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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

the good health and clearness of
mind of the returning visitor
The editor of the Mail and the Wis
iting Rochester went into the streets
to walk about and see the town. One
of the first persons they met was
Governor Hamilton He was just
about to get into his buggy, and he
took the two walkers with him. He
was setting out for his farms, and
took the editor and visitor for an
enjoyable ride
The Governors farms lay at the
north edge of Hagerstown, part of
which is now the County Home, and
part of which had previously been
the home of one of the partners of
Colonel Rochester in his pioneering
move to the Genessee Valley of New
York. That partner was Charles
Carroll So the visiting son recalled
many of the things he had seen in
his younger days. Another part of
the Governors farm had been owned
by Henry Rochester's mothers broth
err, Ellie Beatty. One comment that
fell from his observations was the
improvements in the streets and sur
faced roads, and another was the
fact that many of the older mansions
had had additions built to them. At
the time of the visit the old Beatty
home still stood on Coax HILL" and
the Carroll home was almost un-
changed, standing on the Bellevue
farm.
After the return from the farm,
the editor accompanied the elderly
visitor on walk out East Franklin
Street, in search of one of the oldest
residents of Hagerstown, Mr.. Will
liam Miller, at the age of SO. The
editor wrote of him thus: land with
a memory as accurate as it was at
80" These two remembered each
other, and when they met, they i'm
mediately plunged into a prolonged
recounting of things as they used to
be. The paper printed part of their
conversation as follows
"Mr. Miller spoke of the time when
Col. Rochester lived in the stone
house on North Potomac Street, now
owned by Mr.. William S. William
son, and Mr.. Rochester asked if
that place was not then called 'Po-
tatoe Hill, to which Mr.. Miller re-
piled, Yes, and is so called now"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

We are not told just how far out
North Potomac ST., this house was
located, but it would be interesting
to know which house is "Potatoe
Hill"
A little later they passed the old
stone house, owned by the Cover
nor, and used by Daniel White as a
saloon, next to the Antietam House.
1t was here that Mr.. Rochester re-
called hearing the auctioneer's cry
and the ringing bell at the sale of
his fathers goods.
The paper then gave story about
the trip of the Rochester family as
they travelled to New York. There
was young man named Schnebly,
who asked to drive the personal
family carriage for the Rochesters,
and he did, but later returned to
live his life in Hagerstown. He
drove a six-horse covered wagon.
This was the same man who later
was proprietor of the Globe Hotel.
While in Hagerstown, Mr. Henry
Rochester visited the Bank" for
there had been hanging large
portrait of his father who had been
the first president of the bank
To enumerate the sons of Col,
Nathanial Rochester, they are as
follows: William, lost at sea; Thorn
as, who became a Judge of the court
in Rochester; Nathaniel, a lawyer;
Henry E., of whom l have been tell
ing; and five daughters: Sophia
Childs, Mary Montgomery, Carylon
Bishop, Louisa Pitkin and Anna
Coleman.
And now there is just one thing
bothering me; away back there in
those days they stood on the front
steps of a public building and shout
ed out to the crowd, selling real
property. Now that was all right
for then. But yesterday, in these
days, there they were, selling, per-
haps the same piece of property, and
in the same way. The traffic on West
Washington Street was as usual
these days, and although the man
was doing his best to shout, only a
very, very few could possibly hear
him. All l heard was a string of
trucks.
Now I ask you, where would the
man get with his little bell, trying
to get attention with the streets
full of traffic?
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02
HORSE AND
BUGGY DAYS
by
Ida 10 Martin
"What am | Bid?"

