In That Cage at Martinsburg Widow’s Son and Noisy Wester Involved
A Martinsburg resident recounts a chaotic scene in a cage where the widow’s son, Noisy Wester, and Rhetta Barnett clashed with Officer Williams. Noisy pushed Rhetta, a fight that led to a threatened jail delay and an involved sheriff. A Frederick County man named Mathew Mefflebayer admits prior gambling and reckless talk about paying fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noisy Wester
Rhetta Barnett
Williams Fay
Rhetta
Noisy
Saal Noisy
Nolay
Frederick County
Mathew Mefflebayer
Peaceful yet deadly strike in Chambersburg assault
William Wood a young Black man who had served a jail term for assault stabbed Lewis Brown an aged Chambersburg man in the abdomen during a confrontation on Water Street. Brown, described as an inoffensive laborer, is hospitalized in critical condition after the attack near Rosemans alley. Police were summoned as Brown denied residence to the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wood
Franklin County
Lewis Brown
Chambersburg
Brown
Mr. Brown
Wood
Water St
Ressie
Water Street
Roseman’s Alley
John Walters Sentenced After Tele Disorderly Arrest
John Walters faced a Justice Hoffman ruling after noon yesterday for tele disorderly conduct. He claimed innocence but admitted firing a shotgun from a window at Luther Curley and Tilden Dina Hugh. Walters was found guilty and fined $20 or 20 days in jail, choosing the jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walters
Hoffman
Walters
So Claimed
Luther Curley
Tilden Dinahugh
HOUSE BURNED IN SHIPPENSBURG LOG HOME FIRE
A log home occupied by the Misses Relstine in Shippensburg was burned on Monday with an estimated loss around $1,000. The fire started from an engine source. Norman Gowers of Funkstown suffered a 30 foot fall from a straw alack onto the ground, receiving a rough shock. A stock sale note records Jos. Murdock selling ten shares at $12 each. Col. Flahor privately sold a trolling end at par $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relstine
Shippensburg
Norman Gowers
Funkstown
Harvey Stocksinger Mince
Jos. Murdock
Sharon of Toho Co
Stok
Col
Flahor
Fourteen Mile Studebaker Run From Oak Hill to Gettysburg
A party led by Mrs Hayden Bantes and Mrs W T Hamilton left Oak Hill before noon and returned at 6 PM after about 80 miles of driving in a Studebaker D car. The trip included Waynesboro to Oak Hill and Gettysburg passages with two hours ten minutes overall from Gettysburg and strong hill performance noted. Eames, Studebaker Auta Co. manager, praised the car against other makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Hayden Bantes
W. T. Hamilton
Jac. T. Briscam
Clare
Hayden Ames
Gettysburg
Oak Hil
Aleternoon
Eames
Studebaker Auta Co
Littlefield
The Sial in Blue Jmled at Montreal
Mile De Leon known as the Girl in Bite was arrested in Montreal for an alleged indecent performance at the Theatre Royal and jailed. She was escorted to court with her five maids and was dressed in blue. The Recorder aimed a harsh sentence amid claims of private similar performances for a month in Montreal’s suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile, de Leon
Bite
Theatre Royal
Jai
Goy Fayette
Imud
Sol
Egypt
Malsonleauve
Montreal
Clearspring Elects Local Officials and Plans Road Bridge Repair
The Clearspring annual election produced a single-ticket result with Martin Boward as burgess and John Ankeney as assistant. Commissioners named were W Widmyer Hollinger Dennis. Officials plan to seek state aid for mud street repairs, the old National Pike route, and a concrete bridge to replace the wooden Potomac bridge, estimated at 2000 to 3000 dollars. The town treasury shows a 300 dollar surplus and will share costs if the state funds the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearspring
Burgess
Martin Boward
John Ankeney
W.widmyer
A. Hollinger
CG. Dennis
Potomac Howe
Unclear Excerpt Cites Judical Appeal Delays
A fragmented notice mentions Alex Neill Jr traveling to Frederick for testimony and six pieces of information about Judge Martin rejecting the appeal in a national bank matter. Depositions were reportedly sent down yesterday, and a Reverend was forced to postpone a preaching engagement indefinitely next Thursday at a way station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex, Neill, Jr
