Flooding and heavy rains devastate Hagerstown area and Chewsville
A severe storm drenched Washington county with two inches of rain in town and four in surrounding roads. Cellars along McDowell Avenue and West Washington Street flooded as drains burst, swamping streets and farms. Weather observer Oswald notes Chewsville also flooded and compares rainfall to historic highs. corn crops damaged, and southern county saw lighter rain around half an inch at Keadgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington County
Chewsville
McDowell ‘Avenue
Callies
West Washington Street
Avalon
Garmong Avenues
Oswald
Johnstown
Keadgeville
Will of Mrs Elizabeth Grary Bequeaths Baltimore and Nearby Homes
The will of Mrs Elizabeth Grary of Baltimore dated July 14 and probated in Orphans Court covers 14 pages with four codicils. Original draft August 21, 1899, codicils added in 1917 1918 1920. The estate largely bequeaths the family properties in Maryland and Franklin County Pennsylvania with all bequests taking effect on the death of her daughter Miss Mary Karp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Grary
Baltimore
Orphans’ Court
Rarp
Earphone
Washington County
Maryland
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Blue Ridge Summit
Misa Mary
Karp
Rowland Held for Court on Worthless Check Bail
Richard J. Rowland was held under $300 bail after a preliminary hearing in the November term of the Circuit Court. Arrested Monday by Patrolman Bowers on charges of passing worthless checks, Rowland claimed he issued them in good faith and would make good. He stated he had $250 in the bank on which the checks were drawn, and the state may not prosecute if the matter is straightened out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Richard J. Rowland
Circuit Cort
Rhimer
Rowland
Ais
Deaths Huyett Stonebraker in rough county area
Obituary notes the death of Huyett Stonebraker aged eighty three after illness. He was born near Cheweville the son of William and Anna Honebraker. A member of the Reformed Church, he resided with family and neighbors in the area until his passing at 9 o clock Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyett Stonebraker
Tite
Ason
Edward
Bor
Cheweville
Wiliam
Anna Honebraker
Reformed Church
Sia
Brew Hlehwond
Var Ard
Masei- Dison
Aperrow
Bmidvan
Mra. Soroyh CG. W Ditniar
Busan
Staus
Railroad Brotherhood says equipment 18 defective
Railroads face ongoing complaints of defective equipment, with Warren G Cleveland and Warren Ptenc leaders confirming the issue. Locomotive Engineers president quotes that complaints are being sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br United Freee
Gleveland
Railroad Brotherhoods
Warren &. Ptenc
Brotherhood of Locomctive Engineers
Stone
Interstate Commerse Commission
Wade Plans to Call Democrats for State Committee Meeting
Dr J Hubert Wade and Albert J Almany of the Democratic State Central Committee prepared at the Royal Arcana Building Baltimore for a call of the committees next Monday. The aim is to authorize talks with the Republican chair on a date for the primary between September 8 and 15 or the second Monday, September 11, and to set a date for the state convention. The gathering will likely discuss candidates and shape plans after exchanges of views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hubert Wade
Albert J. Almany
Democratic State Central Committee
Royal Arcana
Baltimore
Wade
Republican State Central Committee
Twenty one Converts Immersed at Pineaburg Camp Dipping
About 21 converts were immersed in the Potomac River near Wile Mamaport yesterday afternoon under leader Rev. Myers. Several hundred people from Hagerstown and nearby counties watched from the riverbank and high ground as crowds estimated from 500 to 800 overflowed the tent and surrounding space during the dipping ceremony at the Pentecostal camp meetings now held in Yainesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineaburg
Potomac
Wile Mamaport
Myers
Hagerstown
Ainesburg
Alllcotiong
Soldier Bonus Unconstitutional Says High Court
The Court of Appeals at Annapolis held the $9,000,000 soldier bonus unconstitutional. The ruling voids the referendum provision of the Bonus Bill as violative of the State constitution and remands for further action. Albert Truitt of the American Legion expresses disappointment and anticipates plans on next steps. Building permit details follow about a 700 brick Virginia Avenue project and related construction notes.
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Court of Appeals
Annapolis l
Albert ‘Truitt
American Legion
Farmers at Hancock Fo Big M Meeting
Hundreds of county farmers head to the tourlite camping grounds two miles west of Hancock for a Hancock Community Club meeting. A 120 person program includes speakers Hon. Cy Pollack national organizer of the American Farm Bureau Federation, John M. Marksil State Roads Commission chair, County Commissioner Thomas L. Retchard on county roads, J A Whitlock Hancock on roads in the district, and J A Cont Hancock president of the State Horticultural Society reporting on the Hastings Shore proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Othe’ Hancock Community Club
Cy Pollack
American Farm Bureau, Federation
John M. Marksil
State Roads Commission
Maryland
Thomas L. Retchard
J. A. Whitlock
J. A. Cont
State Horticultural Society
Hasterg
Fair board boosts premiums and racing plans for county fair
Directors raise premiums for cattle and livestock classes and set $500 harness purses. Harness racing, dropped for a year, is restored amid revived interest. A big racing program is planned for the fair in October, with county Farm Bureau support and revival of the annual advisory banquet discussed but not voted.
