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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
6
The Daily News an independent newspaper published daily Suspects Sunday at The News Post Frederick Court Street The Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company member of The Associated Press Teletype office and postal service coverage in Frederick Maryland.
December 4 1919 report discusses sugar shortages blamed on hoarding for high prices. It urges public cooperation with government price decisions and calls on authorities to force hoarded stock into the market, noting Russia Austria and Germany supply disruptions. It warns of patriotic duty to release sugar and condemns withheld stocks.
The Frederick County Board of Education authorized selling three closed public schools Smiths Hayfield and Clairville for consolidation. They also voted to donate two acres of Thurmont High School land for a Thurmont memorial park with trees planted by residents. Also noted were staffing changes and fuel concerns.
Purely personal items describe Miss Elizabeth Grove and Miss Amanda Hammond visiting relatives, Dr Elmore Fahrney in Philadelphia, Mrs Paul Holdcraft visiting Keedysville, Roberta Levy in Baltimore, and households from Irvington to Middletown hosting relatives. Several residents travel or visit Philadelphia and Frederick area, with health updates on Grove and a student at Jefferson University mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Winn of Cordell Lander announce the engagement of their daughter Marehio McKinley to George Westies Morrison. The wedding will take place December 16 at noon at the home of the bride's parents. Frederick reports the wedding of T Frank Darner and Miss Isabell Lan hart formerly of this city on December 1 in Philadelphia. The couple will reside in Philadelphia after a supper at the bride's home. The groom is a brother of Minsey Hoel and Nannie Darner and served in the World War.
Canal boats have stopped loading for the season and the waterway will soon close. Coal supply is low at Williamsport due to a strike, hindering traffic. Once empty boats return home, the canal will be drawn off.
The American Spike Company contemplates erecting a large branch factory at Security two miles east of Hagerstown. The plant would cover 40 buildings and employ 1,106 men split evenly between day and night shifts.
The Maryland State Agricultural Society met in Baltimore. Harry B. Witter of Frederick serves as vice president. United Fire Company and Junior Fire Company both announced their slates for the first Monday in January. The Century Cycling Club lists Frederick riders who have set centuries including William W. Brish and Jacob H. Schmidt among others.
Two large trucks with no rear lights were driven by P. H. McAndorn and Charles J. Cuppette of Uniontown Pennsylvania. Deputy Smith stopped them in Frederick after a report they nearly crashed on the National Pike. They were fined $10 by Judge J. Grahame Johnson.
Former Governor Goldsborough tops a ten member panel drawn from Baltimore Dorchester Harford Allegany and Frederick to plan a state wide conference selecting a United States senator. The meeting is set in Baltimore next Monday at 8 pm to decide procedural steps and invite Republicans. Also reported are motor vehicle law arrests and a local sale of village property in Walkersville.
Mr and Mrs Fred Kottmyer hosted a Thanksgiving gathering at their Madison Street residence a large group attended a traditional butcher ing meal. Attendees included Katherine and Harry Downey Myrtle Bradley from Washington Mrs Joseph Clark from Columbia Pa Mrs Thomas M Quinn and daughter Sarah Mrs A D Bell Mr and Mrs William Quinn and Master Richard Cline.
Campaign reports show $3,000 raised with $8,000 in pledges and cash. The Star Theatre will donate receipts and a benefit basketball game is planned at the Armory on December 10 between the Blues and Grays. Solicitors will cover the town this week to reach the county, with women volunteers organized by the Y M C A and Mrs. Francis H. Markell. County reports indicate strong support from Adamstown New Market and others, with Frederick County Bank serving as a collection point.
An old advertisement promises instant relief from indigestion and sour stomach. It claims Pape's Diapepsin neutralizes stomach acids, ending dyspepsia after taking one or two tablets, with pleasant, harmless effects and affordable price in stores.
The Y M C A pool will reopen for members in the middle of next week after heating and bath renovations. The gym is open, bowling alleys repaired, and public access resumed. A free Saturday concert in the lobby features piano, orchestra, and a male quartet. A Sunday men’s religious meeting will be held in the auditorium.
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