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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1924

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Five Rohrback Farms Sold At Public Auction

Public sale at the Frederick county court house realized $42 967 72 from five Rohrback properties in Buckeystown district near Lime Kiln. Purchases included William E Moran for Gayfield at 22447 87 and Clarence Pattow at 14297 with other buyers taking lots across land areas from 50 to 179 acres. Robert Rothback served as attorney and William Darner acted as auctioneer.

Margaret TE Charles Rohrback Court House Buckeystown William E. Moran Frederick County Moran Gayfield Clarence Pattow Dutrow William J. Grove Mr. Grove Mr. Wave Sugar Boal Mountain Charles Wertheimer Jacob Rothback Wm. Darner

Minister Arrested When Found With His Organist

Rev Frederick Harold Johnson pastor of the Pilgrim Congregation church in Mansfield Ohio is under arrest in Jamestown New York on an offense charge awaiting federal action. He confessed he left Mansfield two weeks ago with organist Pear Dubanpeck in an automobile and arrived in Jamestown recently. He said church funds paid his expenses to a Buffalo conference and they planned to return to Mansfield. The minister is married with one child and the couple have been living in a rooming house since arriving.

Associated Press Jamestown N. Y Frederick Harold Johnson Mansfield Ohio Mr. Johnson Pear J. Dubanpeck Buffalo

Strike by Women Brings 6 Riot Calls in Chicago

In Chicago on February 27 a strike by International Ladies Garment Workers led to six riot calls and violence reported by police. A manufacturer was attacked, non union workers were slugged, shops damaged, and two men distributing rally hand bills were arrested. A lost box of tools from a State Roads Commission truck was found and returned by W F B Beall of Yellow Springs.

Associated Press Chicago International Ladies Garment Workers State Roads Commission News Post W. F B. Beall Yellow Springs

Brunswick Man Acquitted On Assault Charge

William He. Lerch of Brunswick was acquitted by a jury of assault after a workplace dispute at the BL & C railroad yards. The case before Judge Worthington opened the court session. Lerch was defended by H. Dorsey Bitchison. The day also included a preliminary hearing for Barry Leatherman of Johns ville on a milk can theft charge. Leatherman faces grand jury action. Other trials listed include Edward L. Montgomery, Perry Grove, and William Moore of Knoxville.

William HE. Lerch Brunswick Lwas Worthington Lereh BL & C J. F. Bissett Lerch Bissett H. Dorsey Bitchison John H. Etzler Richard Couglin David I. Hoke Ssane M. Fogle Robert L. Ogle Cecil D. Hightman John P. Werking Abraham Hemp Richard N. Cromwell Daniel W. Zontz Martin L Leatherman A. A. Willard Edward L. Montgomery Perry Grove William Moore Knoxville

Sluggish Morning Brings Losses Across Markets

By the Associated Press trading in New York grew extremely sluggish in the morning session. Virginia Carolina chemical issues showed further weakness as preferred fell four points and common declined 11 4. Oils remained heavy and call money opened at 4 1 4 percent.

Associated Press New York

New Uniforms Shown by General Butler Parade

A fresh photo depicts Patrolman Eliott of Philadelphia wearing one of the new safety uniforms devised under General Smedhey Butler. The attire is described as nifty and modern.

Eliott Philadelphia Smedhey Butler

Eight Tons Dynamite Blast Rocks City

A blast of eight to ten tons of dynamite at the M J Grove Lime Company quarries near Frederick was felt as a miniature earthquake at 12 30 pm. The explosion, reportedly the largest by the firm, drew invited film crews and photographers. The shock was reported across the city including the Francis Scott Key Hotel as homes rocked in the southern area.

Frederick M. J. Grove Lime Company Francis Scott Key

Memorial Services Honor President Harding in Joint Session

Secretary Hughes delivered a eulogy at a joint Senate and House memorial for Warren G Harding. He praised Harding as American in inheritance and training, self reliant, and endowed with a keen mind and strong body. Hughes urged unity beyond politics, noting his generous and kindly spirit and regard for human fellowship.

Associated Press Washington Warren Gane Harding Hughes Senate House Unghe

Potomac Edison completes seven percent stock sale

The Potomac Edison Company ends the sale of AO seven percent preferred stock started Monday morning. The issue was oversubscribed within two days and was described as a success. L L Wiegand of Slagerstown said subscribers were eager, with satisfactory market demand and cooperative support from the company’s employer aiding the sale.

Potomac Edison Company L. L. Wiegand Slagerstown Nce

Local Personal Notes From Frederick Area

Purely personal items list Mrs Richard D Johnson of Frederick visiting and returning Mrs E G Shepherd of West Pord street returning from Shippenburg Pa Mr Lewis KE Bureck of West South street celebrated 78th birthday Mr Derek a painter remains active Mr and Mrs FLW Wrinwell and Mrs Flume of near Frederick registered in Hotel Pennsylvania New York

Richard D Johnson Frederick Ferdinand Wiliams E.G. Shepherd West Pord Street Shippensburg Lewis KE. Bureck West South Street Derek and Vre Flw Wrinwell Wrinwell and Mrs Flume Near Pennsylvania New York

Mrs Houck To Entertain in Bridge Tea

Mrs Ezra Houck Jr of this city will entertain this afternoon in honor of guests Mrs A T Rager and Mrs Ned Clark of New York City.

