Death of Dr Lewis Robb Minister at 66
Prominent Reformed Church pastor Dr Lewis Robb D D dies at 66 after eight year paralysis. Former Frederick resident, he served multiple church and Denomination boards from Williamsport to Altoona and Wilkinsburg. Funeral at Harrisburg Monday with interment Turbotville cemetery.
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Lewis Robb
The
Reformed Church
Frederick
Dieq
David Dunn
Woodbine St
Harrisburg
Dr. Robb
Howard
Center County
Peter and
Maria Gath Robb
Germany
Maria Creek
Penn Hall Academy
D. M. Wolf
Franklin and Marshall College
Spring Mills Academy
Mifflinburg
Eastern Theological Sementary
Lancaster
Dalatinate College
Myerstown
West Susquehanna
Williamsport
Trinity Reformed Church
Altoona
Willamsport
Wilkinsburg
Pittsburgh
Robb
West, Busquehanny
Synod of the Potomac
St. Pauls Orphans’ Home
Greenville
the Reformed Church
Board of Ministerial Relief
St. Paul's Orphans’ Home Board
Hood College
United Missionary and Stewardship Committee
National Reform Association
Phi Beta Kappa
Anna Dieffenbacher
Turbotville
Dorothy M. Robb
Taneytown High School
Jacob Robb
Peter Robb
Lock Haven
George D. Robb
Altoona High School
Turbot-ville
Harry Nelson Bassler
Emerius
FE. N. Kremer
H. L. G. Kieffer
Building Fund Campaign Nears 7000 Total
The Centennial Memorial United Brethren church campaign ends Sunday with a total Friday night of 5694 and a hoped for 7000. Teams report varied contributions led by Stinespring 150 and Hummelbaugh 315. pastor C E K Pults from Washington DC to speak, with an 7 evening program by the church youth.
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Finis
Centennial Memorial United Brethren Church
C. EK. Pults
B. C
Washington, D. C
the Arch
Murder Trials and Taxi Slayings Strike Chicago
Chicago dispatches report the funeral of State’s Attorney William H. McSwiggin and the ongoing hunt for his killers and the machine gun used in the attack. Alex Korecek, a hardware dealer, may name gun purchasers, while another taxi murder unfolds with four assailants forcing the driver to an alley before fleeing.
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Chicago
William H. McSwiggin
Students’ Officers Reserve Corps
James J. Doherty
Ganster
Thomas Duffy
Witt McSweeney
Chicago Detective Bureau
Alex D. Korecek
Korecek
Martin Garrity
Police Guard May Day Protests to Avert Violence
In New York on May 1, extra police guarded officials, government buildings, churches, and homes of prominent figures including J B Morgan and John D Rockefeller to deter possible radical action. authorities admitted no violence was expected as foreign consulates and socialist meetings faced surveillance and literature restrictions.
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New York
Anl
J. B. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Hayes
Manwag
Smith Honors Whittemore Extradition
Albany Governor Smith approved Maryland’s extradition request for Richard Reese Whittemore, alleged felon band leader. The decision was issued at the executive mansion as Whittemore’s case heads to Baltimore for prison return. The fugitive is linked to a guard’s death during an escape from Maryland Penitentiary in February 1925.
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Albany
N.Y
Lightning strikes spur oil firms to seek fixes
San Francisco May fAP Officials of the Standard Oil Company of California say lightning has started fires at reservoirs near Bakersfield. Engineers note lightning rods fail for large storage tanks, and they are testing steel lowers as a potential protection measure.
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San Francisco
May
Standard Oil Company of California
Bakersfield
Wheat market advances amid drought fears in grain belt
Chicago May 1 AP reports the wheat market edges higher as drought tightens in the Northwest while winter belt optimism softens. Corn and oats fall, provisions rise, and limited Chicago deliveries plus strong meat demand lift the pork and lard markets.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Missouri
Windis
Indiana
Oaly
Governor Ritchie road fund bid sparks third-term charge
William Miles Maloy, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, accused Governor Ritchie of using the 10,600,000 dollar road fund to back his third-term bid. He spoke to the Walbrook Presbyterian Men’s Club in Baltimore, citing a Frederick dinner hosted by Secretary of State Winebrenner and a Brunswick counterpoint by Emory Coblentz.
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Ritchie
William Miles Maloy
Walbrook
Brunswi
Brunswick
Ail
Maloy
Showers Next Week to Aid Spring Crops
Washington May 1 CAP weather outlook for the week begins Monday with showers in the early middle and end. Cool early then warmer later. Straw hats begin to appear signaling summer arrival as Harry C Stall near Frederich dons one.