Frederick
Hee
Martin
Toma
Trnow
Mardushuve
Haven
Mit Way
Firat Hong Company Regular Meeting Tonight May 4
Regular meeting of the Firat Hong Company scheduled for 7 20 this evening on May 4. The notice notes routine agenda items and geographic or organizational details appear unclear in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat Hong Company
Big Time Planned for Eagle Meet in Hagerstown
The State meet of Eagles in Hagerstown runs May 19 with a varied program. Visitors arrive 7 to 10 a.m. at railroad depots, a parade chaired by Coffman will cover Franklin to Wagies Home, and prizes honor best uniforms and entries. Evening events include a band concert, vaudeville, 2400 motion pictures, and a stag banquet at the Eagles Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland
Bal Hmore
Cunbertod
Larrisburg
Winchester
Buverine Rand
Waynesboro
Bagley
Coffman
B. Aranklin St
High
Washington
Mullo Franklin
Potomic
Ane Velant
Bummit Ave
Wagies
Geo. J. Fister
Magers
Targent Hamber
Mmeneta
Emiulus
Thyserstown
Poras Sim
Yiran
G. G. Vennis
Boyle
United Land
Eagles
Academy of Music
Qinyard Christian Soldiers
Academy
G. M. Srméfer
Clude
T He C. V
Church Improvements At Urowilay Ville Reported
The Episcopal church at Urowilay Ville was refreshed with a new carpet laid by Gate Bros, Magers Town. The church interior now presents a markedly pretty appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiacopal
Urowilay Ville
Gate Bros
Magerstown
Brewer En Route Home From Africa to California
Robert Lee Brewer, nephew of Ms wife, travels from Africa toward California. He is described as the son of Sykes Brewer of Los Angeles and is en route via Cairo and Igerstown, with a stop in Piney town on the way to the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Brewer
California
O. D. McCardel
Cairo
Egypt
Air Brewer
Sykes Brewer
Los Angeles
Cal
Sandy Afrita
Ellamond
Tourine Enrage
Pigerstown
Tie
Igerstown
Arion
Secret Marriage Surprise Hits New Jersey Society
A hush fell over Jersey City society as Eleator A. Metill and a Mr Garr quietly wed in Washington after a year of courtship. Metill’s father, prominent banker John J. Mell, urged caution, delaying formal announcement while the couple kept their marriage secret at Whislinglan Foundry Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
de Willam B. Garr
Washington
Das
Wwe
Cam
S. Latte
Testing No 141 WM Officials a0 Ut
WM officials a0 ut and engineers test new tram locomotive and cars for high speed service on mountain route. Names of supervisors and crews listed as they prepare to evaluate speed, stopping, starting, and braking with eight linked coaches and steam pumping work underway. Relief association paid $900 in death benefits and $8 in sick benefits in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hughnes
Wien
Smimmer
Tiel
Tyne
C. ¥. Relief Association
Supreme Court ruling on railroad stock ownership impact
The Supreme Court decision explores railroad ownership of stock in subsidiary companies and its effect on transportation law. It discusses implications for reorganizations, holding companies, and the potential delays to coal and railroad operations as owners adjust, with New York financiers analyzed for their influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suweme
Ltr
Holt
Deeishin
Roevlyer
Lie Ins
Uis
Hanthelders
Wadly bin Vt Trish
Minuiyer Hebertson
New
New Superintendent Transfer Sparks Cemetery Move
Me Jom L Cout has been transferred to ATittan National cemetery and expected to assume duties at Sharper maintain today. Chas W Aku, longtime superintendent, is temporarily in charge of the area as Supt Hussell is injured. Roy Widdows, paper imager, fell from a platform and struck the back of his head, receiving a gash requiring stitches. Dr G R Sehester treated the injury. Doh Douglas, a tramp, pleaded guilty to assaulting Miss Blanche Gallagher on Gettysburg Pike and was sentenced to one year in The Kenttens ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jom L. Cout
Tittan National Cemetery
Chas. W. Aku
Anttefan Battlefield
Supt
Hussell
Roy Widdows
Sib
Pr. G. R. Sehester
Doh Douglas
Blanche Gallagher
Gettysbur Pike
Gettysburg
