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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
5
Fragmented OCR shows items like Braddock Bot 13 Bag sold by Kolb Bros and Jacob Rosenstock for sale. Harner's Soda Fountain for sale. Mentions J G Snook Cara Thanks Warrier and MacCain's Peaches Gittinger 3 Grocery.
Three of the alleged Sandy Springs bank bandits and murderers of Francia M Hallowell were arraigned in the Montgomery County circuit court at Rockville this morning. Dispatch to The News says the prisoners asked for a change of venue and the cases were moved to the Frederick County Court for trial. They may come up in September.
Mrs Martin Wachter of Charleaville died at home this morning after a long cancer illness at age 48 years. Survived by husband Martin Wachter and three sons and three daughters. Funeral Thursday at 10 from Zion. interment in the adjacent cemetery with L Creager and Son Thurmont as funeral directors. Sister Veronica Mahoney aged 82 died yesterday at 5 30 am at the convent thrombosis. funeral this morning at nine with services in the Convent chapel conducted by Rev Fr W J Kane and Rev Fr McKew. pallbearers listed. interment in the Convent cemetery. F Schroeder funeral director.
Sunday August 4 gatherings feature Misses Annabell and Ada Crum with Miss Mary Hammond and several Wisners visiting Baltimore. Local residents Miss Julia Neff returns from York, Miss Laura Lloyd back from Baltimore, Mary String hosts a Thursday night gathering with many attendees. Elmer Yeager and daughter Lucille return to Ohio, Gertrude Cordell leaves Washington after two months here, Elmer Brown family visits Frederick, and overnight exchanges mark a busy weekend.
Washington August 24 United States Attorney General instructed federal attorneys to investigate alleged price fixing among coal dealers promoting higher prices and possible profiteering. The move aims to reveal conspiracies and curb wasteful pricing practices across the industry.
Farmers in Frederick County protest the State Tax Commission plan to readjust real estate assessments this year in some counties. A meeting is set for Saturday at 1 30 PM in the courthouse to voice opposition, consider strong resolutions, and hear speeches condemning the plan. The issue has heated local controversy and even court litigation.
At the Armistice Day Celebration Committee meeting for the Francis Scott Key Post of the American Legion sub committees were appointed with a tentative program for the day. Chairmen and members include Willam M. Storm, Daniel P. Leatherman, Irving M. Landauer, and others across Speakers and Ceremony, Medals, Finance, and Parades, as they plan events and ceremonies.
The Annan Horner & Company property across from the railway station on Frederick Pike in Emmitsburg has been chosen as the new high school site. The county school board bought five acres from the firm, and pending bond sales, construction will begin soon. Temporary quarters will be the Chronicle building on West Main Street for first five grades under Miss Bye Rowe, Miss Virginia Long, and Miss Ethel Chase, while sixth grade through high school courses are handled by Prof. Thaman Co, Bittle, Miss Netle Rever, Mrs. W. R. Slemmer, Miss Lettle Hoke, and Miss Sarah Ryan. The community also notes interest in motorcycle classics at Marion, Indiana Labor Day, with local attendance expected. Mr. and Mrs. I Paul Delphey of Frederick plan a Marion trip, and Allen Dorsey of Matters sold his farm to Aubrey Sauble who takes possession next spring. Bulgaria maintains an experimental silk worm culture station for teaching and study.
A collage of items includes a widow Mrs Margaret Warner thanking friends for sympathy and flowers during illness and death of her husband, local trade notices for McCains Peaches and Flavo Flour, a March 15 1961 public sale notice by Chas E Joy in Libertytown, and ads for razor blades Buckingham's barber services and other storefronts in Hyattstown and Frederick County.
A long classified sale notice details numerous farms and parcels for sale in Montgomery and Frederick counties. Listings describe acres under cultivation, improvements including houses barns and outbuildings, proximity to Woodsboro Urbana and Pete rs ville, and prices or bargain status. The notice invites inquiries to Walter L. Rice and J Woodsboro and mentions a large farm auction date and mortgage offers.
John Walker of Baltimore, once the eldest child, finds his sisters Lilly Walker in Washington and Mrs Milton Ruthhley in this city. They were separated as youths after the Orphans Home years, traced through records, and met Sunday at Mrs Crutchley's home, 235 East Sixth Street, overjoyed to learn they all survived and were alive.
Fortunate girls may purchase Jean Castle rep uterine middy-salts in wool erge as styles emphasize rue design, sleeve hems, and durability. Prices stay consistent and discounts apply on children s School gingham Dresses on the second floor with a 20 percent cut. Multiple sizes and prices tempt buyers to stock up. Name tapes for school wear arrive in about 18 days. order today from John D. Jendricksn.
Local notice states Dr. Goodell will be out of town beginning Tuesday night and returning in August. It asserts no customer has lost any principal or interest on a Dollings Investment through THER L DOLLINGS CO. Me.
Multiple brick houses described with 7 to 8 rooms and modern features, including near City Hospital and adjacent lots. Some properties offer garages, stables, and land. one listing mentions a suburban rental with store room on Market Street. Also includes local real estate and insurance agents with addresses in Eugene and Marion area.
Property listings show multiple brick dwellings with six to nine rooms, including four six room houses on South Street and Madison Street, plus an eight room brick house with steam heat. Prices range from 1200 to 15000 dollars. Real estate firm Markell B Nelson Mortgage and Investment Co at 28 W Patrick St Frederick Md coordinates sales and property details.
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