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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1928

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Church Victory in Court Suit Over Alleyway

Miss Josephine P Etchison Jr trustee sued Mutual Insurance Co of Frederick and Evangelical Reformed church seeking to bar use of a nine foot alleyway and cancel a deed granting right of way. The court dismissed the suit with costs to the complainant finding no interference with use and none of the complainant rights were violated.

Josephine P. Etchison Jr Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick Evangelical Reformed Church Etchison East Church Street Kemr Hall Hammond Urner John Newsall Evangeli Reformed Church Kemp Hall Mutual Insurance Company Church Street Market and Church Streets Reformed Congregation Evangelos Reformed Church the Reformed Church Market Street Kemp Ha Insurance Company Thomas M. Williamson Etchisons Williamsons Texants Miss Fichison A. Pearce, Jr H. Dorser Etchison Frank C. Norwood Jacob Rohrback The Wm M. Storm

Weather Outlook Promises Warmer Days Ahead

The forecast hints at rising temperatures with a chance of showers during the extreme portion of the week. Monday reached 72 degrees, a rise from Sunday, with a trace of frost reported Monday morning and a low around 2 degrees the following night in brief confusion.

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Calhoun Bitter in Denouncing Conventions

Ex vice president John C. Calhoun denounces nominating conventions as controlled by political managers and office seekers. He urges universal direct-election of delegates to prevent elite capture of the presidential nomination, arguing conventions erode the people’s voice and threaten republican governance. He contrasts his view with caucus systems and warns of centralization of power in major states.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Washington John C. Calhoun Calhoun Paltimore Congress Union

Three youths found dead under their automobile

In Scotland Neck North Carolina May 15 three Roanoke Rapids youths Edward Alisbrook George Smith and L A Thompson were found trapped under a car in a foot of water after the vehicle left the road and overturned about five miles from town. The deaths appear accidental with the car submerged.

Scotland Neck N.C Edward Alisbrook George Smith L. A. Thompson Roanoke Rapids

Gleanna Collett Dominates British Women Open Round

Gleanna Collett, former American champion, sweeps through the third round of the British Women Open Golf Championship at Hunsitanton England. Mrs Tempts dominates, while irregular play disrupts the field amid continued competition.

Hunsianton England Gleana Collett Tempts Doahed Raup Tap Ta Plas

Two Siblings Found Slain in Louisville Cottage

In Louisville on May 15 AP reports the bodies of two elderly sisters, Bella Holmes 79 and Kate Satterwhite 72, were found beaten in their Maple Street home. A trunk was pried open and robbery is suspected. nephew Clarence B. Stephens aided police but was not charged. Neighbors recalled the sisters at church Sunday.

Louisville Maple Street Bella Holmes Kate Satterwhite Roy L. Carter Clarence B. Stephens Stephens Ella Stephens

Annapolis pageant reenacts colonial days for Coolidges

Washington and Mrs. Coolidge visit Annapolis for a reenactment of the Annapolis convention scene of 1786. Governor Ritchie invites governors of original colonies to the executive mansion. Notables impersonated by descendants tour Hammond-Harwood House and old state venues, with a welcome address to the President.

Washington Coolidge Annapolis George Washington United States Senate Ritchie Maryland President Coolidge Charles W. Smit State House Hammond-Harwood House John Hays Hammond McDowell Hall Coolvices

Swarming Bees Route Market Street Traffic

A swarm of bees gathered at Pitth and Market then in a tree near G and W grocery disrupting traffic. Cars hissed by as residents and a teacher on Market Street were stung or frightened. The scene eased after about an hour.

Pitth Market G. and W Merth Market

Poison Victims Recover After Food Poisoning Incident

The family of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith of Ijamsville and three helpers have recovered from a suspected food poisoning incident. Investigations focus on breakfast items including cornmeal and baking powder, with samples sent to the State Department of Health for analysis. Local health officials await results while theories suggest treated wheat flour may be involved.

Clyde Smith Ijamsville State Department of Health Smith E. C Laecal

Transatlantic Flyers Feted In St Louis Parade

In St Louis crowds greeted Baron Ganther Von Hue Hermann Kocht and James Fitzmaur with a welcome parade after their trans Atlantic flight. Flags of the United States Germany and Ireland lined the route as spectators cheered the aviators during the public reception at City Hall.

