FANE SAVES FAMILY SLEEP
Grantsville Md December 4 A man, Oliver Hoover, 42, saved his family from a fire but perished in the blaze his wife and four children suffered severe burns and were rushed to hospital. Neighbors found the family outside as burnt furniture lay scattered. Tracks in deep snow showed a hurried escape but the reason for not waking the family remained unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantsville
Oliver Hooyer
Jennings
Nore
Melvin
Eod Herbert
Minera Hospital
Frostburg
President Gandhi cites Joseph story to urge farm aid
A speech draws on Genesis to warn that prosperity hinges on farmers and neighbors alike. The speaker stresses shared progress and calls for high productivity while highlighting the human element in economic policy.
Leg injury prompts hospital x ray after Surrey High game
Harold E. Jones of 446 North Prospect Street was hurt ankle playing football at Surrey High School and taken to Washington County Hospital where an x ray was taken. He will be confined to the house for some time. Marriage licenses issued for Nealy Budley Purse Wolfe couples from Harrisonburg Bloomsburg. Mrs Rector confined at home with grip. Building permit granted for Mrs Gorman garage 10 by 16 at 340 South Cannon Wy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Jones
North Prospect Street
Surrey High School
Washington County
Gr. Sachem Visited Red Men Tribes In Maryland Towns
Silas BH Simpson of Trappe Maryland Great Sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men visits Hiwatha Hancock Chippewa Cherokees in Frederick Sharpsburg. Logan Tribe of Boonsboro to confer degrees as Stockslager accompanies him on his itinerary through the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silag BH. Simpson
Trappe
Improved Order of Red Men of
Maryland
Ebfa County
Simpson
Hiwatha
Hancock
Frederick
Sharpsburg
Cam
Logan
Boonsboro
Robert M. Stockslager
Junior Sagamore
Deaths and notices from a small town paper
Obituary items report the deaths of Mrs. Margaret E. Garmong Mrs. Darby Carney and Mrs Annie A Full with details of their ages survivors and funeral arrangements day and time. notices include memorial verses and ads for local events auctions and sales and a December benefit alert for the Glee Club and pharmacy.
Mrs Wilkinson Convicted of Manslaughter
Cora Ricketts Wilkinson was found guilty of manslaughter in the slaying of her lover John H. Sigafoose after a seven hour jury deliberation. She displayed calm composure as the verdict was read and awaits sentencing with her attorneys, while the defense claimed the shooting was accidental during a defense against an assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Ricketts Wilkinson
John H. Sigafoose
Wilkinson
Stalt
Sherif Kaylor
Shariff Duffey
Keylor
Wilkingon
Sigifoose
Sigatoose
Wie Kingon
Sigafoose Hugeing
Sis” Rider
Frank Burger
Orenlt
Grain market summary from Baltimore opening
Baltimore December 4 grain roundup lists Wheat No 2 red winter spot at 1.62 and No 2 red winter garlicky spot domestic 1624, No 2 white 604461, Rye No 2 spot 1.29. Market quotes reflect early trading levels across grain grades and varieties in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Local Advertisements and Notices from Hagerstown
Hagerstown December notices list multiple ads including food items like Country Cured Hams and Shoulders at 20 cents per pound, Pure Maple Syrup at 2.60 per gallon, and dried peaches. Also promoting Swift products, candles, toys, and a meeting notice for the Foresters of America. Miller's Grocery advertises Pure Maple products and Potomac Street as the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's Grocery
Potomac
Smallpox Quarantine Expanded in Frankford Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports a new smallpox quarantine in the Frankford area due to a four year old case linked to Mrs. Hmsa Wright infection. About 660 residents in the lower Frankford area, including several restaurants and stores, face closures and health authorities maintain strict controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
POE
Frankford
Arecs
Hmmsa Wright
Digessa
Franteford
Defense Tries for Alibi in Masons Case
Defense presents alibi claims for Mason as employees testify he cashed eight checks at Byerly's and hid two stamped checks. Mason says two checks were cashed September 29 and October 4, both honored, but clerks could not identify him. A Blue Ridge driver testified Mason rode a Winchester bus September 26, yet company records show a different regular bus on that date. Trial for James Wilson in Otzelberger murder continues tomorrow. Grice represents Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byerly
