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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1927

Page

6

Father Guilty In Juvenile Nonsupport Case

Judge Harry Snyder sentenced Yamnity Miller to a term of months in the House of Correction for nonsupport of a 2 year old child. It was Miller's third appearance before the judge, with a warning about harsher terms on future failures to support. The family, living on Bixler's Alley, had four children. Miller was arrested at home while a child wandered nearly naked amid sleeping items.

House of Correction Harry Snyder Miller Snyder| Cing Millers Mam

Europe Gripped by abnormal December Cold Wave

A severe cold wave grips Europe with extreme frost and heavy snow. Poland reports temperatures around 36 below zero as railways halt and transport suffers. Similar conditions hit Scandinavian countries and Austria with weather-related hardships and several fatalities.

London Europe Poland Scan- Ainaris Austria

Kings Daughters Appeal for Old Toys to Scouts

The King's Daughters urge residents to donate old toys for the Boy Scouts to collect repair and distribute to poor children. Call 21 or 2583-W if you have abandoned toys to give to the CAMS.

King’s Daughters King's Daughters Boy Scouts

First Patient Dies After Annapolis Fire Tragedy

The first death among evacuees from the emergency hospital blaze at Annapolis occurred Friday night as Anthony Ayers died of heart disease. He was among the gravest patients at the time of the fire.

Annapolis Anthony Ayers

Library to Close for Dr Walker Humrihouse Funeral

Obscure notice records library hours changed to Wednesday afternoon during funeral services for Dr James Walker Humrihouse longtime library board president. Also contains scattered ads for beer brands holiday trees wreaths and a local market, with lisps of prices and products, and a note about open evenings near the West Albert street station.

Tebrary James Walker Humrihouse Library Board

Turkey sales heat up at city market before Christmas

The city market reported scarce turkeys this morning with two premium birds on display. One weighed about eleven pounds and cost $5, the other was larger and priced at $1.50 per pound. Egg, butter and produce prices showed typical holiday demand as week progresses.

Submarine S-8 Crisis and Hope of Rescue

Reporters describe steady signals from the sunken submarine S 8 as rescue attempts pause. Flight of diver crews and Lt Fitch are described amid dwindling oxygen and fading hammer taps, indicating the possible loss of life among six survivors onboard.

Salvaee Hoat Wea Tts Ife Fitch

Celebrate Birth Of Girl Baby In Africa Tale

New York dispatch reports Jacques Edouard Chable, a correspondent for French and Swiss papers, recounts in New York how, in Portuguese East Africa, a daughter's birth brings mourning for the father while a son is hailed. A girl is said to be exchangeable for cattle.

New York

Deaths Miss Ara Catherine Dubii Near Boonsboro

Miss Ara Catherine Dubii daughter of Mr and Mrs Trent Devel died at home near Boonsboro last night at 2 o'clock of heart trouble aged about two years She was a member of the Church of the Brethren Survived by her parents two sisters Imk and our brother Lawry both at home grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Baker and Jacob Dubel of Benevola Funeral Thursday leaving the house at 1 30 o'clock with services at the United Brethren Church Benevola Rev Caleb Long and Rev W C Wachter officiating Interment to cemetery adjoining

Ara Catherine FR. Dubii Trent Devel Boonsboro Church of the Breth Imk Lawry Grant Charles Baker Jacob Dubel Benevola United Brethren Church Caleb Long W. C. Wachter

Salvation Army Ladder Fundraising Drive Details

A long list of donors and supporters for the Salvation Army Home project is presented, naming individuals and organizations contributing amounts ranging from cash gifts to bundled funds. Prominent names include Berkson Brothers, Maryland Hotel and Washington Restaurant, Pangborn Corporation, and various lodge and labor groups. The document catalogs supporters, units, and affiliated groups across the community.

City proposes partial cost share for new streets in Hagerstown

The plan requires abutting property owners on new streets to pay for grading paving and related work as two thirds of the expenses may become a lien. The City Council would decide projects, with maintenance later funded by the city. If passed, taxes could drop by about 0.25 to 0.30 cents per $100 of assessed value.

Hagerstown Hagersteyn Garrest Virginia Avenue

Self Motorcycle Theft Motive in Probate Report

The piece recounts a youth in 1920 who stole to buy a motorcycle, forged checks, and claimed innocence while authorities note a court ward status. A probation report by A L Mattheis recommends wardship and release to his mother under supervision. Also includes unrelated notices for rummage sale and Christmas trees.

Faget Edward My. Parker Marian Parker Wis A. L. Mattheis Aanistant Hey

Description Of Murderer Hickman In Police Portrait

Police describe William Edward Hickman in detail as a 19 to 25 year old American man. He stands about five ten, 160 pounds, with a slender build, fair complexion, piercing eyes, and very dark brown hair. He wears a brown gray overcoat and a pearl gray fedora, and spoke without an accent with correct English. He appeared educated, neat, and may have worked in a bank or indoor job. Last seen carrying a light hat in his left hand. From Kansas City, the description notes his age uncertainty and the kidnapping and murder case of Marina Pirner.

