Man Accused of Wife Murder Breaks Down On Stand
Kepner testified as first defense witness in circuit court in the Grace Kepner murder case. He described finding his wife dead, recalling her plea to rest her head under his arm as they prayed. He recounted June 18 movements, including a Baltimore trip for dental work and buying carnations for Miss Rickett, with extensive objections delaying testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepner
B. Evard Kepner
Grace Simmons Kepner
Ins
Teo Weinberg
Baltimore
Ridgeville
Lulu Ricketts
Frederick
Eleanor Houck
Hendrix
Weinberg
Frederick County
Grace Hoack
Houck
George
Mike” Kolb
Third
Market Streets
Herbert Hahn
Hahn
Mr. Houck, Sr
Grace
Father Houck
Mr. Wouck
Frederick Hosts Michigan Farmers Welcome Tour Caravan
Frederick plans a warm welcome for Michigan farmers arriving Tuesday after noon. The party of about 200 automobiles will camp at the Fair Grounds and be greeted by a city committee led by Mayor Lloyd C. Culler. They tour via Gettysburg to Mt. Olivet and Washington, with events including a Keytomb service and a concert by the First Regiment Band. The caravan returns around August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Fair Grounds
Frederick
Lloyd C. Culler
D. John Markey
Chamber of Commerce
David G. Everhart
Hagerstown
Gettysburg
Francis Scott Key
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Harper's Ferry
Winchester
Endless Caverns
New Market
Washington
Wallace
New
Sherman J. Lowell
National Grange
T. C. Atheson
Milo D. Campbell
Federal Reserve Board
Grace Kepner death linked to prior suicide attempts
The testimony recounts Kepner's account of Grace Kepner's suicide attempt history, including two prior attempts and her final death at the Houck home. He describes calling Dr. Hendrix, the coroner, and details of prayers shared and her emotional distress before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepner
Alhan M. Wood
Ezra Houck, Jr
Weinberg
Bergdoll May Not Return Here After Kidnap Attempt
Grover C Bergdoll American draft evader said he planned to return to the United States with his mother on September 27 but a kidnapping attempt last Saturday made him hesitate The four men tied to the case Griffith Sperber a Russian prince and John Nielson face charges Sperber claims Griffith hired him in Paris to kidnap Bergdoll and that an American group financed it The German police say Sperber will be charged with attempted murder and others with murder conspiracy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Eberbach
Germany
Grover C. Bergdoll
United States
Griffith
Leutenant
Roger Sperber
John Nielson
Sperber
Paris
Three Hurt As Car Crashes Into Culvert Near Hagerstown
Three people were injured when a car with failing lights swerved near Hagerstown and struck a culvert. Driver John H Krantz and passengers Miss Mary Trundle and Mrs Samuel B Trundle, all of Feagaville, suffered injuries. Krantz had several broken ribs, Miss Trundle a three inch scalp wound, and Mrs Trundle was hurt. they remained under medical care and later went home by taxi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Krantz
Mary Trundle
C. Newton Trundle
Feagaville
Samuel B. Trundis
Hagerstown
Krantz
Frederick
Miss Trundle
Samuel Trundle
Open Air Service Attendance Noted In Frederick
A large crowd attended the Leaders Bible Class open air service at Frederick High School on Sunday evening. Rev Charles A Shilke of Walkersville gave the address and Prof Geo Edw Smith sang. Sunday school met at Calvary Methodist Episcopal church with good attendance. Next Sunday Rev Mr Wynn of Norfolk will preach at 11 am and the 645 pm open air service will be at City Turk West Patrick Street with Rev Leslie Bowers as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick High School
Leaders
Charles A. Shilke
Walkersville
Geo. Edw. Smith
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
J.P. Wright
Mr. Wynn
Norfolk
City Turk
West Patrick Street
Leslie Bowers
Mt. Rainier
Jacob B. Sol
East Eight Street
George M Free
J. E. Denson
Calvary S. L. Ve
Grace Reformed
Reds
Blues
Calvary 8 S
Cuion Mfg. Co
Better Market Position Reflected In Higher Prices
The stock market largely ignored unfavorable foreign political news with prices rising on technical rally theory. Trading varied with stronger moves in rubber and food shares while midday activity waned and top morning prices slipped as traders took profits. D C Ramsburg and Earl Ramsburg from Utica Mills returned from Ohio visits and attended President Harding's funeral in West Alexandria and Marion. Mrs W Canton McSherry and Miss Cornelia McSherry registered at the Hotel Traymore in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Messrs
