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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
3
A fragmentary text hints at a deposit or fund called a beak located in West hall. It suggests the money may be mingled with or become an asset or obligation, but the incomplete wording obscures exact meaning or context.
Thompson of Waynesboro, identified as a former soldier, has been arrested as an army deserter after service in the War. Details indicate he deserted after discharge and faces military authorities for proceedings.
Relatives in Shippensburg received a cablegram saying the Rev John R Hykes D D died in Shanghai on Tuesday morning at age 69. Born in Southampton township Franklin County he devoted his life to aiding China becoming secretary of the American Bible Society in Shanghai. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church and was a 33rd degree Mason.
Officer Lowell J. Taylor, suspended by Chief Barber until June 25, will face the Street Commission to answer charges of insubordination and disrespectful remarks to citizens, plus conduct unbecoming an officer. He was fined $5 recently for swearing on the streets. Sell your car through Herald Mall Classified Ads.
Marion County story recalls Agnes Rainwater defending her twins from a black bear. She fired three rifle shots, after the animal blocked access to the house. Her uncle had warned any single shot could have ended the danger.
Governor Ritchie condemns Senator Weller for not aiding federal road aid for Maryland. He warns it would be deplorable for Maryland to lose federal funds due to Weller’s stance. State authorities plan to line up the Maryland delegation behind the Phipps bill, aligned with the Dowell bill as amended.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on June 17 a car carrying two families sideswiped another vehicle, hit the bridge corner at Dutch Hill road and overturned into a creek. Three members of one family and one from the other were killed almost instantly and five others injured, two seriously. The occupants included Arthur Newhouse of Monarch Fayette County and Mrs Mamie Hollandbaugh of Clarksburg Indiana County.
Marriage licenses issued to June 16 for the year total 685, down from 800 in the prior year. June records show 93 licenses to date last year and only 7 percent are issued in 1921. Divorces also fall, with 45 to 39 by June 16.
Monroe Sunday School invites the public to Children’s Day services on Sunday June 19 at 7 30 p m. The event highlights youth ministry and community participation with the hourlong program.
Rev. Oswin S. Frantz D D pastor of Christ Reformed church Altoona Pa was elected to fill the chair of New Testament Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary vacant since the death of Rev Wm C Schaeffer D D at a Potomac Synod session in York Pa yesterday afternoon It is understood Rev Henri L G Kieffer of Frederick son of the late Rev Dr J8 Kieffer of Hagerstown had been suggested but declined to seek the post
Raymond Hershberger a 12 year old boy of Smithsburg was injured when a lawn roller rolled over him yesterday afternoon. He was seated on the roller when it moved, dislocating an ankle and causing cuts and bruises to his leg body and head. He was attended at the scene and his parents were notified.
Appropriations totaling 1,221,128 dollars were approved for the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention for the coming year at its annual session in Atlanta Georgia. The decision follows the board's adjournment of its meeting.
A. Jacobson, owner of a furniture store at 5712 West Franklin St, opens a second hand furniture shop at 112 North Jonathan St. The venture aligns with the Peoples Auction Room activities.
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