Swope
Hint
Kenttens Ry
McCardell Buys Toton Oat Lot Near Hoffmans
W Earl McCardell of the City Hotel purchased a Toton Oat lot adjacent to Mr. Hoffman's on the east side of the avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Earl McCardell
City Hotel
Mr. Hoffman
Watch found and lane serendipitously discovered
A watch was found on Thamilo Lane and returned to the owner Harry Hid fondt in Illinois. The discovery occurred amid spring-like conditions with boxes on the streets receiving a fresh coat of paint, and the scene reflects a timely, honest moment in local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thamilo Lane
Eal
Harry Hidfondt
Amanda K Fell and Coffman Show Great Speed in Baby Contest
A crowded page lists numerous contestants and addresses as Amanda K Fell of Williamsport leads with sprint speed in The Mai s Great Baby Contest. Other participants include Coffman and Frances, with many names and streets such as Potomac St, Mulberry St, Cannon Ave, and Washington Ave, reflecting a local community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feilies Coffman
Summit
Billy Lefevre
Harry
Envey
Potomac St
Ina. C. Hull
Poundry St
Cora M. Smith
N. Mulberry
Catherine B. ‘Thomas
Cannon Ave
Catherine Moore
High St
Burdetta Haute
W. Antietam St
Kenneth A. B
Helen LB
Kinsley
George Sto
Doh
Alton
Councovleagua Club
Ree Abte Mildred
Shilling
N. Walnut St
Viote
Marie Snook
Winter St
Margaret
Whistman
Washington St
Catherine WM. Levi
N. Foundry St
Kilgie Watnshaw
Baltimore
Leakie Lesroy Lewis
Locust St
Hoover
Pops Ave
Corderman Twins
W. Franklin
Patamite
Merilotta May Naugel
N. Muskerry
Serra Dorothy Ringer
Salem Ave
Mary Ettn Stouffer
W. Battimore St
Vivian Estella Summers
South Mumierry
Uth
Vine St
Thelan Nerr
Mary Merde King
Chestut St Val
Walnut
County contest boosts votes in baby pageant showdown
The Washington county beauty contest draws crowds as contestants jockey for position. Les Bardetin Hunter leaps to 70y place with a 2800 vote gain while Master Joann Ell holds third. Mish Amanda JK Bell nets over 1800 votes in Williamsport and Paul Carminn buys over 100 votes.
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Pont
Les Bardetin Hunter
Sud
Sth
Joann Ell
Thaly
Carthe
Mary
Wayligh
Washington County
Amanda JK. Bell
Williamajet
Stankiee
Paul Carminn
Williamsport
Editor Shafer Weds Miss Nicodems in Quiet Union
Editor and proprietor of the Trunawick Herald, O. Shifter, wed Miss Hoa Nicodems, daughter of T. G. Nicodemus, in Washington with Rev. Mr. McLaughlin officiating. The couple kept the arrangements private. Miss Nicodemus has long worked in the Herald office. They will reside in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is Award O. Shifter
Trunawick Herald
Hoa BE. Nicodems
T. G. Nicodemus
Washington
McLaughlin
Nicodemus
Herald
Brunswick
Endurance car run draws visitors to Hagerstown
Messrs. Harry B. Cugshwa C. C. de hort Franklin J. Treamniel B C Sprinkle and Dr B H L Bonelalver from Martinsburg arrived in Hagerstown yesterday in a car to witness an endurance automobile run from Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Harry 8. Cugshwa
C. C. Debhort
Franklin J. Treamniel
B.C. Sprinkle
BH. L. Bonelalver
Martinaburg
Hagerstown
Will Be There Anthtam Cannell at Starday May 8
Announcement lists Anthtam Cannell No 93 Punks town Jr C UA Bi wall turn out on Starday May 8 with Howie and a road band. Special car leaves Fake town on 9 at 1 10. All members requested to be present. will be the men in JH6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthtam Cannell
Punkstown
Jr C. UA
Wall
Orphava
Howie
Fake Town
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Martinsburg
Jusiles Hartle
Bond
Eagle's
Africa
Helaner
Jonathan Sheets
A& Ti
Saby’s
Amandak, Bell and
Frances Coffman
Paul Curfoinn
Waliamspore
Yeseey
Eres
David M. Gatien
Security
Vseeee Reson
Edward Alan Thompson
Pankstown
Henry Netkirk
Wiliusporte
Joseph Leiter
Willimsport
Virginia Shafer
Gounsterma
Wille Stouffer
Noansbara
Jack Stitley
Foutstown
May
Gloss
Sharysturg
Norman Manzhof
Kors Ellwood
Nade
Koodgeville
Margret Rose Sutth
Williameport
Hobert McClandliss
Tancock
Irvin P. Snyder
Millant Adame
Reonshoro
Amanda K. Fell
Willameport
Shafer Weds
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