"What am / Bid?"
1t was only yesterday that /
heard that cry on the sidewalk of
West Washington Street. There fol-
lowed a description, in great detail,
of the bounds and measures of a
certain piece of real property that
was being put up for sale.
And now it seems that that cry
is the echo of a similar cry in the
same neighborhood, but a few CEN
turtles earlier. To be exact, the cry
! heard re-echoed was just CEN
fury and a half before. 1t was the
sound of the auctioneer who sold
the personal belongings of another
of Hagerstown's early men Of
prominence, who left our fair val
ley, Col. Nathaniel Rochester
At that early auction, there stood
beside the auctioneer, a man ring
ing a little bell, to attract attention
to the fact that property was being
sold. 1t was this ringing of the bell
that was one of the clearest things
rememberer by return visitor who
left in the Rochester group.
1t was back in the year 1881
that the youngest son of Col. Ma
thaniel Rochester paid return Wis
it to Hagerstown, the scene of his
very youthful days. He left here at
the age of four, but when he came
back for his visit he was nearly 80
years of age. And it was on this
trip that he said he remembered the
bell ringer" and the auctioning of
his fathers goods.
A very interesting description of
this mans visit to this city appears
in the June 10, 1881, issue of the
"Hagerstown Mail" This news
paper article starts with descrip-
ton of the leaving of the elder
Rochester, stating that at his de-
parture he was 81 years of age. In
carriages and wagons, he took his
family across Pennsylvania, and
through the wilderness, to new
home described as a rich wilder
ness, now one of the garden-spots of
the American Continent" With the
procession was much of his house
hold goods, and the youngest mem
Der was the four-year-old Henry E.
Rochester, the same man who was at
the time (188D visiting Hag-
erstown. The paper commented on
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

on Thursday, when a good dinner
and pleasant day were enjoyed by
all.
Those attending were: Mrs. H. d.
Newman, Miss Maude Pound, Mrs.
Raymond Frey, Mrs. d. O. Pound,
Mrs. M Ridenour, Mrs. M. Dicks,
Mrs. M. Forrest, of Smithsburg, and
Mrs. Mary Henneberger and Mrs.
Bessie Harp, of Hagerstown.
Rev. F. r. Bell preached his fare
well sermon on Sunday evening at
700 o'clock at Trinity Lutheran
Church to large congregation. The
pastor chose as his topic, what The
Church Has To Say TO The World
And What The World Has To Say To
The Church."
The Reverend and Mrs. Bell and
their two daughters moved to their
new home in Lititz, Pa, on Tuesday.
For the duration of Lent, Boy
Scouts Troop IA, of Smithsburg, will
hold its weekly meeting on Tues
day evening, same time, same place
Mr.. j. Hugh Warrenfeltz has re-
turned from South Carolina from a
Today fishing trip. What "catch?"
Did you see the fish?
The Missionary Society of the Lu-
theran Church is observing the Len
ten Week of Prayer" services in the
Chapel. The public is invited.
st. Anne's Guild met on Thurs
day afternoon at the Rectory to
make further arrangements for the
chicken and waffle supper to be held
on Easter Monday in the Community
Hall.
Mrs. Sarah Harding and Mrs. Eva
Dwyer spent Washington's Birthday
in Baltimore.
The Willing Workers class of the
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02
Research Boosts Corn Output

The investment of the State Gov
eminent under Governor Lane in
research on hybrid corn has resulted
in an increase in the annual Mary
land corn crop of more than 100000
bushels, according to agricultural
experts of the University of Mary
land.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

Tonight Thursday at 800 o'clock
there will be a meeting of the Broth
erhoods in the Western District at st.
Marks Lutheran Church in Hagers-
town. The purpose of the meeting
is to organize District Brotherhood,
and all members of the Smithsburg
Brotherhood are urged to attend.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

Reformed Church, Cavetown, are
holding supper in the Parish Hall
at $3.50 tomorrow (Friday) evening
for the class members and their hus-
bands or friends.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

The Reformed Church held their
weekly Lenten services on Wednes-
day evening, with the Mems Bible
Glass attending in body.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02
Smithsburg News

The World Day of Prayer was OBJ
served by the congregations of the
community in Trinity Lutheran
Church on Friday, February "a, at
200 pm, the theme of the service
being Faith For Our Time"
Mrs. w. Whalen, the leader, open
ed the service and prayer was offer
ed by Rev F. r. Bell. The following
people then gave readings: Mrs. d.
o. Pound, Mrs. Poole, Mrs. c. Ross,
Sr., Mrs. Earl Bowman, Mrs. Muritz,
Mrs. j. Carver, Mrs. Hoffman and
Miss Jean Rowe. A solo, II Walked
Today Where Jesus Walked" was
sung by Mrs. r. S. Winders.
The meeting was ended with '"The
Service Begins When the Meeting
Ends"
The Smithsburg PIT. A. met at the
school on Monday evening at 7:30
pm, when the group celebrated
Founders Day,
The Reverend Cupit was the guest
speaker, and after the program
dainty refreshments were served by
the hospitality committee.
The Lions Club met on Wednesday
evening, February %, at the Meth
odist Church, due to scheduled Len
ten services at Trinity Lutheran.
The club will meet at st. Paul's again
on March g.
Mrs. Jacob Warrenfeltz, of Charles
Town, w. Va, has been a guest in
the home of Mrs. J. Hugh Warren
feltz for the past ten days.
The Red Cross Drive will start
here on March /, with Mrs. Charles
Ross, Jr., as chairman.
An "all day quilting" was held at
the home of Mrs. Shirdie Winters
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

