Commencement and Awards at Georgetown Vstleze
The seventy fourth Georgetown commencement was held with spectators at Gaston Hall. The Dableren medal for calculus was awarded to Edwani L Revs of New York, and Stephen L Hares of Washington received the Hofras mathematical medal. Bowles and Shafer earned diplomas at Mt Tons High School. Prof. Pretisman, Prof. Avis, Glenn Workington and others spoke. Bowles and Shafer delivered orations. An accident at Union Knitting Mills scalded John Fresiman and his father. Church and other local notes follow with general health and patent medicine advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Stephen L. Hares
Washington
Mitons High School
Walsh
Eduard L. Bowles
Joan D. Shafer
Pretisman
Pathe Instruction
Avis
Privcipal
Middletown High School
Glenn H. Workington
Hers Hotlmeier
Bert Stresser
Preyer
Homeier
Bowius
Mil Aletown
Shafer
Ret. Bengetresser
Prettyman
Worthington
Rerettymian
Mae
Gapland Turnpike Plan Tied To Historic Gap Battle
A June meeting at Gapland discussed a proposed turnpike from Gapland to Claggett's Station. Washington County officials and Burkittsville farmers subscribed funds, with Hagerstown backing the plan as a step toward macadamizing southern roads near Middletown. The piece recalls Civil War actions at Burkittsville and_Crampton's Gap, noting Col Lamar's charge and later burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Run
Berkittsville
Geplach
Berkitteville
Washington County
Gap- Sand
Gesrze Aif
Port of Gapland
Crampton’s Gap
Catoctin
Middletown
Vailey
Gap Jend
Anastietam
McClellan
Lee
Frederick
Harper's Ferry
Line Ridge
Pranklin
Cieneral Jackson
Fan
Buckeystone
Jeters
Burkittsville
Fluermopolin
Hine UeLizh
Mocussin
Slocum
Cobbs Georgia
Lamar
Col. Lamar
Mississippi
Cobb
Gamar
Air
Townsend
Gapland
Claggett
Hagerstown
Midetown
Gipland
Jeferson
Bronewick
Ciaggett
Hesterstown
Catoctin Valley
Jesus
Stilst
Fredericks County Health Veins and Vital County Ties
A fragmented 19th century notice extols energy and industry shaping Fredericks County. It likens Fredericks City to the body’s lungs and veins, urging unity among towns as growth beckons toward neighboring areas, while warning against pride that harms the county’s whole. The piece shifts to a mix of medical advertisements and patent cures for heart, cough, and digestive ailments from Garrett & Pearree and local druggists, reflecting era commerce and public health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industris
Frederics
Fredericks
Zerpine
Ray
Luav
Rip van
Eltiz
Hlar
Old End
Ule
Frederich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily News
Union Knitting Mills
Johnnie
John Fresiman
Hiis
Rand
Dr. Goodell
Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Reformed Church
Mechanicstown
James Addison Ingle
Grace P. E. Church
Weshingsten
D. C
Constantinople
Uogtetter
ROYAL
Perry Davis
Oub County
Garrett & Petrie
Miles
Alphnso Hempthug
Hore
Mites
Jif Miller
Valparaiso
J. D. Taylor
Lopuosport
Icd
A. Gurdoer
Fiat
Marvel
Garrote & Pearrt’s
Shiloh
Austors
Iracker
Garrett & Pearre
Dreg Biste
Steiner Bros
Victor
Leo'e
New York
Swift
S.S
S. S
Atlania
Wee Dogtor Acker
Broadway
New York City
England
America
Ito W. H. Hooler & No
Kew Turk
Beechaw
de Merce
Tikes Welcham
Helras
Levenshire
Parrish
Nia Tia
Maryland Drug and Chemical CO
Ade
Bay
B. & O. Depot
Frederick Smd
Jacob M. Mainhart
Nayi Sdeedawis
Edward Hewes
STEAR
Eas Sre Engines
Shaftutg
General Machine and
REPAI
Canning House Frachie
Warflen Manufacturing Sei
North
Baltimore
Catelogues
Morhanics
Pratt Sprorum
FLONT
Sahm & Dill
Slx
Market St
DR. Hartley
N. Butaw St
Baltimore, Md
Coe
Brish Bros
United States
Gericke
G. W. M. Rsller
National Steam Uns
Middledown
Fey
Das Jo
House OF Ca. CO
Patrick Dtreer
Frederick, Sd
Frederick Stove House
D. Thomas& Coo
E. A. C. Fox
East Patrick Street
Uyersuyers
Furnit
TH. N. Richison & Sons
Leonard Cleanable
EARTH
Leonario GreaNaghe
Peecuurss
Aso Toms
Freevers
N. J. Willow & Son
Excelsior Stove House
East Patrick ST
Rederick, HD
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