Tate Racing Season Opens in Hagerstown
Maryland’s racing season gets under way with a five day meeting at Hagerstown starting August 30. About 250 horses are expected as owners bring top higher grade rivals, with seven events daily and distance races popular with turf fans. The meet operates under the Maryland Racing Commission and mutual wagering, mirroring Bowie and Marlboro formats.
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Maryland
Hagarsthird
Washington County
Trionium
Marlboro
Hagerstown
Yartorn
Canada
Blackhand letter threat targets Nancy Maddox home
Miss Nancy Maddox and sister live at a villa that was not blown or harmed despite a August 13 letter signed IRACK BANDIT demanding 31 600 paid by a telephone call. Sheriff Duffey and Deputy Crampton investigated the Maddox farm and found signs of recent visits. No source found yet and residents guard the area amid previous similar threats.
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Nancy Maddox
Misa Maddox
Dutey
Milas Maddox
Bandera
Duffey
Depuly Crampton
Maddox
Kaee
Miss Maddox
M. P. Moller
New Collector Charles Hammond Starts Own Business
Charles W. Hammond, formerly with the Herald Mail and later with Sealsco Company, has started his own venture collecting approvals for business and professional men. Hammond is described as a capable organizer and promoter for this enterprise.
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Charles W. Hammond
The
Herald-Mail
Sealsco
Any
Raleaman
Hammond
Bucsfak
Deaths Geary Betts Former Innkeeper Passes Away
Geary S. Betts long time innkeeper dies at home in Lore River after a long illness. He leaves a wife and two children Edward and Annie of Chicago, a sister Rosa Brown of Maxerstown, and a brother A. H. Betts of Witeneshero. Native of Fisherville, he ran a hotel in Washington County for years, moving west in 1885. Funeral arrangements noted in local papers.
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Geary S. Betts
Lome
Jtver
Lang Miness
Paara
Mr. Betts
Edward
Annie
Chicago
Bother
A. H. Betts
Witeneshero
Aister
Rosa Brown
Maxerstows
Fiseneaville
Fiat
Saily
Wastington
Beter
Mahon Visits Kelly Seal Truce In Democratic Talks
Baldiwore Aug 72 John J Mahon visited Frank Kelly at Kelly's eighteenth Ward Democratic Club marking a six year rift end. They discussed past events and plans to work together before the primary, signaling a united front behind the ticket at the top.
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Baldiwore
John J. Mahon
Leutenant
Frank” Kelly
Kelly
Eighteenth Ward
Kally
Mabon
Mahon
Hta
Girl Dies After Auto Crash Near Millstone West Virginia
Lucille M. 13, daughter of Frank Weller of Millstone, died an hour after a collision between Mr. Weller’s car and Dr. J. G. Collins’s vehicle a mile west of Huyett’s on the Western Pike. Three others were slightly injured. Elmer Plank took the girl to the hospital. An inquest was ordered by Justice R. I. Harm with Sheriff Duffey to summon a jury at 1 pm. Dr. Collins will testify, though he hopes to leave for home due to injuries.
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Lucille M
Frank Weller
Millstone
Weller
Collina” Nghta
Blate
Attomney Wol- Guger
Gherif Duffey
R. I. Harm
Duffey
Collins
Week-End Police Court Delivers Mixed Fines
Five drunks were arraigned in police court with fines paid. George Cure and Walter Thomas paid $10 each after arrest by Patrolmen Burger and Mann. Lewis Johnson and Ernest Fabby jailed 10 days for failing to pay fines. Stoner paid $1 for obstructing a crossing. Griffith and Divine faced disorderly conduct charges, paying $6. Manville Grumwald fined $5 for litter cleanup after notice.
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Poica
George Cure
Walter Thomas
Burger
S. 1
G. Mann
Cantla
Lewis Johnson
Ernest Fabby
Stoner
Justice Bitner
O. F
Divine
Hubert Grifith
Death by self inflicts tragedy in Indian Springs
John E. Gehr, 67, of Indian Springs, died yesterday morning around 5 30 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mrs. Gehr found him in a pool of blood. Dr J B Percy certified death. Survived by two sons Clarence and Carl, and two daughters Mia Harizman and Mrs Abram Horal. Marriage licenses listed for several couples. Orioles win noted with junior team victory and local youth results mentioned.
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John E. Gehr
Indian Springs
Gehr
Teachers to Petition the County Board
Washington County teachers gathered 270 strong at Bathday Chamber of Commerce to seek action on a proposed salary cut. They plan to petition the County Commissioners and, if needed, appeal to the next legislature for emergency funds to prevent reductions in teachers salaries.
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Washington County
Chamber of Comterce
State Legialaure
Board of Education
Tha
Pé- Utton
County Commisatonsra
Mapleville Mites Open School House Near Hagerstown
A small district event reports Mapleville Mites A Yacados School opening in a schoolhouse with Mileaq Elizabeth Pahernay of Hagerstown as teacher for two weeks. Various local residents hosted guests and visited relatives over the weekend, with health news noting Miss Iva Koontz ill with typhoid at Washington County Hospital.
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Mileaq Elizabeth Pahernay
Hagerstown
Samuel Kaylor
J. Hl. Fahrway
Iva Wisherd
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mins Reuleh Winherd
Brother Bred
Pennsylvania
Fahrney McKee Pond
Covington
Ohio
Annie Wiss
California
Earl Lowry
Chicago
Hans
Robert Markeley
Dilsa Bartha
Shoop
Cal
Falling Waters
Clyde Routram
Daniel Faulder
Rite
George Betts
Lena
Miss Jackson
Washington County Hospital
Misa
Kaylor
Halfway
Lelia’ A E. Fabrney
Meeting Called At First Brethren To Choose Pastor
A meeting was scheduled for Wednesday evening at the First Brethren Church to select a new pastor to fill the vacancy after the resignation of Rev. A. B. Cover.
