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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
6
Fre Daily News notes new passenger and freight rate increases approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. It urges improved railroad service and faster freight delivery, warning travelers to vacation before August 26 when the higher passenger rates take effect. The public will bear the added cost per mile on longer trips.
The piece praises turning Schley Park into a genuine recreation area after years of neglect. It urges city action and modest funding to beautify the park, noting improved views and the eventual placement of the cannon to enhance local appreciation.
Maryland legal experts reject phonograph wills as valid, requiring writing and two witnesses. Judge Harry W Nice of the Baltimore Appeals Tax Court notes no current law uses voice identification to verify a will. State officials concur that a machine-recorded will cannot meet Maryland’s formal requirements, with few past tampering cases cited. Birthday notice closes with a social record for Richard Rowles.
A questionnaire with ten queries prompts Frederick residents to reveal name, nickname, residence duration, past and present hobbies, sport love, career choices, and city needs. Steinhaus and others share insights on local life and ambitions including sun-powered projects and the call for wider streets to Market.
A collection of personal notices lists Mrs Mollie Erdman of Baltimore visiting Mrs C Zacharias on Wage Thirg street and several others visiting relatives in Washington Hagerstown Norfolk Norfolk and Philadelphia areas. Names include Mrs Thomas McDonough Mrs Jennie Gildith Mrs Jennie Garrion and Miss Alice Scott visiting Lawrence Kennedy Mrs Mary Colling Miss Mary Kane and Mrs Francia Kane guests of Chas e Staley and TL Humblebaughs daughter Katherine. Rev Hummelbaugh re-elected camp superintendent reporting a successful season. Rev Paul E Woldcraft and family visiting Frederick. John Moklcraft of East Charel street yesterday set for Cleveland to visit son J Maurice Holdcraft and wife Catherine Culler of Rosemont. Rev and Mrs Charles L Ritter of Mahaney Clio Ohio spent two weeks at Asbury Park. Mr and Mrs ed WwW Suiniel of Wallberssile are guests of Mrs ters parents.
Charles Hiteshew, manager of the yparage comummy, brought a specimen from Indiana during a trip to Wigins. Woods of the Oday viaidty and hag straw discuss the length of local wheat and its display in the Central Garage window.
The notice records the marriage of Charles N. Dakner and Reuland A. Kneffer of Waynesboro Pennsylvania. The ceremony occurred at the parsonage with Rev. Elow officiating. The report includes a stray editorial line mentioning a quote about drowning.
A Summers family reunion near Braddock. Braddock Heights Improvement Company sells land and plans new cottages. City power outage due to engine failure. Judge James Sherry hosted a lawn party. Zazueta leased farms of Boyle, Kiing, and Saylor near Liberty copper mines. Edmons home on South Market hosted a party. Stolen buggy from Carl Leatherman of Thurmont. A Belfry was erected at Hopewell schoolhouse in Clemsonville.
Miss Rebecca M Staley daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B Staley East Second street married Joseph E Elkins of Greensburg Pa son of Mr and Mrs Edward Elkins at St John’s Catholic church. The ceremony was performed by Father Kane with Father Craig and others assisting. Attendants were Miss Cord Staley and Robert M Staley. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The couple, popular with friends, will reside in Greensburg after a wedding trip north.
Washington reports railroad rate hikes authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan lays a 20 percent rise for passenger fares and 81501 in freight charges, with adjustments to Pullman car rates and milk shipments. Officials say the changes may take effect by late August, pending federal approval and carrier schedules.
Buffalo police report that Norman Kellys and Milward Pokgrant, both boys scouts aged about fifteen, confessed to murders at a woodland camp near Buffalo on a recent Sunday. The accused claim a companion rode up and a second shot was fired after the assailant fled.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacher sustained head injuries but recovered from the crash briefing after the alometal airship attempting to take on failed. The craft crashed into an unoccupied house causing the crew to suffer minor injuries while one wing was smashed and the machine caved in. Meanwhile Rear Admiral Gary T Grayson, Wilson's physician, began a scheduled vacation as the president showed continued improvement.
An advertisement claims women endure heavy work and pains through girlhood, wifehood, and motherhood. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made from roots and herbs as a cure for backache nervous symptoms and menstrual discomfort, urging hopeful trial amid hardship.
At a special Board of Aldermen session last night city tax collection figures were presented by City Register John T. White. From September 10, 1919, to June 19, 1920, $72,916.25 was collected with discounts of $1,498.22, totaling $74,414.47. remaining on books were $2,228.56, for a three-item total of $76,643.04. From June 19, 1920, to now, only $171.02 more was collected, leaving $657.54 outstanding. Three items remain on the books, with one expected to be paid today and the other two by week’s end. The board praised White’s record as the first such high collection in office history.
Doctors favor Kollege Tasteless Castor Oil, removing the nauseating taste while keeping strength and purity. Kellogg's process yields a 100% castor oil marketed for children, available in three sizes at druggists.
A group in Dalmore Fredericksburg and Pottsville officers met at the YMCA to interview candidates for secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Four directors conducted talks with three finalists including John Debnam George Myers and Roe. A secretary will be appointed soon to oversee projects and committee work. McCleary denied pardon. Maryland board rejects clemency for Hagerstown man serving murder sentence despite local delegation.
Mrs Reed of Maryland reports dramatic relief from stomach and kidney troubles after using Dreco medicine. She credits the turning point to a few doses, noting improved energy, digestion, and backache relief. Her son Charles also improved, and she endorses the remedy through local drug stores.
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