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Washington
Harry
Clearing Gains Near 2,000,000 in Local Bank Exchange
The Frederick Clearing Association, in its 33rd year, reports fiscal period gains of 1,920,886.85 over the prior period and annual clearances of 24,305,882.23. April 1926 clearances reached 2,118,043.10, compared with 2,727,060.83 for April 1925.
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Frederick Clearing Trouse Association
F. (. Markell
Dance by Frederick De Molay and Boy Scout Day in Washington
The Frederick Chapter of De Molay held a dance in the Francis Scott Key Hotel ball room with about thirty five couples and a local colored orchestra. Refreshments were served. Also, over sixty Frederick area Boy Scouts attended Boys Day at the National Scout convention in Washington, D C. They were photographed on the White House lawn and addressed by President Coolidge.
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de Molay
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Washington
Frederick City
Ith
D.C
Charles T. Westman
White House
Coolidge
Robert S. Readen-Powell
British Boy Scout Association
Frederick County
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Ignatius Bierlee
Louis J. Wilson
Finday
New Willard Hotel
Jewelers 10 Plan Banquet and Two Governors Attend
Frederick Chamber of Commerce hosts a two day Jewelers gathering with local groups, the Delaware-Maryland Jewelers Association and city officials. Governor Albert C. Ritchie is expected as guest of honor at Wednesday’s banquet, with Dr. W. Warren Gilles and Tan S. Reynolds addressing attendees. Events include a reception, college visit, motor trip, and Friday sessions led by Howard Mivikin of Baltimore.
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Freterick Chamber of Commerce
Pratois Soc Key
Delaware-Maryland Tetal Jewelers Association
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Total Meritants Association
Frederick Jewelers
George S. McCleery
Albert C. Ritchie
Jim
Robert Hobinoson
Delaware
David CO. Winerene
W. Warren Gilles
East Orange
Tan
Reynolds
Newark
Thore
Conrad J. Ttrotherry
American National Retail Jewelers Association
Uicers
Trool College
Tarepore Ferry
Howard Mivikin
Baltimore
Lae Association
Britain Faces General Strike As Miners Out
London reports a general strike looming after coal miners demand higher pay and shorter hours. Representatives of 203 unions totalling about 5 million workers planned to curb work in vital services next Tuesday unless a settlement is reached. The government declared a state of emergency amid the walkout.
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London
Great Britain
Cris
Hoppy Grove Arrested Again and Posts $500 Bail
Hoppy Grove was arrested this afternoon on charges of possession and transportation of contraband. U.S. Deputy Marshal Joseph Gouker served the warrant as Grove appeared before Commissioner Neel Waller and posted $500 bail for a May 6 preliminary hearing. Grove recently completed a term in the Atlanta penitentiary.
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Harry AL Q'Ileppy
Phigerstown
Conrabe
Stoner Hagner
Joseph Bk. Gouker
U.S
Marshak Grove
Neel Waller
One Thousand Children Prepare Big Pageant in Frederick
About 1 000 children in Frederick city and nearby schools rehearse for a historic pageant on May 7 at the Maryland State School lawn under Johns Hopkins extension Miss Atta Thomson instructor. The event features costumes and pantomimes from colonial to modern times with displays in local stores and a strong volunteer committee.
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Frederick City
Johns Hopking
Atta
Thompson
Maryland
Indiana
Colonia Perlod
C. Carty
Barbara Fritofite
C. E., Cine
Francis Scott Key
Thomas Kemp
Junior Red Cross
Willamsons’ Drug Store
Quakers
Hendrickson
Genda Stara
Thomas ‘H
Charles E Brengle Dead in Mountain City
Charles Edward Brengle aged 1 year 6 months 15 days died this morning at 6 4 o'clock at 717 North Market street after several weeks illness. He was son of Mrs Elizabeth and the late George W Brengle and brother to Raymond H Brengle of Washington DC and a grandson. Survived by sisters Mrs Virginia Herring Myra Harvey R Flautt and Mildred Brengle and Mrs William Smith of Washington. Funeral services Monday at the house with interment in Mt Oliver Cemetery. Thos MT Rice funeral director.