Mason
Atora
Persson
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Winchester
Winchester Jas
James Wilson
Charles R. Otzelberger
Wilson
Otzelberger
Frog Hollow
J. Cleveland Grice
Stock Markets Glance Highlights Rail and Industrial Strength
New York markets show rail and industrial stocks strong while domestic bonds remain steady. Foreign exchange firm with 3 percent Cali money. Grain and cotton mixed and copper firm. Car oranges move from Sanford Florida to Pennsylvania freight stations. Trade ads note wholesale and retail availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Honda
Pennsylvania
Orchards
Sanford
Florida
Lodge Sends Delegation to Philadelphia for Paraphernalia
Blue Mountain Lodge No. 118 of this city sends a large delegation to Philadelphia for the fortieth anniversary of the Praternal Home Insurance Company with a pageant at the Girard Craftamana Club 4037 Chestnut street. Mayor W Fraeland Kendrik will be principal speaker. Albert H Ladnar will also address. Members from many states travel by car and train for two days of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain Lodge No. 118
Philadelphia
Praternal Home Insurance Company
Girard Craftamana “Club
Chestnut Street
W. Fraeland Kendrik
Activaty
Albert H. Ladnar
Councisl
Li Lu Temple
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Maryland
West Virginia
Tenois
Delaware
Phitehainble
Big Shooting Match Promised Amid General Store Notes
A fragment describes a December shooting event at the Public Square with a big shooting match advertised. The notice lists security content, rifles, shotguns, wagons, crates, and garbages, alongside autos and a coil at the corner.
Will Open Store In Summit Avenue Area
Robert Ohatkin manager of Kula foy's pharmacy announces a new store opening in the Mob parts near Summit Avenue around January 1. The city will get a delivery system from the new shop and a substation of the poutomics may be located there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ohatkin
Kulafoy's Pharmacy
Washington Square
Summit Avenus
Poutomics
Tt Ta
Atore
Chicken Walte Supper at Br. Johnsons Lutheran Church
All you can eat chicken meal offered today from 6 to a.m. at Br. Johns Lutheran Church. Admission 60 cents. Proceeds support church activities and community aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Johnns Lutheran Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fane
Amrees
Laraal
George Te. Nealy
Margaret Budley
Harrisonburg, Va
Elmer D. Purse
Mildred A. Wolfe
Bloomsburg, Pa
Afra
J. A. Fitzman
Harry Lackbove
American Legion
Mercersburg
Mra
Rector
South Potomer Street
Thermas Gorman
South Cannon Wyenie
Sachem
Margaret E. Garmong
Catrin Garmong
Mra. H. B. Cunningham
Lastersburg Pike
Front Royal
St. Paul's U. B
Mra. H. B. Cunninghan
Gona
0. L
F. B. Garring
F. Barry Plummer
Roya
Darby Carney
M. A. Carnay
Westernport
Joseph F. Carbine
John J. Carney
Cumberland
M. A. Carney
St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church
St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery
Annie A. Full
Micheael Full
George Street
Fill
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Robert F
EB. ¥. Gallagher
Elizabeth and
Barnard
R. W. Morgan
JR. Lang
Washington, D. C
St. Mary's Catholic Church
C. G. Kerreli
Rosa HU Cemetery
Gigkinson Glee Glub
Ady
Tody’s Rexall Pharmacy
Hamilton Corner
Aily
Marlon H. Patterfield
George Morin
Coona
Passuma
Maryland Fur Co
Schindler
Frederick St
Khodnass Ehewa
William
Green
Green and Family
Ife
Ms Wite
Mary Marsh
Mrs. Wilkinson
Hagerstown
M. Herat
Provo Dairy
Dairy Union
Schumacher
Swift
Switt
Christmaz
C.D. Kenny CO
Cut Rate Toy Shop
S. E Cor
Public Square
Foresters OF America
AN Membare Ara
Ran
Adv
R.L Stoner
Chie
Harry Brinde
Lodge
The
Methodiat Church
Williymayfort
Amorrow
K. of P. Hall
Williamsport
Franca
Paris
Moatutleg Hankey's
Envorste Lee Cream Speilman's Delicatessen
Potwhinc St
Red Men’s Hall
Anna CG
Lee
Washington
Steinway
Chickering
Kranich & Bach
Behning
Other Pianos
Ampico
Chickering and Marshall & Wendell
Edison
Brunswick Phonographa
Brunswick Radiola
Zenith
Radiotaa
Delis
McKee
Edward M.hull
Lancelot Jacques, SR
Artur B. Jacques
Purelard
P&g
Dan
Waldorf
A&p
Cae
Sultana
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