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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
2
London reports from Flanders detail a British lieutenant describing a heavy trench duty turn calm yet tense as his platoon reinforced a redoubt. He recalls wiring, dugouts, and an arsenal of grenades amid German bombardment and searchlights illuminating the village for about a quarter hour.
In a long case spanning several months detective work led to the arrest of a suspect linked to thefts in multiple cities. W. J. Evans, described as a clever lawyer and accused nannyweight thief, faces preliminary hearing on charges including stealing a $20 watch charm and passing a $2 bogus check. The suspect claimed innocence as investigations traced a pattern of charm thefts and counterfeit activity surrounding a store mystique and a series of forged instruments.
A romance ends in a fiasco as William J Alexander, a Naval Academy graduate from Annapolis, and Miss Rachel T. Claude, a Destor doctor, travel to Baltimore to marry. The groom is 22 and the bride 19. They attend luncheon and a theatre before returning home. Claude senior says the marriage plans were not agreed, and daughter did not discuss it. Separate note: an addition is planned for the Home for the Aged in San Mar, Mapleville, to be built of brick two stories high, expected ready by September.
A burglary at George Curren’s residence at 3 Cannon Ave. in Adams County occurred while Curren was away. Entry through the front door rifled Mr. Curren’s pockets and a $5 bill from the mantel was found missing. Mrs. Curren discovered the broken screen door and open kitchen door upon returning home. Curren suspects the robber was known to the family and questions a possible companion. Also noted is a separate item about cattle breeders and a Maryland teacher graduate.
Dr Hibben urges students at Princeton University to view life as a mission not a simple career. He argues the path should serve others and moral purpose, warning against power and brilliance pursued for self gain. The speech emphasizes ministering to fellows and shaping a better world through informed action and duty.
The Washingt and Berkeley Bridge Company held its first meeting of the year on Monday electing Wehardeon of Williams Hart as a director. The session included routine officer selections and board planning for upcoming projects.
Mrs Mra Frank Newton suffered severe injuries near Laurel while returning from College Park with her son George. The crash involved a vehicle pinned under auto. Firemen reported injuries and the family was taken to local care as authorities prepared for further investigation.
A letter from Henway State Zoologist Harriaburg discusses methods to protect early cherry trees from robbing. Advice includes hanging bright tin tags, placing nets, and deterring birds with hawks owls or cats. The writer notes mixed results and emphasizes allowing birds some fruit to reduce depredation later.
A notes heavy on garbled text reports an ImieStone plant starting ten workers near Hancock North Dakota. The fragment mentions royalty based dealings and wartime lines, with scattered names and dates that are unreadable.
Auctioneers reported multiple Valoalite properties sold at public sale in Wayghatowin. Notable parcels included Load Shy 40 Chance Medy and Marry W. Kaiter bringing in $10,800, with others transferred to buyers at Spruce Street and nearby avenues. Auctioneer Mahon and several named bidders acted as principals in the event.
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