Vintage Johnstown

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The Letters - March 13, 1921 - To Mrs. Anna M. Hay from Sister Madge in Frederick, MD

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11.E. Second St Frederick Md

March 13^th 1921

My dear Sister Anna:

Where are you and what are you doing? I have waited and waited for a letter from you, and now will write again hoping you will tell me something about yourself and the other friends out in Johnstown. I have been here at Nellie's (daughter of letter writer) home all Winter with the exception of a few weeks that I spent at Madge's home in Washington at the holidays when Miriam (her granddaughter) was home with her baby boy my great grand son of whom I am very proud. He is a little fellow and his name is Clarke Fisher Wahl (1920 - 1975) She returned to her home in Palenville, N.Y. (up near the Catskill Mts) after New Years on the 19^th of Jan Mr. Clarke's father died down at Ocean Grove and as Madge & Will went on to the funeral I returned to Frederick where I will remain until Spring.

We had a very mild Winter very different from what it was last Winter when the snow nearly buried us alive, They say it has not been so heathy though, and I know we had a sort of hospital a few weeks ago Mr. Lough took the Grippe (flu) and we, all had a touch of it. Nellie has not yet recovered from the effects of it. I had to have my share with the rest of the family but am glad that I am myself again and can enjoy the sunshine again.

Do you folks hear from Ida Endeley (relative) and can you give me her address in Switzerland? What is Harry doing there? I was so sorry to hear they were going to make their home over there. You know she is the only niece I have. I had a very nice letter from Mary Hay (Harry Hay's) only daughter not long ago. I know she is married to a Dr. Miller but not his first name.

Since Ida has left Johnstown and Madge McMillen & Melissa Rosensteel gone I don't get anymore Johnstown news and I miss my old friends so much. Did you receive the old Hagerstown Almanac this Winter? Quite a number that I sent out never were received. Would like to know if you received yours.

And what about your book Anna (Family History Book she was still writing at this time)? Did you ever finish it? I had hoped to see it. I dont like to think that I never can go back to 1614 Wallace Street again (her old home). I get homesick very often for the days I spent there. Charlie (her son) & Emily gave up their apartment in Germantown and have been with The Fenstermaker 1689 Diamond Street in the city all Winter—are looking for a house in the suburbs to suit them.

How are your little grandchildren? Hope they are growing nicely. Nellies girls are taller than their mother and both in high school this Winter. The years go so rapidly. I am glad George (son of Mrs. Hay) & Mary did not leave Johnstown. Nellie joins me in love to you and all the family—write me soon.

Sincerely,

Sister Madge