Edison Visit to County Recalled in Centennial Note
Henry Holzapfel Jr of Potomac Edison recalls Thomas Edison’s 1921 Washington County trip. He writes of a July camp on The Island at Licking Creek in Spencerville with Edison, President Harding, Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford and others, and a gospel service organized by the campers.
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Thomas Alya
Edison
Henry Holsapfel, Jr
Potomac Edison Co
Washington County
Holsspiel
Potomac Edison News
Licking Creek
Spectonville
Warren G. Harding
Harvey
Firestone
Tire
Ufacturer
Henry Ford
Holzapfel
Edison’s wit and deafness at camp visit noted
C H Roderick introduces Mr Holzapfel to Edison at a camp gathering in which the prolific inventor jokes about sleep and aging. Edison mocks a claim about naps and remarks on church services, while his deafness leads to humorous exchanges with attendees.
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C. H. Roderick
Hagerstown
Edison
Holzapfel
Roderick
Card of Thanks for Mary N Dixon
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of Mary N Dixon. Gratitude for Sowers and use of cars is gratefully acknowledged. Signed by her sister Mrs. M Retta Norris Adv.
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Mary N. Dixon
M. Retta Norris
In Memoriam Gordon Family Remembrance
In loving memory of W. B. Gordon who passed away one year ago on February 10 1946. Dear father you are not forgotten though on earth you are no more. By His Children. Also remembered by Gordon family members with sad affection and prayers for the departed father one year since his passing.
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Gordon
W. B. Gordon
William B. Gordon
Father
Earth
Soprano Frances Greer Featured in Hagerstown Opera
Soprano Frances Greer a 28 year old Met Opera artist with 48 Met performances and 11 leading roles, appears in Hagerstown Civic Music Association concert on Thursday February 20 at 8:30 p m in the high school auditorium. She has performed with Sir Thomas Beecham and Brent Walter and toured with Charles L Wagner's company.
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Frances Greer
Metropolitan Opera Association
Hagerstown
Metropolitan Opera
New York
Brent Walter
Met
Oscar
Marzelline
Fidelio
Thomas Beecham
Miss Greer
Nannetta
Metropolitan
Musetta
Charles L. Wagner
Toronto
Montreal
The
Greer
Hagerstown Civic Music Association
Hagerstown High School
India Lawyers Call to Abolish Jury System
Madras province lawyers conference, a leading Indian legal body, urged ending the jury system citing greater evils than benefits. They argue juries abroad by British influence misfit Indian mentality and bias toward local friends and neighbors.
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Madura
Iidia
Lawyers Conference
Madras
India
Thas
Shreveport Woman Postpones Death Claim at 100th Birthday
Shreveport on February 10 reports Mrs. Rosaline Rauscheck Hendrick who had vowed to die on her 100th birthday February 13 said at a premature party that he can post pone it if he wants to.
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Shreveport
Rosaline Rauscheck Hendrick
Tilghmanton Notes Report Hospital Admission
Mrs J D Kemp was admitted for an operation with her condition reported as fair. Her son J Webster of Roanoke and daughter Mrs Kevin Barnhart attended. Mrs Jeremiah Mongan and Mrs Albert Moats are noted as not well. Mrs Charles Kaetzel of Chewsville visited Mrs Oscar Stone. Thefts reported by Mr and Mrs George Bakes of White Rock chickens. Children and grandchildren of the area mentioned.
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J. D. Kemp
J. Webster
Roanoke
Kevin Barnhart
Jeremiah Mongan
Charles Kaetzel
Chewsville
Oscar Stone
Evans Poffenberger
George Bakes
White Rock
Albert Moats
Scott Whitmore
Joseph Delauder
Relief for gas and stomach discomfort with SSS Tonic
An advertisement claims SSS Tonic boosts gastric juice flow to aid digestion and relieve sour meals and gas. It links improved digestion to stronger blood and better sleep, urging readers to purchase from drug stores and join “millions” of satisfied users.
