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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1923

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Street Conference Set To Review Forest Fire Closures

A Monday morning conference will include John XX. Mackail of the State Roads Commission the Mayor and Aldermen Potomac Public Service Company officials and the Chamber of Commerce. City street water and gas mains conditions and proposed costs will be studied with a decision expected at the meeting. Market Street widening and repaving as part of the state road system are on the agenda following petitions from property owners and earlier board actions. Committees have been investigating conditions for a week and will submit findings at the Monday session.

John XX. Mackail State Roads Commission Potomac Public Service Company Chamber of Commerce Emory C. Crum R. Paul Smith W. F. Childs Frederick H. Noel Haller Market street Mackall sas

New Undertaking Firm Established in Jefferson

M. R. Etchison and Son of Jefferson purchase the Schroeder Property on North Market Street from Casper E. Cline. Plans call for a modern storeroom on the north side and a dual funeral establishment on the south side with chapel morgue and sample room. A three story main building will house offices and apartments with extensive improvements to the rear for hearses and motor equipment.

M. R. Etchison and Son Jefferson Casper E. Cline Schroeder North Market street Cline first Moor Market street Frederick Schroeder Edward Albert Schroeder Etchison Funeral Company Riley Etchison A. Hart Etchison M. Riley Etchison Henry X. Exchisor EL Cline Mr. Etchison United States W. H B. Etchison Al. EL. Etchison M. R. Etchison Temedel- Gescendant H. NX Bameé of Etchison Etchison Frederick Lions Club poower iares new funeral company

Odd Fellows mark 104th anniversary with ceremonies

Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 51 observed the 104th anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows with speeches by F W Royal and H Dorsey Etchison. Mrs. McFie Warrington presided as the program featured ornaments, solos, readings, and an open social hour with refreshments. committee members included Charles D. Ogle and W. Leslie Burger. A separate item notes a divorce suit where a wife accuses her dentist husband of forcing sleep in a coal bin, described as likely soft coal.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Samaritan Rebekah Lodge F Ww. C. Royal H. Dorsey Etchison Royal arthearers Etchison vasthesiz organization bke nobie grand McFie Warrington praser Rorai

Fire extinguished on the city’s watershed

Fifteen men under George Bur, superintendent of the city water works, went Thursday to combat a forest fire near Fishing Creek watershed. They returned Friday reporting the fire out and no danger to the water supply, though some timber within the watershed was burned. The blaze started northward toward Catoctin and reached the reservoir site before being checked.

George Bur Tate Reservoir Catoctin

Daylight Saving Starts Sunday in Eastern States

Daylight saving begins Sunday in many eastern states with 2 A M as the switch hour. New York and New Jersey lead the observance, while Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island discuss or enact local or statewide changes. Debates include penalties for public clocks, and voices from rural areas oppose or support the shift.

Acquittals in Scenic Auto Accident Investigation

A car involved in a March 24 accident north of Buckeystown was later used by investigators to view the scene. The trip ended with both Wilbur Hale and Burgee acquitted after officers and witnesses described a cold, stalled ride that required pushing and a stop at a filling station before reaching Justice Johnson’s office.

Wilbur Hale Burzee Buckeystown Hale Burgee DY Hale Barigis and Smith Alban Mr. Wood EF. Austin James Hais D. C. Winebrenner ard Frank Urner Urner J. Grahame Johnson Hale, Burgee James Mr. Urner wat Burgee Lewis Olivet cemetery James, Hale and Buorgee Justice Johnson

Series of arrests follow local robberies in city roundup

In a roundup conducted last week by Deputy Runkles 23 alleged robbers were detained and 28 suspects connected to recent store robberies were taken into custody. Banks denied charges but later confessed to theft. Arrests included Camp­bell and Haines linked to stolen goods from Bim's and Silas Shewbridge stores.

Decat nerii Morgan erand ino Campbell U k Runkles Silas Shewbridge Henry Haines Bim Wain

Raymond E Long dies after eight week illness at CiHospital

Raymond Edward Long a long time county resident died at 8 59 am in Ci Hospital after an eight week illness. He was 64 years 4 months 1 day old and had lived on the Rocky Ridge home farm. He operated a farm implement business at New Midway for 26 years and later ran a city automobile business. He belonged to Grace Reformed church and several lodge and encampment groups. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth Slagic and one son Roland F E Long, plus brothers and a sister.

Raymond Edward Long cty Mr. Long Rocky Ridge New Midway Grace Reformed church Bulfiders Roland FE. Long Potomac Public Service Company Charles E. Longarmont John H. Long York Vianna Thomas Baltimore

Alleged Carnival Paraphernalia Theft In Am Brock Garage

A man implicated in the robbery of Walter G. Ambrose's garage is alleged to have taken carnival paraphernalia stored there. He was held on 204 dollars bail for the grand jury action.

