Sergeant Major William Geary Honored Posthumously
The Fleet Review notes the posthumous honor awarded to Sergeant Major William Geary of Harper’s Ferry, who gave his life serving in the Marine Corps during World War I. He led with distinction in Meuse-Argonne action near Belleau Wood and received the Distinguished Service Cross. General John A. Lejeune presented the decoration, witnessed by Marine Brigade owners and relatives of Geary.
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Geary
Marine Corps
Garry
Harper's
Perry
Washington
Ian
Ferry
Fpiset
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Marian Serpe
Wemrine
Bellau Wood
Osthengorsty
Ceneril
John A. ‘Lejeune
Chuan Aigery
Essington
Lejeune
Marine Brigade
Lajgene
Fancy Sleeved Clad Crane Draped in Gold Embroideries
A description of a draped gown with a fawn black crane motif in blueves, featuring white george-i efte creme tones, heavy gold bead heads, and gold floss embroidery.
Notable Visitors and Club Plans in Greencastle
Greencastle items note Dr. and Mrs. J M Marshall of Philadelphia visiting Dr. and Mrs. John M Stover. Marshall led the veterinary corps in WWI and served as state veterinarian for eight years. Alice did of Hagerstown visits Miss Sue Brively. Travelers Club announces 1922 23 programs, Ohio Club plans winter nature study led by Wred Ziegler Jr. and Franklin County Nature Club. Alfred Lesher and wife depart for Philadelphia for winter. Harriet Patton of Chambersburg visits Annie M. Biter. Morganthall and Whitmore guests at Samuel Petrie’s home.
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Greencastle
Nav
J. Marshall
Philadelphia
John M. Stover
Marshall
Veterinary Department
University of Pennsylvania
Alice
Hagerstown
Sue
Travelers Club
Canada
Ohio Club
Wred ‘Ziegler, Jr
Franklin
Nature Helub
Hawart Morganthall
Waynesboro
Lila Whitmore
Loysville
Samuel Petrie
East Baltimore St
Alfred Lesher
Harriett Patton
Chambersburg
Annie ‘M. Biter
Pinchot Named Governor Elect of Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot is governor elect of Pennsylvania by a 213000 vote majority, with Republicans still facing Democratic gains in eight of 26 districts. Pepper and Reed polled far more votes than Pinchot, while grade crossing accidents rose during 1922.
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Ny International News Service
Philadelphia
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Republcan
George Wharton Pepper
David A Reed
Pinchot
Evangelist A T Ronk Sermon Draws Good Attendance
The First Brethren Church held a well attended service on Tuesday evening as Evangelist A T Ronk delivered a forceful sermon on The Resurrection of the Body. A second sermon titled A Home Run was announced for Wednesday evening. Also noted were fashion items like metal-cloth gowns and fur borders, and an ad for a rheumatic remedy at Kustsley Drug Stores.
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First Brethren
Didea Tmiin
A. T. Ronk
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Borileria
Sable
Bath
Eckema
Arthur N. Laith
Pearl St
Newark
Ran- Sowa
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Agus Aughinbaugh
Kustsley Drug Stores
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D. H.W. Hunter
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Spreity
Bolivia
Maryland
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