Oswald Named People’s Man in Washington County
A tribute to Mr. Oswald highlights his long service as county clerk in Maryland. The piece lauds his efficiency, accessible manner, and trusted leadership, noting praise from state auditors and The Baltimore Sun. It details his community roles, church service, and steady rise from humble beginnings to public trust.
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Chean
Washington
Oswald
Maryland
Washington County
The
Baltimore Sun
St. Louis Lutheran Church
Church Council
Washington County Hospital Association
Mutual Insurance Company
Hagerstown Bank
Rose Hill Cemetery Company
Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows
Masonic Fraternity
Geo. B. Oswald
Hagerstown
Cavetown
Memorial Home Work Underway in Middletown
Work has begun on Middletown Memorial Hall to be erected on the Remsburg property beside the United Brethren Church. The Remsburg home, bought by Philip B. Flook, will be moved to the country and used as a dwelling while a new foundation is prepared for the hall. Construction of the building is hoped to start soon.
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Middletown
Remsburg
United Brethren’ Church
Rensburg
Philip B.flook
Ias
French delegation heads to armament talks in Washington
The French delegation led by Premier Brian arrives in Washington for the initiation of the armaments conference scheduled to begin today. The group travels amid heightened security as they prepare to engage in key treaty discussions.
Deaths in Virginia a brief obituary notice
Conf mavies meee Bennet of near Waynton Virginia died suddenly Wednesday evening of heart disease aged in Bealdes widow he had five daughters Mrs Bes bongo Ve y DUBE hie OW Var Mrs dies Mews Dalay a We Va and Mrs Shesheygony Va Meardinebure WW red me RG Ha nh
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Bennet
Waynton
Bealdes
Bes Bongo
Democrats Win on Merit Says Governor
Snow Hill Md Oct 29 Governor Ritchie rallied in the southeast to declare Democrats will win next month by merit not mere power. He cited passed measures on schools roads corporate regulation care of the insane Workmen’s compensation conservation and aids to agriculture. He praised wartime legislation and tax cuts in 1920, urging voters to reelect a party he said has a constructive plan for efficient government and economy. The speech drew applause as he argued the party deserves support for its achievements.
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Snow
Hill
Ritchie
Snow Hill
Baltimore
Bay Ebi
Aplause
Dog Detective Discovers Revolver on 400 Yard Trail
Police dog traced a fugitive’s trail to its end in a West Orange New Jersey field exercise and recovered a revolver dropped during the pursuit. The event trained dogs for police work with field trials conducted in the area.
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West Orange
N. J
Hog cholera found in Boonsboro herd outbreak
Hog cholera continues to spread in Boonsboro district. The Bureau of Animal Industry of the U S Department of Agriculture reported new cases on the premises of David Stover Earl Glenn and Frank Barr near Boonsboro.
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Boonsboro
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
David Stover
Earl ‘Glenn
Frank Barr
Boonsoro
Mayor Courtenay orders married women resign for men out of work
Detroit officials say married women on the city payroll whose husbands are employed must resign to free positions for unemployed men. Mayor James Couzens announced the decision, aligning with a local unemployment committee recommendation.
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Detroit
James Couzens
Boy Dies at 13 After Scarlet Fever Strike
Cumberland reports 13-year-old Hary M. Boit, six feet tall and 160 pounds, died from scarlet fever. He attended Center Street Grammar School and was son of Mira Baltzal. Building permits issued for a two story frame house 24 by 37 feet on Howard Street.
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Cumberland
Hary M. Boit
Gol
Center Street Grammar School
Mira
Mettany Baltzal
Suburban Day Sales attract wide attention across states
The Hagers town Retail Bureau reports strong interest in Suburban Day sales with inquiries from Ohio Indiana and the Dakota region. The eighth monthly sale is planned for next Tuesday as merchants push to make it one of the biggest ever. Trade journals note the local sales appeal and growing participation.
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Hagers
Ohio
Indiana
Dakota
Gale
Subul
First Mummers Parade Set for Hagerstown Halloween Night
The Alsatia Club sponsors the first organized Mummers Parade in Hagerstown on Halloween. It forms on Prospect Street facing Washington Street at 8 oclock, marches to the Square, East on Washington Square north to Franklin, to Potomac on Franklin, to Jonathan on Jonathan, to Potomac again to the Square, ready by 8:20. Six prizes will be awarded at the square, open to all county residents, with a special section for children. The Alsatia Club leads, municipal, Western Maryland Bands provide music, and a police escort with the Mayor and City Council marching.
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Hagerstown
Hallowe’en
Alsatia
Prospect
Washington Sts
Byers Finds Business Better After Strike Settlement
Maxwell Byers president of the Western Maryland Railway Co reports stronger business as steel mills raise production and demand expands. October loadings exceed September by about 12 percent, and the resolved strike is seen as aiding a return to normal business activity. He notes cooperation to sustain the improvement.
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Maxwell €. Byers
Western Maryland Railway Company
Western Maryland
Perth
Mr. Byers
Apologizes to House Members Supper At Castillo Restaurant
A supper event is announced for Sunday evening October 30, 1921 from 5 30 to 8 p m at Castillo Restaurant located at 9 Potomag Street to apologize to house members.
