Inquest Set After Doctors Say Bullet Entered Left Head
Two physicians testified the bullet pierced Mrs. Grace Kepner’s left temple and exited right, supporting foul play theory. Justice J. Grahame Johnson to lead coroner’s inquest Friday at nine in Frederick courthouse court room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron R. Anders
Anders
Frederick County Court House
Dru
Hendrix
Smith
Keener
R. J. Malders
Baltimore
J. Grahame. Johnson
Sheriff Jones
Gittinger Estate Distributes 1921 Will Provisions
The will of the late Henry M. Gittinger leaves about sixty thousand dollars to his immediate family. Susan F. Gittinger receives the home at 405 North Market Street and all its effects. Samuel J. Gittinger gets thirty five hundred. Clara M. and Laura C. Gittinger each three thousand. The rest is held in trust for Susan F. Gittinger until her death, then divided among the Gittinger heirs with contingency provisions and executors named. The will dated December 12, 1921, was witnessed by Clayton Keedy and George Heinlein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Gittinger
Orphans’ Court
Susan F. Gittinger
North Market Street
Clara M
Laura C. Gittinger
East Fourth Street
Samuel J. Gittinger
Laura ©. Gittinger
Mary J. Gittinger
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ National Bank
Mildred
Clayton C. Keedy
George W. Heinlein
Susan J. Gittinger
Returned to School for Runaway Boy
Alexander Smith about 15 was returned to Buckingham School after fleeing Sunday. His mother took him toward the country before deputies intervened and located them. He was brought back to the school this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Smith
Buckingham School
Texas Smith
Bartgis
Deserters Among Leviathan Crew Charged by Cunard Line
Police at Southampton boarded the American liner Leviathan with 22 summonses on Cunard Line complaints that deserters from Cunard ships were aboard. After a long search, only three men were found and ordered to appear before a registrar the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Southampton
Leviathan
Cunard Line
Cunard
Pardons sought for man who cracked two Frederick safes
Irving Martz, once jailed for 14 years for the 1921 safes blows in Frederick and the Wallace killing aftermath, seeks pardon after serving 30 months of a 12 year Maryland Penitentiary sentence. Hearing set. state official unaware of parole bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Martz
Maryland
Clarence Wallace
Leo Creager
Thurmont
Creager
Martz
Wallace
Markell and Ford
Water Street
George Kebne
Hast All Saints Street
Frederick
Montevue
Thermont
California
Santa Barbara
Urner
Worthington
Peter
Anders
Aaron R. Andars
Dr G A Snyder in ministry thirty five years
A special service at Christ Reformed church Middletown marked thirty five years of Rev George A Snyder’s gospel ministry. He was ordained July 8 1888 at Christ Reformed Hagerstown and served as pastor there sixteen years before leading Catawba College Newton NY and later Middletown from 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Reformed Church
Middletown
George A. Snyder
Tr. Snyder
Christ Reformed , Church
Hagerstown
J. W. Santee
J. Spangler Kieffer
B. R. Carnahan
Catawba College
Newton
N. Y
Emory L. Coblentz
Alder
R. Carnahan
Snyder
R. Paul Smith
E. J. Coblentz
Christ Reformed Churea Middletown
H. Kieffer Delauter
Fresh Selling At Noon Turns Market List Heavy
New York stocks opened with selling driven by professionals but support emerged for United States Steel near the year's low. Several issues set new yearly lows as the market turned reactionary with Baldwin and Studebaker among the lead decliners and call money opening at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
Baldwin
Studebaker
Call Money
One More Auto Stolen On Church Street
A 1922 Ford, owned by J. E. Willard of Lantz Maryland, was stolen from West Church Street in front of the Evangelical Reformed church between 2:16 and 3:30 PM. Police were notified, license 77546, engine 6000853, with oversize tires and a torn rear window. a $350 reward was offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Willard
Lartz
Ile
Independent Hoge Company
Ford
Wilard
Plans for Camp of Scouts in Frederick Area
Frederick scouts learn plans for a one to two week camp at low cost. A canvass will estimate interest and attendance with four dollars per week as the base price. Camp begins August 1 with supervision by Scout executives and local leaders including Bennett Fisher Zimmerman and Glenn. The piece notes ongoing camping promotion and a 13th Annual National Council meeting in Palisades Park with officials attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
James A. Long
David O. Griffin
Guy K. Motter
Walter Zeigler
Rev
S. C. Hoover
Cr. Crum
Alton Y. Bennett
Max Fisher
Troon 4
Charles Zimmerman
William R. Glenn
Scout Movement
Palisades Park
New Jersey
Frudson
County Lutherans to Rally on August 2
The sixteenth annual Frederick County Lutheran Reunion will be held at Braddock Heights on Thursday August 2. The Loysville Orphans Home band of 40 pieces will furnish music under Prof Stonger. Rev Dr John Weldley of Washington president Maryland Synod and Rev W C Dey of Emmitsburg will deliver addresses. Special vocal and instrumental music is planned. Rev A E Cooper of Middletown chairs arrangements with W W Douh secretary and Spencer E Stup treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Braddock Heights
Loysville
Magie U
Stonger
John Weldley
Washington
Maryland Synod
W.C. Dey
Emmitsburg
A. E. Cooper
Middletown
W. W. Douh
Spencer E. Stup
Man Arrested for Breaking Quarantine in Diphtheria Case
Ernest Bitter, about 25, of East Seventh Street, is confined at Montevue Hospital awaiting quarantine lifting before a charge for leaving his home during quarantine is tried. He reportedly left for Hagerstown last Sunday, was arrested on return, and will face hearing after surveillance ends. Also noted is a new traffic light at West Patrick and Jefferson streets guiding vehicles to keep right, an electrically operated system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bitter
East Seventh Street
Montevue Hospital
Bitler
Hagerstown
Montevue
West Patrick
Jefferson Streets
National Scout Camp Discusses Youth and Citizenship
Over 200 members of the National Council attended a camp with scouts from every state. They discussed issues affecting youth and actions aimed at better boyhood and citizenship, with the daily program to be announced later. Careful preparation was emphasized to benefit scouts in work and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council
Ita
Will Frederick World War Memorial Misses Armistice Day Unveil
The Frederick memorial honoring World War veterans may miss the Armistice Day unveiling on November 11. Committee chair Judge Worthington reports delays from sculptor Moretti and difficulty compiling service lists. The statue is planned for Court House Park with tablets for local veterans.
