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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1923
Page
7
The Daily News a Frederick Maryland paper notes Associated Press rights and requires real names for letters and notices. It states notices of any advertising nature must be mailed to the office and not taken by phone. It is entered as second class matter.
The Frederick hotel welcomes delegates and affiliated groups for the Maryland Agricultural Society convention, the first in a series that will make Frederick a convention city in 1923. The paper notes Frederick's central position in Maryland farming and hopes visitors enjoy their stay.
About 1200 members of the Maryland Agricultural Society and allied groups gather in Frederick for the eighth annual convention. Delegates will study improved marketing, cooperative buying, and reorganization with help from USDA officials and notable figures. Governor Ritchie to address. Frederick welcomed as a leading farming center.
Symons emphasizes a modern approach to Maryland agriculture noting a 5000 state appropriation aligned with budget changes approved by the Council and endorsed by the Governor. He reports receipts of 1056 with expenditures of 747.50, leaving a balance of 112.50. Dues totaling 5 have been paid to the American Farm Bureau Federation, with state funds aiding county drives led by Clarence Heart of Ohio. The report urges a secretary to coordinate efforts across affiliated groups.
Inquiries report firstnote musical comedy praised for fine music by Ralph Schroeder of the City Opera House Orchestra. Lester Smith Jr. calls it good, a peach of a show. Louis Jame, North Market, finds it pretty good though not as good as last year. Sam Abrecht, South Market, enjoyed it, and Robert IL Bali, West South, says it was very good.
Jesse R. Wiles of Lewistown, 28, twice married and widowed, wed his first wife Cora A. V. Wiles after a charge by a former wife led to his arrest. The couple previously married October 21, 1917, divorced, remarried June 23, 1921, and later she died. He began courting her again, prompting the current action.
The 8th annual convention opened with the Sheep Growers Association meeting led by Dr. S. A. Nichols. F. B. Bomberger presented the secretary treasurer report, and Dr. Nichols delivered the annual address. C. A. Willson spoke on better sites for market lambs. Dr. B. H. Ransom discussed sheep parasites with an illustrated lecture. A round table on early lamb production followed, with county representatives. An exhibit of typodl nampies and lamb carcasses accompanied the sessions.
Officers and directors of Frederick County National Bank and employees met at the Key Hotel Tuesday for an enjoyable dinner after the bank’s annual examination. Attendees included Lewis E Birely W L Carty Noah E Cramer Thomas T Hayward Karl Jacobson McCardell AL LeRoy McCardell James AL Opel Allen Quynn Benjamin Reich John S Kenn Samuel H Rosenstock Edward D Shriner Robert L Warfield Ho Zyacharias George H Zimmer man E D Shriner Jr and A G Myers.
The Associated Press reports rising influenza and pneumonia cases across Maryland. Health officials note a January surge with totals up to mid January and expect continued spread through the month. Cottage sold and real estate activity noted in local mentions.
The Maryland Agricultural Society convenes with multiple sessions across Frederick. Gov. Albert C. Ritchie and Mayor Lloyd Culler attend as leaders discuss horticulture, rural women’s clubs, and plans for a 25 year agricultural program, with key addresses by Dr. H. Patterson and Alisa Jar Amos.
Fragmentary OCR notes a Dr Moppe with a pearl stickpin linked to Pav S4. unclear text hints at a decision about etching or trimming whiskers. Additional lines mention Loe carts and police involvement in a national news context.
Five miners perished at Woodward Iron Company’s Nelomite No 1 near Birmingham Va after entering a dangerous pit against posted warnings. Reports cite fear among workers and a dust explosion preceding the collapse, with only a few men present at the hour of death.
The county fair displays a wide range of entries including farm and garden products, canned goods, jellies, pickles, soap, nuts, and a notable potato exhibit. Frank Gaver debuted a new tuber variety named the League of Nations reflecting Wilson's era, while Chas. J. Ramsburg features a goldfish aquarium near the stage. The Rural Women’s clubs present educational displays of dresses and domestic arts, with a strong emphasis on wheat, corn, preserves, and home crafts. County agent M D Moore calls the show one of the best parish exhibitions seen.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick, readers recalled a lively Saturday with Miss Willie Ritchie’s dancing class drawing a large crowd at 9 30 and a fifteen dance program. Frederick Select Orchestra provided music while Grace Reformed Sunday School drama and concert delighted a late audience at Civ Opera House. Isabella Gas Works transferred to Baltimore buyer Rendle and associates, with Richard Congdon named manager amid revived theater plans as rehearsals progressed for the Measiah production.
Mrs Jennie House of Past Fourth Street sister of Mrs Elmer Hull suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday and is reported in a critical condition. Local newspaper advertising reminder accompanies the item.
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