Lost Frederick man’s heirs claim $10,000 estate
Lewis Matson and Mrs. Laura Brown, both Frederick residents, heirs of John W. Matson who died in Cleveland after amassing $10,000 in stock and real estate. The estate, once escheated to Ohio, will be split with Matson’s children amid probate court action led by attorney Leo Wenberg and Judge Hadden, with administrator Judge Frederick A. Henry overseeing the imbecile guardian. The assets include $6,000 in Hocking Valley Railroad stock and $4,000 in real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Lewis Matson
Mason
Iaurm
Frederick
John W. Matson
John W. Maxon
Cleveland
Ohio
John
Union
J. C. Newman
St. John’s Baptist Church
Hagerstown
Newman
DeGrange Street
Laura Brown
Leo Wenberg
Hadden
Frederick A. Henry
Henry
Hocking Valley Railroad Company
The Art of Being Mean and War Correspondents
A collection of observations on mean conduct, war reporting origins, and plant peculiarities. The piece notes the danger of excessive generosity and the refined art of seeming kind while acting mean. It traces early war correspondence from Caesar to Gruneisen and mentions Lichena plants and a Boy Scouts expedition to Potomac camp Mar-Vir near Weverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Potomac
Weverton
Everr
Mar-Vir
Birthday Party Surprise For Evuabelle Crampton
Social notes recount a sixth birthday surprise for Evuabelle Crampton at her grandparents home near Middletown with a lawn party and feast. Guests include Miriam Ahalt Mabel Reyer Maya Ahalt Elinora Miller and many Huffer Ahalt and Moser family members attending. An elaborate dinner followed at the De Lauter home honoring two couples with a large gathering from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evuabelle Crampton
Joseph C. Huffer
Middletown
Miss Evatelle
Mariam Ahab
Oliver Huffer
Obrem , Huffer
Inclement Weather Dampens Braddock Heights Song Service
Despite heavy rain crowds declined at Braddock Heights song services and band concerts yet a strong program proceeded last night. Walter D. Mebrisin of Frederick and Mercersburg College graduate gave the principal address with Oskar B. Coblentz also speaking. Mrs. Joseph T. Wyles of Frederick sang a beautiful solo as the Braddock Heights Band under Prof Linn Stephens delivered an excellent concert. Commission notices list William J. Furdum and David Herschel as Justices of the Peace, and Frank Soppaston of Liberty named to the Industrial Home for Colored Girls board.
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Braddock Heights
Walter D. Mebrisin
Frederick
Mercersburg College
Oskar B. Coblentz
Joseph T. Wyles
Federick
Braddock Heights Tand
Linn Stephens
Old Mountain Top
E. G. Haugh
Harrington
William J. Furdum
Woodville
David Herschel
Eagle Pass Texas Gateway to Mexico Described in Colorful Sketch
A vivid portrait of Eagle Pass as a gateway between the United States and Mexico. The piece notes its Mexican American character, border railways, and nearby Ciudad Porfirio Diaz. It describes climate, travel conditions, and border camps with tropical shelter shelters improving troop comfort.
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Marvlind
Magle Pics
United States
Mexico
Brownsville
Laredo
Eagle Vaas
el Paso
Nuevo Leon
Eagle Pass
Chihuahua
Kmagle Pass
Ciudad
Spofford Junction
Giegle
Elough
Jachouk
Haar
Cedi
Momel
Weil
Tome
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Ho Grande
East Second Street
South Market St
Meat Price Rise Tied to Cattle Scarcity and Losses
A United States Department of Agriculture report notes that meat prices have climbed as supply fails to meet demand amid high cattle, sheep, and hog losses from disease and exposure. It cites annual cattle deaths of 2.06 to 3 million and hog losses up to 7 million, with the US consuming about twice as much meat as it produces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
America
Jaug
U.S
Germany and Russia amid prewar consumption totals
The text notes increased or shifting consumption in Germany before the war and in Russia, with mention of Great Britain and France and references to Jews and SOPARUNY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
France
Soparuny
Brunswick Motorists Halted For Licenses and Registrations
Motorcycle traffic officer C Bari Nikiek of Middletown stopped Brunswick motorists Thursday to check operators licenses and registrations. Two drivers were fined 2 dollars each for lacking licenses and registration certificates. Citizens protest the tactic, arguing a new law prohibits stops solely to display licenses. a protest has been filed with the Motor Vehicles Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motorey Trafic
C. Bari Nikiek
Middletown
Brunswick
John J. Jordan
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Purchases Property in Union Bridge by State's Attorney
State's Attorney Aaron R. Anders bought the old Union Bridge school house property at public sale for 900 dollars. He plans to convert the building into a dwelling and rent it, with about 21 acres of land. The schoolhouse was built by the Quakers. former owner Vo. Rep, uncle of Anders, planted poplars in 1890, now 75 feet tall.
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Attorn
Aaron R. Anders
Union Bridge
Anders
Vo. Rep
Union Bridge Pilot
Florida
Rep
Inequality in State Auto Fees Revealed by US Data
United States vehicle registrations rose to 2,445,664 with total fees and licenses over 48 million. New York led registrations with 255,247, while California topped revenue at 2,027,32 dollars and New York followed.
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New York
Office of Informat
United Pote Bey Oetment
Apuaenulture
United States
Nevada
New Jersey
Iowa
Alabama
Vermont
Minnesota
Texas
South Carolina
State
State Highway Department
Seme
California
New York State
Pennsylvania
Vever
Starts New Bus Line In Frederick By H Goldie Stauffer
Frederick resident H Goldie Stauffer launches a new bus line tomorrow using a seven passenger Studebaker touring car He will not run on a fixed schedule but will take passengers to any destination He recently left his job with the Frederick Gas and Electric Department of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway after several years of service The item notes that ammunition manufacturing often requires multiple establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Goldie Stauffer
Frederick
Stauffer
Studebaker
Frederick Gaserd Electric Department
Hagerstown
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SE. Waal
Slater
New York Sun
Julius Caesar
Gustavus Adolphus
G. L. Gruneisen
Spain
London Post
de Lacy Evans
Ikebena
William
Borah
Enator
Idaho
American Press Association
Elias Delauter
Claggett Summers
Harling E. Sponseller
Kas Delauter
Helen
Rebecca
E. H. Hummelbaugh
Catharine
Heights Song Service
James Roche
Melrose
Masa
Jongegner Life
Newa
the Rio Grande
Bronft
Antonio
Bagte Pass
Maryland
Nikirk
A. R. Anders
Old School
Strassburg
Alsace
Sey
Market St. Frederick, Md
Bon-Ton
Arch St
Philadelphia
Poplin
Palm Beach
Wera
Sile Crete
Foplin
Copenhagen
Mary Louisa Johnson
Oophans’ Court
Frederick County
Ryland
Louisa Johnson Clay
Jacob Rohrback
Orphans' Court
Benjamin Spriggs
Raraty Spurighs
T. A. Aa
Windsor Davis
Jugs
Boston
Zewls BK
South Market
Henry P. Fawrney
Belgium
Merry Mount
Booth’s Farm Agency
20Th St. N. J
Washington, D. C
EB. J. Winebrenner
Garrett
Pz Gaancs, Ja
Central Trust Building
Emory C. Crum
Eward Ekepner
Wilson P. Wabith
Kepner & Smith
North Market Strep
Frederick, MD
ELECTRIC banc _ PRINTING
Ok Wen
W. Saker
City
Industrial Insurance Dept
Aed Commission
Insurance
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