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Frederick
Glenn H. Worthington
G. Moretti
Worthington
Frederick County
Posumant
Ting
Mami
Weaan
Court House Park
Board of Commissioners
West Church Street
Thea Pate
87 MARINE TRUCKS ARRIVES IN CITY
A convoy of 87 Marine trucks arrives in Frederick from Fort Benjamin Harrison and Frederick, with about 175 men, six officers and 12 ambulances. The train, commanded by Lieut H M Peters, splits to Philadelphia and Quantico, Va, for inspection by Col. Matthews and Capt. Spencer. A Maryland chicken dinner and smoker are planned at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with swimming use arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Frederick
Philadelphia
Quantico, Va
H. M. Peters
West Indies
Washington
Quantico
Col. Matthews
Capt
Spencer
Marine Corps of the Quartermaster’s
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Maryland
la Frederick
Lieut
Peters
William C. Gaver
Soaking Needed to Crops in Frederick County
The Frederick area faces drought with less than a quarter inch of rain in three weeks. Farmers warn of severe losses to peaches and apples and other crops unless rain arrives soon while the city water supply remains adequate. Local forecasts suggest possible light showers but no substantial relief expected. Temperatures recently hit 97 in the shade, with unseasonably warm nights and a slight breeze offering little comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick
Plans for Next Chautauqua in Frederick City
An important meeting of thirty guarantors for the upcoming seven day Chautauqua will be held in Frederick City Friday at eight o'clock. Reports on ticket sales will be given, with tickets sold by guarantors and at local stores. The seven day event promises top acts in oratory drama entertainment and music, with a $1950 guarantee and a short sales deadline before opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lota
Frank C. Norewood
Rockwell Terrace
al Feora
H. Dorsey Etchison
Grrber
Confos- Henery
New Francis Scott Key Hotel
Dr . OW. Teva Drug Store
Young Men's Shaw
Shepherd's Cigar Store
Herry L. Ebert
Frederick
Twenty seven IWW members found guilty in Los Angeles
Twenty seven alleged members of the Industrial Workers of the World were convicted in Los Angeles Superior Court on two counts of criminal syndicalism. The verdicts were handed down today as the case drew to a close in the Los Angeles courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
In Austrial Workers of the World
Los Angeles Superior Court
Air Service Halts Maughan Continental Flight Plan
Air service chief, on McCook field advice, called off further attempts by pilot Russell Maughan to span the continent between daylight and dusk. The Dayton, Ohio dated report notes continued efforts were halted today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dayton
Ohio
Treut
Russell Maughan
Chief of
Air Service
McCook Field
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J. O. Hendrix
Wm. Meredith Smith
Kepner
Inquest
J. Grahame Johnson
Drs. J. O. Hendrix
William
Meredith Smith
Grace Simmons Kepner
B. Evard
State
Frederick City
Tome
Carmen de Tavera Ventura
Manila
P. I
America
Rens
Gittinger
Frederick Alderman
Siewaera Pert Chye
G.A. Snyder
Church Street
Hood
J. ©. Birely
Harper Howe
New Oxford
Carrin M. Kerschner
Philadelhia
Anna C. Reinecker
Viola V. Dietz
York
Vera C. Dietz
Hallam
N. Neiman Craley
Cartie Tosh
Red Lion
Evelyn Kinnedinst
J. E
Clara Markel
R. M. Marley
Myrtle B. Kammar
Naomi Hudson
Nellie Drummond
Gesina Goosmann
J. V Schmidt
Woodstock
Mattie Bolder
Front Royal
Mamie Weltner
Madeline Schmid
Louise Gravel
A. Krout
Joseph A. Latbert
Clearspring
Beulah Gardner
Mary Helser
James Florence
Katherine Grove
Waynesboro
Emelia Beale
Elsie Beale
Anna R Michael
M. Eleanor Evans
Agnes E. Wertz
Carrie C. Creb
Frieda Ulrich
Helen Sier
Ethel Fowler
Louisa Clemson
Lian R. Hoffman
Edna C. Arnold
Mildred Sander
Margaret Gaines
W. R. Clast
Ella Schapner
Ella Burkey
Mary Diener
Willian Snatz
Margaret Wagner
Harrisburg
Edwin Kerschner
Edward O. Keen
Mary Groom
Mildred Tress
Mary Emma Book
Quarryville
Mary &. Culler
Jefferson
C. O. Hauser
County Lutherans
Muale
Ernest
City
Tia
Maughan Flight
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