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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
5
Dispatch reports on a court arrest connected to a community event in Mane- Fest. The item notes the publication practices and required author attribution for letters and notices.
Friday, December 23, 1921 reports Maryland’s move to establish free tourist camping sites along highways as a progressive step. Frederick is chosen for the first park, with Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club praised for fostering welcome to automobile travelers. The piece notes the spread of “tin can tourist” towns like Daytona and St Petersburg and touts electric lights, sewage and conveniences at new parks as magnets for travelers who advertise the state’s attractions.
Local forecasters split on a white Christmas with predictions of cold, snow or rain within 24 hours. Temperatures ranged from 20 this morning to 24 high yesterday as snow began last night and shifted to hail. A gift presentation to ex service men was canceled at Sadillacville’s Stat Sana torium amid community confusion.
Citizens weigh in on whether professionals or amateurs perform better in different sports. C Sparks argues professionals excel overall with exceptions in golf and tennis. Gerald Ring Rosenour and Opel defend amateurs for love and skill. Phebus notes variation by sport. Castle calls it hard to generalize with professionals ahead in baseball while amateurs excel in other sports.
A string of Christmas season updates shows Mr. Boof Kimmerman’s family in Adamstown and Washington. Harvard students Frank Howard and Arthur Brown visiting Frederick. Miss Cornelia Ross at home in Clarke Place. Dr J A Long visiting Bridgeport. Mary Alice Benson from Towson home on West South street. Charles Levy from Washington and Lee at home. James Wrightson from Dickinson College at home. Otto Belumuth of the Maryland University home. H David Hagan of Washington home. Ignatius Fitzsimmons and Philadelphia visitors returning from Miss Teresa Jamison’s funeral in Frederick.
Equity suits list petitions for absolute divorce and injunctions with plaintiff attorneys. Marriage licenses reveal multiple couples from Lavettsville Emmitsburg Ladiesburg and nearby areas. Property transfers show small county deeds with modest sums. Poem by Paul Lawrence Dunbar closes the item.
The page notes the incorporation of the Outerbridge Heiser Distribution Company with filed certificate and lists directors Outerbridge Heiser Horser Jr. Theme 2 Ler Horser Charles C. L. Horser and Jease Slinging. Frederick McCardell, son of A C McCardell, injured in a football game. Also mentions a Christmas program by public school grades on East Church Street with a list of participating students.
The Jacques de Molay Commandery No. 4 Knights Templar will gather at the Masonic Temple in Baltimore on Christmas Day at 11 30 to observe the annual Christmas toast to the Most Eminent Grand Master. Dr A Allee Radetff will lead local services. A program of sentiment and readings follows, with messages from Grand Commanders and responses, and notices of departed members.
Lloyd F. P. Arvin and his father in law J. W. Merchant of Brunswick, both held on robbery charges, face a Charles Town hearing in W Va. after Constable Vernon Redmond recovered about $3000 in goods from their home. Stolen items include cigarettes from Kline’s Taylorstown store and Kibler’s Duffields store, plus railroad cargo.
Harry W. Cahill of Brunswick was committed to jail after a Petersville hearing before Justice John Lloyd pending a February grand jury probe into a highway robbery. The robbery occurred near Allen’s Brunswick grocery store when two men with handkerchief masks robbed the victim of about $80. Allen identified Cahill. Cahill denied participation. Sheriff Jones arrested Cahill after he was traced to Frederick.
Dublin notices report telegrams arriving from constituencies as Dail Eireann recesses to January 3 to consider the Anglo Irish treaty. Clare County Council and Navan County Council urge Eamon de Valera to press for ratification in follow up messages to their representatives.
The New York Stock Exchange extends its campaign against irresponsible brokers nationwide. Several members were notified to discontinue private phone connections with numerous non members of the Exchange. No one heard a cynic shout Hallelujah. It pays to advertise in The News.
The News Post Almanac for the year promises broad features and appeal. Readers are urged to request copies by mail with correct address and a small fee, ensuring delivery to subscribers and interested parties.
Miss Erma Ethel Ramsburg and Rev Roy Edward Hoke wed at St Pauls Reformed Church Utica. Rev Reod t Lee Bair officiated with Prof Elmer R Hoke as assistant. Bride given by her brother Ira Ramsburg New York. Reception at bride’s home. couple to reside in Birmingham Alabama after honeymoon east.
William N Kraft 56 of 112 North Greene Baltimore a Maryland Workshop for the Blind worker collapsed on the way to work and died of apoplexy at Maryland General Hospital. He had been at the institution six months, coming from Frederick.
The Civil Service Commission reports progress on open competitive exams for postmasters. Of 6,248 announced offices, 296 have not yet held exams, 3,153 have ratings completed with eligibles sent to the Postmaster General, and 2,899 remain under rating. They expect to finish ratings for exams held up to October by early January, leaving 1,582 offices pending.
President Harding will remain in Washington for three months accelerating Armament Conference work and Congressional business. He canceled tentative engagements nationwide and sent letters to Senator Simmons explaining inability to attend the St John’s Masonic Lodge centennial in Newbern North Carolina in late January. Secretary Christiani will relay notices to associations and individuals who invited him.
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