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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
4
Subscriptions to the $150,000 YMCA completion fund rose to $26,339.26, with yesterday adding $6,564.50 as rival teams push supporters to donate more. Mrs. Campbell's team gave $16 25 yesterday while many new subscribers join daily. about half the quota remains.
Beginning June 1 stores in this city will close at 6 o clock during June July and August. The Retailers Bureau announced the plan after a stormy session. Sixty five merchants approved the plan while 25 others not approached signified willingness to close.
Former State Senator James J. Archer is found dead at his Shamrock residence in Belair. Death attributed to neuralgia of the heart, with a two year history of heart ailment. Brother Dr. William S. Archer notes the sudden collapse occurred about 8 o clock as a servant entered for breakfast.
Obituaries report Mrs. Martha Eckis 77 of Williamsport passing after illness with 88 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral at U B Church Williamsport with Rev J Charles Gardner, interment River View Cemetery. Also noted are deaths of Mrs. Mary Cath Hoefflich 77 in Waynesboro from burns, Mrs. Flora E. Brooks 29 in Baltimore area, Sgt Frank Garrish WWI funeral in Williamsport with American Legion honors, and Captain Joshua Rohrer Keedysville funeral at his home with service by Rev B R Carnahan. Interments at River View and Fairview Cemeteries.
Six room furnished apartment in Maryland Apartment Flouse available to a desirable party from June 18 to October 18, 1821. Address B Taf Natl.
Reports from Keedysville to Sharpsburg and south of Breathed’s outline extensive damage from a Monday wind and hail storm. Hail damaged homes and outbuildings, killed livestock, and ruined wheatfields. notable losses include the Dunkard Church on Antietam Battlefield and trees blown from farms near Antietam Furnace and Fairview.
Stuart Oliver resigns as chairman of the State Racing Commission and includes his salary checks from tenure. He proposes donating proceeds exceeding 8000 dollars back to the State treasury or to a worthy charity. A dance at Indian Springs hotel is announced for Friday night, June 27, inviting all quiet dancers.
Friday night May 7 1921 Carl Fullers ten piece Orchestra of New York City plays from 8 to 12 Dancing master W W Diffenderfor Chambersburg Pa announces event date and location for weekly dance night
The Lyric Club directed by C. H. Rhoderick offered a varied private concert last night at Trinity Auditorium. Miss Kathleen Rinehart and Roy A. McMichael provided accompaniment as a packed audience heard Italian and Yiddish songs, with multiple soloists and a violinist among the performers.
Prices for May 25 1921 show wheat at 1 50 per bushel flour 8 to 11 75 bran 1 90 middlings 2 00 shelled corn 90 cracked corn 90c oats 66c corn chop 1 90 screenings 1 10 yellow meal 2 50 white meal 2 50 scratch feed 2 50 timothy hay 1 20 mixed hay 1 10 potatoes 75c per bushel butter 25c creamery 40c country bacon 20c shoulders 25c ham 30c chickens 30c country lard 16c eggs 2 50 onions 1 50 dried corn 2 20 dried white beans 15c dried colored beans 20c
Community square dance event at Red Men's Hall Williamsport Maryland on May 27 1921 invites all residents and visitors to attend. Organizers note doors open in the evening with welcoming atmosphere and lively music. Event date listed as 5 24 21. Records indicate a local social gathering for townspeople.
Photo studio advertisement offering birthday year portraits by appointment. Modern Photography at 19 W Wash, phone. Caption notes studio location and contact for bookings.
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