NO INDICTMENTS RETURNED TODAY AT GRAND JURY SESSION
The Grand Jury did not return any indictments this morning as Judge Doub opened court. Witnesses fill the hall outside the Grand Jury room including Munson Apartments fire occupants. Karry Sallow, awaiting a police court hearing on arson tied to the Franklin street fire, is recommitted to jail pending grand jury action. Court adjourned for the day and petit jury dismissed until tomorrow. appeals set for tomorrow. The Y class of aesthetic dancing resumes this week after Miss Edith Riger’s illness.
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Grand Jury
Kesslon
Doub
Petit Jury
Deaths Fill City Obituary Notices Across Several Families
A flood of death announcements from local families includes Mrs. Baletta F. Miller of Spruce Street who died at 7 a.m. at age 70, leaving a husband John Miller and children Clarence Tagers Town, Roscoo Rabill, and Anna Lance. Also listed are Miss Clara Whipp and Mrs. Ann E. Dinsmore with multiple relatives cited, funeral plans, and interments. The notices mention Lutheran and Methodist churches, Rose Hill Cemetery, and services led by Rev. W. Lh Rensburg and Rev. Dr. J.B. Harms, with arrangements for cremations not specified. Family graves and memorials appear alongside addresses in Funkstown, Chewsville, and Waynesboro areas.
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Baletta F. Miller
Spruce Street
Lautheran
Funkstown
John Miller
Clarence
Matilda Whipp
East
Antietam Street
St. John’s Lutheran Church
David C. Whipp
Augustus Rhoades
Lancaster
Clara Whipp
Ann E. Dinsmore
John &. Dinsmore
Lt. Paxton
Thuriston Boulevard
Dinsmore
Wiliam Steadman
Leesburg
H. Ll. Tinble
Pleasantville
F. Lu. Paxton
This City
Alonzo E. Dinsmore
Pearisburg
William I
Port Republic
Robert B. Dinsmore
Waterford
Methodist Episcopal Church
London County
Annie Blanche Funk
Short Ilness
Bellevue
John Etter
Snyder Avenue
Waynesboro
Frank Bear
Burns Til Cemetery
County Agent Plans Countywide Beef Cattle Tour
County Agent Moore organizes a beef cattle tour of Washington county, using autos to shuttle farmers between farms to inspect western cattle brought in last fall. The delegation includes F B Bomberger Dr Devon Meade and Prof B E Carmichael who will speak on cattle feeding at each stop. The tour starts around March 1 and farmers with western cattle are urged to join by contacting Moore.
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Moore
Washington County
F. B. Bomberger
Devon Meade
B. EB. Carmichael
Sheriff Blames Dry Enemies in Hagerstown Jail Probe
Sheriff denounces local bootlegger cabal in Hagerstown amid talk of whiskey deliveries to jailed prisoners. He asserts strict searches of parcels and visitors, notes a locked jail yard door, and vows to seek grand jury oversight to halt rumors and uncover truth.
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Martin
Morin
Hagerstown
Stocks and market notes brighten New York session
New York stocks rose after solid gains led by Republic Steel North American American Sugar and Tobacco issues New Haven S S Kresge and United Fruit edged higher while crucial oil stocks also posted fractional gains City Market prices held firm for Butter Eggs and produce as dealers noted Easter demand Householders began laying in advance Farmers reported rising prices for poultry produce and vegetables Gerald Fitzgerald disputed reports of moving stock and stated trucks carry perishable goods normally The local Board of County Commissioners set an appeal day to review assessments in Conococheague district
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New York
Republic Steel
New Haven
S. S. Kresge
National Enameling
United Fruit
U. S. Steel
Crucible
Southern Railway
Pigasrs Republic Steel
Southern Pacific
Board of County Commissioners
Conococheague
Backing Behind The Strike: New Shop Recruits Rise
Reported growth of new workers in the back shops follows a strike, with unemployed machinists from the city taking lower paid positions at 63 cents per hour after losses in prior plants. Some skilled workers, previously earning 45 to 60 cents, now accept Baldwin Locomotive Works and other big engine plants’ return welds as back shop work resumes.
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Maryland
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Fire Quenched in Prior Ruins After Large Coal Pile Burnout
Firemen report the Prior building blaze is extinguished though smoke rises from the cellar. A 30 ton coal pile smoldered beside mother earth as the rear wall was removed, with front still standing awaiting demolition by week’s end. Also notes Pioneer Club meeting at Y M C A with talk on nature and art. B P Todd fined $25 after warrant from brother R B Todd following office altercation at First National Bank Building.
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B. P. Todd
R. B. Todd
First National Bank
Justice Bitner
YMCA Boys Orchestra Practice Tomorrow Night
The boys' orchestra at the YMCA will hold a practice at the Y tomorrow night under the direction of Prof. Peter Buys.
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The
Peter Buys
Farmers seek tenants and laborers for county farms
The County Agent reports many farmers in the county want monthly laborers and tenants for their farms. Several farmers seek married men with families to tenant, with some offering year long permanent jobs. Anyone seeking work should contact County Agent Moore.
