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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
6
Fragmented OCR from the Daily News dated Thursday December 17 1919 includes partial notices and brief items. Reads like a general city page with stray headings and incomplete article fragments, lacking coherent full items.
The article argues the United States has failed to protect American rights abroad, citing Mexican instability and a weak Mexican government. It warns against war and suggests diplomatic pressure, firm notes, and possible negotiations with leading officials and regional allies to restore order and protect citizens.
Arrangements for the Monocacy Club December meeting are under way for Friday December 12 in the parlor of the Evangelical Reformed church. The program features Hood College Glee Club with Christmas carols and readings. Refreshments will be served. Officers and committee members are listed, and the club notes its April 24 1912 founding. Marriage licenses for David R Stoner and Busal G Keefer are noted.
Mary Reba Halfleigh bride to Glenn Trout on November 27 at the Halfleigh home. Rev Edward Parrish officiated the ring ceremony with two attendants, Abigail Trout and Milas Annabélle Trout. A post ceremony lunch followed and the couple plan to reside with the bride’s parents.
A collection of brief humorous exchanges and witticisms from various 19th and early 20th century sources. The item features a lawyer, a politician, a father and child, and a bridegroom candidate, all depicted in light anecdotal humor with punchy lines and social satire.
Dr J R Grime veteran District of Columbia Health Board representative in Frederick county died after a long illness at his apartment in the McCardell Building. He was 62, had served in the Boer War and in Cuba and Costa Rica battling animal diseases and anthrax. He leaves two daughters, three sisters, one brother, and a widow. Funeral Friday at 2 with Episcopal church services.
The Maryland School for the Deaf board held its semi annual meeting at the new Maryland School building. Superintendent Ignatius Bjorles read a proposed two year budget and requested an appropriation for essential improvements and enlargements. Out of town and local members attended along with cadet reviews and a flag raising ceremony prior to the meeting. The budget amount was not yet released for publication.
The United Mine Workers back the president and reject changes to the strike terms. Washington announces no easing of coal usage restrictions despite the strike ending, stating the administrator A Garfield confirmed the decision.
A modern Egyptian reporter finds the Sphinx far less impressive than expected, noting the statue’s small size and bland expression. He compares the ancient monument’s austere setting to the current British era with tents, tramcars, and wireless antennae near the pyramids, while recalling recent Bedouin disturbances.
Chaos erupted when Frederick woke to a ringing fire alarm. A small boy’s horse bolted, churning the streets as three fire companies fought a chimney blaze at Spencer C. Stine’s home on DH Avenue. The horse, driven by Monroe Staley, ran along Dulaney Avenue to Rockwell Terrace, stopping only when Monroe halted it. No injuries or damage beyond scare and confusion.
Twenty years ago in Frederick a recap from The News columns notes Fr MecElray Council No 70 officers elected at St Johns building and local politics. Officers include Eisenhauer as president Yingling as vice president Crimmins as orator Kennedy as secretary Crimmins as treasurer and Houff as marshal. Frederick county Democrats push Jesse W Downey for Fish Commissioner and J Pork Riser for superintendent of Maryland House of Correction. Articles of incorporation for Frederick Y M C A filed with incorporators Almerrman Abbott Gilaon Wickham Crawford Johnson. Advisory board includes Baker Birely Keller Lewis. City Hall meeting forms new war claim committee chaired by Mayor Chilton. Hammond Winer secretary and Hendrickson treasurer. Auxiliary committee named with Judge McSherry to lead. 60 business leaders invited. Mika Hagan returns after graduating business college. Commissioner Zimmerman suffers a broken leg in a Walkersville runaway.
A reflective vignette recalls twenty years past with contrasts in daily life. No one swatted a fly or wore white shoes, mail came to farmers, and telephones were private. References to tin Lizars, meher, and Red Cross Christmas aid appear as faded notes from a bygone era.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Bozo and Budinus planning meetups on coming nights and a rainy FM broadcast. Michigan Gargoyle is referenced as a nod or moniker in the exchange. Details are sparse and unclear.
An old advertisement argues for isolation of anyone with a bad cold to prevent disease spread within families. It claims chest symptoms spread like measles and touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a better cure, advising seeking quick relief from a cold.
Prohibition era drives away the Blue Anchor at Front and Dock streets Philadelphia claiming to be Pennsylvania's oldest tavern dating to 1682 with the current building from about 1789. Dock Street landmarks note its long service and famed fish dinners. An unrelated advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets promotes indigestion relief.
Advertisement promoting Cham berlain's Tablets to aid digestion with advice to eat moderately and wait five hours between meals. It claims meals will become a real pleasure after taking a tablet after supper.
Among 150000 yearly tuberculosis cases in the United States more than 12000 are children under five. Tuberculosis is communicable, caused by a germ transmitted after birth. One life saved from tuberculosis is worth thousands of dollars to your town and to happiness, so buy Red Cross Christmas Seals.
Notice states an election will be held at the Banking House No 1 North Market Street Frederick Md on Tuesday January 13 1920 from 10 am to 12 pm for the purpose of electing Directors for The Frederick County National Bank of Frederick Md.
Beaded men offer millions for a trade mark but are told it isn’t for sale. The bank touts its reputation for service as a priceless asset, with free service to every depositor and a claim that value goes beyond price. Executives listed include James H. Harris president Frank L. Stoner vice president and C Albert Gilson cashier.
On the second Tuesday and January 13 1920 at Banking House between 10 and 12 oclock an election will be held to elect Directors for the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Frederick Md for the ensuing year C ALBERT GILSON Cashier
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