An "all day quilting" was held at
the home of Mrs. Shirdie Winters
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02
ST. 95

New brass base floor lamps
with Green or Maroon parch-
ment shades.
Other Styles at $13.o5
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

The Red Cross Drive will start
here on March /, with Mrs. Charles
Ross, Jr., as chairman.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

Mrs. Sarah Harding and Mrs. Eva
Dwyer spent Washington's Birthday
in Baltimore.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-02

The Willing Workers class of the
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14
CALL FOR BIDS

Bids will be received for the demolition and removal of the former Marshal's residence between the Kodiak Hotel and the Kodiak Apartments. Spec ifications may be obtained from Vic Ellis in the Insurance Department of the Bank of Kodiak. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 KODIAK HOTEL
 COMPANY
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14
Hospital Nesus

A son was born Oct. II to MT. and Mrs. Paul Bond. The infant weighed 9 pounds 4 ounces and has been named David Matthew
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

REWARD-If the person who took the watch with the flag of Alaska & Ben Benson's name on it, will leave it on our store counter, no ques- tions will be asked. It was given Ben by the American Legion for designing our Alaskan Flag & has much sentimental value for the owner. If found & returned to Donnelley & Acheson a reward will be paid.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14
Hitchcock, Bergman Famous Team

Famous Team
 Ingrid Bergman's magnifi- cent ability as an actress goes to new heights in the Techni- olor Under Capricorn" play ng at the Orpheum Sunday < Monday.
 The picture is lavishly mounted and directed with the skill for which Alfred Hitch cock is noted.
 Bill Poland, local guide, journeyed to Homer this week.
 Phillis Webster, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ben Sholl, was an incoming passenger from Seattle this week.
 Neil and Mary Haun, CA employees at the Shuyak sta tion, are in Anchorage this week on leave. Mir. Haun was undecided about going to the States.
 Leo Tyler, former Kodiak businessman now of Anchor age, visited in Kodiak this week.
 MT. and Ms. Curtis Saxton, ANS teachers at Old Harbor, are in Kodiak this week shop ping for a steve.
 Clearing and grading is und- CT way on tie new Alaska Road Con mission station on Mill Bay road, this side of the Montmartre Inn.
 Sally Pearl and daughter Marlene left via PIMA this week and expect to make their home in California. Mrs. Pearls mother, Rose Schultz, left a few days previously.
 Anna Cooper and Erich Mueller are to be married this evening by Commissioner A. M. Vokacek.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

REWARD-$z5 reward for in- formation leading to rrocure- ment of suitable 2 or 3 bed room house or apartment. M.
 T. Wandell, MAS. Phone 356
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

FOR SALE-Several modern furnished homes at bargain prices. Home Realty, phone 32O2.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

SITUATION WANTED-Day work, $1.25 per hour. Write Lillie Jollivette, Gen. Del, Kodiak.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

WANTED Stenographer with bookkeeping exp. Please
 apply to Radinsky, 233, NOE
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

USED CARS-will sell or buy
 them. Sell at one third down, the rest in install- ments. See Jake Foley at Legion Club or phone 3242.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

WANTED-Someone to scrub
 and house clean. Call 1882.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14
Glussifieds

Classified ads will be accept ed until noon Friday. Ads will be accepted over the telephone but are payable by Friday noon, to appear in the follow ing days paper.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

Clearing and grading is und- CT way on tie new Alaska Road Con mission station on Mill Bay road, this side of the Montmartre Inn.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

NOT FOR = All the kings horses or all the kings men will I risk losing my wife a. gain, Now we send the laun- 7 dry to the Kodiak Laundry. Saves her temper = keeps her happy.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

Anna Cooper and Erich Mueller are to be married this evening by Commissioner A. M. Vokacek.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

MT. and Ms. Curtis Saxton, ANS teachers at Old Harbor, are in Kodiak this week shop ping for a steve.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

FOR SALE-Hamilton auto matic cleo. clothes dryer. Maytag Master wash. mach. Lge. clothes bars, 2 clothes carts. Set dishes, service for 8. POE, Phone 417.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

