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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
5
In Frederick Town an opportunity notice lists Gittinger s Grocery July date for a removal sale. J Clarke and Devilbiss mentioned. G. Harley as treasurer and a savings institution appears in the fragmentary listing.
Mrs Phoebe Ellen Stambaugh widow of Charles Stambaugh died at her home near Detour Monday evening June 30 at about 6 30 aged 64 years ? survivors include husband three sons and five daughters with De tour Thurmont Creagerstown and Erie relatives interment in the adjoining cemetery services held at United Brethren church Thurmont conducted by Rev Ibach funeral directed by M L Creager and Son
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Annie M Beaufelter at 525 North Market Street, conducted by Rev A B G Rupp. Pallbearers included H C Zacharias and Lawrence Fauble. Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Funeral director Thomas P Rice also served. A separate service for Clarence H Monre was conducted Tuesday morning from 128 South Theater Street, with pallbearers B J Eader John te Martz Ira Moore Joseph Hit Stanley Michael and Harry Herbert. Interment was at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
Miss Anna Asher Clabaugh undergoes treatment at City Hospital. Edward S Mobley of West Church street has been sick but is able to be out. Mrs George Yinger of East Fifth street was paralyzed yesterday affecting her speech. Patrick atreat underwent an operation at City Hospital and is doing well. Mr Cohen of the Frederick Saving Store on West Patrick street spent the day in Baltimore on business. News for many years GN Stem of Gabillasville renewed his subscription at The News office. State Roads Chairman Hickey advocates adding three foot concrete shoulders on roads for wider travel. A committee of the County Agricultural Association with Senator Harvey and Bamberger to urge roadside improvements for horsedrawn vehicles. Traffic from motor vehicles has increased. the paper notes broader road enhancements.
Authorities ruled Pittinger was murdered after finding the body in bed with a stomach wound and a rifle nearby. Jurors and officials including State's Attorney Anders and Sheriff Klipp concluded foul play rather than self harm, detailing the enter and exit of the scene and questioning Mrs. Pittinger and Mrs. Wilson about clothing found in a barn. The coroner's jury noted the initial death by own action theory was rejected and called for further inquiry. The investigation traced movements to the Wilson and Pittinger homes, with no powder marks on clothing indicating close-range firing.
A Frederick County Board of Education meeting appointed Prof J 50 Eight as principal of the Boys High School for next year. Mark Biehl received principal's certificate from the State Board of Education. Autopsy ordered in the Pittinger case may delay funeral. Inquest planned after sheriff judge and state’s attorney thorough investigation.
King David Lodge No. 50 installed officers last evening at the regular meeting. Robert A. Bennett presided as grand master with Eli G. Haugh and Charlie F. Seeger assisting. New officers include Noble Grand B. Frank Miller and John W. Warner as voice grand, Byron Winebrower as recording scribe, Robert Bennett as treasurer, Walter Feaga conductor, and others. The lodge plans a centennial parade in Baltimore on September 17 and seeks active participation. a degree team invitation for the Odd Fellows Temple celebration is noted but likely cannot be accepted.
A Monday motorcycle skid on Burnt Mill Lane near this city injured Mrs. Eva Grimes, who was riding with operator M. Musante. Grimes suffered a head cut and hip bruise, was briefly unconscious, and is being cared for at nearby homes before hospitalization. Musante escaped injury.
The Men’s Bible Class of the United Brethren Sunday school led by Prof Amon Burgee held a Get-together meeting last evening attended by about a half hundred people. Speakers included C Albert Gibson of the Leaders' Adult Class and Henry H Abbott of Grace Reformed Sunday school. The program featured selections, an orchestra, songs and remarks by Rev E H Hummesbaugh Glenn O Garber, with refreshments provided by the committee.
Local officials discuss locating a factory for workingmen's clothing in Baltimore. The Iron King Overall Company seeks incentives, electric power, and transport details. Mayor Gilmer signals quick action and a July 4 meeting at Court House. Revenue for the year ending June 30 includes 58.6 million in income taxes. substantial unpaid taxes remain.
Frederick official notices list 100000 capital value and 3D Baker as vice president with French spelling Vic Président. The fragmentary OCR hints at a corporate or organizational notice naming officers and financial figures, but lacks a clear event or date.
A fragmented notice mix of Liberty Bond urging delivery and bond purchase language with unrelated promotional fashion copy. Names such as Rimaburg Dahiel Baker G Baker Hargett appear as garbled text amid quotes about bonds and a bank call to action. The garment ad touts quality fabrics, colors, and collars with prices around 5.25 dollars.
John D Hendrickson advertises a Tavares POR Bald farm near Frederick with 96 acres of cleared land and 65 acres of timber, 400 fruit trees, a ten room dwelling, wood shed, barn and dairy buildings in splendid condition. The site offers 346 milon went of timber and livestock and farming implements available with or without livestock.
Taxpayers are warned of state and county tax due dates in 1919 and 1920 with interest penalties after specified dates. Delinquents will be published in two county newspapers on January 7, 1920, and real property not assessed by January 31, 1920 will be advertised for sale five times before March 8, 1920 and offered at the courthouse on the second Monday in April 1920. Personal property taxes may be seized if not paid by February 1920.
A group of five white men forced Frederick ibike to stop near Ellicott City, dragged him from his car, and stole $600 before tying his hands and fleeing in a machine. Snowden, an undertaker in Dayton, was found an hour later with a damaged car towed to Ellicott City. The assailants fled toward Baltimore, wrapping a cloth over Snowden’s head to conceal identities.
A fragmentary local notice page describes multiple farms near Walkersville and Buckeys Town with sizes from 35 to 240 acres, valued up to 65 000 dollars per acre. It lists farm improvements, possession details, and mentions a brick house on a 240 acre property. Also notes real estate agent Wen Jolliere and insurance/land products by Noahiel Cramer & Son, plus a county commissioner candidacy by Thomas E Kling and ads for auto parts and hardware, a berry listing, and contact 6021 Joreh A. House.
Chief Little Bear Witt notes topics of interest about the Red Man at Braddock Heights Park on July 3 4 and 5. A local store closes for Independence Day July 4. Three live Indians appear in a refined vaudeville act on July 3 4 and 5. A Breddock Dancing Pavilion class runs Monday 8 9 20. People with beds for sale contact 134.
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