Christmas Dinner for Washington County Orphans
The Colonial Hotel hosted a Christmas afternoon dinner for the Washington County Orphans Home children. The Colonial Hotel Orchestra directed by Clyde Norris provided music. Harry Neck was Santa, giving each child a gift and a candy hat. J B Yates donated soap for every child. George Engie donated a bus to transport the children to and from the hotel. This is the fourth annual event held on the third Saturday in January with many officials and clergymen in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Hotel
Christman
Washington County Orphans' Home
Clyde Norris
Harry Neck
Santa Claus
J. B. Yates
Cincinnati Soap Company
George Engie
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Group Insurance For Employees Of Hagerstown Plant
Hagerstown Bookbinding and Printing Company launches a comprehensive group insurance program with Metropolitan Life. Employer and employee share premiums on $60,000 life coverage plus health and accident protection of $10 weekly for up to 13 weeks. Disability provision guarantees monthly income to permanently disabled insured up to age 60. Individual life coverage is $1000 for men and $500 for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Company
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Imprisonment Debate Over Dorothy Ellingson Trial
A young woman lawyer vows a fair trial for Dorothy Ellingson while arguing the murder of her mother demands grave consideration. She rejects sympathies with the defendant amid a public push to avoid a Loeb-Leopold scale case. Psychologists’ access is denied as the press and public watch the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ellingson
Miss Moelkle
Misa Ellingson
Brady
Dorothy
Loeb-Leopold
Farmers Waging War Against Foxes Near Falling Waters
Farmers along the Potomac below Williamsport report an unusual fox surge with seven foxes killed in a month. Four gray and three red foxes have been slain in daylight as foxes prey on poultry, leading farmers to shoot them on sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac River
Williamsport
Nurmi Hangs Up A Record In Chicago Carnival
Paavo Nurmi won the special feature at the Los Angeles sports carnival in Chicago. He ran 1 1/4 miles in 5 33 4 5 seconds, 1 1/2 miles in 6 44 4 5, and the mile in 4 26, improving his NY times. Joia Ray finished 85 yards behind. Jose pushed hard but could not challenge the Flying Finn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paavo Nurmi
Coliseum
Nurmi
L. A
New York
Joia Ray
Jose
Police Help Sought in Search for John Rule
The assistance of police is requested to locate John Rule, 60, believed living on a farm near Hagerstown. His sister-in-law Mrs Clarence Kemble of Philadelphia is asking for information. Born in Staunton Virginia, he lived in Darby Delaware for 10 years. last known he owned a farm near this city. His children seek news of his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rule
Hagerstown
Clarence Kemble
South 52Nd Street
Philadelphia
Staunton
Darby
Del
Rule
Editors Convention Close With Coolidge Banquet
The annual convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors ends in Washington tonight with a banquet where President Coolidge is the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Tressednt Coolidge
Deaths and funerals in Boonsboro and nearby towns
Multiple obituary notices report deaths in Boonsboro and surrounding areas. Anna Virginia Gantz died at 2.45 am from pneumonia at age 64, with funeral at 1.20 pm Monday at her home led by Rev. A. M. Ashby, burial in Boonsboro cemetery. Hula R. Kayhon, 29, died in Washington County Hospital from influenza. funeral Tuesday 2 pm at her home, Rev. G. I. Rider officiating, burial in Waynesboro. Julila M Kendel, 8 months, died of spasms. funeral at 3 pm tomorrow at the Smithsburg home, Rev. Hall of the Methodist Church officiating, burial in Smithsburg Cemetery. Rev. W. H. Settlemyer, 84, retired Middletown Lutheran minister, found dead from heart trouble. funeral arrangements set for Monday with home services. survived by niece Lily Watkins and nephew Clifford P. Settlemyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Virginia Gantz
J. B. Gantz
Boonsboro
Jacob Blecker
Lutheran Church
Kathleen
Donald
Harry Friend
St. James
Luther Young
Mia
William Lamar
Freeport
Ill
Fueral
A. M. Ashby
Boonsboro Cemetery
Hula R. Kayhos
Garmony Avenue
Washington County Hospital
First
U. B. Church
Waynesboro
Paul G. Kayhon
Pauline
Larue
Adam C. Sheetsly
Steelton
Alma T. James
Pasa
Idena
Cal
G. I. Rider
Julila M
Arihur Kendel
Smithspurg
Ney
The
Methodist Church
Swithhsburg
W. HH
Settlemyer
Middletown
Jefferson
Why Go To Church Go to Church for Worship and Community
The Hagerstown Ministerial Association urges regular church attendance as a divine example from Jesus Christ. The church provides essential spiritual nourishment, social safety, and moral civilizing power for communities, urging all to attend Sunday services morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Jeana
God
Church
Hagerstown
Dempsey Plans June Wedding As Retirement Nears
Los Angeles dated report states heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey announced his engagement to Estelle Taylor and plans to marry in June or shortly after. He hints at retirement and may consider one more title match before quitting the ring. Philadelphia divorce confirms Taylor’s estranged husband. she is granted divorce for cruel treatment.
