Arsonist Sentenced to Two to Four Years in Penitentiary
Charles Rey Keller of Reading township near Hampton received a sentence of two to four years in the state penitentiary for arson. The Adams county court began the term on December 5 after he pleaded guilty and was jailed to await sentence. Keller admitted burning his home to collect insurance and pay debts, claiming he tried to make a home for his wife and children but went astray.
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Charles Rey Kelier
Reading Township
Hampton
Wan
Instern
Adams County
Keller
Fire damages home as Keller starts blaze after breakfast
State Police recount Keller's actions after a restaurant breakfast and two beers before he sprayed burning gasoline inside his home and fled, leaving others in the dwelling absent. Officers said he returned for more alcohol at a bar before alarms and firefighters were summoned.
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Keller
James Walsh
St. Aloysius Catholic Church
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Joseph A. Schmidt
Divorce Decree Recommended in Cruel Treatment Case
The report of master William L. Meals recommends a divorce for Oliver Wolford of Gettysburg against Albert R. Wolford of Hanover R. 1 on grounds of cruel and barbarous treatment, indignities to the person, and desertion. The couple wed December 12, 1817, in Cumberland, Maryland. Meals also named master in the libel of Helen M. Kint against Charles J. Kint of Adams county with charges of cruel treatment and indignities. They married March 29, 1944, in Gettysburg. The case by Strickhouser was postponed to January 10 to allow amendment.
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Oliver
Legend of Christmas bells and Apostles of Peace beacons
The tale speaks of Christ's birth and Satan's death as bells toll at midnight changing to a joyful peal. In lofty chambers above human strife, the Apostles of Peace are said to dwell, their salutations most welcome during the great winter feasts of Christmas as recounted by William Aug.
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Satan
Apostles of Peace
William Auig
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