St. Louis Col Chacties AL Lindhersh

Tour Abroad Plans By Palmer Family

Mr and Mrs Palmer Te Hagerstown plan a global journey lasting about two years. They will travel to Canada then France and proceed to Honolulu, Japan, Sumatra and Penang. After months abroad they expect further stops through Southeast Asia and Cairo before returning home.

Palmer Hagerstown Ang Tonto Canada Sinzay Javan Sumatra Penang Cairo

Frederick High Alumni Banquet Set For June 20

The Frederick High School Alumni Association sixth annual reunion and banquet were planned at a June meeting led by Lloyd Winebrener. Officers named include president Eugene Sanders, vice president Martin Bowers, secretary Lincoln Engelbrecht, and treasurer Clarke Devithiss. The event, to be held at Hotel Braddock, includes an evening program with speakers and entertainment.

Frederick Hish School Alumnus Association Lloyd 3. Winebrener Thessociation Lield BR. Winebrener Sarah Quinn Thomas J. Schaeffer Alton C. Whit Hture Treasuer WL Eugene Sanders Th. Martin L. Bowers Ternard Davis Marie Flanigan Lincoln D. Engelbrecht Clarke Devithiss David M. Kemp Jacob R. Ramsburg Lloyd B Winebrewer Russell J. Michael David Yinger Stewart Brown Seta

Wissler Property Sold Amid Mixed Bids

The sale of Wissler property draws buyers including Gertrude Wyse and De Wot Ton, with bids around 806 each. Purchaser Dr Rar secures the winning bid as Jarab Robroywh and Jan de Tritrow are noted among participants.

Jan de

Anti Hoover Paper Run at Loss in May Report

Washington May 16 AP testimony from five witnesses to the Senate Campaign Funds committee says a weekly anti Hoover political publication operated at a loss of 500 dollars per week. George B Lockwood of Muncie Indiana said he left a 15 000 dollar movie industry job to work unpaid for the Commerce Secretary's campaign. J P Hale of New York financed the paper which had a subscriber list of about 100 but circulated 6000 copies. Hale was described as a former prohibition official with unclear funding details.

Washington Fhve Senate Campaign Funds Committee Herbert Hoover George B Lockwood Muncie Ind Commerce Secretary Harry N. Price Politics J. P. Hale New York Hoover Lockwood Hoover Organization Will H. Hays Hays Commerce Indiana Bratton New Mexico Senate Hale

Two Fight For Control Of Plane In Flight

Fontine Michigan May 1 AP reports a pilot and passenger Clarence Frenchette 18 fought midair for control of a plane at 2000 feet. Frenchette beat Harry Anderson with a hammer before the plane crashed near Ventine State Hospital. Anderson is hospitalized with a skull fracture and Frenchette is under guard awaiting sanity examination.

Fontine Mich Fontiae Clarence Frenchette Freschette Harry Anderson Anderson Ventine State Hospital

Coolidge Signs Mississippi Flood Control Bill

President Coolidge signed the flood control bill authorizing 325 million dollars in federal funding. The plan strengthens levees along the Mississippi, adds three floodways and a spillway to divert excess water to the Gulf of Mexico.

Washington Coolidge Federal Treasury Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico

Gates Flying Circus To Visit Frederics City Next Week

The Gates Flying Circus will perform in Frederics City next week under the American Society of Aviation, with free noon and afternoon exhibitions at the Otis Klug farm. Performances feature stunt flying and aerobatics aimed at promoting aviation, supported by the Aviation Society headquartered in New York City and active in local flying clubs and tours.

American Society Car Che Eromoting of Aviation Dina Gade Bydug Circus Aviation Corporation Frederics West Weel J Otis Klug Passengia Avinifor Society Klug Farm T Ie The Aviation Society New York City Atul Aftporta Newaya Intercat

Judge and many others indicted under dry law

Juffalo May 15 CAP A wide indictment names Roscoe G Harper Leo A Regen and three former Buffalo dry enforcement chiefs along with 48 others as leaders of a conspiracy to violate prohibition. Arraigned Warp er and Regan pleaded not guilty and posted bail. The charge alleges local diversion of alcohol from the Buffalo plant with nearly 500000 paid to dry agents to permit shipments and falsify reports.

