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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
10
At a public meeting on Friday August 7 1919 residents discussed memorial ideas. Suggestions weighed appropriateness expressiveness unity and individuality while considering size cost and lasting dignity. Proposals range from a single marble shaft to a landscape setting with trees, all aiming for a distinctive and lasting tribute.
Mrs. Bibbins and Dr. Bibbing advocate Maryland as a center of early Methodism noting Braddock Heights studies and Strawbridge’s pioneering role. They discuss St. Mary’s Catholic settlement, St. Mary’s Potomac, and the first Methodist house near Sam’s Creek, with references to Lovely Lane Baltimore and historical church origins.
Property deeds recorded in the county include Stichb P. Hummer and wife to Alvie F. Rice for real estate, $206, and Charles M. Root to J. Herbert Prudhomme in Thurmont, $620, plus Charles A. Carliste and wife to Charles B. E. Dintermen and wife for county real estate, $10. Marriage licenses show William H. Strawsberger, 24, Union Bridge, and Lillian Smith, 17. Local notes mention Hollander reinforcement Jan Fisher, cornetist on West Patrick street, joining The Yellow Springs Bard band for the season, with Holland birth and eight years army service. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild, pleasant Phyate option for cleansing, valued by readers for its gentle effects.
A fragment notes Miss Hama Hie resigning from a matron role and Miss Mattie Zimmermia of Creagerstown to succeed her, signaling a local staff change and appointment timing.
In open court Judge Tammond Urner granted an absolute divorce to George Samuel Streames of Brunswick from Mary Je. Streames. Alimony of 30 per month and a counsel fee of 26 were awarded to Flora F. Miles in a separate petition. Judge Glenn Worthington ordered alimony pendente lite and a 25 counsel fee for Florence M. Renner against Lester J. Renner, with Samuel A. Lewis representing Renner.
Mrs Cleveland Trout of Walkersville and her two year old daughter were shaken up and cut about the face when the car she drove sideswiped a culvert beyond Thurmont Sunday afternoon. The car front axle and frame were damaged. They were taken to Thurmont Garage for care and later brought home. A steering problem may have contributed. Also noted is a new Dodge delivery truck from Winebrenner and Son arriving in town and in use.
Brashear and Clay weddings report two unions with Rev De G D Kidner and Rev Heart L G Kieffer officiating. Mias Maybet Clay and others attended. Couples plan to reside at Plane No 4 and at Chestnut Muncy Valley.
A social event featured a surprise birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs William Baker of New Midway for Mrs Bakers birthday. A long list of attendees from New Midway Union Bridge Lancaster Abbotstown Walkersville Baltimore Cumberland and Mt Pleasant attended. A later triple birthday surprise at Roy Brubaker near Jefferson honored their 36th and the fathers 64th birthdays with dinner and cakes.
Frederick County Treasurer Harley reports August receipts far surpass prior months with $84,408.72 collected in 1919 vs $61,570.35 in 1918. He warns taxpayers paying early may misunderstand state tax rules and notes interest accrues from October 1, with county taxes due January 1, and urges timely payment before October to avoid interest. He plans to publish delinquent lists early next year as term ends June 30, 1920. Also notes band concert exchange and a coal wagon accident injuring Ira E. Biser.
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