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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
5
Public notice column reads Box 1308 and city newspaper contact for advertisements. Mentions Dillard and Atty Ofdaleer in shortened form, indicating legal or advertising instruction. No clear event, date, or complete names beyond ad shorthand.
Mrs Minerva Elizabeth Clingan widow of Louis S. Clingan died at 7 AM at her East Patrick Street home after four years as a shut in following a hip fracture. She was nearly 81, survived by four children Frank G Clingan Margaret C Peck Marie L Clingan and C E Moberly Jr. Funeral Monday at 4 PM with Mt Oliver cemetery burial. C C Carty funeral director. Miss Bessie C Gilbert daughter of Oliver and Mrs Gilbert died early today after long illness at Lewistown formerly lived here and worked for Mc Cardell Co. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM with Mt Olivet cemetery burial. Thomas P Rice funeral director.
Five residents answer questions on state plans to relocate the hatchery from Frederick County. Alderman Gregg says keep it where water is best. Canter Sta ey warns of loss. Rowe notes high move costs. Melville Doll urges keeping hatchery in county. officials in Washington and state fish culture deem Frederick water superior for propagation.
In Frederick County Circuit Court, a decision favors the plaintiff heirs of Mrs. America E. B. Nicodemus, ruling her 1919 deed to Harmon Nicodemus invalid. The estate, valued about $10,000 to $12,000, includes city real estate, bonds, savings deposits, and cash. The court voids transfer, directs accounting, and restrains further disposition of property. The ruling notes Mrs. Nicodemus was not of sound mind when she deeded to her grandson, who was a minor, leading to the property being restored to the estate for proper division.
An official Frederick letter dated August 14, 1920 compliments John T. White, City Register and Tax Collector, on collecting all 1919 corporate taxes except a few erroneous and noncollectible bills. The Board of Aldermen approved public acknowledgment for his faithful service, calling it a rare achievement in the city's history.
Mrs Elmer Hildebrand narrowly escaped injury when a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train traveling in reverse struck her car near Ramshore's fertilizer factory outside Frederick. Hildebrand leaped free as the auto was damaged, the crash trapping the vehicle and prompting tow to Davis Overland garage.
Local notices advertise a public sale of an 88 acre Frederic county farm near Thurmont on August 27 1920 at 1 30 pm followed by sale of Cassandra M Bollers household items. Also features Chautauqua guarantor meeting Y M C A Woodsboro picnic with Woodsboro band and speakers and a Baltimore Sunday excursion via Western Maryland Railway. Various local ads for records billiards pool equipment pool hall Elks Club property cleaning and farms with auctions and vendors in Frederick Maryland area.
Insurance agent Eugene H. Albaugh advertises in Market 87 offering services. contact phone listed as 745.
A dense real estate notice lists dozens of farms and lands for sale or bargain across Frederick, Montgomery, and surrounding counties. Properties range from 14 to 816 acres, many with large houses, barns, and outbuildings, located near Urbana, Utica, Woodsboro, Liberty, and other towns, with cultivation and improved infrastructure noted.
Real estate mortgage and lien company filing excerpt lists names Mark Kell, H Nelson, M. Rea and addresses including Patrice Street Frederick. Department and address lines appear, indicating a formal filing or notice related to real estate financing or mortgage matter.
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