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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
6
The Potomac Company rejected reports it leased the C and O Canal for years. Officials dismissed rumors of Bly contracts with Consolidated Coal, and of coal barging via canal towpath with elastic wire lines between Washington and Cumberland.
A Philadelphia Mail report claimed Mrs G T McElroy and two daughters were injured in a Gettysburg auto crash. Mrs McElroy denies the tale and questions the informant. The Mail corrects the story and warns against unverified reports. Marriage licenses listed include Lonnie A Maamin and Beatrice McNeal among others.
A food sale will be held Saturday at Moie's Hardware Store. Proceeds or details are unclear due to garbled text but event is to be hosted by Pan M. B. Clutch. Local residents are urged to attend for community support.
Miss Silvia Andrea Checklay daughter of Viscount Knollys and goddaughter of Queen Mother Alexandra married Richard H. Checkley, a London tobacco store clerk. They met during the war while serving as purses in Wyance.
W OH Wee a poultry specialist from the Gtrto University spends his first day examining poultry near Beaver Creek. Mr Rice from North Carolina will relocate to Hagerstown January 4 5 and 6 to arrange spring tests for extension of poultry work. County Agent M D Moore offers to assist residents with flock checks and bird culling for disease or low production. Mr Rice picked hens from Charles B Wagner near Degger Creek yesterday afternoon after selecting from a 100 bird flock.
Long rambling letters reveal a 200 pound suitor, a wheelbarrow, and curious anecdotes as 189 would be grooms pursue a wife. Correspondents from Canada Martinsburg Williamsport and local towns write of meetings and prospects while one woman’s dramatic train moment amuses onlookers.
Police report Stellante Spangunola attacked his wife with a knife in a drunken spree, leaving her near death and his son injured with knife wounds. Mrs Spangunola is not expected to survive. Emilio, 18, is also hurt.
A large fire torched the Safety Sled Company plant at Mb Jewet near Bradford. The blaze threatened the entire factory, with logs estimated to reach $160,000. Nearby residents and officials reported extensive damage as crews battled the flames through the night.
Senators McNary Oregon Willis Wisconsin Lenroot Wisconsin three Republicans said the proposed ship subsidy bill was highly improvable and urged restrictions on the Board's use of funds to subsidies for ten years. They also disagreed with the President over limiting congressional control of the Board during the ten year authorization period.
The case proceeds with defense arguing for leniency while the state presents evidence including questionable checks signed by Drexel. The defendant faces 2 to 10 years in prison as testimony unfolds, with his wife testifying briefly. The accuser’s past is questioned but details are limited and unclear.
Washington reports President Wilson hosted French Premier Clemenceau at his S Street home for about 15 minutes. Clemenceau called the visit one of utmost cordiality, recalling Paris days and discussing past and present.
Cavetown Community Club held a social meeting yesterday with about 60 members present County Agent M D Moore spoke on General Farm Work A roast and coffee were served Officers elected include President Rev J S Harton Vice President O J Bile Treasurer James Arby Brown Secretary EB A Spessard Delegates to County Association meeting O L Bille Drs G M Bushey Elvio Tumk alternates Wl A Spedsard Eagar Beamer John Pound Committee on schools Mrs Willis Shank Mrs John Pound Mrs Vivin Funk Committee on program Miss Irene Oswald Mrs J S Hartman Bigar Beamer
Albert Bowers a 20 year old quarry employee from Sharpsbury sustained a leg injury yesterday when the wheel of a truck passed over him after he fell beneath the machine. The daylight accident occurred at Pinesburg quarries as the vehicle operated nearby.
The community cinema will present Rumpelatuitsm as tomorrow's feature with a kid friendly matinee. Regular admission tickets remain valid and the friendly, comely Husy Pay Tent will be on site for refreshments.
Clemenceau's visit to the White House is highlighted as the guest of President Harding at a state dining room dinner. The aged statesman's arguments for American aid in Europe are noted as central to his mission in the United States.
A Northwestern train incident led to a woman believed to be Clara Philos being freed after a description confusion. Detective Durenty’s service concluded the person was not Clara, ending the suspicions tied to the Nazmor case and the escape rumor.
A Charleston fire leveled many automobiles at Sprity Street, caused by Gilbert Badson and others. Losses included 109 dollars and 38 to 414 dollars per vehicle. Witnesses and officials were present. investigation follows.
Terre Haute Ind Dec 7 Evidence indicates the coal strike may resume in Indiana December 10. About 300 Willow Creek miners near Seelyville remained idle as the company refused a four dollar special assessment. Officials of the Eleventh District had not yet returned from a conference with operators and miners, but it was believed every mine not meeting the assessment would join the strike.
Misa Flora Meredith daughter of Mr and Mrs Lionel Meredith was acclaimed the most temperamental co ed at Trinity College New York according to a dispatch in the Tweigh North Carolina News and Observer. The decision was made by a large group of coeds who voted for immortals whose names will appear in the college yearbook. Other honors included most stately most athletic and most charming.
Rev. Dr. Berry Chaumer of Lis Ely will preach at Tenevola church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. C M Ba rrom, is sick.
Market list from Hagerstown shows prices for oats corn meal white corn meal yellow corn bran and middlings by cwt and per bushel. Also includes prices for alfalfa meal cotton seed meal chick food and other livestock feeds with varied per unit costs. Prices appear scattered and may reflect multiple buyers or markets.
The notice lists events including Gilead Encampment at Odd Fellows Temple with election of officers and roll call of Past Chief Patriarchs, Harrisburg All-Stars game and Alsatia at 8, a Mayor and Council meeting, and a Hagerstown Shrine Club meeting at Masonic Temple followed by a Maryland theatre boarding.
In Smithsburg hotel Wishard the Smirthsbore Community Library Building fund benefit offers a Friday supper of pancake and country sausage and a Saturday supper of oysters and dance on Job Street. Friday Avenue at 5 o clock. All welcome with Santa Eve event. House Furniture Co. advertises August.
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