Leo Tyler, former Kodiak businessman now of Anchor age, visited in Kodiak this week.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

FOR SALE-One each maple cocktail table, lamp table, One overstuffed chair 6 fOotstoOl.
 Phone 4291. Frank Beals.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

for informa- tion leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons killing stealing, molesting or damaging any livestock belonging to the members of the Kodiak Livestock Growers kssocia- tion.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

FOR SALE-1947 Dodge g. door sedan. radio, heater, etc. Cond. Ex. Call It. Lynch, 456 or 517.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

CAR FOR SALE-1942 Chev- rolet carryall, all metal body. Herb Spiegel or phone 2l3.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

FOR SALES room home, 1 bedroom, l block from post office. Comp. and very we'll furn. Immediate occupancy. Call 2641 before 1 o'clock.
Kodiak mirror., 1950-10-14

FOR SALE-6 fit. refrigerat- Or, dropleaf table with 4 chairs. chest of drawers. Call Navy 724 or contact De- Witt Fields, Kodiak Baptist Mission.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19
SCHENLEY RESERVE

SCHENLEY RESERVE Smooth, sociable Schenley is, the favorite of famous Holly wood stars.
 OLD STAGG A glorious 4-year-old straight Kentucky Bourbon. You'll like it's moderate price.
 MACNAUGHTON'S It's Satin Soft. That's why it's so extra pleasing. Imported Canadian Whisky.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19
ORGANIZED CONFUSION AND FUN REIGN AT
 ROTARY KIDDIE PARTY

Organized confusion was the key note of the Rotary Club meeting to- day at the Baranof Hotel when 53 children and grandchildren of members were entertained.
 Anxious mothers peered through the half -open doors, efficient fath- CTS met small crises with aplomb. Elton Engstrom, as Santa Claus, was the star of the show and got an earful of requests as he delivered candy-filled stockings. Other enter tainment was furnished by the children. The four Sundborg kiddies, George Jr., Rosemary, Stephen and Sarah sang, T Put On My Prayers and Said My Pajamas." Three piano duets were played by Suellen White head and Laura Langdon. Jimmy Daniels, 3, stood on the head table and sang one of his original com- positions.
 T. S. Bachelder, contractor from Fairbanks. was a visiting Rotarian.
 President Ellis Reynolds an- nounced that the Rotarian-spon- sored Native Indian dances were we'll attended and received last Saturday night. He reminded Ro- tarians that tomorrow was the day members assist the Salvation Army Christmas fund drive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19

worth to a group or at the least to an individual.
 "The child" he said. must have something to which he can aspire with pride and confidence in his own value to the world"
 Dr. Ryan's interesting talk was preceded by an entertaining half hour of music. Christmas carols were sung by a mixed chorus and a girls chorus of Juneau High School students under the direction of Miss Marjorie Iverson, and three numbers were played by trio con- sisting of Carol Davis, piano; Cor rine Jenne Kenway, violin and Pat ricia Davis Bidwell, cello.
 Picture Award
 The roll call of parents present gave the picture, prize for the at tendance record, to Miss Ethel Murphys second grade room. This room also won the record for the last meeting.
 While it was understandable that coming in the week before Christ mas the attendance might not be a record breaker, still it was point ed out by the P-TA officers that the 45 members attending last nights meeting was not nearly sc large as had been expected and should attend. It is urged that hereafter members make an effort to be present at the meetings which occur only once each month. h. teresting and varied programs are planned for the year.
 Following last evenings meeting refreshments were served in the Home Economic rooms. The third grade mothers provided the refresh mentS which were served by Mrs H. I. Lucas, Jr., and Mrs. D. C. Langdon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19
PAUL SAYS ALASkA
 NATIVES OPPOSED
 TO RESERVATIONS

Sentiment among the Native peo- pie is against reservations, accord ing to William L. Paul. Sr., who re- turned the last of the week from a trip to Angoon, Hoonah and Tenakee.
 ,"From 80 to 90 percent" is the way Paul judged the opposition to reservations in the towns he visited.
 However, I understand that sentiment among the Native people of Sitka may be in favor of re- servations," Paul observed.
 In Rake a vote showed 97 against reservations, g in favor of reser- vations and 2 neutral, according to MT Paul.
 At the recent convention of the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sis terhood at Craig, resolution was passed endorsing the extinguishing of Indian titles by negotiation with the Secretary of the Interior, MT Paul said.
 The resolution passed against statehood at the convention was based on the anti-reservation res friction in the present statehood bill, Paul explained, that is," he said, from the standpoint that 8 restriction of any kind ascribec to the pendency of the statehood action is not adequate"
 Paul made the trip to the villages with the Salvation Army on theil motor ship, the William Booth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19
MARY DAWSON AND
 GROVER LITTLE ARE
 MARRIED HERE MONDAY

