Resurvey planned by National Board of Fire Underwriters for Hagerstown
The National Board of Fire Underwriters will resurvey Hagerstown water and fire hazards. Benjamin W. Saxton, chair of the fire prevention committee, announced at a Chamber of Commerce directors meeting. The survey could raise or adjust insurance rates based on findings. Fire losses last year reached about 450 000 compared with 69 000 in 1923, per Frank L. Bentz.
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Hagerstown
Nafthgnal Board of Underwriters
Benj. W. Saxton
Kas
Frank L. Bentz
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Chamber of Commerce Directore
Benjamin W. Saxton
Hageratown
Chamber of Commerce
W. D. Campbell
Clarence Stickell
Mark Mellor
Roy A. Lester
Dr. Campbell
Victor Miller
Edwin Hook
Armory Site Committee
Hagerstown Fair Association
Industriss
Montreal
Quebec
Jacksonville
Fla
Motorehicle Traffic Committee
J. B. Ferguson
Mossless Trolling Stones Reach the Bottom
A brief proverb-like remark notes that while not gathering moss, trolling stones sink to the base. It frames a contrasting idea about activity and consequence without names or places.
Bazaar to End at Washington Square Church
The Washington Square M B Church bazaar closes tonight after a week of broad attendance. Epworth League staged a humorous sketch Two Ghosts in White last night. Sunday School plays led by Miss Laura Newcomer will close the program with musical numbers. Abe Skinner's Country Store, run by Homer Atwood L M Brown and Walter Cearsons, features a wide stock and nightly performances.
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Washington Square
M. B. Church
Epworth League of the Church
Laura Newcomer
Abe Skinner
Homer, Atwood
L. M. Brown
Walter Cearsons
Meyers Brothers Open Grocery at 143 North Jonathan
Jacob and William L Meyers secured a license to operate a grocery store at 143 North Jonathan Street. The filing confirms the new business venture and location as of yesterday.
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Jacob
William L. Meyers
North Jonathan Street
Divers salvage record cargo from deep sea off Chile
Captain Benjamin Leavitt of the salvage ship Blakely descends in a new high pressure armored diving suit to recover $600,000 worth of cargo from the Capa Horna at a depth of 818 feet off Chile. A Westinghouse lamp aids vision in the dark, enabling recovery and implying future recoveries of $4,000,000 in gold from the Lusitania at 252 feet.
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Blakely
Benjamin Leavitt
Capa Horna
Chile
Westinghouse Company
Lusitania
Davis Heads Firm Sees Name Change to Davis Polk Wardwell
John W. Davis, former Democratic presidential candidate, has become head of the former law firm Stetson Jennings Russell Davis. The firm announces reorganization and will be known as Davis Polk Wardwell Gardiner and Reed.
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New York
John W. Davis
Stetson, Jennings, Russell and Davis
Frm
Davie, Polk, Wardwell, Gardiner and Reed
Dr Stehl to Decide Tomorrow on St Luke’s Call
Dr and Mrs Walter Byron Stehl returned from Atlanta where he studied St Luke's Church in question. He will announce his decision to the congregation tomorrow morning. In Atlanta they stayed with Mr and Mrs David Woodward at the Georgian Terrace Hotel and attended a Capital Club dinner with Bishop Henry J Mikell and vestrymen alike.
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Walter Byron Stehl
Atlanta
Stehl
St. Luke’s Church
Steehl
David Woodward
Georgian Terrace
Capital Club
Henry J. Mikel
D. D
St. Lukes
Wife Support Case Leads to Arrest and Release
Chester White was arrested after failing to comply with an order by Judge Leon R. Yourten to pay $8 weekly support for his wife and children. He claimed an appeal would free him, but was informed it did not and was released.
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Leon R. Yourten
Chester White
Appeal Taken in Disorderly Conduct Case at Arcade Building
Erick Leitz appealed a $10 fine and costs for disorderly conduct in the Dillard rooms of the Harry D. Miggina Arcade building. He testified he was overpowered by three men and beaten, denying disorderly conduct, with eleven witnesses appearing for the case.
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Erick Leitz
Justice Middlekauff
Dillard
Harry D. Miggina
Arcade
Lelts
Rowe Held on Malicious Mischief Charge in Antrim Case
Wayne 8 Rowe, 14, son of Jacob Rowe of Antrim, is held on $200 bond for February court after damaging S. W. Edwards car while it stalled. A second boy fled the county. Also noted is the Gillands' winter residence move and Pearl Detrick's illness on East Baltimore Street.
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Greencastle
Wayne
Rowe
J. C Gilland
Ridge Avenue
T. H. Gilland
Baltimore Street
Misa Pearl
Detrick
Quilting party and village social at Shank home
Jan Spickler reports a large village gathering at Mr and Mrs John Shank on Mr Christian Ebersoles farm with two quilts completed. A grand dinner followed. Attendees included numerous Shanks Ebersoles Moores and other locals. Social events continued with a dance hosted by Fred Kreigh and friends. Several residents noted illness and visitors, including Clyde Daugherty and Ethel Bugsard. The Bible classes at St Pauls held a banquet and parish members visited weekday.
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Spickler
John Shank
Christian Ebersole
Shank
Christian Ebersols
Robert Moore
Mollie Yeakle
Charlea B. Dennis
T. K. Dennis
Fred Lesher
Grover Forsythe
Frank Spickler
Clarence Kreps
Susan Grove
George Shank
Austin Herbert
Etna Shank
Alvey Ebersole
Percy Shank
Annie Snyder
Helen Cowden
Grover Moser
Spickler Motor Co
Ethel Bugsard
John Corbett
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National Board
Elgin
W. H. Mowen
Jon. St. Opp. Court House
E. Franklin
R. N. Sollenberger
Balem Avenue
Washington Square Church
Amoco-Gas
Isle
Raffic
The
American Oil Co
Vela
Tula
Davis Heads Firm
Dr. Steh
Elijah Leasure
Indian Springs
Mrs
Fenestra” Steel
Danzer Metal Works
Durant Business
Potomac Motors
Potomac &T
M. P. Moller Motor Cars
Hagurstown
Ngrate
Ludwig Motor Co
West
Franklin Street
Packard Hudson Essex Sales and Service
H.K. Startzman Motor Co
W. Franklin
Hagerstown Paint and Glass Company
W. Franklin St
H. v. Hart Co
FORD
Ford Rims
Hagerstown Service Co
L. L. Gerber
Hagerstown Tire Co
South
Potomac Street
Hagerstown, Md
Donse Brothers
B. Detroit
Delvered Central Garage
Potomac St
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