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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1922
Page
4
A historical reflection on Abraham Lincoln and the value of recognizing gifted youths. The passage praises Lincoln’s leadership and addresses how society often misjudges backwoods or humble individuals. It urges adults to spot talent early and ensure opportunities for young people to rise.
A reader replies to a letter from John A Engle discussing education policy. The writer defends the push for funded school construction and safe rural schools, arguing for proper facilities and oversight while addressing misread print and public sentiment.
Readers across Frederick express varied views on the city manager plan. Robert Bennett supports it, while Millard Nus opposes the current system, George Crum fears centralization, George Salter admits indifference, and Leonard Wachter rejects the proposal.
Letter writer H Dorsey Etchison criticizes Mr Engle for favoring frills in public education and opposes high county government costs. He argues taxes rose from three to eighteen million over twenty years, urges restraint, and dismisses Engle’s tax stance as unsatisfactory for Frederick County taxpayers.
William J Grove of Frederick Md writes to The News critiquing the view that strict Maryland traffic laws deter motorists. He cites travelers facing fines and delays in Frederick and recounts anecdotes from a North Carolina good roads meeting and meetings with officials and residents expressing fear to travel through the city.
The Ballenger Grange of Frederick County comments on Chairman Mackall of the State Roads Commission remarks published in the Frederick News. They deny that county roads are neglected and criticize the commission’s handling, noting they fear Mackall uses the commission as a cover for his own interests.
A Fredericktown Grange letter condemns wasteful spending by the State Roads Commission. It questions road maintenance practices on Jefferson state roads, asks why open roads are delayed by weather, and urges farmers to participate at polls to push for reform and funding changes. It also notes a window display in Shapan Shipley showcasing Washington’s birthday themes.
E Thurston Grove sold his North Market street property to Chas G Kline. The 50 by 136 foot parcel includes a 7 room house and workshop with 1 foot on Seventh street. Possession passes April 1 through real estate agent W N Jolliffe.
Read-aloud column item from The News February 11 1902 notes a dance at Independent Hall led by Independent Drum Band with Milton Engle George Salter Richard Keyser and Lewis Moberly Brenners orchestra provided music. Entry lists attendees incl John Hes song Jennie Gaver Mand Gaver Elsie Eichelberger Lulu Gilds Stella Morgan Nina Michael Jennie Leather man Bertha Hessong Emmett Hessong William Geishert John Michael Ralph Hessong Emory Leatherman. Board of Managers of the Frederick County Agricultural Society denied holding the Fair October 21 22 and 24 Alfred Kemp elected keeper of the grounds. Streets Superintendent AOR Veakile ordered gutter cleaning. Samer Steam Fire Engine Company installed a telephone for fast alarm. Hoang Uo Club of Baltimore sent a donation. Freight cars placed at Barkerstown to serve ice deliveries for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
Two Frederick girls seek a palm reader, find a gypsy styled room, and learn the fortune teller offers generic readings. Madam asks leading questions and claims future affairs, marriage timing, and a distant trip, leaving the pair amused and wary.
A voice recalls old Feaxyville and Walkersville outings with fried chicken and nostalgic fairs. Town life, churches, birthdays, sales, and antiques mix with civic notes from a mayor and scouts. Seasonal jokes, local concerts, and a plea to finish the Soldiers memorial close the reminiscence.
A sequence of social events in Walkersville and Monnit Precinct honors include Mary Crutchley’s eighteenth birthday at East Fifth Street with games music and gifts. Guests list multiple Crutchley Yinger Morgan and Barrier families plus local friends and neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Larman announce the engagement of their daughter Catharine S Layman to John E Lightner son of Mr and Mrs James P Lightner. Marriage planned for March likely at Thermaont.
The Article 39 clause of Maryland’s Declaration of Rights declares that the form of administering an oath should align with the individual’s religious persuasion, profession, or denomination, and that such attestation by the Divine Being is the most effective confirmation.
Cramer and Stauffer sold Cephas R. Henry of Feagaville a corner lot on West South Burck streets with a two story brick dwelling, stable and outbuildings to Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Rothenhoefer of Thurmont. The Steat Estate Mortgage and Investment Company sold Ruth Bros. No. 110 East Third Street to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wisner, who plan to move in by April 1 and make it their home.
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