This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jmsyberthome Surnames: Batzer, Sybert, Mullin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/7462/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have come across a few death notices of my ancesters in the Baltimore Sun. They range from 1850-1900. I have noticed on a few the following line: "[Philadelphia, Reading and Lancaster papers please copy]" What was the purpose of this line? Was the copy a normal part of newspaper business then? Was it done at the request of the family of the deceased? If it was done at the behest of the family, is there a chance that there were other family members in the other city that were meant to see it? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.