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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
6
The Daily News explains its affiliation with the Associated Press and its reprint rights. It notes the semi weekly edition Whe Semi Relay News published Tuesdays and Fridays, with mail subscriptions $1.25 in advance. It advertises modern printing capabilities for books and job work at low prices.
The piece urges July 1919 vacationists to explore American scenery rather than travel abroad. It highlights Maryland and nearby locales such as Mount Vernon across the river, Luray and Natural Bridge in Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Braddock Heights, and Frederick city as ideal, affordable getaways rich in history and natural beauty.
Miss Elizabeth G Schafer daughter of Mrs Sarah C Schafer of 40 East Princess street York Pa married Dr Ray W Osborne dental surgeon of Pittsburgh Pa at Grace Reformed church York. Ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Frederick A Rupley uncle of the bride. The bride’s family connections link to Middletown and Christ Reformed Middletown. Agnes Blower and Walter Sweeney wed earlier at the bride’s home Wednesday evening.
Fragmentary note quotes a surgeon praising a patient’s recovery from an appendix operation. The dialogue mentions a patient who survived twelve hours post op and a witty remark about Madge Wombat and a long-docketed case, all from the Kanaes City Journal.
Personal notices from Thurmont and Frederick County recount visitors and travelers including Sire William Hit of Des Moines visiting near Thurmont, Miss Kathryn Flory returning from Waynesboro, Pennsylvanians Rose Hays and Charles Hays in Thurmont, and many others. The text traces trips to Columbus Ohio for the Methodist Centenary, washups from France, discharges at Camp Meade, and weekend plans in Stevens City and Luray Virginia, with family and friends visiting local homes.
Twenty years ago in Frederick, sixty seven Art Club members rode a decorated special car to Myeraville and Braddock Heights with supper at the Heights. Knights of Pythias Mountain City Lodge No 29 hold a picnic at Braddock Heights with a full ceremony and committee lineup. The Walkersville Band serenaded The News in the morning.
A Frederick County readership notes an influx of summer travel despite war restrictions. Many plan northern trips and Atlantic City visits while seaside towns attract inland residents. Ocean City and Braddock Heights draw local visitors, with Mack mentions of Ridge Summit, Pen Mar, Sarpery Fairy, Mountaintop areas, and Great Lakes and Maine as lighter options.
Demobilization at Camp Meade ceased Thursday and the facility will become a training and concentration center for troops. The camp has housed changing units since 1917, including National Guard, National Army, and Seventy-ninth Division recruits, with many Frederick County draftees trained there. The big Franklin tank camp remains with 2000 tanks ready, and most of the reservation has ended rental arrangements. It is unclear if the camp will be permanent.
A brief notice indicates a touring item in good condition available for sale at a bargain. Interested buyers may exchange for eight road later. Contact via Address Box 702 News for details.
Bank’s condition as of June shows total assets around 1.70 million dollars including loans, deposits, U S securities, and cash in vault. Officers certify accuracy with cashiers JW L Carty and directors listed. local notices advertise for sale posts and dogs in Frederick Maryland.
A 1919 financial statement for Walkersville Savings Bank Maryland lists loans and overdrafts totals 486, etc. with U.S. bonds, bank home, real estate, mortgages, and reserves. Liabilities show capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, dividends unpaid, and deposits including savings.
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