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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
6
A 1920 reflection contrasts a vanished ideal of women with modern roles. The Lady's Album illustrated lavish life and leisure, while today women balance work and culture, moving from idle to industrious, public spirited lives.
A reader from Ramsburg argues dogs are only affected by heat like humans and describes a home remedy to prevent suffering. She urges quiet cooling and cold-water application, claiming to have saved many dogs and neighbors' pets, and asks the paper to publish the notice.
Delay in pipe delivery holds up East Patrick street work directed by the State Roads Commission. M J Grove Lime Company, the contractor, has been ready to start but awaits pipe arrival. William J Grove says a small force will begin Monday on a 1000 foot section near Licksville, linking to county road improvements to create a continuous concrete highway from the city to Point Acke via Licksville and Eyestown. Bay War Savings Stamps.
A quiet noon ceremony on the Kemp home porch at Clifton united Martha Kemp and William Raimond Slemmer of Emmitsburg in a white satin gown with chantilly lace and a veil. Rev. U S C Runp and Rev. Henri L G Kieffoy officiated, with Harold A Kemp as best man and Mrs. Walter Garker present as matron of honor. After a lawn breakfast, the couple plans residence in Emmitsburg, where Slemmer runs a drugstore. both are prominent socially and well regarded in Frederick and Hood College alumna Martha is a Hood College graduate and musician.
Weekly column notes missing exact latitude of Schley Park near the Gatewater area and the waterless fountain. Mentions humid heat, midsummer meteors, upcoming Chautauqua, and local scenes from Patrick Street to Braddock picnic. Describes summer town life, shopping crowds, fires, picnics, and reflections on the hospital, churches, fairs, and the city spring. Mary Janr signs off.
Multiple marriage notices from Oakland New Jersey and Middletown reflect weddings and engagements. Geraldine Virginia Witter to Will’s Witter on August 2 in Oak Sand California with home in Roselle Park New York. a quiet Middletown wedding of Netlyn Barnard and Leonard Ambrose. Ray Klein Mary Elizabeth Klein marriage in Middletown. Marriages include Etchison Griffith engagement. Bowman Riddleberger wedding in Bridgewater Virginia. Also union meeting at Myersville and real estate transfers Potts Griffin. Ruth Shepley to lead in Wild Cherry. film project The Highest Bidder announced.
Mrs King daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph D Baker entertained a large number of friends at the country home of her brother Holmes Wher near the city yesterday afternoon. The gathering provided a delightful social occasion with generous hospitality and cheerful conversation.
Rev J Addison Ingle, missionary to China, arrived in Frederick to visit his father Rev Osborne Ingle. Booster figures Motter, Winebrewer and Franklin Smith moved to secure rights for a Washington and Gettysburg Electric Railway. A lightning strike damaged Edgar Gaver’s home with little damage. Franklin Smith suffered heat exhaustion on a bicycle ride. A buggy collision on South Market Street damaged a runabout and William Dellway’s wagon axle. Esther Connard of Knoxville was saved from drowning in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal by Harald Willard.
Real estate of the late John G. Cronise of Harmony Grove sold at the courthouse door from 10 30 to 12 30. Six tracts brought about $61 352 with bids ranging from 26 796 to 210. The first 32 acre Harmony Grove farm drew 12 630. Second tract seven eighths acre went to Guy Ramsburg for 96 e. Third tract 204 acre Linganore McKinstry s Mill sold for 19 340 to N Jolliffe. Fourth tract 222 1 2 acres near McKinstry s Mill sold to Aaron R. Anders for 4410. Sixth tract 30 acre wood lot near Lewistown brought 210. Auctions by William Daimer and John La Butian.
A court granted an injunction restraining John Studebaker Celia Studebaker Daniel T Lee and Magele Lee from selling or disposing of hay corn crops and assets tied to a bill of sale from the Studebakers to the Lees The plaintiff Fred A Ordeman alleges a note at Adamsstown Bank due August 26 was promised to be secured by a bill of sale but was instead given to the Lees He also claims the Studebakers are moving farm items violating the lease and that failure to pay would defraud him Judge Glen H Worthington ordered the Studebakers to honor the agreement and issue a bill of sale to Manual collateral security unless they show cause by August 20 An additional note covers a Unionville Tramaville baseball game ending in a 4 4 tie after ten innings with players Dudderer Molesworth Derver Beachley Wolfe and Russell contributing defensive plays and a sensational catch by Van Fessen The text also briefly describes a streetcar rail design with notches for paving blocks and notes Romania’s natural springs in Ramnicu Valcea famed for medicinal waters
PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. William Line return to Philadelphia after visiting Mr. John H. Albaugh and family in West Church Street. Numerous locals including Miss Ella Smith, Miss Anna Graham and Mr. G. Roy Martin, among others, are reported visiting relatives, attending recitals, weddings, funerals, and spending time with friends across Thurmont, Brunswick, Frederick, and nearby towns.
County commissioners received a State Tax Commission request for a real estate revaluation, aiming at a county wide assessment update. The commission may shift the taxable base from about 40 million to roughly 60.9 million, with six assessors or district assessors considered, though officials favor a return to the prior method and question new price based reassessment due to wartime overvaluations.
Business in the Courts lists marriage licenses for Francis E Thomas and Florence Hall. Trovillo T Frave and Mildred L Royer. W asloyd Thomas Line and Mary Susan Keeny. Charles R Drown and Mary K Riddlemoser. Property deeds show Charles E Miller to Edna B Miller et al for 10500, Osko Shipley et al as admins to Jesse C Lowman for 2600, Old Dutch Market Inc to Old Dutch Realty Development Company, and John M Powell to Harry W Fraley and wife for 5.
Arthur CG calls manager. Phone 1090 at 331 N Market St. Haines Touring seven passenger in final shape. Two Studebakers with new paint and tops, will sell under guarantees. Ford roadster with new Kelly tires, two bodies. Right Prederson City Garage Co.
Public Service Commission allows steam railroads to implement intra state passenger and freight rates at five days notice aligned with interstate rates, waiving 30 days. This does not confirm approval for intra state traffic. objections can prompt hearings. Also mentions a garden tractor design pushing three lawn mowers.
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