaix
Bire Treurance Rt
Automobile Insurance
Daughterey Liberty
Samuel Kirk & Son Co
Samuel L. Tyler
W. South St
Kroh
Wailkersville
Potts & Griffin
Real Eurgte and General Insurance
East Sixth Street
Chas
Jolliffe
Jollitte
Frederiek
W. Paul Etzler
East Patrick Street
Farmers' Supply Co.rete
Chamberlain
F. H. Dear
Dupuyer
Mont
Rome
Casualty Insurance
Feagaville
Tate Heke
Wreder
Wigh School
Reit
Patrick Streets
Dir
Grayson HI. Mercer
Real Estate
Loangana Insurance
Pythian Castle
Room & + Bredarick
Pittsburgh
Charles F. Goodell
J. H. Gambrill, Jr
Reid Ford
J. M. Goodman
Ware's Fine Cakes, Gittinger’s Grocery
Sale
Torn
Ny Bamberg
Joan D. Bendrickson
Pee
Jn Hay
Rugene
Assad Rey
Urbana
Unionvilem
Price Fen
Liberty Town
Tasca
Alto
Remington
North Market St
Sow
Joan N.olary, Manegar “Roe G
Hamilton Avenue
Drederick
Comban
Frederick ‘County
Joann, Clary
City Hotel
West Patsish St
Soler
Gale
Prederick
Pike
Walkersville
Brunswick
Bneleystown
Linwdod' Flan Home
Gobi
W. N. Jolliffr
Brederick Maeto
Dickerson
Actos
Pearl
Walkerayne
Albion
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