Log Angeles Der William Edward Hickman Marina Pirker

Identified as the Slayer of a 12-Year-Old Girl

Police named William Bayard Hickman as the killer of Mariam Parker after fingerprints and photos matched. A $100,000 reward spurred a multi-county pursuit with nearly 7,000 volunteers patrolling roads and random car searches across the Los Angeles area.

Chicago grain markets update from 1pm trading

Market notes show wheat and corn quotations with mid afternoon values for March and May contracts. Prices reflect shifts in oats and barley, with figures for futures and cash trades, trade activity centered in Chicago grain pits.

Noted Doctor of Hagerstown Dies at Home

Dr. James Walker Humrichouse, prominent Hagerstown physician, dies at Springfeld Farm of a heart attack. Funeral Wednesday at St John’s Episcopal Church. Survived by daughter Mrs. John Ridgely Jr of Towson, brother William H Humrichouse, and three grandchildren Ridgely children.

James Walker Hurhinshoues Hagerstown Maryland Snringfeld Farm St. John's Episcopal Church Walter Byron Stoh O. Hi We Ragan Victor D. Millar Ralph Stauffer Col J. C. Byron John B Kieffer Adrian HW. Onderfonk Samuel N. Loose Alexander Armatrong Charles 8. Lane Alexander M. Lane W. H. McCardoll J. 5.Kauster Mr. W. Ingelt Frank A. Newcomer James Humrichouse John Ridgely II Norman B. Scott James Little William Myron Buchanan Sebley Clayton Triptedt Huwrichouse Baltimore Charles W Mary (Hawken) Huwrichouse St. James School Pennsylvania Ollege Gettysburg University of Maryland Dix Humrichouse Europe Wurtzburg Vienna Strassburg Orlai Siues Dyx Humrichouse Washington County Hospital Medical Society of Washington County Cunterland Valley Medical Association Americatt Medical Association Medi Wll Aid Cliturgical Mary Inna Jat'tor Humrichanes Medics Votufituer Medical Service Corps Council of National Defence Mumrichouse Halstead Ballinore Humrichouse Western Maryland Railroad Hageretown Rimgelf Bessie Roman B. FT Sarah Jacques) Roman Jie John Ridgely, Jr Towson, Md Willae H. Humrichouse Springflal’ Farm Joh Ridgely Walker Humrichana Ridgely Loulae Rumon Ridgely

Miller's Christmas Shop Shoppers Invited to Meet at Miller's

Local quotations list grain and dairy prices including corn wheat and oats with figures per bushel or cwt and poultry prices. An invitation promotes Ernest W. Miller's as the headquirters for holiday shopping with parcels checked free of charge.

Miller's Ernest. W

Turkeys Turkeys Load Bring Morning Market Area

Turkeys are loaded for sale Friday morning at around 9 23 o clock in the area of the old Market urns near Those no Rood. Fat turkeys in the flock were tot ad latizo. Citau got ft turkey or aor in the vicinity.

Anthony Citau Turkey

Xmas Plans at Williamsport

Plans for Christmas celebrations in Williamsport include a 9 o clock community event on Christmas Avenue, with a 8 30 start tonight by the Williamsport Community Band and town choirs at the high school, weather permitting. A candy distribution for children 12 and under follows at 9 30 the next morning at the community tree, with Santa Claus giving treats.

Wilamaport Partridge High School Nuuditorium Banta Claus R. A. Pattenberger V. Delanter Paul Farsh Cothril J. Frank Vine

Probing Fire Damages Baltimore and Obie Raids Site

An investigation is under way to determine the origin of a fire Sunday night that damaged two combination offices and a touted raid scene. Tools were destroyed. Luther Miller’s four trucks were slightly damaged. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Warrington County Hospital invites the nurses dance at the Hospital Auditorium Thursday at 8:16 PM.

Baltimore Luther Miller Frederick Warington County Hospital

Kenny's Java Blend Ad Promotes Fine Coffee

Christmas insert advert touts Kenny's Java Ned Noche Joftee as the finest blend on earth. Mentions C D Benny CD and Phono 14 as contact points or branding in a compact, period ad style.

Kenny Earth C.D Benny Phono 14

Oranges Offered At Low Prices In City Ad

A holiday fruit sale announces lower prices on Sweet Southern Oranges with emphasis on quality. The ad notes stock arriving by freight car opposite B&O Freight Station, West Autioam Street, and invites daytime visits during open evenings.

Bet Hager Freshh Station West Aalicui St Ady Frelsht West aAutiotam SL

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