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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
6
Frederick Folks introduces a published questionnaire sent to ten notable Frad-Meerick men including Charles S. Wilson. The item references prior meetings and local reporting, noting telepublication aims and a publication context in this paper.
In a July feature, Frederick residents debate focus between labor and intellect. Charles Wilson, nicknamed Bim and Nat, recalls youth sports and now crafts home brew. He urges concentration on personal work, ambition, and a citywide push to promote "made in Frederick." Tomorrow: B. F. Burg
A social at Mr. and Mrs. John Miller marked Mise duna lL. Miller’s 16th birthday with games and music. The Kings Daughters Picnic of the Women’s Bible Class drew 47 members and 14 children to Yellow Springs, followed by a chapel business meeting and plans for outreach. Third Street properties sold on East Third Street to Geo. B Delaplaine and Ardolph Neidhardt with immediate possession.
Frederick residents show strong interest in Pen-Mar reunions including Reformed and Lutheran church gatherings and the Knights of Columbus. July 15 Reformed reunion in the park with Rev. C J Musser delivering the address. music by Grace Reformed Church choir of Washington and All College Hour led by Rev Clayton H Ranck of Harrisburg.
The Dahlgren estate on South Mountain Summit near Turner's Gap, a 200 acre property once owned by Admiral Dahlgren and heirs, was sold by Mrs Ulrica Pierce to the Sisters of the Holy Cross. The tract includes 120 acres of woodland, 70 acres of farm land, a stone residence, two log houses, a pool barn, and an aging chapel. The Sisters plan to take possession soon, with the sale reflecting a long local history and prior donations noted in related accounts.
Professor John T White of Middletown named examiner for Allegany County public schools. Rev John J Yellett, rector of an Howard county Episcopal church, previously at St. Marks Petersville, received two calls to Long Green and St James in Anne Arundel county. Miss Regina Rodocks hosts guests. Edward S Eichelberger Frederick among four at a Maryland State Bay Association banquet in Baltimore. Walkersville Cornet Band held Braddock Heights picnic. Revs Kuhlman Frederick and O H Miller Westminster named speakers for Pen Mar Lutheran reunion on July 26. Frederick county average wheat yield reported at 20 bushels per acre. Baltimore and Ohio tunnel repair near Point of Rocks begun.
News items list numerous visitors staying with local families including Counity Downs, Mr. and Mrs. John Hargett, Mr. and Mrs. Willard, Mr. and Mrs. Paul DeLaing, and Mr. Ralier. Attendees from Washington Frederick and Baltimore joined relatives, enjoyed a Saturday play, and celebrated Fourth of July with D. H. Martz family and others.
An old advertisement touts Dreco a root and herb tonic as preventing appendicitis and curing various ailments. It cites Mrs Mary Shaeffer of 28 Eith St Frederick Md praising relief from gas constipation headaches and nerves after using Dreco. The ad notes Pearres Modern Pharmacy sells the product.
About 100 delegates from out of town are expected to attend the Frederick Missionary Conference of the Reformed Church opening with an address by Rev W S Kerschner at Brodbeck Hall. The event runs to Friday with Bible study sessions, daily morning programs, sunset services, and a closing pageant The House of Brotherhood. Benefiting communities include Baltimore attendees and local church groups.
Frederick County National Bank and Walkerville Savings Bank in Maryland filed June 30 1920 statements. The Frederick bank shows reserves discounts and securities including government notes and thrift stamps with total assets around 2 037 million dollars and deposits near 1 027 million. The Walkerville bank lists loans overdrafts and real estate assets with total resources about 1 062 million and deposits around 1 159 million.
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