Teenager in jail after fatal pistol accident in Bolivar
Charles Town March 22 James A Stephens 19 an employee of Harttown Paper Board Company jailed on charge of causing the death of Katherine Littleton of Bolivar He says he showed a pistol to her Sunday night it discharged fatally injuring her The family slept through the shot the body found next morning Dr W E Perry Halltown examined Stephens was arrested at his Halltown home He claimed fear of murder accusations led him to flee to his home three miles away He carried the pistol after his brother was held up by three colored men near Bolivar Stephens son of William L Stephens formerly of Frederick County Md has lived in Halltown 11 years
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Charles Town
James A. Stephens
Harttown Paper Board Company
Katherine Littleton
Bolivar
Stephens
Miss Littleton
W. E. Perry
Halltown
Justice Nichols
W Stephens
William L. Stephens
Frederick County
Flareback Brings a Big Weather Drop
Fickie March produced a sharp temperature swing with a fall from around 80s to 40s and chilly winds. Afternoon highs briefly reached 70s and later 68 degrees, then morning readings ranged from the mid 40s to 42. Almanac notes equinoctial period but only light showers and no frost due to wind. fruit buds and blossoms unlikely to be harmed yet.
Deaths in Clearspring and Boonsboro area obituaries
Abram Horst a retired farmer of Clearspring died at 11 20 am Sunday aged 61 after four days of illness. Survived by wife Annie and children Abram M S Ephram Otho Fannie Katie Lizzie Ruth and Nancy Horst along with 26 grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral Wednesday at Mennonite Church Clearspring with several officials officiating. Mrs Susan Carson widow of George W Carson died at 2 pm yesterday at her Boonsboro home aged 83. Survived by four daughters and Otho. funeral Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev C M Sparrow officiating at Boonsboro Cemetery. Mrs Anna C Stoner 84 died Sunday at her Waynesboro home from heart trouble. Survived by a son and daughter in Waynesboro and three stepchildren including Emma Miller of Hagerstown.
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Abram
Katie
Lizzie
Ruth
Nancy Horst
Maugansville
Samuel A
John
Henry
Susan Carson
George W. Carson
Otho
Boonsboro
U. B. Church
Clarence Kephart
Charles Cline
Samuel Jones
Littlestown
Martin Shank
Middletown
C. M. Sparrow
Boonsboro Cemetery
Anna C. Stoner
Waynesboro
A& Yun
Emma Miller
Hagerstown
Maryland Institute art exhibit draws crowds at COC hall
The Maryland Institute of Fine Arts exhibit at the Chamber of Commerce Auditorium draws many visitors. Patrons inspect drawings designs and water colors and portraits. Miss Edith Hoyt Stewart oversees the display showing beginner works through to finished pieces.
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Maryland Institute of Fine Arts
Chamber of Commerce
Edith Hoyt Stewart
Betimes
Robbery Shines Light on Foundry Street Parlor Loot
Police cannot trace the robbery at Dick Wagner's shoe-shining parlor at 29 12 North Foundry Street. Between 8 and 10 last night thieves pried open a rear window, ransacked the shop, and made away with about $100 in cash and jewelry. Wagner, returning at 10, found the suitcase with his money and jewels broken open on the floor. No clues yet to arrest, but a description of the stolen items offers hope.
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Dick Wagner
Foundry Street
Wagner
Be Photographed This Year on Your Birthday
HIEDWOHL'S STUDIO offers birthday photography with appointments. Modern Photography at 19 W. Wash. St. provides phone contact and scheduling details for portraits this year.
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Hiedwohl
W. Wash. St
Thieves Take Hens Then Try to Steal Car in Leitersburg
Thieves stole twenty fat hens from Herman Myers on Leitersburg Pike on Saturday morning. They returned yesterday to try to steal Myers's automobile, but could not start it and abandoned the attempt. A neighbor saw the men enter the garage and heard them working on the car for about half an hour. The suspects were not identified and Myers reported the incident to the police.
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Herman Myers
Leitersburg Pike
Myers
City Market Egg and Produce Prices Noted
Despite a nationwide chill last night the city market shows strong grower participation with eggs at 25¢ per dozen potatoes at 60 and 75 cents a bushel apples 75 cents to 1 dollar a bushel home grown lettuce 10¢ per head butter 45¢ per pound scallions 5¢ per bunch and chickens 30¢ per pound.
Studebaker Light Six Breaks Coast to Coast Speed Record
Studebaker Light Six shattered coast to coast records between San Francisco and Los Angeles, setting new combined trip marks. The 864.8 mile round trip took 21 hours 23 minutes, with 10 hours 12 minutes 30 seconds coast route and 9 hours 15 minutes 50 seconds valley route, despite dense fog on part of the journey.
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Studebaker
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Lark
Light
Superstition Cost Her $275 in Gypsy Scam
Mrs Morris J Lowman of 220 Alexander Street fell prey to a gypsy claim of healing power demanding all her money. The supposed healer received the cash in a sack, told her to place it under her pillow and open it next day, leaving only bits of paper. Police are involved as investigators seek the gypsy group believed to be nearby across the river. Meanwhile Kahn's advertises a sale of hats at four dollars ninety five cents, containing many items valued up to ten dollars.
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Morris J. Lowman
Alexander Sr
Mrs. Lowman
Sale by Sisters Aid Society on March 24 at parsonage
The Sisters Aid Society of the Church of the Brethren will hold a sale on Thursday March 24 at the parsonage 120 East Washington Street at 1 p m.
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Sisters Aid Society of the
Church of the Brethren
E. Washington St
Lp. m
Ladies of St. Paul’s
M. E. Church
Emmett’s Hardware Store
West
Washington Street
Hot Cross
Warning Notice on Missing Person Essie Huff Leaves Home
Mr and Mrs H W Cullison inform the public that Essie Huff left home without consent. Anyone harboring her may face a heavy fine. Alert issued to deter aiding her absence and toward safe return.
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Essie Huff
H. W. Cullison
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Catherine Littleton
Harper’s Ferry
C. OF C. Hall
Atalhen
Overland & Passenger
D. Harry Anthony
Kent
Nist
Patrick Higgins
Orphans’ Court
Washington County
Elizabeth Huxey
Jaave A. Nelson
Hamilton
Geo. H. Youne
W. Cost
Orphans Court
John Ded
Hollyday
Register of Wills
Richmond
Studebaker Light
Bart. Jome Gras
Teucator Co
Atlanta
Kahn
NEW Sea Food Market
W. Franklin Street
Shelly’s Sea Food
Our Lord
Williamsport
C. E. Seymour
J. E. Klingaman
Clearspring
EL Rishers
Best Store
Fleisher’s
Dolmans
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