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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
5
Flooded market reports high early prices for string beans and apples with a price drop later. Vendors cut prices as the market wore on while other produce and a planned local dinner at Glentley drew attendance and influence from county residents.
A letter from Philip Knapp to his father describes his restless life in the army and contemplation of self harm. The note, dated June 23, argues that army life is too humid and questions future identity. It cites a fractured skull and notes prior bootlegging as factors shaping his mental state. The file also reports Joseph F Gerry’s serious injury in Mount Clemens.
County poultry expert H. V. Moore reports no alarming disease in Maryland county flocks. A recent case in Maugansville involved a single flock culled after suspected European foul. Officials note few infections, but large consignments are being destroyed to prevent spread while state agriculture agents inspect Leitersburg Downsville Rohreraville areas.
A farmer at Miss Maria Warner's Clearspring farm acted quickly when a wheat wagon caught fire at about 6 PM. George A. Mullen and helpers evacuated the burning vehicle, steering it from the barnyard to an open field, saving the barn and outbuildings. One helper suffered injuries to the bonds.
Mrs Amanda Hawhaker Mentzer aged 35 died at noon yesterday from heart failure. She was a member of the Liar Theran Church at Lettersburg. Survived by two sons Clarence and Calvin along with several half siblings and aunts in the area. Burial plans pending with local arrangements.
A gentle remembrance honors our late mother Jean with loving memory and enduring presence in our hearts. Her family recalls her kindness, strength, and steady guidance, cherishing every shared moment and the love that remains.
A large Boonsharo community gathering at John A Wilson's home served as the final open push to recruit members for the County Farm Bureau. M M Stewart of Baltimore outlined bureau plans and benefits, with Joshua Long and J Keffer Punk addressing related Farm Bureau work. County Agent Moore ran the moving picture show between talks as the executive committee met beforehand.
Legal debate focuses on whether John T. Scopes taught that humans descended from a lower animal. Prosecution aims to keep the trial on legal grounds, resisting religious and scientific controversy. Attorneys spar over jury selection and the scope of expert testimony as the case nears trial, with plans to counter any attempts to merge evolution with biblical teaching.
York Pa July 11 Franchise of the York baseball club leading the N Penna pennant race was today offered for sale by W R B Wisner the provisional if the sale restricts the team must remain here the owners want to devote time to other business Will practice Dr G G Feker of Washington registered at the clerk s office to practice in the State at Millers Summit during the summer season Dr Luther A Fox dies a Roanoke College professor and Lutheran Church figure Train rider Clayton Pierce Philadelphia fined one month in the House of Correction after being charged with train riding by Detective Gay of the Western Maryland Railroad
In Manila July 1144 Mrs Pancho Villa wife of the weight champion boxer today became mother to a four ten pound boy A man named Inocent was found guilty at Tottenham England in a related note
London July 11 a general strike in the British coal industry seems imminent as government mediation fails to resume talks between miners and operators and the trade union congress backs miners in demand for higher wages. Also noted is a gold tooth donation story and building permit notices.
Baltimore closing grain market shows No 2 yellow Corn at 126 cents per bushel, No 2 white Wheat at 144, No 2 red Wheat not graded, No 2 Rye spot at 180, No 8 White at 65 percent, all with asked prices. Local quotations from Hagers Blown, July US.
Attorney Scott M. Wolfinger reports a big wheat yield on a large farm with an average around 87 bushels per acre. Other sections report 40 bushels per acre in several areas, though those yields come from smaller parcels.
Philadelphia Athletics obtain pitcher Jack Quinn from Boston on waivers and plan to join the club in Detroit. Quinn, veteran spitballer, joins the Athletics after being waived by the Red Sox.
Governor Ritchie indicated he would grant paroles to Arthur L. Rica and Harry C. Leatherman, inmates at the House of Correction serving two years for participation in the tar party that tarred and feathered Dorothy Cranvon at Myoraville Frederick County on July 5 1924. Paroles recommended by Edward M. Parrish Commissioner of Paroles. For more than 1200 miles the Euphrates River is navigable.
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