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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
8
Weather watch notes limited shifts in temperatures with damp conditions expected Friday night over Maryland areas as light rain possible. Forecasters anticipate cooler spells but no major deltas in overall temperatures.
Mrs Julia Speake aged 70 years 9 months 9 days died suddenly of heart disease at her Lisbon home November 30 at 4 30 PM Survived by husband two children Mrs George E Pearre and Howard H Speake two sisters Mrs David S Pengh and Mrs Mary E B Wilhide four grandchildren all of Lisbon The funeral service was held at the house December 3 conducted by Rev McLeanne of Woolstone Lutheran Church Interment in Poplar Spring cemetery formerly Miss Julia Virginia Wilhide eldest daughter of the late Henry and Maria Wilhide of Lewistown Frederick county
The funeral for George B Thomas was held at Koontz chapel at 11 am with Rev Walter Michael officiating. Pallbearers were Ira P Sears, David Oland, Bernard L Mattingly, B Franklin Ricketts, George F Smith, William McKimmey. Interment Mt Olive cemetery. Funeral directors Etchison and Son. Mrs B R Carnahan’s funeral is set for Friday at 1 pm at the Reformed church Mt Pleasant with Rev Henri G Kieffer assisted by Rev S C Hoover. Interment in Fairow cemetery. Reedristate K G Prt Man Walkersville funeral directors.
Joyful residents of the city and county cashing Christmas Savings Club checks prepare to spend their funds. interviewees outline buying gym equipment, gifts for children and relatives, and contributions to Near East Relief as part of holiday plans.
The expense accounts of six candidates in the recent general election were filed with the court clerk. amounts listed include Misa Stauffer 29.50. John W Holter 847.45. Frank M Stevens 155.00. Mary Castie Ott 257.59. Parsons Newman 123.41. Lloyd Culler 181.80. Items cover printing advertising telephone calls transportation and travel, with several candidates making contributions to district party funds.
The regular December meeting of the Parent Teachers Association at Washington Erect School will be held Friday night December 9 at 730. Pupils from the three third grades will entertain with plays and songs. The new banner, recently purchased, will be used in public. Miss Julian Keefauver will play for the children. Dr. William Crawford Johnson will speak on school hygiene and physical education. Prof. G Stoy Palmer will discuss Educational Week and the Armory rally planned for December 16. The association seeks full attendance and invites the public. Prof Gibson could not attend but will likely appear at the next meeting.
Frederick residents face possible snow as northeast winds bring a mix of rain and ice. Forecasters predict tonight and Friday may see snow or rain with little temperature change. Yesterday’s high reached 43 and an ice glaze formed. 37 degrees this morning. Local weather leanings hint at a harsh winter ahead despite a warmer past summer.
Court hears petition by W Harmon Nicodemus Mary E Nicodemus and heirs to sell three Frederick County tracts of real estate left by America E Nicodemus who died intestate on December 20 1919 The bill notes a 1919 deed transfer later annulled and seeks court authorization to sell the property and divide proceeds among heirs Frank L Stoner and Wilam M Storm represent the petitioner.
Leaders' Bible Class hosts a Friday social in the Methodist Episcopal church social rooms with local entertainers and the Sun Day School Boys' Brass Band expected to perform. Refreshments for a large crowd will be served as the reunion marks a return to a familiar annual event.
Local ads announce early Christmas purchases with 8 full certificates per dollar on next Friday and Saturday from UNITED CIGAR STORES CO and other retailers. Jewelry stores McCLEERYS, Edw James tailor, piano sale, umbrella prices, and a Christmas sale at Trinity M E Church feature varied gifts and specials. Herman’s offers greens, while Peters and Farnsworth list tatting items and holiday fare.
Multiple ads describe December events and sales in Frederick Maryland. C Landis offers jewelry and gemstones at 27 South Market Street next to Beckleys with Gem sales and a sale day December WW. Auction notices list furniture and household items at Patrick Street over Wachter Bros. A second sale features homemade cakes candy and fancy articles by Landis and other merchants. Also notice of Christmas specials at Millinery and groceries plus transport services and a car for hire.
Notice announces an upcoming election for directors of the Capital Bank with named officers including Wm. G. Baker J. D. Baker and others. It lists assistant cashier Samuel Duvall and board members D. E. Refauver Thos H. Haller HL Conley P. L. Hargett J. S. Newman and Ramsburg as part of the leadership slate.
A compact ad lists multiple Frederick area properties for sale including a brick house on Seventh Street with six rooms and modern amenities priced at 1560 dollars, and numerous farm parcels near Bloomfield New Midway Woodsboro Pleasant Church Hill Lewistown Mountaindale New Market New London and Linganore. Also advertised are real estate, loan, and insurance services by Lomna and Insurance at 27 Court St.
Property listings from Markwood D Harp describe numerous acreages near Frederick with improvements including houses barns wells and water power. Listings show prices per acre or total sums, railroad and road access and dairy suitability. Also notes of other agent G G Roser offering insurance services.
GuY C Roser Life insurance message extols love and inheritance. Grayson H Mercer lists farms and houses for sale two miles from the city, with fenced holdings, fruit, berries, or a modern dwelling. Terms easy, locations on North Market Street and Third Street.
A reader’s OCR shows numerous farm acreage figures with locations along State Road near Wovteboro Lor's Station Middietown and surrounding towns. Listings include 16 138 239 11 162 94 11 33 1 208 242 84 4 83 acres with references to electric roads and suburban homes. Inquiries at Court Houses. Hours 9 12 and 14.
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