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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
5
Rainy night could not dampen the Christmas market in Hagerstown as farmers and townspeople filled stalls. Turkeys, trees, wreaths, and a wide array of goods sold at varied prices from eggs at 45 cents a dozen to pumpkins and citrus, with cottage cheese and cranberries among the items offered.
Paul Smith general manager of Potomac Public Service Co will address the large men's Bible class of Grace Reformed Sunday School in Frederick He formerly led the class for over a decade before moving to Hagerstown and upon leaving was elected honorary president of West Chapter.
Christmas services will be held Sunday morning at Washing ton Square M. HL. Sunday School directed by the primary department meets in a temporary Western Enterprise Fire Wall location. A Christmas program by Mapleville children is set for 2 30 p m at the local church under the special committee.
In a probate dispute continued from page 14, the will of Peter Fabney, founder of the Peter Fabney Medical Company, is examined. The estate totals about 3.5 million dollars while Josiah Farny held roughly 750 thousand in his own name. In 1986 Farny became declared incompetent by the Probate Court, with his home at 39 Warren Avenue noted as a site of his work on perplexing formulas.
Business leaders in Hagerstown extend holiday greetings with companywide Christmas cards for hundreds of employees. The gesture fosters goodwill and personal interest, offsetting the costly employer–employee bond and boosting morale as workers anticipate substantial bonuses and higher pay.
Fragmented dispatches report rebel leaders denying any peace bid amid internal Costa Rica style upheaval. General Villanueva Garza assumes command while others note desertions and war council plans. Huerta secures funds from Veracruz Chamber. trade and tax receipts pledged. Federal troops claim victory near Puebla driving rebels from Pangolaza heights with heavy casualties. La Scala Novelty Orchestra name unchanged in a related notice.
Charles Kline aged 68 dies at his home in Byron Alabama after a telegram received by his brother ex-Sheriff Scott Kilne. He is survived by wife four children and a brother. Josiah Poffenberger dies suddenly at his daughter's home near Hagerstown aged 69. Elizabeth F. Miller dies at Fahrney Memorial Home aged 7 years. Elizabeth A. McTaggart dies at 835 West Washington Street after a year with carcinoma of the breast. Susan Scuffins widow dies near Boonsboro aged 33. John Battle funeral at St Mary's Church in Boonsboro. Interments planned for Toscalli and Kiddio Kara. Ad for Hag Caruna Public Square toy shop.
The Daily Mail reports two new subscribers in the city. Eva Poffenberger of 3108 Virginia Avenue and E. J. Mundey of 1120 Virginia Avenue are listed as new readers joining the paper’s wide circulation.
The Daily Mail listing shows numerous outlets across towns such as Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Hancock, Smithsburg, and Williamsport. Names include BL Maye and Lros, Potomac Street shops, Brancbrake's, W. Waahington St., and Prank Barkdoll among others.
Potomac Public Service Company faced the Public Service Commission over authorization to acquire large blocks of stock in Northern Virginia Power Company and Potomac Light and Power Company along with bond issues totaling $725,000. The hearing was scheduled for December 27. Separately, marriages were recorded in Frederick with Georges August Herrmano and Mildred Mary Schaffer planning to wed in Ta Gerstown, and Wayne Jacob Kershner to Little Pearl Smith in Fair Dray-C. A local ad notes a 3 pound box of assorted chocolates for sale and a Christmas shoot event by the Marlow Gun Club at 1 PM with professional targets.
The American government has proposed changes to the 12 mile limit treaty with Britain citing counter signatures in the drafting process. State Department officials announced the request to explain delays in finalizing the agreement.
The Religious Work committee schedules Vesper services at the Jail at 3 PM and at the hospital at 3 40 PM on Sunday December 23. Volunteers of America lead the jail service, and Girls Glee Club members nominate Elects Ziegler as leader for the hospital observance. Juniors and friends have reserved seats for the evening performance of Alles in Wonderland at the Y M C A on Thursday December 27.
Atlanta reports former Klan editor Phil Fox was found guilty of murdering Attorney W. Coburn and faces life imprisonment. Jury gave mercy recommendation preventing the death penalty. Insanity defense and character testimony failed to secure acquittal. Also notes foreign exchange and grain market updates from the International News Service.
NEW YORK December 22 stock trading on the Exchange was light and steady with steels and rails showing fractional changes. U S Steel rose 4 percent to 84 and Union Pacific advanced to 126 percent while Studebaker and Corn Products edged up slightly. Government bonds remained unchanged as railway and other bonds held steady.
Hagerstown Nebr shows prices paid to farmers by M. Horat for wheat, ear corn, oats, and corn products. Cracked corn, corn meal and middlings listed with per bushel prices and sweet feed 18 percent and 18 percent sugared varieties noted.
The charge of illegal sale and reappearance of liquor against Arthur Gearhart was dismissed after a hearing before Judge Tee in Williamsport yesterday evening. Principal witness Beero testified about alleged purchases. Gearhart was represented by John J. Alien. Gearhart was arrested last Saturday by Officer Sharer, with pints of liquor found in the car.
A Friday afternoon program at Midge Avenue School entertained about 80 parents and friends under the direction of Mia Smith and Miss Naomi Loyer. Santa Claus appeared at the end, handing out candy canes and oranges to each child.
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