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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
6
The piece urges a nationwide crackdown on Get Rich Quick promoters amid rampant schemes. It cites blue sky laws in Maryland and calls for constitutional action if needed, warning that innocent investors are drained while legitimate industries struggle to secure affordable credit.
Edward S. Rice attacks a Baltimore issue about a dancing ban and church stance. He argues Methodists largely follow church law, condemns dancing masters guiding morality, and questions open prayers or scripture use. Frederick Md August 25 1920. William Grove renews plea to use water power to ease coal dependence amid rising rates.
In remarks from local officials and observers, Frederick’s pennant chances are described as improved. Sheriffs, judges, and a dealer weigh in predicting Frederick may finish high, with Hagerstown leading, others noting late-season progress and continued good work.
Aug 20 report from Tortova Spain states a submarine found by yard workers in cargo boats at the Bhvo river mouth is a Ceypnny ehagt. The vessel lies sunk in a sand bank. attempts to refloat it may be underway as wind and water hinder the recovery effort.
Fragmentary report states Pedro Zamora released several Americans last week. Text unclear but mentions Kathryn Krisoast Church St visiting York Pennsylvania and guards. No coherent sequence of events or fully identifiable names due to broken OCR rendering.
A farmer in northern Frederick County sold his wheat for 65 cents per bushel after holding it for some time. Democrats of We fourth ward organized a club with officers Willan H. Shipley president K. W. Young vice president Edward Dyer secretary and Charles Titlow treasurer. George W. Fouts of Burkittsville, Civil War veteran, was granted an original pension of $8 a month. Carrie Whipwdell at her Buckeystown home sustained a compound fracture of the forearm. Rev Edward T Helfenstein rector of Petersville Protestant Episcopal Church accepted a call to St John's Church rectorate. In Howard County about two miles from Ellicott City. The Frederick County Agricultural Society officials began distributing copies of the Frederick Fair catalogues.
A string of local social notes lists residents visiting relatives and traveling. Names include Fora Perences, Vicanor Willy Hildo, Raymond Sith, Master Chester L. Roightier, Mrs. M. Anders, Mrs. Jennie De Vitbisa, C Arthur Burros, Marion Jefferson, George J. Rosy and family, Ray Nath Crist, Gharfos J. Blumenauer, Mrs. Chas Mohiring, Ulmer C. Railing, Jane Garnett, Kathryn Watts, Mrs. Miorepee A. Cook, and Miss Ete Chambers. Activities cover visits to Frederick Junction, Hagerstown, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, with extended trips and returns noted.
The farmers picnic at Merryland Tract drew about 2000 people and ran on schedule. The event marked the county's first large gathering, with plans already forming for a bigger one next summer. Highlights included a horse judging contest judged by T Bo McLaughlin of Hyattsville, a parade and marching horses, and a Brangwick band. The Liberty town Grange annual plente is held today at Mountain Park near Libertytown with talks on agriculture by Dr UC Spillman and PL W Oldenberg, plus two baseball games and a dance from 3 PM to midnight.
The Erick Frederick football squad will hold its initial meeting of the season this evening at the YMCA to reorganize for 1920. Officers will be chosen and many interested players expected to attend as effort to secure a strong schedule and ensure active participation from returning men.
The body of a young woman was found in secluded woods about 600 feet west of Anderson Avenue and 800 feet from Cronis home. Police say she fought desperately, skull fractured, head struck by a blunt instrument, and the scene shows signs of a brutal assault lasting days. A torn cloth, links from a gold chain, and a New York department store tag were recovered near the body.
A lone Maryland toll gate on North Market Street near Frederick prompts the Chamber of Commerce to form a committee to confer with the turnpike directors about State purchase. The road, privately owned, links Lewistown and other towns, with the State having built connecting roads raising pressure for a buyout at a fair price. If a deal stalls, the State may build a free alternative from Harmony Grove to the O Possumtown pike steering traffic toward Frederick, reducing tolls.
Misses Virginia McCarthy and Evelyn Mantz entertained about fifty guests at the residence of Mrs. Win. S. McCarthy on Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights. The event featured wood flowers ferns and plants with decorative lighting and assorted refreshments. Guests included numerous Misses and Messrs names such as Bat Worthington MLKL Etchison Mary Grace Helfenstein Juna Mary Rehrback Ethel Ingram Naomi Coblentz Gene Morriken Koelh Mantz Harriette Mantz Thelma Nixdorf Ruth Wormen Ring Evelyn Markoc Mary Steton Markoe Edward Tull Rob Mes Kaun Jee Griffin Austin Griffin John Wood Charles P. Levy Hunter Howers Fritz Bowers Herman Grimes Hart Etchison Gus Rohrback Martin Rohrback Ames Hendrickson Marlon Miller Norman McCarthy George Reynolds Sunday Pedrick Karl Pedrick Frank Mantz Gerald Rosenour Otho Keller De Walt Willard and Fred Williams.
Business in the courts covers deeds from the State Roads Commission to Ox Fibre Brush Company in Isao. J Leadlie Gloninger transfers to George E Keepers and wife in county for 500 dollars. John M Hartman to Joseph M Cronenburg and Company for 10 dollars. Marriage licenses issued for Clifton Lee Starkey and Elizabeth Mercer Starkey of Berryville. Willian TH Mutlen and others listed. Picnic and dance today in Manor woods Buckeystown from 7 to 11 with orchestra. News Help Wanted ad offered for results.
The Warmers's Association will meet at the courthouse Saturday afternoon to discuss the proposed real estate reassessment ordered by the State Tax Commission two years ago. Officials indicate strong farmer opposition is likely and a motion may urge the county to ignore Tax Commission instructions, potentially sending the issue to court. Commission and county positions diverge on real estate values and the fairness of reassessment, with an expected tax base rise from about 40 million to 60 million if carried out.
Rain figures and weather outlook dominate the scene as Saint Swithin’s lore echoes with lingering showers. A Montana storm rumor and warmer trends spark talk of easing conditions while the City Opera House unveils plush purple and gold stage drapery, replacing the old setup and harmonizing with the venue’s artful surroundings.
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