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Dez
Roberts Couple Seallers and Reformatory Worker Return
Mr and Mrs Allie Roberts are described as seallers. On Sunday Mrs Roberts has been ill. David Hamby a reformatory employee on duty in the summer due to an accident has returned to work.
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Allie Roberts
New Flexible Truss Promises Ease for Rupture Sufferers
Kansas City ad offers a $3.50 truss as a present for trial. The device is described as inconspicuous and comfortable, without leg straps, elastic belts, or bulky springs, and allegedly holds rupture with ease. Free descriptive circular available by mail.
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Physician's
Koch Bldg
Main
Kansas City
Missouri
Trail Club Plans Half Day Hike From Crampton's Gap to Weverton
Maryland Appalachian Trail Club members plan a 6.17 mile Sunday afternoon hike from Crampton's Gap atop South Mountain to Weverton Heights overlooking the Potomac. Coleaders Ira Martin and Elizabeth Powell cite easy terrain with scenic views and the War Correspondent's Arch at Crampton's Gap. Reservations via Lee Snyder or Ira Martin required by 5 p.m. Friday Feb 11.
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Maryland Appalachian Trail Club
Crampton’s Gap
South Mountain
George Alfred Townsend
Weverton Heights
Potomac
Coleaders
Ira Martin
Elizabeth Powell
Crampton's Gap
Lee G. Snyders
MATC
Carl
Club to Mark 13th Anniversary With April Special Meeting
Ton Heim announces plans for a special April meeting of the general membership to commemorate the local hiking club's thirteenth founding anniversary.
Downsville Society Notes and Obituary Update
The Women's Club met at the Jarrett home on Wednesday. Brown C. Long visits Edith Slifer in Chicago and the Slifers’ Kansas children. Miss Mamie Long reports Mrs. Fred Witt’s sudden Newark death. she was Carrie Weaver formerly of Downsville, survived by husband and two daughters Florence and Ethel.
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Downsville
Fen
Hugh Jarrett
Brown C. Long
Edith Slifer
Chicago
Long
John Slifer
Kansas
Mamie Long
Fred Witt
Newark
N J
Carrie Weaver
Florence
Ethel
Mrs Ida Lyddan Swope and Reed couple relocate
Mrs Ida Lyddan Swope and the newly married Mr and Mrs Charles Reed plan moves. The Reeds purchased a house at Halfway and will relocate there this Sunday.
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Ida Lyddan Swope
Gétiys- Iburg
Waa
Charles Reed
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Danzer ‘Metal Works Company
Downey Bros
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Income Tax Service
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Memoriam
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Triangle
Milly’s
Frances Geer
Better:homes, Inc
W. Wash, &J
Johns Manville
Thomas & Sons, Inc
Wase Washington Oe
Phese i
Hagerstown Spring Works, Inc
Maryland Avenue
Houcehold Finance
Finswer & Inveations
Loen
Flereris
Poteston
Greece
Joana
Horsdort
Public Square
Flor
T &B
Ees
Truman
White House
Robert E. Hannegan
Tom C. Clark
Hannegan
New York City
Tilghmanton Letter
Franklin Self Service
Franklin St
Trail Club
Weverton
Kaybee Peoples Store
Glass Coffee Brewers
Franklin Furniture Store
W. Antietam St
Bible’s
Free Su — Awaderstownr
Solorful, New
J. Ralph Fiery “the
Wall Paper
Franklin Street
Parattom Sc
Kane
Smith Furniture Co
W. Franklin St
Sanders Howard’s Paint Store
E. Washington
Stonis
Cinder Supreme Concrete Block & ‘Products Inc
Lydia Old E. Pink
Pinkham
SEARS
Essors
Sears Roebuck
N. Potomac
Cosmopolitan
Lve
Robert Nathan
Robert Whittle
Amanda
America
Whitty
Morning Star
Stalin
Igor Geuzenko
Russia
Tella
Canada
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