City Spends Large Sum on Street Work
The Board of Street Commissioners spent £239,044.82 on funding, maintenance, and repair of streets and alleys in Hagertown during 192%. The annual report by H. B. Rhodes, street superintendent, notes the biggest outlay was rebuilding Washington Street from Jonathan to Summer, costing $10,268.28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Street Commissioners
Hagertown
H. B. Rhodes
Washington Treet
Jonathan
Ester and
Ong
Maryland Merchandising Manager Wanted For Longstanding Firm
A Maryland based business with over 60 years of history seeks a experienced merchandising leader in meat and grocery sectors. The ideal candidate will carry the company message with dignity, engage merchants, and assist expansion efforts. Interviews will be arranged after applicants submit full details of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Thorsp
Costs of street rebuilding and drains in Hagerstown 1927
The city and state agencies, including the Steel Company, Potomac Edison, and the State Roads Commission, funded rebuilding of seventeen streets and drains. Major expense came from Garlinger Avenue work at 13180 dollars, with total street repairs and alleys costing 11283.74, plus 78547.03 spent on materials. City forces owned equipment valued at 20464.06 and snow removal cost about 600 dollars.
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Tts
Steel Loard
Potomac Edison Company
State Roads Commission
Tty
Cfty
Distinguished Frenchwoman to present autographed tributes in Detroit
Mme de Jouvenel arrives in America for a ceremony in Detroit on January 25 to present Mrs. Hangeline Lindbergh with a voice of autographed tributes from France's leading men. Grace Snyder and brothers Leroy and Lester Blyor visited Friday with Ma and Mrs. Richard Blyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine. C. ‘Boas de Jouvenel
Hangeline Lindbergh
France
Mme Ds Jouxane
America
Detroit
Grace Snyder
Brothers
Leroy and
Lester
Richard Bly
Tanlac Claimed To Relieve Digestive Troubles and Fevered Turmoil
A testimonial ad touts Tanlac as a cure for stomach troubles, headaches, dizziness, and loss of energy. It claims improved digestion, liver function, appetite, vigor, and sleep, with a money back guarantee and a price under two cents a day. A Washington, D.C. resident endorses its effects and urges readers to buy through their druggist.
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Taniac
G. C. Grimsley
Potomac Ave
Washington, D.C
Tanlac
Report Filed On Road Work In Washington County
The report by Abram Shunk foreman to the Board of County Commissioners covers 14 miles of bound roads, 58 miles repaired and 28 piles offered at a stand. About 20 tons of tar were used in repairs and roughly 7,000 for repair work. Around 4,600 was spent on repairing bridges. The year saw 109,000 gallons of tar, 8,000 gallons of cold water, and 68 barrels of tar were laid. The county used 400 feet of culvert pipe with 200 tons of c bins. Equipment bought included one crushing outfit, an engine crusher and bin, two roller ensembles, one stationary boiler, and two one-man graders. A five ton truck and tunnel equipment were added. Pensioners’ investigations will follow lodging of complaints with the Board. Washington County pays about 3,500 to around 200 pensioners annually, separate from Bellevue hospital costs. Sums to individuals range from 10 to 15 dollars, saving the county money by this system.
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Abram Shunk
Counly
Wag
Board of County Commissioners
Yerrdey
Share Yhet
Board of County Commissioner
Washington County
Bellevue
Alishouse
Ballevac
Neikirk Farm Sells at 97 75 An Acre in Washington County
A Washington County farm described as a splendid price sold for 97 75 an acre to Garland Grok along the Western pike. The sale notes that higher values exist but this parcel near endtown is considered strong. Other local farms like the Pinkett property and properties on Corbett street change hands with prices around six thousand dollars and sixty three dollars per acre.
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Washington County
Jane
Garland Grok
Naikirk
Bushmerr
Pinkett
iLaNn Boc
Corbett Street
Joseph C. Snyder
Bell
K. Webster Groh
Walnut Point accident injures Mr Walter Frush
Walnut Point reports Mr Walter Frush, escorting by his son-in-law FP Usaver, was struck by a falling log from a loaded hayloft causing a severe head injury and unconsciousness. Mr Frush's in-law is named D Usaver. witnesses include Mr and Mrs William Boward and Mrs bar.
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Walter Frush
Mn Frust
D. Usaver
Mr. Trush
Prush
Win. Boward
Mra
Bar
Britain Rewards Jap For Forty Years Service At Embassy
In a recognition of his faithful service to the British embassy at Toshio Nakaisuru received a decoration. A closeup of the aged Jap was made public at Maungus ville as Mr and Mrs Howard Sprecher and daughter Ethel with Miss Nora Sprecher and J. M. Sprecher spent Thursday with air and Mrs Roy Kendall of Williamsport assisting in butchering. Several local families were noted in visits and farm movements including the Bussard property and Imyetis Gross Pikes. The Home Department visitors of St Pan’s Sunday school were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Burgan with Mr Turgan as superintendent.
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Naka-isuru
Toshio
Muwen
Familly
Maugunssville
and Myre
Howard Sprecher
Ethel
Nora Sprecher
J. M. Sprecher
Air
Roy Kendal
Williamsport
Reeber
Bilis
Mon. Gay
Williamasport
W. Sprecher
Carmen
Ethel Widmer
Clearspring
R. HE. Burgan
Tanily
Home Department
St. Pan's
J. B. Burgan
Turgan
J. A. Selbert
Duties of that Visitors at Home Department Talk
Mr H A Snyder and Mr J A Seibert spoke on duties of visitors with the Home Department. After the business, refreshments were served. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs Keller Rowe, Mr and Mrs J A Seibert, Mr and Mrs Won Boworth, Mr and Mrs R B Snyder, Mrs Chas Cunningham, Mr Allen Sebneniey, Mr and Mrs R E Burgan, Alipete Burgan, Elizabeth Hires, Lavaca Snyder, Arthur Burgan, Daykl, Milton and Leo Snyder. An ad for Fletcher's Castoria praised its safety for babies, noting relief from colic and fussiness and recommending parental consultation with a doctor when ill.
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Uth
Home Department
HA i Snyder
J. A. Seibert
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Man
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South Jonathan Street
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Washington, D. C
Norfolk, Va
Boston, Mass
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Quincy ,Mass
Dorchester, Mass
Malden, Mass
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Auto Supplies
RADIO
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Neikirk
Walnut Point
B.D. Meree
Britain
Fletcher
Hati
Iwules
Feldigaire
Toledo
McGray
Wash. St
Garver Furniture Co
North Potomas Street
Peoples Store
Washington St
Updegraff
Musey & Evans
Everly’s Department Store
Polly Preston
Strong
McCardell Bros
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