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Charles Edward Brengle
North Market Street
James Rows
Prancis Scott Key
BP. Q. Elks
Mountain City Longe
Knights of Pythias
Juniior Fire Company
Mt. Oiiver
MT Rice
Police Court Preparations Lead to Friday Night Arrests
Three arrests for disorderly conduct occurred Friday night under Judge Bowers. Homer Keefer and F. P. Schlecknecht faced drunken and disorderly charges with $14 collateral, one jailed awaiting tonight’s hearing. John Diggs, arrested at 12 16 a m, charged with cursing and disorderly conduct, collateral $10, trial tonight at 7. Mrs Wm Hilleary has moved to York PA to live with a former student.
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Gibles
I Hf
Blickenstaff
Omlver Jacobs
Homer Keefer
Sehldknecht
Bowers
John Diggs
Corrred
Dmecer Saiter
Virginia Carroll
Wm. TS. Hilleary
York
Change in Firm Harris and Vilier Takes Over A M Landauer
Announcement that Harris and Vilier the firm of Harris and Vilier today took over the interest of A M Landauer and Son wholesale notions Trving M Landauer proprietor of the old firm with the members of Marrit and Miler formed the partnership of The Harris and Filer Co and will call on the trade as before The new firm The Harris and Filer Co will carry a full line of Groc and notions.
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Harris and Vilier
A. M
Classis To Meet In Trinity Reformed Church
The Maryland Classis of the Reformed Church held its annual meeting in Trinity Reformed Church Manchester Carroll County Monday night at eight. The session opens with a sermon by Rev Fe Lewis Tighe of Finnils Bur, presiding. Terr Fer Heurl Kief and S S Le Ray Metimdell will represent the Evangelical Reformed Church this city.
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Maryland
Trinity Reformed Chureh
Manchester
Carroll County
Elock
Sesson
Taewis Tighe
Af Finnilsburs
Ciasere
Ter
Fer Heurl TG Kieffer
S&s
Boys Week in City 10 Opens in All Churches
Frederick holds its fourth annual Boys Week from May 2 to 8. A Father and Son banquet is set for Coblenz Hall next Friday with Congressman John C. Ketcham as speaker. Ministers will lead morning services and a full schedule of school talks and events emphasizes education and efficient effort.
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Frederick
Henri DL. A. Kiefer
Evangelical Reformedic Church
Ignating Bijortec
Boys’ Week Activies
Wil
G. Liogd Palmer
Kiwarls Club
Rotary Club
Thurstday
Lions Club
Priday
Father and Son
Djorler
Beng
Coblentz Mell
Wood College
John C. Ketcham
Michigan
Philadelphia Prohibition Office Reorganized As Dismissals Hit
I Baird Pittsburgh administrator reported to Assistant Secretary Andrews that over a score of prohibition agents in the Philadelphia district were dismissed during a three day overhaul. He said the entire eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey staff was weeded out and that a new administrator for Philadelphia is expected soon.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Andrews
I. “. Baird
Wittsburgh
Baird
Donnaylvania
New Jersey
Waird
Tin
Hick
Philadelphia 15
Goon
Fire destroys 16 to 49 autos in Baltimore garage blast
A morning fire at the Calhoun garage on Calhoun Street destroyed between 16 and 49 automobiles and trucks, causing about 50 thousand dollars in losses and 30 thousand in damage to the Douglass high school for Negroes. Investigators suspect defective wiring sparked the blaze. classes will resume as normal. The neighboring negro vocational school remained undamaged. Fire crews and police evacuated nearby homes. No injuries were reported.
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Baltimore
Calhoun
Calhoun Street
New Douglass High School
Frederick County gets new rifle range for Company A units
Company A First Regiment Maryland National Guard buys 105 acres near Singanore Mt. Pleasant district from Dr William Johnson to create a rifle range and park. The site will support 200 300 500 and 600 yard firing, future expansion for an entire battalion, with an artificial lake and club house.
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First Regiment
Maryland National Guard
Mt. Plomaant District
Singanore
William (. Johnson
Company A
Militia Bureau of
War Dejartment
War Department
Frederick County
Maryland
Robert S. Barrick
Offcer
Frederick
Inet
Robert 8. Thompson
Militia Bureau
Barrick
Virginian Beach
Wrederick
Jug Bridge
Linganere
Lundgren Place
SPARE THE DOGWOOD FLOWERING CAMPAIGN CONTINUES
The Wildflower Preservation Society partners with the Garden Club of America to curb dogwood destruction as spring lightens. After two prior intensive campaigns, cooperation grew and public support rose to protect the creamy white blossoms for this season and future enjoyment.
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Wildflower Preservation Society
National Capitey Committee
Garden Club of America
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Charles E. Brengle
Harris and
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A. M. Landauer and Son
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