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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
5
A garbled OCR style writeup references snow events, a trolley company, ice cream and birds, police court proceedings, real estate sales, and railway shop plans. It mentions Miss Bust Ravels receiving fruit from Florida, Gainesville university ties, and local parade plans in Leitersburg, with scattered names and places indicating a chaotic news page snippet.
A confused report recalls Mr Willan and others in Cresr spring Rot Sta tixlend with a friend who went to the West End. The friend disappeared leaving Mr Willan to search late at night. Several names and fragments appear, including references to a jail and various people in the vicinity.
The first winter snow blankets the city eight inches deep, bringing joy to children and adults alike. Sleigh bells ring as sleds appear, trolley workers cheer, and traffic clears but limited fuel prompts charitable aid as cars and trains face minor delays.
The article describes a proposal to establish a separate wine window for Parcels Post amid departmental separation. It notes that a new window would be designated between current offices, with a future placement and pricing for deposit boxes to support the new bureau.
Farmers report widespread stock sickness as a disease ravages forage herds in Adama county. Horses and mules die or fall ill across multiple townships while many cattle and other stock show symptoms. Authorities warn of contamination timing and warn owners to inspect bins and feeds as losses mount.
Reported chaos on icy streets with pedestrians toppled near a market area. Nuns and locals unnamed amid scattered incidents. Almanac and local vendor mentions appear as fragmentary notes.
A mysterious theft at the Rowe residence shows a watch valued at $20 missing from Mrs Rowe’s room on the second floor. Police report there were other jewels and valuables untouched, leaving no clue to how the watch vanished during the tamdly’s absence.
A blaze destroyed a bar and adjoining buildings at Deerfield Farm, killing three occupants Mrs Wayhent Miss Waynant and William Waynant. Neighbors led by Miss Waynant staged a daring rescue, pulling clothing and furniture from flames while two women on a roof helped others escape. Firefighters fought through smoke and water to rescue occupants and prevent spread to a nearby church and hotel.
A garbled report describes a bird exhibition witnessed by crowds. The text mentions names like Sam Emmert and Mr Selbert, with unclear actions and a scene involving a bird display and public gaze amid a chaotic narration.
An unclear report notes a ceremony at the Jnalinottan where Mik Hatnwetstow received an item described as a Wwndiame Woreed tans wilpk water bay, with a vote tally near 38h. Names and places are garbled, limiting precise details but indicating a formal presentation and a numeric result.
A group led by Mr Lowen chased a large bear during a mountain hunting trip. The bear evaded capture as hunters moved across rugged terrain with turkeys pheasants and other small game sighted along the way. The encounter ended without harm and was described as the hunters' most intense chase to date.
The Salvation Army distributed Christmas food baskets at the Salvation Army Hall, led by Capt. Clayton and his wife, providing beef, canned goods, bread, butter, sugar, coffee, biscuits, jelly, oranges, and vegetables to six persons per basket. Provisions donated by the Army and individuals funded aid as volunteers delivered to needy families. Orphans will receive meals and clothing tomorrow at Bellevue, with Santas delivering gifts.
PARDONED FOR XMAS stories report Mowidev Aln a 44 year old wife farmer freed after 27 years imprisonment. Christine present is noted as the best gift of his life. Governor grants annual Christmas pardon reflecting mercy and civic grace. Nearby steamer Turgilaltia reportedly ashore off Narngat coast with distress and possible loss of life.
A local Christmas gift distribution blessed workers across multiple firms. Firms like Byres & Sons and Hoyer & Heard donated cash and goods including gold watches and boots. Other businesses gave groceries, cash, or equipment, with about 96 workers receiving gifts and many others contributing voluntarily.
The fragment reports a local entertainment event featuring a group called BAPlawe performing in Marhawe West Virginia. Details are garbled but indicate a metrol style show with performers including Mita Gayl and a notable figure named Mo Pythian Dysnwst Feunes. Event location appears at Willinnenort.
A garbled local item list mentions Mayor Woods Bear and Mayor Joli WV with unspecified resignation or death at home, plus fragments of civic notes. Other lines report Walter Clark winning a turkey prize in Winkstowi, and various shop and holiday season activities at Mon Martquor store and Spicey Bros. window. The text also notes a German Browng Co. deal, a new horse purchase by Mottawry Bros, and a local performer at Guéa At the Mirlow Lynlnalel, with modest charitable collection totals cited.
The Baldwin Motel plans a Christmas dinner with a lavish spread including Queen gifts, soups, baked dishes, Normandine pastries, turkey, roast, multiple vegetables, puddings and desserts. The menu lists feasts like Maryland lobster, Virginia ham, pumpkin pie, Neapolitan cream, and assorted cheeses and fruits.
A delivery truck operated by A W Minsen collided with another vehicle on Mulberry Avenue yesterday afternoon. The impact shattered lamps and bent parts, causing minor damage to the truck and rear-end fender. No serious injuries reported, with witnesses present and discussions on fault ongoing. Local residents, including Minsen’s driver Haymond Mimsen and J W Straley, provided accounts as neighbors heard the crash.
Unclear notes describe Christmas service events at a Batheran center and Williamspost with references to cabs, fares, and a Sunday program. Mentions of a trunk near a driver and percentages appear garbled, with fragmented names and times.
A foreign agency reports a failed attempt to kill the prince last night. The would-be killer acted after a morphine dose, but the prince survived and is recovering. Officials say the attacker was identified and detained.
A court session reviewed ordinances on weights and scales used at the Market, with several defendants like Renner and Gavotte cited for short measures. The proceedings addressed weighing accuracy, potential overweights, and related penalties, while judges weighed standard compliance against local practice and the state standard.
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