Houck Ezra Houck, Jr City Bridge A. T. Rager Ned Clark New York City

Wire communications tie White House to Palm Beach inquiry

Telegrams read by the Oil Committee show Edward B. McLean in Palm Beach receiving signals about a private wire to access the White House. Messages mention C Bascom Slemp and A Mitchell Palmer, Francis McAdoo, and efforts to contact McLean through Wardman Park and Starling of the White House Secret Service.

Associated Press Washington Edward B. McLean A. B. Fall Palm Beach Fla Oil Committee John Major McLean Washington Post Florida White House Major C. Bascom Slemp Walsh Lenrool McAdoo Francis McAdoo New York

Dairymen Gather for Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Meeting

More than 300 dairymen from Maryland and Virginia will attend Thursday's meeting of the Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Association at 1 30 p.m. in the Arch Street School auditorium. The session will discuss implementing a surplus provision effective March 1 with Frank S. Walker presiding and John McGill Jr. addressing.

Maryland Virginia Leng Frederick County Frank S Walker John McGill, Jr Washington

General Conference Of Y Meeting To Be Held Here

The General Conference Session of the First Interstate Older Boys Conference will be held in this city from February 28 to March 2. Activities include devotional services, group meetings, afternoon sightseeing, basketball and swimming, and a public evening session on World Brotherhood at United Brethren church. Measles epidemic strains host arrangements, with homes needed for visiting delegates.

Trinity Chapel JL. Wall Bays Obdingerstown Wall Venri L. G. Wielfer Jeader EB. T. Bononi Assosiate Haltimore Robert J. Hisenhauer Frederick A. G. Bookwalter DeGroot Interstate Commerce Commission Y. M.C.A Harry T Kaker New York A. Ff Beck Baltimore Thompson Virginia Inechaipa Homer J. Conneleor Evangelical Reformed Church Wasside Inn B. O. Thomas Albert M. Coblentz Benjamin Rosenour Leslie N. Coblentz G. Nevin Robert W. FR. “Elgler BH. J. Cobluta Thomas 0. Hayward Elias Th. Ramsburg ED. McCain William ©. Humm WW. D United Brethren Church World Brotherhood Te 1 Miller Washington Wiliam Th Glen Willam Knowles Cooper Wash Justo TMC YMA Mr. Cooper Y.m.csa Australia Herry J. Baker Ternational Commission Y.M.C.A Scotts Wayside Inn

Bowman Nominated in Dense Local Democratic Clash

Opponents of Mayor Chartres foe Bowman of Hagerstown fail to rally at Democratic Primary. Delegates friendly to Bowman will control the convention to be held Saturday night. The page also lists party candidates for City Council Ward 2 and Ward 4, and various property transfers and marriage licenses in Maryland counties and towns.

Chartres FE Bowman Hagerstown Clamle Jacobs Clyde EE. Brewer Jenben Misey

Attorney General Daugherty May Step Down Soon

Washington reports Attorney General Daugherty may retire from the cabinet once the Senate probes official acts. An imminent statement is anticipated as advisers debate whether a future resignation would appease critics. Coolidge aides weigh the political implications of any pledge to resign.

Associated Press Washington Daugherty Senate Coolidge

Accident Victims Recovering After Bus Truck Collision

Report says all injured in Monday evening crash between a city bus driven by William C Hann and a Welsh Transportation truck are improving. Hann suffered chest bruises and sprains. Mrs Urner also recovering. Bus damage about $1000. State Police investigation ongoing.

William C. Hann Welsh Transportaton Company Hann Himmond Urner Bowman J. F. Welsh Welsh Transportation Company John Lightner Welsh

Storm at Hotel Ends Klan Meeting in Waukesha

About 3,000 people stormed the Commercial Hotel in downtown Waukesha Wisconsin last night to disrupt a Ku Klux Klan meeting. Lights were put out windows smashed doors broken and the Klansmen fled to the second floor where they were rescued by police and volunteers from Milwaukee. Captain Larry Welsh spoke to attackers from the shoulders of men before authorities intervened. Two New York visitors Mrs August J Raggi and Mrs Ned Clark are guests at Colonial Apartments East Second Street.

Associated Press Waukesha Wis Milwaukee Larry Welsh Wausheka The American Legion August J. Raggi Ned Clark New York City Ezra Houck, Jr Colonial Apartments East Second Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rohrback Farms William F. Moran Clarence Dutrow Wm. J. Grove William E. Lerch Harry Leatherman Johnsville Potomac Edison Co Employe Whitehouse Talk Mitchell Palmer Meean J. W. Seveley Palmer Fred Starck War Finance Corporation Fall and Daugherty Atty.Gan Albert B. Fall Harris Wwing General Conference of “Y Howard N. Bell Samuel A. Lewis Samuel A. le Luther B Carr Methodist Episcopal Church of Horace Tt Smith Claude H. Smartz Addie C. Gaugh Florence E. Creccet Thurmont Daniel Baker, Jr T. Grove Lime Company Horace L. Kackley Ethel Wynkoop Berryvilla Charles W. Snarr Graceham Lola Luella Stitely Tharmont Mrs. Urner Hani Weller Dua Legion Head
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