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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1922
Page
5
The Daily News Frederick Md publishes standard notices and notices of public notices. This archival item outlines the newspaper’s policy on notices and Associated Press use, with postal filing details and submission methods.
A 1922 column urges public health action against house flies in Frederick. It criticizes flies as disease carriers and promotes fly control through screens, trash management, and eliminating breeding sites. Officials urge tightly covered garbage cans and preventing decay to curb the summer fly invasion.
The week of April 24 to 30 is designated Kindness to Animals Week, urging teachers to discuss with children the faithful dogs cats rabbits and other creatures. It notes many children are kind but some adults remain insensitive, suggesting the period as a chance to promote humane treatment and curb cruelty.
The 1st anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant's birth is celebrated. The piece notes Grant's unlikely rise from a modest West Point cadet to a renowned general, illustrating that early failures do not determine final greatness and urging perseverance despite discouragement.
The panelists from Dill Ave to Plast Church St name preferred newspaper parts. Charles W reads fiscal matters, Lewis favors arts and local news, and others cite sections they value such as sports, current news, and ads.
Judge W Graham Johnson withheld verdict after evidence in the reckless driving case of Marion Raeborg near Lewistown. The accident at Ramsburg on March 8 injured Pennsylvanian Railroad watchman Howard Esler, with Eyler knocked down crossing tracks as a northbound vehicle failed to stop for an approaching passenger train. Eyler suffered several broken ribs and bruises. Fryer, Atkinson, and Ruby testified plus Dr G Bruce Crist.
The Church Congress, a voluntary body of Episcopal representatives, meets at the Associate Congregational church in Baltimore four days this week. Sessions begin Tuesday at 5 p m with morning and evening discussions through Saturday on topics from youth morals to the Second Coming of Christ. Notable speakers include Bishop Charles Fiske, Bishop Robert C Jett, Rev Dr Floyd W Tompkins, C Samuel S Morgan, Charles J Slattery, and others.
Local items note a mayoral meeting to review bids for a dynamo and electric parts. A major mountain fire scorched Emmitsburg to Thurmont area six miles, destroying Blue Mountain School and Fishing Creek area buildings. Socials honor residents Cyrus Thomas family and Mrs White. A patient underwent appendicitis surgery. Monumental Savings Bank of Baltimore directors elected include David A. Baker and Dr Charle F. Gondel plus other Frederick County men.
Approximately 1300 was cleared at the Legions Bazaar and about 1500 at the American Legion Home Bazaar in the Armory over four nights. Totals for the week rise to around 2600 with more receipts pending. Funds go toward a permanent Francis Heatt Key Post home, with the bazaar drawing the largest crowd of the week. Post Commander G Hunter Bowere praised Frederick city and county for broad support as workers from many groups aided sales and appeals.
The Men's Bible Class of the United Brethren church will conduct a service at Rocky Springs church next Sunday at 2 pm. The Sunday school choir and church members assist, with Harry M. Free and others directing arrangements. Renee Harp will present a history of Rocky Springs. Rev. Glen will teach the Sunday school lesson. An automobile committee will transport members meeting at West Second Street at 1 30 pm.
Engagement of Miss Frances Carson to John D. Waring announced at a Hood College luncheon. The couple will wed in early summer at Hood College area. Carson, a Hood College graduate, taught in Ponce Porto Rico. doll announcements marked the occasion. Also noted: Miriam Welsh and William Huntsman wed at Mt Zion Reformed church in Spring Grove. Trail Avenue dwelling sale reported as Grayson H. Mercer notes sale of ground to Harriet A Swartz and Margaret M. Dunahee.
Cramer and Stauffer real estate brokers announce the sale of the two story frame dwelling at No 117 North side Hast Sixth street to John FR. Riser for Mr. and Mrs. David F. Marne. The lot is improved with the residence and the transaction involves endowment insurance agents.
An unclear note reports an accident involving Joseph Purse during work with Crescent Electric, mentioning a fall through a floor and injuries. Further details are obscured in the fragment.
An early instructional piece describes playing a wall tennis variant anywhere with a smooth wall a court and a tennis ball. It defines court size lines foul rules point scoring eleven to win and suggests one or four players with a referee option. It also includes a puzzle and a joke about saving postage with parcel post.
Billy Robinson overcomes fear to camp with Scouts by the river after nervousness near dogs and night noises. He protects fellow camper Roger, proving his bravery and self control despite initial terror. The tale centers on a boy gaining confidence through outdoor trial and parental encouragement.
Do You Know remarks on how each House judges qualifications and elections and can appoint officers set rules punish misconduct and expel members with two thirds consent, including expulsion for repeated offenses in November for the same conduct per Maryland Constitution.
The eighth and ninth grade of New Market High School hosted a farewell surprise at Rev and Mrs. Parris’s home for their son Sheridan. Attendees included Rev and Mrs. Parris, L W Deck, Charlotte Faieconer, Carrie Grimes, Catherine A Simpson, Sallie Wiitkine, Viteinta Murdoch, Edna Burall, Catherine Ramsburg, Irene Harper, Cerbert Derr, Alvin Bit Jer, William Zimmerman, and William Ramsburg.
The page reports theatre changes and upcoming features at Empire and City Opera House. Pauline Frederick stars in The Sting of the Lash while The Cup of Life features Madge Bellamy. A two reel Peggy Behave and Snub Pollard comedies accompany screenings, plus Pathe News and other shorts.
Sammy Short emerges as a versatile act in a season circus, ready for any emergency. The piece highlights Short's training, adaptability, and readiness to fill gaps as performances hinge on quick responses and safety measures.
A compact chronology notes April dates tied to American history from colonial charters in 1663 to notable events in 1906. Mentions include Connecticut charter by Charles II, Baptist missions in Germany, a Charleston Democratic Convention split, Lee accepting command in 1861, Edison patent activity, McKinley volunteers in 1898, News Letter in 1704, Boston fire of 1786, Farragut at New Orleans, Grant and Sherman meeting in 1865, and Paul Jones interment. Also includes a local meeting of the American Revolution era group and election of officers. the text contains garbled lines and unclear names from a scanned page.
Named Street Superintendent Co. and Tenney of Clearspring, formerly of Frederick, appointed by the Board of Street Commissioners in session. Salary cut from 2600 to 1000. Tenney succeeds Albert Beyard, who resigned to become county tax collector. Was there a happening of interest in your part of the city yesterday Call The News.
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