Walter G. Ambrose Haines

County forest fires now under control in Frederick county

State forest warden and deputies battled fires across Frederick county amid suspicions of incendiarism. A special investigator will visit Monday to trace origin while reductions in fire activity give hope for no recurrence. Rain and patrols reduce danger as South Mountain blaze ends. fires in Washington county appear contained.

Frederick county GC. Gyril Klein South Mountain C. Cyril Klein State Forester Middletown South Mountan Catectin Hagerstown Washington county Geplead

Maryland State School to Hold June Commencement

Commencement exercises at the Maryland State School for the Deaf are set for the first week of June under Principal Ignatius Biorlee. Eight graduates span college preparatory, high school, eighth grade and trades departments. Notable graduates include Lilian Bainder, Margaret Roberts, Louis Drinks, Bennie Rosenberg, Vincent Serio, Bil McCanless, Lester Miner, and Boniface Oviniski.

Maryland Frederickton Gallaudet Abe Stern Rozelle McCall Maryland State School Harry Baynes Helen Mose

Detour notices funeral service at home and Mt Oliver

Thomas P. Rice tuners director notes a funeral service for a deceased local resident to be held Monday at two o'clock from the late home at 802 North Market Street. Services proceed at the house and interment follows in Mt. Oliver cemetery. Say You Saw It In The News.

Sarah Wachter North Market Street Mt. Oliver cemetery Thomas P. Rice

Great Chief of Records thanks in local council note

Ma the Great Chief of Records of the Great Council of Maryland extends sincere thanks for kindness and recognition shown during the April 25 and 26 session in your city. He notes the haste of closing and offers appreciation from eleven thousand members of the Red Men order.

Great Council of Maryland improt Great Council Sion

Epworth League Elects Officers Amid Optimistic Hopes

The Epworth League chapter held its monthly meeting Friday night electing officers for the coming year. G Milburn Free presided as reports from retiring officers were read. Nominees named by Mrs Elinor C Webb included Earl Soli as president and several vice presidents with varied duties.

Epworth League G. Milburn Free G. Elis Williams Methodist Escopal church Elinor C. Webb Earl Soli G. Milbury Free Edwin Freed Katherine Ritenour Ruth Zimmerman E Cline

Michael-Rhoads wedding at St Letke’s Church in Baltimore

Mrs C Haller Rhoads and Martel Michael Michael, both from prominent families, were wed this morning at St Letke’s Reformed church Baltimore. Rev Attie Connor conducted the ceremony witnessed by close family and intimate friends. After a wedding trip to New York Albany and Philadelphia the couple will reside at 200 East Capitol Street Washington D C after May 15.

C. Haller Rhoads Clayton W. Zimmerman Walkersville Martel Michael Wiliam Washington, D. C St. Letke’s Reformed church Baltimore Attie Connor New York Albany Philadelphis Mrs Michael East Caritol street Washinon, D. C

Betrayed Credulous Young Girls In Colony Declared

Grand Rapids April 2. Leaders of the House of David Colony Benjamin and Mary Purnell were labeled Trauds in Judge John E Later's decision. He awarded compensation to John and Margaret Hansel for their services while members. The judge said Benjamin Purnell taught a religious creed used to coerce trustful women. He stated a low moral tone existed and unrest and deception of officials followed attempts to stifle investigations. Purnell has been missing since Christmas, with rumors of hiding in Canada or Australia and even death.

Associated Press Grand Rapids Mich House of David Benjamin Mary Purnell John E Sater John Margaret Hansel Benjamin Purnell Purnell hidinz i Canada Australia

Stock Prices Hold Course In Quiet New York Session

New York April 28 stock prices kept a reactionary trend in a brief quiet session. Oil shares faced renewed speculative uncertainty and indications of a pause in business activity weighed on commodity prices. Short selling was encouraged as the market closed heavy with about 60 shares traded.

Associated Press New York siso

Fair Weather Forecast for Atlantic States Week

Weather outlook for the Atlantic States through early week shows generally fair conditions with unsettled showers late in the period. Temperatures are expected to be normal for the season as Washington reports continued mild spell.

The Associated Press Washington Atlantic State

Sugar futures dip as buyers hesitate on price rise

Sugar futures fall from 26 to 27 points amid weak demand and a buyers strike rumor fueled by possible government action against the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange. General Reckord and Mrs. Reckord were guests at the Francis Scott Key Hotel during a Friday evening event. brides ponder supper options at Reading News-Times.

New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange Reckord Hees Adjt Milton Atchison Reckord Mrs. Reckord Baltimore Francis Scotc Key Hotel hotel

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