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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1924
Page
5
Notices recount multiple deaths and funerals across Union Bridge, Westminster, Knoxville, Monrovia, Keymar, Taneytown, and nearby towns. Prominent names include Mrs. Clara B. Lindsay, George L. Leopold, Charles Lowe, Mrs. Mary M. Stansbury, Mrs. Susan R. Thompson, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Slagle, and Phillip G. Baker, with details on survivors, dates, and burial sites.
Wingett and Rippeon, both of New Merket, wed Friday at 11 in the Evangelical Lutheran parsonage. Rev. Rupp officiated. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Rippeon and Mrs. Rippeon. Also listed are marriages of Baer and Rather of Baltimore and Ritz and Kinna of Baltimore on February 9.
County commissioners met with John N. Mackall in Baltimore to fix this year’s road mileage at five to five and a half miles. Frederick County’s improved road funds total about 3,000 with 43,000 earmarked for Liberty to Windsor, leaving roughly 170,000 for the remaining miles. To secure 233,000 in State and Federal aid, the county must share 62,550, and a twelve mile list of roads will be proposed to determine the final allocation.
Milton G Urner III dean of the Frederick Bar and his son Milton G Urner Jr were visiting Atlantic City New Jersey when the elder Urner suffered a serious condition He was expected to be moved home to Frederick later today His son Judge Hammond Urner was at the bedside in Annapolis and traveled to his father’s side Dr Edward T Thomas was summoned and accompanied the patient back toward Frederick
Mrs. Samuel G. Duvall is named Frederick county chair for the Wakefield National Memorial Association aiming to restore and maintain George Washingtons birthplace in Westmoreland county Wa The group will mark February 22 at Memorial Continental Hall with seats by request to Mrs Harry Lee Rust The program lists John Barton Payne Bishop James Freeman Chief Justice Taft Senator Fess Swanson William Tyler Page Ion Clifton A Woodrum Rev J J Burke C S P The association has acquired seventy acres adjoining governor owned land at the birth site and plans to add more property to form a historical Washington family monument and restore the Washington Home
Prof. W R Klingaman explained the 1922 reorganization reducing state bureaus from 5 to 19 and placing bureau heads under the governor. He outlined the education department’s role, noting prior county delegation and recent state involvement for a uniform high and public school system. He stressed wealth accountability for all children’s schooling statewide.
The Bright Jewels class of Calvary M. E. Church was entertained at a Valentine party at Mrs. Mohler's home, 239 North Market Street, Wednesday evening. The event featured Valentine games with prizes won by various members and refreshments served by the hostess.
The Real Estate Mortgage and Investment Company sold the six room frame house at 46 East South Street with electric lights for John F. Davis to Mrs Maggie Rouzahn. Possession on April 1.
Market notes show wheat at 111 dollars and corn at price per cob. Trading activity quiet with minor shifts across commodities as buyers monitor regional demand and farm gate figures.
Lloyd Kimmel 16, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Kimmel of Market Space, was struck by a truck while crossing Elm Street Friday at 3 pm. He suffered a fractured arm and minor cuts and bruises. treated at Frederick City Hospital. The driver and victim were confused as the truck overturned and no other injuries occurred.
Alenry Dorsey a well known colored man of Tramsville was found dead at his home on Friday afternoon. Coroner and Dr Riggs ruled natural causes due to heart trouble. He lived alone since his wife’s death and was survived by his mother in York Pa and a brother in this city. Funeral plans to be announced. W O Jolliffe sold a bungalow in Nicodemus addition to W Landon Ward with immediate possession.
The notice lists officers of a Frederick Maryland Citizen bank or institution with Joseph D. Baker as Chairmann and Holmes D. Baker as President. John H. Baker and Joseph Nedivit hold Vice President titles along with WM. G. Zimmerman as Cashier and Samuel G. Duvall as Asst Cashier. Travers Thomas is noted as Asst Cashier.
A list of individuals including John S. Ramsburg Thomas H. Daller Charles B. Conley M D Peter L. Hargett John S. Newman James G. Gambrill Jr Holmes D. Baker Daniel Baker Jr John H. Baker appears in a local obituary notice, indicating prominent community figures. The document preserves the names with interspersed initials and suffixes, suggesting a section noting notable residents.
Henry E Ponton and companions from Damascus and Leesburg plan a two month trip to Baton Rouge to plaster hospitals in Louisiana and Little Rock Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Charles A Six welcome a daughter. Marie Sonseney and Grace Neldig visit Miami for a month. Walter Sim and Nathan Leh mayer Jr traveled to Washington on business.
Local notice announces a public Diamond Anniversary celebration by Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias on Monday February 1 at 45 o'clock in the lodge room with an instructive program. Oyster supper available for 35 cents by Braddock Grange on February 23 from 4 to 1 p.m. Also an ad seeks a grocery store clerk reference P. D. Box 608 Frederick Md.
Notice announces the Civic Club regular monthly meeting at M C A on Monday February 18 at 3 30 p m all members urged to attend to discuss important business. Emma Pope Brown corresponding secretary. Also ads about Purina movie at Opera House and upcoming cow chaw film from Frederick Feed Company and other local notices including sales and events.
Petersville properties offered by Potts and Griffin include a seven room electrically listed house on one acre with garage and two brick houses with seven rooms each and a steam heating plant. A corner property provides dual entrances and a large third floor sleeping area. Also a three acre improved State road property features a 14 room home with two baths, parquetry floors, lawn, orchard and outbuildings, all priced for quick sale.
Real estate ad details multiple brick and frame houses with 4 to 6 rooms, electric lights, gas, steam heat, rear entrances, cement walks, and garages. Prices range from 800 to 4400 dollars with March and April possession dates. several properties emphasize quick sale bargains and large lots or stable spaces.
The 21 year old Kanz Marn accepts marriage to Pauline Berndt, a widowed farmer, to appease his mother. On seeing the bride approaching he goes mad and fatally mutilates his mother with a dagger before the bride flees, per the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Far from inhabited regions, Alaska hosts the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes a vast volcanic landscape of thousands of vents that vent hot gases. Discovered after Mount Katmai erupted in June 1912, the mountain then unnamed, its ash circled the globe per scientists.
A brief exchange in the Sun and Globe laments botched makeup. Flora complains of rouge streaks while a companion comments on the bot’s effect on appearances. The dialogue captures social commentary in a humorous tone.
In memory of our beloved son Oscar H. Miller Jr who passed January 16 1924 a month ago. We miss your footsteps and the home feels dreary since you left. Mother and Father hold the sorrow and seek solace in faith.
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