D. C. Ramsburg
Earl Ramsburg
Utica Mills
West
Alexandria
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Auto
W. Canton McSherry
Cornelia McSherry
County G O P delegates chosen for county convention
Republicans and Democrats held county conventions with delegates elected for August county meeting. Central committees named in Walkersville and Middletown. City meeting at the court house endorsed 25 county delegates and 50 Frederick district central committee members. Mr. Goodell praised Atstrong and urged party unity for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Central Committee
W. H. Hogarth
A. J. Zimmerman
V. W. Nicodenms
R. P. Smith
J. M. Shawbaker
SM. OH. Arbaugh
Charles W. Crum
Purflum
George W. Storle
George H. Riggs
Everette Cash
W. A. Hogarth
Charles W. Cram
William Reeder
Walter Beachley
Charles L. Kepler
Sherman R. Koogle
Benj. F. Shaw
William G. Reeder
Charles J. Kepler
Elmer Shafer
Lmer Doubs
Leslie Shafer
Uc. Riser
Harmon Coble
J. H. Eisler
A. Nicodemus
David Cramer
George Lease
G. Dinterman
Ira I. Barrier
Helena Stauffer
Dorsey Zimmermaan
Mac
J. F. Patlister
A. G. MecBinnes
Mina Devilbiss
Scntt
Court House
Charles F. Goodell
Austin Jiames
Frederick
Goodell
Potla
Alexander Atstrong
Linen G. Dinterman
Walkersville
Couple Weds at Home in Frederick Visit
Geraldine UL Smith and Louis A Bauman Jr of Wilkinsburg Pa chose a home ceremony held Saturday night at 9 with Clerk Ell G Haugh presiding. They traveled from the court house after plans shifted from fall to now while visiting friends. Reverend G H Waugh and Reverend Mr Strasburg assisted in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifall
Geraldine UL. Smith
D Louis A. Bauman
Wilkineburg
White
Haugh
Court House
G. HK. Simsbure
Waugh
Mr. Strasburg
Mulford
Delaware
Harding Visit at Schley Birthplace Marked by Unveiling
Snapshot from July 1 1922 shows President Warren G Harding at Richfields near Frederick during the unveiling of a marker at Admiral Winfield Scott Schley's birthplace. He speaks of a tasty drink to Mrs Samuel G Duvall as Colonel Markey stands beside him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfields
Winfield Scott Schley
Frederick
Emmitsburg Pike
Gettysburg
Warren G Narding
Schley
Senator Moses Names Coolidge Candidacy for Republican Nomination
Senator George H. Moses issued a statement declaring that President Coolidge would be a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and should secure a solid New England delegation. The notice mentions a city residence sale listing Noah F E Cramer and Son as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Concord
N. AL
United Suites
George H. Moses
Coolidge
Inet
New England
Noah FE Cramer and
J. N. C. Stride
R. A Lowery
South Carroll Street
Cecil FB. Crone
Coolidge Takes Up Duties First Time In Office
President Calvin Coolidge assumed the White House duties for the first time greeting the executive staff. He arrived from the New Willard Hotel with Secretary Clark and Secretary Christian aiding the transition. Reported talks noted federal intervention plans to avert the impending anthracite coal strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Washington
Augustiaon Coolidge
White House
New Willard Hotel
Edward P. Clark
Christian
Clark
Harding
Bresident Harding
West
George Otis Smith
The
Coal Commission
Preadent Gootidge
Government invites conference on coal dispute
The federal government asked operators and miners to meet with the coal commission in Washington immediately to settle the anthracite strike. A telegram from commission officials, signed after talks with President Coolidge, says the President favors leaving the matter with the commission for now. Further direct steps from the White House were not revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Coii Commission
Coolidge
50 Children to Take Part in Heights Carnival
Braddock Heights hosts a children’s carnival this evening featuring about 50 youngsters from the summer colony and Frederick. Acts include Robin Hood and fairies, golod dances, and characters from comic strips, with a post show dance and favors for all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Frederick
Robin Hood
Jeannette Kolb
Elizabeth Poole
Anita Riggles
Miss Riggles
Donald Stevens
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Ricketts
Beward Kepner
Bergdoll
Far
Harry & Sehrander
George A Sehraeder
North Market Street
Mary Alice Mobley
Miss Smith and
L. A. Bauman, Jr
Markey
Europe
Maryland
Franklin Sartwell
Iael
Moses
Goolidge
Nediately
John ‘T, Morria
Chicago
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