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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
7
The Daily News discloses that it uses Associated Press dispatches and reserves republication rights. It requires real names with communications and authorizations for statements, and notes free notices must be in writing and mailed rather than by phone.
The article discusses how turkey dinners symbolize Christmas celebrations in the United States. It notes the challenges of turkey farming, frequent losses from disease and weather, and the contrasting European frugality. Americans, it says, favor lavish feasts and uphold traditions despite costs, with turkey as the centerpiece and accompanying holiday accessories.
The column surveys residents on why people give Christmas presents. One respondent says giving is compelled, another cites obligation mixed with reciprocity, a third says giving is voluntary, a fourth credits true spirit, and a fifth notes expectations of receiving in return. Numerous names and locations reflect a small community snapshot.
Miss Minnie Shaffer returns from Baltimore after her mother falls ill and is operated on for gall stones at Frederick City Hospital. Miss Catherine Wehler, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Wehler, teaches at Woman’s College Danville Kentucky, visiting her parents at West View Terrace. Charles R. Rogers at St James School near Hagerstown spends Christmas at Court Square home. Miss A Kate Gittinger stays for holidays at North Market Street home.
Mossburg and Miller, both of near Frederick, quietly married at the Frederick Methodist church on Saturday evening by Rev. J. O. Wrightson. Engagement announced between Elizabeth Howard Grifith Wood and Capt. Milton W. Davis of New London. Deputy sheriffs to be appointed as staffing expands. Manor Lutheran Sunday school to hold Xmas service December 26 at 10. Kent changes theology, debating League of Nations and religious views.
The piece argues against arming for wars over commercial privileges. It asserts doubling arms won't change relative power, urges avoiding police actions in Mexico and China, and advocates resolving commercial disputes via courts of arbitration. Nations refusing arbitration should be barred from world trade.
A Marion audience heard President Harding frame the League of Nations as impossible without a shared belief in God. He argued nations of Pagan or Christian faiths cannot unite without common divine ground, contrasting Christian nations with Muslims, Buddhists, Shintoists, and others. The piece notes this religious emphasis shaped by campaign day rhetoric.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick a local incident recounts Wesley Toll slipping on a street and suffering cuts. Maurice Malowney, driver on the El Scout City line, reports a robbery while Toll was returning home. Names of residents and civil service testing outcomes are noted from local columns.
Charles Stralman, about 30, is jailed on a serious charge as the sheriff and deputies search for 14 year old Mildred Main who vanished Saturday evening. The girl was last seen by her parents near home and later in the square. Stralman allegedly took her to Baltimore Sunday and kept her whereabouts secret. authorities say she is believed in Frederick. The father vows to help in the search and may press charges.
The Rt. Rev. John G. Murray visited Frederick, preaching at All Saints' church and confirming a class. He also preached at Timothy's chapel and visited several chapels before returning to Rat e. The issue notes an ordination for Keon G. Crawford in Wakefield. A hog slaughter event and local orchard expansion are reported along with sworn-in deputy sheriffs and other small items.
A seaside town scene features young boys racing improvised boats made from matches and boxes in flooded gutter rivers. Each creates a brief craft and carts it along the street as Lipton style enthusiasm carries the crowd. Winners celebrate with playful taunts amid lighthearted neighborhood amusement.
A Census Bureau statement shows 25.5 percent of Maryland born Negroes live in other states, part of a national trend from the South to the North and West. In 1920 Maryland had 263,899 Negroes, with 196,729 remaining and 67,170 elsewhere, among 10,581,309 nationwide.
The Reptile Volunteer Fire Company signed a contract to buy a triple combination motor fire truck for about 3350 dollars, delivering January 15. The committee includes Fire Chief Joseph W. Howes, City Engineer William F. Disney, Luther Heelman and W Valentine Wilson. Kensington and Middletown also plan firefighting and apartment projects with estimated costs. An Everhart Post American Legion fund drive proceeds in Middletown Valley, while Harts Covell of near New Market is held awaiting a serious court hearing.
Brunswick store keeper Charles Allen reports he was robbed at midnight on the New York Hill road by two Cahill brothers, who took about $90. Harry Cahill was arrested in Frederick, $47 recovered, while Sheriff Jones and Deputy Chew search for the other suspect, Jack Cahill. Cahill denies involvement.
Income taxes collected in the Baltimore office totaled 38 575 607.19 through the Custom House last week, reflecting mainly 1920 taxes with some 1919 delinquencies paid during the year. Fourth quarter payments received by mail yesterday totaled 179 900.81, lifting the quarter to date to 7 453 981.18, with first quarter at 14 025 309.90, second quarter 9 304 919.28, and third quarter 7 791 396.83.
Sheriff of Frederick County announces a public sale under a Writ of Fieri Facias to enforce a judgment against George Nusbaum and Mary Nusbaum. The property includes a 2 1/2 story dwelling with outbuildings on roughly 21 1/8 acres, with a portion previously conveyed to Lochner, and references deeds from 1916 and 1922.
Notice from Lulu Wolf administrator of the estate of Andrew J Wolf late of Frederick County Maryland deceased. All claimants must present vouchers by December 13, 1921 or be barred from benefits. Debts owed should be paid promptly. Dated December 13, 1921.
The text notes that if male inhabitants 21 years or older are denied vote rights or abridged at any election, representation in Congress shall be reduced proportionally to the share of male citizens 21 and over. The excerpt cites Article 14 Amendments.
During the first week of January 1922 the Frederick county Board of County Commissioners will begin appointing road supervisors. A list nearing 100 names is anticipated, with the possibility of more. The board has yet to pursue major work, focusing on routine tasks and the upcoming swearing in of members.
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