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First Brethren Church
Loti
A. B. Cover
Hit Dry Trail Punish Wets Bootleg Sentences Hit Dry Trail Punish Wets
The Mercer county court system intensifies Volstead era enforcement with indictments and swift sentencing. Sheriff B. Hunt takes bail, and prosecutors H. B. Leo and Judge Frank Maynard push hard on dry laws during revived campaign. One hundred seventy five grand jury indictments reflect heightened activity.
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Newspaper Enterprise
Bluefield
W. Ve
Mercer County
Sherif B. B. Hunt
Fhim
Scon
H. B. Leo
Frank Maynard
Bolt Plays Prank With Setting Hen
Martlenburg West Virginia August 31 Mrs Coleman Lyne of Midd leway notes eggs due to hatch. She discovers lightning struck a pear tree and ran down the fence to the nest leaving the hen’s skeleton and feathers blown back. Eggs appear intact with small holes burned into the ends of the shells.
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Martlenburg
W. Va
Coleman Lyne
Middleway
County Farmers Send Wool Off Tomorrow Morning
The second shipment of county wool will be made tomorrow morning from the U S freight office on Church Street where farmers bring their wool between 1 and 2 o'clock. The shipment is through the Whshe Jagton County Farmers Association. With 10 pounds of wool, 5.75 will be sent for making into a blanket and freightage, and with eight pounds, 4.35 for making into a motor robe. The wool will be sent to Chatham Mills, Utkin, N C.
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U. S. Fraight
Churgh Street
Whshe Jagton County Farmara’ ‘Association
Chatam Mille
Utkin
N. C
C V Firemen Elect Officers at Cumberland Valley Meeting
Robert L. Gray of Winchester was reelected president of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen Association at Martinsburg convention. Officers named include W. S. Roop Middletown Pa as first vice president W. A. Wilthite Keyser as second vice president Scott Mason Martinsburg as third vice president C J Jacobs Waynesboro as secretary W H Richter Chambersburg as treasurer and A S Polal Martinsburg as chaplain. No site chosen for next year’s meeting.
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Robert L. Gray
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fireman's Association
Martinsburg
Kayeer
Harrisburg
Higeratown
W. 5. Roop
Middletown
W. A. Wilthite
Keyser
Scott Mason
Martinsbarg
C. J. Jacobs
Waysnesboro
W. H. Richter
Chambersburg
Polal
Howe
bhSia
Fremon
Selbert
Gray
Association
Roy Stouffer Disappears After Alley Affray
Sheriff Duffey reports Roy Stouffer missing after a melee at Daniel Bhank home on Saturday night. Ray Stoniter remains unfound while Clinton Tabler, father of John Tabler held on multiple charges, is tied to the stabbing amid rumors of Stouffer’s motives. Authorities seek Stouffer to file charges.
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Duffey
Aither
Ray Stoniter
Nevers
Daniel Bhank
Alexander Straet
Clinton Tabler
John Tabler
Tita
Stouger
Tabler
Somatine
Stouffer
Plato
Tabor
Camping Party At Williamaport On Potumas River
Mr and Mrs 0 R Claggett and a group including Mr and Mrs Charles B Grimes Mr and Mrs Charten Harsh Miss Frances Delmeg Mr Neom Hareb Miss Ann Reich Mrs Helen Curfman Mrs Helen Claggett and Robert Taylor Charisa Madison and Roger Claggett of Williamapost stay at Middiekauf s clubhouse by the Potumas river Williama port A South African plant resembling a pebble in shape and appearance is noted.
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R. Claggett
Charles B. Grimes
Charten Harsh
Migseg
Frances Delmeg
Neom Hareb
Ann Reich
Sar
Helen Curfman
Bary
Helen Claggett
Robert Taylor
Charisa Madison
Roger Claggett
Williamapost
Ling
Middiekauf
T ‘He Potumas River
Williama’ Port
Marriage Tariff Cheaper Here In Gettyebure
A young man from Littestown tried to obtain a marriage license in Gettyebure noting the license cost $1.50 and lamenting cannot afford higher fees. The clerk explained the standard price and the visitor left, saying he would likely secure a license in Hagerstown where costs are lower.
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Gettyebure
Tan
Amos
Hagerstown
Parmera Picnic Saturday at Doubs Woods with games
Playground supervisor Hitem Hall organized a day of special races and events at Parmera Picnic in Doub's Woods. Prizes include various races and games, with ribbons on arrival and team assignments. afternoon baseball between the Chamber of Commerce and County Farmers Association. Isabelle Backenhaugh leads kindergarten efforts amid added novelty activities.
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Hitem
Doub's Woods
Chamber of Commaice
County Farmers’ Association
Isabelle Backenhaugh
Coen
Hem-Bol Promoted for Piles Relief by Doctor Leonhardt
Dr Leonhardt endorses Hem-Bol as a complete internal treatment that relieves all piles quickly even in stubborn cases. The remedy is sold and guaranteed by Aughinbaugh or Knesslay Drug Stores.
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Leonhardt
Aughinbaugh
Knesslay Drug
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Roy Stouffer
Mr. Hall
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