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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1922
Page
5
Obituary notes the death of W. Wolfe in late ren sville with surviving relatives listed. The rest of the item reports a cold spell continuing with temperatures dropping to near 8 degrees and forecasts more cold, breezy, and clear weather through the month, with several inches of snow or ice potential in the county.
Edw. N. Parrish pastor led a Bible Class meeting with the Blues hosting, Reds earlier. Delights and refreshments followed as members listened to addresses by Roger G. Hardty and an Irish speaker. A lecture was given and the group planned future activities with members present.
Rehearsals for a minstrel jubilee at Mountain City conclude with acceptance from principals and the K of P. Lucers, Lank, Berrian, and Leonard Stern headline a varied program. A free street parade sets off at noon, with tickets selling fast and box office reservations rising. Also City Opera House hosts Wake Up Jonas, by Henry Miller Theatre personnel, praised as a top recent stage work.
Judge Genn Worthington presided as two juvenile cases were heard. Harry Bare Jr. faced a petition by truant officer Franklin Harshman over truancy and home instability with his stepmother. the court sought a stable placement through Miss Munn. Gordon Firth, 16, was placed in sheriff custody after being found near Unionville, awaiting probation officer contact in Canton, New York, while poorly clothed and ill.
County commissioners are appointing road supervisors for districts with Jackson and Tuscarora named. Jackson appointees include John E. Green and others. five commissioners oversee districts from Urbana to Woodville. Supervisors must work roads March 1 to June 1 to reach two thirds of annual levy, no overage without approval, and keep drains clear and remove loose stone from beds.
Elmer E Waterman and wife deed to the Mayor and Council of Brunswick rights of way for 5 dollars. Charles B Michael and wife convey rights of way for 61.06 dollars. Charles C Biser and others sell to Curtis Co Cline and wife for 900 dollars. Frank C Cover and wife transfer to Ralph EF Caller and others in the county for 10 dollars.
Mr C M Doll manager of the Western Union Telegraph office, is confined to the hospital at 723 St Paul street Baltimore with facial paralysis. The report notes he is undergoing treatment.
A cottage prayer gathering at Sheriff James A. Jones's West South Street residence drew 155 attendees, filling two rooms and the reception hall. CA Gilson led the service with excerpts from St Matthew and prayers from multiple participants, signaling strong local revival interest ahead of Methodist Episcopal church services starting February 5. Next week's cottage prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at Mrs Smith's home on East Sixth Street.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Etta Brown, colored, was held Tuesday afternoon at New Market church with Rev. J. W. Langford officiating. Pallbearers were Thomas Hill, Columbus Bowie, Owen Diggs, Aaron Dorsey, Thomas Ayere, and Charles Ross. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Thomas P. Rice funeral director.
The Independent Hose Company No 1 will hold its annual meeting and officer election at the hall on West Church Street Friday evening January 27 at 7 30 o clock Reports of committees and other business will be followed by a spread for members All are urged to attend.
Cold weather suggestions advertise knitted gloves and hosiery for ladies and children, heavy wool and fleece lined items, arctics and felt boots near Empire Theatre. Also Weinberg's offers a Westinghouse electric range for sale, unused, contact Box 2512 News Office.
An advertisement notes sharpening and repair of all kinds of tools and furniture by Robt Young at 431 W South St. Also an insurance notice from Equitable about a $20 000 payout for a physician policy with double indemnity and a county tax sale in Frederick, Md. Tax sales set for April 10 1922 with 270 real and 321 personal properties listed for nonpayment.
Farmers urged to prepare for spring with Nonpareil Stock Food to improve coats, spirits, and health of horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry. The ad promises local manufacture in Frederick and nationwide availability at low prices, with guaranteed quality and satisfaction.
Advertising brief notes a Presbyterian supper at Comfort offering oysters ham and salads. Mentions office and manager contact Charles H Miller at Market Street and phone 1634. Event appears as a social fundraiser or community meal scheduled for Thursday.
The jury found Kant Kaufman guilty with a mercy recommendation after a long deliberation in a theft case involving muskrat skunk and raccoon pelts from Wilko Blarelman. The judge allowed a mercy note but maintained court rights. two jurors initially dissented before unanimity.
Announcement invites all in Frederick area to a January 25 town hall event from 9 to 12 with coal orders being solicited for Geo. S. Rodock & Son. Also plans to view hotel specifications at the contractor’s rear annex and building committee notes. Mrs. D. E. Kefauver announces spring millinery previews after a New York trip.
The Citizens National Bank reveals J. D. Baker as Chairman of the Board and William G. Baker as President with a $300,000 relation noted in the bank's leadership roster.
Inventory sale highlights Batine skirts in neat, seasonable colors. Hemstitched and scalloped varieties are priced to move with marks. Additional numbers in better grades range from $2.00 to $5.00, with leftovers from $4.25 to $12.50, as Spring merchandise arrives.
WM G Zimmerman cashiers and staff advertise a domestic sale offering standard brands of sheets and sheetings at low prices for customers benefit. The notice lists directors including John S Ramsburg William G Baker D E Kefauver J D Baker Thos H Haller C H Conley, M.D.
Markwood D Harp presents numerous Frederick area listings including 18 to 145 acre tracts with frame or brick houses barns and water power along State Road and near railroad or pike. Prices range from modest to premium with modern homes and dairy farm potential. New York Life Insurance ad by G C Roser agent at 3 West Church St Frederick MD.
Grayson H Mercer describes several properties including 20 acres with a 6 room dwelling, 142 acres of highly improved land with a 1 room dwelling, a fine dairy farm with spring near Snelling, 10 acres with crops for market, and two modern brick dwellings on North Market Street. Terms are offered to suit buyers.
Multiple land parcels offered near Bloomfield New Midway Woodsboro Troutville and other towns. Properties include 8 to 169 acres with frame houses barns outbuildings and good farm buildings. Listings note proximity to schools state roads and markets under Grayson H. Staley Eatete.
Properties for sale include 800 acre dairy farm with stock, crop and implements at 90 per acre, 172 acres near church and school with good buildings, 140 acres near state road, 112 acres near the city with limestone land, 52 acres near church and school, 48 acres on state road, 28 acres with fine improvements near church and school, 14 acres near Mt. Airy, multiple brick homes on West Fourth East Third Trail Ave East Street West Fifth and EB Sixth Street, plus suburban lots. Insurance, real estate, mortgage and investment services offered.
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