Storm wrecks house again city hard hit
A violent wind and rainstorm struck Washington County Saturday evening, ripping roofs and downing trees from Grafton Downs to Williamsport. The Updegrat water tank toppled onto the Kohler building, a deflected bolt struck Miss Margaret Smith, and widespread damage followed across Hagerstown and surrounding towns, with over a thousand telephone lines knocked out.
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Washington County
Gharpakurg
Ton
Rosa K. Downs
Starn
Downs Farm
Edward Dinkle
Williamapart
Twlathia
Ap Commission
Kokier
Deaths and obituaries from Washington County area
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Etta Bell Borens at 45 after gall bladder surgery, with services planned at her home and Teaseill Cemetery. Other death notices include Harry Griffith aged 84 in Washington DC, and Richard Guy Thompson aged 2, with details of survivors and funeral arrangements.
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Mra
Etta Bell Borens
Elleworth Borens
Washington County Hospital
Vinrens
Hagera
Christ Reformed Church
Alice James
Melon
Fligabeth
Janet
Ethel
Jesse James
Arizona
Gistera
Lizzle James
Charles Kershaar
John Rodgers
Stanley Shadrach
Wm. Crumbacker
Ronth Noweward
Rev
Mundis
Emanuel T. H. Church
Teaseill Cemetery
Harry M. Griffith
Unegoratown
Lal
Washington
D. C
Jyeara
Hig
Avelarkson Griffith
Migs Lula
Richard Guy Thompson
Guy Kk. Thompson
Em Street
Vilarnoun
Pudancma
Was
Sears
Wig Parenta
Guy KR
Goldie V. Thormpson
Ff, Holsapple
Murial
Rose Will Cemetery
Notary D A Heller Commissioned In Washington County
A new notary public, D A Heller, is commissioned in Washington County. Rain caused hailstones from small to large to fall across Upper Street intersecting Nie Kohler Jewelry, while water flooded low streets and basements. The Hagerstown Motor Company storefront flooded to four inches, and two horses owned by Isade Van Teran of Mt Aetna were found dead in a field, struck by lightning near a wire fence.
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Nie Kohler Jewelry Store
Crow
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown Motor Company
Isade Vanteran
Mt. Aetna
City vows strict enforcement of new U turn ban
Police Chief Barber announced firm action to enforce the ordinance banning U turns by autos at all intersections. J Scott Mower stated authorities will pursue offenses as the city seeks to reduce collisions since the new traffic signal system was installed.
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Coun
Automadulata
Barber
Antietam
Potomac
Washington
Jonathan
Franklin
Jonathan Arests
Offendora
Scott Mower
Expresa
Self Defense Shot Ends Apartment Confrontation
In a tense Philadelphia scene, Schwartz shoots himself after police surround his apartment. He told his wife he acted in self defense against an intruder demanding money at a laboratory. He claimed the stranger attacked him first and he merely tried to burn him out.
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Pagel
Todger
Schwartz
Hayward
Jhut
Aoon
Schwarta
Schwarte
Proeet Winsell
Meteor Shower Expected Tomorrow Night in Eastern Skies
Astronomical Society member Leslie Beard says clear eastern and northeastern skies tomorrow may reveal a Perseid like meteor display. Meteors are remnants of a disintegrated comet and at least one should appear every few minutes as Earth passes through a debris stream near August 11.
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Leslie C. Beard
Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Barber Exiled From Town After Fight Over Girl
W. K. Logie a Hancock barber, 30, was ordered exiled for a year after failing to pay a $16 fine. The dispute began with Milas Marie Ingram, whom Logie allegedly pursued, leading to a brawl at a herb shop. Logie, formerly of Martinsburg, left town with his family yesterday.
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W. KR. Logie
Hancock
Jol
Milas Marie Ingram
Logue
Ingram
Yarnhart
Marlinsburg
Horse Dies in Field During Storm Approach
A horse collapsed and died while being moved from a covefield near Caverowa toward Ardila Wintere in a storm warning. The animal dropped dead suddenly, with officials noting it was not struck by lightning and the cause remains unknown.
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Amitel
Ardila Wintere
Caverowa
Mary Berger Case Remains a Local Puzzle for Officers
Mary Berger, seventeen, became ill last week and was hospitalized. She disappeared after visiting an aunt, later returned to town with a man who took her to a camp. She admitted a night in a haystack near a pup tent while the camp housed only basic shelter. Murphy, linked to the case, is held on a carnal knowledge charge and a gun with a broken stock was reportedly found. Mascot Spot of Pioneer Hook and Ladder Co. was killed by a car while responding to a call.