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Herfords
Aberdeen
Angus
Shortbores
Holstein
Ayrshire
Gurrasey
Jersey
Tt Wis
Farm Bureau Organization
Tha
Thieves Loot Country Store in Union Bridge Heist
Over $1,000 in goods stolen from J. By Miller general store Union Bridge late Monday night or Tuesday morning. Entry gained by ladder at car window, robbers helped themselves to shoes hats and stock. No suspects or arrests announced as of last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Merchandse
Miller
Union Dridge
Emai
Market prices and commodity terms from Hagetelown page
Market listings show prices for corn oats and feeds including soft winter bran oats screenings and middlings with per unit costs. Additional lines reference cotton seed meal beet seed and beet products alongside wheat and new wheat entries.
Arrested for Father's Death in Maryland County
Raymond Norris an 18 year old from near Little Orleans was arrested on murder charges in Cumberland after a two month Burns Detective investigation. Authorities say Norris confessed to buying $600 from his father a month before the murder but denies involvement in the slaying of George "Buck" Norris, who was found with seven bullet wounds on the road to Blahome on May 18. He remains in the county jail awaiting arraignment before the next grand jury.
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Burns
Raymond Norris
Little Orleans
George
Buck" Norris
Blahome
Norris
Sherrif
Peter McFarland
Lucien Radalitta
Clement Deneen
Allopany
Charles K. ‘Vietseh
Baltimora
Burns Detective Agency
Loyik
Norrie
Yoara
Salt
Cumberland
Nhext Grand Jury
De Molay Officers Meet Tonight at Masonic Temple
A biweekly meeting of the De Molay Chapter officers is scheduled for this evening at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Molay
Breaks her arm in fall at Cedar Street home
Mrs. Richard Wroe of Cedar Street fell at home yesterday and fractured her left arm near the elbow. She received treatment and is listed in stable condition at the local infirmary. Her accident is being investigated by household staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wroe
Cedar Street
Sunday School Picnics and Church Gatherings in Hagerstown
Hagerstown members of First Christian and Presbyterial Sunday schools held picnics at Pen Mar with about a thousand attending from local trains. A Reform ed churches reunion across multiple states is planned, with a moonlight special train. The Lutheran district plans its 36th annual reunion with music and talks by church leaders. White Way in Hagerstown extends the streetcar line on East Franklin Street between Potomac and Locust streets.
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Hagerstown
Pen‘Mar
Jyuchaoda
Maryland
Virginia
West Wiratala
Pennsylvania
District of Columba
Name Distict
Teuiden
Christ Church Choir
Pan-Mar Orchestra
W. H. Brown
D. D
United Lutheraulses
B. Winfold Herman
Stewardship
Williggm H. Mengen
Luther League
Franklin Street
Potomac
Locust Streets
Playground Attendance and Damaged Car Incident
Four thousand children attended the playgrounds last week with 79 percent participation at City Park and 600 at Antietam Street. Scores from games at several streets are listed. A large touring car skidded on the state road below Funkstown, badly damaging it. five occupants escaped injury.
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Nh Dally
City Park
Antietam Street
Hall—Winter Street
Howard Street
Antietam
Winter Street
Npr
Maryland Heenae
Funkstown
Walaowa
Myers Property Opens Restaurant In Restored Pool Hall
Thomas P. Pilosiia secured from Lou's Myora a lease of the pool room property at Foundry and Washington streets to operate a restaurant. Work includes new font, muds, and harbor improvements. Pilopla will manage the restaurant with other improvements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Pilosiia
Weet Wackington
Lou
Myora
Western Maryland Railroad
Cormer
Harber'abep and Teatesrank
Restaurent
Foundry
Washington ‘Streats
Font
Ggmar
Pllopla
Rotary Club Meeting And Luncheon Held At Chamber Gate
The regular weekly gathering and luncheon of the Rotary club occurred at noon in the Chamber of Sommerca auditorium. Medium Brown Hair was noted as the best of all after a Golden Gfinstampoo Ady. Zon Reformed Sunday Rehive will preente at Pen Mar Thursday July 20 with a special train leaving at a.m. and stopping at all stations COMMITTER Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary-Lungheon
Rotary Club
Ady
Zon
Rehive
Piente
Pen-Mar
Huraday
A.m
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Foh. Zouk
Congress
Frank H. Zouck
State Roads Comission
Reisterstown
Baltigacre County
Con‘evens
Jemmocratie
Mr. Zough
Camp ‘At
Pool
Big
Batibaey
Wotte
New York City
Bremen
Bemlt
Puddiar Co
Battinisre, Md
Hagerstown Dairy Co
Boy Pot
Quolts
Autistam
Dotadar Davie
Reliable Company
Commercial Bank
Youthars Blackberries
Blue Ridge Qenning Co. Inc
Cevotown, Md
FISK
Brere Pig At
Fabric
Fisk Tires
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