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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
5
Hendredts and Southy trielt fleard attend WM Norment's first of four sermons on "The Youth" at the First Christian Church. Hundreds expected for the second sermon in this city as youths study the responsibilities of youth. The Sunday night service is set for 8 oclock with additional observations planned for the ensuing weeks.
A county judge and two officials faced formal penalties after a jury convicted the judge of perjury and related charges. Prosecution highlighted false testimony by witnesses tied to a railway project, while motions for a verdict were denied.
AP notes quirky items from Chicago and Elizabeth New Jersey and a Washington claim. A 72 year old St Paul farmer studies art to sketch on a honeymoon trip by motor. An 87 year old man applies for naturalization after 57 years. A bootleg king vows to wipe out a million in six months if coast guard succeeds.
Benet of Cathele Daughters of Americat announce a Tuesday event on September 20 at 8 oclock with prizes and refreshments. Admission details not specified.
In memory of Edward Mor Pino who died September 26. He gave no farewell. We recall his kindly manner as days of sadness pass. His memory keeps his loved ones near. (Note: obituary fragment with misspellings and garbled text)
Washington County Castle Amer ican Wrights of Nem-Der held a ceremonial night in the wigwam of Conacauheague Tribe of Red Men at Williamsport observing a nine candidate class. A Frederick Castle delegation attended and invited Washington County to visit Frederick on October 6 to confer degrees. Luncheon followed. Washington County Castle, banished last December with 2b members, now has 72. Next ceremonial set for Sharpsburg on Friday October 23.
A testimonial dinner at the Francis Seoul Key Hotel in Frederick honored a group returning last week from a three month European tour. Governor Rit chie, Jodies Worthington Urner, Congressman Zihl Num and Secretary E Brooke Lee attended among others, with remarks by state and local officials and friends of the guests.
New York reports railroad earnings for August show broad strength. Net operating income for the Pennsylvania Railroad rose to 11,431,980 from 5,? million. Reading Company earned 2,569,455 versus 1,596,111 a year earlier, suggesting a more prosperous period for major lines.
Edward Case faced a hearing before U S Commissioner A J Haguer this morning on illegal liquor possession allegations. He was held on a 500 dollar bond for the federal grand jury. The case had been postponed several days earlier.
Public sale advertised for the contents of an attic and related personal property. Items listed include various household goods, tools, and belongings attributed to specific individuals. The sale is scheduled under an official notice with details referencing property and parties involved.
Maryland and West Virginia move toward condemnation of the Harpers Ferry and Potomac Bridge Company’s structure over the Potomac River. A tentative agreement calls for attorneys general to decide federal or state court route, with a second offer to the owners and immediate condemnation if refused. The owners value the bridge at 60 thousand dollars, plus demand 100 thousand for franchise and tolls. A new toll free bridge could cost about 180 thousand dollars if acquisition fails.
Samuel Shockey farmer and long time Democrat dies at his Waynesboro home after his sixth stroke at about age unknown. He is survived by Ida K Shockey and brother Abraham H Shockey. Funeral Tuesday at St Andrews Church Waynesboro. Howard Leroy Kershner, 3, dies near Williamsport from complications. Parents, brother John and sisters mourn. Funeral Monday 2 PM at home with Rev Howard F. Bink. interment at St Pauls Cemetery.
Rescue fleets from Newport and New London converge twenty miles east of Black Island after the Ocean Steamship Company steamer City of Rome rammed Submarine 431. Three survivors were found. 34 crewmen remain missing or presumed drowned. Salvage ships, mine sweepers, and four airplanes join search while buoy signals prompt cautious optimism.
A radio dispatch from Captain Diehl of the S. S. City of Rome reports the three men saved from the submarine S-1 disaster are doing well. Passengers and crew aboard City of Rome are reported OK. ship nearing Boston, with further details to follow. Air and sea search efforts continue for the sunken vessel.
Fragmentary notes from Hagerstown dated Sept 25 include brief quotations and terse figures. Readable items mention times and amounts with unclear names and events. The fragment hints at local readings or listings without full context or clear outcomes.
The MacMillan Arctic ship Bowdoin reached Jack Lane Bay north of Hopedale Labrador after a brutal voyage from Greenland, enduring storms every mile. A National Geographic Society display showed the gale’s ferocity, with expedition correspondent Maynard Owen Williams reporting from the scene.
The Potomac Edison Company sold the oldbower plant property on Hamilton Avenue in Waynesboro to the Waynesboro Kniting Company. The sale includes the abandoned plant and about 58 perches of land. Officials have not decided future use. Elmer G Brandenburg seeks a building permit for a garage 18x? (address 946 North Mulberry Avenue).
The Rev Dr J Edward Harms rector of St John’s Lutheran Church will fill the pulpit tomorrow morning after summer vacation. The church pulpit had been filled by Rev Carl R Simon during Harms absence. An advertisement notes Kathleen Norris work The Girl Who Cannot Go to College Like Others in Sunday Baltimore American.
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