Fire Ravages Hancock Masonic Temple and Knitting Mills
A Saturday blaze at Hancock destroyed the Masonic Temple and damaged Blue Ridge Knitting Mills, causing thousands in losses. Firemen fought the flames for three hours. the post office and Glosler Variety Store escaped major damage with records saved. The lodge records were safeguarded though furnishings and uniforms were lost. The building, valued at about $40,000, may have been started by cigarette ash or spontaneous combustion in waste material.
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Masonic Temple
Hancock
Blue Ridge
Hagerstown
Wm. C. Ecton
Post Ofice and Glosler
Postoffice
James W. Bowers Lodge of Masons
Red Men
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows and Patriotic Sons of America
Wingerts
J. 8. Webster
Masonic Lodge
Knights of Idythias
Original Vinol Aids Tired Mothers In Hagerstown
An ad from Hagerstown promotes Original Vinol as a tonic for fatigue in mothers and weak individuals. It claims the formula is on every bottle, guarantees results, and advertises a $1.60 price per bottle sold by a local pharmacist.
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Hh. O. Udy
Hagerstown
Philadelphia Girl Reveals Dual Life of York Bank Man
A Philadelphia girl's confession uncovers Thomas Baird, cashing in as defaulting York City Bank cashier and father of her two year old daughter born in Baltimore. The woman, known as Mrs Thomas Benton in Philadelphia, says Baird led a double life while embezzling about 800000. His assistant William E Bell also confessed to taking around 160000.
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York
Philadelphia
Thomas B. Baird
York City
Baltimore
Thomas Benton
Benton
Baird
York County
William E. Bell
Workman Crushed to Death in Quarry Accident
Dan Ziglemyer, about 21, was killed at the Dig quarry hole in Nerkeley Station, Secur ity Cement and Lime Co. when a quantity of loose rock rolled onto him. An arm was severed and his body crushed as he leaned to pick up rock. Blasting had occurred Friday evening. danger appeared absent.
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Dan Ziglemyer
Nerkeley Station
Security Cement and Lime Company
Fts
Donnelly Accused as Police Find Money in Soap
Enig May 7. The accused insisted he did not steal any money, but police remained doubtful. They visited his home and, as Mrs. Donnelly bathed a child, a con fell to the floor and investigators claim they found the remainder of the money hidden in the soap.
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MONEY
Blackburn
Enig
Donnelly
Fiance Fights Murder Charge On Wedding Day
In Brooklyn a bride Frances Buhl, 18, watches as her fiancé First Sergeant Claude Foster faces murder charges during their wedding day. Foster, attached to Miller Field, is defended by John B. Johnson who argues self defense after Private Martin Miller’s death at the camp.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Frances Buhl
Claude Foster
Miller Field
Staten Island
Miss Buhl
Martin Miller
Foster
John B. Johnson
Start Work Today On New Office Building
Work begins today to convert the former Royal Woolen Mills building at the southeast Public Square into the Washington building with two floors of offices, a new stairway and skylights, ready for occupancy by June 1. Tenants will move from Young-Stickell on site. Talking Machine Shop to occupy the first floor. DANCE PECK MILLS' ORCHESTRA at Willow Grove Park Tuesday night.
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Royal Woolen Mills
Public Square
Washington Building
Eigh Suites
Young-Stickell
Talking Machine Shop
Plant Juice Promises Relief From Ailing Woman
Mrs. Sarah Flickinger of Fort Wayne reports severe stomach disturbance and headaches before using Plant Juice. She claims regular bowels, better appetite, relieved pains, and overall strength after treatment at local drugstores and pharmacies.
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S. A. Flickinger
Suleo
D.C
Washington County Library Calendar For The Week
Calendar lists events at multiple branches from May 7 to May 12. Book wagon visits Miss Chrigsinger and Miss Middiekauff. Woman's Club meetings. Brownsville Branch open with Mrs Backus. Hancock Williamsport Keedysville Smithsburg stations open. Book talks for eighth grade. Day of the Survey school. conferences with teachers led by Miss Barkdoll and others.
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Chrigsinger
Middiekauff
Womaans Club
Barkdoll
Misa Titcomb
Woman's Club
Brownsville
Backus
Hancock Station
Rankin
Williamsport
Middlehaurt
Boonsboro
Adams
Mumma
Keedysville
Grossnickle
Joy Priday
Smithsburg
Daya
Surrey School
Burlbutt
Miss Barkdoll
Downin
Maurer
Oxford Students Form Problem Club to Study Life
Oxford University students will practice all forms of life. The new Problem Club will study the life of the tramp, exploring railroads box cars and police stations to gain insight into how society handles vagrancy.
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Oxford Hay
Oxford University
Thieves loot Campbell home in Sunday night break in
Thieves broke into C. M. Campbell's residence at 905 Forrest Drive while family attended church. They unlocked a rear window, ransacked rooms, taking jewelry and cash valued at hundreds, including a brooch, freshwater pearls, and imitation pearls, leaving silverware wrapped in cloth on the floor. Police suspect repeat offenders active on Sunday nights.
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C. M. Campbell
Forrest Drive
Hospital Report for April Filed
Washington County Hospital admitted 164 patients in April under superintendent Miss Emma M. Glover. At midnight March 13 the hospital held 64, 2108 days care recorded with a daily average over 70. Eight deaths occurred, 13 births, 98 operations, 86 X rays, 657 lab exams, and 29 accidents were treated.
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Washington County Hospital
Emma M. Glover
Two Injured As Machines Crash Near Hagerstown
Two unidentified men were seriously injured late last night when a motorcycle riding toward Hagerstown was struck from behind by an automobile on Cearfoss pike about three miles from the city. The motorcycle, bearing West Virginia license tags, was found badly damaged near the scene. Also noted is a scheduled American Legion meeting at the Colonial Theatre building tonight with discussion on a proposed new...
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Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown
West Virginia
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Baves
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Minera
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Willow Grove Park
Sarah A. Fuckinger
Redcliff Drive
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Washington County Library
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Greenwalt Electric Supply CO
Harry E. Brining Jeweler Cor
Washington and Locust Sta
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Potomac
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W .A. Hopkins Colonial Theatre Blog
House For the Legion
Dasmemo Artve
Memorial Degenerst
Miller’s' “Store
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Balto
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West Lee Street
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United States
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