Banquet Marks Opening Of New Banking Institution
Hagerstown opens Nicodemus National Bank with a banquet on the mezzanine. C. E. Hilliard explains the bank’s history from 1893 and Mrs. J G Steffey discusses the human side of banking. Speakers include Milton Kohler and H C Buel. The bank’s officers and directors are listed and the building committee is named. The bank will be opened for public inspection today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Hilliard
Nicodemus Bank
Hagerstown
Nicodemus National Bank
A.S. Mason
Washington
Hotel Hamilton
J. G. Steffey
H. C. Buel
Tilghman-Moyer Company
Allentown
Moyer
Charles E. Hilliard
M. Finley Seibert
Thomas H. Newnon
Wade H. Shervin
E. Guy Neikirk
Teller
Charles W. Cromer
G. W. Gardenour Co
E. Hilliard
W. Merrick Huyett
Milton Kohler
David Lesher
John J. Porter
A. S. Mason
Thomas L. Rickard
J. J. Porter
Young Aviator Lindbergh Leaves France Aboard Cruiser
Captain Lindbergh bade farewell at the American embassy in Paris as he prepared to depart for the United States. He received gifts including a gold Paris city medal presented by the municipal council president. He dined at the embassy with Ambassador and Mrs Herrick after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
France
Paris
Hotel Deville
Herrick
Mrs Ruth Aronson Kracke Wickey seeks divorce post wedding
New York reports Ruth Aronson Kracke Wickey married August 13 in a private ceremony and now seeks a divorce. The note adds a commentary on religion in public officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ruth Aronson Kracke Wickey
Buy and Build In Potomac Hills, an Exclusive Section
An ad highlights a residential area called Potomac Hills offering a buy and build option. It markets exclusivity and potential buyers are invited to inquire for details on parcels and development opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Hills
Washington County Tax Levy for 1927 Set at $1.58 Per $100
The 1926 levy table shows the state tax this year is 27 and eleven twenty-eighths cents per one hundred dollars, making a total tax of $1.58 and eleven twenty-eighths cents per $100. The combined tax last year was $1.61.
Death of Mrs Margaret C Bowman in Boonsboro at 87
Mrs Margaret C Bowman widow of John E Bowman died at her Boonsboro home Thursday at 11 45 am aged 87 years two months six days She was a U B church member and lifelong resident Survived by son Rev B S Bowman Philadelphia daughters Mrs J Calvin Flook Mrs Charles E Smith and Mrs Roger Bender all of Boonsboro Four grandchildren Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the U B church with Revs Wachter Zinkhan and Ashby officiating Interment in Boonsboro cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret C. Bowman
John E. Bowman
Boonsboro
U. B. Church of
B. S. Bowman
Philadelphia
J. Calvin Flook
Charles E. Smith
Roger Bender
Funeral services for Clinton Stouffer at Kraisa Home
The funeral for Clinton Stouffer is held this afternoon at 3 o clock at Kraisa Funeral Home 139 North Potomyc Street with Rev Scott R Wagner officiating. Interment follows at Ros Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Stouffer
Kraisa Funeral Home
North Potomyc Street
Scott R. Wagner
Ros Hill Cemetery
Daley Oscar R. Daley dies at 74 in Greencastle home
Oscar R. Daley died Friday at 1 p.m. at his home 227 Norway avenue after paralysis. He was 74 and had been ill four years, bed confined nine days. A Church of the Brethren member over 50 years, he is survived by wife Mary S. and children J C Heckman, W C, Charles E, H L, N D Daley all of this city, sister Mrs Benjamin Myers, brother James A. Daley of Greencastle, 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at the Church of the Brethren with Rev. A M Dixon officiating. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery. Flowers omitted per request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar R. Daley
Norway Avenue
Church of the Brethren
Mary S
J. C. Heckman
W. C
Charles E
H. L
N. D. Daley
Benjamin Myers
James A. Daley
Greencastle
A. M. Dixon
Rose Hill Cemetery
Funeral service for Mrs. E B Sefton set for June 4
The funeral for Mrs. E. B. Sefton will be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 4 from her home at 1403 Virginia Avenue. Interment will follow at Thurmont, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Sefton
Virginia Avenue
Thurmont
Building Permits for Multiple Properties Warns of Additions
George H. Sheetz requests a bay window and addition at 721 Summit avenue. H. D. Koedzel seeks a frame bungalow on East Franklin street. D. A. Thomas plans an addition to Polack's shoe shop at 57 North Jonathan street. C. F. Manious applies for a garage at 605 George street. Charles Presgraves proposes a frame shed at 223 James street. C. W. Hoffman files for a garage at 111 Hamilton boulevard.
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George H. Sheetz
Summit Avenue
H. D. Koedzel
Franklin Street
D. A. Thomas
Jonathan Street
Polack
C. F. Manious
George Street
Charles Presgraves
James Street
C. W. Hoffman
Hamilton Boulevard
Gratitude for Support After Mrs Eva B. Jones Death
The Fridinger family extends thanks to friends and volunteers for blood donors, flowers, car use, and kindness shown after the accident and death of Mrs. Eva B. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva B. Jones
C. Fridinger
County Board Cuts 3 Cents in Tax Rate
The county board reduced the road budget, saved on elections and reassessment costs, and set state taxes at 27 11/28 cents per $100. The 1928 taxable base rose to $76,619,525, up from 1926, with about $4.25 million added to property and $2.3 million written off. Tax Supervisor Guy Gantz announced the figures after 6200 assessments and auto depreciation affecting the base.
