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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
5
A gasoline tank explosion at Capt. Fred Barrick’s plant caused a fire that ruined parts of a Buick being repainted on the third floor. Firemen arrived promptly but were not needed to fight the blaze, which confined to the space under the machine and shattered three third floor windows. About four coats of paint burned off.
A petition from the Leaders' Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal church urged passage of a city enforcement bill. In the House a constable duties bill was sent to the Frederick county delegation. The House passed a Jury Service bill for women with an age registration condition. A dog experimentation bill was introduced carrying fines and possible imprisonment. Calder cited B&O costs of the Ca Shed bill. Senator Wolfe introduced a $410,000 state institutions road loan for multiple projects across Maryland.
Charles D. Routzahn, serving as temporary postmaster at Mt Airy, has been recommended by Representative Blakeney of Maryland for the permanent post. Until a month ago R. L. Runkles held the Mt Airy post. Routzahn was appointed temporary postmaster after Runkles resigned.
State Board of Forestry released two pamphlets with detailed maps prepared by State Forester F. W Bes ley and assistants. Washington county shows 72 274 acres forested, 24 percent of area, 79 native tree species, 22 sawmills, 12 woodworking plants, and timber consumption of 3 435 000 cubic feet versus growth of 2 590 000. Frederick county lists 11 17 acres forested, 21 percent, 77 species, and annual consumption 3 172 600 cubic feet. Two bills to Governor Ritchie seek railway safety near forests and stronger forestry reserve control. Potts & Griffin sold lots in College Park to Mrs Louisa A Hendrickson.
Frederick and Brunswick schools surveyed third to seventh graders with standardized tests in reading and arithmetic. State educators and county officials reviewed results, created age and grade standards graphs, and discussed overage, retarded progress, and methods to raise performance by May.
William Adsire Brooke aged thirty nine died Tuesday morning in Washington where he resided with his wife Mrs Mary Kiger Brooke and four daughters and a son survive him. He was the son of Mrs Helen Brooke and the late W Irving Brooke formerly of Rockville Montgomery County.
Funeral services for Nicholas E Seby aged sixty nine of Gaithersburg were held Tuesday at Grace Methodist Church. Rev D M Brown officiated, with burial in Forest Oak cemetery, Gaithersburg. The deceased died Sunday at home.
Dr John J. Remsburg of Mt. Pleasant through attorneys Frank Stoner and William M. Stormy filed for an absolute divorce from Hattie K. Remsburg on equity dock. Bill alleges a three year separation with no reconciliation. past 1915 suit involved cruel treatment and custody dispute with a lengthy court opinion. The couple married in 1909 in Hamilton Virginia and have a son born in 1911. The 1915 decree dismissed both bills, and custody was reserved for further consideration. The note ends with a brief aside about German spinning wheels used by Black Forest women.
Local notice describes the Buffalo Hotel opening in the Cline building over Levy's store at 34 Weat Patrick street with meals served daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m and public invitation. Also includes various notices on sales, events, and local ads from Frederick Maryland area.
H L Ebart declares exclusive commitment to Western Beef and in house pork sausage and veal. He highlights a full line of staples and fresh produce at his Frederick store, inviting customer trade with a promise of quality and year round cold storage. Firehouse notices invite local fire companies to evangelistic services at M E church with schedule details.
Classified real estate listing details various homes ranging from eight to seven rooms. Properties include brick and frame construction with garages, baths, electricity, and large lots. Prices noted from 1500 to 12500 with multiple six to eight room homes across Elm East Third West Fifth East Sixth and other streets.
Eugene Healaugh announces a public offer of real estate assessment, sale backing, and insurance services. He pitches four years as County Commissioners clerk experience and promotes Remington typewriters and portable models as gifts. He invites local residents to consult on selling farms or property with no payment until sale.
Alfred W Gaver offers extensive properties in Frederick and surrounding areas. Listings include 4 acre farm at railroad 250 acre farm near Woodshoro 110 acres near Lors Station 162 acres along state road and 94 acres half mile from state road 17 acres along it state road 5 acres near Creagerstown 134 acres with eight room house on state road near city 100 acres near city two brick houses on East Third street 9 acres on electric road 168 acres near city 142 acres near Johnsville property on West Patrick St 64 acres near Middletown 85 acres south of Middletown suburban home 170 acres well improved on state road.
A brief notice presents the new Fudge and General Utility Apronal made of plain chambraya with gingham edging and unbleached muslin trim. It highlights rapid sale potential, noting pretty bias folds and briar stitching in contrasting colors for trimming dresses, aprons, caps and more.
Grayson H. Staley offers eight acres with a seven room house and outbuildings near Bloomfield. Additional parcels include four and a half acres with a seven room frame house near New Midway, 40 acres with a six room house by Woods Doro Pleasant Hill, and multiple tracts along the State Road near Lewistown and Frederick. Store property with a five room house adjoins Linganore is listed as well.
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