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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1925
Page
1
May 16 summons issued for 100 veniremen to try William D Shepherd for the murder at William Nelson Mc Clintock’s mill, opening Monday. Conflicting estimates on trial length, defense arguing three to four weeks, court noting more than a month to select a jury amid last minute preparations.
The report notes attempts to undermine the late witnesses and highlights the judge quickly voting a no bill in the case of Mrs. Shepherd, whom the coroner jury labeled as an accessory to the alleged crime.
The Principal and teachers of Williamsport Elementary and High School express sincere thanks to Mr A H Gonnell premier of The Hamilton Hotel for a wonderful cake given last Friday. The cake is large in size and magnificent in appearance and flavor. It is on display in Kaplan's store window and will be auctioned today to raise funds for a mimeograph for the Williamsport school.
Northern Ontario faces four front wildfires with drought parching the land. An elderly farmer perished trapped by the blaze as scores flee their homes. Settlers in the path face widespread danger while the fires advance, threatening communities in the Thunder Bay district. Separately, Dr. Sherwood Eddy will speak at St. Pauls Church in Hagerstown during the YMAs interstate convention, May 16 to 17, drawing locals to hear the notable American author. Zona Miller Hall of Pittsburgh will sing Repent Yo by John Trindle Scott.
Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce discusses steps to protect local property owners and firms from potential value slump if Western Maryland and B&O Railroads merge. Samuel W. Sowers warns of real estate drops, citing 10 090 people affected by the merger. Committees will study actions, with cooperation on events like the Maccabe Caravan July 19. Protests against freight rates on apples, wheat, and flour are urged, echoing a Chicago Association resolution.
The new colored school was opened yesterday with all day exercises and addresses by Ryton J. Grimes, superintendent of schools of Washington. The event marked a milestone in local education as the community gathered to celebrate the expansion of educational facilities for colored students.
In a session led by Rev. A. D. Williams and Rev. Mr. Witton, church and school officials urged cooperation toward a common goal and advocated keeping Bible readings in Maryland schools. An exhibit showcased the papers’ work and visitors toured the new building.
At Old Line Academy Big Pool contest a umbrella from Laskys' Higerstone was won by Miss Ruby Funkhouser. A spelling bee crowned heat speller J Albert Funkhouser who donated the prize to Mrs Natalie Kaylor. Rodger Tedrick won a $2.60 prize for best recent composition by GO L A students. Mildred Harris received honorable mention.
An Austrian surgeon Dr Lorenz touts a new glandular treatment called Glando Ken or Glendogen. The claim states it restores health and vigor, with thousands using the product from healthy animal glands. Wareham's City Pharmacy advertises the remedy and urges readers to obtain it.
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