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Riess Stranes
Cicsecseeereseee
Eees
Circuit Court
Juvenile Court
Register of Wills
Court Magistrates Inquisitions
COCO
Maryland
Bellevue Seer
Free Library Association
Washington County
Seem
Guy Gantz
Mr. Gantz
Washington County Free Library Hours Change Notice
Beginning June 1 the Washington County Free Library will have new hours. Open weekdays 10 AM to 6 PM. Tuesday and Friday 10 AM to 9 PM. Children's Room weekdays 1 PM to 6 PM. Saturdays 10 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 5 PM. Ady.
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Washington County Free Library
Ady
O. K. Barber Shop Cuts Prices On Haircuts
The O. K. Barber Shop at 17 S. Jonathan St. announces reduced prices starting Saturday June 4. Hair cut now 35 cents and shave 15 cents.
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O. K
S. Jonathan St
President Coolidge Heads to Review United States Fleet
Washington June 3 President Coolidge departed aboard the Mayflower for Hampton Roads to review the U S fleet of 98 vessels from near Cape Henry. He travels with Mrs Coolidge, Secretary Wilbur and Mrs Wilbur, Admiral Ederle and Mrs Ederle. The grand review near Old Point Comfort will begin about 12 30 p m and last about ninety minutes as ships pass in single and double columns at ten knots down Thimble Shoals channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Hampton Roads
United States
Cape Henry
Wilbur
Admiral Ederle
Naval Operations
Ederle
Old Point Comfort
Old Point
Newport News
Norfolk Naval Base
Thimble Shoals Channel
Library shelves this week June 1 1927 new titles
Books added to the library include Beman Farm Relief Bottome Related Reckoning Bromfield The Green Bay Tree Bruns Shadows and Lights Jennings Complete Home Landscape Mather American Spirit In Art Norton China and the Powers Wyman Two American Pioneers Seba Smith and Elizabeth Oakes Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beman
Bottome
Bromfield
Green Bay
Bruns
Jennings
Mather
Norton
China
The
Powers
Wyman
Seba Smith
Elizabeth Oakes Smith
Cheon Tea and Glassware Sale Listing
4 lb Cheon tea and 144 dozen cut glass tea glasses offered at 49 cents each or 95 cents for a set. D Kenny Co, Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Cheon
D. Kenny CO
Chamberlain Slightly Hurt In Auto Accident
Sir Austen Chamberlain British foreign secretary was slightly injured when a woman stepped into the path of his car in Whitehall Square. The chauffeur swerved to avoid her, the collision caused glass damage, and Chamberlain was treated at Westminster Hospital before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Austen Chamberlain
Foreign Office
Sir Austen
Whitehall Square
Westminster Hospital
Automobile Club Opens Maryland Office in Hamilton
W. Price Ambrose of the Automobile Club of Maryland opens an office in Hamilton. The note hints at Zionism facing slow progress due to practical tasks like plowing versus visiting a post office for a check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Price Ambrose
The
Automobile Club of Maryland
Hamilton
Jerusalem
Eskimo Family in Hagerstown Promotes Alaska Education
An Eskimo family active in Hagerstown showcases education among Alaska natives. While they discuss the U S Bureau of Education program aiding native life and knowledge, a member crochets lace and answers questions at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
U. S. Bureau of Education
R. C
Bay and Buila In Potomac Hills Exclusive Section
Exclusive Potomac Hills neighborhood area Bay and Buila features a gated residential enclave with private roads and estate lots. Real estate listings describe mature trees, scenic views, and custom homes in a sought after community.
Look For Names On the Classified Page
Daily notice instructs readers to visit the Herald-Mail office to claim two tickets to Nixon's Academy by presenting names found on the classified page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald-Mail
Nixon
Academy
Knights of Pythias Leader Thomas Meares Dies at 80
Captain Thomas D. Meares, master of the Supreme Ex-Chequer of the Knights of Pythias, died suddenly in Wilmington on June 3. He was a Confederate veteran and over 80 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
Thomas D. Meares
The
Knights of Pythias
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Buy and Builet
Ane
Steffey
Hoffman Staley Elec. CO
Locust St
Conomac Park
McCardell Family Adm
Gents
Studebaker
Tire Motor & Tire Co
Oak Hill Ave
R. F. Bower & Co
W. Washington St
BOARD
Berkley Springs
MacKenzie Drug Co
S. Potomac St
Morris Pashen
Woodman of the World
S. M. Bloom
Mayflower
Washington CO. Library
Kiwanis
Ralph A. Amerman
Scranton
Kiwanis International
Memphis
Tenn
Chamberlain
Automobile Club
Bay and
Bulla
Potomac Hille
Groh Realty CO
W. Washington Sr
Central Garage
East
Baltimore Street
H. P. Hartman
Brougham
Detroit
f.C.b. Detroit
Chrysler
Fedco
H. W. Hart CO
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