At a ceremony performed in the office of the US. Commissioner at o'clock yesterday afternoon Mary Lucille Davison and Grover Michael Little were married by Judge Cor don Gray Their attendants were Arnold L. Francis and Janet J Francis.
 MT. Little is a mechanic with the CAA and the bride arrived in Ju- neau from Seattle Sunday on the Pan American plane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19
IS FINED SlOO ON
 CAR DRIVING CHARGE

Arraigned yesterday afternoon in the US. Commissioners Court, Frank Olson, Jr., entered a plea of guilty to a charge of driving an automobile without the owners consent on December IT. He was fined $100 by Judge Gordon Gray. The government was represented by US. District Attorney P. J. Gilmore Jr.
 Olson was arrested yesterday on a complaint signed by Jack Davis, Highway Patrolman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19
CAROLINE AT BARANOF

Plans are afoot for a Santa Claus quartet of about Is members" to sing carols in the Baranof Bubble Room from 4 o'clock on Christmas afternoon, Edward J. O'1rien an- nounced today. Songsheets will be available for anyone who wishes to join and the public is cordially in vited. especially the whiskey tenors and the beer baritones," O'Brien said.
 Fred Dunn and Pat Carroll will be song leaders.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19
MARRIAGE APPLICATION

Norval H. Nelson, 24, Juneau fish, erman and Virginia Kochergin, 20, of Juneau made application for a marriage license yesterday after noon in the office of the US. Com missioner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19
RYAN TELLS P-TA
 OF US. EDUCATORS
 WASH. CONFERENCE

In comparison with schools all through the nation Alaska has nothing to apologize for in its schools system, Dr. James c. Ryan Director of the Territorial Depart ment of Education, told his au- dience at the regular monthly meet ing of the Parent-T Teacher Associa- tin last evening in the Juneau High School assembly room. Dr. Ryan returned yesterday afternoon from Washington, D. C., where he at tended the annual conference Of educators from all the 48 states and the territories and the White House Welfare Conference, as delegate from Alaska.
 pr. Ryan said he found that in some instances Alaska's schools are tagging but generally the standards are equally high and in a number of factors much higher than in the schools of the states. Particularly and surprisingly, he said, Alaska is tagging in the scale of salaries to teachers.
 Same Problems
 The main problems that confront Alaska in the development of its educational program are the same over the nation, Dr. Ryan said. Number one problem is lack ot adequate school buildings and the second chief problem is a scarcity of teachers.
 In Washington Dr.. Ryan said he found that while the interested de- partments and agencies gave lip service to the value of developing the program of education through out the United States and recogniz- ed the needs no definite action had been taken.
 Tt seems that action to provide for the needs to develop and main- tain our high standard of education can always be put off until tomor- row." Ryan declared.
 Back to Three "R's"
 The trend in the education of the nations youth is turning back from the more recent spectacular forms of teaching with it's frills and new thought methods to the stressing of fundamental back to earth facts that children can more easily and readily grasp, Dr. Ryan said.
 Dr. Ryan was enthusiastic Tn emphasizing the worth of the White House Child Conference and said it was a marvellous experience to him to be one of the 5000 dele gates attending and participating in its program.
 The conference, he said, is mak- ing a study of the development of children from infancy until they reach the period of adulthood.
 Guiding Principles
 One fact clearly defined, he said, was that parents and teachers must realize that the child cannot be guided step by step through his early life. nor should such method be used, rather he should be given only guiding principles to which he can cling in times of stress and which he must work out for him. self.
 After thorough study, Dr. Ryan said, it was the consensus of op- inion at the Conference that the economics in a child's life is not so much deterrant to well baalnced development as has been so stressed in recent years. Rather. he said, it is recognized that the important factor is the need in a child for. a general sense of be longing" of finding a proper place where he may fit in, and the know ledge and assurance that he is ot
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-19
FROM SEATTLE

John Bratset of Seattle is at the Baranof Hotel.