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Los Angeles
I.N.S
Jack Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
Dempsey
Gibbons
Miss Tay
Philadelphia
Mra
Estelle Taylor Peacock
Kenneth Malcolm Peacock
Court of Common Pleas
Elevating Large Battlefleet Guns Debated In Senate
McKellar proposes lifting gun elevation on battleships from three to five miles to match world navies. Senator Geary of Rhode Island backs the amendment noting potential world peace through equality with Great Britain. Derrick urges a stronger navy. opposing voices from Senator Hale and Senator Kink warn of disarmament treaty violation and lack of a request from the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKellar
Geary
Rhode Island
United States
Great Britain
Derrick
Senatorate
Maine
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Hale
Kink
Utah
Dierco's Early Orders Buried in Firm Accounts
E D Dierco bucked its orders early with a house account run in the name of an executive contrary to his wishes. Fred Andrews, 1920 financial manager, stated he would handle the finances as he saw fit in the presence of Brooks. Peter Ritter testified about a “loan account” used as a house account with no stock delivery, linked to McQuaide Brog and a former Consolidated Stock Exchange president. Local notices include water board charter amendments and Baltimore grain prices, with farm market items and a Howard Street School association chicken and noodle supper announced for January 16-17.
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Brooks
Fred Andrews
Devines
Der
San Fit
Peter Ritter
Dier
Andrews
Ritter
McQuaide Brog
William 3. Silkworth
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Parent - Teachers’ Association of
Howard St. School
Howard Street
Noise from Hound Dogs Frustrates South End Residents
Residents in the South End complain that several hound dogs kept by a Frederick Street resident howl at night, averaging 80 times nightly, making sleep impossible. One complainant warns of taking drastic action unless authorities act.
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South End
Frederick Street
Weekly Stock Market Review Highlights Oil led rise
NEW YORK shows profit taking and firming in oil stocks under major financial influence. Wheat prices surged to around 21.88 a bushel on tight crops and strong demand. Nash Motors advanced, Rails steady, St Paul waned on refunding fears. Eva Poffenberger visits Keedysville. ad for Florida oranges from Ernest W. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil
Morgan Banking House
Marland Oil
Commission House
Bears
General Motors
Nash Motors
St. Paul
Handkerchiefs Mispriced in Advert Across Pages
An erratum notes a pricing error in yesterday's Mail double page advert. Handkerchiefs were quoted as 2 for 5 cents instead of 2 for 25 cents. The correct price is 2 for 25 cents.
Otty Connell Abandons Special Meeting Over Potomac Power Proposal
Mayor Bowman announced that the night special meeting to receive the Potomac-Moison Company proposal to furnish current to the city is abandoned and the proposal will not be considered until the council’s regular meeting next month. Hearing before Judge Wagaman on legality of bond sales for an electric light plant is set for Monday with city and opponents represented by able counsel. decision expected and likely appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otty Connell
Potomac-Moison Company
Bowman
Wagaman
Able Counsel
Horse owned by Henson slips on George Street
A horse owned by Frank Henson slipped on George Street this morning and suffered a broken leg. The animal was shot to end its suffering.
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Frank Henson
George Street
In Memoriam for Charles L Waastier One Year Later
In loving remembrance of my dear husband Charles L Waastier who departed this life one year ago today January 17 1924 No one knows the silent heartaches Only those who have jost can tell Of grief that is borne in silence For one we love so well Gone but not forgotten By his wife Addie Ady
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Waastier
Kenny Cocoa Sale Promises Short Lived Thrift Offer
A brief notice touts a one week only bargain at Kenny Go stating one pound of Kenny's Thrift Brand Cocoa for one pound and two pounds for an advertised price. The ad names C. D. Kenny as the seller.
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Kenny
Market prices and building permits listed in local column
The notice shows Bey ’erty i Bey ’erty i Cae’ featuring live cattle at 45¢ per lb. and a variety of produce prices such as butter 48¢ per lb and apples 1 to 1.76 per bushel. Building permits include garages for Basile on Spruce and Vine streets and a 20 by 20 foot garage for William Swartz at 347 West Side Avenue.
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Basile, Spruce
Vine Street
William Swartz
West Side Avenue
500 CARD PARTY AT HEBREW AUDITORIUM
Jewish Literary Club hosts a card party in the Hebrew Auditorium on Monday January 15 at 8 16 p m Admission 60 cents with refreshments Everybody welcome Supper Tuesdays and Wednesdays by Young Women's Home Missionary Buchetey of St Pauls Episcopal Church in church lecture rooms Tickets 35 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Literary Club
Hebrew Auditorium
Young Women's Home Missionary
Buchetey
St. Paul’s
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Group Insurance
Annan
Summit Avenue
Citigens’ Drug Company
Mr. Annan
Charles Wilheld
Maryland Tuberculosia Association
Keedyside
Ned Gate
Clark County
Finn Runner
Ray
Cupid
Lor
Oaen
Miss Taylor
King
E.D. Dierco
Water ‘Board
Martinsburg
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Vocsoe
Adv
BE. W. Miller
South Potomac
Market Review
W. 8. Cousing
Financiel Kaiter
Eva Poffenberger
Sharpsburg
Keedysville
Florida
Ernest W. Miller
Ady
Hagerstown Bank
Liie
Addie
C. D
Erty i
Virginia Ave
Barnes & Company
Goc Pei Peck
Pei Kuikei
C. V. Freight
Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Thrift
Franklin
Me Ae S Savings Bank
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