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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR item mentions TOM Moore and Markey, a love cheat theme, and Sanitary Lightning Raider as odd collocations. Details unclear but indicates a gossip style note or theatrical nickname usage in a 19th or early 20th century local page.
Obituary notes death of Rev George W Kiracofe at Keller Virginia age seventy two after long ministry across several churches and locations. He and his family transferred from United Brethren to Baptist. survived by wife two sons and two daughters plus many brothers in law. Burial planned for Onancock Virginia amid family movements from Raleigh North Carolina.
John H. Witter of Walkersville dies at 3 45 am aged 84 years 6 months 12 days. Survived by three children Harry Witter county commissioner Mrs Armatron McKinney and Robert G Witter ten grandchildren one great grandchild and several siblings. Funeral Friday at 1 30 pm with services at the house and Mt Olivet cemetery.
The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company began laying a large gas main from South Street to Clarke Place via Carroll Street to relieve low pressure caused by increased consumers. About 1,500 now use gas, up from 700 to 800 years ago, prompting the new line to feed in without tearing up paved streets. Contractor John T Best leads the project, expected to finish in ten days barring bad weather.
Louis Mattern of Washington received a $1 fine for reckless driving after a morning collision that killed a cow owned by a local man named Main. The case ended with a damages settlement over the cow's death. Mattern is a Washington chemistry instructor. A second item notes hog cholera found at Jesse Smith's premises in this city by the U S Bureau of Animal Industry.
Mrs J A Ditzler wife of Rev John A Ditzler Grace Reformed Church pastor died yesterday afternoon at 2 30 after brief illness age 82 She was active in Grace Reformed Church and had three children Anne Mary Edward Daniel and John William Funeral in Grace Reformed Church Hanover Pa burial at Mt Olivet Hanover Pa Body to be viewed Thursday 6 to 8 pm overland motor trip to Hanover Friday morning C I Gline is
Postmaster J Alldrid Williamson reports the third day of the army canned food sale as the strongest yet with rising orders and many veterans visiting to confirm quality. He warns the sale won’t last long and urges prompt ordering while inspections ensure cans meet standards. Blankets and shoes may be offered through the Post Office if the program proves successful.
Vincent Yingling fell about 20 stairs in his West Second street home around 1 30 this morning suffering painful injuries. He was unconscious at the bottom, revived partially, and appeared resting comfortably today. The incident prompted urgent medical attention and concern from family. Letters of Sympathy Discussed by City Ministerial Association.
Weather outlook predicts fair skies with a slight warm up despite cool nights. Observers cite a 62 degree minimum and yesterday's 87 peak. rain aided vegetation. Edward Austin Jenkins dies at 78 in Hunting Ridge Baltimore. funeral to be attended by Cardinal Gibbons. Lawn fete near Tamaville raises funds for Grace Trinity church with 200 attendees.
Arthur Herbert through attorney D P Buckey files for absolute divorce on grounds of abandonment. Married at Braddock Springs November 28 1907 by Rev Trancia Thomas. Plaintiff resides in Frederick County. defendant in Washington DC. No children.
Dr Philip Appleman sold to Ritchie D Zimmerman his tract on Trail avenue Frederick improved by a two story frame house. The deal involves Bale of Real Estate Noah E Cramer and Son loan and insurance agents. An old fault finder ad warns about indigestion and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and bowel regularity.
A historical note lists Vic President Johns, Ramsburg, Dantel Baker, and others including C. H. Conley M. D. C. M. Thomas and P. L. Hargett among appointed or noted leaders. The fragment mentions EB Kefauver John 8 Newman and J. H. Gambrill Jr, Thos. H. Haller.
A noisy mix of notices and small advertisements from Frederick Maryland items include a special meeting on Thursday August 21 at 8 p.m. at E of C Hall and various local ads for carriage and wagon repair shoeing by Alan Horne, a Big Loop railway outing, mourning hats and veils, poultry and eggs wanted, and political withdrawal notes for a Republican House of Delegates candidate. The page also lists a farm for sale in Johnsville District with stone house and spring water and references Gittinger’s Grocery.
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