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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
5
Washington December 4 A. Wyman seventy two received a reward after handing a pocketbook with money to Detectives Al Igood at the city police headquarters. The purse had been dropped on a street car and later recovered with the help of Mrs Heaters.
A fragmentary note from an OCRated page mentions Beséquarters and an honest Sader, with unclear context. The readable part suggests a personal name reference and a possible organization link, but details are incomplete.
A matrimonial dinner honoring Freal Gent Lancelot Jacques was held by the Ha kerstowe Fair Association at the Conocopheague Club with twenty guests. Jacques touted the fair’s bright future and denied rumors of taking control of association stock. Officers and directors praised his leadership and urged re election, as speakers extolled the fair's benefits to Hagerstown and urged merchant and citizen support.
A cluttered listing outlines multiple venues and performances for Christmas Eve and nearby nights. The schedule includes orchestras in Cleveland Detroit Cincinnati Chicago Toronto and other locales with timed programs, carols, and recitals featuring named ensembles and soloists across radio and live stages.
Speakers at the Hagerstown Fair praised President Jacques and his administration as the best in the fair’s history. Directors highlighted department growth, while Treasurer Brown and Secretary Walt voiced strong confidence in future exhibits and comparisons to other fairs. A motion thanked the attractions company, and organizers announced a future $2,500 purse funded by local hotel and restaurant owners for a special race.
The Board of County Commission decided to take over and maintain streets in Halfway after a delegation of residents and taxpayers pressed the issue. J N Middickauff, a former commissioner, said Halfway residents pay about 2500 in road tax with no local benefit. Commissioner Funk moved the measure and was supported by Commissioner Pottanberger, with only Commissioner T L Rickard opposing.
Chicago December 27 Clarence Gilbert air mail pilot killed Sunday night near Kanesville when his plane and parachute failed will realize his dearest holiday wish to be home at Christmas. The body of the aviator was start-
Experts worked through the night at the Maywood mill to determine what caused the structure to fall. Wreckage from the event had been brought to the site for analysis by a team of skilled mechanics and investigators.
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