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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1920
Page
5
A fragment from a historical notice lists a tire works on Market Street seeking an person named Annea Neers or related. The unreadable text hinders full details but indicates a job or business listing for tires on Market Street.
A roundup of visits and trips among residents of Shepherdstown and surrounding areas. Citizens like Miss Cornelia McSherry, Miss Ann Bchiey, Mrs. Cart Dayliaies Sow, and others travel to friends in McSherry, Norfork, and Pa, with many staying in cities such as Baltimore and Washington. News notes include family gatherings, hospital visits, and organziational changes in local units.
Mrs Harry Kemp of Rocky Springs was struck by a trolley Friday morning and suffered severe injuries. She has been in Lap Hospital since the accident but is reported to be a little better today.
Henry K Fox proposes transforming reservoir grounds near Memorial Park into a scenic military memorial. He cites existing trees and grass, possible swimming pool use, and a trolley line extension to boost access. The plan reflects local support for honoring service members, with The News inviting further suggestions. A separate note reports a motorcycle collision on North Market Street injuring a rider whose machine sustained damage to the Ford delivery vehicle.
Funeral services held at Mt Olivet chapel after the body arrived from Baltimore Friday morning at 10 30. Pallbearers listed include P Stalling Archie Ogle Harrison Kohne Raymond Keyser Alvey Keyser and Roger Brad Wolfe. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. The article also notes Lester Topper from Baltimore has joined C D Kenny Company as manager of a Baltimore coffee and tea store chain. A meeting of the Gold Fish Breeders Association of Frederick County was postponed.
Local mention details a Utica Sunday school gathering on Tuesday evening July 13 1920 with a good orchestra and purchases of a flag piano at discount. Includes parade notes on Pen Mar excursion July 15 special cars from Frederick, and various ads for paints insurance flooring and records.
Frederick bank report shows assets 5.79 billion dollars with loans and discounts, government securities, cash in vault, and deposits. It lists capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and various liabilities including time and demand deposits, with cashiers sworn statement by J. Zimmerman in Frederick Maryland in 1880s style.
An old advertisement for Potts and Griffin lists services in fire and automobile insurance plus real estate and general insurance. It appears to reference location at 37 Court Street with mentions of Frederick and casuality type insurance.
Multiple acreage listings near Frederick and surrounding towns with varied sizes from 6 to 142 acres. Notable properties include dairy capable farms, well improved lands near Walkersville and Enns, and timbered tracts with priced listings ranging from a few thousand to twenty five thousand dollars. Includes proximity to pikes and rail or road access.
Footers Cleaners and Dyers advertises prompt goods shipped Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Contact agent oT Marman at 16 Market Street or phone Liz-RS for service. dance classes listed at 7220 mk Braddoc.
Fragmentary notice mentions garments and fabrics including organdies nets and laces. References to clothing items such as frock, cottons, batiste, lace and colors like lavender pink appear jumbled with garbled names. No clear event or person details beyond the named individual and generic apparel terms.
A promotional snippet offers dainty gowns and matching petticoats in satin. It mentions ready to wear garments and includes references to pretty lingerie and soft satin items.
A local shop announces new men shirts materials that are novel and attractive. The line features a range of fabrics suitable for all round wear and promises complete, up-to-date items for gentlemen.
Grayson Staley Real Estate and Insurance in Frederick Maryland advertises numerous farms and parcels. Listings mention acreage from 38 to 447 acres, tilled and timbered land, improved with houses, barns, and outbuildings, located near Urbana Adams Town Wolfsville and other towns. Prices and exact terms are implied by the block of property notes.
A local real estate firm lists MARKELL H NELSON as manager at 28 W Patrick and notes investment focus. The terse item confirms office designation and personnel in a small business notice.
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