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Castillo Restaurant
Potomag St
John N. Bowers for County Commissner Candidacy
A campaign note endorses John N. Bowers for county commissioner. It frames him as a worthy public servant who helps others and practices personal economy, urging voters to support his bid.
City Market Of Good Size Today
The market was well filled with vendors offering various goods despite frosts. Prices included roasting ears at 25 cents a dozen small, eggs 60 cents a dozen, persimmons 100 a square box, pumpkins 15 cents, chickens 0c, apples and butter 26 cents, cheese 20 cents, tomatoes 10 cents, dried corn 25 cents, walnuts 10 cents a basket, and lima beans 30s, along with homemade pies, pastries, and a candy stand in the market-house.
Markets report of prices for grains and foods
Market listing shows Flour at 6.00 to 10.00, wheat 1.05, screenings 80c, shelled corn 750, cracked corn 2.00, oats and bran around 1.40 to 1.65, corn chop 1.65, white corn meal 2.20, yes low corn meal 2.10, scratch feed 2.50, potatoes 1.75 to 2.00, butter 5 to 9 1/2c, creamery butter 45, meats and fats listed: shoulders 25-50c, bacon 20-26c, hams 40c, old chickens 25c, lard 1.60, young chickens 25c.
Furniture Wanted for Return Trip from Philadelphia
Wanted a load of furniture or merchandize on return trip from Philadelphia on November 2 1921. Call G W Mong at 917 Maryland Ave Hagerstown Maryland Phone 2047 W for details.
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Philadelphia
G. W. Mong
Maryland Ave
Hagerstown
Byrd Pays $100000 for Half Orchard
Winchester Oct 29 A deed recorded transfers one half undivided interest in the Melvin Green fruit farm a 231 acre Virginia orchard to State Senator Harry Byrd for 100000. Byrd already owned the other half stake making him the sole owner of the show orchard.
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Winchester
Riole
Virginia
Bhirley Carter
Harry F. Byrd
Melvin Green
Carter
Byrd
New Evidence Expected At Priest Murder Coroner Inquest
Lead and S D report new evidence in the Father Belknap murder at the coroner s inquest. County Attorney Fowler cites important developments and possible arrests. Bloodhounds traced from the murder scene through a snowstorm to the homes of Tony Bartolino and Simon Koontzman. Bartolino, 14, is said to have found the priest s body.
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United Press
S. D
Father Belknap
Fowler
Poorman’ S Gulch
Tony Bartolino
Simon Koontzman
Bartolino
Todays Stock Market Report by Freake Davies
Today stock market report from Freake Davies 16 S Jonathan St notes profit taking amid otherwise strong undertone. Rail stocks mixed, industrials show gains with American International General Asphalt and Mexican Petroleum highlighted. Market closes with lower volume and total 327000 shares traded. Becks Pastries and Cakes at the Plaza Confectionery 10-28-21.
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Freake. Davies
S. Jonathan St
American International
General Asphalt
Mexican Petroleum
Becks
Creamery Ad Urges Ice Cream Orders Now
An old newspaper snippet promotes ice cream from Sind's Creamery with a call to phone the line and place orders. It emphasizes value and quick service to solve the dessert dilemma, noting the Daily Mail result getter branding.
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Notiget
SIND
Maryland Railroad Moves Empty Coal Cars
Empty coal cars on the Maryland Railroad in this city are being moved on advancing tracks. Nearly a thousand cars have been moved in three days as they are rushed to mines to be filled with coal for shipment to various points in the eastern region. Cars needing repair will be sent to Maryland Junction for servicing.
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Maryland
Maryland Junction
Friedman defeats English champion in seventh round
New York October 28 Sauor Friedman of Chicago defeated Lrnie Rice English light welterweight champion in the scheduled 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden when Rice’s seconds threw in the towel in the seventh round.
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Friedman
New York
Sauor Friedman
Chicago
Lrnie Rice
Actaon Sauaro Garden
Rice
Stricken by Death Driving Hearse in Funeral
Moundville Va Oct 29 Donald West well known youth of the place was fatally stricken yesterday while driving 9 hearses in the funeral of Frank W Brown He died before reaching the hospital He had suffered from cardiac asthma.
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Nee Memorial
Wi. Higin
Howard Atrect Funera
March
Byers
W. M
Blanton
Keckley
Amos
Sherley
Conkt
Casey Burntsid
HCL
John N. Bowers
Roop Bros
W. Antietam Street
Belknap
Harry B. Kohler
W. Washington Street
Daily Mail
Betholine
Antietam Auto Sales Co
Chas, W. Martz
Potomac Street
W. M. BY
Texas Oil News Production Report
Texas
Texas Oil Company
Texas Oil
Ravenue
Algo
Strawn Field
Stephens Co
Lexas
Schimmel & Co
Luite
Neil
Anderson Bldg
Fort Worth
Hagerstown Motor Co
B. & O. Statin
Hagrstown
Denn
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