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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
6
This item appears to be a damaged AP wire disclaimer noting republication of news dispatches and local publication rights. The readable fragments reference Freder ick Massachusetts and the standard Associated Press attribution.
An August 24 1920 column examines Dr. Steinmetz and Marconi speculating on messaging Mars, weighing practical hurdles and risks. It questions whether such attempts would enrich or distress humanity, and advocates progress in science and spiritual balance while avoiding dwelling on a troubled past.
Pottsville water superintendent D Hollard reports reservoirs are deplorably low despite rain during most St Swithin days. He warns of potential shortages and urges conservation as city personnel monitor supply and distribution.
The Inquiring Reporter asks locals when a memorial will be built. Opinions vary from waiting for American Legion funding to disbelief it will ever be erected, with several urging immediate action to honor local servicemen and their sacrifices.
A truck carrying cork destined for the Mary Jang State School for the Deaf overturned near the Jug Bridge on Baltimore Pike yesterday around 6 30 PM. Driver William Grey and a helper were injured as cork sheets and powder spilled across the road. freight was moved by a Frederick-bound truck after the incident.
John Murphy an employee of the Triscoe monitor company was seriously burned while rescuing an acetylene tank from a burning plant in Wilmington Delaware Aug 21. He dragged the dazed tank to the street though in danger and saved the plant from destruction as several fire crews fought the blaze for hours. Murphy is expected to recover.
Frederick columns note 1900 events including legal protest by J W Bond company against school contract awards, a Singanore Hills Inn dance by Frederick Select Orchestra, United Brethren Church leasing Junior Hall, Visitation Academy improvements, a lawn party at James H Clemson's home, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal dredge work at Lanler.
Rev and Mrs F Wade and daughter travel to Richmond to visit their son ELOW Wade then plan a Baltimore return visit to another son Rev William Wade. Numerous relatives and friends in Frederick and surrounding towns are noted visiting or traveling in and out, with several trips to Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Emmitsburg, Baltimore and other locations.
Martinsburg attorney Harry A Downey and Mrs. David Lemen of Shepherdstown wed at the bride’s home in Shepherdstown. The ceremony was led by Rev Charles Ghiselin. The couple plans a Canada honeymoon and residence in Martinsburg.
In police court last night Samuel Gardner Hobby Johnson Fred Strafley and Bernard Crutchley were fined 140 total for disturbing the peace and resisting arrest after a fight with Officer Winpigler on Merket street. Gardner faced an extra charge of assault and battery with sentence suspended. Justha Brust noted Crutchley had little part in the street melee.
A terse item notes the paradox of toil and complaint, citing a worker’s ethic where increased effort trims time spent on grievance, reflecting a stoic observation rather than a formal report.
Reports describe a disturbance on North Market Street with arrests after a tense confrontation at police headquarters. Witnesses include Oliver Winpigler and N M Gillelan of Gillelan & Son. The court actions involve Johnson, Gardner, Crutchley, and others facing hearings and fines. Also noted is W S Brown of Columbia, returning from a coast to coast trip in a car tour. A Michigan inventor patents a wire clip for milking cows to hold tails.
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple aid to quit tobacco with a guaranteed refund if cravings persist. The copy asserts rapid habit break and claims mental and financial benefits, urging readers to obtain a box and try the product.
George Roderick Herman Baubutz and Vickera Myers about 15 years old left Buckeystown Industrial School Sunday afternoon. Deputy Runkles tracked them near Lewistown and brought them back after they said they left to seek work. They had a good school record and no prior major offenses. Patterson Brothers announce sale of 193 acre farm near Gettysburg from S M Rider to Patterson Brothers Emmitsburg with possession April 1.
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