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Murphy
Hook and Ladder Co
Indraing- Vhr
Ube Fo'emen
Was & Gonalant
Tor
Alain
Moonshine Blamed in Slaying of Father by Son
George Drummond, 65, a farmer near Gray Lakes, Ohio, shot and killed his 26-year-old son Ralph while intoxicated on moonshine. He claimed he did not intend to kill but blamed the liquor as a trigger. Family sources say a long standing bitter feud between father and son existed, rooted in past abuse.
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Chicago
Washington County
George Drummond
Gray Laks
Ralph
Cuicago
Four Drown Under Bridge Crash Near Ocean City
At Long Bridge over Egg Harbor inlet two cars collided and plunged into the water. Two couples died and four people were believed drowned as rescuers recovered body fragments and searched the scene. Police and troopers investigated the wreck while noting a woman driver and a man in the front seat.
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Ocean City
N. 1
Long Bridge
Egg Harbor Inlet
Lamiers” Point
Ware
Sik
Bealdeber
Well bred canaries in London fetch high price
In memoriam notice from Maggie Grimm recalls her husband who died August 1924. The obituary reflects enduring sorrow, praising his diligence and faith as she marks one year since his passing in a solemn remembrance.
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Meath
Colored Youths Reprimanded and Paroled in Juvenile Court
A group of colored boys aged 14 to 40 were cited for petty thefts from several stores and given hearings before Justice Yourtee in Juvenile Court. They were paroled with strict reporting requirements. breaking parole could lead to removal. A father who allegedly took some stolen money agreed to repay it.
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Beford Justice Yourtee
Juvemite Court
Wealthy man refuses to adopt anyone else
A distressed case revolves around a wealthy man who will not adopt more, with Mary planning retaliation after being urged to leave by Browning. Mary seeks help from a literary agent and plans action against Browning while her hosts in Williamsport, Mrs Grayson Newcomer and Mr A E Weint from Baltimore, are mentioned.
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Mr. Browning
A. BE. Weint
Soo
Baltimore
Grayson Newcomer
Williamsport
Four White Men Sent To The Cut
Seven men faced Justice Bower on charges of train riding after being pulled from a freight train entering Williamsport. White defendants Edward J. Smith Herbert Brown Harry Maxwell Morris Roe and Dr Bowlen received three months at the House of Correction. The group included Samuel Sieftes Norman Hall and others, with efforts noted to secure employment for one farmer.
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Bower Thia
Williamsport
Iget
E4ent
Chapman
Gratton
W. M
Edward J. Smith
Ioanoke
Herbert Brown
Wahoo
Neb
Harry Maxwell
Camden
N. J
Morris Roe
Amaterdau
Dr. Bowlen
Jackson
Samuel Sieftes
Wheeling
W. Ve
Normac Hall
Cumberland
House of
Baltimore Grain Market Prices Read Like Fragments
In Baltimore today the grain market shows No 2 red and yellow varieties with mixed quotes. Wheat ranges around 1.06, garlic and douextic notes appear with 1614, and No 2 white oats trade at 54 with new price 52. Old No 3 oats at 52 now 50. Rye No 2 remains quoted but unclear.
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Baltimore
Hancock clinic at Stiger office August 25
Fiaweretowe announces a 9 30 am clinic at the Dr Stiger office Hancock under the Maryland Tabercutosia Association. Mary Young Rebeka Lodge hosts a card party at Odd Feltown Temyota Tuesday evening August 11 with admission 25 cents.
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Hangoge Actvnte
Stiger
Hancock
Uta Afaryland Tabercutosia Associa
Mary Young Rebeka Lodge
Feltown Temyota
Adlantasion
Myersbody
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Barber Saya
Vahnom Cleanser
Hector
America
Richland
Lifemosa Grapefruit
California
Royal Anne
del Monte
Washington Street
Salem
Potomac Street
Mary Berger
Ida Cleveland
Georgia Mobly
Gerald-Mall
Ady
Carl's Cash Grocery
Michell Avenue
Petromags
Moonshine
Harbor Inlet
London
Tata
Ami Will
Maggie Grimm
Fiaweretowe
W.P. Beard
Hagerstow's
Swarthmore Circuit
Robert MacGowan
Royal Welsh
Imperial
Vernon-Johne Co
Marchetti
Chautauqua
E. Washington St
Hagerstown Grocery Company
Hays Brothers
the Women’s Club
Mechanics Loan Savings Bank
Young’s Drug Store
Eakles Drug Store
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