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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1924
Page
6
Health authorities report an epidemic of grippe across Washington County and adjacent Western Maryland. Hundreds in Hagerstown and Frederick show illness, with weather blamed for spread. Physicians warn of potential complications like pneumonia and advise fresh air and rest to aid recovery.
John Bingham star end of Yale, chosen captain of the 1925 eleven, announced today in New Haven. Motorist killed in Washington Baltimore pike crash as a 23 year old enter Pape and five others injured in the morning collision.
The S Pratt property at Edge net was offered for sale in front of the Court House yesterday by auctioneer H Olwys Baker but was withdrawn for $3,800. Nesembur 4 at the Rudy's Rexall Pharmacy Hotel Hamilton Corner Adv.
Ruth Veo Phul conducts a rapid cross word session in 4 minutes 26 seconds, completing a puzzle others take hours. Her quickness earns her a cup for the feat and highlights her mastery of word games.
Potomac Lodge No 31 elected officers for the ensuing term led by noble grand R M Patterson and vice grand C N Schildknecht with Stanley Shadrach recording secretary and Paul I Cartes financial secretary. C G Myere reelected to the Board of Managers and other posts filled by J R Schlotterback, Morris Hutgell, and H A Shafer among others.
Obituaries list several Washington county residents including Eilas Cost a former sheriff and judge of the Orphans Court in Hagerstown with a long county profile Funeral services scheduled at Boonsboro Cemetery and leadership at First Baptist Church Also noted are deaths of Miss Retsoca H Martin and John T Rusk with hometown ties and Mennonite Church connections plus brief notices of Mrs Rachel Smith and tributes from CARE OF THANKS thanking community and church members for support during a bereavement
When rheumatism pains you Joint Ease promises quick lasting relief. The notice thanks readers for flood support and endorses JointEase as the remedy for joint trouble and pain.
Last night a new boys club organized at the Y with a membership of twelve and plans to expand to thirteen. Another youth club, for older boys, to be organized at the M C A this evening, with supper at 6:30. A men’s Bible class and a women’s Bible class meet at the Pressbyterian Church M C A. Fire destroyed outbuildings on Henry C Hickman’s farm near Point of Rocks causing about 15000 dollars in losses.
Former Norfolk and Western conductor Kito was discharged seven months ago during a wreck probe that killed four in Stanley. He has been reinstated with seniority, with engineer W. T. Cole likely to return later. Church of God and Salvat ion of Christ gave free Thanksgiving dinners to poor children and elders at 235 North Johnson Street, with sermons by J. R. Dickerson following.
Market roundup from New York shows railroad and industrial stocks strong while domestic drafts irregular and foreign bonds firm. Call money at 34 percent. Cotton steady. Baltimore spot Wheat red winter at 1.01 2/3. white wheat 1.04 6/8. rye 1.37. Prices paid in Hagardtown include Wheat 1.50 and multiple dairy, grain, and wagon items listed with local shop names and prices.
Dagmar Godowaky emoker and Loapalé smevles are named as patrons and artists connected to a New York art scene. Mary Gandern recently returned from Europe weighing 429 pounds at departure but claims weight loss from sun baths in Monte Carlo. Dolly May, hailed as the miracle child of Mia H. D. Locke, is the town talk after playful incidents.
London reports Labor members of the newly convened parliament elected Ramey MacDoneld former premier as leader in the approaching session. Opposition criticizes the party leadership as factional disputes surface amid internal criticism of conduct.
In a tense courtroom scene the State's Attorney attacks key witnesses while cross examining Henry Orcutt and grilling defenses. Myra Wilkinson, 22, testifies about the night Burger and Sigafonsi quarrelled over a revolver. Sigatoose tries to seize the gun as Burger refuses to surrender it.
Foresters of America AML members are requested to attend a meeting Friday night to transact business of importance. Reported items include new erect projects and activities.
John Kunkleman, father of seven with an eighth expected, a Shady Grove resident, was nabbed after officers found a working moonshine still at his home. A wash boiler, two barrels of mash, and other items were seized. He admitted engaging in the business to supplement farm income amid ragged, relying children.
Witness testimony describes Mrs. Wilkinson firing at Burger during a struggle at the Orcutt home then firing again as the weapon discharged in a chaotic scene. She fainted beside the dead man and later claimed not to recall the arrest time. Eldar corroborates arrival time and notes no one was intoxicated.
The Queen Esther clans of Trinity Lutheran Sunday School will hold their annual cytekan and wattle cap per on January 8 and 9, 1926. The public is cordially invited.
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