30 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1911
Page
1
A 1912 era snippet recounts scattered items from daily life and public affairs. It mentions a missing paper, theater crowds, distribution of calendars, carrier duties, and reflections on virtue and ambition. Local names surface amid brief notes on postmaster appointments, building permits, medical exams, and a river of small events including marriages, fires, storms, and transportation updates.
The year at coving has been remarkable for local expansion growth and general prosperity. A record of events and statistics follows from the Clerk's Office and various divisions including deeds mortgages court judgments divorces licenses incorporations mechanics liens prison convictions and state cases. Total fines costs collected and numerous un docketed investigations indicate extensive activity and fiscal impact.
A public demonstration in Magaratowh features the new automated First Hose Co. fire engine with a 5.8 motor, attracting many onlookers. C. I. Writer from the Robinson Co. explains the machine as city and regional officials, including Baltimore and Philadelphia delegates, prepare to witness its seating next Monday.
The text reports a mayor-elect in a made up Sain Montes and mentions various disjointed items including a real estate sale in New York for 12 million, a gubernatorial succession in China, provincial proclamations in Guiyiull, and a Turkish unit at Tobruk. The source is garbled with many names and places.
Mrs Chrlette Hawhaker wife of Adair Winbnaker an electrician for Wil Miaanpart was nearly killed by electricity Friday afternoon when a wet floor and extension cord caused a shock Her right hand thumb and several fingers were injured she lay unconscious for about ten minutes before bystanders cut the current Frank Mar my and John Kreps helped reach her and turn off the circuit Mrs Hawbaker remained in hospital and doctors feared possible amputation of her thumb and one finger
A fragmented item notes Forsythe hauling rubbish from Boward Lime yard and an arrest by Officer Novine. It mentions Arthur Guyer seeking divorce and Aaron J Cave, formerly of Saaray, pursuing a split from Mia Cave with alleged driving dispute and household tensions.
Here read about a dramatic living picture moment at an event on the BlAgo stage where a man stumbled toward a kit vanishing through a stair area before being fired. Also notes an Annual Banquet of the United Commercial Council with a reception and music at Masonite Temple. A separate item reports poles and cross arms being moved for electric work from Bradtock Heights to Middletown to restore lines, and a separate hard luck incident about a toppled architract near 19 down the end door.
A complex civil action seeks 2000 in damages from the Fair in a case linked to injuries at a railway site. The plaintiff names Lewis Cray and Wageman, with various claims and interpleader to determine rightful recipients of a lodge claim. The suit involves multiple family claimants including a widow and children, and questions bonafides and entitlement. Also noted are related receipts and a Sunday church celebration at St John’s Epiphocal church.
Fragmentary report from Frederick describes a blaze at 4 a.m. with significant damage and responders on scene. Names and details are garbled. incident appears linked to a local venue or residence and involves several individuals cited in the damaged text. Further readability needed for full accuracy.
John M. Fletcher of Wandatock sues Henry F. Holler, constable at Hancock, for false arrest and imprisonment. Fletcher seeks 3,000 damages, claiming arrest on December 18 around 9:30 AM at the Hancock post office, removal to jail, denial of a magistrate, and payment of $2 to secure release.
The Salvation Army hosted a yearly treat for city children at their barracks near Folica headquarters on Friday evening. Capt Walls, his wife, and Lieut Crafts led the event with about 160 children served plus a doll for each child. A program of music, recitations, and songs followed. In total 270 children were treated. seven baskets were provided and gifts distributed to all attendees for their good behavior.
A gathering of the Kings Daughters will be held Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the parlors of St. John's Lutheran church with full attendance urged. The annual donation event will be discussed and a manager from W. Bayar is noted among bidders for the Gky Opera House in Frederick. The Historical Society plans a meeting next month for business and officers. Civic League to hold a regular meeting at 4 in the library.
Police in the nearby town alert residents after a spate of burglaries. Officers report several suspicions and unfamiliar people seen in various parts of the alleys. No vehicles from a known local figure have appeared.
Wedding notices from Waihi describe the U B church ceremony for Miss Bewlah Peach Liskey and Enger C Wine with an electric arch display. Best man Paul Slakey. several bridesmaids and guests listed. Other marriages include May D Beachley to Harvey J House at their home in Ronа South Mountain, Rev W F Gleem officiating. Gifts and attendees highlighted. various local names and towns cited.
The Cumberland case centers on A.C. Smith and associates accused of fraud and shipping goods to fake orders to Magnolia and other towns. Authorities allege he posed as a contractor for Eyre Shoemaker Construction Company, used commissary orders, and borrowed funds, with $60 found in his shoe, leading to additional charges and a heavy bail. The scheme involved false railroad contracts and a planned monument as a pretense, with ongoing pursuit by deputies.
Monday no paper in Clearapring area as Malt carrier boys greet patrons with souvenir cards and small tokens. Ambition for better punctual service next year noted amid chatter of fox chase preparations and reminders to remember the carrier on New Year Day.
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