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Moore
King George VIII Opens Long Parliament Amid Unrest
Extraordinary police guarded King George as he traveled from Buckingham Palace to the parliament building. Demonstrations by unemployed groups were kept from causing trouble by security lines and plain clothes detectives. The session may see action on withdrawing troops from the Rhine Palestine and Mesopotamia.
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Near East
Rhine
Palestine
Mesopotamia
George
Parliament
Buckingham Palace
Polca
Ushers Feature Of Picture At Palace
Two young women dressed as old fashioned girls with hoop skirts serve as ushers at the Palace Theatre for Smilin’ Thru starring Norma Talmadge. They escorted patrons to seats and will appear again tonight and tomorrow. William Wegley buys two fine hounds. Negley keeps about six in hunting use. The Home Sewing Contest is promoted by Pictorial Review Pattern Company with six canvassers sharing information in the city. Lester Brothers offer special brick centers and individual forms for Lincoln’s Birthday, Valentine’s Day and Washington’s Birthday. Imperial Ice Cream Company advertises by phone 834-835.
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Palace Theatre
Norma Talmadge
Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Fanny
Lester Brothers
Lincoln
Washington
Imperial Ice Cream Company
Card of Thanks for W. H. Byler’s Death
The Byler family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown after the sudden death of W. H. Byler. Gratitude extends for autos and flowers. Signed by Wife, Children, Mother and Father. Also notes Valentine Party Heart Center Bricks or Individual Hearts or Cupids forms. Phone 834-835. Imperial Ice Cream Company.
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W. H. Byler
Imperial Ice Cream Company
Kidnapping Attempt Against Nunnery Involving Italian Mafia
Dragnet is out for kidnappers after Sister Cecilia, a Notre Dame nun, was seized during a music lesson at the convent. Investigators found a chloroform odor, disrupted room, rosary beads, and a head wound. Rev. Kane suspects Italian Mafia links. Sister Cecilia, born in Verona, Pa, had been at the Notre Dame convent a year.
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Cecilia
Wm. J. Kane
St. John’s Church
Verona
Notre Dame Convent
Friar's Club Concert at St John's Lutheran Tonight
What's Going On Today lists a Friar's Club concert at St John's Lutheran auditorium at 8 o'clock with a popular musical society’s annual affair. Ticket sales are strong and attendance expected to be a record. Also noted are a basketball game Trenton vs Ellis at the Y M C A, a Board of Street Commissioners meeting, and a Community Chest banquet at the YMCA. A furniture ad promotes Home Furniture Co. offering a large stock at big savings on Potomac Street.
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Friar’s Club
New St John's Lutheran Auditorium
Ex-Sheriff Seibert Sends Checks to Firemen Across towns
Ex-Sheriff M F Seibert sent checks to all Hagerstown fire companies that aided at the Munson apartment fire and also paid Martinsburg Waynesboro and Chambersburg crews for their valuable assistance.
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Hagerstown
Munson
M. F. Seibert
Martinsburg
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Learn to Dance Ad for Private Sessions at Strasser Studio
Private sessions 1 to 9 pm offered by Prof Strasser Dancing Studio at Moor Aughinbaungh Building. Learn to dance with guaranteed instruction. Write or call 1924-W for details. Damaged text mentions BeBard's table and prices but specifics unclear.
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Strasser
W. Ady
Furniture 1 February Sale at Home Furniture Co
A word to the wise invites readers to buy during the 1 February Sale at Home Furniture Co. Noteworthy assortments promise many years of satisfactory service. Three floors of selections at Potomac 81.
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Home Furniture CO
Potomac
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Harry Sallow
Edith Riger
David Burrell
John
Effie Russell
Salem Avenue
Lillian
Nellie
Glenn
Emmett
Frederick
Bessie
Clettes C. Woodcock
Morrison
Annie Woodcock
East Avenue
Ymeumonia
Dollie
Jennie
Margaret
G. 1. Rider
Rose Hill
Imsuren
Willard
Aid i Nagerbtown Battery Co
Cor, Waah, & Locust Sts
Galt
Ester
Gerald Fitzgerald
Commission
Fitzgerald
D. Angie Wolfinger
Joseph W. Wolfinger
Smithsburg
Potomac Lodge
Knights of Pythias of
Williamsport
Pythian Hall
Frank G. Wagaman
Summit Avenue
Wagaman
Ifr
North
Mulberry Street
Pioneer Club
YY. M. Cc. A
Ralph Shank
Robert White
Glad
Wa.s
Palace
William Wegley
Jefferson Street
Negley
the Office Equipment Co
Clark's
Beard's
Gude
Trenton and
Ellis
Board of Street Commissioners
Community Chest Committee
YY. M. CG. A
Potomac St
BeBard’s
Sloan
U.S
El-Winkelman
South Street
Baltimore
Calvert
Broadst
Frederick Road
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