Juffalo N.Y Roscoe G. Harper New York Leo A Regen Buffalo Dry Enforcement Buffalo Warper Regan Tinos Company

Bishop McConnell Cleared Of Charges By M E Church

Kansas City May 15 The quadrennial conference of the M E Church dismissed charges of maladministration and immorality against Bishop Francis J. McConnell of Pittsburgh. Rev George A. Cooke of Wilmington Del filed the charges.

Kansay City Francis J. McConnell Pittsburgh George A. Cooke Wilmington Del M. JE. Church

Dirigible Starts On Second Flight

King Bay Spitsbergen May 16 AP The india s second flight started at 120 this afternoon Favorable weather The airship took a westward course toward Greenland Also mentions New Market Woman s Club meeting at Mrs Nicodemus Monrovia with music readings and plans for May 25 plus a note about Professor William B Scott from Princeton University.

King’, Bay Spittbergen India Greenland New Market Woman's Club W. Nicedemus Monrovia Ing America Nicodemus N. H. Albaugh W. W. Nicodemus Jessie Shawbaker Miss Nicodemus XN. Il Albaugh Laeile Nicodemus Home Sweet Home H. L. Davis Sweet Home Statey Davis

Wills Probated In Orphans Court For Guyton and Gaugh Entries

Several wills in the Orphans Court probate docket are detailed. William L Guyton of Middletown leaves a life interest to his widow Laura Gurton with remainder to his children. William F Gaugh of Lewistown leaves entire estate to Irene C Ganth. William Bowie of MdTown devises shares to his brothers. trust provisions name Lucy C Norris and others, with remainder distribution among siblings if beneficiaries predecease. Wills dated 1907 to 1822 and witnessed by multiple executors.

Guyton William L Guyton Middletown Laura Gurton Shar Ana Ausherman George V. Arpoot Samuel Ausherman Wiliam F Gas W. &. Bowlus Wilam Bowie MdTetown Yoalas Warrry Tigar Stanley

Dormitory Fire Claims College Girl Life At Wittenberg

A blaze ripped Woodlawn Hall at Wittenberg College in Springfield Ohio killing Hilda Sipes 20 of Shelby and leaving Helen McClain of Troy paralyzed with slim recovery chances. Four others suffered serious injuries and several students were rescued as the building burned after 2 am with cause undetermined.

Springfield Ohio Woodlawn Hall Wittenberg College Hilda Sipes Shelby Upatakea Hall Helen McClain Troy Miss McClain Mary E. Horn Lewisburg Onis Miss Sipes Alice Olde Detroit Mary Legenrood Reading Marie Schneider Indianapolia

Iron and Steel Bowling Banquet Honors League Members

The Frederick Iron and Steel Bowling League held its annual banquet at the Wayside Inn on Monday evening May 11. Prizes were awarded for guessing games and high scores. Officers elected for 1928-1929 include President Lester Grove, Secretary Oran C. Lease, and Treasurer Basil C. Lewis.

Frederick Iron and Steel Wayside Inn Frank G. Devilbiss R. Eyler FE. Blumenauer G. Lewis J. Blumenauer QO. Harris R. Hartman C. Mercer C. Crone C. Williams Basil Lewis Lester Grove Oran C. Lease Basil C. Lewis

Sportsman and hotel owner dies in fall

New York May 14 AP J I J Lannin former owner of the Boston Red Sox and present owner of Roosevelt Field and other Long Island property jumped or fell to his death from a window at the Granada Hotel in Brooklyn He had gone to inspect plastering and was found dead on the street. Rector Will Be Ordained or Ho St George Tucker ameng Weene-dar May yinadmit Rev Vincent rector of Grace Episcopal siey.rin 16 the Order of The ordination will be writine in Grace church zo Rev Dural Christ Church Niliwood at the candidate.

New York API JI. J. Lannin Boston Red Sox Roosevelt Field Long Island Lannin Granada Brooklyn Momer Eviensinn George Tucker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evangelical Reformed Congregation Glenna Collett Downs Quick Hind Pees Vanced Houston Calvin NER Texas Jesse Jones Jones FHS Hotel Braddock Wissler Gates Flying Circus King Farm Ballenger Road William B Scott Princeton University Benjamin Franklin Etla G. Norris Lucy C. Norris Mary Lettie Novis Deishy Norris Weldon T. Ray Hany Etta Norris Eraa Norris Etta G. Norria Edgar Lane M. George A Walter i Warnes T Gums Edgar Hi. McBrde Iron and Steel
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