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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1929
Page
5
A jumble of obituaries and funeral notices from Thurmont and surrounding areas reports on several deaths and services. It lists survivors, interment details, and names of funeral directors, with scattered ages and locations, including Mary E. Matse and Robert W. Clayville among the deceased and many family connections.
Wesley Hall Howam aged 77 prominent citizen was found dead in his home after his sister sent for his son L Howard to check on him. He had been staying with his son Ver ence L Howard at 16 East. Survived by daughter Miss Anna Blanche Howard of Dayton Ohio and two sons Austin W Howard and Ver ence L Howard. Evangelistic services postponed due to illness. Holy communion to be observed next Sunday.
A New Year's party at the Baker home featured guests including Mr. sod, Mrs. Morris Easton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mier Cassellari family, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hofman and family, Rev. and Mrs. George W. Strine, Jacob Hinks, and the Baker family. A party dinner was served at the New Year hour.
Fragmented OCR item lists hog prices and topics with scattered figures and streets. Readable elements include price ranges 230 268 West ta Vic Hogs and 129 139 De with additional numbers such as 40 87 and 300 358.
Miss Welty and Frederick Welty noted as central figures in a Richmond area obituary. The service will be held at St Joseph's Church followed by burial at the cemetery. Survivors include two children, a sister and brothers in Philadelphia and Conshohocken, with extended connections to Maryland and Virginia communities. Funeral Friday morning at designated time.
Roy W. Hankey, prominent farmer, died Tuesday at his home after a two week illness. He was 48 years old. He is survived by his widow Extella Fisher Hankey and his parents Jacob Aninpy Hankey and Isabel Hankey, both of Creagerstown area, plus two children Louise and Ralph Hankey. Funeral services Thursday at 10 a.m. at his late home with Rev. J. M. Spangler and Rev. P. E. Helmer officiating. Interment in Creagerstown cemetery. Funeral directors: Wilhide and Creager.
Funeral services were held for Henry Wm Halle at his home 241 South Market Street with Rev Dr Chas E Wehler officiating. Burial followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery with active and honorary bearers from local groups. Grace Beachley Runyon 39 of Cleveland died last Saturday. services held here with interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Anie Clark and Viola Amtesh other funeral services noted with graveside prayers. Burial conducted by M R Eichim and Son.
The presidential party aboard the battleship Hoover observed New Year’s Day with a reception on the upper deck. President-elect Hoover, Mrs. Hoover, and Ambassador Pietecar attended a formal welcome for guests from the Army Navy and other groups. The Utah steamed at about 15 knots toward Hampton Roads as the ship headed east of Porto Rico en route to the destination.
Adams Weber-Scott and Bina Scott attend the ceremony. The couple Adametweer John Baximore wed by Rev. Charles E Wehier, pastor of the Presbyterian church, at the Presbyterian manse Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock.
Purely Personal items recount Mrs Green Clay Gondice and family gatherings. Catherine Webler and Margaret Welder return from Christmas. Catherine teaches English at Marshall College and Margaret works with the New York Public Library. Several relatives and friends are named as they spent Christmas Day with Horine and Leatherman families in Middletown and nearby areas.
Among the sick Mrs Robert B Thomas is very ill with pneumonia at her home 3 East Charro street Mr Thomas is ill with influenza Mr L G Bartgis has recovered from grippe Mr O F Amick a clerk at the Francis Scott Key hotel is ill with influenza at his Bedford Pa home Mr J Russell Zimmerman confined to his room with grippe Franklin H Harrington confined to his room with exippe
Community notes list guests and family health updates including Mrs Pearl Gooneller and Alyy as guests of honor at New Market Sponceller last, while Little Lee Kindley recovers from Frederick City Hospital. Several residents like Murray Kindley and Kate Baker are noted as ill and others visit relatives during the holidays. Numerous names and places appear in the holiday community roundup.
Emmitsburg notes list Mr and Mrs William Prailey and family from Washington visiting relatives. Earie Kugler returns to work in Waynesboro Pa. and resumes position at Bousec’s drug store. Charles Harner and son Richard visit Detour relatives over Christmas. Florence Miller visits Comrie Hoxe and Miss Gmma Muiis.
Margaret Arthur, 13, testifies in juvenile court about alleged bigamy by Ehimer Arthur who wed her and then his second wife. Authorities pursue annulment while the girl’s 13 month old daughter is involved. Other notes mention local visitors and Christmas gatherings in Tom’s Creek area.
The Taneytown community reports church Christmas entertainments well attended. Numerous families hosted dinners on Christmas Day including Miss Margaret Stott, Miss Anna Galt, and Mr. and Mrs. George Galt, among others. Many residents traveled to visit relatives in Littlestown Baltimore Silver Spring Washington D C and Hanover, with several local families hosting guests and enjoying holiday gatherings.
Local notices list the Frederick Art Club meeting on January 16 with Mrs. Charles Byer as host. The Fire Department is thanked for their work confirming the size of a plant and aiding safety. Community advertisers include Garber Baring Co and Glenn O. Garsor, with a note about a Christmas Cantata and a postponed event at Carmel.
Public notices announce executors of Charles C. Zeigler estate seek claims by August 1 1927 with final settlement conditions. Also court order for audit hearing January 11 1928 and public sale of Frederick County Maryland real estate including two parcels with detailed deeds and terms of sale cash on delivery and April 1 1928 conveyancing duties.
Fragmentary report notes an unusual incident involving a cook, a named animal, and a cave setting. Authorities provided cautious statements, with no injuries reported and limited detail on sequence or cause.
The Citizens National Bank of Preger tek Maryland announces its annual directors election to be held on the second Tuesday end of January 1938 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Attending officers include Juscett D. Bakes chair, William GC cashier, J. Teavras Teumas assistant cashier, with nominees Newman, GaMenm Holmes Baxce and Basen among others.
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